P-One have introduced their new lightweight RS3 body shell for 190mm touring cars. Weighing in at only 75g painted and ready to go the body is of a super lightweight design but thanks to its overall shape the body is very strong and durable. Available separately and a direct fit for the body is the recently announced rear wing set containing one low and one high downforce wing.
Leadfinger Racing from the USA have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming A2 Tactic body shell for the Team Associated B64D buggy. The body is of a simplified design yet features some aerodynamic gizmos such as an inverted roof scoop, a raised rear tail section and recessed side pods to further help with straight-line stability. Full details will become available in time for the release.
Source: Leadfinger Racing [leadfingerrc.com]
Italian company Mon-Tech Racing have introduced their new O-Ro line of 1/10th buggy body shells. Available for the Yokomo YZ-2, YZ-4 and the Xray XB2, the bodies are made from high-quality 0.75mm polycarbonate and they come including front and rear wings, window masks and a decal sheet.
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Following a first teaser Protoform have officially introduced their all-new 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 VTA body shell. Winner of the 1969 Trans-Am series championship with Mark Donohue at the wheel, the 1969 Camaro Z28 tore up both the streets and tracks with pure American V8 power. Protoform have captured its iconic look in 1/10th scale complete with deep-set grille and headlights, side louvers and triple-lens tail lights. The shell is pulled from a single piece of high-quality polycarbonate while still maintaining realistic front and rear undercuts. No more add-on front or rear clips are to assemble. The officially-licensed body meets all VTA class rules and includes a detailed decal sheet, protective overspray film and window masks.
Arena have introduced a body trim block for 1/10th touring car body shells. The 3-D-printed tool was designed for the use with a Zebra fine pens and similar fine liners and its design allows to conveniently draw lower body trim lines at heights of 5.5mm up to 7.0mm by simply flipping the block.
Protoform have announced the soon release of a 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 body shell as an addition to their current line of Vintage Trans-Am body shells. No further information have been given so far but you can expect full details including images to surface very soon.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
Coming from P-One is a touring car rear wing set for 190mm body shells. Included are two wings, one for low-grip and one for high-grip track conditions, both of which feature moulded-on side dams that improve aerodynamic performance and durability while making it easier to prepare a new wing. Also included is lightweight wing mounting hardware in the form of two moulded composite wing buttons and moulded counter plates.
Coming from Team C Racing is a new GT body shell for 210mm wheelbase M-style cars. It is of an aerodynamic design, includes an add-on rear wing for increased downforce and rear traction and it is supplied moulded from clear high-quality polycarbonate.
Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]
