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July 17, 2018

GL Racing GLA V2 micro racing car

Coming from GL Racing is their new GLA V2 micro racing car kit. Fitting 1/27th and 1/28th scale classes the GLA V2 builds on the popular V1 and features a re-designed layout of the bottom chassis plate that now has all holes and screws located along the centre line of chassis which will reduce tweak and maximise flex. Also new are the redesigned servo and battery mount to fit the new chassis, while wider rear lower suspension arms and camber links to improve the rear stability of the car by changing the suspension geometry. A newly designed motor mount makes gear mesh adjustment more easy and precise and included with the car also come a servo saver as well as front and rear carbon shock towers. Other features include the efficient Hobbywing micro brushless ESC, a fast and durable servo, four-wheel double arm suspension system with friction grease dampers, as well as a smooth shaft driven transmission and ASC compatibility. Coming soon is also a 90mm and 94mm wheelbase conversion kit.

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July 17, 2018

Tamiya TA07 MS – Teaser image

Tamiya have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming TA07 MS 1/10th scale electric touring car kit. No other information than the image above is available yet but the fully-blown race variant of Tamiya’s intermediate-level single-belt touring car is set for a first public appearance at the forthcoming JMRCA All-Japan Touring Car Nationals. We bring you more information as it becomes available.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

July 13, 2018

FTX Kanyon 1/10 XL 4WD RTR trail truck

FTX have introduced their forthcoming new Kanyon 1/10 XL 4WD ready-to-run trail truck. The vehicle utilises a multi-link suspension featuring adjustable oil-filled shock absorbers and the high-torque 60T brushed motor drives a rugged, all metal output pinion, crown and transmission gears for extra reliability. Front universal driveshafts and centre telescopic sliding shafts keep the power connected to all wheels through high clearance front and rear locked axles. The Kanyon’s off-road inspired semi-scale bodyshell features a number of additional moulded accessories such as wheel arches, luggage tray, roll cage, front grill and head, tail and spotlights. To wrap things up 13 factory-installed LED lamps provide the necessary illumination for you to keep your rig on the trail long after the sun goes down. Aluminium front and rear bumper and body mounts provide a wide selection of optional positioning for possible aftermarket options. Supersoft aggressive lug pattern tyres are mounted to scale style wheels for a realistic finish. With a blend of semi-scale looks, reliable chassis platform and over ten percent bigger size than most trail crawlers, the kit is ideal for entry-level modellers and modders alike.

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July 9, 2018

HB Racing RGT8-E 1/8th electric GT – Coming soon

Coming this Fall is HB Racing’s new RGT8-E electric GT kit of which the brand has released first images of. The vehicle builds on the EFRA European Championship winning RGT8 nitro kit and it already has proven its performance by taking the 2018 EFRA GTE European title in the hands of double champion, Rosario Giaimo. The kit features the proven RGT8 front and rear gearbox and suspension parts combined with an adjustable battery compartment and a double clamping design motor mount. Full information will become available in time for the release that is scheduled for October.

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July 6, 2018

Tamiya Hahn Racing MAN & Conghead 6×6 XB RTR

Coming from Tamiya are two new ready-to-run XB series kits in the form of the Team Hahn Racing MAN TGS Euro race truck and the Conghead 6×6 monster truck. The MAN TGS builds on the proven TT-01 Type-E chassis and it comes factory assembled and including a pre-painted and pre-decorated body shell. The specifications are identical to the kit version, however the XB variant also includes a 2.4GHz radio system, steering servo, receiver, speed controller as well as a NiMH battery and a wall charger. The same items can also be found in the 1/18 scale Conghead 6×6 package with the 6-wheeler monster truck also coming with a pre-painted and pre-decorated body shell. The vehicle builds on the G6-01 chassis and both trucks will hit stores sometime in August.

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July 3, 2018

Kyosho Inferno MP9e Evo 1/8th E-Buggy kit

Kyosho Europe have released first images of their forthcoming Inferno MP9e Evo 1/8th electric buggy kit. The vehicle builds on the successful, 8-times World Championship-winning MP9 and MP9e platform but features a redesigned chassis layout with a very forward-moved weight bias as components such as the steering servo, radio box and speed controller are located towards the front axle while the motor is now in a mid-ship position. The highly regarded flat control and aerial posture of the previous model has been maintained while a forward weight shift has improved balance for optimised handling. In addition, subtle changes to the battery mount create a lower centre of gravity that combines with the race-tested body design of the MP9e Evo to deliver superior cornering, traction, and rough surface performance required of a racing buggy to perform successfully at the highest level. The kit features the front and rear suspension and drive systems from the latest Inferno MP9 TKI4 10th Anniversary Special Edition and the layout of the A7075T6 hard anodised aluminium chassis fas been specifically designed for the MP9e Evo to optimise weight distribution for electric power performance and a lower centre of gravity.

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June 29, 2018

Kyosho tease updated MP9 E-buggy

Kyosho have released a first official teaser image of their forthcoming new Inferno MP9-based 1/8th electric buggy kit. Currently in use at this week’s 2018 Alabama Manufacturer Shootout race in Cullman, Alabama, in the hands of Jared Tebo, the buggy is expected be fully unveiled next week. While sporting a new radical body shell design with a rear shark fin, the buggy is also expected to feature a totally new weight distribution. We bring you more details on the kit as they become available.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

June 29, 2018

MST TCR series 1/10th 2WD on-road kit – Coming soon

Max Speed Technology soon have their all-new TCR series 1/10th scale 2WD on-road chassis kits available. The cars will feature an independent four wheel suspension, six wheelbase settings and they offer the ability to run a total of three motor and drivetrain configurations including a front, rear-mid or rear motor layout. The kit was developed with the focus on a simple and easy to work on yet highly versatile platform that is ideal for entry and club level racing series. More information will become available in time for the release. Also coming soon are suitable body shells with the first to show being a classic Honda Civic EG6.

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