18 Jul 2019
Yokomo has released the first images of the new YD-2RR 1/10th Scale Drift Car. The RR design offers a new balance with the motor in the back part of the chassis. The model is based on the YD-2E-series, a low center of gravity high speed drifting chassis.
The YD-2E-series utilised a Front steering block and Front/Rear Short Lower Arm with a low friction shock and mat graphite main chassis which enables the use of any type of battery in various positions.
18 Jul 2019
Xtra Speed announced the new XS02 V8 313mm wheel base 1/10th Scale Crawler kit. The XS02 V8 features adjustable shock angles and adjustable steering geometry. The Axles come with protectors to protect it from obstacles on the trail, steering knuckles have been engineered to provide the largest steering angle whilst keeping enough material to be strong enough to handle anything on the trail.
The engine is mounted at the front of the chassis, right underneath the hood of the body: exactly the same as in the real car adding to the scale realism of this rig.
17 Jul 2019
Our friends at Carisma have just released some free 3D Print files designed to add additional details to their Ford F150 1/10 scale replica. “We were asked about the additional front bumper details on Ivan’s own Ford F-150 rig. Well, here’s a link to the .STL files required to print some of your own”.
17 Jul 2019
Italy – The Campionato Costruttori EP is a new championship strongly desired by the Italian manufacturers and distributors of the EP sector who have joined together to allow all racers to have fun in a healthy and constructive manner racing in an high competition context.
The first round was held last weekend at RC Gymnasium in Livorno (Tuscany) with many drivers from all over the Country.
Following teaser images released last week, PROTOform published the official pictures of the new body shells, Turismo for 190mm TC and X-15 for on-road 1/8th Scale Racing Cars.
Designed and produced using the latest in 3D CAD and 5-axis milling technology, the Turismo has ultra high-downforce and super low-CG aerodynamic.
15 Jul 2019
The Italian brand Fenix Racing presented the new Classic Team Lotus 49 body shell for their Classique Pan Car kit. The body is made utilizing the original drawings with the approval of the Classic Team Lotus, run by Colin Chapman’s son.
The highly distinctive sleek and smooth lines were recreated with a challenging lexan mold build using both 3D cad technologies and manual craftsmanship, giving a race-worthy reproduction of the Classic Team Lotus 49.
Protoform teased two new High Performance RC Car bodies, the Turismo for 190mm touring car and the X-15 for on-road 1/8th Scale Racing Cars. The Turismo is an “LCG” body with a low center of gravity and high downforce to increase the grip of the model to the ground.
The X-15 it is designed to compete at the next IFMAR 1/8th IC Track World Championship, that will be held at the Steel City RC Speedway in California at the end of October.
10 Jul 2019
Killerbody RC has just released the new Smoky Exhaust Pipe with LED Unit. This device is designed for use in 1/10 scale RC cars and emits real smoke to help give your scale model an additional touch of realism. Wiring is included in the set and the Smoky Exhaust Pipe comes with chrome exhaust.
