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May 14, 2018

Gizmo Racing 2019 Beta touring car kit

Gizmo Racing USA have introduced the latest incarnation of the Gizmo Racing electric touring car kit, called the 2019 Beta.The Beta, in short, is a limited edition replica of the prototype car the team has been running recently. The car uses the GZ2 suspension components, however it utilises a simplified drivetrain that does away with he infamous double main gear setup in favour of a more traditional setup. Reflex Racing has been approached by many people wanting to be a part of the development of this platform and this is where the new program kicks in. Buyers of the Beta kit will be a part of the development program for the production platform that we will shoot to release in September/ October. Reflex Racing are offering three different levels of the Beta cars in both alloy and carbon versions: a conversion kit, a Beta Kit and a Beta Team Plus kit. The Beta conversion allows racers to turn a GZ2 into a 2019 Beta. The Beta Kit is a 2019 roller kit and the Beta Team Plus kit includes the kit, plus whatever revised items the production kits include and a discount on parts and accessories for the 2019 and 2020 racing season.

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May 11, 2018

ECX Ruckus MT & SCT V4 RTR trucks

Coming soon from Horizon Hobby are the new ECX Ruckus V4 MT and SCT 1/10th scale 4WD ready-to-run trucks. The factory-assembled trucks feature permanent 4WD, full ball bearings, long-travel suspension components with fluid-filled shock absorbers as well as a quick release battery system, a high-torque 13T motor and Dynamite electronics. The latest generation also comes with new body shell designs and throttle limiter switch to ensure even entry level drivers can handle the vehicles with ease. Not included in the latest V4 generation are the needed NiMH battery and a suitable charger.

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May 10, 2018

2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show – Kyosho

Kyosho, beside Tamiya, are another big player that lacks to present ground breaking new kits at this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show, however a couple of new items are on show such as an exquisitely looking NSX GT3 body shell for 200mm cars or the refurbished and already introduced Inferno Neo 3.0 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. Apart from that Kyosho are celebrating their hugely popular Mini-Z micro cars, that are around for nearly 20 years now, with several new body shell variants.

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May 10, 2018

2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show – 3Racing

3Racing have several new items in show at the Shizuoka Hobby Show such as the Sakura FGX Evo formula kit. The vehicle sports a moulded monocoque chassis, in—line front and rear shock absorbers, a mid-rear motor layout and front and rear swaybars. Also on show is the Kit-Mini MG M-type 1/10th chassis with front motor, three wheelbase settings, fibreglass chassis and top deck as well as full ball bearings and front and rear swaybars. Last but not least is the Civic TCR M-chassis body shell with moulded side mirrors and rear wing as well as a comprehensive decal sheet.

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May 2, 2018

Tamiya TRF 103 formula chassis kit

Coming this June is Tamiya’s new TRF 103 1/10th formula competition kit. The vehicle builds on a carbon fibre main chassis and features a hybrid carbon fibre and aluminium front end assembly with graphite upper and lower A-arms that allow for easy caster and camber adjustments while the rear end is of a versatile design with a link-type suspension for high or a T-bar suspension for low-grip track conditions. Other features include a big bore centre shock and tube-type side dampers.

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April 27, 2018

Kyosho Inferno Neo 3.0 1/8th nitro RTR buggy

Coming soon on Kyosho’s popular Inferno 1/8th buggy platform is the Inferno Neo 3.0 ReadySet RTR nitro buggy. The vehicle makes use of the Championship winning MP7.5, comes factory-assembled and features performance parts such as front universal driveshafts, big bore shock absorbers, fluid-filled and tuneable front, centre and rear differentials as well as sealed receiver and receiver battery boxes. The buggy is powered by a KE21SP recoil starter nitro engine for ease of use a lots of power while the KC cross tyres ensure traction and stability on a variety of surfaces. The kit is rounded out by a pre-cut body shell in two colour choices and included with the RTR buggy also comes a Synchro KT-231P+ 2.4GHz transmitter. The buggy will hit stores in May.

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April 27, 2018

Mugen introduce MBX8 Eco 1/8th E-Buggy kit

Coming soon on Mugen’s recently introduced MBX8 1/8th Nitro Buggy platform is the MBX8 Eco E-Buggy kit. The kit will utilise many of the MBX8’s features such as from front and rear suspension mounts, box-shaped suspension arms with interchangeable stiffeners, as well as new front and rear gearboxes, a lightweight wing mount and a lightweight, IMFAR-legal rear wing. Other features include a redesigned main chassis plate for improved rough track handling, as well as straight-cut 13T bevel and 44T diff gears for optimised efficiency, acceleration and run time. Mugen’s HTD High Traction Differentials are included from stock as is a redesigned receiver box and 4S battery tray. A calming-design servo saver nut, alloy front and rear shock towers as well as front and rear universal centre driveshafts round out the package.

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April 26, 2018

Losi Tenacity-DB 1/10th 4WD desert buggy RTR

Coming soon from Losi is their new Tenacity-DB 4WD RTR desert buggy. Following the Tenacity-MT, T and SCT, the DB is the fourth vehicle within the Tenacity range and it features a scale-looking roll cage, driver figures and it is powered by a Fuze 3800kv 550-class 4-pole brushless motor and a Dynamite 130A brushless speed controller. A 9kg waterproof steering servo makes for go-everywhere capability as does the 4WD driveline with adjustable differentials and coil-over fluid-filled shock absorbers on all four corners. The composite tub chassis features bottom-loading battery tray and the buggy is rounded out by a race-inspired body shell that is available in blue or red tone. The ready-to-run set, that comes including a Spektrum DX2E Active transmitter and AVC system, is available from May.

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