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May 17, 2020

Yokomo BD10 brass balance weights

Yokomo have introduced new brass balance weights for the BD10 touring car. First up is an in-line brass weight that is installed between the motor mount and the battery. It weighs in at 20g and allows to up the overall weight of the chassis without sacrificing weight balance. The weight is mounted using double sided tape which allows for swift and easy attachment and removal. Also new is a 6g motor balance weight. It fits right into the mirrored pocket opposite the motor and it allows to optimise the left/right balance when running lightweight or low-profile battery packs. A special shape ensures the natural chassis flex is not disturbed.

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May 17, 2020

T-Works NB48 2.0 diaphragm shock cap set

Coming from T-Works and made for the Tekno RC NB48 2.0 buggy is a diaphragm shock cap set. The caps are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come black anodised for improved wear resistance. The design of the shock caps allows to use the included volume compensating rubber diaphragms whose two hardnesses allow to further adjust shock rebound and thus the behaviour of the buggy in various track conditions. Included in the set come four shock caps, a total of eight rubber diaphragms as well as four shock cap bushings.

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

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

Joni Skidmore joins Schumacher

Schumacher Racing welcome top UK racer Joni Skidmore to their electric off-road team. Joni will be primed and ready to go, as soon as racing resumes with his Cougar Laydown and CAT L1 Evo rides and he had the following to say;

I am so pleased and excited to be joining the Schumacher Family for the foreseeable future, the cars are super competitive at the races and the support from the team is great too. Big thanks to Robin, Muz and Trish for making all this happen, hopefully see you all at the track soon for some big air and some even bigger whips.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]