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December 4, 2020

SWorkz S35-GT2 GT Racing chassis

Based on the double World Champion platform SWorkz S35-GT, SWorkz has continued development of their cars and the result is the S35-GT2 and the S35-GT2E. The S35-GT2 is designed as a thoroughbred racing machine for GT Onroad Racing. It has a brand new designed front and rear suspension, while the Ackerman steering geometry was adopted from the 1/8 S35-4 buggy. The 2-speed transmission has also been completely revised on the S35-GT2 platform and significantly improved compared to its predecessor. Sporting a weight-optimised, hard anodised chassis plate made of high-strength T7075 aluminium, the wide layout of the rear axle, developed in numerous tests by their works drivers, is also used on the S35-GT2.

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December 4, 2020

HB Racing D8T Evo3 nitro truggy

HB Racing have introduced their new D8T Evo3 nitro truggy. They have taken the previous D817T and updated to the latest “D819 style” drivetrain, engine mount, front and rear suspension arm mounts and sway bars. Key features include all-new suspension geometry based on a new lightweight aluminium chassis, new front and rear aluminium shock towers, new truggy suspension arms, C-hubs, front hubs, and rear hubs. Universal drive shafts are now standard, along with a HB moulded nylon wing, longer travel shocks, and a heavy-duty servo saver. New screw-type shock pins feature standard & reverse threads, and are colour coded for easy identification. The D8T Evo3 is supplied with no body shell, giving racers the ability to choose their own body shell. Optional carbon fibre inserts are available to tune the stiffness of the monocoque suspension arms.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

December 2, 2020

Xray X1’21 Formula – Coming soon

The releases are coming thick and fast from Xray as the Slovakian brand updates their line-up for 2021. The latest car to get an update is the X1, their Formula 1 chassis is set for release this Friday. Like all teasers the details on the new changes are missing but we will know all this week.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 2, 2020

Tamiya Ford Escort MK.II Rally

Tamiya’s new Ford Escort Mk.II Rally is beautifully detailed, featuring a polycarbonate shell that includes additional bolt on items like mirrors, bumpers and fog lamps. The body is pre-painted in white with a blue livery right off the Rally circuit. The Escort sits atop their MF-01X 4WD chassis and is perfect for both on- and offroad Rally driving. A rear-mounted motor, gear differentials, a Tamiya Torque-Tuned Motor and TBLE-02S ESC are all standard features.

Source: Tamiya USA [tamiyausa.com]

November 30, 2020

Redcat Volcano-16 1/16th scale monster truck

From Redcat their new Volcano-16 is a 1/16th scale ready to run monster truck. Supplied complete with two 7.4V 800mAH Li-ion rechargeable battery packs, USB Li-ion battery balance charger cable, a 2.4GHz radio system and sticker sheet, the Volcano-16 even includes a set of LED headlights. Available in red or blue it is small enough to be driven indoors and powerful enough to trample the great outdoors. Powered by a 390 brushed motor and splash proof brushed ESC/receiver, a metal heatsink helps to keep the motor cool and T-style connectors ensure reliable power delivery from the rechargeable Li-ion battery pack. Featuring a durable plastic tub chassis, beefy independent suspension arms, adjustable threaded body coil-over shocks, front and rear gear differentials and full time shaft driven 4WD. The large front and rear bumpers, with impact resistant mounting brackets, look good and offer protection against crashes. An aggressive tire design offers excellent traction on multiple surfaces and the firm tire compound offers long lasting tread wear, even when driving on pavement.

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November 30, 2020

Grand Prix 3D 1/10th scale 1960s Formula 1

Grand Prix 3D are offering a fusion of historic Grand Prix, RC racing and scale modelling, all in one. This electric 1/10th scale RC car has been developed true to the iconic Grand Prix cars of the 1960’s era with scale details throughout, including engine, exhausts, gearbox, suspension, steering, driver figure and more. In what is a very clever design that manages to seamlessly integrate the electronics, the motor and drive train are mounted inside a scale looking engine and gearbox with the steering servo, ESC and receiver in the footwell of the car. Using a majority of 3D printed parts, printed with carbon fibre and glass fibre reinforced nylon, it does also feature a rear gear differential, period authentic CVDs, full ball bearings and scale body shell. Currently set for a release in February next year, they are taking pre orders on their website.

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November 30, 2020

Serpent S240 2021 1/24th scale 2wd pan car

Serpent have updated their 1/24th scale S240 for 2021. First introduced over a decade ago, the car has now received its first major update with a number of major changes to what is essentially a miniaturised 12th scale. The front end consists of a floating carbon fibre plate pivoting on 2 soft silicone grommets mounted with aluminium posts to the main chassis, creating excellent front end grip. Machined aluminium steering blocks with nylon inserts provide smooth operation and adjustable toe in combined with durable anodised track-rods offer precision-steering. The chassis plate is made made from 1.5mm carbon with intergraded, yet free to flex, rear pod which is home to the rear ball differential. Carbon fibre upper radio plate accepts micro car electronics from all the major brands. Finally to cap it all off the car comes with a clear GTP type body-shell in lightweight 0,5mm material, for great looks and superb handling.

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November 27, 2020

Xray SCX confirmed to be 2wd Short Course

Confirming what we already presumed, Xray have released a further teaser image for the SCX in which they confirm that this new platform will be a 2wd Short Course. Again very little information is revealed but the image Xray post on their social gives us an idea as to the profile of the kit body for this new truck. More info as we get it.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]