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October 8, 2014

Axial Yeti XL 1/8th RTR monster buggy

Axial introduce the 1/8th scale Yeti XL Monster Buggy the up-sized brother of the 1/10th scale Yeti. Being a mixture of a monster truck and a rock racer the Yeti XL was developed with maximum bashability in mind. The vehicle is powered by a Castle Creations 2200KV 4-pole Vanguard XL brushless motor and equipped with the industry’s first 8th scale solid rear axle with an independent front suspension chassis system. Everything is kept under control by massive 20mm aluminium shock bodies that house Big Bore 16 (16mm) pistons on beefy 4mm shock shafts which help maintain high speed stability when running through a wide variety of terrain. Included with the kit also comes a Vanguard AE-4 XL 6S LiPo-compatible brushless speed controller and a water-resistant Tactic TSX45 MG metal gear servo.

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October 3, 2014

Xpert WR series waterproof servos

Xpert RC’s new WR series of waterproof servos is designed to work with everything from a 1/10th scale crawler to a 1/5th scale monster and they have been designed to function completely submerged in water. Available are three servos, the standard voltage WR-4401-LV (0.077s/280oz-in) and two high voltage compatible offerings, the WR6601-HV (0.118s/360oz-in) and the WR-7701-HV (0.126s/485oz-in). All offer IP67 rated protection, specially hardened metal gears, advanced firmware for no buzzing sound and high ampere and high temperature protection features.

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October 2, 2014

Losi XXX-SCB brushless short course buggy

The latest incarnation of Losi’s XXX is the XXX-SCB 1/10th 2WD short course buggy. When the platform first hit the RC scene 15 years ago, competition drivers were hooked on this unstoppable buggy. The vehicle utilises the AVC Active Vehicle Control system to help make its powerful 3300Kv brushless motor more manageable for entry-level drivers. With waterproof electronics under the hood, you can drive no matter what Mother Nature throws your way. The factory assembled buggy features sturdy suspension components, a 3-gear transmission with adjustable slipper clutch, grippy racing tyres and a pre-decorated 3-piece bodyshell. Also included is a high-torque steering servo, waterproof electronics, a 2S LiPo battery and a 2.4GHz radio system.

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October 2, 2014

Losi Micro Rally-X & SCTE RTR kits

Losi revamp their 1/24th scale 4WD micro vehicles such as the Micro Rally-X and the Micro SCTE. Both base off a 4WD off-road chassis with a speedy 7915kv brushless motor and feature long-travel suspension components. A new HyperCharge system allows to charge the 225mAh Reaction LiPo battery within minutes with a 15C charge rate. Included with the cars comes a genuine Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz radio system, grippy tyres and pre-decorated bodyshells.

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September 30, 2014

Xtreme Racing Yeti shock tower & roof plate

Xtreme Racing introduce two new carbon fibre option parts for the Axial Yeti off-road vehicle in the form of a front shock tower and a roof plate. Starting with the shock stay, the part is cut from 4mm carbon fibre and made to replace the standard plastic item with a cooler looking and more durable piece. Included with the tower come mounting screws and bushings. The second new part is a carbon fibre roof plate that makes for added protection and improved looks. The plate is a direct replacement for the stock body roof.

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September 29, 2014

Kyosho Beetle 1/10th 2WD re-release coming soon

Following the re-release of the iconic Scorpion 2WD buggy Kyosho will soon also have the not-less desirable Beetle Off-Road Racer available for all of you who could not afford one back in the last century. Based on the same ladder frame chassis as the Scorpion the Beetle features a different tyre/wheel combination and of course the name-giving VW Bettle bodyshell. As with the Scorpion you can expect some redesigned and upgraded parts in the Beetle kit to make the kit usable with modern day electronics, but overall the distinctive 1980’s appearance will remain. We do not have definite information on a release date but it is understood that the kit, that was on show during the recent All Japan Hobby show, could hit the stores before Christmas!

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September 26, 2014

HPI Savage XL Octane GTXL-1 bodyshell

HPI Racing have a new bodyshell for the Savage XL Octane gas monster truck available. The GTXL-1 body is tailor-made to fit the long wheelbase Savage XL chassis and its shape gives enough clearance for the large roll cage and cooling head of HPI’s gas-powered Octane truck. The body is moulded from thick 0.040″ polycarbonate, it comes clear and including windows masks and a pre-cut decal sheet.

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September 25, 2014

Losi 8ight-E 1/8th electric RTR buggy

Coming soon from Losi is the 8ight-E RTR 1/8th scale electric buggy. Building on the proven TLR 8ight-E 3.0 platform the factory assembled vehicle offers a tough aluminium chassis, 3-diff drivetrain, oil-filled big bore shock absorbers with threaded aluminium bodies, and black anodised aluminium shock towers. The fully adjustable suspension, taken over from the 8ight-E 3.0, is equipped with L/R thread turnbuckles and front and rear swaybars. Included with the kit comes a Dynamite 1800kv brushless motor, a 4S LiPo-compatible 130A speed controller and a Spektrum DX2E DSMX radio system with AVC Active Vehicle Control technology. The package is rounded out by a pre-decorated bodyshell and grippy tyres on yellow rims.

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