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In its latest creation for the Arrma Vendetta chassi, Italy’s Bittydesign has released the GTR 1:8 Body.  Based on the iconic Japanese performance car, during the design they paid attention to every possible detail and this has led to the body including details that complement the unmistakable style of the GTR.  These accessories include a Rear wing to give the body a more complete appearance, a Front splitter to create a more aggressive appearance and give the body a “racing” look.  Also include are a set of screws, nuts and washers necessary for the correct fixing of these additional parts.…

Another old school kit release from Team Associated as the American manufacturer marks its 60th anniversary with the RCT10T Classic Kit.  Step back in time to the golden era of RC racing with the RC10T Classic, a faithful recreation of the iconic RC10T from 1991.  As a tribute to the glory days of off-road racing, this classic model embodies the essence of its predecessor, capturing the spirit and performance that made the original RC10T a legend on the track.   At the heart of the RC10T Classic lies the legendary Stealth transmission, the secret weapon that dominated the racing scene from…

Ielasi Tuned has a new 2024 version of its European Championship winning 1:10 Nitro Touring Car engine with the announcement of the release of the GP3R24.  This engine compared to its predecessor, which won the 2023 European Championship title in Italy with Toni Gruber, does not have any major changes but some small revisions in the engine phases, optimised crankcase backplate and new graphics are the differences compared to the GP3R23Euro.  With the previous model already very successful they didn’t want to make big changes so they decided to carry forward the good things done in recent years.  While the…

Debuting at last September’s 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Arizona, JConcepts has now updated its S15 body for the latest 1:10 2WD buggy from Team Associated, the RC10B7.  Available in both standard and a lightweight option, the body ships with window mask, decal sheet and two of the latest Carpet | Turf | Dirt wings for a quick transition from preparation to racing.  The S15 follows the chassis shape like a glove and the tidy arrangement is free of unwanted gaps.  The center line roof fin helps the body stand up to rigorous demands of crashes and off-track excursions and…

Spanish based brand Ultimate Racing has launched their new MXR Ceramic 3 Transfer .21 Offroad Competition Engine.  Like its predecessor the MXS, this engine is manufactured by the prestigious Japanese brand O.S. Engines and in this case based on their square stroke Speed B21 engine.  Apart from the modifications that the MXS already had, such as the crankshaft and back plate, the sleeve of the MXR has been modified, modifying the ports to be able to vary the inlet and exhaust timing.  The inner head has also been modified and includes the innovative FlowMax venturi to improve performance, more specifically,…

Sanwa has announced the release of a new 2024 Limited Edition of its M17 radio in three different colour options of the very popular transmitter.  Available in limited blue, orange and pink each colour will be limited to 720 pieces.  The Limited Edition M17 features a coloured AL ST Wheel, Dial, Handle.  It also has a Black Chrome Plating Front and Rear Panel and Oil Slick Screw installed on AL handle. Technical different is that the radio has a USB Type-C installed.  Each transmitter is individually numbered on the back panel (Number 1-720 of each transmitter).  Sanwa will start to…

After more then a year of development, culminating in a 1, 2 finish at this year’s Motorama Nationals, Custom Works has released the new BEAST Midget kit.  Designed and optimized for the growing 1:10 Midget Spec class, the North Carolina based manufacturer tested several different suspension and chassis options before landing back on a platform very similar to their successful Outlaw 5 Sprint kit.  The benefit of this is that a majority of the parts used on the BEAST are probably already in many racers spare parts box.  The BEAST is well suited for loose dirt style tracks and high…

Japanese manufacturer O.S.Speed has announced the latest evolution of its World Championship winning 1:8 Offroad engine with the release of the B2105.  The fifth generation of the B21 series, it is designed to produce power that gives an advantage in harsh offroad racing scenes, and pursues a driving feel that steadily demonstrates performance in any situation.  By re-designing the cylinder liner and crankshaft, they have achieved smooth and linear power delivery.  The newly designed 3 port cylinder and liner features new port shape and the air-fuel mixture flow has been reviewed to achieve more torque from mid to high end. …

Following on from the release of its Porsche GT3R styled 1:10 GT bodyshell last week, Bittydesign has now released a smaller 1:12 version intended for use on SupaStox and SupaStox GT plus any other 1:12 scale model in the GT12 category.  Meeting BRCA body specs, the P-GT3R 1:12 GT is made with high quality and genuine polycarbonate Lexan and fits all GT12 chassis on the market with 200mm wheelbase and 160mm width rear axle. The body includes a complete set of screw, nuts and large plastic washers to fix properly the rear wing. Sold clear with protective film outside, included in…

Leadfinger Racing has unveil a new “Retro-Mod” body and wing for Team Associated’s B6 and B7 2WD buggies.  In the beginning, the “Retro-Mod” design that started as a side project to create something a little different, surprised everyone by turning into one of the coolest mods in Leadfinger Racing history.  If you’re an old school racer you may notice something familiar.  In LFR’s opinion, the 1987 Optima Mid body is one of the best-looking 4WD 1:10 scale buggy bodies even today.  So, what would happen if we combined a similar body style with the both the Team Associated B6 and…