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July 9, 2014

Arrma 2014 Mega brushed motor RTR vehicles

Arrma present their updated “2014” Mega range of brushed motor 2WD off-road vehicles. Based on the proven twin vertical plate “ladder” frame, the buggies and trucks offer a super tough chassis, large volume shock absorbers and a durable drivetrain with fluid-filled gear differential. The kits are topped off by pre-painted polycarbonate bodyshells and pre-mounted multi-surface dBoots tyres for best possible traction on a variety of surfaces. Included with the factory-assembled kits also comes a fully waterproof 35A brushed controller, a 15T Mega brushed motor, a water and dustproof 5kg-cm steering servo and a 2.4GHz radio system. The Mega range vehicles are available as Raider desert buggy, Granite monster truck, Fury short course truck and Vorteks stadium truck.

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July 4, 2014

Xray X10’15 200mm pan car kit

Xray X10'15 200mm pan car kit

Xray introduce the all-new X10 200mm pan car in 2015 specification. First of all the car features a redesigned chassis with improved weight balance and an overall narrower appearance. The chassis accepts a standard 2S LiPo pack with the speedo and receiver sitting on the wider front part of the chassis while 1S packs allow to mount the electronics in-line in front or behind the battery. The narrower chassis also sports a more centrally placement of the rear links, resulting in increased steering response and improved side-to-side balance. A new narrower and ultra lightweight motor pod adds to the more agile handling the 2015 Spec car allows. Another new feature to the rear end are improved roll tube dampers with an aluminium outer tube and inner delrin rods for highest possible precision.

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July 4, 2014

Updated Team C TC02C buggy coming?

Team C recently revitalised the TC02C 4-gear mid motor buggy with the introduction of a gear differential conversion kit and now the proactive Asian company shows a first image of a TC02C “Evo” bodyshell. It is understood that many Team C team drivers requested a more “conventional” mid motor buggy as the company’s TM2 in-line mid motor buggy excels on very high grip surfaces but the ever present torque steering, due to its longitudinally mounted motor, gives the buggy a life of its own on medium-bite tracks and this is where the TC02C (Evo) buggy would kick in. Previously the Evo range marked the hop-up variants of existing buggies so you can expect the TC02C Evo to sport a variety of performance and durability enhancing options. We bring you more information on what appears to be Team C’s next project as soon as they become available.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

July 3, 2014

Vaterra Twin Hammers rock racer kit

Up until now Vaterra was known for their ready-to-run sets but now the brand steps into the build-your-own-kit market with the introduction of the Twin Hammers rock racer kit. Based off the RTR vehicle, the kit version lets experienced modellers build the vehicle to their specifications, using the electronics and power system of their choice. It also takes the performance of the proven platform to the next level by including the option parts that have been most popular with the RTR version as there are licensed Interco Super Swamper Tyres, a front locker, heavy duty front axle outdrives and more. The kit also comes including clear body panels to provide the ability to create own paint schemes.

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July 2, 2014

LRP S10 Blast SC 2 & MT 2 brushless RTR sets

Based on the brushed S10 Blast SC 2 and MT 2 kits LRP now also have brushless-powered variants to offer. Both the Blast SC 2 short course and the Blast MT 2 monster truck come with the Vector K7 4300kv brushless motor and a splash waterproof Spin Pro brushless speed controller for improved performance on the track or your favourite gravel pit. The factory-assembled kits base on the improved version 2 chassis that sport a sealed drivetrain, stronger slipper clutch and other performance and reliability enhancing improvements. Included in each set is also a 2,4GHz radio system for glitch-free operation.

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July 1, 2014

MD Racing MDT15 TC kit – More prototype images

Spanish company MD Racing today released new images of their MDT15 1/10th electric touring car prototype. They show what we understand is a working prototype that will make a first appearance at this weekend’s final round of the 2013/14 Euro Touring Series at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin, Slovakia. The car is a mixture of new and proven design ideas and based on a carbon fibre chassis plate with a vertical upper deck construction, carbon fibre A-arms and new design bulkheads which allow to access the front and rear spool/diff without the need to take off the shock towers or shocks. We bring you more information about the kit as soon as we get them.

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June 29, 2014

No new 1/8th buggy but upgrades from SWorkz

Following the Facebook announcement of Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai to stick with their tried and tested 1/8th buggy platform (for the 2014 IFMAR Worlds in Italy) now also SWorkz announce that there will be no new buggy for 2014 despite the good tradition of many manufacturers to introduce new platforms ahead of important races. However the Asian company will have several new option parts such as the “LDS” Lightened Drive System with new driveshafts, bearings, gears and more, along other new upgrades to make the buggy “Worlds ready”. More information will become available in the near future.

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June 28, 2014

Pro-Line Pro-2 Buggy full kit

Following the release of the Pro-2 Buggy conversion kit for the Pro-2 SC and the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Pro-Line now release the the Buggy as a full kit including all needed parts to build a rolling chassis. The vehicle builds on a 3mm 7075 low centre of gravity aluminium chassis and included are a vast amount of PL option parts such as the Performance Transmission set, the ProTrack suspension components, PowerStroke shock absorbers and a realistic buggy bodyshell. Part of the package are also Blockade SC tyres and F-11 wheels. The kit comes partly assembled, making it ideal for entry level modellers and experienced racers alike.

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