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November 13, 2017

Speedmerchant Rev 8.5 1/12th scale pan car kit

Following a first teaser Speedmerchant have released the features list of their new Rev 8.5 1/12th pan car kit. The carbon fibre chassis allows to run three different battery positions including inline, a front or rear transverse positions and all carbon parts are made of aerospace-grade fibre material. The construction furthermore allows to adjust the roll centre and “rear steer” to fine-tune the car to different track conditions. Other features include the original link and spring Speed-Tune racing suspension, exclusive Speedmerchant laser-inscribed damper tubes and a Team IRS large black anodised D-ring Pro axle and differential set. The car also utilises low CG black-anodised laser-inscribed aluminium pod plates, the HPS2 hard-coated Super shock, the exclusive Speedmerchant New School front suspension and black anodised laser-inscribed front suspension mounts and steering blocks. The kit is rounded out by titanium front axles, servo mounts with hardware, Speedmerchant logo side links and Speedmerchant centre pivot socket. Speedmerchant will also have a conversion kit for the Rev.8 available that contains the complete tweak/top plate/damper tube/battery holder assemblies to update the older spec Rev.8 kits.

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November 10, 2017

Xray XT2 2018 1/10th 2WD stadium truck kit

Xray have introduced the 2018 variant of their EOS and US Championship winning XT2 1/10th 2WD stadium truck kit. The main difference from the previous version is the inclusion of both carpet and dirt-specific gearbox setups in the kit, allowing to built the truck for high and low grip conditions right out of the box. Included are both laydown and standup gearboxes, a gear differential for high-grip and a ball diff for low-grip surfaces, as well as hard and medium compound suspension plastics, carbon and composite rear shock towers, and also two battery brace setup, upper brace mounts and a composite gear cover. Also part of the updated package is a new, short front chassis brace that allows to mount graphite chassis side guards to adjust chassis flex and an updated outer steering link mount increases reliability. The kit is rounded out by new lower shock absorber bushings for more precise shaft movement, new shock O-rings for better sealing and shock performance as well as new suspension pin washers that prevent the pivot shafts from moving. The kit will hit stores very soon.

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November 10, 2017

SWorkz Apollo 1/8th Pro RTR electric buggy

Following a couple of teasers SWorkz have finally unveiled the Apollo 1/8th Pro ready-to-run electric buggy. The vehicle is based off of the S35-2E Pro kit with whom it shares most of its race-inspired features such as the 7075 aluminium chassis. The front and rear shock towers are made of 7075 aluminium and the buggy utilises the S350 BK1 Pro Kit big bore version 2.0 shocks with 4mm shafts. The drivetrain is equipped with high performance crown and pinion gears and oil-filled differentials provide traction and balance on multiple off-road surfaces while the pivot ball steering system gives the driver sharp and accurate feedback. The buggy also comes pre-adjusted with a race-inspired base setting for an easy driving feeling. The kit is rounded out by high-quality Hobbywing electronics such as the SWorkz SE-100 100A 1/8 BL speed controller and the buggy is powered by the S-ePower SP2150 BL 3670 motor. The set is rounded out by the SES-2S 12kg-cm Savöx-made steering servo with metal gears, a 2.4Ghz radio system, and a clear, pre-cut body shell.

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November 9, 2017

Vaterra 1968 Ford F-100 Ascender BND

Coming soon from Horizon Hobby is the Vaterra 1968 Ford F-100 Ascender Bind-N-Drive 1/10th 4WD trail truck. It builds on the Ready-to-Run variant but comes without a transmitter and features working LED lights, an officially licensed Ford F-100 body and a caged back with real aluminium panels and spare tyre. The cab is painted in an era correct two-tone colour combo and the truck uses existing Spektrum DSMR/DSM2 radios. Other parts needed for completion include a 2S shorty LiPo pack with EC3 connector and a suitable charger.

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November 9, 2017

Capricorn C803EP 1/8th electric on-road kit

Following a first teaser image, Capricorn have fully unveiled their C803EP 1/8th electric on-road kit. Based off of the successful C803 nitro car, the electric-powered variant features an updated radio tray design to accommodate dual LiPo shorty batteries to comply with the latest EFRA rules, while the 1-piece motor mount allows for easy gear mesh adjustment and the use of motors with both M3 or M4 screw mounting pattern. On addition the motor mount utilises a carbon fibre motor fan mount for 40mm units to keeping the motor temperatures down. The side belt tensioner also received an update to work with the new motor mount and the single speed transmission makes use of nitro 2nd gear gears in the 56T to 58T range as well as 23T to 25T pinions. Capricorn recommends 2600kV brushless motors although been slightly slower 2100vK motors can be used.

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November 9, 2017

New Team Associated SC28 & MT28 RTR trucks

Team Associated have introduced the SC28 Fox Edition short course and MT28 RTR monster trucks in 1/28 scale. Both offer palm-size dimensions, making them ideal for tearing up the office desk, living room or hobby shop and they include everything needed such as an integrated ESC and receiver unit, an integrated proportional servo and pre-decorated body shells along a 2.4GHz transmitter that also acts as a charger for the tiny vehicles.

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November 9, 2017

Axial SCX10 II 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited CRC

Coming from Axial is the SCX10 II 2017 Jeep Wrangle CRC 1/10th 4WD RTR trail truck. The latest incarnation of Axial’s popular SCX10 II platform includes some specialised parts, such as CRC front and rear bumpers, unique rock rails with additional body-mounting points, moulded front and rear fenders and a CRC-inspired hood. Additional external scale features consist of moulded side mirrors, door handles, windshield wipers, hood latches and a full set of lights – six in total – that mount into a realistic front radiator/light bucket combo. Standard features included are high-clearance AR44 high-pinion axles, a chassis mounted servo, re-designed AX10 transmission case and tough steel suspension links alongside the detailed Jeep Wrangler Unlimited body. The kit is rounded out by a 35T brushed motor, the AE-5L speed controller with drag brake, as well as a Tactic TTX300 3-channel 2.4GHz radio system.

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November 8, 2017

Ripmax Extremo 1/10th 4WD rock crawler

Coming from Ripmax is the Extremo 1/10th 4WD RTR rock crawler. The vehicle features a composite tub chassis, long travel suspension components and it is powered by a 540-size brushed motor. The rock racer comes pre-assembled, including steering servo, speed controller, a 2200mAh 7.4V LiPo battery pack and a suitable wall charger along a 2.4GHz radio system. The kit is rounded out by a pre-decorated body shell with driver figure and grippy all-terrain tyres on beadlock-style wheels.

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