New from Exotek comes a clamping alloy hex set for the Losi Mini 8igh-T Truggy. The heavy duty machined alloy 12mm hexes come anodized red and they match the stock geometry. Included are 2x6mm screws.
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Tamiya USA have announced the re-release the Monster Beetle 1/10th 2WD kit. The reincarnation of the 1980’s icon will feature some subtle changes to make the vehicle 2015-ready and so rear universal driveshafts with protective rubber boots and a large dust cover come included with the kit that will also sport large diameter 130mm tyres, chrome-plated wheels and an ABS bodyshell with sticker sheet. The rugged original ABS space frame chassis has been kept and it utilises double-wishbone front, and trailing arm rear suspension setups in tandem with CVA oil-filled dampers. No definite release date is available yet but according to Tamiya USA the 2015 Monster Beetle will become available “soon”.
Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]
GForce have introduced a range of 64 pitch aluminium pinion gears. Coming as 25T to 50T variant the gears come precision-cut from high-quality aluminium and they are hard-anodised for wear. The first batch will include 25T to 40T pinions while the larger 41T to 50T gears will be available shortly.
Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]
BMT have new shock spring sets for the 984 1/8th scale on-road car available. Coming colour-coded the grey medium and white hard sets include four springs each to help fine-tune the suspension action in different track conditions.
Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]
Coming from the mind of Awesomatix’ Josh Cyrul is the RFG rear floating gearbox set for the A700 touring car. Designed for the use with the MM2 motor mount in flex mode 4 the system further reduces the unwanted torque steer effect caused by the longitudinal motor position as it does the FFG system up front. The set can be run with the C24 top deck and even without, in case more flex is needed.
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Axial have two new bodyshells for the SCX10 truck available. First up is the Jeep Nukizer 715 concept vehicle that was revealed back in 2010 at the 45th Annual Easter Jeep Safari. The body is scaled around 12″ wheelbase SCX10 vehicles and compatible with the SCX10 Wheel Wells. The wheelbase can be easily adjusted by using the SCX10 TR Links Set 12″. Also new is the Mighty FC concept vehicle body. Again made for the SCX10 the pick-up body uses a 11.4″ wheelbase. Included with the bodies are full decal sheets, easy to install LED light buckets, front and rear body assemblies, all necessary body hardware and window mask sheets.
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Following the introduction of the Velox V10 Pro Black Edition Shepherd have announced the Velox V8 EC Black Edition. Like the V10 Black Edition the 1/8th scale kit is equipped with black anodised aluminium parts instead of the regular Shepherd blue parts, giving the successful platform a new and stylish look. The black aluminium parts will be also available as a conversion kit or as single pieces.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Serpent have introduced a range of 61mm wheels for 1/10th off-road buggies as well as standard size 4WD front wheels. Starting with the 61mm rims, they are of a larger diameter compared to standard wheels to accommodate the latest ROAR wheel dimension updates. Available as 2WD front, 4WD front and general rear variant in yellow and white colour the wheels fit Serpent’s range of 1/10th buggies as well as many other brands. Also new are standard size 4WD front buggy wheels for the forthcoming Spyder 4WD kit. Like the 61mm rims they are available in fluorescent yellow and white colour.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
