Hong Kong’s Takashima D-13 has launched two 4-channel 2.4G wireless receivers. The RX-492 receiver supports the Sanwa FH-5 mode, while the RX-482 receiver supports the FH-4 operational mode. Both products weigh only 7g and are 28×20.5×18.5mm in size making them a highly cost-effective alternative choice.
Xray has introduced two new rear anti-roll bars for its X4 1:10 Electric Touring car. The new 1.6mm and 1.8mm options bring the range to 6 different rear anti-roll bars for the ball-bearing roll bar mounting system. Mounted to the rear bulkheads via bearings from outside for extra-smooth movement and for quick & easy changes and adjustment, the latest additions are designed to give the X4F improved rotation. Each anti-roll bar has laser-engraved stripes (corresponding to bar thickness) for easy identification.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
ARC has released a new optional Rear Upper Arm Plate for its R8.4 1:8 Onroad Nitro racing chassis. The new plate moves the inside hole 2mm higher and 1mm inside compared to the original rear upper plate R808006. The new plate makes setup easier, it changes only the rear arm length and its use can give more rear traction. The arm length can be adjusted by changing the insert, each gap is 1.5mm.
Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]
Sworkz has a new 1:8 Nitro Buggy with the release of the S35-4 EVO. The geometry from the Worlds Edition conversion kit provides optimised cornering speeds with a more easy handling feel and maximum traction. The S35-4 EVO features a T7075 hard anodised and lightened aluminium chassis with a new short wheel base design that was tested for a long time by our factory pilots which guarantee the best speed balance for both front and rear suspensions. HET differentials are included in the kit while the High Density Clutch Bell system are optional. The new S35-4 EVO comes with a brand new steering Lay-Down Type Steering Bell crank servo saver system. This new Ackerman design provides the driver with better control over the S35-4 EVO buggy.
Thilo Baldes is the new German National Onroad Champion in the 1:8 Nitro Class 2. With his Reds Racing powered Shepherd Velox V8.2, the 12-year-old talent from Adenau near the famous Nürburgring won the 45-minute final race at the German Nationals in Kirchhain in central Germany with a concentrated and faultless performance. In the heat battle at temperatures around 35 degrees, Baldes relegated Julian Krajuszek (Mugen), who is the same age, to second place on the 230-metre racetrack and thus also secured the title of German Junior Champion in Class 2. Third place on the podium in the performance class 2 went to Sebastian Steck (Capricorn).
With IFMAR’s original & longest running World Championship taking place later this year in Japan, photos shared by Juraj Hudy of one of his early 1:8 Onroad creations grabbed our attention. Being raced at the recent veteran’s race at the Czech Nationals, the handmade Hudy Special 4WD car is from 1985, the year Rody Roem was crowned World Champion in Japan. With our own introduction to RC racing being through the category in the late 80s, it is interesting to see how chassis design has evolved over the last four decades when compared to the latest cars. Having had the pleasure of getting into an in-depth conversation with Juraj about all things engineering and what goes into the production of a chassis kit while waiting in airport lounge in Buenos Aires for our return flight from covering the 2012 1:8 Offroad World Championships, one year later we got to visit the lock up that was Juraj’s very first workshop. There he shared his story of the journey to the impressive high tech factory of Hudy & Xray and Hudy Racing Arena that is now just a few hundred metres away. Red RC will be travelling to Infinity International RC Speedway in Japan at the end of October as part of our 2023 Worlds coverage to tell the story of how the 23rd 1:8 Onroad World Championships unfolds.
View more Hudy Special 4WD images here
Mugen Seiki’s Kilic brothers claimed yet another 1-2 at the German 1:8 Buggy Nationals with Berkan this time edging out Burak to become the champion for the first time. Racing at the MSC Ring in Braunschweig, Burak was chasing his third National title but in qualifying it was younger brother Berkan who would take the TQ after 5 rounds of qualifying from the defending champion. In the 45-minute final, there would be an intense battle at the front with the Sworkz of Joern Neumann joining the family rivalry, Berkan took the win by just 7/10ths of a second from Burkan. Setting the fastest lap of the race Neumann would complete the Top 3.
Source – Kilic Brothers RC [facebook.com]
