December 13, 2022
SWORKz has release a completely revised the tool line and launched the SST-Pro line. The handles are made of high-quality plastic and are ergonomically perfectly shaped. Tool tips are made of high-strength steel and adapted to the needs of RC car sports. The available tools include HEX Wrench (1.5, 2.0, 2.5mm), Ball HEX Wrench (2.0, 2.5mm), 150mm flat screwdriver, Spring Caster Clip hook, body shell reamer, shorty socket driver (7.0, 5.5mm), shorty Hex Wrench (5.0mm). Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]…
May 9, 2019
Team Associated’s new Factory Team 7-Piece hex driver set is a compact and lightweight tool solution for everyone from the new enthusiast to the pro racer. The most popular standard and metric hex sizes are included and conveniently store inside the machined aluminium handle. The hardened tips can be used in power screwdrivers with a 1/4” hex drive to tackle heavier jobs such as 1:8 vehicle maintenance. Tips included are: .050”, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 5.5mm nut driver, 7.0mm nut driver. Additional sizes of tips are available. Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]…
November 23, 2018
1up Racing have a new Pro Pit Iron bundle and optional tips available. Starting with a new bundle for the Pro Pit Iron, it includes a zip up case, DC Power cable, Premium R/C Solder, stand and 4mm chisel tip. When connected to a 24V power source, the Pro Pit Iron heats and is ready to use in only ten seconds. An easy-to-read LCD display offers accurate adjustment of the 100-400°C (200-750°F) temperature range and the 1up Boost mode offers a nearly instant temperature increase to 450°C (850°F) at the press of a button, making easy work of thick gauge…
November 16, 2018
Coming from Pro-Line is their new line of water-based airbrush paint for polycarbonate body shells. The paint is ultra-flexible, extremely durable and easy to use as the pre-thinned airbrush paint can be sprayed directly using an 0.5mm tip at 30psi while further reducing is is only required for smaller tips or specific applications. Available in single 60ml individual bottles or 6-pack sets with the primary set including Paint Reducer, White, Black, Red, Yellow, Blue while the secondary set comes with Orange, Green, Purple, Aluminum, Metallic Charcoal, Pearl Blue colours. Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]…
October 31, 2018
1up Racing have introduced their new Pro Pit Iron hard-shell travel case. It offers plenty of space for the Pro Pit Iron along with its DC power cable, premium R/C solder, stand and spare tips. Three elastic bands and a mesh pocket keep everything secure. An embossed 1up logo and convenient dual-zipper closure complete the package. Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]…
March 29, 2018
Hudy’s popular on-road set-up book is now available in an updated version. The revamped 50-page brochure gives a comprehensive in-depth view on RC car setup and includes tips and tricks of the Pro drivers, helping to better understand parameters such as caster, camber, toe or roll centre to name just a view. The set-up book was updated with the help of Michal Milanowicz and it is available as a free PDF file here (direct download). Source: Hudy [hudy.net]…
August 29, 2017
Coming from Ultimate Racing and made for most power tools and electric screwdrivers are the new 80mm Pro tool tips. Machined from high-quality steel and sporting a black surface treatment for wear and looks the took tips are precision-ground for an excellent fit with the screw head and thus a long life. The tips are available in 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm specification and also as combo set, containing all four. Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]…
August 22, 2017
Xray have announced the addition of Singapore’s Dominic Quek to their factory team. A former Xray privateer, Dominic will now receive full works support in his campaign that will see attendances at events such as the Asian Onroad Championships, the TITC as well as national events such as the Urban Touring Series, the Singapore Nationals and the TIPS Championship. Dominic will campaign Xray’s T4 and X1 platforms and he had the following to say: I have been racing radio control cars since the age of 5. One of my first pro-level cars was the Xray T2 which my dad chose…
