July 1, 2019

JConcepts 1978 Chevy Camaro Street Stock body

The 1978 Chevy Camaro by JConcepts is a great compliment to an emerging entry level class on the dirt-oval racing scene. The new body shell features a fastback roofline with built-in rear spoiler, traditional V-nose and grille with perched headlights. The rear is highlighted by large format taillight and turn signal combination lamps. In addition, the large format side-windows and wrap-around rear window scream late 1970’s styling cues. The 1978 Camaro debuted in May of 2019 at the inaugural JConcepts Spring Dirt Oval Nationals in Omaha, Nebraska to a thrilling reception. As with all JConcepts body shells, the set includes clear body, window mask, instruction sheet and decal sheet. The body measures a 11″ wheelbase and the inside dimensions of the body are 9.50″ front and 9.75″ rear width. The body is built for a 2wd off-road buggy wheelbase and width and requires body mounting assistance or while using the B6, the JConcepts recommend shock towers (#2716, #2717) and Team Associated T6.1 body mounts.

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June 28, 2019

Protoform Turismo body shell – Teaser

Protoform have released a first teaser of their forthcoming new Turismo body shell. The image leaves a lot of room for speculations, wether it is a much needed 190mm high downforce body, a GT lid or even a new 200mm Nitro Sedan body. We bring you more information as they become available.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

June 28, 2019

RPM Rustler 4×4 body savers

Coming from RPM and made for the Traxxas Rustler 4×4 is a body savers kit. The parts were designed to reinforce new or used body shells that can crack around the body mount holes. Out front, the savers look like moulded hood vents while in the rear, they look like exposed sections of a roll cage. It’s a perfect way to camouflage their intended purpose and yet still keep the body firmly attached. The way they work is straightforward; there are two pairs of screws holding the sub-frame of the body mounting system to the body in both the front and rear of the truck. The body savers tie two pairs of screws together, dispersing the pressure of holding the body to the sub-frame over a wide area of the body. Even if the bottom of the mounting holes in the body are completely ripped out from prior crashes, the system still works. The body savers are moulded in black from ultra strong, engineering grade nylons for performance and are sold with four body savers in each kit.

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June 26, 2019

Pro-Line Dodge Ramcharger trail truck body shell

Coming from Pro-Line is the 1977 Dodge Ramcharger clear body for crawlers and scale trucks. One of the highest detailed polycarbonate bodies ever created by Pro-Line, this fully-licensed body captures all the scale details of the legendary Dodge 4×4 and the builder choose which body configuration is desired to finish off any 12.3” wheelbase rig. The body set includes all the elements needed to build a classic open-air pick-up to show off the included highly detailed interior with add-on dashboard or it will allow to use the included camper-shell to create that rugged 4×4 SUV style. Also, for the first time ever, Pro-Line offers some exclusive 3D bonus scale parts, available for download, free of charge. The Ramcharger is moulded in our durable .060” polycarbonate and comes with window masks, paint-then-peel overspray film and fully-licensed decals to finish off the look. Full details on the downloadable 3D parts links can be found here.

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June 26, 2019

Pro-Line body grip tool

Coming soon from Pro-Line is a body grip tool that makes painting RC car bodies a lot easier. The ergonomic tool helps painters holding the body effortlessly and comfortably. Users can choose to hold the body like a shifter knob for easy rotation or slide it in between the fingers at the narrow base to palm the body effortlessly like a cell phone. The custom machined tool is made from Type 1 PVC and turned to match popular grip styles. The Body Grip tool includes two suction cups to easily adapt to many body sizes and shapes. The large cup is a 60mm rated to hold 3kg and best used on the roof or windshield of larger scale bodies. The medium cup is a 45mm rated to hold 1.3kg and best used on the roof or windshield for small scale bodies or tight areas where the large cup may not fit. To finish it off the body grip tool has a stylish Pro-Line custom paint decal.

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June 25, 2019

C-Pub professional on-road body stickers

C-Pub from France have announced the release of their new body shell stickers for 1/8th and 1/10th scale on-road bodies. The stickers are professionally printed on ultra-light liner material and they are fuel-proof without the need for a clear protection layer, making them very light weight with a set of 1/8th scale body stickers weighing in at only about 8g. In addition the stickers are very thin, allowing easy wrapping around contours and curves. The stickers allow to create colourful body shell designs in minutes and they comply with ETS body colour rules. The stickers are also very easy to apply as the glue allows to shift the decals around and it only cures once the stickers are in place and pressed on. In addition to the readily available designs C-Pub also offers custom designs.

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June 24, 2019

ZooRacing Zoodiac 190mm GT body shell

The Zoodiac GT body shell for 190mm touring cars is ZooRacing’s latest high performance 1/10th scale on-road body shell and the brand’s first go on the popular GT market. The goal was to create a stylish yet efficient body with advanced aerodynamics while still offering a somewhat scale look to ensure the body meets all current GT/USGT class rules. The lid features a low-slung silhouette to which sports sculptured fender sections that give plenty of room even for larger GT class tyres while the low-profile front hood section optimises the airflow around the fenders and towards the huge windscreen. The latter is designed to offer a slight cab forward design for best possible airflow towards the rear trunk section and rear wing. Going towards the rear of the body, the newly designed side pods not only add to the overall structure of the shell, they also add visual impact and help to balance the overall downforce by offering a slight upwards sweep. The somewhat simple rear trunk lid design helps with undisturbed airflow towards the rear wing, that was designed to meet all GT class rules. The wing is moulded with two cut lines, a standard 10mm section and a taller “outlaw” marking for increased downforce.

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