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August 21, 2019

Team Associated introduce NanoSport

New from Team Associated is an all new concept which they call the NanoSport. Consider the game Rocket League, were the purpose is to score goals using a car, but then in real life and you have NanoSport. The package consists of 2 cars, 2 radios, batteries, chargers and the ball or puck to play with. The cars are scaled at 1/32th and feature a body shell that is shaped at the front and rear to allow the user to somewhat control and drive said ball or puck into a goal. Very reasonably priced, the focus is on fun and by including two in the package it ensures that it will be. This would make a nice gift for the holiday season and could be a great stepping stone to get more kids into RC.

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August 16, 2019

ORB Racing Forward 2WD FWD buggy – Coming soon

ORB Racing have released a first teaser image of their Forward called 1/10th scale 2WD front-wheel drive buggy conversion kit. The entirely new front/mid-motor platform utilises donor parts of a Team Associated B6.1D/DL buggy, doing away with the need to source discontinued Team Durango parts – as it was needed for its predecessor. The buggy is currently in its final stages of design and the conversion kit will become available soon.

Source: ORB Racing [facebook.com]

August 15, 2019

Traxxas TRX-4 Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² trail truck

Seen for the first time at this year’s Nuremberg International Toyfair, Traxxas has now announced the official release of the TRX-4 Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² RTR trail truck. In 2015, Mercedes-Benz released the limited-production G 500 4×4² to stake its claim as the ultimate off-road vehicle. Outfitted with a powerful V8 engine, dynamic 4WD system, and military-grade portal axles, the G 500 4×4² had no equal. Traxxas honours the rich history of the G-Class with this highly-detailed RC replica. Based on the class-leading TRX-4, the Traxxas Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² features portal axles, a high/low transmission, and locking differentials for all-terrain capability. Outfitted with 2.6” replica wheels and tyres, chrome grill and skid plate, and a full complement of scale details, the TRX-4 Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² combines iconic style with the toughness and technology of the TRX-4 Scale and Trail crawler. Portal axles lift the truck at the wheels for huge centre pumpkin ground clearance while virtually eliminating torque twist. The TRX-4’s highly adjustable chassis offers a nearly endless supply of upgrades ranging from lift kits and portal weights to full LED light kits and tough aluminium accessories.

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August 14, 2019

MST CFX-W 313mm JP1 series crawlers

MST have announced the release of their new CFX-W 313mm wheelbase JP1 series crawlers. Available in kit form or as ready-to-run set with pre-painted body shells, the vehicle features a realistic C-channel steel chassis frame for strength and scale looks while the all-metal transmission gear set provides efficiency and durability. The planetary gearbox with dual slipper clutch ensures reliable power supply, increased lifespan of all parts and optimised holding power when it is needed. The 0.6 module spur gear provided additional durability in case of high torque loads. Other features include heavy duty CV-style driveshafts, 4-gear MPA portal axles with 14.4mm offset as well as adjustable shock absorbers. A realistic front motor position helps with climbing performance as does the aluminium 4-link suspension. The kit and RTR sets are rounded out by full ball bearing sets and scale looking 1.9” wheels and tyres.

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August 13, 2019

VBC Racing Lightning10X235 Pro10 pan car kit

VBC Racing have announced the soon release of their new Lightning10X235 235mm Pro10 pan car kit. The car will feature a 7075-T6 industry-first fully adjustable front Active Lower Caster ALC system, a 7075-T6 CNC main chassis and rear lower pod with silver edge chamfers for increase handling precision and a 7075-T6 heat-treated hardened rear diff axle. The steering setup allows for an inline indirect or transverse direct front steering linkage and the chassis supports configurable inline (standard/shorty battery) or transverse (shorty battery) battery layouts. Other features include a long or short centre rear shock linkage, a TBBS-P Progressive Centre Rear Shock with diamond-cut inner shock body surface to provide superb damping smoothness and precision as well as a 7075-T6 “Aero” adjustable front steering strut bar. Full details will become available in time of the release.

Source: VBC Racing [vbcracing.com]

August 12, 2019

VBC Racing Ghost18 Edition A touring car kit

VBC Racing have announced the soon release of their Ghost18 Edition A touting car, an upgraded version of the popular Ghost18. The Edition A now comes with the upgraded 7075 aluminium main chassis and full carbon upper deck for improved handling. It also comes with full 7075 aluminium parts, full carbon graphite parts and racing quality parts. This car is ideal for club, GT races, and vintage racing with other features include full ball bearings, front and rear stabilisers and a sliding racing steering system.

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August 7, 2019

Xpress Execute FT1 FWD touring car – Coming soon

The growing front-wheel drive touring car scene is gaining more traction so to speak with Xpress being the latest company to announce the soon release of a FWD touring car kit. The Execute FT1 is currently under development with prototype cars being raced around Asia to finalise the car’s design. For now, and given the blurred-out teaser image, the vehicle seems to utilise the classic front motor design and we bring you more updates on the project as they become available.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

August 5, 2019

Tamiya GF-01TR Monster Beetle Trail kit

Tamiya have announced the soon release of their GF-01TR based Monster Beetle Trail kit. The 1/14th scale truck is based on the GF-01TR monocoque chassis that features a centrally placed motor, double wishbone suspension components with portal axles and gum-filled gear differentials. The vehicle is decked out by a moulded plastic body shell with separate window inserts and chrome details such as fog lamps, engine and exhausts. Yellow wheels and grippy chevron/pin tread tyres round out the package. The kit will hit stores in September.

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