May 15, 2020

JConcepts 1970 Chevy K10 monster truck body

The latest addition to JConcepts’ popular line of rigid axle monster truck body shells is the 1970 Chevy K10. The popularity of scale and monster trucks sent JConcepts to the trenches in search of the ultimate line of iconic trucks to compliment a range of vehicles utilising a 10.5” to 11.00” wheelbase such as the Tamiya Clod Buster and Traxxas Stampede. The 1970 shell is powerful, and the square body shape is a shout-out to simpler times when a hard day’s work was a bedful of goodness. For the 1970, a lot of the glamour rests in the front grille and headlight package as well as the layered and sculpted rear tail gate and taillight section. These details are found on and included in the decal sheet along with many emblems and trim packages to complete your body in several popular looks from that generation. A chiseled front-end is gently swept back from the centre and moulded in front bumper with diamond plate like top. Fender wells are round, and a huge flare was added with raised edging making them ideal for recreating several iconic monster trucks from the golden era. The hood on the Chevy is rock solid in shape that planes across the centre ridgeline. A built-in hood scoop is in a great position to add any additional parts a user can think of such as predator carburettors or injector hat. The cab and windshield are a key styling point on this creation and the “cap” look to the cab has the hard edge around the sides and visor like appearance to the front. Side windows fit within the geometry as expected with classic vent windows lining the front corner.

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May 15, 2020

JConcepts B74 aluminium centre diff mount

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Team Associated B74 buggy is a blue anodised aluminium centre diff mount. Durability in the chassis assembly is crucial to a proper handling vehicle. The JConcepts aluminium centre diff/slipper mount is machined in high-grade aluminium and anodised blue for top-notch looks. The option part aligns and drops under the centre diff/slipper and attaches to the chassis using the stock hardware. The rigid assembly and lightweight construction of the mount is a perfect complement to the B74. The mount can be topped off with JConcepts’ optional centre bulkhead top plate #2531.

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May 15, 2020

1up Racing Pro Pit Iron soldering set

The 1up Racing Pro Pit Iron soldering set brings forward the next generation in racer-oriented soldering irons. The Pro soldering iron is small but very powerful and when connected to a 6-cell LiPo or a 24v power source, the iron heats and is ready to use in under 10 seconds. An easy-to-read LCD display offers accurate adjustment of the 100°C to 400°C temperature range. The 1up Boost mode offers a nearly instant temperature increase to 450°C at the press of a button, making easy work of thick gauge wires. The Pro Pit Iron automatically cools to 200°C after two minutes of inactivity to prolong the life of the tip, and shuts down completely after ten minutes of inactivity. The soldering set includes the TS100 Pro Pit iron controller, 4mm and 2mm chisel top, compact M stand, premium solder, DC power cable, XT60 to 4mm bullet plug adapter cable, and a protective travel case.

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May 15, 2020

Evo Race Factory PZ-R 190mm GT body shell

Evo Race Factory from Maranello, Italy have introduced their all-new PZ-R GT body shell for 190mm chassis. The body offers sleek lines, a large front splitter, a matching rear wing, fake rear diffusor and last but not least scale looks. The lid comes moulded from clear high-quality polycarbonate and it fits 190mm touring cars with low profile shock towers.

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May 15, 2020

Infinity IF18 carbon fibre middle plate

Coming from Creation Model and made for their Infinity IF18 1/8th scale nitro on-road kit is a carbon fibre middle plate chassis stiffener. The stiffener is machined from lightweight carbon fibre and designed to increase front chassis stiffness when track conditions are calling for it. The plate is a direct fit and it will be fixed using three screws.

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May 15, 2020

NathoBuilds B74 & B6 series O-ring battery straps

NathoBuilds have announced the release of their new carbon fibre O-ring battery strap sets for the Team Associated B74 and B6 series of buggies. Starting with the B74 strap, the set offers a secure adjustment of any shorty pack. Unlike the kit carbon strap with two nuts, these battery straps stay secure to the battery pack and make it quicker for the driver to change the pack over. The design allows to change weight distribution with the battery pack back or forward by just swapping the straps over. An O-ring holds the battery secure enough to keep it in place, but also flexible enough to allow for the chassis to flex underneath. The set includes carbon battery straps in three different sizings, two O-rings and stainless steel mounting hardware.

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May 15, 2020

X-Grip STX.7 2020 titanium screw kit

European X-Grip distributor Mikimodel has introduced a titanium screw kit for the WRC Racing STX.7 2020 touring car. The fasteners are made of lightweight and durable T2 titanium and as a whole they scrub about 30g to 35g of weight compared to using the kit’s steel screws, allowing to reduce overall weight while enabling the driver to play with additional balancing weights if desired.

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May 15, 2020

Smokem Racing XQ10 soft-weave carbon fibre chassis

Smokem Racing have introduced their new 2.2mm soft-weave carbon fibre chassis for the Xpress XQ10 touring car. As the name suggests, the soft weave carbon fibre material used significantly increases chassis flex compared to the stock Xpress chassis. This increases the overall grip of the car and widens the tuning window, so the car is hooked up over a wider range of conditions. There are also minor changes to the profile and cutout shapes to further optimise the flex characteristics for the split bulkhead design of the XQ10, to offer greater stability and higher corner speed.

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