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June 7, 2025

Bittydesign P-GT3R 1:7 Body Shell

Expanding its fleet of P-GT3R body shells offerings, Italian company Bittydesign has released the Porsche GT3R styled body in 1:7 scale for the Arrma Felony. After first releasing the body in 1:10 190mm and then 1:12, the 1.5mm thick genuine polycarbonate Lexan 1:7 shell is the first ever on which everything included in the kit arrives already pre-cut: the body, the wing, the light buckets, the front aero flaps. With everything laser-cut this ensures a perfect finish.

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June 7, 2025

VP-Pro 1:8 GT Body

Following on from its 1:8 GT Bodyshell released earlier this year, the CB-7004, VP-Pro has added second option of bodyshell for the category, the CB-7005. The new body has optimised aerodynamics for improved race performance offering excellent down force and more speed with lower fuel consumption. Made from clear polycarbonate, it is available in 2 different thickness, 0.8mm light and 1.0mm standard. Each option comes with 1.0mm thickness rear wing, mounting hardware, decals and window masks.

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June 6, 2025

Takashima D-13 MTC3 Bumper | Mi9 Front Body Support

New from Hong Kong’s Takashima D-13 comes this 3D Printed Bumper for the Mugen Seiki MTC3 and Front Body Support for the Schumacher Mi9. The MTC3 3D Printed Bumper is made from extremely durable material and is designed for long-lasting use – even if your MTC3 is no longer in use. Weighting only 1.8 grams, the Mi9 Front Body Support is engineered to reduce body deflection at high speed for improved performance.

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June 5, 2025

RC Atomic MRX 24mm battery Center Damper Mount

1:28 specialist manufacturer RC Atomic has released this Center Damper Mount for use on its MRX Master pan car kit when running 24mm batteries. This centre damper mount is for big block (24mm wide) battery in horizontal configuration with the set coming with longer plastic ball cap and all hardware required. The MRX ‘Master Edition’ chassis kit is based on the double PNWC 2024 title winning chassis from the Hong Kong manufacturer.

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June 5, 2025

Aerox Mi9 | FT9 Direct Mount LP2s Servos

Aerox, Schumacher’s accessories brand, has introduced new direct mount brushless servos for the British manufacturer’s Mi9 and FT9 1:10 Touring Cars. The new LP2s version see’s improvements in having a 4 pole Brushless Motor, a super low profile at 23mm, 3mm shorter than the LP1s and now weighs only 47-grams. It also features a titanium output shaft with 50% hardness and toughness increase. The output wire is now from the bottom of the case, making the receiver placement easier. Now compatible with the high-speed mode of major radios and the i-BUS2 protocol of FlySky Radio, remote setup parameters are now possible and it can sense the temperature data on the FlySky NB4+ Pro Radio. Direct mounting servo’s can give a cleaner look and reduce weight. Boasting a full metal case, brushless motor, titanium and steel gears the servo is perfectly specced for the speed and torque requirements of modern touring cars. The LP2s is also available with a longer 180mm wire for the front wheel drive FT9.

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June 4, 2025

Pirani joins Capricorn

Capricorn has announced that nitro onroad racing stalwart Andrea Pirani is to represent the Italian manufacturer for the 2025 and 2026 season. The Italian racer, who runs RC retailer and option parts producer Pirani RC, previously raced with Mugen Seiki but returns to Capricorn. A multiple Italian National Champion and European Championship podium finisher, his program will consist of Trophy races as well as taking part in the second of the 2 round AMSCI 1:8 Italian National Championship at Mini Autodromo Fiorano in September.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

June 3, 2025

OfficinaRC Pro Droop Gauge

Adding to their new Pro Tools Series for Setup, OfficinaRC has now released a Droop Gauge. The ultimate tool for measuring droop on 1:10 electric touring cars, it is machined from high-quality CNC aluminium and features a compact circular design. This integrates two Pro Droop Wheels. which are securely housed inside and inserted from the bottom via a threaded mounting system which means no wheel nuts are required – it is held in place with an internal O-ring. With a precision scale in 0.2 mm increments, from 21.0 mm to 24.8 mm, for ultra-fine measurements, the droop guage measures directly at wheel center, eliminating tolerance from arms, hubs, and other components.

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June 3, 2025

2025 Speed King Tour Rd3 – Report

The third round of the popular Speed King Tour 2025 was held at TM Circuit Wakayama in Wakayama prefecture of Japan where Infinity driver Ryosuke Yamamoto took the TQ and win. Race day was sunny day like a mid summer and competitors showed their skills of driving and making good car setup. In the TC0 class (Modified), Yamamoto’s consistency was brilliant and he never gave his rivals an opportunit to challenge either in qualifying or the finals. It would be Kazunari Tomita who claimed second place with his Tamiya TRF421 while from 4th on thw starting grid Takara Sano completed the podium.

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