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Here we go folks, pulling the holeshot for the very first new car for 2021 is XRay. The XRay crew have just announced the 2021 T4F fwd touring car kit. Based off the previous model, the new unit for 21′ has numerous upgrades to make it faster than ever. Check out the highlights- * New driveshaft layout for centralized motor position * [...]
Over at Serpent they have just announced the 1/10th scaled SRX2 Gen3 race buggy kit. New from the ground up, the Gen3 buggy was designed to lower lap times, while also improving durability. Here are the highlights- * Over 85% of parts are new * Updated side pods * Carbon fiber chassis stiffeners * Completely new front end * Straight front arms * New caster and [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR. The Mercedes body had been released several years ago, now it is back riding on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-01 type-E chassis. Take a look at these highlights- * Realistic polycarbonate body * Slick race tires with silver wheels * Shaft driven 4wd * Wide range of hop-up parts * Comes [...]
New from Roche Products is the Rapide F1 EVO2 F1 car kit. Roche has a great reputation as a high-end on-road manufacturer, take a look at what the EVO2 brings to the table. * All new graphite chassis w/ adjustable wheelbase * New top deck for improved flex characteristics * New 7075 aluminum front bulkhead * New 7075 servo mount * New friction side tubes [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the 2020 re-release of their Terra Scorcher Kit. The Terra Scorcher was first unleashed on the public in 1988, now it is back and comes with an updated aluminum motor mount. * CVA oil shocks * Universal drive shafts * 4 wheel independent suspension * Clear polycarbonate body * Updated livery * Modern chassis The 2020 Tamiya Terra Scorcher is [...]
The folks at Carisma have announced the CRF-1 2WD F1 Chassis Kit. The CRF-1 can be used as the basis for an on-road build, or for high-end F1 racing. Take a look at these features- * Team suggested option parts are standard * Carbon fiber chassis * Fully adjustable geometry * Aluminum upper arm mounts * Metal pivot balls * Extra long front axles * Aluminum steering [...]
The folks over at Team Associated take their racing very seriously. How seriously? Well, they have won an IFMAR world championship a staggering 30 times! To keep that championships count climbing, the Team Associated crew has announced the nitro powered RC8B3.2 and the electric powered RC8B3.2e. Both buggies were designed from the ground up for maximum performance, check out these [...]
New from Axial Racing is the SCX10 III Jeep JL Wrangler with Portal Axles. That’s right, the new SCX10 III has all new, high clearance portal style axles to go along with a very nicely scaled Jeep JL body. Have a look at these highlights- * Replica V8 engine houses front-mounted 540 motor * Realistic transmission housing and transfer case * Can be [...]
New from Mugen Seiki is the MRX6X 1/8th scale nitro on-road kit. The MRX6X is based off products used by Shoki Takahata to win the 2019 IFMAR 1/8 On-Road World Championships. Here are the highlights- * Designed for improved steering, rear traction, efficiency, & drive-ability * New front uprights and aluminum-bearing holders * New front drive shafts * New rear upper a-arms and rear [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the 2005 Grasshopper in Candy Green. The candy green color is a classic for the Grasshopper and soon you will be able to once again pick up a new Grasshopper in that very popular color choice. Here are more highlights- * Last time released was 2012 * Pre-painted ABS plastic body * Solid rear [...]
Right now the crew over at Max Speed Technology are teasing their new CFX-W J45C Kit. In recent years, MST has really grown in the scale off-road and drift markets. Their upcoming CFX based scale crawler has a classic off-road look and was designed for a high level of trail performance right out of the box. The MST CFX-W J45C has [...]
Over at XRay they have announced the 2020 version of their 1/8 XB8E electric race buggy. As XRay has done for several years now, they have taken the 19′ edition and given it major updates for the new year. Have a look at just some of the XB8E’s updates for 2020- * +4mm longer chassis for increased stability * New more adjustable [...]
Shipping right now across the globe is the Cross RC VR4 1/10 Scale Rock Crawler. The VR4 comes loaded with scale realism and is available in 3 different levels of kits. Take a look at some of the VR4’s features and details- * Premium rc kit * Clear polycarbonate body * 313mm wheelbase * LED lighting * Available in A, B, or high-end C level [...]
New from Tamiya is the Tankpool24 Mercedes Actros. The Mercedes uses a 3 piece polycarbonate body for increased realism and comes on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-01E chassis. Here are more details- * Molded plastic side mirrors, coupler, & rear bumper parts * Dedicated semi-truck wheels & 70mm diameter tires * Shaft driven 4wd * Fiberglass reinforced nylon upper deck and gear covers * 4-wheel [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Porsche 911 GT1 Street. The 911 GT1 has a very stylish body that sits on Tamiay’s Ta03R-S chassis. Take a look at these features- * Classic 1997 911 GT1 race car * “Street Legal” version of the Le Mans race replica * Short wheelbase version of Tamiya’s TA-03 4wd chassis * Wheelbase- 237mm * Width- 194mm * Plastic molded side [...]
