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New over at Tamiya is their beautiful 1990 Land Rover Defender 90 body that is coming soon on Tamiya’s classic CC-02 chassis. The ladder style frame of the CC-02 goes well with the D90 body making for a nice scale off-road machine. Here are the highlights- * Motor is longitudinally mounted behind front axle * Separated gearbox and transfer case * Front and [...]
It’s been almost 15 years since we first posted about DragRace Concepts and they are still around crushing it in the drag realm. One of their latest products is a full-on drag chassis called the Drag Pak Maxim. This high-end racing chassis was designed from the ground up for maximum drag racing performance. Check out these highlights- * 100% engineered from [...]
For all you indoor racers out there, XRay has just dropped the 2022 edition of their XB4 buggy kit. The XB4 is a high-end competition kit that is ready to take you to the top step of the podium. Here are some highlights- * New chassis layout with more weight up front * Unique XRAY one-way center slipper * Symmetrical side guards * Multiple [...]
New over at Mugen Seiki is the MBX8R nitro buggy race kit. Mugen is incredibly serious about their 1/8 buggy racing and the “R” version of the MBX8 is designed to win at any level of competition. Check out these highlights- * New S bend air filter boot and high-volume filter housing * New brake override and caliper springs for smoother braking * [...]
New from Xpress is the Execute XQ10R Touring Car Kit. The XQ10R is a high performance 1/10th touring car that has been modernized with a mid-motor configuration and comes with an affordable price point. Check out these highlights- * Adjustable top deck flex with inserts * Beefy 3.0mm suspension pins * X-Rings used in shocks and differential for smoother operation * Redesigned steering rack [...]
New from Jason and the crew at JConcepts is RM2 Blue Thread Lock Adhesive. The JConcepts thread lock is specially formulated for securing metal to metal components and is perfect for use when building a new kit. Here are the highlights- * Easy to use bottle design * Secure lid to prevent spills * Re-useable bottle * Blue in color for easy identification The JConcepts [...]
A few weeks ago Max Speed Technology posted some teaser images of their upcoming A90RB clear body, RTR, and kit. Today we’ve got a handful of pictures so we can see that the MST A90RB looks incredible! Here are more details- * Widebody styling * Single piece body design * Scale accessories like side mirrors, wiper, and race wing * #720020 – A90RB clear [...]
Over at Kyosho they are teasing the return of their classic Optima Mid 4wd Buggy Kit. The Optima Mid was a force to be reckoned with across the globe in the 1980s, soon you will be able to relive all the glory from days gone past. Like other Kyosho re-releases, they have upgraded the Optima Mid for today’s power systems. [...]
Now available for pre-order is the 1/8th scaled Capo Racing Jkmax CD15827 Scale Crawler Kit. The Jkmax is expected to start shipping in February and is one of the most scale looking rigs that we’ve seen. Also, being 1/8th in size, the Jkmax is large enough to get over some pretty gnarly terrain. Here are some highlights- * 78 piece, all [...]
New over at Fury RC is a 1/8th scaled Sand Cruiser featuring the incredibly scale realistic Toyan Nitro Engine. That’s right, for all you guys looking to run that trick Toyan two-cylinder four-stroke methanol engine, the Sand Cruiser makes it easy. Check out these highlights- * Clear polycarbonate body * Wheelbase – 324mm * Width – 272mm * Approach & departure angle – 55° * [...]
The crew at XRay have released full details on their upcoming 2022 XB2 Race Buggy Kits. There will be two different versions available, a carpet edition as well as a dirt edition, to give you the edge you need to win. Here are the highlights- * Two different versions – XB2D for dirt, XB2C for carpet * Made in Europe * Carpet Edition [...]
Now available for pre-order is the 2022 edition of the Agama A319 Nitro Buggy Kit. The A319 has been updated to increase durability, as well as for more speed out on the track. Here are the highlights- * Updated performance gearing * 39T crown gears mate up with 12T pinion gears * Grey diff cups * Emulsion style shock caps * Grey/orange springs and 8×1.2f/8×1.3r [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the Man TGX 26.540 6X4 XLX. While most Americans may not be familiar with Man, F1 fans will be. The Man TGX has long been a popular transporter on the Formula 1 circuit, and now thanks to Tamiya, you can built one for your rc collection. Here are the highlights- * Cab parts molded in blue * [...]
New and ready for the indoor race season is the 2022 X12 Pan Car Kit from XRay. The X12 has been a force in the 1/12th scale class for years, the 2022 version is fully updated and tuned for winning at any level. Check out these updates- * Two versions – EU and USA * Adjustable battery mounting system does not require [...]
Over at Cross RC they are sending it hard with their upcoming BT8 Amphibious 8×8 Armored Transport Vehicle. The BT8 features all wheel steering, a moveable turret, and is designed to be amphibious as it comes with a water jet propulsion system! * All metal two speed transmission * 4 axles with 8 wheel drive * Floats in water * Length – 700mm * [...]
