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Coming later this spring from SWorkz is the S35-T2e Electric Truggy Kit. The S35-T2e is a high-end race machine designed for winning races, or for going big in your backyard. Check out these highlights- * T7075 hard anodized, lightened, wide aluminum chassis * New shock towers and shock caps * Fixed shock spring retainer * New Ackermann plate & steering system * Updated servo saver * [...]
For all you old school Thunder Dragon fans, Tamiya has announced its return for 2021. First hitting showrooms in 1988, the Thunder Dragon is a great vintage buggy that can bring back memories of yesteryear. Here are the highlights- * Shaft driven 4wd * Comes with silver pre-painted polycarbonate body * Semi-pneumatic spike tires * Large diameter ABS plastic wheels * CVA oil shocks * Front [...]
Yesterday the guys over at Tamiya dropped a number of new releases for the 2021 spring season. Today we continue with more new releases with their upcoming Opel Calibra V6. The Opel brings back memories of the 1990s touring car scene and sits on Tamiya’s easy to build TA02 chassis. Here are more highlights- * Shaft driven 4wd * Durable bathtub style [...]
New for all you hardcore scalers out there is the Tamiya 1/14 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 4151 8×4 Tipper Truck. The new Tipper Truck from Tamiya has some pretty incredible scale detailing, check out these highlights- * Kit version of the Daimler AG Arocs 4151 8×4 dump truck * 3 speed transmission controlled from remote * Superbly realistic chassis * Body features cab rails, intake duct [...]
Coming in hot for the new year is the Tamiya 2020 Ford GT Mk II TT-02. Tamiya’s take on the Ford GT looks absolutely gorgeous with its highly detailed body and wheels. Check out these highlights- * Comes on Tamiya’s classic TT-02 chassis * Lightweight polycarbonate body * Gun metal five-spoke wheels * Comes with decal set and masking stickers The Tamiya 2020 Ford GT [...]
Recently announced by Max Speed Technology is a TCR-M Kit with their MX-5 Clear Body. The TCR-M features front wheel drive, thus making it highly scale realistic for FWD builds. Here are more details- * 1/10 FWD direct drive on-road kit * Convertible to RWD * Ball differential * FRP lower deck * Realistic brake disc * Steel CVDs * Wheelbase – 210 to 245mm * Width – [...]
Coming soon from Cross RC is the FC6 1/12 6X6 Off-Road Truck. The burly FC6 has full time six wheel drive along with some pretty incredible scale detailing. Here are more highlights- * Medium-sized tactical transporter * Highly capable 6X6 off-road truck chassis * Realistic interior * Doors and hood open * Realistic engine compartment * 95% of FC6 chassis assembly uses metal parts The Cross RC [...]
Over at SWORKz they have announced the S35-T2 Nitro Truggy Kit. The S35-T2 is a high-end race machine that has received numerous updates from the previous model. Check out all the new upgrades- * T7075 hard anodized aluminum, wide style chassis * All new shock towers and shock caps * Fixed shock spring holders * New Ackermann plate & steering system * Updated servo saver * [...]
Shipping soon from Serpent RC is the 1/8th scaled Viper 989e electric on-road kit. The 989e is a high-end race machine designed to crush lap records, or for serious high speed bashing. Check out these highlights- * Based off the Serpent 989 nitro kit * Large 2.5mm carbon battery trays * Elevated ESC mounting plate * Large motor mounting area * Module 1 steel gears * [...]
Over at Serpent they have just announced the 1/10th scaled Medius X20 Mini Kit. This version of the Medius X20 has been condensed to Mini sizing and has an incredible amount of adjustability. Here are the highlights- * 3 different configurations- FWD, RWD, or full time 4WD * Ultra-smooth coated shocks * Version 3 composite diff * Single belt used for 4WD * Adjustable wheelbase- [...]
Over at XRay they have announced the 2021 version of their XT2 2WD Stadium Truck Kit. The XT2 is a high-end race machine designed for maximum corner speed, along with precision handling. Check out these highlights and updates- * All new chassis with bent sides * New side guards * Graphite side guard braces * Tweak-free battery holder * New super-narrow ultra-low CG gearboxes * Quick [...]
New from Kyosho is the 1/8th scaled Inferno MP10 TKI2 Nitro Buggy Kit. The TKI2 version of the MP10 features multiple revisions to make it faster, and tougher, than ever before. Here are the MP10 TKI2 highlights- * Aggressive high-level aerodynamic body * Secondary reduction ratio of 3.5:1 * 45 tooth spur gear – final reduction ratio of 12.1:1 * Longer shock shafts * New [...]
All new from XRay is the 1/10th scaled SCX 2WD Short Course Truck Kit. XRay is known worldwide for their high-end race rigs, the SCX opens all new doors for the European based company. Check out these highlights- * Machined 2.5mm Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum chassis * Large bumpers front, rear, and sides * Mid-mounted motor with LCG transmission * Tweak free battery holder * [...]
Over at SWORKz they have announced the S35-GT2 1/8 Nitro On-Road Kit. The S35-GT2 is based off of the SWORKz 2020 world championship winning car and was designed for elite levels of performance. Here are the highlights- * Completely revised 2-speed transmission * Wide, weight-optimized, hard anodized T7075 aluminum chassis * New shock towers * New Ackermann steering plate * Lockable, aluminum servo saver * HET [...]
Being teased right now by Tamiya is the 1/10th scaled TB-05R On-Road Chassis Kit. While we don’t know much about the TB-05R, we do know that it is a high-end, shaft driven 4wd kit. The “R” version is presumed to come with a bunch of upgrades over the previous TB-05 Pro model, but we’ll have to wait a bit longer [...]
