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Expected to ship this October is the re-release of Tamiya’s TT-02R Chassis Kit. Last produced back in 2016, the “R” version of the TT-02 is the race spec version of the TT-02 and comes with a number of upgrades. * Includes wide range of hop-ups * Aluminum motor mount * Aluminum uprights * Comes with high speed gear set * Aluminum center driveshaft * Blue aluminum [...]
The crew over at Tamiya are now teasing a 1991 Audi V8 Touring Car Kit (#58682). The German bred Audi comes with special race decals and sits on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-02 chassis. With a nicely scaled body and an easy to drive chassis, the Audi V8 Touring is a great buy for collectors or new drivers. Until we learn [...]
Over at XRay they have just announced the 2021 version of their GTXE 1/8 electric on-road kit. For 2021 the GTXE has received numerous updates to increase speed and durability on the track. Check out the updates- * Chassis now reinforced for added stability * 3mm longer shock shafts * C-hub style front suspension * New front shock tower * +2mm wheel hubs for increased [...]
Highly revised for 2021 is the XRay GTX8 1/8 nitro on-road kit. The GTX8 is a gnarly nitro burner that is designed to crush track records. Take a look at these highlights- * Newly reinforced chassis * New c-hub suspension * New front shock tower * Increased steering, more predictable overall handling * Longer shock shafts * New fuel tank with transient jet You can use this [...]
The folks over at Yokomo have just dropped the YZ-4 SF2 race buggy kit. With a big emphasis on weight reduction, the YZ-4 is at the cutting edge of racing technology. * Lightweight bulkheads * Lightweight motor mount * New slipper clutch * New steering system * New front and rear arms * Multiple battery positions The Yokomo YZ-4 SF is priced at ¥64,800 and you can [...]
Expected to start shipping this June from Maverick RC is the affordable Phantom XT RTR. The Phantom XT comes completely pre-assembled and ready for backyard fun. Check out these highlights- * High torque MM-550 brushed motor * Shaft driven 4wd * Waterproof electronics * Comes with battery & charger * Oil filled shocks * Ball bearing equipped * Front & rear gear diffs The Maverick Phantom XT is [...]
Over at XRay they have just dropped the 2021 XT4 1/10 4wd stadium truck kit. Over the last couple of years, the 4wd stadium truck class has really taken off. With larger tires than a 1/10th buggy, 4wd stadium trucks are great for cutting fast laps on rough tracks. The XRay XT4 is the easily one of the best in [...]
Here ya go scale fanatics, Enduro RC has announced the Trailrunner RTR that features Independent Front Suspension. The Enduro crew has been bringing it hard for 2020 and their new IFS Trailrunner is filled with scale realism. Take a look at these features- * Designed for modern scale realism * Pre-painted, 2 piece, polycarbonate body * Removable front lower valance * Injection-molded fender flares, [...]
Just announced by XRay is the 2021 edition of their RX8 Nitro On-Road Kit. The RX8 has been a winner since it was first introduced, for 2021 it receives a number of new upgrades. Here are some of the updates- * Stealth black design * Lightened bulkheads * New chassis layout for increased traction * New radio plate * New drive belts * More durable front [...]
New from Kyosho is the FW06 Alpine GT4 1/10 Nitro Readyset. The Alpine GT4 comes with the newer Kyosho Syncro KT-231P 2.4GHz transmitter and is powered by a powerful KE15-SP nitro engine. Check out theses highlights- * Completely pre-assembled and painted * Shaft driven 4wd * Perfect introduction to nitro power for new drivers * 2-speed transmission * V-One RRR rear suspension * Failsafe protection * Universal [...]
New from Kyosho is the FW06 Mercedes AMG GT3 2020 Nitro Readyset The Mercedes is heavy on scale realism with a nicely detailed body and a powerful nitro engine. Check out these features- * Fully pre-assembled and painted * Syncro KT-231P 2.4GHz radio system * High-power KE15-SP nitro engine * Shaft driven 4wd * Tuned muffler, large air cleaner The Kyosho FW06 Mercedes AMG GT3 2020 [...]
Coming this June from Tamiya is a Gun Metal version of their Plasma Edge II 4wd buggy kit. This version comes with a gun metal pre-painted and pre-cut body to make your life easier. Check out these features- * Dedicated TT-02B 4wd buggy chassis * CVA oil shocks * Stylish polycarbonate single-seater buggy body and wing * Comes with motor and ESC * Front and [...]
New for the ever growing rock crawling scene is the giant 1/7th scaled Cross RC UT4. The UT4 brings a tough new Ultra 4 look to the Cross RC stable and is large enough to get over seriously large rocks. The UT4 sports 2.6″ sized wheels to go along with all its scale goodness. Right now we are still in [...]
Coming this summer from Tamiya is the very esoteric looking TA07RR. The RR version of the TA07 takes it from a mid-level machine, to a high-end track performer. * TRF419 upgrade suspension kit * Carbon fiber top deck * TRF rear gear diff * TRF ulta-short shocks * Aluminum steering upgrade rocker arm * Titanium alloy coated suspension shafts * Part number- #47445 We will post more details [...]
New from Kyosho is the 1/12th scaled Fantom pan car kit. This vintage re-release is a big one for Kyosho as the Fantom (#30635B) is a true classic from the early days of rc. And while we are still in the teasing stages for the Fantom, we do know that it comes in kit form and features old school chain [...]
