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January 27, 2016

HB 1/8th scale nitro GT kit

Coming soon from HB is a D815 based 1/8th scale nitro GT kit. Designed for the growing GT category the car is based off of the World Championship winning D815 nitro off-road buggy, sharing many parts such as the front and rear lower A-arms, and bulkheads, steering, the radio plate assembly and more. New to the on-road racer is the aluminium chassis with reduced front kick-up and the centre drivetrain with 2-speed gearbox. More information about the car will become available soon.

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January 27, 2016

HRC Racing soldering iron & new accessories

Coming from HRC Distribution are several new products out of their HRC Racing brand. First up is an updated soldering iron whose redesigned tip support allows the use of four different tips for a wide range of applications. Also new is a red-colour fibreglass tape made for lightweight battery mounting. The red colour adds a splash of colour to black-themed chassis and also fits perfectly to red alloy cars such as the ones from TOP and Kyosho. Also new is a large range of battery connector adapters that includes XT60, Ultra-T, EC5, EC3, TRX and Tamiya types. The adapters are ideal for swift and easy connecting of formerly incompatible plug types. The adapters are available in countless configurations. Made to connect two battery packs or two devices in parallel are two Ultra-T plug adapters. Utilising one female and two male or one male and two female connectors, the adapters are a handy alternative to the common Y-harnesses. The plug adapter range is rounded out by three jumper/bind adapters with TRX, XT60 and Deans Ultra-T connectors.

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January 27, 2016

Mckune Design carbon fibre wing plates & buttons

Mckune Design have introduced their new carbon fibre wing plates and wing buttons. The wing plates feature chamfered edges and pocketing and are available for Team Associated, Yokomo, Xray, Schumacher, and PR Racing 1/10th scale buggies. The wing buttons feature a drilled and chamfered design and weigh in at just 0.7 grams for the pair. They are usable for off-road and on-road 1/10th scale vehicles and they are designed for the use with M3 flat head screws.

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January 27, 2016

Scorpion portable USB charger

Coming from Scorpion is a portable USB charger for the use with 2S to 6S LiPo battery packs. The compact devise is powered by an external LiPo battery that is connected through its balancer port and it allows to charge mobile phones, tablets and other gadgets with an 5V/2A output. The USB charger utilises several safety features including short circuit, overload, over temperature and low-voltage protection. The charger measures compact 78x25x17mm and it is available from now on.

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January 27, 2016

Team Magic E5 1/10th scale electric monster truck

Team Magic have introduced their forthcoming E5 1/10th scale electric monster truck. The vehicle features a fully ball-raced 4WD transmission, fully adjustable pivot ball suspension, big bore shock absorbers and it is designed for the use with 2S to 3S LiPo battery packs. Also included are a genuine Hobbywing speed controller, Savöx steering servo and an LED light system along a clear polycarbonate bodyshell. The truck will become available as brushed or brushless variant in April.

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January 27, 2016

TLR 8ight-E 4.0 1/8th E-Buggy kit

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new 8ight-E 4.0 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. The fourth generation of TLR’s successful buggy builds on a proven platform with updates to the suspension geometry and drivetrain layout that make it easier to drive while further boosting performance. The new suspension geometry makes it easier for drivers of all experience levels to turn faster lap times with fewer mistakes, particularly when harnessing the power of a high-output brushless motor system.

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January 27, 2016

VBC Racing Lightning FX aluminium chassis plate

Coming from VBC Racing and made for the Lightning FX is an aluminium main chassis plate. A trend in touring car racing when running on high-grip surfaces, more and more pan cars now also enjoy the advantages of running higher rigidity chassis. The latest is VBC Racing’s high-end formula car that can be equipped with a black anodised 7075 aluminium main chassis. Offering silver chamfered edges the part not only looks cool, it also helps to calm the car’s reactions while making it more consistent when running on high-bite surfaces or when utilising high-traction tyres. Also new and advised to run in combination with the aforementioned alloy chassis is an aluminium lower pod plate. Just like the main chassis the plate comes black anodised, laser-etched and with silver chamfered edges.

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January 27, 2016

Spektrum DX6R DSMR smart radio system

Coming soon from Spektrum is the DX6R DSMR smart radio system. It offers an Andriod-powered full-colour touch screen, WiFi connectivity for firmware upgrades and Apps as well as 5.5ms frame rates, telemetry functions and Bluetooth model transfer. The wireless link also allows the use of FPV headsets, the ergonomics, including wheel angle and trigger settings, can be customised to the driver’s needs and the 250 model memory allows for more space than most modellers need. The 6-channel radio set includes SR6000T and SR2000 receivers, it comes with a LiIon battery with charging base and it supports AVC programming for compatible receivers.

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