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April 9, 2020

Serpent SRX2 Gen3 Carpet 2WD buggy kit

Coming soon from Serpent and based off of the SRX2 Gen3 buggy is a specific carpet variant that will include a gear differential as well as front and rear anti-roll bars. Like the Gen3, the carpet-specific kit is made up using 85 percent new parts, however most of the previous parts are still usable with the Gen3 kits. The car utilises a new chassis that features optimised flex characteristics while accepting optional chassis weights, allowing to adjust the overall weight as well as the weight balance for a wide range of track conditions. Updated side pods, that match the chassis and separated bulkhead supports add to the overall construction. With the use of optional carbon fibre side stiffeners the chassis flex can be fine-tuned to suit the driver’s needs.

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April 8, 2020

Tamiya Grasshopper 2005 Candy Green 2WD buggy kit

Tamiya have announced the soon return of their 2005 Grasshopper Candy Green 2WD buggy kit. The latest re-release of the popular 1980’s buggy features a pre-painted TS52 candy green body shell and it uses the iconic tub chassis, independent front and rigid axle rear suspension, a simple drivetrain powered by a 380-size brushed motor as well as front rib and rear sand paddle tyres mounted on white multi-piece rims. The kit makes a great first off-road buggy, it brings back some memories from the past and it will hit stores by the end of May.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

April 6, 2020

Roche Rapide F1 Evo2 chassis kit

Roche have announced the soon release of their Rapide F1 Evo2 1/10th scale formula pan car kit. The latest incarnation will feature a new design main chassis, lower pod and rear pod plate as well as an updated battery mount. The chassis allows for ±5mm wheelbase adjustment of the front suspension while the redesigned top deck optimizes on-power chassis flex and support. In addition it offers two centre shock positions. Also new with the Evo2 is a redesigned 7075 aluminium front bulkhead to connect the upper and lower arms while the servo mount allows to shift the servo for weight bias adjustment purposes. Other features include a new design steering arm mount for easier Ackermann adjustment, a new caster and camber mount plate allows for five different camber and four caster angle settings, and a new DVS-V3 centre shock ensures quick rear droop adjustments. The kit is rounded out by a new design side tube friction damper, a new design motor mount in a 2-tone design, and a new centre pivot system. An independent rear wing mount with seven wing heigh adjustments is the icing on the cake. The kit is set for a release in mid-April.

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April 6, 2020

Tamiya Mercedes CLK-GTR TT-01 Type-E kit

Coming soon from Tamiya is the Mercedes CLK-GTR TT-01 Type-E GT kit. The model was originally released on the TA-03R chassis and this release sees the classic race car body mounted on the proven and beginner friendly TT-01 Type-E chassis. The actual car was powered by a behemoth 6-liter V12 engine, and back in 1997 it had a highly successful FIA GT Championship season, taking six wins in eleven races on its way to the team and driver championships. The kit is set for a release in May.

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April 3, 2020

Tamiya Terra Scorcher 2020 re-release 4WD buggy kit

Coming soon from Tamiya is the Terra Scorcher 2020 re-release 4WD buggy kit. First issued in 1988 the buggy is a collector’s favourite and it features an independent double wishbone suspension all-round, a shaft-driven all-wheel drive transmission, universal front driveshafts as well as anti-roll bars and a new aluminium motor mount to better cope with the power of today’s brushless motors and LiPo batteries. A futuristic multi-part body shell and equal-width front and rear wheels and tyres round out the package. The kit is set for a release in May.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

March 29, 2020

Fenix F1 70 formula chassis kit – Coming soon

Fenix have released first images of their forthcoming new F1 70 chassis kit that allows to build an easy yet swift base for the company’s 1970s Formula 1 body shells such as the Lotus 78, March 761 and Ferrari T4. Machined from carbon fibre the chassis kit will make for a simple and lightweight base with the 1-piece design – that sees the rear T-bar as part of the main chassis – making for easy, limited adjustment possibilities without compromising overall performance. Also included in the kit come carbon fibre parts such as a shorty LiPo battery mount with O-ring retainer, a simple centre shock mount, and a stand-up mount for low-profile servos. Full details will become available in time of the release that isn’t too far away.

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March 27, 2020

Carisma Racing CRF-1 chassis only kit

Carisma Racing have announced the release of a chassis-only Pro version of their successful CRF-1 formula pan car. A winner right out of the box the car took the TQ and win at the opening round of the 2020 BRCA Formula nationals and it includes a full set of team-suggested option parts as standard, allowing the racer to then choose the body type, the correct wheels and tyres for the tracks they race on, and their choice of electrics. The no compromise kit includes the CRF-1 Team Spec carbon fibre race chassis kit, a full CR optional spring set, a race-spec ball diff as well as a front anti-roll bar set. Not included are the body, wings, wheels, tyres and electronics.

Source: Carisma [carisma-shop.com]

March 24, 2020

Tamiya M-06 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia kit

Tamiya have released their new Volkswagen Karmann Ghia kit based on the popular M-06 M-class chassis. The Karmann Ghia was a stylish coupé based upon the same platform as the legendary Beetle. Its body was designed by Italian firm Ghia and manufactured by the German company Karmann. The polycarbonate body in this replica sits on top of the Tamiya RWD M-06 chassis. The M-06 chassis features a rear-mounted motor, rear-drive setup and features a longitudinally-mounted battery pack, with R/C equipment positioned on either side for optimum balance and a low centre of gravity. 4-wheel double wishbone suspension uses metal-plated wheels, equipped with 60D radial tires at the front and 60D super grip tyres at the rear. In addition, a 3-piece steering linkage offers nimble handling response.

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