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December 4, 2018

Tamiya Super Astute 2018 re-release buggy kit

Coming soon from Tamiya is the Super Astute 2018 re-release 1/10th scale 2WD buggy kit. The original kit was released back in 1991 and the basic construction and design of the model remains true to the original, with various minor upgrades that ensure the kit is usable with today’s high-power batteries and motors. The gearbox is modernised and features a slipper clutch as well as durable internals while the battery compartment was slightly enlarged, allowing to take modern day rounded profile LiPo battery packs. Other features include grey-colour CVA shocks, high-traction tyres and a 2-piece body shell and under cowl. The kit will hit stores in January.

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December 4, 2018

Tamiya 1/14 Buggyra Fat Fox TT-01 Type-E race truck

The next in the line of Tamiya’s popular TT-01 Type-E-based race trucks is the Buggyra Fat Fox kit. This model recreates the Buggyra Racing Fat Fox piloted in the 2018 season of the European truck racing circuit by 2017 champion Adam Lacko. The realistic body is a 3-piece set made from lightweight and durable polycarbonate, with separately moulded plastic side mirrors, coupler and rear bumper parts. The TT-01 Type-E chassis is a proven performer, and this chassis is fitted with dedicated semi-truck wheels and tyres for the model. The bathtub frame of the evolved shaft-driven 4WD TT-01 Type-E has its motor and battery close to the ground for lower centre of gravity and optimum balance. Mounted on the bathtub frame is a fibreglass reinforced nylon upper deck and gear covers improving rigidity, as well as a 3-piece tie rod providing a smoother steering action. The low center of gravity, great balanced design, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system, and front and rear differential gears all come together to produce excellent operating ability. 70mm-diameter radial tires are paired with wheels developed just for this model; the high sidewalls make for forgiving turns. The kit will hit stores very soon.

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December 4, 2018

Team Associated SC28 RTR FOX Factory Truck

Team Associated have introduced their new SC28 RTR FOX Factory Truck. Headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, Fox Factory Holding Corp. “FOX” designs and manufactures performance-defining ride dynamics products for bicycles, on-road and off-road vehicles and trucks, side-by-side vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, and motorcycles. Team Associated have announced a new licensed version of the FOX SC28 short course body, featuring an orange paint scheme with the iconic FOX logo. The included 2.4GHz transmitter allows complete control, enabling drivers to navigate around, through, and over obstacles with ease. After the vehicle’s integrated battery becomes discharged, the convenient built-in transmitter charger makes it easy to get back to full power and ready to run in less than an hour. A built-in rechargeable battery and four AA batteries are included, so it is ready to go right out of the box.

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November 30, 2018

Xray XT2C’19 carpet specification 2WD stadium truck kit

Following the introduction of the XT2D’19 1/10th scale 2WD stadium truck kit for outdoor and low-grip track conditions, Xray now also release a carpet specific variant for high grip carpet and astro turf tracks. Taking most of the XT2D’s design features the carpet specification kit only includes a front motor, laydown gearbox as it is the current standard for high-grip setups. Otherwise the 2019 kit mostly relies on the XT2D 2019’s features, such as a narrower gearbox design, updated rear suspension mounts, multi-functional rear uprights, 2.5mm pin driveshafts and new rear suspension arms that allow to mount the shocks in the front or the rear of the A-arm. Included in the kit comes an upgraded gear differential with new, hardened outdrives to accommodate the 2.5mm pin driveshafts while an updated hardening process ensure longer parts life. Also included in the kit are hard-composite steering blocks for improved handling in high-grip conditions, 4.5mm rear hex adapters, and a mix of greased and oiled ball bearings for improved durability and a free-spinning drivetrain.

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November 30, 2018

Roche P12 Evo 1/12th scale pan car kit

Available soon from Roche is the P12 Evo 1/12th scale pan car kit. The 2018 European Stock, Masters of Foam and BRCA Championship winning car comes with a newly designed 2.0mm 7075 aluminium main chassis and rear pod plate while the updated 7075 aluminium low centre of gravity motor mount ensures a lower overall CG. The new design graphite top and rear pod plate are compatible with the gear diff weight balancing system and the aluminium floating servo mount us mini and micro size compatible for 28-31mm and 31-33mm servos. Other new parts include a bell crank steering system with 6-step Ackermann adjustment, new design carbon fibre lower arms and a newly developed aluminium front bulkhead with long/short wheelbase adjustment The kit is rounded out by a new carbon fibre front bumper and a large foam bumper.

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November 29, 2018

HPI Racing introduce Jumpshot V2.0 ST & MT

Available soon from HPI Racing are the new Jumpshot ST and MT V2.0 1/10th scale 2WD trucks. Both feature a brand new look, tougher drivetrain gears, a more powerful motor and upgraded steering and suspension parts, plus a larger and easier to access battery box. Also the motor is now upgraded to an extra-powerful 12-turn, 550-size machinery and punchier gearing for extra speed and acceleration. With a T-plug battery connection, it’s also easy to instantly fit a LiPo battery. No word yet on a release date.

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November 29, 2018

Xray XT2C’19 2WD stadium truck – Coming soon

Coming soon from Xray is the XT2C’19 1/10th scale 2WD stadium truck kit. Sharing the same platform as the recently introduced XT2D’19 Dirt Spec kit, the Carpet Spec truck is understood to be a dedicated variant for medium to ultra high grip astro turf and carpet tracks. Full details will surface in time for the release.

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November 28, 2018

BMT 801 series nitro & electric RTR buggies

Italian company BMT has introduced the new 801 series nitro and electric ready-to-run buggies. Both utilise hard-anodised 7075 ergal chassis plates and 3-diff shaft drivetrains with front CVA driveshafts for great forward traction and efficiency. The fully adjustable suspension utilises 4mm aluminium shock stays and threaded 17mm aluminium big bore shock absorbers with 4mm shock shafts for exceptional rough track handling while front and rear anti-roll bars ensure crisp handling in high-bite track conditions. The nitro variant includes Ferodo-clad brake pads for best possible stopping performance and sealed receiver boxes ensure the electronics stay dry in wet weather conditions. The 801 nitro buggy comes equipped with a Hyper 21 Turbo nitro engine while the 801EP E-Buggy is propelled by a 2000kV Hobbywing motor and 100A-rated 4S LiPo-compatible speed controller, the latter also includes a programming card. Both cars are controlled by 14kg-cm Savöx steering servos and the sets are rounded off by 2.4GHz radio systems, pre-decorated body shells and grippy buggy tyres.

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