NEWS: Avant Slot 2014 Range

Avant Slot 2014 Range

Avant Slot have released some details on their planned releases for 2014 and I think you'll be impressed.  Scale Auto appear to have a high rally/Raid focus for 2014 with stand-outs for me being the epically popular raid truck this time in RedBull livery which is bound to be hugely popular with spotters and collectors alike.

Other impressive Avant additions are the Audi S1, Delta Wing, Toyota GT-one (oh yeah) and the stunning Jaguar XJ-220!  Personally I have been waiting for a manufacture to re release (post Scalextric's XJ220 and Proslot's GT-one) the XJ220 and GT-one for the last 5 years.  The big cat is one of the all time epic supercars and I can't wait to see it on the re released as a slot car!

From AvantSlot: 'Today also we can show the first models of Avant Cars. The new Brand name belongs to Avant Slot but is a new way of slot cars. Resin models, with motor, good performance, fine details and direct sale to the final owner at 99e (world wide Price, shipping including). Only 500 pcs'

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NEWS: Scaleauto 2014 Catalog

Scaleauto 2014 Catalog
1/32 and 1/24 slot cars and parts

Well it's the most exciting time of the year for slot car fans, our favourite manufactures let us know what we can expect to see in the stores for the year.  Yesterday we had a look at what MSC Competition will be releasing in 2014, hopefully you recovered from that amazing line-up because Scaleauto have just released their 2014 catalog and it's just as impressive!

The good people at Scaleauto have sent through the full 2014 catalog of 1/24 and 1/32 slot cars and spare parts and 2014 is shaping up to be a great year to be a slotter.  For full details of Scaleauto's 2014 catalog, flick through the below photo book, I have taken a few grabs of the most impressive releases for you to have a quick look at below, enjoy and start saving! :)

In 2014, Scaleauto will be releasing the all new SRT Viper GTS-R, (1/32 and 1/24 scales) Spyker C8, Porsche 935 Gr. 5, De Tomaso Pantera (which has already hit the shelves) and a series of white 'racing' kits.

I love the new JGTC 2010 #10 livery, bound to be very popular with the JGTC fans out there.  The BMW Z4 also makes a return with some very striking liveries, 'Studie AGs' livery looks a cracker!

For more information, head over to the Scaleauto website by clicking the below link.

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NEWS: MSC Competition 2014 Catalog

MSC Competition 2014 Catalog
1/32 and 1/24 Slot cars and parts

Well it's the most exciting time of the year for slot car fans, out favourite manufactures let us know what we can expect to see in the stores for the year.  Well 2014 is starting to look like an absolute cracker of a year and MSC are really getting the ball rolling in a BIG way!

MSC Competition have just sent through details on their 2014 catalog range of slot cars and spare parts and if you're a rally/raid fan you are going to be gob smacked!!!  For full details of MSC's 2014 catalog have a flick through the below photo book, I have taken a few of the 'juicy' releases below, enjoy!

MSC will be releasing a new Dakar chassis in 2014 which will also them to release some famous motorcars like the Peugeot 205 and 405 that competed and won the famous Paris to Dakar.

From MSC Competition: 'Dakar chassis, this brand new chassis from MSC was designed from scratch to fulfil the highest expectations for the die Hard Raid slot driver.  Reliability, performance and resistance are the right words to describe the new member in our chassis family that will empower the Raid cars from our catalog.'

I think you'll all agree that the 2014 catalog from MSC is very impressive, the Mini X-Raid, Range Rover, (a favourite release of mine) Peugeot 206, Ford RS200 and Porsche 959 are going to be awesome on the track!
For more information, head over to the MSC Competition Facebook page by clicking the below link.

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NEWS: MSC Porsche 959 Rally/Raid

MSC Competition Porsche 959
CAD drawings of the 959 Rally/Raid

Firstly, this IS a motorcar the entire rally/raid slot world has been crying for ever since MSC released the street version of the 959.  MSC Competition have released some great looking pre production CAD models of their upcoming rally/raid Porsche 959.  The first glimpse of the production moulds will be shown during the Nuremberg Toy Fair this year.

