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Coming soon from Tamiya is a CC-02S version of their Land Rover Defender 90 scale off-road truck. The new Land Rover commemorates the 700th item in the Tamiya RC series and comes with the scale looks, and easy to drive chassis, that you expect from Tamiya. Check out these highlights- * 1990 Land Rover Defender 90 kit * Width- 200mm * Wheelbase- 242mm * [...]
Coming later this year from Tamiya is a Subaru BRZ ZD8. This hot looking BRZ comes on Tamiya’s super easy to build TT-02 chassis and has a very nicely scaled clear polycarbonate body. Here are more highlights- * Adaptable TT-02 chassis with shaft driven 4WD * 2 different wheelbase and ground clearance settings * 1/10 scale kit * Width- 188mm * Wheelbase- 257mm * Polycarbonate light [...]
The crew at Hobbytech RC has announced the NXTE RR21 1/8 Buggy Kit. The RR21 is an updated version of the RR 2020 and is more than ready for racing, or for hardcore bashing. Check out these highlights- * Made in France * New 1mm thick polycarbonate body * New 4mm thick chassis * 7075 T6 aluminum shock towers * Laser engraved aluminum parts * 2 [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced a Lotus Europa Special. This vintage race car was popular back in 1966 and soon you can put one on your shelf for display, or to bash around your cul-de-sac. Check out these highlights- * 1/10 scaled kit * Width- 176mm * Wheelbase- 225mm * Uses M-06M rear wheel drive chassis * Clear polycarbonate body * Plastic bushings * Friction [...]
Coming soon from Tamiya is the 1992 Audi V8 Touring Car Kit. The Tamiya faithfully recreates a classic Audi race car from the early 1990s and comes on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-02 platform. Check out these highlights- * Shaft driven 4wd * Clear, highly detailed polycarbonate body * Highly adaptable chassis with 2 different wheelbases * Brake disc shaped wheel hubs and [...]
Coming soon from Yokomo is the 1/10th scaled BD10F Competition FWD Touring Car. The BD10F is a high-end competition car that can compete at the very highest levels of racing. Here are the highlights- * Optimized weight distribution for FWD * Dedicated 90 gram front weight for more traction * Forward motor position * New Ackerman ratio using a long bell crank for neutral [...]
New from the folks over at Traction Hobby is the 1/8th scaled Tank 300 RTR Scale Crawler. This large scaled crawler has incredible levels of scale detailing and has the extra size that it takes to get over the really gnarly stuff. Here are some highlights- * Goes on pre-sale August 29th * Will be available as an RTR or in Kit [...]
New from Carisma is a Range Rover 2.1 Spec “Custom Kit”, as well as the fully loaded Coyote 2.1 Builders Kit. Both of these trucks are heavy on scale realism, as well as being highly capable when the going gets gnarly. Coyote 2.1 Builders Kit Features- * Anti-torque twist transmission * Optional rear bumper with tow hook * Threaded aluminum alloy shock bodies * [...]
Just released from Tamiya is a promotional video for their Super Avante buggy kit. The Super Avante is a new kit for Tamiya and it is certainly unique to the rc scene. The Super Avante sports a moon buggy style look, but also has scale realism like the driver’s head, and fenders on the wheels. The video below shows some [...]
The crew at XRay recently revealed the 2022 version of their X10 Pan Car Kit. The X10 is easily one of the fastest on-road cars on the market and is more than capable of winning at any level of competition. Here are some of the new X10’s highlights- * Completely new design with 90% new components * Improved durability, stability, and traction * [...]
Just announced by Yokomo is the YD-2Z RWD Drift Kit. The new YD-2Z is a high-end drift rig that is more than ready for serious sideways action. Here are the highlights- * New 3-split transmission case * New integrated bulkhead improves left-right steering balance * New upper deck is compatible with slide racks * Easy access diff * 13 stage motor positioning to balance the [...]
After a few weeks of teasing, Cross RC has officially announced their new JT4 Scale Rock Crawler Kit. The mighty JT4 has an tough looking exterior, with an insane list of scale details. Here are just a few of the JT4’s highlights- * Will be available in kit and RTR formats * Original 1950s styling * Realistic portal style axles * 2-speed transmission * Remote [...]
Now being teased by Gmade is the 1/10th scaled GS02F Buffalo Pickup TS Kit. That’s right folks, soon you will be able to get your Gmade Buffalo in pickup truck form, which not only looks good, but is more than ready for all your scale adventures. While details are sparse as this is just a teaser, all we know for [...]
Over at Tamiya they are now teasing a New Version of their Wild One Offroader Blockhead Motors buggy kit. We have virtually no information at this time, as even the picture above is of an older model. However, we’ve been hearing that the new version will be well worth the wait (featuring at least a unique sticker design), and we [...]
The good folks over at Tamiya are now teasing a 45th Anniversary Tamiya Porsche 934 RSR Vaillant in White. The 934 will be a “must have” for serious Tamiya collectors and should make for a nice cul-de-sac basher as well. We have very few details, but we do know that the Tamiya will release a limited number of these cars [...]
