April 4, 2018

HB Racing D418 4WD buggy – Teaser images

HB Racing have released first production kit images of their forthcoming D418 1/10th 4WD competition buggy. No additional information, beside what is already known, was given and so it is understood that the buggy will utilise the proven, however slightly updated, D4 series front and rear suspension elements that couple to a newly developed aluminium main chassis plate with updated weight distribution thanks to a front mounted shorty battery, a centre motor position and a more reward-facing centre bulkhead. We bring you more information on the kit as soon as it becomes available.

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April 4, 2018

RSRC 56 compartment storage box

Coming from Renaud Savoya’s own RSRC brand is a 56 compartment hardware storage box. With outer dimensions of 253x205x50mm the box is pretty compact, however the 56 inner boxes allow to store a wide range of hardware from bolts, nuts and washer up to larger items as the box utilises 36 mini storage boxes of 40x40x15mm, 18 mini boxes of 32x35x15mm and also two larger containers of 65x120x22mm. The semi-transparent box is finished with Renaud’s signature shark design and it is available now.

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April 4, 2018

Arrowmax ultra fine on-road ride height gauge

Coming from Arrowmax is their new ultra fine on-road ride height gauge for 1/10th and 1/12th scale classes. Machined from high-quality aluminium and sporting Arrowmax’s signature black and golden finish, the ride height gauge offers a measuring range of 2.2mm up to 7.8mm in ultra-fine 0.2mm increments for increased setup precision.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]


April 4, 2018

Tamiya Manta Ray 2018 hard prop shaft set

Tamiya have announced the soon release of the hard propeller shaft and aluminium motor mount set for the Manta Ray 2018 re-release 4WD buggy. The set includes new a hard steel centre driveshaft as well as reinforced couplers along mounting hardware to replace the somewhat wobbly standard item. The result is improved durability, a more efficient power supply and the ability to run faster motors. Also included in the set is an aluminium motor mount that allows to run lower turn motors thanks to its heat dissipation capacities. The set will become available by end of May.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]


April 4, 2018

Power HD sign Olivier Bultynck

Power HD have announced the signing of Belgium top driver, Olivier Bultynck to their factory team. Specialised in Electric Touring and Formula racing, Olivier is a former Formula vice European Champion as well as multi-time national Touring Modified and Formula champ. Olivier will be using Power HD’s Storm-7 and R12 servos to control his rides at national and international races this season and he has the following to say about the deal:

I feel honored to be part of the Power HD Team. They have first class products to achieve great results. I will represent their products at Nationals, ETS, European championship and other big races. Huge thanks to Mr. Harma Ye and Miss Tina Lee for their thrust and support!

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]


April 4, 2018

Race Opt T3-01 carbon fibre conversion kit

Coming soon from Race Opt is a carbon fibre conversion kit for the Tamiya T3-01 Dancing Rider trike. The chassis conversion set is a direct replacement for the standard moulded plastic parts and offers benefits such as a lower weight for improved performance, higher rigidity for better steering as well as more space to install the electronics while also allowing to play with weight distribution. In addition the battery tray is height adjustable using two screws for easy centre of gravity tuning. For those who wish to race the chassis also has a dedicated mounting location for AMB transponders. The complete set will hit stores soon.

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April 4, 2018

The Neo Race 2018 – Report

The 2018 NeoBuggy Race consisted of the same special soul with a new face as the prestigious event was hosted in a new country, at a new track, and couldn’t have been any more different than the old venue at Harper Adams in England. From a tricky clay indoor surface track that was scheduled directly in the heart of Britain’s cold and wet spring, the new venue was twice as big, on a huge permanent outdoor track, under the hot sun in Southern Spain at Redovan Raceway. The old event will be sorely missed, but the new venue was definitely worthy and tested the best drivers from all across Europe. Sure, this year’s Neo didn’t feature any of the top US drivers, but in time, they will most certainly attend as they’ll want to race at one of the best tracks in Europe. Great job by Neobuggy’s Philip Mortstedt on his vision and another successful NeoBuggy race.

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April 3, 2018

Hobbico continues as Horizon Hobby

Following a first article in The News-Gazette, a Champaign, Illinois based newspaper, Hobbico have announced that they will continue under the Horizon Hobby banner after a bankruptcy court judge approved Horizon Hobby’s purchase of Hobbico’s RC business. Hobbico declared bankruptcy in January 2018 and has initiated a sale process that sees the Great Planes and Tower Hobbies divisions, along with Axial and Arrma brands now being bought by Horizon Hobby. Hobbico employees must reapply for their jobs at Horizon Hobby before the purchase is completed this coming Friday. In a first statement Hobbico had the following to say:

[…] We are excited to share with you that the RC brands from Hobbico that you have come to rely on over the years will continue. The Bankruptcy Court has approved the sale of Hobbico’s RC business to Horizon Hobby, LLC. Horizon Hobby has been in business since 1985 and serves customers in the United States and around the World. Horizon Hobby also maintains a strong online presence and warmly welcomes Hobbico customers to its growing family. With this acquisition, Horizon Hobby looks to build upon Hobbico’s great reputation for providing quality RC products to customers across the country. […]

An official statement by Horizon Hobby is awaited after the sale closes.

Source: Hobbico [hobbico.com] & The News-Gazette [news-gazette.com] 


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