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Kyosho has updated their Mini-Z F1 with the new MF-015 chassis. These are expected to see US soil Jan. 20th with shipments going out to dealers shortly afterwards. The first two will be based on the McLaren Mercedes MP4-25 Vodaphone #1 and #2 car. This is an ASF (Auto Select Frequency) 2.4ghz chassis that you pair to an existing 2.4ghz [...]
Ok, we are still going to fill this under rumor because there has not been an official announcement yet, BUT word on the street is that Kyosho has a 1/18 scale Mini-Z Motorcycle (moto racer) in the works! A few details: It’s about 4 inches long, will come with 2.4ghz radio, Lipo battery, top speed about 12mph, and ships around [...]
It looks like Kyosho has been working hard recently! These new four wheel drive 1/24th scale Mini-Z Buggies are scale lookalikes of their 1/10th scale counterparts, and come with or without a 2.4ghz radio to allow current Mini-Z owners to use their own radios. Both buggies run on AA’s, are four wheel drive and have oil filled shocks too. Kyosho also include [...]
Weekend after weekend, it seems like there’s something going on at our Local HobbyTown Store! You have a little time for this one, but May 28th 2011, from 11am – 3pm they will have FREE Mini-Z racing! Our friend Greg from the Chicago Mini RC Club will be providing the about 20 Mini-Z RC cars to try and drive, and [...]
The focus is on the car. The drivers’ line is silent. Thirty seconds to go and … FINISH! The young racer asks, “How many laps did I do?” It’s clear: another enthusiast is born! Sunday, August 29th, Hobby Town Orland Park invited the Chicago Mini RC Club out to the 9th annual Mopar/AMC Show and Shine to do demo of the new [...]
So this past weekend were the ROAR Electric Nationals. We aren’t the ‘racer’ type around here as you know, but we have a lot of ‘pro’ friends, and it’s always fun to go hang out with all the racers and manufacturers, even if we don’t really care about the results. Well I had a ton of stuff going on, so [...]
There’s no doubt that rock crawling is huge right now. Losi has made some big innovations with their Mini-Rock Crawler and 2.2″ Class crawler. They have now added another innovative crawler to the family, only this time it’s a little one. Seeing a niche for desktop crawlers, Losi delivered with the 1/24 scale Micro Rock crawler. Don’t let [...]
New to the micro scene will be this trick looking Short Course SC18 body designed by PhatBodies. It is sold clear and is ready for your custom paint scheme. It is made of 0.8mm polycarbanate and will be available soon to the world.
While Losi has been notorious recently for hyping releases. It seems odd then that the Losi Mini Desert Buggy nearly went unnoticed. Based on the Mini-T/Mini Slider platform, this new scale buggy looks like it has what it takes to be a solid performer. The first thing a person will notice about is the scale roll cage. [...]
Just got word that Caster Racing USA is jumping into the 1/18th scale brushless market with two new vehicles. One buggy, and one truck. They are 4wd, brushless, and RTR! We’ll post up any more details as they arrive.
Having been dormant for some time, the Xmods line is slowly making a comeback. Their newest release, an Audi R8, is probably one of the coolest Xmods to date. The highly detailed body has the usual interchangeable panels that Xmods are known for, but it also has a mock engine bay, just like the real Audi. This adds a [...]
Exotek Racing, who seem to be the masters of new Mini hop-ups have just released their new Mini LST 1/10th Wheel Adapters! Now you can mount up some true race compounds! The adapters also widen your Mini LST to 217mm, and still work with the stock axels or CVD’s. The current list of compatible [...]
Our Pro Driver and good friend Tim Mohr checks in from the 1/18th scale nats! Thanks for the report Tim, looks like you got a few awards yourself! Congrats! 2009 18th Scale Carpet Off-Road Nationals Report by Tim Mohr The 6th annual 18th scale Carpet Off-Road Nationals went down over the weekend at RC Madness in Enfield [...]
Here are two pictures of the Traxxas 1/16 Mini Revo and Slayer that are production versions! These are not the mock ups that were at the iHobby show, but actually rolling/working vehicles show at the 1/18th scale nats! Price will be around $199 for brushed versions and $320 for brushless! Release date is [...]
Exotek Racing has just released their all new micro SR3 144mm M18 conversion chassis. This chassis will be perfect for stock racing and the conversion will come with Exotek’s famous steering rack. You can also purchase the all new Lower CG Motor mount and turn your stock touring micro into a real winner. Happy Racing, Micro-Man
