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September 9, 2014

Mugen MBX7R 1/8th nitro off-road buggy

In the build up to the 2014 IFMAR 1/8th Nitro Off-Road World Championships in Italy Mugen Seiki introduce the follow-up model of the 2012 Worlds winning MBX7. Not a revolution but an evolution of the existing design, the kit features improvements in the suspension and steering areas along other subtle changes. Mugen concentrated on making the suspension on the MBX7R even better with new 16mm bodied front and rear racing shocks. These new shocks will improve stability in both bumps and jumps greatly. The bigger bodies’ shocks will make the 7R have less fade during longer runs which means you can drive even harder than ever before. The rear shocks are 4mm shorter and with the use of a new rear shock tower will keep the back of the 7R hooked up and on the ground. The 7R gets a chassis change with the side angle of the chassis changed which creates more strength and a better feeling on all racing surfaces.

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September 8, 2014

Capricorn LAB C03 1/10th scale 200mm chassis

Following the introduction of their latest 1/8th scale chassis Italian company Capricorn now also have first information on their forthcoming new 1/10th scale 200mm car available. The LAB C03 is an evolution of its predecessor, the C02, with the transmission has seen a bit of a make-over to become easier to work on. Several redesigned areas reduce the overall number of parts for improved reliability and reduced maintenance time. Also new on the drivetrain are redesigned tensioners for all three belts and the ability to run high or low front and rear axles. A redesigned chassis makes for improved weight distribution and constant flex control for more steering and traction. Another new chassis part is the completely redesigned radio plate which uses a traditional position for the throttle servo and a floating, ball-raced front mount for the FSS front flex system. Other new features include new shocks, a redesigned engine mount and alternative link position for the rear upper links providing better traction in low grip conditions.

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September 5, 2014

MCD Racing XS-5 large scale on-road car

MCD Racing reveals the XS-5 large scale super car based on the proven 5-series 4WD chassis. The kit will become available in a Factory Team FT and Competition version and it will feature a selection of performance enhancing accessories and parts such as a rear diffuser, rear wing, side wings, front bumper, new 160mm/6.3 inch super-grip low profile on-road tyres and new 17 spoke high performance rims. More detailed information about the car, that will hit the stores in mid-October, will become available soon.

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September 5, 2014

Team Magic E4JR II RTR kits

New from Team Magic come the E4JR II 4WD electric touring car RTR kits. The vehicles make use of the same suspension geometry and chassis layout as the E4RS II Evo competition kit but they incorporate many features to make them more wallet-friendly, such as hard composite bulkheads, Eco-graphite carbon fibre parts and slightly simpler shock absorbers. The kits still feature a carbon fibre chassis and topdeck, carbon fibre shock towers, threaded aluminium shocks and a ball raced steering unit as well as a front spool and rear gear differential to make them race-worthy. Included with the RTR sets come a waterproof brushed speed controller, a 540-size brushed motor, a waterproof steering servo and 2.4GHz receiver. The cars are topped off by your choice of a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, Nissan GT86/Subaru BRZ or BMW 3-series bodyshell.

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September 4, 2014

Tamiya Fighting Buggy – More images

Tamiya USA have more images of the forthcoming Super Champ re-release kit available. The now-called Fighting Buggy first hit the stores back in 1982, with the 2014 model featuring some subtle updates such as a black 2.5mm fibre glass chassis plate, newly designed rear suspension parts recreate the original transverse damper sets with progressive spring and oil reserve tank and an updated stick sheet retains many of the original themes while also adding some new motifs. Included with the kit come front rib and rear spike tyres on 3-piece wheels as well as a ABS resin body with aluminium roof panel and wing.

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September 4, 2014

Morotech Project43 Part2 6-wheeler pan car kit

Japanese company Morotech now have their latest 1/10th formula pan car kit available in the form of the Project43 Part2 conversion kit. The evolution step of the company’s original 6-wheeler, that made use of the layout of the iconic 1976 Tyrrell P34, features a redesigned carbon fibre main chassis, new simpler front ends with revised Ackermann geometry as well as a V3 power pod with red anodised aluminium parts. Unlike current formula chassis designs the Project43 Part2 relies on a classical T-bar rear suspension with upper friction damper pressure plates to adjust the side-by-side and overall damping characteristics. Other new features include a self-levelling front section, a flex top deck and a medium-soft T-bar. The kit does not include parts such as the needed F103-style rear axle and diff unit, centre shock, tyres, bodyshell and wings and several small parts.

Source: Morotech [morotech.jp]

September 4, 2014

Tamiya TT-02 Eneos Sustina RC F kit

Tamiya soon have a new bodyshell variant of their popular TT-02 entry level 4WD touring car kit available in the form of the Eneos Sustina RC F. The shaft-driven car features a moulded tub chassis, rigid double wishbone suspension, friction dampers and 10-spoke wheels with slick tyres. Included is also a replica RC F bodyshell with moulded rear wing and a large Eneos Sustina decal sheet. The kit will hit the stores around mid-October.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

September 3, 2014

SWorkz S350T 1/8th nitro truggy kit

SWorkz have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming 1/8th nitro truggy kit, the S350T. The vehicle will come with a range of option parts from stock for improved strength, performance and a high value. More information are available soon.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]