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.

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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]


October 24, 2024

Nova S3R “Ricky Slater” World Champion Edition

In recognition of the their engine’s victory at the 2024 1:8 Stockcar World Championship, Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines has released a “Ricky Slater’ World Champion Edition of their S3R engine.  As the reigning British, Dutch and European Champion, Slater added the World title to his CV at the end of August at the Adur Model Car Club oval track in the South of England.  Nice recognition of this long established niche RC class, the 3.5cc 3-port engine features a 50mm S3RWC Edition cooling head and an aluminium 9 mm Low-profile carb venturi.  Running a 15,94mm bore and 17,5mm stroke, internally the engines has a Turbo Head Button, a DLC coated Balanced Crankshaft and a Turbo Backplate.

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October 24, 2024

2024 SIGP International Offroad GP – Registration

Sunpadow, the organisers of the SIGP International Offroad Grand Prix which makes a return to the international racing calendar this year, have announced that registration will open on November 1st at www.arc-chn.com .  Counting Germany’s Joern Neumann and American Ryan Lutz as past Champions, the SIGP International Offroad Grand Prix takes place at the 3-circle ARC International RC Racing Track in Xiamen, China, from December 11-15.  The same venue that hosted the 2017 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Offroad World Championships, the race schedule will be made up of 5 classes including racing for 1:4 offroad bikes. With the main action expected in 1:8 Nitro Buggy and 1:8 eBuggy, a number of international drivers are expected to be announced shortly to battle it out for some of the SIGP’s total prize money of almost $25,000.  Race enquiries can be directed to yifengl@3-circles.com .

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]