JTP have introduced their latest option part for the Kyosho RB6.6 in the form of the V2 front shock tower. Designed to better suit the laydown transmission layout of the current car, the shock stay is of a lower and wider design, giving the buggy an overall lower centre of gravity and thus more stability around the track. The tower is cut from USA-made high-quality 3K weave 4mm carbon fibre and available now.
Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their new aluminium battery thumb nuts for the Team Associated B6 series of vehicles. Larger in diameter for improved grip and easier battery swaps the parts come machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, they sport silver chamfered edge details for looks and an anodised surface for wear. The thumb screws are a direct replacement usable with all common B6-series battery braces and available in black or blue anodising.
Round two of the Argentinian Metropolitan Championship was held at the Speed Paradise track recently. In the Pro Nitro Buggy class Nicolas Bregante took the win in the 30-minute main final with a one lap margin on Alvardo Colombo in second. Sebastian Recio would complete the podium in 3rd, about 0.3 seconds down on Alvaro. Lucas Lemes and Matias Lence rounded out the top 5 result.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
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.
Amain’s Silver Dollar Raceway recently played host to the 2017 Tekin Shootout. In the Pro Nitro Buggy class the 20-minute A-main saw a close fight between Austin Blair (SWorkz) and CJ Jelin (Xray) who constantly swapped positions due to being on different fuel strategies. In the closing stages and after the final fuel stop, Austin got into the lead again and even after a hard chase CJ was not able to catch him again meaning Austin would take the win a narrow 0.132 seconds in front of CJ while Mason Eppley (Tekno) rounded out the top 3.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
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.
The Finnish Winter Jumps Offroad Indoor Championship concluded this past weekend with the final round being held at the Model Expo Toy Fair in front of thousands of spectators. Due to the unfortunate clash with the EOS finale in Austria some of the Finnish frontrunners such as Haatanen, Salmela and Valander would be absent from the meeting. This made way for young and talented Konsta Saarinen who had a shot at both the 2WD and 4WD titles. Ultimately he would clearly dominate the weekend, taking the TQs and wins in both classes and with him the double title.
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.
