PowerHD have introduced the D-18HV high-voltage servo for 1/8th nitro off-road applications. Featuring a stury all-alloy case, titanium and aluminium gears as well as a coreless motor the servo weighs in at 70g while sporting a transit time of 0.08s and up to 18kg-cm of torque at 7.4V input. The servo is available separately and also as a convenient 2-piece pack.
View the specifications and another photo here
Pro-Line have introduced the gnarly looking Desert Eagle bodyshell for the use with 1/10th scale short course trucks. Resembling a fire-breathing, road-crushing 1970’s muscle car the body offers details like a supercharged V8 rising out of the hood, zoomie side pipes and twin roof and deck spoilers. The body can be mounted in several ways, one of which is a desert grunge style, a post-apocalyptic war machine like Max Rockatansky’s Ford Falcon in the famous Mad Max movies. This setup is best used with 2.2″/3.0″ front and 2.8″ rear tyres. On the other hand the body allows to create a nice street rod style muscle car when using the appropriate 2.8″ tyres. More information about the additional parts needed to fit the body can be found here.
Coming soon from Yokomo are aluminium C-hubs for the YZ-4 1/10th off-road buggy. Machined from high-quality aluminium and sporting silver chamfered edges for looks the parts offer improved rigidity for a more precise and linear handling especially in high-grip conditions. The hubs are available in 10 degree and 12.5 degree variants with laser-etched markings making identification easy.
View the 12.5 degree hubs here
Pro-Line have introduced the Predator bodyshell for the Team Associated RC8B3E. The same body as it is included with the RC8B3E kit, the Predator takes design features from the Phantom and Type-R bodies to create a whole new look and balanced performance in any condition. The Predator E-Buggy body has clearance for 1/8-sized batteries and several optional air vent holes to keep the buggy’s electronics cool. Included with the clear bodyshell come window masks and a decal sheet.
New from Reds Racing comes a black Flexfit Flatbill hat. Available in S-M and L-XL sizes the high-quality cap features embroidered Reds Racing logos on the front and the rear, making you look good both on and off the track.
Schumacher have released a wheel arch cutting jig for 1/10th touring cars. The jig ensures accurate and repeatable cutting out of wheel arches time after time. Simply set the car to the required ride height and position the body shell to the desired height. Position the jig flush with the outside of the body shell and locate the centre of the axle through the hole in the tool. The end radius is different from side to side to prevent body tucks so the the jig’s orientation is critical. Hold the jig and draw round the inside with a fine marker pen and then carefully cut to the line with a pair of curved scissors. The jig can also measure wing overhang with the handy 10mm step.
Show you passion to everything Picco with the company’s new trucker cap. The Yupoong-made mesh cap keeps your head cool and it sports a printed Picco “P” on the front while the mesh section is decorated with an embroidered Picco logo.
Round 2 of the Xray Winter Series Morava was again held at the Jedovnice sports hall. The event attracted 64 racers to compete in the five classes of Touring Open, Stock 17.5T, Hobby, Formula and GT. The Touring Open class was dominated by the fight between the two teammates David Nemcek and Kuba Simurda. In the finals Kuba held the upper hand over David to take the day’s win while Michal Vitamvas would round out the top 3 result.
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