Coming soon from Tamiya is the Volkswagen Beetle Rally MF-01X 1/10th 4WD off-road kit. No additional information are available yet but looking at the image the kit will come with a highly detailed body that will include features such as chrome bumpers and mirrors, fog lights and a comprehensive decal sheet. More information and images should become available in time for the release.
Source: Tamyia Blog [tamiyablog.com]
Traxxas have introduced the new LaTrax Desert Prerunner 1/18th scale 4WD racing truck. In full-scale motorsport, drivers first get a feel for the course in a prerunner. Prerunners are street-legal monsters with huge suspension travel, fortified drivetrains, and massive power. A prerunner must be built strong enough to tackle the toughest courses, while still being manageable on the street. The LaTrax Desert Prerunner packs these race-bred features into a convenient, take-anywhere, 1/18th scale size. Like full-size vehicles, the LaTrax Prerunner is built to be fast and nimble while being extremely durable and able to withstand the rigours of all-terrain racing action. Equipped with a powerful motor, independent suspension, and 4-wheel drive, the Prerunner is Ready-To-Race right out of the box. The all-weather electronics defeat the elements—driving through mud, snow, and water. Oil-filled shocks soak up the bumps and jumps, and provide smooth suspension movement over any terrain. The set is rounded out by an iD-equipped 7.2V NiMH battery pack and an AC wall charger.
Horizon Hobby have introduced the ECX 1.9 Barrage 4WD scaler BTD build-to-drive kit. Using the same “pre-built critical parts” formula and manual guidelines as the successful ECX AMP MT BTD Kit, the ECX 1.9 Barrage 4WD scaler comes with everything needed to get started, including the tools, parts, and electronics. It even comes with its differential, shocks, and wheels assembled. Perfect for the backyard, the park, desert or driveway, the kit version differs from the RTR version by the motor plate for larger 390 motors, equalling more power and torque, the kit includes longer axles and housings for less wheel scrub and better handling, an aluminium servo mount makes for more servo options, 4-point links improve articulation and stronger aluminium steering links up overall durability. Also included are outboard shocks that are moved to the outside of the chassis for better handling, articulation, realism and looks. The kit is rounded out by a transmitter, batteries and charger.
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European SWorkz distributors MW RC Cars have released two teaser images of their forthcoming S35-T series of nitro and electric truggies. The follow-up models of the S350T series trucks are meant to utilise many of the features seen on the current S35 buggies and more information and images should become available soon.
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Traxxas’ new 4-Tec 2.0 1/10th scale 4WD car is soon also available in two additional variants without body shell. Coming as brushless-powered VXL and brushed standard variant, both make use of the same modular chassis, strong suspension and drivetrain components and they also include a 2.4GHz TQ radio system. Included with the VXL set is a Velineon VXL-3s electronic speed control, a Velineon 3500 brushless motor as well as Traxxas’s TSM stability management. A one-piece steel driveshaft and adjustable steel turnbuckles and steering links round out the upgraded package. The standard brushed variant comes with the XL-5 speedo, a Titan 12-Turn 550-class motor, alloy centre driveshaft and rigid composite steering links and turnbuckles. The cars can accommodate most of today’s 200mm touring car and GT body shells and they will hit stores very soon.
Following a first teaser Tamiya have released more images of their forthcoming TB Evo.7 1/10th electric touring car. The company’s top-of-the-foodchain shaft-driven tourer will feature a versatile chassis construction with the alloy main chassis being able to accommodate a total of three different motor and battery layouts. First up is a “forward” motor position with standard-size battery compartment, the second is a “mid” motor layout, shown here for the use with shorty-type batteries and last but not least comes a rear motor variant with the servo and motor sitting on the opposite size compared to usual shaft driven cars. The kit will also feature a “reverse-type” steering system with the steering bellcranks facing backwards. Part of the package are also TRF418 suspension arms, TRF419-type rear uprights, TRF super short shock absorbers and a 6mm thick centre stiffener for increased pitch damping but flexible torsional characteristics.
Traxxas’ 4-Tec 2.0 all-wheel drive chassis is soon also available with a Mustang GT body shell. Taking the proven 4-Tec name to the next level the shaft-driven 4WD chassis is of a modular design, making maintenance and tuning a breeze. The wide tub chassis allows for massive space for the sealed receiver box, waterproof motor, speed controller, steering servo and battery while rigid suspension parts with pre-set geometry make the best out of the semi-slick high-grip tyres. The sealed, hardened steel bevel limited slip differentials allow the use of high-performance option motors with the kit coming with a standard 550-size 12T brushed variant. Included in the ready-to-run package is also a TQi 2.4GHz radio system and a Traxxas 7-cell NiMH battery. The kit is rounded out by an officially licensed Ford Mustang GT body shell.
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Horizon Hobby have introduced the ECX 1/12th 4WD Barrage Doomsday 1.9 RTR crawler. Looking like coming straight out of a Mad Max movie, the vehicle packs a bunch of features such as a 4WD drive train, 4-link suspension, a high-torque motor and waterproof electronics. Locked differentials make for go-everywhere capabilities and with a 900mAh battery over 30 minutes of runtime are possible. The ready-to-run vehicle is rounded out by a 2.4GHz radio system, grippy tyres and a pre-painted pick-up truck body shell.
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