CML Distribution have introduced three new aluminium Fastrax option parts for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The range includes a CNC-machined aluminium gearbox case, an aluminium front bumper set and an aluminium rear bumper set all of which are made of high-quality alloy. The black anodised surfaces prevents the parts from becoming stained or damaged and machined edge details on the bumper parts improve the visual appearance.
Coming soon from Tamiya is an aluminium bulkhead for the TB05 touring car. The lower bulkhead replaces the standard A3 plastic part for an item of higher precision and stability. In addition the bulkhead incorporated a ball-raced anti-roll bar mount with the needed 740-size bearings, stoppers and grub screws being also part of the package.
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Coming soon from Tamiya is the TA07 MS 1/10th 4WD touring car kit. The full-option kit will include a 2.25mm carbon fibre main chassis, a 2.0mm vertical upper deck construction as well as 2mm lower bulkheads for improved traction on acceleration. Also part of the package is a 20T centre pulley that will reduce natural drivetrain drag. Other features include a multi-piece carbon fibre and aluminium floating servo mount and a highly adjustable battery hold down system with carbon fibre tabs that do away with the need to use fibre-reinforced tape. The kit is set for a release in mid-December.
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The FunCup Austria was held as part of the Modellbau Vienna fair last week. The race was held on Thursday on the same track as the ETS the following weekend. In the 17.5T Touring A-main it was Rudolf Pletka with the win from Michael Hueber in 2nd. Wolfgang Richter rounded out an all-Xray 1-2-3.
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The STR track played host to the final round of the Greek 1/8th Buggy National Championship last weekend. It was the deciding round of the championship and it was multi-time National Champion, Tasos Paparegas who was the man to beat all weekend. After taking the pole position he also took the win in the main final, scoring the fastest lap in the process. With the victory Tasos also took his seventh consecutive title. Giannis Perogiannis came in 2nd at the final round as Thanos Makropoylos rounded out the top 3.
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New from RC Maker is an all-in-one carbon fibre parts tray. It manages to integrate a setup station holder and parts tray all in one, providing a very lightweight and compact solution to keeping your pit table clean and tidy. It is made of the highest quality 3mm carbon fibre, and features a screw together construction, which allows disassembly for cleaning and easy customisation of the screw colours to suit your look. The frame holder suits Hudy and Arrowmax setup stations, it incorporates a toe plate holder, setup wheel nut holder, four micro magnets to hold body clips, wrenches and accessories while four large pockets allow to separate screws, shims nuts and parts.
The second round of the MRCP Arena Winter Championship was held at the MRCP Arena track in Dagmersellen, Switzerland. More than 30 drivers attended with the numbers increasing every round. In Touring Prostock it was Daniel Burgener securing himself the TQ. In the finals however it was Michael Kammermann who would hold the upper hand with Tobias Fritzius coming in 2nd place. Daniel wasn’t able to conserve his qualifying performance, ending the day on the 3 spot after some close fights of all three drivers.
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1up Racing have introduced their new Pro Pit Iron hard-shell travel case. It offers plenty of space for the Pro Pit Iron along with its DC power cable, premium R/C solder, stand and spare tips. Three elastic bands and a mesh pocket keep everything secure. An embossed 1up logo and convenient dual-zipper closure complete the package.
