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October 17, 2018

Tamiya Dynahead 6×6 G6-01TR truck

Coming soon from Tamiya is the Dynahead 6×6 G6-01TR 6-wheeler off-road trail truck. Based on the popular G6-01 chassis the TR version features portal hub reduction axles that up the final drive ratio to 37.35:1 for improving climbing performance, 15mm greater ground clearance and cool looks. The martially looking body shell was designed by Takayuki Yamazaki of PDC Design-works and the truck comes with 5-spoke wheels and V-tread block tyres for astonishing looks. The 453mm long truck is 4WS capable using a capable transmitter and optional rear axle parts. Included with the kit comes a 540-size brushless motor and the kit is set for a release this Winter.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

October 17, 2018

Kyosho Mini-Z MR-03Evo chassis sets

Kyosho have announced the soon release of their new Mini-Z MR-03Evo chassis sets. The Evo kits base on the proven MR-03VE Pro chassis, however the biggest news is the use of a separate receiver unit that allows to utilise a multitude of different brand transmitters such as KO Propo’s EX-2 and EX-RR, Futaba’s 7PX and 7XC as well as Kyosho’s own KT-18, EX-6 or KT-531P to name just a few. The receiver unit is easily interchangeable, sitting on top of the chassis. Other new features include an 11.2-times faster CPU unit for increased steering feeling and a 100-times faster responding ESC unit for best possible throttle control. The ESC is now also adjustable using the I.C.S. manager in order to allow the use of brushed motors with the same speed controller. The Evo chassis are available as wide track W-MM set including a 12000kV brushless motor and also as narrow track N-MM2 variant with a 5600kV brushless motor. Both come equipped with ball bearings and the ball diff set II.

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October 12, 2018

Team Corally SSX-10 200mm pan car kit

Available now from Team Corally is the SSX-10 1/10th 200mm pan car kit. Announced for a good amount of time and finally hitting stores the Worlds GT chassis is constructed from carbon fibre and red anodised aluminium in combination with high-strength composite plastic parts. The car builds on a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis and features a fully adjustable front end as well as a link-type rear suspension. Included are also a precision-ground graphite rear axle, a CNC-machined delrin spur gear as well as a composite front bumper for chassis protection. The kit is compatible to standard Pro10/WGT tyres and 200mm body shells.

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October 12, 2018

Xray XB4 2019 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

Xray have introduced the 2019 variant of their IFMAR World Championship winning XB4 1/10th 4WD buggy platform. The buggy underwent a couple of updates especially in the rear suspension and drivetrain department to further improve drivability and durability. New for 2019 are the multifunction rear uprights that help to generate more traction and increase stability while new longer rear driveshafts with 2.5mm pins ensure smoother operation. The rear wheel axles now feature safety collars and Xray’s unique multi-position driveshafts length adjustment in order to fine-tune traction and side bite available for various track conditions. Also new are longer rear camber links that help to access the new roll centre settings the rear hubs offer while larger rear hub ball bearings increase durability. Next up are updated rear suspension arms that were redesigned to accommodate the multi-adjustable rear hubs while new, longer rear arm pivot pins match with the new geometry. In the drivetrain department the 2019 variant sports new diff outdrives that match with the 2.5mm drive pins for smoother operation. All-new bevel drive gears machined from special gear steel material reduce the weight and significantly improves reliability while the central shaft universal joints were redesigned to accommodate the new steel pinion gears. Last but not least comes a new graphite reinforcement plate between the servo saver for increased traction and improved cornering speed, a newly-shaped body makes the car more stable and improves the rotation in corners and the included new rear wheels sport a deeper recess for the wheel nuts. The kit is available from now on.

View a list of the new key features here

October 11, 2018

Yokomo reveal full BD9 details

Following a few BD9 preview images released by Yokomo earlier today, the Japanese company now revealed more details of their forthcoming new electric 4WD touring car kit. Developed to recapture the ISTC World Championship title the designers left no stone untouched which results in over 90 percent new parts compared to the current BD8 2018 kit. The integral part of the car is the redesigned carbon fibre main chassis that is machined of a graphite material while adapting a new carbon fibre rear chassis backbone for better control of the rear chassis flex. To the chassis attach new front and rear aluminium bulkheads that are spaced at 18mm and that now feature ball races for the anti-roll bars in order to improve overall precision.

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October 9, 2018

Buri-Racer tease new E2.1 & E1.3 kits

Austrian company Buri-Racer, spearhead of the growing 1/8th electric on-road stock class, has released first images of their forthcoming E2.1 and E1.3 kits. Starting with the E2.1, the car offers a new layout and several updates compared to the previous E1.2. Basically a full redesign the car utilises a new centre belt layout with the motor siting in a new location, mounted to a separate motor mount that makes for a more central motor position. Also new are the rear pod side plates that allow for a wider range of ride height settings compared to the E1.2. The system works without shims and it’s patent pending. Also new is the front end with three different ride height settings and quick camber adjustment feature.

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October 5, 2018

3Racing Sakura FF Evo 1/10th FWD touring car

Adding to the growing range of front wheel driven 1/10th touring cars is 3Racing’s new Sakura FF Evo. The car utilises a carbon fibre upper and lower deck construction for optimised flex characteristics and several battery positioning options. The new lower suspension arms are 1mm wider for increased track width and stability while the newly developed low-profile big bore shock absorbers ensure exceptional traction and side bite. Other features include a 17T nylon idler gear for durability, a zero tolerance steering design for improves steering characteristics and stability as well as metal bevel gears for the differential and a lightweight carbon fibre servo mount for reduced overall weight.

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October 4, 2018

Losi Baja Rey & Rock Rey RTR BND trucks

Losi have announced the soon release of their new Baja Rey and Rock Rey 4WD 1/10th scale BND kits. The proven Baja Rey desert truck is built on one of the most advanced chassis ever conceived for a ready-to-run vehicle. It comes equipped with a Dynamite 3800Kv brushless power system, as well as a long-travel suspension, so owners can tear across all types of terrain at speeds of 70km/h or more. The chassis design blends scale realism with functional 4WD capabilities. The foundation consists of a 3mm, anodised aluminium chassis plate that is integrated with a realistic roll cage made of super-tough composite material. To this it adds a long-travel, independent front suspension and 4-link live rear axle that look and function exactly like their full-scale counterparts. The single-speed transmission, as well as the front and centre diffs, are sealed against the elements and engineered to handle the abuse of a high-output brushless motor and punishing terrain. Mod 1 gears further increase the durability of this desert beast. The long-travel shocks soak up the energy from big bumps and jumps. They also feature threaded shock bodies with adjustment collars so owners can fine tune the pre-load settings of the coil-over springs. External bump stops provide plush landings on the hardest surfaces. The Rock Rey builds on the same chassis technology but comes with a rock racer body shell and larger 2.2” x 5.8″ wheels and tyres. Both vehicles come factory-assembled and including a Spectrum SRS6000 receiver with Active Vehicle Control, meaning owners can use an existing or choose a new Spektrum DSMR transmitter to get the trucks going in no time.

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