Some very sad news out of Japan today. Veteran D1 driver Atsushi Kuroi has passed away after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Kuroi was popular not just in Japan, but in all the countries where he drove. Anyone who's seen him drive knows the kind of talent this man had behind the wheel of his Nissan One-Via. Besides being known as a great driver, he also made a name for himself with his River Side tuning shop in the Osaka area.

Kuroi Atsushi (March 30th 1969 - February 1st 2010 )was a Japanese professional drifting driver, that competed in the D1 Grand Prix series for Team...

Coming in March 2010. Lets hope it can keep up w/ LiPO batteries.

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just want to share with you guys where all your tamiya part & kits came from

http://tamiyablog.com/

New Tamiya Releases

Finished models:
21068 1/12 Suzuki RGB500 1980 No.10 (Finished Model)

Static kits:
25104 1/25 Russian SU-100 Tank Destroyer
36313 1/16 WWII German Field Commander Set

RC:
40561 TamTech-Gear High Grade Aluminum Motor Mount
42163 TRF511 Box Type Battery Holder
42168 Touring Car Short Type Spring Set
51402 Honda S800 Racing Body Parts Set
51406 Sand Scorcher Body Parts Set
54212 M-Chassis 3x37mm Titanium Coated Suspension Shaft
54213 M-Chassis 3x48.5mm Titanium Coated Suspension Shaft
57800...

Guys

Just to let you know there is a new RC club in Dubai for those who like it BIG!

It is called one5racingdubai.com, it caters for 1:5 scale gas on road racing. They meet on fridays and saturdays near the Falcon center close to Nad Al Sheba.

Anyone looking for more info can check out the site or email at info@one5racingdubai.com

There is now a way to convert your AM/PM transmitter to a 2.4Ghz.
Sounds cool? Check out the links below. =)

Product Link
Discussion/reviews link

Who've thought it would be possible.

Enjoy.

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Ticket includes 1 raffle ticket for Mega Car Prize draw worth over AED 1.5m

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Dubai International Motor Show and Outdoor Adventure Show combined. (Valid on 17, 18 or 19 Dec)
Ticket includes 1 raffle ticket for Mega Car Prize draw worth over AED 1.5m

Corgi has given the first public showing of its new hydrogen-powered RC car at Nuremberg

http://www.toynewsmag.com/news/29496/Corgi-unveils-new-hydrogen-RC-car

Not my find, just thought it was worth sharing...
AdBull.

So this is why Square RC decided to discontinue their awesome conversion kit.



Seems like they were already planning on a version 2. Look familiar? =P

Not the best looking charger in the world, but i definately like what it can do!!!!



Try the Etronix PowerPal 4. This charger allows you to plug four batteries into one charger simultaneously, and it will intelligently and automatically charge all four of them at once to their maximum capacity. To top it off, the batteries being charged do not even need to have the same configuration. You can connect different types of NiMH/NiCD/LiPo/LiFe batteries into any of the charging ports. No more staying...

I think you guys might like this kit! or at least want the body...

Apparently this is a limited edition kit....

Civic EG6

Fans of full-size drifting can now get the latest custom car creation in the form of the Hankook-sponsored Nissan 350Z body. This 1/10th scale replica of the Gruppe-S/Dynamic Autosports Hankook Tire 350Z driven by Robbie Nishida for 2009 is only available from HPI Racing!




Included with the Nissan 350Z Hankook body are two pre-cut decal sheets that include stripes, window lines, headlights, grills, tail...

After a motorcycle crash, Nic Case found a safer, but still thrilling, hobby: building radio-controlled cars. At 161 mph, his latest just smashed the world record.



The 46-year-old eked out extra mph any way he could, including adding an 11-horsepower R/C motor and a 12-cell battery pack normally used in hobby airplanes. He made sure his handcrafted carbon-fiber chassis would generate enough aerodynamic downforce to keep the vehicle on the track, and he designed an all-wheel-drive system to...

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This is the Spektrum DX2S DSM 2 Channel Surface Radio with Telemetry! Combining Spektrum’s industry-leading 2.4GHz DSM® technology with valuable telemetry features and an incredible price point, the DX2S represents a breakthrough in 2-channel sport-level radio systems. RTR drivers and sport racers can add the safety of telemetry and monitor vital vehicle stats right from their transmitter*, without any additional equipment. Keep your engine operating in the optimum...

Tamiya has released the TA05 version 2 chassis kit with an Upgrade Pack. The Upgrade Pack has many of the popular hop-up parts to improve the performance of your vehicle.





#1 Item 42102 TRF Special Damper (Hard Black Coating) 4pcs.
#2 Item 53833 TA05 Front One-Way Unit
#3 Item 53992 TA05-IFS Aluminum Rocker Nut
#4 Item 53993 TA05-IFS Aluminum Rocker Arm Set
#5 Item...

New from HPI is this Lexus IS F Concept body. Built by Lexus as a concept of how the street version of the IS F sedan would look in SuperGT racing trim, it features aggressive styling with wide flared fenders and high downforce aero parts. This body is clear so you can paint it in your favourite colours. It fits 200mm touring cars and can also be used on 190mm touring cars with the use of wide offset wheels.

Included with the Lexus IS F Concept body is a large pre-cut decal sheet that includes...

TT-01E BMW Sport Evo. Drift



The retro BMW E30 M3 Sport Evo. now comes loaded on the excellent drift spec TT-01D Type-E chassis and is waiting for you to test your drifting prowess.

About the Model:

* Based on the lightweight and user-friendly TT-01D Type-E chassis for effortless assembly.
* 4WD shaft driven bathtub chassis with coil spring damped, 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension and sealed front and rear differential gearboxes.
*...

A new kit for those guys looking to join in the Mini Mayhem sessions!



This is a re-release of the Datsun 280ZX, a famous Japanese sports car which is also known as the Nissan Fairlady Z. The polycarbonate body accurately replicates the form of the 280ZX which raced in the U.S. GT Championships. This model depicts its "Street Version" appearance. The compact M-05 chassis offers nimble handling performance and has a short wheelbase setup to mount the detailed body. M-chassis small...

presenting the tamiya's latest to be release

BMW M3 GT2 2009 that i wish tit ill be release in the market before march 2010

I was having a chat with Mr Mohammed Jalil, owner of Hobby Center yesterday evening. He is a very amicable chap and is a hell of a lot more interestd in his customers than most of his staff ever have been....makes sense right?
Anyway, he was asking about Tamiya stuff, and how to move his old stock. I was giving him some tips on the vintage stuff and eBay dealings. I told him about our Saturday meetings and he seemed very interested in having a look at what we do....and then wanted to know what sort of things we want to see in stock. I am going to try and help him out with parts ordering and...

Revolutionizing the industry yet again, Spektrum announces their most affordable 2.4GHz system ever offered. Packed with features and added value, the DX3E is just what consumers have been asking for. It’s tough to beat this easy-to-use system- modern Spektrum styling, interference-free driving, and added features such as battery indicator LEDs and steering dual rates plus compatibility with all Bind-n-Drive vehicles.

Features :

* 3-channel surface system
* Spektrum...

Thanks to all of you guys, nice slidin with you all...see you this coming April...

WIDE OPEN AND SIDEWAYS...

Thanks also to Mr. Bong for being there everytime i go dubai...