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June 29, 2018

Chevron Models 917K 200mm pan car body shell

Japanese company Chevron Models have introduced their long-awaited Porsche 917K 200mm body shell for Tamiya F103 and Group C kits. The scale body shell features light inserts for the front lights, and it can be build in two downforce configurations with either side dams or a centre add-on wing. The front width of the body is 203mm while the rear end is 220mm wide and the lid is also usable with F104W chassis when equipped with Chevron’s optional wide rear wheels. Included comes a detailed sticker sheet with window frames, lights, wipers and many more.

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June 27, 2018

Factory Pro RC T3-01 drivetrain option parts

Newly founded brand Factory Pro RC have introduced three new option parts for the popular Tamiya T3-01 Dancing Rider trike. First up is the high speed gear set that will change the overall gear ratio from 10.69 to 8.57 all by using the standard pinion gear. The set includes a new idler and spur gear assembly made of precision machined 7075-T6 alloy and high-quality delrin.

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June 25, 2018

CSO T3-01 aluminium gear diff & idler gears

CSO have introduced several aluminium transmission option parts for the Tamiya T3-01 Dancing Rider trike. First up is an alloy gear differential that is made of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium. The planetary diff was developed to replace the standard plastic item and it comes including alloy outdrives, internal diff gears and all parts are hard-coated to extra durability. Also new are a hard-coated aluminium diff joint set including two joint adapters as well as an 30-14T idler and 39-12T spur gear. All are made of aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium.

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June 22, 2018

JConcepts 1991 Ford Mustang body shell – Coming soon

JConcepts have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming 1991 Ford Mustang body shell. Intended for modified Traxxas Slash trucks, such as JConcepts’ Street Eliminator Concept, the body will also fit other vehicles with a 13” wheelbase and about 10.75”/11” overall width. More information will become available in time for the release that is schedule for mid-August. Also coming soon and suitable for the Street Eliminator vehicles are the new Startec wheels and Hotties tyres.

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June 22, 2018

Scale Dynamics silver drift car wheels

Scale Dynamics from Japan have released first images of their new aluminium silver drift car wheels. The 6-spoke rims are of special design that utilises standard drift car tyres but an additional black-painted ring will enlarge the sidewall height visually to make for a more old school look. An alloy silver surface treatment is giving the wheels a polished look and they will become available soon.

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June 17, 2018

RCON Club 1275EST M-type body shell

RCON Design have release first information on their forthcoming Club 1275EST body shell for 225mm M-type cars. The estate version of their Club 1275GT body shell is made of 1.2mm polycarbonate for durability and it resembles the iconic Mini Clubman van decked out with a crazy 1980’s style wide body and aero kit, giving the shell greater downforce compared to standard M-type bodies.

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June 13, 2018

Twister RC T3-01 alloy swing & front axle shafts

Twister RC have introduced two new aluminium option parts for the Tamiya T3-01 Dancing Rider trike. Available now are a front axle shaft as well as a swing shaft with both parts being machined from lightweight yet strong 7075-T6 aluminium. The parts are finished with a hard-coated surface treatment for wear and lowered friction and they are usable on both the kit and RTR version of the Dancing Rider vehicle.

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June 8, 2018

Yokomo Racing Performer high traction drift wheel

Coming from Yokomo’s Racing Performer series of competition option parts is a new high traction wheel for drift cars. Developed for the use on low traction surfaces the rim will offer moderate flexibility to increase traction while the inner portion allows for greater clearance with the suspension components for increased steering angles. The rim is available in titanium, yellow and white colour and it features a black painted outer ring to visually increase sidewall thickness, ensuring proper 1980’s and ’90’s old school looks.

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