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April 11, 2019

Axial SCX10 II UMG10 4WD rock crawler kit

Horizon Hobby have announced the release of the new Axial SCX10 II UMG10 4WD rock crawler kit sporting an Unimog-style body shell. Axial recreates the forward cab look in a body with many military-inspired scale features. It has a full-scale truck’s aggressive approach and departure angles. Also included are military-style 1.9 MW19 beadlock wheels and 1.9 MT45 tyres, as well as a functional spare tyre. The kit’s off-road performance more than does justice to the vehicles that provide its all-terrain inspiration. Its tried-and-true SCX10 transmission combines scale looks with the durability of all-metal internal gears. A full set of ball bearings is included. A 2-speed gear set is available separately, for builders who’d like to install a functional low/high speed transmission. Along with adding scale realism, the AR44 single-piece axles feature a high-pinion design with a much lower gear ratio than most cars on the market, plus increased strength. It also avoids the torque twist often associated with smaller gear sets. And like the transmission and axle designs, the kit’s chassis-mounted steering servo boosts its scale looks — while at the same time, supplying the correct steering geometry with virtually no bump steer.

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April 11, 2019

SkyRC T200 AC/DC 12A dual output charger

UK SkyRC distributor Schumacher has introduced the SkyRC T200 AC/DC 12A dual output charger. Housed in a compact tower-design case the device offers dual 100W circuit power for up to 12A of charge current per channel as well as a swift 500mA/cell balance current. the charger is usable with up to 6S LiPo packs, it sports a built-in power supply and the case features a handle for easy transport.

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April 11, 2019

Kyosho Lazer ZX7 titanium screw set

Coming from Kyosho and made for their Lazer ZX7 buggy is a titanium screw set. Containing mostly button head screws the set scrubs about ten grams of weight compared to using the stock steel screws, ensuring an overall lower weight and a lower centre of gravity. In addition corrosion resistance will go up, ensuring a shiny car even when running in the wet.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

April 11, 2019

T-Works Usukani D3T alloy drive shafts

T-Works have introduced a set of aluminium driveshafts for the Usukani D3T trike. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming anodised for wear and looks the 19mmm dog bones are a direct replacement for the stock items, making for improved durability and precision.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

April 11, 2019

Yeah Racing 1.1mm to 2.0mm twist drill set

Yeah Racing have introduced a steel twist drill set that is ideal to create or modify shock pistons. The set includes color-coded 1.1mm to 2.0mm drills that can be installed into a handheld drill or a rotary tool, ideal to create custom shock pistons. The drill come in a handy assortment case.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

April 10, 2019

BMT 701 Evo 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car kit

BMT from Italy have introduced their new 701 Evo 1/10th scale 200mm nitro touring car kit. The updated variant includes some new as well as previous optional parts such as hard composite suspension arms, new design steering blocks, the Evo main chassis plate, a new front bumper as well as an updated clutch assembly including yellow clutch shoes, ultra-hard seeing as well as an aluminium clutch bell. The kit is rounded out by a hard orange pulley kit and a new front shock tower.

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April 10, 2019

Rogers wins Open Nitro Buggy at SoCal Nitro Shootout

The 2019 SoCal Nitro Shootout was held at the Pro-Line Raceway in Banning, California last weekend. The event was held in a heads-up racing format and in Open Nitro Buggy it was Kyosho’s Zachary Rogers, who qualified 3rd, with the win in the 30-minute A-main from 8th place qualifier, Daniel Blalock. Top qualifier, Don Vinkemulder had to settle for 7th overall.

Image: Zachary Rogers

April 10, 2019

Pelle Culmsee doubles at Danish 1/8th Nats Rd2

The second round of the Danish 1/8th Off-road Nationals was hosted by the RC Tonder club last weekend. In the Nitro Buggy class, held on Sunday, it was Pelle Culmsee with a clean sweep in the qualifiers to take the overall TQ from Marcel Krüger in 2nd and Peter Harder in 3rd. In the 45-minute A-main event, Pelle was able to conserve his qualifying position as did Marcel, who ended the race two laps down on Pelle on the runner-up spot. Daniel Bubel came in 3rd to round out the podium another lap down.

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