Arena RC Racing have introduced a new version of their body trimming block for touring car body shells. The 3-D-printed tool was designed for the use with a Zebra Name Pen and similar fine liners and its design allows to conveniently draw lower body trim lines at heights of 7.5mm up to 9.0mm by simply flipping the block. The carbon-reinforced tool is available from now on.
RCON Design have release first information on their forthcoming Club 1275EST body shell for 225mm M-type cars. The estate version of their Club 1275GT body shell is made of 1.2mm polycarbonate for durability and it resembles the iconic Mini Clubman van decked out with a crazy 1980’s style wide body and aero kit, giving the shell greater downforce compared to standard M-type bodies.
Coming from Traxxas and made for the TRX-4 scale trail truck is a load of new accessories. First up is a pre-painted 1979 Ford Bronco body shell that now also comes as an all-inclusive set including a black-painted body, trim, replica spare tyre, door mirrors, chromed door handles, and wipers for incredible scale detail. The kit also includes red and sunset pre-cut decals, chromed bumpers with push bar, and a rear body post. Also new is the long arm lift kit for the TRX-4, as visible in above image, that adds over one inch of ground clearance to TRX-4 models without compromising suspension or steering geometry. The kit includes longer arm links and shocks, taller springs, extended driveshafts, modified servo mount and all necessary hardware. They are available in standard gray or brilliant red or blue tough powder coated finishes. Last but not least are wheelbase conversion kits to adjust the TRX-4’s wheelbase the easy way with these two chassis conversion kits. Both kits include the appropriate shocks mounts, suspension links, and centre half shafts to lengthen or shorten your wheelbase. These kits make it easy to install a short body like the Ford Bronco onto a long chassis setup like the TRX-4 Tactical or vice versa.
Protoform have introduced their all-new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 body shell for 190mm touring car chassis. Considered the baddest “Vette” of them all, boasting 755 horsepower and a top speed of 212 mph, the ZR1 is an American supercar without peer. Perfectly suited for USGT Class racing, the officially-licensed Corvette body features all the exceptional details of its full-scale counterpart including aggressive front splitter, uniquely-shaped high rear wing, and oversized front grilles. The extensive decal sheet allows to deck out the body with Corvette-branded windshield headers, “Jake” skull hood logo and USA flags. New lighter-weight material lowers the centre of gravity of your USGT car, improving responsiveness. The body includes an add-on rear wing with the USGT-sanctioned 10mm trim height, nylon wing struts, and mounting hardware.
Protoform’s popular T-HD 1/10th scale oval body shell is now also available in a Pro-Lite variant for more weight savings and more speed. The body is made to fit all the latest oval pan-car chassis designs and with multiple moulded in trim lines, it’s able to be mounted in such a way as to meet TOUR body height specifications for capped tyre racing, foam tyre racing as well as the ultra-slammed Saturday night “run-what-ya-brung: style of racing. The T-HD is a high downforce design specifically shaped for flat tracks. This design also incorporates signature PROTOform body science and aero-tweaks, allowing some room for fore and aft adjustment to find the perfect handling balance. The left side features a bumped-out area for added clearance, and the body comes with an add-on spoiler extension with mounting hardware, decal sheet, paint-then-peel overspray film and window masks.
New from JConcepts is the Bog Hog mega truck body shell that fits on a host of popular chassis including the Axial SMT10. From the shop in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, Dennis Anderson has created another classic mega truck. Following in the footsteps of King Sling, Bog Hog is another animal forged in iron. The body fits most 13” wheelbase trucks and included in the package comes the clear Bog Hog body, painting window mask, front hood-scoop and a detailed Bog Hog decal set.
Protoform have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new Corvette ZR 1 body shell. Expected to be a tailor fit for 1/10th 190mm touring cars the body will add to Protoform’s already existing Corvette C7.R body. More information are expected to surface soon.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
Coming soon from Leadfinger Racing is their Strife body shell for the Tekno RC ET48.3 electric 1/8th scale truggy. Sporting a pretty radical design with a raised and channeled hood section, chin spoiler as well as a channelled roof section, the body is set to offer improved aerodynamics compared to the standard body with looks to match. The lid is expected to ship early June.
Source: Leadfinger RC [leadfingerrc.com]
