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June 22, 2018

Pro-Line Positron VTR 4.0 & Pyramid 2WD tyres

Pro-Line have introduced two new competition off-road tyres in the form of the Positron VTR 4.0” 1/8th truck and Pyramid 2.2” 2WD buggy front tyre. Starting with the Positron, the tyre was designed from the ground up with an all-new and futuristic directional tread design for improved grip and corner speed on indoor clay tracks. The tread design pays homage to the Electron and Ion tyre before it with the two centre pins boxed in by connected bars for a familiar Pro-Line signature look. From there the connected bars shoot off at angles that have been specifically designed to provide maximum forward bite combined with exceptional corner speed and durability. The Positron is directional, which adds another tuning option for the racers always looking for that extra edge since it will perform differently depending on which direction it is run. The tyre comes including blue closed cell inserts and in super soft M4 or MC clay compounds.

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June 22, 2018

Traxxas Bigfoot 1/10th 2WD RTR monster truck

Coming on Traxxas’ ultra-popular 1/10th scale 2WD monster truck platform is the new “modern” Bigfoot ready-to-run truck. The high ground clearance chassis comes with several blue-toned accessories such as front and rear bumpers, and the name-giving, fully-licensed Bigfoot body shell sports red, white and blue colours. The factory-assembled truck used a durable 2WD drivetrain and it is powered by a 12T 550-size brushed motor whose power is controlled by the waterproof XL-5 speed controller. Part of the package is also a 2.4GHz radio system, a Traxxas iD-equipped 7-cell NiMH battery and a 4A DC peak-detecting fast charger. The truck itself is finished off with set of authentic “shaved” monster truck tyres on silver wheels.

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June 22, 2018

Axial SCX10 II 1969 Chevrolet Blazer RTR

Axial’s latest incarnation of the popular SCX10 II trail truck is the 1969 Chevrolet Blazer RTR. The kit is decked out with a scale-looking Blazer body for a macho apperance while additional items like chrome-coated grille, mirrors and door handles are also included. Officially licensed Chassis Unlimited front and rear tube bumpers are mounted tight to the body for maximum clearance and a set of offroad lights – with LEDs – shine some light when the action goes dark. To keep the Blazer rolling along in even the toughest situations, Axial mounted it on their rugged SCX10 II chassis. High-clearance AR44 high-pinion axles, a chassis mounted servo, re-designed AX10 transmission case and tough steel suspension links are just a few of the parts that make the Blazer a beast on any terrain. The kit is rounded out by 1.9” Method Hole rims and 1.9” Falken Wild Peak M/T tyres.

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June 21, 2018

TLR 5ive-T/B electric conversion kit

Horizon Hobby have introduced the TLR 5ive-T and 5ive-B electric conversion kit. The conversion makes it possible to change the 1/5-scale gas powered TLR 5ive-B buggy or Losi 5ive-T truck into an electric-powered rig. No special tools are required to complete the conversion, the kit parts mount into the existing holes already in the frame and chassis. A carbon-fibre radio tray included can be configured to run single, dual or HS-1000/1005 servos and also included is a mount for an optional mechanical brake servo. The new dual sided servo saver arm provided delivers the precision of a push/pull steering setup and it is made from aluminium for the long lasting durability this monster demands. New adjustable battery trays are made from machined carbon-fibre plate and can accommodate batteries up to 163mm in length so owners can take advantage of multiple battery configurations, including some of the higher capacity XL LiPo packs. Also included is a new motor mount designed to fit most 58mm motors. The motor mount uses the original front engine mounting location with new motor mount slugs designed for use with the electric conversion. ESC mount is elevated to create space on the chassis and get more natural airflow from the body.

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June 21, 2018

JConcepts 2008 Ford F-150 SuperCab MT body

Coming from JConcepts is their new 2008 Ford F-150 SuperCap MT body shell for the growing monster truck community. The eleventh-generation model of Ford’s ultra-popular truck offers a sharper-edged styling with a significant update was the blending of the stepped driver’s window from the Super Duty trucks. JConcepts has built this truck to specifications with the chiseled grille to busty SuperCab all the way down to the bumper and nifty MT specific front chin spoiler. It looks aggressive both because of development but also because of a new generation demand. In addition and taking the gigantic tyres of these kinds of vehicles into consideration, the front fender and bed sides are left without traditional wheel and fender wells. This allows maximum versatility in a segment that has a wide range of set-ups chassis designs and most importantly, wheelbase. The customer can now choose their own wheel well arc and position to match to their specific application and length. The body includes a detailed decal sheet with grille, headlight and taillight layout. Many JConcepts logos, brands and product names have also been included to give a full-compliment of use-able artwork.

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June 21, 2018

Jesper Rasmussen sweeps Danish EP Off-road Rd4

Round 4 of the Danish 1/10th Electric Off-road nationals was held at the Glostrup Racing Club in mixed weather conditions. In the 2WD Mod Buggy class Team Associated’s Jesper Rasmussen took the TQ from Yokomo’s Frederik Hovgaard who also scored a round TQ. Over in the 4WD Mod Buggy class it was also Jesper with the TQ from Frederik, however Jesper was able to TQ all rounds for a clean sweep. In the triple 2WD A-mains Jesper brought home wins in A1 and A2 for an early overall win as Frederik Hovgaard came in 2nd from Lasse Bak (Yokomo) 3rd. After the 4WD finals it was again Jesper with the overall from Lasse Bak 2nd as Frederik Hovgaard had to settle for 3rd following some difficult A-main legs.

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June 21, 2018

FX K302 engine & exhaust combo set

FX Engine’s latest engine and pipe combo to hit the light of the day is the K302 engine and EFRA 2131 exhaust set. The off-road specific 3-port engine comes including an EFRA 2131 exhaust and a medium radius manifold. The engine’s design makes for a linear power curve in combination with low fuel consumption and it features a ceramic main bearing, a DLC-coated crankshaft and a low centre of gravity cooling head.

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June 21, 2018

Gmade BOM 1/10th 4WD trail truck

Gmade have released first information and images of their forthcoming BOM 1/10th scale 4WD trail truck. The kit builds on a scale-looking ladder frame constriction with stand-up front shock and laydown rear dampers that make way for the scale roll cage construction. The steering servo is located in the front part of the chassis and the steering assembly is of a zero-Ackermann design for maximised steering performance. Angled front king pins minimise the scrub radius for further increased steering efficiency. The heavy-duty threaded aluminium shock absorbers utilise 3.5mm shock shafts and the transmission, with all-metal internal gears, is of a torque twist reducing design. Optionally a 2-speed hi/lo transmission conversion will become available to add speed when needed. The kit is rounded out by grippy tyres, a cool looking body shell a couple of scale accessories.

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