November 5, 2024

Infinity IF15-2 Light Weight Alu Center Bulk Set

Infinity has released this Light Weight Aluminium Center Bulk Set for their 1:10 Nitro Onroad offerings the IF15-2 and IF15-2W.  The use of 7075-T6 material and its slim profile make it both lightweight and highly rigid.  Securely fastens the main chassis to the upper deck for more stable running on all surfaces.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]


November 4, 2024

Hotrace T-foam 1:12 tyres

Hotrace Tyres has just presented their new T-foam for 1:12 along with a new soft rim exclusively for the new foam.  After extensive testing with their leading team driver & former 1:12 World Champion Alexander Hagberg, the Italian company has developed the T-foam compound to be super good in low to medium grip conditions and also good for CRC carpets.  The T-foam compound will be available on the standard rim and their new soft rim, the soft rim is only available with the T-foam compound.

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]


November 4, 2024

Capricorn LAB GT2 Alu Shock Springs Retainer

Capricorn has released these new optional aluminium Shock Spring Retainers for their LAB GT2 1:8 GT Onroad platform.  Suitable for use on both the nitro and electric version, they are finished in the Italian manufacturer’s trade mark red anodising, and as well as giving the LAB GT2 a much cooler look, the new retainers guarantee a lighter shock weight.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


November 1, 2024

GL Racing ‘Formula One’ 1:28 Chassis

Hong Kong based 1:28 specialists GL Racing has released its new GL Formula One having spent almost 2 years from originating the idea, designing the chassis and to finally completing it.  This newly designed F1 incorporates some innovative features that have not been used in mini F1 in the market.  The chassis has a four independent dampers suspension system with double arms front suspension and the rear camber and toe in adjustable.  With a Gearbox transmission system and ball differential, the Ultra low CG chassis is compatible to both hard and lexan body shells, the chassis kit not including a body.  GL Racing have also designed new low profile rims for the car.

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October 31, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 ‘Special Parts’ upper decks

Adding to its ‘Special Parts’ line, Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has released a number of new upper decks for the Japanese manufacturer’s MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  Following extensive testing they focused their attention on the choice of material and the millimetre measurements of the upper decks.  This lead to the production of the 1.5 Fibregrass upper decks in the same shape as the originals which can be used in extreme heat conditions and medium-high grip giving greater smoothness to the model.  They have also produced a series in carbon equal to the originals in shape changing the type of carbon weave and changing the thickness from 2.00 to 1.6 mm.  These are also used to give the chassis more flexibility.  Lastly they created an upper deck that can be used both front and rear to give greater traction with a particular 2mm shape called ‘Upper Deck ZZ’.  This is suggested for use when you want to increase the traction, making the car easier to drive if used at the front and with greater traction if used at the rear.”

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October 30, 2024

Capricorn GT5 RS Special Wheel Nut

Following on from the release of the their first entry in to the large scale market with the release of the GT5 RS Touring Car, Italy’s Capricorn has produced new ultra light special wheel nuts intended for 1:5 racing.  With anti-unscrewing system and safety grub screws, each nut is machined from Ergal 7075 material.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


October 29, 2024

WIRC GT4E-R1 1:8 Electric GT Chassis

Having released their latest 1:8 GT Nitro chassis back in July, Italian Onroad and Offroad chassis manufacturer WIRC Racing has released the electric version of the kit, the GT4E-R1.  The new car, which the team’s offroad star Marco Baruffolo spent the weekend testing ahead the brand’s ‘Master Cup’ race event at its own WIRC Arena track, has had the weight distribution optimised and features 11 mm lower front and rear suspension for better stability and responsive handling.  The car’s battery mount has been improved getting a new battery stop.

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