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October 27, 2024

Hagberg wins Masters of Foam

Former 1:12 World Champion Alexander Hagberg has won the annual Masters of Foam race in Belgium. Establishing itself as one of the major races on the international 1:12 calendar, this year’s event saw Hagberg take his Xray to the overall TQ honours ahead of defending back to back Champion Ollie Payne. While the British Schumacher driver topping the opening qualifier, Hagberg would set the pace in the remaining three rounds. Hungarian Adam Izsay would complete the Top 3 on the Modified grid ahead of the fellow Xray driver Mathias Nedrebø from Norway. Making the trip from the United States to the Miniatuur Racing Club Zwevegem track, MonTech NYGP organiser Donny Lia would qualify his Awesomatix 5th. In the triple finals, Hagberg would win the opening two 8-minute encounters to secure the overall win reversing the 2023 results with Payne finishing 2nd. Izsay completed the podium. In the 13.5 Stock, Payne would defend his 2023 title. Securing the TQ from Belgium’s Ollie Bultynck and Lia, Payne wrapped up the overall victory by winning the A1 & 2 with Izsay claiming 2nd overall as A3 winner Lia complete the podium ahead of team-mate Bultynck.

Image: Alexander Hagberg [Facebook]

October 27, 2024

Kato successfully defends Japanese 1:8 Buggy title

Infinity’s Kouki Kato has successfully defended his JMRCA 1:8 Offroad Japanese National title, the 18-year old winning the title race at the Futaba Buggy Track located in Ichihara, Chiba. Joining Infinity’s offroad program in July and winning the Asian Buggy Championships Finale in Indonesia last month, Kato would put his IFB8 top in all four rounds of qualifying to secure the overall TQ. His closest challengers would be 2022 Champion Yusuke Sugiura and 2024 1:10 4WD Buggy National Champion Yui Kaino, both drivers counting two P2 runs each to tue on points. It would be Sugiura however who secured his direct spot into the half hour final on the tie-breaker. Winning his 20-minute Semi Final Kaino would line up third the Main, this being his first nitro buggy event. While Sugiura’s Kyosho would lead in the early laps, once Kato got back to the front he was able to hold station setting the fastest lap of the race to win by 13-seconds from Sugiura. Almost a lap down, Kaino’s Team Associated would complete the podium.

Source: Kouki Kato [Facebook]

October 26, 2024

Leadfinger Micro B Retro-mod body & wing set

Leadfinger Racing has released its Retro-mod body and wing set for the 1:24 Losi Micro-B. Prepare to take a journey back to 1987 with the official LFR Retro-mod conversion for the Losi Micro-B. This conversion is guaranteed to unlock memories of the golden years of R/C racing at its finest. Sold in clear and ready for paint, the conversion will include the Retro-mod body, 2 Retro wings, window masks and LFR logo stickers. To fit the body an aftermarket top plate is required which Leadfinger sell separately for repositioning stock electronics.

View rear angle & top plate here

October 26, 2024

Bittydesign Kanjo-S 1:7 Body

New from Italian body shell producer Bittydesign comes the Kanjo-S intended for the 1:7 Infraction and Felony kits from Arrma. With the main intention of offering a body for fans of the most iconic Japanese cars of the 1990s-2000s, the Kanjo-S is based on the Subaru Impreza. Everything is included with the kit which arrives pre-cut. The body, the wing, the light buckets, the front aero flaps, the enlarged wheel fenders everything is laser-cut to perfection to give the user a premium quality & realistic looking product.

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October 25, 2024

Xray X4 ‘25 1:10 Electric Touring Car

Xray has unveiled its latest 1:10 Electric Touring Car contender with the release of the X4’25. The back to back World Champion manufacturer’s newest kit features all-new shorter shocks positioned 3mm lower than previous geometry improve cornering speed, mid-corner steering and stability, as well as reduced traction rolling in high traction conditions. New shock holders relocate the upper shock mount position to compliment shorter shock geometry. All-new link style upper suspension arms are included in the kit as an alternative to the traditional CFF upper arms for maximum adjustability & improved handling in certain conditions. Te X4’25 also gets a new flex limiting top deck shims for improved stability with the kit also including wider wheel hubs for better all-around performance out of the box.

View the full X4’25 presentation here

October 25, 2024

MST FRX RS 1:10 Drift Car Kit

Max Speed Technology (MST) have released their latest 1:10 Competition Drift Car Kit, the FRX RS. Featuring a new FR-driven chassis design, this maximises the rear axle weight distribution, significantly enhancing acceleration. The FR setup can also achieve more realistic drifting dynamics of a real car. The car also features a realistic quick-change differential/final transmission system, inspired by real drift racing cars. An additional 19T metal gear is included along with the standard 19T and 21T plastic gears. The car also gets a newly designed Reinforced Differential which is equipped with six metal bevel gears for the first time, increasing rear axle rotational inertia to enhance overall speed and durability. All of the drivetrain’s plastic gears are upgraded to impact-resistant materials for enhanced durability. Newly designed aluminium steering system with improved Ackermann settings gives faster response and greater drift angles. New THA suspension system offers extensive adjustability with the kit including the new design DK-RWD front/rear short spring set. The chassis structure design is inspired by the roll cage of real vehicles.

View Specs & more images here

October 24, 2024

Revolution Design RC8B4.1 Alu Rear Brace Mount

As reported on during our coverage of the IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain, Revolution Design Racing Products new RC8B4.1 Aluminium Rear Brace Mount is now available. A direct replacement for the standard composite plastic part, the brace mount connects the rear chassis brace to the rear gearbox on your Team Associated RC8B4.1 or RC8B4 buggy. The mount is machined from high-quality black-anodised aluminium, featuring chamfered edges and a laser-etched RDRP logo, giving your buggy a factory look while significantly boosting durability. The refined design enhances durability and ensures balanced flex characteristics, which translate to improved performance on the track. The brace mount is compatible with the latest RC8B4 and RC8T4 series, ensuring it fits seamlessly into your vehicle’s setup.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

October 24, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 Camber Adjustment Wrench

Mikimodel, the Yokomo distributor for Italy, has released this Camber Adjustment Wrench intended for the Japanese manufacturer’s MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Part of the ‘Mikimodel Special Parts’ line, this very convenient 1.5 mm wrench is shaped to allow the user to adjust the camber with extreme precision, furthermore the tool is of high quality avoiding problems in use.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]