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JConcepts has released its popular S15 and F2 bodyshells for Tekno’s ET410.2 1:8 electric Truggy.  The S15 body style (green colour scheme) is a staple in the line-up at JConcepts.  The cab is redesigned, going to single window S15 treatment, the opposing angular window layout blends into the mid sidepod winglet so famous with this design. The roof features the centre fin stabilising structure to strengthen the cab while also providing some stability in forward tracking ability. The bed of the body shell is a lowered area and features a deep draw with surrounding geometry to strengthen the rear of…

Japan’s Nuclear, the brand of multiple Worlds Finalist Masao Tanaka, has released the latest addition to its ASM range of .21 race engines with the new Ultra Torque.   Designed with an emphasis on medium to high speed circuits, in addition to surface treatment processing such as WPC it has also undergone special processing for increased piston strength.  The sleeve, connecting rod and piston pins are also surface treated helping to reduce all friction resistance. Source: Nuclear [nuclear.ne.jp]

Japan’s Team Azarashi has released the ‘Aralgo’ body for Kyosho’s Dirtmaster 1:10 2WD electric buggy.  The ‘Aralgo’ was born after thoroughly refining the conditions required for a rear motor 2WD buggy and is now back after fine tuning for the Dirtmaster.  The lexan body is designed to deliver performance in all conditions with the focus during its development having been on  the cabin position, height and degree of angle. View more images here

Taiwan’s PR Racing has released its latest 1:10 2WD Stadium Truck, the S1 V4TR. Updated features of the fourth version of the kit include a quick access diff, a Low CG chassis, 7 degrees kick-up Front Aluminium Lower Swing Arm Mount and new Front Rear Carbon Shock Tower. The truck also gets a carbon Quick Release Battery Brace and the 12.8mm big bore threaded aluminium shocks get Ti-Nitride Shock Shafts. The turnbuckles have also been upgrade to hard steel. View more images here

Reds Racing has introduced its latest 7 ports onroad engine, the 721 Pista Gen2.  The new .21 engine features extreme power, high reliability and tuning stability.  Combined with specific technical changes such as new carburetor, new cooling head and front bearing, this 7 port engine features higher power and better fuel efficiency compared to any other engine.  The new engine comes with a DLC Coated crankshaft and backplate for improved engine durability and power delivery.  New high torque 7 ports sleeve gives great torque and power output. Basically, the new exhaust boost design combined with the inlet ports layout ensures…

In the latest release of the Beretta body range, US offroad bodyshell manufacturer Leadfinger Racing has introduced a variant to fit Agama’s N1 along with a front wing for the buggies unique front suspension design.  The Beretta was developed in mind to give the N1 an aggressive look that would reflect chiseled body lines and deliver a dominating stance unlike any other body on the track. After the first prototype was revealed, the new look surprised Agama fans and complemented the one-of-a-kind characteristics of N1’s unique design.  Starting at the top, the cab has been lengthened to better fit Agama’s…

Italian body manufacturer Bittydesign has launched their third 1:8 GT bodyshell with the presentation of the all new AR8-GT3 SWB 325mm model.  Making reference to the Audi GT3 supercar, they took inspiration to design the lines of the AR8-GT3 body shell adapted to the production needs.  The latest body has a lowered front nose that generates excellent steering while the lowered cab and pronounced roof pillars stabilise the air flows that conveyed into the large rear wing that make the model easy to drive. View more images

Yokomo has announced its new 1:10 Front Wheel Drive Touring Car contender, the Master Speed DBFWD.   The car has evolved to the latest specifications, equipped with graphite suspension arms, which are the mainstream today, and a thoroughly lowered centre of gravity.  The kit’s standard aluminium main chassis and redesigned front section provide outstanding stability despite the heavy front section. The low centre of gravity shock tower, short shocks, small diameter spur gears and new motor mounts result in a thoroughly low centre of gravity, which, combined with the low-mounted stabiliser in the front, enables high-speed cornering.  In the rear, R.T.C.…

New from Italian engine tuner Ielasi Tuned is their Dirt R Evo .21 Buggy engine.  Developed on the basis of the consolidated Dirt R, the new Dirt R Evo is a small upgrade compared to the previous model.  These upgrade include a new low centre of gravity head (like that of the Dusty RCE) which weights in at 60 grams.  Also new is the backplate and different timing of the crankshaft. View more images here

Picco has introduced its newest .21 1:8 Offroad power unit with the release of the P3TX Buggy engine.   The new version of the Italian manufacturers buggy line features a traditional 3+2 port cylinder with an updated CNC machining.  Characterised by a Long Stroke layout and strong Swiss made 14mm Ceramic bearing for better reliability it also sports a new cooling head to improve heat dissipation and a head button with silicone seal to prevent dust and vibration.  An Optional LCG (low-center-gravity) head to be used only below 10°C/50°F outside temperature is sold separately.  Available with a DLC coated crankshaft to…