Following yesterday’s first teaser image Futaba have released a first official photo of their forthcoming flagship 2.4GHz radio system. The 7PX will feature a full remodelled case, a 4.3 inch touchscreen display, it will utilise the T-FHSS Super Response transmitting system and a new R324SBS 4-channel multi-antenna diversity receiver. Full details are expected to surface during this year’s Shizuoka Hobby Show in May.
View the transmitter in full here
Pro-Line have introduced a new body shell for 313mm wheelbase trail trucks in the form of the 1966 Chevy C-10 cab and bed body. Designed for for SCX10 Trail Honcho kit and resembling the iconic C-10 truck, the body offers carefully sculpted, realistic undercut details and a separate bed section for scale looks and loads of customising possibilities. The body is moulded from high-quality Lexan material, it comes clear, including window masks and decal sheet.
Pro-Line have introduced two new body shells for solid axle monster trucks. First up is the 2007 Chevy Silverado Extra Cab body. Capturing the unique design cues and details of the ’07 vehicle, the body is a direct fit for many stock and custom trucks and it comes including window masks and decal sheet. Also new is the SUV-style Guardian body with large side panels, that are making it easy to wrap it in your favourite full-size monster truck body scheme. Like the Silverado the body is made from genuine Lexan material and it comes including window masks and decal sheet.
IGT8 have announce the release of the 2017 version of their high-performance IFMAR spec 1/8th nitro GT chassis. Updates include an optimised suspension geometry for less roll and more traction, harder suspension arms for less flex and increased response as well as a lighter and smaller transmission with 0.8 pitch. Also included in the kit are a lightweight high performance clutch bell for better acceleration and all features that were previously part of the IGT8 Red. The new car, a successor of the proven and aforementioned IGT8 Red, is expected to hit the market in May 2017.
Coming from Techra and made for the Xray T4 series of touring cars is a battery mount system. Utilising machined, L-shaped 7075-T6 aluminium brackets the mounts are designed to minimise chassis tweak while giving the option of using the supplied hook and loop strap or optional fibre-reinforced tape to hold down the battery pack. The brackets sport a 2-tone black and orange finish and included in the set is also suitable mounting hardware.
Italian company Mon-Tech Racing has introduced their new WR4 body shell for 1/10th rally cars. Made from touch 1mm polycarbonate the lid sports VW Polo-inspired contours and it comes with a 2-piece rear wing, window masks and a decal sheet and it fits most 190mm touring and rally car chassis.
Pro-Line have introduced the new Elite body shell for the Team Associated B64 series of 1/10th scale 4WD buggies. The body features an overall low-slung design with sweeping lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track. A cab-forward design with rails extending up the hood and A-pillar provides enhanced steering while a sloped centre fin balances out the rear of the car with great side-bite. The rear of the side pods feature outer ridges designed to lead air up to the included 6.5″ Air Force rear wing, maximising rear grip. The body is made of genuine Lexan material, it comes including two wings, window masks and a decal sheet.
Futaba have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming 7PX 2.4GHz radio system. The top-of-the-foodchain radio will feature a 4.3 inch colour touch panel LC display, the telemetry-compatible T-FHSS SR Super Response transmitting system and it will come with a new diversity receiver for even greater signal transmission reliability. We bring you more information on the radio as soon as they become available.
Source: Futaba [futaba.co.jp]
