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1983 KYOSHO FANTOM EP 4WD – Video

19 May 2020

By Speedostar in 1/12th, Kyosho, Retro, Video

In august 1983, a mere six months after its debut, a new Kyosho machine blew its more established rivals away at the 5th JMRCA 1/12 Electric Racing Car Japan Nationals, held at a specially built track at Nakayama Racecourse Chiba Prefecture. RC on-road racing was changed for a generation by the 1/8 FANTOM 20 EXP 4WD engine racing car, and its bloodlines ran strong in the FANTOM EP 4WD.

To celebrate the re-realese of the FANTOM EP 4WD (9th addition to the Vintage Series) Kyosho posted the original promotional video from the 80s!

EFRA 1/12th Track Euros 2020: Finals Report

09 Mar 2020

By Speedostar in 1/12th, EFRA, Video

In the Modified class of the EFRA 1/12th Track Euros 2020, Alexander Hagberg started his quest for a seventh consecutive European championship title in his favourite class by immediately pulling a gap over Ollie Payne and then clicked off the laps unchallenged to take the leg one from Ollie with Joern Neumann having a lonely run to third.

Leg two was a repeat of leg one at the very front, with Ollie just unable to challenge Alex, the two both capable of lapping at the same speed but Alex looking a little more comfortable at 100%.

KYOSHO: BLIZZARD 2.0 – Video

19 Feb 2020

By Frankie in 1/12th, Kyosho, Video

T celebrate the snow season Kyosho released a new video of the Blizzard 2.0. Powered by two independent side-by-side motors and with a suspension system equipped on all wheels, the Blizzard clears every challenge in its path including rocky obstacles, steep hill climbs and gravel or sand that would trap a machine with normal tires. Twin 370 motors and twin ESCs deliver forward, reverse, left/right turning and pivot (turns on the spot) .

Schumacher: Eclipse 3 – 1/12th Circuit – Kit

22 Nov 2019

By Speedostar in 1/12th, Schumacher

Schumacher has released the ECLIPSE 3: a 1/12 scale mode that features a radical new look, full length carbon fibre top deck and chassis, tweak free battery mounting system and awesome centre pivot design. This model takes LMP12 racing another huge leap forward. The quality, ease of assembly and build process have also been improved, to offer excellent durability and rapid lap times.

Tamiya: Renault 5 Turbo Rally – 1/12 scale Kit

07 Nov 2019

By Frankie in 1/12th, Renault, Tamiya

Last month Tamiya revealed new products that are going to land of shops shelves in the next few months. Among these the is a replica of the legendary Renault 5 Turbo Rally built on the M-05Ra chassis (evolution of the front wheel drive M-05). The original was based upon the French manufacturer’s Renault 5 road model and debuted in the 1978 WRC, taking a number of victories in the early-mid 1980s.

Mon-Tech: M20 1/12th scale pan car body

27 Oct 2019

By Frankie in 1/12th, Bodyshell, EFRA, Mon-Tech

The Italian brand Mon-Tech has just released their new M20 body deisgned for 1/12th scale pan cars. This body has been developed in cooperation with Schumacher’s Andy Murray and Nathanel Goodban.

Mon-Tech Racing Pan Car ITALIA GT12 Body Shell

09 Oct 2019

By Xtreme Racer in 1/12th, Bodyshell, Mon-Tech

This autumn is rich with R/C news, the Italian company Mon-tech Racing has just presented the new ITALIA body shell for the Pan Car GT12 1/12th Scale model car. The body is made in collaboration with Schumacher Racing and is designed to give the best possible cornering entrance thanks to the rounded lines of the very low bonnet and pronounced front splitter.

TTRC Sport 4×4 American Pick Up – PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds

24 Sep 2019

By Xtreme Racer in 1/12th, Scaler, TTRC Sport, Video

Thunder Tiger has presented the first model of their new TTRC Sport line. The truck is sold ready to run with the body replica of the 4×4 American Pick Up Truck from the video game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. The chassis uses a four-wheel drive transmission with metal front CVA shafts and rear solid axle, 4-link front and rear suspension and adjustable threaded shocks.

The electronics installed on the chassis include a brushed class 380 motor, waterproof speed controller, servo, receiver and 800 mAh Li- ion battery. Below the promotional video of the model and all the features.

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