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May 12, 2016

Tamiya to re-release the Blackfoot

Japanese company Tamiya is set for another 1980’s icon re-release, this time in the form of the Blackfoot 2WD truck. Based off of the Frog 2WD 1/10th scale buggy and sharing the same chassis as the already released Monster Beetle, the 2016 edition of the Blackfoot will very likely offer the same improvements as the Monster Beetle re-release, such as rear universal driveshafts with dirt boots. More information will become available in time for the release which has yet to be announced.

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May 12, 2016

Patrick Hofer doubles at Swiss E–Buggy opener

Round one and two of the Swiss 1/8th E–Buggy National Championship was held at the MORC Oberbüren track in great weather conditions and with a total of 36 drivers in attendance. The track recently underwent some changes with the multi-surface layout should be now doing away with the dust issues the club was faced before. The now high-grip surface made for new challenges for the drivers, cars and tyres. In qualifying Patrick Hofer and Robin Frischkopf battled for the overall TQ with the better end for Patrick who would take the pole position after the qualifiers. During the triple A–mains on Saturday, Robin wasn’t able to challenge Patrick as he was also under pressure from the drivers behind. Ultimately he Robin would still be able to bring home the runner–up spot behind Patrick while Kevin Zwahlen rounded out the top 3.

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May 12, 2016

Tamiya TRF419X & TA07 Pro at Shizuoka Hobby Show

Tamiya’s forthcoming TRF419X and TA07 Pro touring cars are currently on show at this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan. The Japanese company already released first information on both kits but lacked to show details of the changes made to the 419X. The surfaced images now show most of the new parts such as the upper camber link mounts, the new centre and outer weight system as well as the updated battery locators and battery strap lashes along the new multi-piece floating servo mount. As for the TA07 Pro the images show details of the three possible motor positions and also a close-up of the moulded composite lower chassis plate. Both kits will hit the stores soon after the fair.

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May 12, 2016

Schumacher SupaStox Atom GT12 alloy hub carriers

Schumacher SupaStock Atom GT12 alloy hub carriers

Schumacher have introduced new lightweight alloy front hubs for the SupaStox Atom GT12. The new alloy front hub has a host of new features to improve the car’s usability, performance and durability. Using the hubs will offer improved and smoother suspension action due to the specially impregnated hard anodising for extra low co-efficient of friction. The assembly is also lighter and smaller than the kit parts as the additional bump steer steering post is no longer required. Furthermore the new design allows for easy ride height adjustment using the included 0.25mm, 0.50mm and 2.00mm shims. On top of this the system allows for droop control, as addition or subtraction of shims allows easy front droop adjustment. Last but not least the hubs allow for easy caster adjustment, independent of ride height and they are stronger than the kit parts.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

May 12, 2016

Traugott Schär wins 200mm class at Swiss Nats Rd2

Round two of the Swiss Nitro On-road Nationals was held at the iconic Lostallo track. After four rounds of qualifying, Xray’s Traugott Schär grabbed the overall TQ but with rain pouring down in the main final, many drivers were uncertain what to expect during the race. Traugott Schär opted to run his spare rain car although he didn’t know anything about its behaviour in the given track conditions. At the end it worked out very well for the pole position holder as he won the A-main in front of his teammates Rapahel Wicki and Patrick Fankhauser in second and third respectively.

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May 12, 2016

Futaba T4PV 4-channel telemetry radio system

Hot on the heels of Futaba’s all-new T3PV will be the T4PV 4-channel telemetry radio system. On show during this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan, the transmitter sports a design comparable to the top-of-the-foodchain T4PX but with a more vertical screen and overall simpler appearance. So far nothing is known about the features but we keep you up to date as soon as more information surfaces.

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May 12, 2016

TLR 22-4 2.0 1/10th 4WD electric buggy kit

Following a first teaser image Team Losi Racing have now officially revealed the 22-4 2.0 1/10th scale 4WD electric buggy kit. Based off of the previous vehicle the 2.0 features subtle refinements and improvements such as reinforced front wishbones that do away with the breaking issues associated with the original design. Also new is a rear aluminium camber plate that features vertical ball stud mounting positions and a reduced number of mounting holes for the inner camber link pivots, making for easier and more convenient roll centre adjustments using shims. The redesigned rear end is finished off by an optimised suspension geometry with the off-set rear hubs making for a wider track, resulting in a more planted feel.

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May 12, 2016

KO Propo RSx one10 Type S low-profile servo

KO Propo’s popular RSx one10 range of servos soon gets an addition in the form of the RSx one10 Type S. The high-voltage compatible servo, on show during this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show, measures 41×25.5x21mm and it weighs in at 51g. It features a coreless motor and will pull up to 8.2kg-cm at a speed of down to 0.08s/60°. More information will become available in time for the release.

Source: RC Monkey [rcmonkey.jp]