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Being teased now by Tamiya is the re-release of the Super Storm Dragon. The new version of the Super Storm Dragon will come as a kit with a pre-painted and pre-cut body. The Super Storm Dragon (#47438) is said to come on the same chassis as the Hornet, but we will have to wait to get full details and specifications. Until [...]
New from the folks at XRay is the 2021 edition of their NT1 Touring Car Kit. The 2021 NT1 has received a few small revisions to make it better than ever before. Check out these updates & features- * Black anodized Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum * New 2 speed carrier, ribbed * 25% lighter disk brake adapter * Made in Europe * Lightened drive flange * [...]
Shipping this summer from Tamiya is the Suzuki Swift Sport M-05 Kit. With a nicely scaled body and a front wheel drive chassis, the Tamiya Suzuki Swift has the scale realism that you are looking for. Check out these features- * Pre-painted polycarbonate yellow body * Body also comes pre-cut * Molded side mirrors * 239mm “L” wheelbase * Comes with motor and ESC The Tamiya [...]
New from Serpent is the X20FWD Touring Car Kit. This FWD version of the X20 is a high-end race machine and is available with either a carbon fiber, or aluminum chassis (#SER400036). Based off the mid-motor version, the X20FWD is engineered for optimal flex, thus allowing you to put more power down to the track. Here are the highlights- * All [...]
Recently announced by Kyosho is the Fazer Mk2 FZ02 Chassis Kit. The Fazer Mk2 has been released before in various Readyset forms, but soon you’ll be able to get it as just a chassis kit. The kit form can save you money by allowing you to use your own body and electronics. Here are the highlights- * Comes with upgrade parts * [...]
Over at Max Speed Technologies they have announced that Pre-Order is now open for their upcoming CFX-W J45C scale off-road kit. Featuring high clearance portal axles and serious scale realism, the CFX-W is ready to take on the toughest of trails. * Wheelbase- 313mm * Front & rear MPA portal axles * TC80 aluminum shocks * Dual slipper clutch * All metal transmission gears * Realistic [...]
Here we go folks, pulling the holeshot for the very first new car for 2021 is XRay. The XRay crew have just announced the 2021 T4F fwd touring car kit. Based off the previous model, the new unit for 21′ has numerous upgrades to make it faster than ever. Check out the highlights- * New driveshaft layout for centralized motor position * [...]
Over at Serpent they have just announced the 1/10th scaled SRX2 Gen3 race buggy kit. New from the ground up, the Gen3 buggy was designed to lower lap times, while also improving durability. Here are the highlights- * Over 85% of parts are new * Updated side pods * Carbon fiber chassis stiffeners * Completely new front end * Straight front arms * New caster and [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the re-release of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR. The Mercedes body had been released several years ago, now it is back riding on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-01 type-E chassis. Take a look at these highlights- * Realistic polycarbonate body * Slick race tires with silver wheels * Shaft driven 4wd * Wide range of hop-up parts * Comes [...]
New from Roche Products is the Rapide F1 EVO2 F1 car kit. Roche has a great reputation as a high-end on-road manufacturer, take a look at what the EVO2 brings to the table. * All new graphite chassis w/ adjustable wheelbase * New top deck for improved flex characteristics * New 7075 aluminum front bulkhead * New 7075 servo mount * New friction side tubes [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the 2020 re-release of their Terra Scorcher Kit. The Terra Scorcher was first unleashed on the public in 1988, now it is back and comes with an updated aluminum motor mount. * CVA oil shocks * Universal drive shafts * 4 wheel independent suspension * Clear polycarbonate body * Updated livery * Modern chassis The 2020 Tamiya Terra Scorcher is [...]
The folks at Carisma have announced the CRF-1 2WD F1 Chassis Kit. The CRF-1 can be used as the basis for an on-road build, or for high-end F1 racing. Take a look at these features- * Team suggested option parts are standard * Carbon fiber chassis * Fully adjustable geometry * Aluminum upper arm mounts * Metal pivot balls * Extra long front axles * Aluminum steering [...]
The folks over at Team Associated take their racing very seriously. How seriously? Well, they have won an IFMAR world championship a staggering 30 times! To keep that championships count climbing, the Team Associated crew has announced the nitro powered RC8B3.2 and the electric powered RC8B3.2e. Both buggies were designed from the ground up for maximum performance, check out these [...]
New from Axial Racing is the SCX10 III Jeep JL Wrangler with Portal Axles. That’s right, the new SCX10 III has all new, high clearance portal style axles to go along with a very nicely scaled Jeep JL body. Have a look at these highlights- * Replica V8 engine houses front-mounted 540 motor * Realistic transmission housing and transfer case * Can be [...]
New from Mugen Seiki is the MRX6X 1/8th scale nitro on-road kit. The MRX6X is based off products used by Shoki Takahata to win the 2019 IFMAR 1/8 On-Road World Championships. Here are the highlights- * Designed for improved steering, rear traction, efficiency, & drive-ability * New front uprights and aluminum-bearing holders * New front drive shafts * New rear upper a-arms and rear [...]
