April 30, 2024

3Racing Sakura D6S 1:10 Drift Chassis

Hong Kong manufacturer 3Racing has released details of its latest entry level 1:10 Drift Chassis, the Sakura D6S.  The all new kit features the ability to run 3 different motor positions in addition to three different types of transmission giving a wide range of distribution and driving characteristic options.  New parts include a slim front bulkhead with castor adjustment between 2-8 degrees.  The kit also gets as belt drive system with a 2.71 ratio that gives the most linear acceleration for medium sized tracks.  To improve the D6 steering angle, they have introduced a newly designed KPI knuckle.  Other developments in the kit are new 6 x 1.3 pistons to give huge improvements in the shock effectiveness.

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April 30, 2024

175RC ‘Retro Gamer’ and ‘Diamonds’ car stands

Utah based 175RC has released a range of new foam car stands that are ‘Retro Gamer’ and ‘Diamonds’ themed.  These stands are 2 inches thick making them perfect for 1:10 and smaller on/offroad vehicles.  Giving a platform measuring 4 x 8 ” they provide a nice solid work surface to set your chassis on.   Starting with the ‘Diamonds’ and ‘Retro Gamer’ styles, they have plans to expand the range of styles offered.

Source: 175RC [175rc.com]


April 30, 2024

Fenix Racing Toleman TG184 F1 body

Another nostalgic masterpiece from specialist RC Formula car producer Fenix Racing is this Ayrton Senna Toleman TG184 1:10 F1 body.  To set the scene, it was the 1984 Monaco GP and it was a very rainy Sunday.  The race start was delayed several times, hoping for a weather improvement but the rain insist and race start.  From 13th position, a young driver driving a midfield car, started to emerge.  First time in Monaco, Ayrton Senna da Silva, was fast enough to qualify his car in the elusive Monaco GP.  By lap 15, Ayrton was sitting 3rd, chasing Niki Lauda, overtaking him on lap 16.  41 second was the gap to fill with Alain Prost for the 1st position… On lap 31 the gap was mere 7 seconds, with the young Ayrton reducing the gap on 3-4 seconds per lap.  At this point, Jacky Ickx, race director decide that was enough and the checkered flag was weaved, giving a controversial victory to Alain Prost.  This was the race that let’s Senna talent shining in F1 for the very first time.  10 years later, 1st may 1994, Ayrton leave us forever.  To proper celebrate this double anniversary Fenix Racing proudly show their new Toleman TG184 F1 body.  Made to fit Fenix F1-70, Tamiya F103 and F104, and other low front end F1, this body is moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material, it is available now.

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April 30, 2024

Hobbywing Cup – Mächler, Sawada & Lee announced

The organisers of the Hobbywing Cup have announced a number of well known international drivers will make the trip to the Shanghai International Model Auto Racing Arena (SIMARA) in China for the May 30 – June 2 electric touring car event.  1:12 Spec World Champion Max Mächler will make the trip from Germany with his Awesomatix touring car, while Nicolas Lee travels from Singapore for the factory Yokomo team.  Japanese driver Shin Sawada with represent Xray in the Open Brushless class at the 4-day event.  The Hobbywing Cup will also see drivers battle it out around the 65m by 35m track in categories for Stock, Sports Class and Tamiya TT02.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]


April 29, 2024

MIBO Body Booster

New from Czech brand MIBO is their Body Booster to prevent your bodyshell from tucking after a crash.  You’re fighting wheel-to-wheel with your opponent, and after a minor unforced collision, your opponent breaks your body. Even though he’s waiting fairly, the whole starting field rolls by and you come out in last position.  Having seen this much to often MIBO decided to develop a solution that is simple and functional. They worked on the solution for six months, testing it in race conditions and changing the design to make it as versatile as possible, easy to install, and most importantly, disassembled and portable.  Made of premium materials, the whole installation will take no more than 10 minutes and you will see that you will enjoy the races much more without the fear that someone will stop the bodyshell and spoil your ride.  Focused on durability and functionality the booster weighs 5.1g for the rear and 6.2g for the side.

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April 29, 2024

Donathen RC Discharge Bank Upgrade Box

Coming from RC wiring and cables specialists Donathen RC is their new Discharge Bank Upgrade Box.  This is an upgrade box for your standard discharge bank and is designed to be screwed into your discharge bank and prevent/beautify a 200+ degree ugly thing from being easily touched.  It features a honeycomb pattern for maximum airflow, while keeping your fingers from touching a very hot discharge bank.  Available in your choice of colours, it fits all style double sided fan discharge banks with rubber feet to prevent it from skidding around.  With no soldering necessary, it fits 4mm, xt60, and xt90 connector types.

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April 28, 2024

Bittydesign P-GT3R 1:10 GT 190mm body

Continuing to expand their range of bodies for the GT class, Italian company Bittydesign has released the all new P-GT3R body shell made for 1:10 190mm electric touring car platforms.  The body shell is universal and mounts on all 1:10 190mm models, the wing complies with the measures as per USGT regulation (10mm height) and can therefore be used at any race.  The shapes inspired by a GT3 racing car have been adapted to the proportions and measures necessary for use with the 190mm electric models; the design phase took several months to finish every single particular, the attention to detail was obsessive in order to propose a body that could optimise aerodynamics and at the same time remain real in its proportions and aesthetics.  Included in the kit are a complete set of screw, nuts and large plastic washers to fix properly the rear wing, the front nose flaps (mounted with double side tape) and a decal sheet pre-cut and windows mask.

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April 26, 2024

Smokem A10-25 Caster Indicators

Australia’s Smokem Racing has released new Caster Indicators for use when setting up your ARC A10-25 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  The set if four, they make setting up and maintaining your ARC A10-25 an absolute breeze.  Made from high quality 3D-printed polymer, the Caster Indicators simply slip over the A10-25’s alloy steering hubs.  Designed to suit all popular setup stations, they even provide clearance over the bearing clamping cap screws.

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