January 6, 2023

Schumacher Eclipse 5

In a busy week for Schumacher with driver announcements, the British manufacturer has also managed to kick off the first week of 2023 with the release of the new Eclipse 5 1:12 chassis.   The Eclipse cars are the current reigning 1/12th scale IFMAR World and EFRA European Champions in both modified and stock classes with the new Eclipse 5 featuring an extensive list of refinements, making it even faster and better handling.  Schumacher describe the Eclipse 5 as ‘the ultimate professional LMP12 racing chassis kit’.  Pre-Orders are being taken with the kits due late January. 

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January 6, 2023

Payne signs for Schumacher

Top international 1:12 racer Ollie Payne has signed to race with Schumacher, the news concluding a big week of driver signings for the British team.  The former Roche driver, who spent most of his racing career with the Hong Kong manufacturer, will work alongside Schumacher designer & racer Andy Murray and its worldwide team at UK, USA, European, and World events with the Eclipse 1:12 platform as well as its Mi8 touring car.  A former EFRA European Champion, IFMAR Worlds Finalist, and winner of the Cleveland US Indoor Champs and New York GP, Payne said, “I am very excited to be joining Schumacher for 2023 and beyond. Thanks to Robin and Andy for the opportunity!”

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


January 6, 2023

T-works X4 Brass Motor Mount Weights

Coming from T-Works and made for Xray’s X4/X ’23 electric touring car is this brass motor mount weights set.  The 3 piece set contains 4, 4.5 & 8 grams brass weights machined to specifically to fit around the drive train components and place the weight towards the centre of the car.

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January 5, 2023

T-works machined Yokomo SLF Big Bore Shock Pistons

T-works has released two sets of machined pistons for Yokomo’s RC drifting SLF Big Bore Shocks.  CNC machined from Delrin for low friction, the pistons are available as a set of 1.0mm X 12 or 0.9 & 1.2mm X 12.  Each set contains 2-pieces.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


January 5, 2023

Contact RC Protective Wheel Disks

New from Contact RC Racing Tyres are these protective wheel disks for their range of Oval and SupaStox tyres.  The cool looking disks are glued by the customer on the external face of the wheel to protect the foam from the high rigours of oval racing.  The disk will help prevent tyre chunking on side impacts.  They are included in all JM tyres.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


January 4, 2023

Reds Racing Rotating Back Plate

Having teased first details just after Christmas of ‘a revolutionary backplate’ they are describing as ‘a true masterpiece of engineering’, Italy’s Reds Racing has released an exploded CAD image of their Rotating Back Plate.  While no benefits are outlined,  they said, ‘We will release in the next months a revolutionary backplate that will be sold separately only as an optional part for Reds Racing engines. The new Rotating Backplate is a true masterpiece of engineering.  The only thing that you cannot expect from Reds is to experience ordinary emotions.  More info to come soon….’.  It will be interesting to find out the theory and benefits of this new concept.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]


December 30, 2022

MonTech Quattro C GT10 & GT12 body

Montech has just presented their latest body shell, the new Quattro C intended for both GT10 and GT12.  The GT body takes its shapes from the well-known Italian Alfa Romeo brand’s mid-engined C4.  The Quattro C GT10 can be mounted on all TC chassis while the GT12 is available in two versions, Standard and Leggera.  Molded in premium quality polycarbonate, the kit includes screws and decals for the headlights, grilles and masking to protect the windows.

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December 30, 2022

Schumacher Racing 2023 Apparel

Schumacher is gearing up for the new season with the addition of new  apparel for 2023.  The ‘Mono’ line includes a black hoodie and t-shirt with white Schumacher branding front and back as well as on the sleeve.  The t-shirt is made with 100% certified organic cotton while the hoodie is made in an improved thicker 65% Cotton 35% Polyester material.  Also added to the range is a fleece lined bobble hat.  Ideal for the winter weather, it comes in grey with black embroidered branding to front and back.

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