February 26, 2008

Dynamite EP4600 6 Cell Flat pack

Dynamite EP4600 6 Cell Flat pack

Dynamite have released this 4600MAh 6 cell pack in a flat configuration. Featuring EP cells, this pack overs long runtimes, even exceeding rated capacity and they have been designed for low resistance without cell damage under high amp loads. Supplied with a Traxxas connector, it can handle the high currents associated with brushless application.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]


February 25, 2008

Daily News Round-up

Daily News Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> David Crompton wins Panther Cup round – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
> Jared Scott gives his account of the Winternats – Link [serpent.com]
> New Dimonaco big bore shock absorbers – Link [modellismorc.net]
> JP Racing report from the 2008 Winternats – Link [jpracing.com]
> Team Xray at the Nürnberg Toy Fair – Link [teamxray.com]
> Cyclone D4 WCE Wins Big at Yatabe – Link [hbeurope.com]
> Modified A-main Final videos from the TITC – Link [rcforum.co.kr]


February 25, 2008

Corally release various products

Corally release various products

Corally have released a number of accessories for general RC car use, including this small assortment case. Made from transparent plastic, it features the Corally logo on its lid and is used to organize parts for your brushless motor and anything else you need to sort out. Also new is a 1.8m long roll of double sided Corally foam tape used for sticking your RC electronics in your car. Because of the dampening and shock absorption ability of the special foam it helps to protect your electronics from vibrations. Finally, Corally have all new 13-14 Teeth 48 pitch hard anodized lightweight aluminium short pinions, which are a must have to achieve the desired rear ratio as required by today’s brushless motors, especially on short tracks.

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February 25, 2008

Carson Stormracer Extreme RTR buggy

Carson Stormracer Extreme RTR buggy

Carson have released the Stormracer Extreme, a 1/10th scale buggy based on their new CV-10 chassis which is sold in ready-to-run form. The chassis features lots of adjusting possibilities to optimise the cars handling over rough terrain including camber and toe setting as well the inclusion of optional springs for use on the cars oil shock dampers. The car has shaft driven permanent 4WD and is powered by the included pull start 2,5 cc Force engine.

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February 25, 2008

Team Titan Blitz 1/10 VDS Lola

Team Titan Blitz 1/10 VDS Lola

Team Titan have released this 1/10th 200mm Blitz VDS Lola body shell. Creating lots of downforce, the front of the shell features 2 bubbles, close to the front axle line, that ensure the front of the body clears the shock towers present on most modern touring car chassis’. Made from 0.8mm thick high density polycarbonate, it is light and strong and comes supplied with decal sheet, wing and 4 piece side stiffener.

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February 25, 2008

Much More TC Multi Gauge

Much More TC Multi Gauge

Korean company Much More have released this handy multi gauge for measuring the body shell dimensions on your electric powered touring car. Configured to IFMAR specifications, the tool allows you to measure roof height (115mm), wing overhang (10mm), body height from ground to tail (35mm), wing chord (40mm) and wing end plates (40mm x 20mm). Simple to use, it removes the need to use rulers and calipers to obtain the legal cut out of your body and ensures that the car you are testing with will also pass scrutiny when the time comes.

Source: RC Forum [rcforum.co.kr]


February 24, 2008

Tamiya Baldre DB01 4wd buggy

Tamiya Baldre DB01 4wd buggy

Following the recent successful launch of the DB01 chassis buggy Durga, the designers at Tamiya are now preparing the 2nd release called Baldre, which is pronounced as “Baldur” as in the diety in Norse mythology. While the body parts set was previously introduced, Tamiya now officially announce the complete assembly kit. With fully-enclosed twin belt drivetrain and other innovations developed from the race-proven TRF501X, this buggy puts TRF racing features in the hands of everyday racers.

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February 24, 2008

LRP S18 Touring Car

LRP S18 Touring Car

We briefly showed you this car in our Toy Fair coverage and now we can present to you full information about the new S18TC from LRP. The S18 Touring Car is an 1/18 scale mini touring car with super efficient shaft driven 4WD, spider differentials front and rear, oil filled threaded shock absorbers and CVDs on all corners. The car is available as a kit or in RTR form which includes the LRP A.I. Micro Reverse waterproof speedo, LRP Phaser Sport 27MHz AM receiver, micro battery stick pack, 220V charger, LRP A2-STX Sport transmitter incl. charge socket, full-size steering servo and high performance 380 size Micro motor

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