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Over at Tamico they have announced a very special 15th Anniversary Limited Edition Tamiya Dancing Rider Custom. To help celebrate Tamico’s 15th anniversary, they have just dropped a very limited edition Dancing Rider. Limited to only 333 pieces, this version of the Dancing Rider is certain to be big among the collector crowd. Here are more details- * Limited to 333 [...]
Over at Schumacher they’ve been busy promoting their new Cougar LD3 Competition Buggy Kit. The LD3 represents the latest and greatest in race technology and the 18 minute long video does a great job of covering all the high points of the LD3. The LD3 is being released in 3 different versions depending on your needs. With stock, mod, and [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10 Hotshot II 2024 Buggy Kit. That’s right folks, the Hotshot II was first released in 1987 and now has been updated for 2024. Here are the highlights- * Width – 235mm * Length – 390mm * Shaft driven four-wheel drive * 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension * CVA (II) oil-filled shocks (One in the front & two in [...]
New over at Tekno RC is the 1/10 SCT410 2.0 SCT Kit. The SCT410 2.0 was designed to be extremely tunable, while also being a quick and simple build for new racers. Here are the highlights- * Hardened steel drivetrain is 1/8th power system ready * Lightweight differentials * CNC machined 7075 one piece motor mount * 4mm 7075 aluminum shock towers with integrated [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Club Racer. The new Giulia comes on Tamiya’s 2wd MB-01 chassis and has a highly detailed body. Here are more highlights- * 2wd MB-01 chassis with three different wheelbases * Front- or rear- wheel drive system * Midship motor with rear-wheel drive * 4-wheel double wishbone suspension with friction dampers * Wheelbase – [...]
Robin and the crew at Schumacher have officially announced the Cougar LD3 2WD Race Buggy Kit. The LD3 has been refined and improved to make it an even more lethal track weapon. Here are the highlights- * 3 different versions available – Mod, stock, or dirt * Class leading front suspension geometry * Five wheelbase lengths * 90° phased lightweight steel CVD driveshafts – [...]
New over at Roche Rapide is the 1/12th scaled P12V Pan Car Kit. This high-end race machine is loaded with carbon fiber and was designed for serious speed around a carpet track. Here are the highlights- * Ultra-low inline chassis * Fully adjustable * 7075 black anodized turnbuckles * Rigid “ULCG” front end * Rigid aluminum rear axle * Fine adjustment center pivot brace * 7075 aluminum [...]
The good folks over at Tamiya have announced the re-release of the 2013 version of their Egress 4WD Buggy Kit. The Egress is a legendary buggy from our hobby’s past and is now back to put even more smiles on people’s faces. Here are the highlights- * Re-release of the Egress that first appeared in 1989 * Re-release 2013 version has been [...]
New from Iris is the 1/10 ONE.05 Competition Touring Car Kit. This 4wd competition machine is available with either a carbon fiber or aluminum chassis to suit your local tracks and driving style. Here are more of the highlights- * Updated shock linkage geometry for less roll & higher corner speeds * Belt driven 4wd system * Chassis pin locators on bulkheads, motor [...]
After some teasing, XRay has announced their top-of-the-line 2024 X4 Touring Car Kit. The X4 is as high-end as it gets in touring car racing and it has been refined even further for 2024 to increase speed, tuning, and durability. Here are the highlights- * Available in two different versions * Chassis available in aluminum or carbon * New more narrow chassis design * [...]
Over at Exotek they have just announced the 1/10 Vader Pro Drag Kit with Wheelie Bar. The Vader Pro Kit is as high-end as they get for no-prep drag racing. Here are the highlights- * Designed from the ground up for maximum street racing performance * Pro level components for lightness, durability, and ease of use * Premium components and design features at [...]
New from Tamiya is a promotional video for their upcoming Tamiya 1/10 Squash Van. The Squash Van has a unique retro look and comes with a pre-painted green and white body. It also has a rugged GF-02 chassis with optional 4 wheel steering to give your Squash Van that true monster truck driving experience. No matter if you are backyard [...]
Coming soon from Kyosho is the 1/10 Optima Mid ’87 WC Worlds Spec 60th Anniversary Limited Kit. This vintage buggy from the golden era of rc is back better than ever. Check out these highlights- * Limited edition Legendary series kit * Replica of the 1987 Optima Mid proto-type * Special small size box with package handle * Limited production run * New Optima PRO [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR 1997 Kit. The Mercedes CLK-GTR sports some pretty impressive scale realism on its body, which was designed to bring back classic memories from the late 1990s racing scene. Sitting on Tamiya’s low profile TC-01 chassis, the new Mercedes has a durable composite chassis with full time shaft driven 4WD The Tamiya Mercedes-Benz [...]
New from WRC is the 1/8th scaled SBXE.3 Electric Buggy Kit. This innovative race machine has received a slew of updates for both durability and speed. Check out these highlights- * New chassis design * New composite receiver & servo support * Optimized weight distribution * New adjustable battery holders * Updated big bore shocks Use this link to get more details on the WRC Racing [...]
