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April 20, 2020

T-Works super-fine ride height gauge

T-Works have introduced their new super-fine 1.5mm-6mm ride height gauge. Machined from high-quality aluminium and sporting an anodised black and machined silver edge finish, the flippable ride height gauge allows to measure the ground clearance in 0.1mm increments – by turning it around to use even or uneven settings – making it the ideal tool for 1/12th scale and 1/10th scale electric on-road cars. Laser-engraved white markings help with easy reading of the settings.

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April 20, 2020

Picco Monza GT Evo 5-port GT engine

Coming from Picco and designed for the popular 1/8th scale nitro GT classes is the Monza GT Evo 3.5cc engine. Featuring a 5-port multi-exhaust port design, the long-stroke engine was developed to produce improve power output throughout the whole RPM band with the DLC-coated crankshaft and rear ceramic bearing making for exceptional durability and smooth running characteristics. The engine utilises a new die-cast aluminium double bottom-end adjustment carburettor that allows for easy fitting of INS boxes. The engines includes a 7mm venturi insert and a P7TC glow-plug and it is also available in a standard variant with a standard crankshaft and steel rear bearing.

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April 18, 2020

T-Works RC8B3.1 4mm carbon fibre shock towers

Coming from T-Works and made for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 series of nitro and electric buggies are new carbon fibre shock towers. Machined from high-quality 4mm carbon fibre and coming as a complete set or separately for the front and the rear, the towers offer multiple upper shock mounting positions. The front tower is usable with the standard upper arm inserts while the rear tower features an inner and an outer row for the upper camber link mounts.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

April 17, 2020

Bittydesign Airbrushing stencils

Bittydesign have introduced their all-new Airbrushing series stencils made from high-quality ultra-thin material. Up for grabs in a wide range of designs, the non-adhesive stencils help to create countless airbrush designs and details without having to use pre-cut masks or even having to take the way of cutting masks on your own. The full range of the ready-to-use and reusable stencils can be found here.

Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]

April 17, 2020

Tamiya M-05 Suzuki Swift Sport M-chassis kit

Coming soon from Tamiya is the M-05 Suzuki Swift Sport M-chassis kit. The M-05 is a fun, simple on-road chassis that takes front wheel drive mechanics and puts replica compact cars on top for fun driving thrills. This kit recreates the Suzuki Swift Sport and it faithfully captures the body and its details in tough polycarbonate material with the body already pre-painted. The chassis uses the 239mm L wheelbase and the kit also includes a 540-class brushed motor and a brushless and brushed motor compatible speed controller.

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April 17, 2020

Surpass Rocket 540 Plus 4-pole brushed crawler motor

Surpass have introduced their all-new Rocket 540 Plus 4-pole brushed crawler motor. The power plant features a 5-slot 775-sized rotor for improved low-speed linearity and increased low-speed torque and it makes use of high-strength and high-temperature resistant neodymium iron boron magnets. Built-in capacitor boards prevent interferences and a thick rotor wire and imported high-quality brushes keep the internal resistance as low as possible. The motor is available in four different winding variants including 11T, 13T, 16T, and 20T and it comes including an 80A speed controller that features active braking for better control on steep slopes and a switchable 6.4V/7.4V 5A BEC system to feed even power-hungry steering servos.

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April 17, 2020

Hong Nor release new design X3GT fuel tank

Coming from Hong Nor and made for their X3GT series of GT cars is a redesigned 150cc fuel tank. The newly developed fuel container features a partition that prevents the fuel from splashing all over the brake system, hindering its performance. It is understood that the tank will become available including different accessories.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]

April 17, 2020

MST J4 inner fender set

Coming from MST and made for their J4 body shell is an inner fender set. The kit helps to create a realistic full-body look while adding protection from dust, dirt, mud and debris for the inner parts of the chassis and when running in challenging trail conditions. The inner fenders attach to the chassis and they are of a durable yet lightweight design.

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