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Just announced by Tamiya is the 1/10 Citroen DS Kit. This classic Citroen from the 1950s is highly detailed and comes on Tamiya’s easy to drive MB-01 front wheel drive chassis. Here are more highlights- * Clear polycarbonate body * MB-01 chassis configured long wheelbase with front wheel drive * 4-wheel double wishbone suspension * Friction shocks * Width – 198mm * Wheelbase – 239mm * Realistic [...]
Over at Custom Works they have officially announced the Beast Midget Oval Car Kit. The folks at Custom Works are all about going left as fast as possible and their new Beast midget car kit is designed for high-end oval racing. Here are the highlights- * Based off of CW’s Outlaw Sprint car * Offset carbon chassis plate * 3mm offset carbon fiber [...]
All new from XRay is the 1/8 X8 Pan Car Kit. If you are looking for insane speed, no matter if it’s on a carpet track, or on a long empty stretch of road, the X8 is ready to get extreme. Check out these highlights- * Designed by Juraj Hudy * Electric 4wd pan car kit * Solid rear axle, spool in [...]
New from the folks at Kyosho is the 1/10 V-ONE R4 Evo.3 Nitro Kit. The V-ONE R4 Evo.3 is a high-end nitro on-road kit that is great for racing, or for high speed cul-de-sac bashing. Designed for use with rubber or foam tires, the V-ONE R4 Evo.3 is loaded with carbon fiber and other high-end goodies to help increase performance. The [...]
Team Associated has a new dirt oval car? Yes indeed, the team at AE have officially announced the 1/10 SR10M Dirt Oval Team Kit. The SR10M was designed for Street Stock racing and comes in kit form for your building pleasure. Here are more highlights- * Updated mid-motor rear carbon fiber shock tower for oval * New carbon fiber chassis side braces * [...]
New from Team Associated is a Kit Version of their 1/14 Reflex 14B Off-Road Buggy. The kit version allows you to add your own electronics and modify as you build. Here are the highlights- * Factory Team aluminum wheel hexes * Factory Team aluminum threaded racing shocks * Three sealed differentials * Threaded coil-over shock absorbers * Turnbuckles to adjust camber and toe * Aluminum steering [...]
New from the Schumacher crew is the 1/10 Mi9 4WD Touring Car Kit. Available with an aluminum or carbon fiber chassis, the new Mi9 is a high-end race machine capable of winning at any level of competition. Here are the highlights- * All new suspension geometry * Fully updated transmission housings * Lightweight gear differential design with ultra-smooth action * Lightweight front spool assembly * [...]
Now being teased by Kyosho is the 1/10 Lazer SB Dirt Cross 4WD Buggy Kit. Based off the Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 race buggy, the Lazer SB Dirt Cross can be an affordable racer, or a 4wd off-road bash machine. Here are more highlights- * Lazer ZX-5 chassis updated in durability and to be more user friendly * Threaded oil shocks * New retro [...]
Now being teased by Capo Racing is the 1/10 Tatra T815-7 8×8 Kit. This giant 1/10th scaler comes in at over 21 inches long and has a full time 8 wheel drive system. Made from mostly CNC machined aluminum parts, this high-end kit has been nicely scaled from the 1:1 truck and even comes with a full air suspension system. Until [...]
Now being teased by Kyosho is the 1/10 Optima Pro 4WD Buggy Kit. This old school buggy will be part of Kyosho’s Legendary Series and is expected to start shipping in late May. The Optima Pro was known for serious performance with a belt driven 4wd system and high performance suspension system. As this is just the teaser stage, we’ll [...]
Here ya go RC10 fans, Team Associated has announced a very special RC10 Classic 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Kit. The 40th Anniversary RC10 Classic is the perfect rc collectable, or you can build it and go have loads of fun while vintage racing. Check out these highlights- * Laser-etched “Team Associated” logo only found on 40 Year Anniversary chassis * “40” stamped [...]
Just announced by XRay is the 2024 edition of their 1/8 GTX8 Nitro On-Road Kit. The GTX8 is a high-end nitro racer designed to win at the highest levels of competition. Check out the highlights on the 2024 edition- * Complete aluminum front & rear suspension sets * Front aluminum c-hubs and steering blocks increase overall steering * Rear aluminum uprights increase stability [...]
Over at Tamiya they have announced the return of the Avante (2011) Buggy Kit. First released way back in 1988 and revised in 2011, the Avante buggy kit is slated to make it’s return this summer. Check out these highlights- * Assortment of carbon fiber parts for improved strength and durability * Universal driveshafts * Cam-loc wheel caps * Classic original style packaging * 4WD [...]
After some teasing over the winter, Tamiya has released full details on their 1/10 TRF421 Touring Car Kit. The TRF421 is a high-end race machine with an extremely low center of gravity design. Here are more highlights- * Highest end touring car chassis series from Tamiya * 2-belt driven 4WD carbon fiber double-deck design * Spool in front and oil-filled gear diff in [...]
The crew at Tamiya has announced the re-release of their 1/10 Fast Attack Vehicle Kit. The Fast Attack Vehicle was first released way back in 1984 and was revised in 2011. Check out these highlights- * Styled after special fast moving military vehicles * Realistic body, roll cage, and driver figure * Comes equipment with a machine gun * Semi-pneumatic grooved front tires * Block [...]
