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Tamiya VQS 2020 re-release 4WD buggy kit

Posted: 01 Sep 2020 08:27 AM PDT

Tamiya have re-released the Vanquish, a legendary buggy from their back catalog. Now available again in the form of a re-issue assembly kit renamed the VQS, the kit receives tweaks to the original to bring it into the modern age. New aluminium front uprights and efficient universal shafts are designs inherited from the 2011 re-issue of the Avante along with the planetary gear differential. The kit also comes with a pre-cut and pre-painted body, with body stickers based upon those in the original release.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

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Miguel & Nascimento win at CRB Cup Rd2

Posted: 01 Sep 2020 08:05 AM PDT

Last weekend saw the 2nd round of the CRB Cup take place in Lisbon, Portugal. Despite restrictions a solid number of drivers turned up in both touring and formula to enjoy a clean, sugar watered track and a beautiful sunny day. In TC, Rodrigo Ferreira (Awesomatix) drove brilliantly and took the TQ spot. During the finals, there was some amazing head to head competition, but in the end Hugo Miguel (Serpent) took the win followed by Rodrigo Ferreira and Rui Rodrigues (Xray).

In F1, despite the low number of entrants, it was a clean sweep for João Nascimento (Xray), who topped qualifying and got 1st place, followed home by Miguel Costa (Xray) and Francisco Leitão (Xray) closing out the podium.

Thanks to Hugo Miguel for the report.

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T-Works 160mm 1/8th car stand

Posted: 01 Sep 2020 12:32 AM PDT

New from T-Works is their new XL 160mm long car stand for 1/8th scale vehicles. Made from sturdy metal the car stand features laser-etched and also machined T-Works logos for brand recognition and a low weight, as well as up to eight holes to take shock absorbers during building, maintenance and setup. Two foam strips ensure the chassis rests securely on top of the stand and without harming the car stand itself or the lower side of the chassis plate.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

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