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In its latest 1:10 Touring Car kit release, Hong Kong’s 3Racing introduces its Cero 55 GA Version.  The main feature of GA edition of the entry level 55 is the use of matt carbon graphite compared to fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) used in the standard model.  The 55 GA gets a matt carbon graphite main chassis, upper deck, rear body post plate and servo mount. View more images here

Japanese Electric Touring Car manufacturer and 2022 World Championship podium finishers Axon has pre-released some specifications and images of their long-awaited full kit TC10/3.  The Axon TC10 has continuously evolved as a high-end touring car with strong performances under the product concept of providing the ultimate high-end touring car.  The new TC10/3 gets refined handling and an improved chassis balance.  Due for release in December, Axon will release further details on the final production kit shortly.  The successful TC10/2 Touring Car was released in March 2022. View more images and spec list here

Yokomo has released the Drift Package 2WD Pandem GR86 RTR 1:10 drift car.  Coming complete with painted body and pre-assembled adjusted chassis, all you need to go drifting is 4 AA batteries for the transmitter.  Rear 2WD drive produces cool counter drift while the latest steering gyro system allows for highly stable operation.  Drifting on asphalt surfaces, short-hair carpets, and P-tile floors is easy, and the latest 2.4GHz digital controller can also be used to produce delicate movements.  In addition to the controllers, a battery for driving and a USB charging adapter are also included, making this a truly complete…

Schumacher has released its newest 1:10 Formula chassis the ICON 2 Worlds.  The car has already enjoyed successful on track with wins at the 2022 IFMAR World Cup, 2023 EFRA European Cup, and the 2022 ETS series, all driven by Schumacher team driver Andreas Stiebler.  Now ICON 2 Worlds features some of the optional and development parts used by Andreas, now included in the kit, to make this the ultimate RC Formula racing machine.  The optionals include new Horizontal Alloy Wing Mount offering improved strength.  New Vertical Carbon Fibre Wing Mount allows the wing to be lowered by 5mm compared…

Following the release of its latest SD2.0 1:10 drift chassis in June, Yokomo has announced the release of a Purple and a Red edition of the RWD chassis.  The SD series of drift cars, which can achieve various specifications by reconfiguring parts, has evolved into the latest version, SD2.0.  While keeping the basic design of graphite double-deck chassis and gear-drive RWD, a thorough review of the weight balance and changes to the front Ackermann ratio have been made to further accentuate the latest RWD drift style. View more images here

Bittydesign has announced a unique project with its ARES-1 bodyshell with the Italian company releasing the new body for 3 categories at same time.  The Hypercar design ARES-1 has been creates for the 1:7 Armma, 1:10 GT and 1:12 GT.  The ARES-1 for ARRMA was born out of the desire to create an extraordinary product developed specifically for Arrma, with the main aim of designing aerodynamics for top speed.  Designed with the desire to create an unconventional body thanks to highly refined and extreme aerodynamics; to achieve maximum performance, we tested the body several times and made radical changes to…

British 1:12 Mini Stock bodyshell specialists Phat Bodies has released their new M.A.D. Mini shell and wing.  The race inspired Mini is designed for the popular Mardave and Kamtec 1:12 Mini stock class measuring 160mm wide and 175mm wheelbase.  Moulded in 0.7mm race weight Lexan polycarbonate for superior quality and durability, it comes complete with pre cut vinyl window masks and light/grill stickers sheet, external overspray film and ‘Phat Bodies’ stickers.  The bodyshell and wing come clear and require cutting, trimming and painting to fit and finish. View more images here

3Racing has released a new entry level 1:10 FWD Touring Car chassis, the Cero FWD Sport.  Featuring pivot mounted suspension, the car shares suspension geometry and key components with the popular Cero Ultra.  Suspension knuckles are common across all Cero models, reducing required spare parts, as well as allowing upgrade to aluminium.  The Lower suspension arms are molded in composite GA, featuring integrated pivot ball mounts.  Fully adjustable ARS rear suspension, infinitely adjustable to adapt to changing track conditions. It has a quick change spur gear mount and the motor mount provides a wide range of adjustability to cater for…

JConcepts has released its popular S2 body for the recently introduced Schumacher LD3 1:10 2WD Buggy.  The S2 is a performer straight out of the package and includes the Carpet | Turf rear wing to help deliver results on any racing circuit.  Slammed overall height allows the S2 to whisk through the turns with a low centre of mass while the progressive cab design provides plenty of front-end force for superior balance and steering.  A channeled roof directs the flow through the center of the body while also increasing the rigidity of cockpit.  The dual side-window design that has become…

Having teased us with pictures of a car for its SEMA Show display, Team Associated is now offering the opportunity to own the car that changed RC off-road racing forever in a crystal-clear collector’s edition! Having shown the SLA prototype race cars for years and how they use them for parts fit and testing, the iconic US manufacturer’s goal with the RC10CC is to provide you with the same look and feel as our SLA prototype display vehicles but more cost-effective and practical.  They have taken the RC10 Classic and shot many of the molds in polycarbonate clear.  While it…