I think you'll agree, the CAD drawing give enough of an indication that this is going to be one impressive looking Porsche 959.  I personally can't wait to get my hands on one of these later this year!

From MSC Competition: 'Project modification of mould of the expected 959 Rally Raid has ended. This week at the fair in Nuremberg will be the first images of the body already injected into plastic. We leave the final 3D where you can see the changes with respect to the 959 Street Car and part of the new chassis Dakar this line models incorporating African Legends and that will also be announced in a few days.'

For more information, head over to the MSC Competition Facebook page by clicking the below link.

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NEWS: Flyslot 2014 Releases

FlySlot 2014 Releases
Lola T370, Brabham BT44, McLaren MP23

FlySlot have announced that they will be adding some very exciting motorcars to their line-up in 2014, namely the Lola T370, Brabham BT44 and the McLaren MP23.  2014 is going to be the year of the classic F1 with numerous manufactures capitalising on slot car owners desire to add these incredible machines to their slot car line-up.  It seems interesting that Slotwings are also focusing on the classic F1 in 2014?

Flyslot will also be returning the Buggyra racing truck to their line-up in 2014, a decision just about every slotter is happy with!
  

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NEWS: BLACK ARROW DBR9 (BACM01D)

BLACK ARROW Aston Martin DBR9
Nürburgring 1000km 2008

Black Arrow have just released details of their 3rd Aston Martin DBR9 race livery, the 2008 Nürburgring winner from the Le Mans series.  I own several of Black Arrow's stunning DBR9s and just love racing them on the track.  Black Arrow have generously made 2 gift offers if you pre-order the car, the Torx screwdrivers and flexible kit options looks the pick to me. :)

Black Arrow have also released these new 'Monte-Carlo' lightened aluminium rims 15.9x8.5 - Stunning engineering!

If you're interested in seeing Black Arrow's DBR9 (Gulf livery) on the track, then checkout the below video review from ManicSlots.

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NEWS: Slot.it Audi R18 TDi (CA24b)

Slot.it Audi R18 TDi
CA24b, 24h Le Mans 2011

Slot.it have published some photos of the next Audi R18 TDi livery to be released, the car that ran at the 2011 Le Mans 24hr.  The Slot.it R18 is a fantastic track runner as you would expect and it's nice to see Slot.it releasing a track car other then the boxed LE Le Mans winner and the 'Test' livery, this ones a sure addition to my Slot.it line-up.


From the Slot.it Team: 'The R18 TDI is a sportscar designed in 2011 by Audi, according to the Lmp1 regulations, to be engaged in the Le Mans 24 Hours and the World Endurance Championship. It is a closed cockpit car, a choice made as a consequence of the rules change introduced in 2011.

Each area of this car is designed for extreme reduction of weight; the minimum value of 900 kg required by regulations is reached by using ballasts. The carbon monocoque chassis is made in a single-piece; this solution is very light, but also very safe. The gearbox is 6-speeds, electrically actuated, built with large use of carbon fibre composite material. The whole headlights are made with LEDs.

The diesel engine is a V6, 120°, 3.7 liters displacement; fuel tank capacity is 65 liters. The engine uses a single turbo and exhaust pipe situated below the fin. The maximum power is 540 hp with air restric- tions according to the rules, and the top speed about 335 kph. Audi was engaged in the 2011 Le Mans 24 hour- race with 3 R18s. The number 1 was driven by Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas and Mike Rockenfeller.'

 
From Wikipedia: 'The Audi R18 is a Le Mans Prototype (LMP) racing car constructed by the German car manufacturer Audi AG. It is the successor to the Audi R15 TDI.  Like its predecessor, the R18 uses a TDI turbocharged diesel engine but with a reduced capacity of 3.7 litres and in a V6 configuration. For the first time since the 1999 R8C, Audi's Le Mans prototype uses a closed cockpit design.  The R18 is also the first racing car from Audi to feature hybrid power.'

In 2011 and Audi introduced the all new R18, a return to closed cockpit racing - thanks goodness!

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