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October 29, 2024

MR33 1:12 Wheel Arch Cutting Tool

New from Marc Rheinard’s MR33 brand is this Wheel Arch Cutting Tool intended for 1:12 bodies. With the simple and inexpensive template you can quickly and easily mark the wheel cut-outs on your 1:12 Pan Car and 1:12 GT bodies. The template is 3D printed from very robust material and has the well-known MR33 logo in the centre. You can mark the front and rear wheel arches by using the inner or outer edge of the template when marking. The tool is optimised for use of the Edding 404 permanent marker.

View marking options here

October 26, 2024

Bittydesign Kanjo-S 1:7 Body

New from Italian body shell producer Bittydesign comes the Kanjo-S intended for the 1:7 Infraction and Felony kits from Arrma. With the main intention of offering a body for fans of the most iconic Japanese cars of the 1990s-2000s, the Kanjo-S is based on the Subaru Impreza. Everything is included with the kit which arrives pre-cut. The body, the wing, the light buckets, the front aero flaps, the enlarged wheel fenders everything is laser-cut to perfection to give the user a premium quality & realistic looking product.

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October 26, 2024

Ohio State Oval Series – Announcement

A new and exciting RC oval series has been announced for the 2024 / 2025 Indoor carpet season with the inaugural running of the Ohio State Oval Series presented by Team Tekin. The series will consist of 5 different races at 5 different tracks all located within the beautiful state of Ohio. A series that will cater for everyone, the organisers are encouraging racers to, ‘Bring you wife, bring your kids, heck even bring the neighbours kid out to enjoy some of the greatest oval racing that ever hit the state of Ohio.’ They are also encouraging racers to bring out their Losi NASCARS and gain some experience on the track and from the pits.

View schedule and classes here

October 25, 2024

Titanium RC Racebox Micro carbon look housing

Titanium RC, the RC business of 1:8 Nitro Onroad stalwart John Ermen, has produced these carbon look holders for the Racebox Micro GPS tracker. The Racebox Micro, which is equipped with the latest generation 25Hz GNSS receiver, boasts precision as fine as 10cm (4 inches) and delivers over 99.5% measurement accuracy to within a hundredth of a second, closely mirroring the results of official lap timing equipment. As a user of the unit himself, Ermen has created this new holder with RC car use in mind.

View housing mounted in car here

October 25, 2024

Xray X4 ‘25 1:10 Electric Touring Car

Xray has unveiled its latest 1:10 Electric Touring Car contender with the release of the X4’25. The back to back World Champion manufacturer’s newest kit features all-new shorter shocks positioned 3mm lower than previous geometry improve cornering speed, mid-corner steering and stability, as well as reduced traction rolling in high traction conditions. New shock holders relocate the upper shock mount position to compliment shorter shock geometry. All-new link style upper suspension arms are included in the kit as an alternative to the traditional CFF upper arms for maximum adjustability & improved handling in certain conditions. Te X4’25 also gets a new flex limiting top deck shims for improved stability with the kit also including wider wheel hubs for better all-around performance out of the box.

View the full X4’25 presentation here

October 25, 2024

MST FRX RS 1:10 Drift Car Kit

Max Speed Technology (MST) have released their latest 1:10 Competition Drift Car Kit, the FRX RS. Featuring a new FR-driven chassis design, this maximises the rear axle weight distribution, significantly enhancing acceleration. The FR setup can also achieve more realistic drifting dynamics of a real car. The car also features a realistic quick-change differential/final transmission system, inspired by real drift racing cars. An additional 19T metal gear is included along with the standard 19T and 21T plastic gears. The car also gets a newly designed Reinforced Differential which is equipped with six metal bevel gears for the first time, increasing rear axle rotational inertia to enhance overall speed and durability. All of the drivetrain’s plastic gears are upgraded to impact-resistant materials for enhanced durability. Newly designed aluminium steering system with improved Ackermann settings gives faster response and greater drift angles. New THA suspension system offers extensive adjustability with the kit including the new design DK-RWD front/rear short spring set. The chassis structure design is inspired by the roll cage of real vehicles.

View Specs & more images here

October 24, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 Camber Adjustment Wrench

Mikimodel, the Yokomo distributor for Italy, has released this Camber Adjustment Wrench intended for the Japanese manufacturer’s MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Part of the ‘Mikimodel Special Parts’ line, this very convenient 1.5 mm wrench is shaped to allow the user to adjust the camber with extreme precision, furthermore the tool is of high quality avoiding problems in use.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

October 24, 2024

ONE .12 | .21 Engine Tool Kits

ONE, the engine brand of Italian chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released a new engine tool kit for professional engine maintenance. Available specifically for .12 or .21 engines, it includes a press system with integrated thrust bearings to accurately and effortlessly press the front and rear engine bearings. Universal components work with .12 or .21 motors whose bearings are respectively .12 rear 12/21/5 front 7/17/5 and .21 rear 14/25, 4/6 front 7/19/6. Extractor devices dedicated to removing the rear bearings are also available for .21 and .12 engines respectively diameter 14 and 12.

View .21 Engine Tool Kit here