JConcepts have introduced their new precision curved stainless steel scissors. They are ideal to cut body shells, tyres, decals and more. The stainless steel blades are extremely sharp and the soft, contoured grip with ergonomic handles makes for effortless working.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Reedy have announced the release of their new Blackbox 510R 1S competition brushless speed controller. Extensive race testing by Reedy’s engineering and racing team has resulted in a high performance, high quality, and reliable ESC suitable for all levels of 1/12th scale competition. Thanks to excellent throttle and brake feel, a wide range of precision adjustability, and durable high-quality hardware, the Blackbox 510R 1S ESC suitable for blinky and modified 1/12th racing classes. The controller is available separately or including the PROgrammer2 program box.
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Exotek have introduced their new lightweight carbon fibre Pro FWD conversion chassis set for the Tamiya TA07. Designed with a modern mid/front motor placement for improved balance and cornering speeds, the FF77’s design promises agility and the ability to carve corners and carry more speed on medium to high grip tracks. The motor, servo, steering racks and battery is placed as centrally forward as possible to maintain on power traction yet create a low moment of inertia for quicker transitioning through corners. Features include a heavy duty 1-piece alloy servo mount, a 4-times ball-raced alloy steering rack with crush sleeves for ultra precise operation and a heavy duty S3M348 Aramid FWD short belt. The adjustable battery mount set allows easy weight bias adjustments for forward or back shorty battery placement while the highly adjustable carbon battery cups are extra lightweight and they come with LiPo posts and tabs. The 1-piece 7075 alloy motor mount is 4g lighter than stock and lowers the pulley by 3mm and the motor by 1mm for even lower centre of gravity and anodised black for improved heat dissipation. The top plate does not connect to the motor plate thus insuring front to rear chassis flex for improved on power off power traction just like mid motor 4WD cars. Also included are a USA 2.0mm carbon fibre lower plate that narrower than the stock chassis for improved cornering and a USA 2.0mm carbon fibre 1-piece upper plate for reduced tweak. The kit is rounded out by a belt tensioner that prevents belt skipping without having to over tension the belt for cooler motor temps, it includes stainless steering posts, turnbuckles, hardware, instructions and a set up sheet. Required for the conversion are a TA07 kit and a shorty LiPo battery pack.
Coming from Xray are their new low ULP graphite shock towers for the T4 2020 touring car. Lower than the kit front and rear shock stays, the -3.5mm height shock positions allow to access the optional low lower shock mounting positions on the front and rear arms which can make the chassis roll less in high-grip track conditions, allowing for an easier to drive car in chicanes while improving steering response at the same time. Due to these characteristics the low shock setup is recommended especially for medium to high grip, technical carpet tracks. The shock towers are machined from 3.0mm carbon fibre and they are available separately.
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Reds Racing have announced the release of their new 721 Scuderia Gen2 .21 nitro off-road engine. The power plant utilises most of the features the 721 Scuderia Gen1 engine was known for with an improved carburettor construction and material increasing reliability. Furthermore, the new carb features a new double grub screw joint link for more reliable servo link fitment. Reds Racing also listened to customer requests and so the Scuderia Gen2 will become available in a red or black cooling head design, allowing to grab a version that best matches with the body shell colours.
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Available now from MaxAmps is their new 7.4V 4750mAh Graphene shorty LiPo battery pack. Built from highest quality cells the battery weighs in at 207g and it measures 95.3×46.4×24.6mm. The black colour hardcase is equipped with 5mm tube-style connectors and due to offering a very low internal resistance and high capacity, the battery is ideal for both modified and stock class racing alike. Included come standard and balance semi-pre-soldered charge leads.
Source: MaxAmps [maxamps.com]
The new Bruno CA activator spray is a cyanoacrylate accelerator spray for the use with all common cyanoacrylate-based super glues. The accelerator greatly reduces the curing time of thick, thin and super thin glues, making it ideal when glueing rubber on-road and off-road tyres. After gluing the tyres a small layer of CA activator is sprayed on the whole wheel or it can be used for an indirect technique by spraying a small amount of CA kicker into a cup and putting the cup over the tyre – the latter will reduce the build-up of white residue when having used too much glue. The CA activator spray is available in 150ml spray cans.
Source: Bruno RC [brunorc.com]
The detailed, ready-to-run 1967 Chevrolet C10 Truck is the latest model in the popular SCX24 series from Axial Racing. Its compact, versatile 1/24 scale size opens up almost any environment to spur-of-the-moment RC crawling expeditions. With its realistic steel chassis frame rails, steel front and rear axles, and steel dogbones, the truck has the strength to deliver Axial-caliber crawling performance even in 1/24 scale. It’s designed to keep right on running through rough trails and tough climbs. The palm-sized truck comes ready-to-run with all of the electronics, transmitter, receiver, servos, motor, ESC, batteries and charger included and in silver or green body shell designs.
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