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October 29, 2024

ONE Clutch Spring Adjustment Tool

Continuing it release of specialist engine tools following its engine maintenance tool kit, ONE, the engine brand of chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released this Clutch Spring Adjustment Tool. The new tool allows you to adjust the spring preload. Also new from Capricorn is a new 3×2.5 screw set has a special, more pronounced thread, specific for gear shoes. It is compatible with 1:10, 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT models with the new screw set now to be included with all their assembly kits.

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October 29, 2024

MR33 1:12 Wheel Arch Cutting Tool

New from Marc Rheinard’s MR33 brand is this Wheel Arch Cutting Tool intended for 1:12 bodies. With the simple and inexpensive template you can quickly and easily mark the wheel cut-outs on your 1:12 Pan Car and 1:12 GT bodies. The template is 3D printed from very robust material and has the well-known MR33 logo in the centre. You can mark the front and rear wheel arches by using the inner or outer edge of the template when marking. The tool is optimised for use of the Edding 404 permanent marker.

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October 29, 2024

Power Star EFRA 2202 1:8 Buggy Exhaust Pipe Set

Power Star, a brand of Vapon which also owns VP Pro and Team Saxo, has released this new EFRA 2202 Exhaust Pipe set intended for 1:8 Buggy use. The surface treated pipe improves performance by providing a precise and linear throttle response in high RPM range with great top-end speed. It also provides excellent fuel consumption as well. Featuring a durable high-strength welded nipple, the pipe set includes the exhaust pipe and manifold, 3 manifold springs, 1 exhaust pipe springs, 4 high temp manifold gaskets and 1 set screw.

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October 29, 2024

T-Works Aluminium Screw Tray

T-works has given the humble screw/parts tray a few new features with the released of its latest Aluminium Screw Tray. Produced from high quality aluminium and finished it features a Magnetic Placement Area, a Length Measure Function and a Diameter Measure Function. Located in the upper right corner of the tray, strong magnetism ensures screws and other small parts are kept in place. The lower right corner of the tray is equipped with a precise length measurement scale. Whether it’s the length of a screw or the size of other parts, it can be measured quickly and accurately. The lower left corner of the tray is designed with a diameter measure function. Suitable for measuring the diameter of various screws and parts, ensuring every part meets the standard.

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October 28, 2024

Parker wins BRCA 1:12 Nationals opener

The 2024/25 BRCA 1:12 National Championship kicked off over the weekend with Schumacher’s Louis Parker taking the win. While defending champion Ollie Payne was absent due to the clashing Masters of Foam race in Belgium, the first race of the 9-round British championship attracted 44 drivers to the West Bridgford Model Car Club hosted event. In the FTD format qualifying it was Sam Coult who secured the TQ after four rounds with his Schumacher ahead of Parker with Awesomatix’s Mark Stiles completing the Top 3. With a single A-Main, Parker would get passed Coult to win the 8-minute encounter by 6/10th of a second with Stiles maintaining third a further 2-seconds back.

Image: Schumacher [Facebook]

October 28, 2024

OGO Racing Blizzard 1:8 Truggy Tyre

Following the release of a Truggy version of its Cheste 1:8 tyre last week, Spanish offroad tyre brand OGO Racing has now added their Blizzard tyre pattern to its 1:8 Truggy line-up. The Blizzerd tyre was designed for indoor or outdoor tracks with bumpy and sometimes wet and dry areas that make this form of racing the most difficult to tame with the Blizzard having all the ingredients to handle this. The Blizzard is available in super soft, soft, medium/soft and as well as in clay-specific rubber.

Source: OGO [ogo-racing.com]

October 28, 2024

Ruddog Racing ‘Prostock’ LiPo Batteries

Germany’s Ruddog Racing has introduced a new ‘Prostock’ battery line specifically developed for stock class racing. Featuring LiPo cells with the lowest possible internal resistance, these batteries deliver exceptional performance every time you hit the track. The latest Spec Silicon Graphene Lithium Polymer cells further enhance internal resistance, resulting in higher power output so you can push your car to the limit with confidence. Whether you’re seeking a battery that meets your high-performance needs or simply desire a reliable, long-lasting option for your race car, the Ruddog Racing LiPo battery line is the ideal choice and with availablity in three versions, Ultra-LCG 5700mAh stick pack, LCG 6200mAh stick pack and 4400mAh short stick pack.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

October 28, 2024

Figueiredo wins Spanish Nationals finale

Tekno’s João Figueiredo continued his impressive 2024 season with victory at the season finale of the competitive Spanish 1:8 Buggy National Championships in Madrid. Travelling to the Fuencarral circuit, home of the annual Buggyland race, the Portuguese National Champion was in the battle to become the Spanish Vice-Champion, victory in all three previous rounds meaning Sworkz Juan Carlos Canas had already secured the overall title. In qualifying it was fellow Tekno driver Adrian Pariente who would secure the TQ ahead of Figueiredo but in the Semi’s it would be European B Champion David Todd who would win with the fastest time to put his Mugen Seiki on pole for the 45-minute final. From third on the grid it wouldn’t take Figueiredo long to get to the front where he would stay to win by 11-seconds Jose Miguel Sanchez with Daniel Pariente completing the podium just ahead of Xray’s Bryan Baldo. Joining Tekno at the start of the 2024 season and achieving his first World Championship final last month in Redovan, Spain, Figueiredo will now try to cap off his best season yet with a strong showing at the AMS Alabama Manufacturer Shootout in the US onNovember 7th-10th.

Source: João Figueiredo [Facebook]