Hobao are showing off a number of prototype cars on their stand the first of which is a new 2wd electric buggy. Featuring a long wheelbase similar to that of the TLR22, it has an aluminium chassis and the ability to switch the motor from rear to mid motor while retaining the ability to use a full size stick pack. Details are not yet locked down but they are aiming for a mid summer release date.
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In the new booth from Schumacher Racing sits the Cougar SV2 1/10th scale 2wd EP buggy. Based on its predecessor it has received a number of major upgrades for 2012 not least is the aluminium main chassis. 8mm longer than the SV, there will be optional versions to give a further 14mm or 8mm less to be more like the older car. The chassis helps keep the weight down low and offers better flex. The chassis can also accommodate a saddle or shorty pack with an option to use a stick pack.
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S-Workz are displaying their products again this year with the main focus on their S-350 BE-1. Based on their BK-1 gas buggy it retains the same front and rear ends with the centre fitted out to accept electrics. Claiming the be the narrowest chassis on a 1/8th scale buggy at 10cm near the rear of the car, it comes as a full pro kit with all the carbon and machined aluminium goodness you would expect from a high end kit. The car accepts two 2S packs standing on end at the rear of the car with the electronics at the front, all of which can be removed from the car with 7 screws. For current BK-1 owners there is a conversion kit to make the car brushless.
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KO Propo are proudly showing off their innovative EX-1 K.I.Y. system that allows you to assemble it in modules using the Steering, Throttle and Master units and so you can configure it to just the way you like it. The transmitter is creating a lot of buzz with Adrien Bertin already over visiting the stand to order his.
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Starting the first day of the toy fair at the Serpent stand, we were shown around the huge number of new products in their booth. First up is the new 747 1/10th scale 200mm chase which features new geometry front and rear as well as a front flex system that through the use of two tie rods connecting the front blocks to the radio plate can help adjust the chassis flex. A new radio plate retains the configuration of the 733 but with the radio box removed. A nice feature of the car is the new symmetrical chassis plate that sports an area for mounting weight to the centre line of the chassis which can be moved forward or rearward to influence the cars balance. Other new features include new RCM shock absorbers that now feature membranes again instead of the foam inserts.
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On the stand of Ruddog Distribution is the new line of tools and aftermarket optionals from Revolution Design Racing Products. Designed by Michael Vollmer in partnership with Sven Rudig from Ruddog, these new items, which we have featured before on the site are made from high quality materials and in the case of the ride height gauges feature a smooth movement simple function. For the DEX210 there is a whole range of aftermarket parts including weights, shock towers, battery braces and a lot more. These parts on display are only prototypes and the final versions are expected to be released in the coming months.
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Starting with the already awesome SC10 4×4, Team Associated takes our 4WD short course truck to the next level with the full Factory Team treatment. The new high performance features found on the SC10 4×4 Factory Team kit have been designed to give this truck the competitive edge in the dirt and on the track. The SC10 4×4 Factory Team kit is built from the same race proven composite modular chassis but with many new upgraded features added. The chassis layout has been reconfigured and now features a centralized-mass battery mount. This allows the use of a saddle pack battery to optimize the weight distribution of the chassis. With the addition of the Factory Team carbon fiber chassis brace rod, the chassis flex has been made more consistent and predictable for an overall improvement in handling and traction.
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Exotek have released a saddle pack inline mount for Exotek SC10 4×4 LCG chassis. It uses the pre-drilled holes found on the LCG alloy chassis. The design allows for bolt in mounting of saddle packs and mounts your standard saddle packs ‘inline’ for better balance over the stock SC10 4×4 location. It can be used with the stock plastic chassis if you drill your own holes for 3mm hardware. Includes threaded posts, spacers and hardware.
