Coming from T-Works and made for the Kyosho MP9 TKI3/4 and GT3 series of cars are two carbon fibre switch plates. Coming as plain variant to fully cover the respective opening in the radio box and also as cut-out version to use a standard on/off switch, both plates are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and they are a drop fit, preventing dust and dirt from entering the radio box.
Calandra Racing Concepts have introduced their new Carpet Knife Twenty5 1/12th scale on-road car. The 25th anniversary model is the latest in the line of CRC’s regional, national and world championship winning Carpet Knife series kits and it is building on the heritage of the CRC Xti-WC. The CK25 takes all the race winning features and adds changes and improvements to adapt to current racing conditions. The new car now features CRC’s LCG Slider rear pod that allows to make infinite ride height adjustment without moulded plastic inserts or pucks. The LCG pod allows very small tyres and lowers the centre of gravity almost 20 percent over the earlier pod.
Coming from Ultimate Racing is their updated Pro flywheel remover for .12 to .21 nitro engines. Constructed from red anodised aluminium and high-quality spring steel the tool was designed to remove even rotten flywheels easily and conveniently as the aluminium fork securely grips behind the flywheel while the threaded spring steel stamp pushed the crankshaft out of the flywheel. The tool comes engraved with the Ultimate logo and it is available now.
Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]
Helix Designs have introduced their new connector clip for the 30mm WTF motor cooling fan. 3-D-printed the purpose-designed clip will attach directly to the fan’s case and clean up the routing of wires from the 30mm WTF fan to the receiver while also preventing wires from breaking and pulling off the fan, increasing its lifespan.
ARC have introduced the 2018 variant of their popular R11 1/10th 4WD electric touring car kit. The car utilises some subtle changes compared to the previous version, such as a new carbon fibre chassis and topdeck whose high-grade graphite material and refined manufacturing process will ensure maximised flatness and an optimised balance between hardness and flexibility. The kit is prepared for the direct use of the recently introduced SRS super response servo whose integrated mounts will make for a 10g weight saving compared to the standard mount. Also new and possibly the biggest change for the 2018 kit are all-new front and rear suspension mounts that now allow to use inserts to adjust the toe settings while also allowing to fine-tune the track width. A total of nine different settings are accessible while the roll centre adjustment is still carried out using shims to raise or lower the suspension mounts and thus arm pins.
HRC Distribution have introduced the new Team Magic E4RS4 electric touring car kit. The car made its debut at round 5 of the ETS back in June and it is available now. The kit is based on the all-new Symmetric Flex chassis that incorporates a new top deck and the Symmetric Flex management for optimised torsional flex. The latter is a carbon fibre centre brace that spans from the servo mount to the motor mount and it allows to access different chassis flex settings while ensuring increased pitch rigidity for better acceleration and less belt jumps.
In the dawn of the forthcoming 57th All Japan Model & Hobby Show Tamiya have announced the planned release of the TRF419XR touring car chassis kit. No other information apart from the model name is known yet nor does the additional “R” allow for any guess about the kit’s specification. The kit will be on show at the the All Japan Hobby Show at the end of September and we bring you more information on the subject as soon as they surface.
Update: In the meantime we have received first official information on the TRF419XR. You can find them after the break.
Coming from Serpent is a suspension upgrade set for the Cobra GT 1/8th on-road cars. The set includes new carbon fibre shock towers with additional mounting positions for the shock absorbers and camber links as well as a third front body post, new aluminium front and rear shock extensions as well as front and rear aluminium shock standoffs. The parts will make for an updated suspension geometry that creates a more responsive car with better steering, improved balance and reduced tyre wear. Coming as set and also available separately the parts fit all Cobra GT range nitro and electric kits, race rollers and RTRs.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
