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Over at Sparko Racing they have dropped a few new teaser images of their upcoming 1/8 Formula 8 Nitro Buggy Kit. 1/8 nitro buggies are the highest form of rc dirt racing with multiple manufacturers in the fight for top dog. The new Formula 8 from Sparko was designed from the ground up for high-end performance, but we’ll have to [...]
New from Tamiya is a Toyota GAZOO Racing WRT/GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid Kit. After one glance at the pictures, we have to say that is one hot looking Yaris! Nicely scaled down from the original, the Tamiya Gazoo Racing Yaris Rally1 is perfect for backyard rally car runs, or for doing hot laps around your cul-de-sac. Here are the highlights- * [...]
The crew at Tamiya has announced their upcoming 1/10 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG Racing Version Kit. This version of the CLK AMG features enlarged fenders and a rear wing for a racing style look. Here are the highlights- * Shaft driven 4WD TT-02 chassis * Lightweight 1.0mm thick polycarbonate body. * Molded side mirrors and rear wing * 16-spoke silver color wheels * Racing slick [...]
Recently announced by Tamiya is the Scania 770 S 8X4/4 Full Option Kit. This incredibly scale realistic semi-truck features double-axle 4-wheel drive in the rear, with double-axle 4-wheel steering up front. Here are more highlights- * 1/14th scale kit * Width – 196mm * Cab authentically recreated by precise injection molding * Detailed auxiliary machinery tower, fuel tank, and air tank * Motor and transmission [...]
For all you Land Cruiser fans out there, check out the upcoming 1/10 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 from Tamiya. Sporting a highly scale detailed polycarbonate body that sits on Tamiya’s CC-02L chassis, their new Land Cruiser is sure to make a big splash at your local bashing/trailing spot! Features include plastic molded scale parts, as well as stock looking [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled Porsche 911 GT3 (992) Kit. This hot looking Porsche has been nicely scaled from the original and comes on Tamiya’s easy to drive 4WD TT-02 chassis. Here are more highlights- * Highly detailed polycarbonate body * Beginner friendly and highly customizable TT-02 chassis * Shaft driven 4WD * Identical left and right suspension arms & uprights * [...]
Coming later this month from Kyosho is the 1/10 FW-06 Chassis Kit .15 Nitro Powered 4WD Touring Car. If you love the smell of nitro, the new FW-06 chassis kit is the perfect start for your next on-road build. Check out these highlights- * Powerful KE15SP nitro engine with slide carburetor * Double wishbone suspension with adjustable camber and toe angles * Machined [...]
New from Tamiya is the Fiat Abarth 1000TCR Berlina Corsa Kit with MB-01 Chassis. This highly detailed 1/10th scaled kit uses an MB-01 chassis. The MB-01 allows for six different setups via the choice of three different wheelbases, as well as the choice of running front or rear wheel drive. Here are more highlights- * Multi-purpose, 2WD MB-01 chassis * Low or [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of their Toyota Land Cruiser 40. This time around, the Land Cruiser uses Tamiya’s legendary CC-02 4WD chassis and has a few detail tweaks to sweeten the deal. Here are more highlights- * New roof rack with light pods * New silver 12-spoke wheels * New semi-pneumatic rubber, block pattern tires * New stickers with integrated [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you soon is the Tamiya VW Golf MK.2 GTI 16V Rally Kit with MF-01X Chassis. Tamiya has faithfully recreated the MK2 GTI in rally race car form and is a great choice for on-road, or off, with its MF-01X chassis. Here are more highlights- * Lightweight polycarbonate body * Plastic molded scale side mirrors and bumper * [...]
Today the big news out of Tamiya is the announcement of their upcoming 1/10 BBX (BB-01 chassis) Buggy Kit. The BBX is an all new design, which should be great news for the Tamiya faithful, as well as anyone who enjoys backyard bashing. Ready for some highlights? * All new design! * Combination of classic design and modern performance * Brand-new chassis, styled [...]
Coming this spring from Tamiya is the re-release of their F103LM Audi R8R Kit. First produced way back in 1999, the Audi is set to once again return with its highly scale body. As the Audi is still in the teaser stage, we don’t know if it received any small updates or changes, but we expect to get full details [...]
New from SWORKz is the 1/10 S14-4C 4WD Pro Carpet Buggy Kit. Designed for high traction tracks like carpet, the S14-4C is ready to help you win at even the highest levels of competition. Check out these highlights- * Designed for optimized corner speeds & easy handling on carpet * New gear box with adjustable differential system * T7075 hard anodized and lightened [...]
Coming later this month from Kyosho is the 1/8 INFERNO MP10e TKI2 Brushless 4WD Race Buggy Kit. The new MP10e TKI2 gets some of the updates from it’s nitro powered brother and is more than ready to win at any level of competition. Here are the highlights- * New body with improved aerodynamics to increase speed * Longer stroke suspension with updated [...]
The crew at Awesomatix has been doing a lot of winning at high level carpet races around the globe the last few years. To help extend their dominance, they have just announced the 1/10 A800R Touring Car Kit. The A800R comes with a number of upgrades and revisions to make it Awesomatix’s fastest touring car to date. Here are the [...]
