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New from JConcepts is the Mirage WSE SS 1993 Worlds Special edition scoop RC10 body.  During the 1993 IFMAR World Championships, Brian Kinwald emerged victorious with a slightly modified version of the tried-and-true Mirage SS body shell for the RC10.  According to IFMAR rules, it was illegal to cut or vent bodies without a proper shape, scribed area, or scoop inlet for such. Just for the event, a special shell was created with a scoop on the speed control side, so team racers could add vent holes or cut-outs.  JConcepts has resurrected this world special edition body (WSE) and is now available to complete those signature builds.  The Mirage WSE is the quintessential RC10 body, the stance, the lines, the flow, all represent a generation of racers who could trim, mount, and stylise a vehicle on their own.  The shell arrives with no scribed cutlines or body mount holes.  This gives the builder the opportunity to trim to the project image that is in mind.  In this generation, you could mount the body high, with smaller window outlines, or drop to a race height with larger windows for the most slammed look on the track.  The body arrives clear in .030” thickness polycarbonate material and includes window mask for both the small, and large windows to tailor the look to individual needs.

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Bittydesign has announced three new bodies designed to offer Mini-Z enthusiasts a wider choice according to their preferred style: Supercar, Touring and FWD.  The Italian manufacturer has scaled down their three best-performing 1:10 bodies by adapting the proportions in order to allow perfect installation on 1:28 scale chassis.  The three body styles meet every need: for maximum performance the ARES-1 is the best choice, for a touring there is the Eptron and for a real front-wheel-drive race car look with enlarged ‘TCR’ style wider fenders there is the CA45.  Made with high quality 0.8mm polycarbonate, the bodies are universal and fit all 1:28 scale chassis with 98mm wheelbase.  Sold clear with protective film outside and a pre-cut decal sheet and window masks, the kit includes a set of screw/nuts/washers to fix the rear wing.

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Following the release of classic Formula body for their recently released MF-1-200 mini 1:10 Formula chassis, Team Saxo has now launched a version for their F1-180-V4 competition 1:10 Formula kit.  Made from high quality 0.8mm polycarbonate, the classic styled F1 body’s large frontal area requires the use of Team Saxo’s TS01943 front bumper as well as TS01944 Body Mount posts which are sold separately.

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SkyRC has released this smaller than a credit card B6ACneo Charger that sports a sleek design with vibrant colours, and boasts an impressive 200W charging capacity with DC power and 60W with AC.  Surpassing the original B6AC’s 50W AC limit,  the B6ACneo reduces charging time, maximising your time in RC action.  Don’t let its downsized footprint deceive you – this charger packs a punch.  When powered by DC it delivers a remarkable charging power of up to 200W with a maximum current of 10A.  Even when connected to AC power it effortlessly fills up to 60W.  The SkyRC B6ACneo features an XT60 interface as its DC input and Universal 100-240V AC input, ensuring greater flexibility and convenience in charging your RC batteries.

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Creation Model has officially released its latest 1:8 onroad chassis, the IF18-3.  In 2023 the long awaited IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championship was held at Infinity International Speedway in Japan where on its official debut 6 out of 10 IF18-3 cars advanced to the final, with team driver Dario Balestri being crowned 2023 IFMAR World Champion (see winning chassis focus here).  The new IF18-3 was designed based on data from Infinity team drivers active all around the world and introduced by them during the 2023 World Championship.  With increased rigidity and a lower centre of gravity, it has outstanding rear traction that significantly exceeds the previous model IF18-2.  Armed with an all new brake system with improved control and drivability the IF18-3 successfully regained the championship title.  It has multiple part revisions from the previous model, allowing for a wide range of settings with minimal changes to each component, making it adaptable to all track conditions.  The IF series fuel tank, which has received high praise all over the world, guarantees a stable fuel supply.  The new clutch extracts as much power as possible even from 16% nitro fuel, which is mainstream in Europe.  The front area has also been improved and the lower suspension has improved crash resistance, now making it possible reproduce track width setup changes more quickly and easily.  Of course, it maintains high compatibility with many existing parts, and the design allows you to continue using a wide variety of optional parts, so you can customise it to your liking.

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JConcepts has released the F2 body for SCT trucks as its latest body for Short Course racing and bashing.  The concept is simple, lower the roof line, improve functionality of air-release louvers, incorporate the latest number and name plate performance geometry, while providing an edginess to the design.  The F2 has always been a unique design, now, the Short Course gets the IFMAR World Championship winning treatment.  The design starts at the front-end with high impact looks of a large format canvas in the grille and headlight area.  The included decal sheet can be used to stealth out the entire front-end with blank decals or go for two of the different and highly detailed looks of the light and signal appearance found on passenger vehicles.  In the hood area, there is a large cut-in feature with trim-lines allowing the user to add additional air escape holes.  The fenders are hard-edged, provide plenty of clearance for racing and bash tires and blend straight into the F2 design.

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Specialist RC Formula car producer Fenix Racing from Italy has made another addition to their F1 nostalgia bodyshell collection with the release of the iconic six wheeler Tyrrell P34 1977 body. The Tyrrell P34, was the first and only 6 wheel F1 raced and able to win a Grand Prix.  Fenix Racing choose to depict the version raced in the second half of 1977, with the heavy modified nose, sporting oil radiators there and brake cooling NACA openings  Currently the body is made to fit the Tamiya reissue, based on the F103 but Fenix Racing owners says he is pretty sure that, soon or later, someone will walk in his office saying… “Boss, I’ve had an idea. Let’s put 6 wheels in our F1-70”.  Molded from high-quality polycarbonate, the body comes supplied transparent with decals, made in photo realistic level to give a proper rendition of the parts.

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New from Singapore’s Raceform is their 1:12 Perfect Wheel Arc Cutter which is is specially designed for 1:12 racing making it their first ever onroad specific pit accessory.  Adjustment from 40mm to 50mm Diameter, it is the only tool that is able to trim a perfect wheel arc over and over again without any hassle.  The Secured Position Design ensures the tool does not move if 2 or more cut is required, eliminating 2nd cut line and it works with any standard hobby knife blade.  Super safe as the cutting blade is not exposed during cutting, it is suitable for lexan up to 0.8mm and it eliminates the pain of damaging a wonderfully painted shell during trimming of the wheel arc.

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Having pre-released some specifications and images of their upcoming TC10/3 earlier this month, Axon has released more images and details of their long-awaited 1:10 Electric Touring car kit which is pencilled for a December 21st release.  An evolution of the TC10/2 which achieved a podium finish at last year’s ISTC World Championship in Italy, both the Japanese manufacturers two factory drivers making the A-Main, the new TC10/3 gets refined handling and an improved chassis balance.  The car features a completely new 2.25mm chassis and top deck design and gets a new drive shaft system.  The car uses a common front and rear aluminium caster block and the settings can be changed by half degree increments between 2.0 and 4.0 by changing inner bushings.

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American offroad brand Tekno RC has announced the release of its latest creation, the MT410 2.0 1:10 Monster Truck.  The truck represents Tekno RC’s dedication to innovation and quality and over three years in development, it has undergone rigorous testing in diverse conditions, ensuring it meets the high standards set by its predecessor, the MT410.  Designed as a smaller sibling to the original MT410, the MT410 2.0 promises a level of performance and toughness which Tekno say sets it apart in the world of remote-controlled vehicles.

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