June 13, 2016

New VBC Racing Wildfire D08 & Lightning 12M options

New VBC Racing Wildfire D08 & Lightning 12M options

Coming from VBC Racing are new option parts for the Wildfire D08 touring car and the Lightning 12M 1/12th scale pan car kit. Starting with the Wildfire D08 part, the Dynamics Stabiliser Link System was first introduced with the Dynamics Edition kit and it is now also available separately as an upgrade for standard D08 kits. The new mounting system is meant to improve responsiveness by reducing tolerances in order to further up the car’s performance.

Continue reading here


June 13, 2016

Tamiya TB Evo.6 MS shaft-driven touring car kit

Tamiya TB Evo.6 MS shaft-driven touring car kit

Following a first image and only brief information Tamiya have announced all details of the forthcoming shaft-driven TB Evo.6 MS touring car kit. The competition car is based on a 2mm aluminium lower chassis to make for improved performance especially in high-grip conditions while a 2mm carbon fibre upper plate ensures optimised flex characteristics with the car also featuring an updated aluminium centre bulkhead to create an efficient and long-lasting drivetrain. Included in the kit are also the tried-and-tested TRF418 suspension arms, big bore TRF shocks, a 20 percent lighter aluminium centre driveshaft as well as 1-piece stabiliser stoppers.

View the features and more images here


June 13, 2016

Samix SCX10 3.5mm aluminium motor plate

Samix SCX10 3.5mm aluminium motor plate

Coming from Samix and made for Axial’s SCX10 kit is a 3.5mm aluminium motor plate. The part features a machined heatsink design with ribs on both the front and the back side, enlarging the plate’s surface for improved heat dissipation while also making for a good amount of rigidity. The motor plate is a direct fit for the SCX10, Wraith and AX10 and it is available in the four colours of green, red, gun metal and black.

View more images here


June 12, 2016

Destiny introduces new RX-10S optionals

Destiny introduces new RX-10S optionals

Destiny have introduced new option parts for the RX-10S 4WD touring car. First up is a progressive shock system that utilises a common design. Alloy inserts with triangular cut-outs and solid shock pistons make for progressive shock action on damper compression as the holes the shock fluids travels through become smaller while the pistons move up during compression. The tubes come black anodised for wear while the machined pistons offer high precision for even shock action. The set includes four inserts and four pistons and it is best used on asphalt tracks where it can add drivability and traction. Also new are 4mm aluminium wheel hubs with laser-etched markings for easy identification as well as aluminium diff cams as a replacement for the standard composite parts. Both the hubs and cams come in sets of two pieces.

View the other new parts here


June 10, 2016

MD Racing MDP12-2017 – Teaser

MD Racing MDP12-2017 – Teaser

Spanish company MD Racing have released a first teaser image of their MDP12-2017 1/12th scale pan car kit. Designed to make setup as easy as possible without compromising performance the vehicle will feature many unique ideas such as a highly adjustable front end that offers a total of seven track width settings, the reactive castor is adjustable between 2.5 degree and 7.5 degree using two shims and the castor can be set between 0 and 14 degree by loosening two fasteners. Furthermore the front end allows for wheel axle height adjustments and the car is equipped with a flex adjustment feature and a floating servo mount. Last but not least the chassis allows for four different electronics placements, the roll dampers are of a 4mm big bore design and the rear power pod offers quick adjustment ride height settings. More information about the kit should become available soon.

Source: MD Racing [mdracingrc.com]


June 10, 2016

JConcepts RC8B3 Strike 2 & 8ight-T 4.0 Finnisher body

JConcepts RC8B3 Strike 2 & 8ight-T 4.0 Finnisher body

During this weekend’s ROAR 1/8th Fuel Off-road Nationals at Thornhill Raceway in Hutto, Texas, JConcepts have introduced two new nitro off-road bodyshells. First up is the Strike 2 for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy. The refinements done target especially towards lower grip tracks with the front pod “finger channels” and rear spoiler improving stability and traction on today’s high-speed tracks while also making for more downforce which is essential on lower grip surfaces.

Continue reading here


June 10, 2016

Exotek 22 series heavy duty alloy servo arms

Exotek 22 series heavy duty alloy servo arms

Exotek have introduce two heavy duty aluminium servo arms for the TLR 22 range of off-road vehicles. Machined from 7075-T6 alloy the servo arms are much stronger than the original plastic items, making for greatly improved durability and steering authority. Designed to use the stock TLR 4/40 ball end the servo arms are also of a clamping design for added security even when the servo screw comes off. The black anodised parts are available for 25T spline servos such as Futaba and Savöx and also as 23T variant for Spektrum, Sanwa and KO Propo servos.

View more images here


June 10, 2016

Xray XB8E 2016 1/8th electric off-road buggy kit

Xray XB8E 2016 1/8th electric off-road buggy kit

Xray have announced the 2016 variant of their XB8E 1/8th E-buggy kit. Building on the successful XB8 platform the 2016 kit makes use of many of the improvements and refinements introduced with this year’s XB8 nitro buggy, such as an updated suspension package, a new chassis and some redesigned drivetrain parts. Starting with the chassis, the 7075-T6 aluminium part makes for an optimised weight balance thanks to being 4mm shorter to move the weight forward. A more narrow front end is meant to improve steering while the rear and is wider for increased stability. Excessive machining keeps the weight of the 3mm plate at a minimum. Part of the new chassis package are also updated side guards that are mounted from above as well as newly designed chassis braces with the rear one allowing to mount an optional graphite brace to stiffen the rear end.

Continue reading here