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June 7, 2018

Reedy roll out new Wolfpack LiPo battery packs

Coming from Reedy’s Wolfpack intermediate-level series of battery packs are three new offerings. First up is the 2100mAh 30C HV pack with dimensions of 87.2×32.2×18.4mm. The hardcase battery weighs in at 96g and utilises 3.5mm sockets. The second new battery is a 1600mAh offering built from 30C standard voltage cells. The softcase pack measures 88.0×29.9×16.5mm, it weighs in at 87g and comes pre-soldered with a T-plug connector and JST XH balancer port. The two above batteries are ideal especially for small-scale vehicles while the third new pack, the Pro SB 2100mAh 20C 4S battery is the ideal power source for starter boxes. The softcase pack offers a small footprint and a light weight, making it easier to transport and handle starter box. The battery measures 106.5×34.1×26.5mm and it weighs in at 210g.

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June 6, 2018

Tamiya Dancing Rider RTR set & chrome accessories

First seen during the recent Shizuoka Hobby Show and officially announced now are Tamiya’s forthcoming ready-to-run version of the T3-01 Dancing Rider trike as well as a load of chrome-plated accessories. As for the RTR kit, the 3-wheeler comes factory assembled, with a silver-painted body shell as well as 2.4GHz radio system. It is understood that, apart from being already built, the vehicle is of the same specification as the kit variant. New on the option part side of things and usable for both the kit and RTR kit are the four new chrome-plated sets that are available separately and as gear case A-parts and frame C-parts while the chrome plated front wheel and the M-Chassis compatible 11-spoke rear rims round out Tamiya’s bling package for the popular trike. All of the above items will become available in the second half of July.

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May 29, 2018

Twister RC Dancing Rider option parts

Coming from Twister RC and made for Tamiya’s popular T3-01 Dancing Rider trike are three new option parts. The range includes carbon fibre optionals such as the Graphite Steering Parts kit and the Graphite Support Arms set as well as an aluminium battery mount post. All sets include suitable hardware and they are direct replacements for the standard kit items.

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May 28, 2018

Yokomo YD-2S aluminium rear shock tower

Coming from Yokomo and made for the YD-2S RWD drift car kit is a new aluminium rear shock tower. The part offers a huge amount of possible mounting positions for both the shock absorbers and camber links, allowing to finely tune the suspension geometry for a range of track conditions and tyre specifications. The tower is known to work best with the recently introduced short lower arms and it is machined from high-quality aluminium and sports a black surface treatment with machined silver edge details.

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May 23, 2018

Yuki Model Samurai 3250kV B4 limited edition combo

Yuki Model from Germany have introduced their new limited edition 3200kV B4 motor and controller combo set. The 60A rated power pack consists of a water-resistant 3S LiPo-compatible controller and a 3200kV sensorless motor. Both come pre-wired with a T-type battery connector and bullet-style motor plugs and the controller is programmable using Yuki Model’s optional programming box.

View a list of the specifications here

May 14, 2018

EcoPower WP110T & WP120T waterproof servos

Coming from AMain Hobbies’ EcoPower brand are two new waterproof servos. The standard voltage WP110T (0.16s/20.1kg-cm) and WP120T (0.09s/28.8kg-cm) are an ideal upgrade for ready-to-run cars, trucks and rock crawlers and they feature metal gears, dual ball bearings and lightweight upper and lower cases with aluminium centre sections. The WP110T is powered by a cored DC motor while the high-voltage compatible WP120T utilises a coreless motor. EcoPower recommends the WP110T servo for all 1/10-scale applications, while the higher power WP120T would be best suited for heavy monster trucks, 1/8-scale vehicles and crawlers.

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May 10, 2018

2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show – Kyosho

Kyosho, beside Tamiya, are another big player that lacks to present ground breaking new kits at this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show, however a couple of new items are on show such as an exquisitely looking NSX GT3 body shell for 200mm cars or the refurbished and already introduced Inferno Neo 3.0 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. Apart from that Kyosho are celebrating their hugely popular Mini-Z micro cars, that are around for nearly 20 years now, with several new body shell variants.

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May 4, 2018

Yeah Racing YD-2 alloy suspension & steering kit

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Yokomo YD-2 and YD-2S drift cars is the aluminium suspension and steering performance upgrade kit. The set will improve the car’s suspension efficiency and adjustability thanks to insert-equipped front and rear suspension mounts. Also included are the front bulkhead bridge, front bulkheads, upper arm holder, the alloy steering base and the alloy servo mount with gyro mounting platform. All parts come machined from high-quality aluminium and they sport a black surface coating for wear and machined silver edge details for looks.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]