Capricorn has released these new optional aluminium Shock Spring Retainers for their LAB GT2 1:8 GT Onroad platform. Suitable for use on both the nitro and electric version, they are finished in the Italian manufacturer’s trade mark red anodising, and as well as giving the LAB GT2 a much cooler look, the new retainers guarantee a lighter shock weight.
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Hong Kong based 1:28 specialists GL Racing has released its new GL Formula One having spent almost 2 years from originating the idea, designing the chassis and to finally completing it. This newly designed F1 incorporates some innovative features that have not been used in mini F1 in the market. The chassis has a four independent dampers suspension system with double arms front suspension and the rear camber and toe in adjustable. With a Gearbox transmission system and ball differential, the Ultra low CG chassis is compatible to both hard and lexan body shells, the chassis kit not including a body. GL Racing have also designed new low profile rims for the car.
Italy’s Fenix Racing has released this Large Lipo Conversion Kit for its Pro10 chassis, the G56.2. This is aimed at drivers that want more run time in the standard class or more power in Mod class. The kit allows you to use standard Touring lipo in traverse mode in the G56.2 and works with both the SWB chassis and SSWB chassis, with standard and low cg lipo.
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Adding to its ‘Special Parts’ line, Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has released a number of new upper decks for the Japanese manufacturer’s MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Following extensive testing they focused their attention on the choice of material and the millimetre measurements of the upper decks. This lead to the production of the 1.5 Fibregrass upper decks in the same shape as the originals which can be used in extreme heat conditions and medium-high grip giving greater smoothness to the model. They have also produced a series in carbon equal to the originals in shape changing the type of carbon weave and changing the thickness from 2.00 to 1.6 mm. These are also used to give the chassis more flexibility. Lastly they created an upper deck that can be used both front and rear to give greater traction with a particular 2mm shape called ‘Upper Deck ZZ’. This is suggested for use when you want to increase the traction, making the car easier to drive if used at the front and with greater traction if used at the rear.”
Following on from the release of the their first entry in to the large scale market with the release of the GT5 RS Touring Car, Italy’s Capricorn has produced new ultra light special wheel nuts intended for 1:5 racing. With anti-unscrewing system and safety grub screws, each nut is machined from Ergal 7075 material.
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Having released their latest 1:8 GT Nitro chassis back in July, Italian Onroad and Offroad chassis manufacturer WIRC Racing has released the electric version of the kit, the GT4E-R1. The new car, which the team’s offroad star Marco Baruffolo spent the weekend testing ahead the brand’s ‘Master Cup’ race event at its own WIRC Arena track, has had the weight distribution optimised and features 11 mm lower front and rear suspension for better stability and responsive handling. The car’s battery mount has been improved getting a new battery stop.
Continuing it release of specialist engine tools following its engine maintenance tool kit, ONE, the engine brand of chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released this Clutch Spring Adjustment Tool. The new tool allows you to adjust the spring preload. Also new from Capricorn is a new 3×2.5 screw set has a special, more pronounced thread, specific for gear shoes. It is compatible with 1:10, 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT models with the new screw set now to be included with all their assembly kits.
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.
