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Over at Tamiya they have announced a 1/12th scaled Renault 5 Turbo Rally Kit. This classic Renault rally car comes on Tamiya’s capable M-05Ra chassis that is easy to build and fun to drive. * Realistic block style tires * 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension * Special hub carriers & uprights for +5mm ground clearance increase * Wheelbase- 210mm * Length- 330mm * Width- 180mm * Includes [...]
The folks over at Tamiya have announced a new 1995 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra R. The fully licensed, and nicely styled, SVT Mustang body sits on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-01 E type chassis. Here are more highlights- * LCG bathtub style frame * Reinforced nylon upper deck * 3-piece tie rods * 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system * Front and rear gear differentials * 70mm-diameter [...]
New from SWorkz is the 1/10 S12-2 Race Buggy Kit. The S12-2 was designed as a top contender in the 2wd buggy class and is expected to start shipping in March. While not many details are available at the moment, the S12-2 is expected to have an entirely new chassis and transmission, as well as a new front suspension layout. To [...]
At the Nuremburg show in Germany a few weeks ago, Tamiya formally announced their upcoming 1/14th scaled Vovo FH16 Globetrotter 750 8X4 Tow Truck. Now Tamiya has dropped full details, including pricing. Have a look at these features- * Length 750mm, width 195mm, height 300mm * Three speed transmission, remote shifting * Float-mounted die-cast front axle * Reinforced resin rear axles * Metal leaf spring [...]
For all you hardcore racers out there, Schumacher has announced the Cougar Laydown Stock Spec Kit. The latest version of the 1/10th scaled 2wd Cougar comes optimized for serious stock class racing, take a look at some of its new features. * Reduced overall weight * Carbon fiber chassis, motor plate, lower transmission housing * Alloy layshaft & spur lockout * Aerox 0.5mm ultra [...]
Over at Pro-Line they have uploaded a new video to promote their PRO-Fusion SC 4×4 Monster Build Off Contest. The P-L crew built up 5 custom PRO-Fusion SC 4×4 kits that were built into Wild Monster Fusion Bashing Machines via Pro-Line’s 2.8″ monster truck wheels and tires. You can help decide a winner between the builds and get a chance [...]
The crew over at PR Racing have just dropped full details on their new 2020 V3T R Pro Stadium Truck Kit. The V3R R Pro features updated steering geometry to make it easier to drive fast, as well as re-designed rear suspension geometry for more rear grip. Here are more highlights- * Carbon fiber shock towers * -3mm length 7075 aluminum chassis * [...]
Gmade has been making a big push here in the states with some remarkable crawlers. Two years ago, many hobbyists hadn’t even heard of them, yet here we are at the tail end of 2019 and Gmade is making a huge mark on the scale scene. One of their latest scale crawler kits is the GS02 based Komodo Double Cab [...]
Being teased by Cross RC is the TC6 Military 6×6 Scale Off-road Kit. The 1/12th scaled TC6 comes with six wheel steering, along with independent suspension. More impressively, the TC6 is absolutely loaded with intricate scale detailing from bumper to bumper. Also, like other releases from Cross RC, expect for the TC6 to come in at least 2 different levels [...]
Coming later this month from Team Losi Racing is the 8IGHT-X Elite Nitro Buggy Race Kit. The Elite version of the 1/8 8IGHT-X comes with updated suspension geometry, as well as a new chassis layout that features an updated drivetrain. Here are more highlights- * 3mm thick 7075 aluminum chassis * Front universal driveshafts * Aluminum front chassis brace * +1mm wheel hexes * Updated [...]
The good folks over at Cross RC are teasing a new VR4 scale rock crawler. The VR4 comes on the Demon platform, and like previous Cross RC trucks, is expected to have 3 different levels of kit at release time. * Four LED highlights with lenses * Daytime running lights * 313mm wheelbase * Updated nylon wheels We will post more details as they become [...]
Just in time for the indoor race wars this winter is the Associated Electrics RC10B6.2 and RC10B6.2D race buggy kits. Both buggies have been highly updated to help keep you at the front of the pack. * B6.2 optimal for high grip conditions * B6.2 includes laydown 3 gear transmission * B6.2D comes with both laydown and layback transmissions * B6.2D includes +1 Ackermann [...]
Coming to a hobby shop near you soon is the Tamiya Porsche 911 GT3 CUP VIP 2008. This version of the 911 comes with a gorgeous GT3 VIP body and sits on Tamiya’s easy to build TT-01 Type-E 4wd chassis. * Longitudinally mounted motor for optimum balance * Bathtub style chassis * 4-wheel double wishbone suspension * Front and rear gear differentials * Molded plastic [...]
Here we go folks, another teaser shot from Cross RC. Cross RC has grow in leaps and bounds in the last year, they now appear to be teasing a new heavy hitter 6×6 called the TC6. We have very few details at the moment, but if it is anything like their previous products, expect it to be at the very [...]
Being teased now by Tamiya is the Eunos Roadster Kit (#47431). While the Eunos Roadster is better known under the Mazda banner here in the states, the Tamiya version has legit scale realism and comes on Tamiya’s M-06M rear wheel drive chassis. As we await more details, why not hit up this link to visit the official Tamiya USA Website. Also, [...]
