27 Feb 2019
Team Associated presented the new 1/12th Scale CR12 Tioga Trail Truck. The model arrives in Hobby Shops assembled and ready to run with Reedy electronics, XP radio control, a 850 mAh Li-Ion 7.4V 2S battery and charger.
The chassis features a four-wheel drive transmission with 3 gears, front axle CVA, rear Solid Axle, oil shoks and 4-Link metal suspension. The battery holder is made of aluminum with a belt block system.
10 Feb 2019
Mon-Tech Racing has published the first images of the new M18 body for 1/12th Scale Pan Cars. This body is designed to improve stability, quick changes of direction, speed and cornering control.
The M18 is homologated for EFRA competitions and will be available in two versions: standard and lightened.
08 Feb 2019
HUDY introduced new aluminum trays for differentials and shocks of RC models (both on-road and off-road). CNC-machined from one-piece aircraft aluminum, the trays are black coated extremely durable and wear resistant and feature 4 machined compartments with super-thin walls to save weight and laser edged with label. Include easily removable aluminum shock stand.
Shock stand sets are available separately to convert between vehicle types.
CEN Racing, during the Tokyo Auto Salon presented a new monster truck of the Q Series line with the body replica of the Suzuki Jimny 2019. The truck will arrive in hobby shops in March and features 4-Link suspension, four steering wheels (4WD & 4WS upgrade available), Hi/Lo range gear box and 2WD transmission with solid axel.
The CEN Q Suzuki Jimny will be sold assembled and Ready to Run with a brushed motor, 40A Speed controller (Power by Hobbywing), Savox servo and the body already painted.
09 Jan 2019
RUDDOG has started the distribution of the new 1/12th Scale Team Associated CR12 PICK-UP. The model is Ready to Run with the electronics already installed and the Official 1977 Toyota FJ45 body.
The chassis feature a front CVA and rear solid axle shafts with 12mm hex adapters, metal 4-link front and rear suspension, fluid-filled shocks and 3-gear transmission.
14 Dec 2018
Just in time for Christmas Team Associated hve introduced the CR12 Toyota FJ45 Pick-Up RTR: the second model of their new CR12 Trail Series platform that debuted before last summer. This 1/12 Scaler may be small in size, but is packed full of features (it even got an integrated LED lighting system). This new rig comes Ready-To-Run with Reedy Power electronics and meets S.O.R.R.C.A. class 1 and 2 rules right out of the box.
With the CR12 Toyota FJ45 Pick-Up RTR there is no need to prep or build your rig; just charge it and you’re ready to hit the trails! Designed not only for scale looks with realistic wheels, tires and body, the CR12 is built for performance as well. The steel ladder frame chassis provides the perfect backbone for this rugged little rig.
04 Nov 2018
RC Racing TV has started the brand new series Pit B!tch: a light hearted way to spend a bit of extended time with drivers and ask unusual questions and show top RC pilots in a new light. Mat McCallum‘s first client (victim) is European and World champion Alexander Hagberg.
Shot at the EFRA 1/12 Euros, apparently this notoriously independent racer really benefited from Mat’s services…
28 Sep 2018
CEN Racing at the All Japan Model & Hobby Show in Tokyo showed the first model of the new Q-Series. The CEN F500 is an off-road truck that will arrive in hobby shops in December. The model has a 4-Link suspension, four steering wheels, Hi/Lo range gear box and 2WD transmission.
