European SWorkz distributor MW RC Cars has introduced new carbon fibre optionals for the SWorkz S35-3 and S14-3 buggies. Available are a carbon fibre front shock tower for the 1/8th scale S35-3 as well as a carbon fibre battery brace for the 1/10th scale S14-3 buggy. Both are made by RC Carbon Cavalieri and they are direct replacements for the standard parts, offering a cool new look and exceptional stability.
Coming from Mon-Tech is the new E-B1 GT body shell for 190mm touring cars. Featuring a low and sleek design for low aerodynamic drag the body sports a smooth hood shape for excellent cornering, flowing cabin lines and an efficient rear wing for good rear end stability. Included with the body come window masks, a decal sheet and wing mounting hardware.
During this week’s 2020 IFMAR 1/12th scale World Championships Awesomatix are showing off their forthcoming all-new 1/12th scale pan car platform. Still in prototype stages the company has yet to finalise the design, however we now got a first taste of what to expect with Awesomatix team manager, Max Mächler having released some images on social media. By the look of things the car will be of a pretty revolutionary design with the obvious absence of a centre shock absorber and tube side damper(s) as they are common for most electric pan cars. The front end is made up using lots of carbon fibre while the uniquely shaped “U” main chassis is made of aluminium on Max’s prototype. Overall the vehicle is of a very low profile design even by the measures of the somewhat extreme 1/12th scale cars with the performance being there from the get go as “new-to-12th-scale” Max seeded 3rd overall in the LMP Spec class. More details are expected to surface during the week.
Arrowmax have released first teaser images of their forthcoming new Medium FWD chassis conversion for 4WD touring cars such as the Xray T4, Yokomo BD9 and Serpent 4X. The sets will allow to convert existing all-wheel drive touring cars into competitive FWD cars that sport a mid-motor layout for optimised agility and handling while a heavy brass front bumper plate ensures exceptional traction in most track conditions. Full details will become available very soon.
The WellRC Racing WellCut on-road lower cut line tool makes quick work of marking accurate lower cut lines on the front and sides of on-road body shells. The 3-D-printed tool uses a standard, but not included Sharpie marker and positions in 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, and 9mm heights are clearly identified at the top of the gauge. To use the tool, insert the marker, select the desired height setting and run the marker along the lower cutting line of the mounted body. The cut line is now clearly marked and allows for the most accurate cutting.
T-Works have introduced their new standard and ball end hex wrenches. They are of a lightweight design with milled handles, 7075-T6 tool tip adapters, POM end caps and 120mm HSS steel tips. Machined stripes on the handles allow for easy size recognition. The standard hex wrenches come as 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm and 3mm variants with the ball end hex wrenches being available in 2mm, 2.5mm and 3mm sizes. All are available separately or as respective sets.
View the ball hex wrenches here
Coming from Yeah Racing is their new aluminium turnbuckle wrench for 3mm up to 5.5mm turnbuckles. The multi-size wrench is machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and it comes anodised for surface protection and cool looks. It allows to work even in crowded environments due its compact size and it is usable with 3mm, 4mm, 5mm and 5.5mm turnbuckles.
Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Spektrum Smart Powerstage bundles that that include Smart Technology high-quality hardcase batteries and chargers. When a Spektrum Smart LiPo battery is connected to a Spektrum Smart charger, unique parameters and health of that Smart LiPo battery upload from the Smart memory microchip integrated into the battery. Through the charger, drivers can view and set preferences, such as charge rates, so that all that is needed to charge the pack every time is press the charger Start button. Smart technology takes care of the rest. The Spektrum Smart 50C LiPos are ready to drop into most RC cars for better performance, power, and reliability. These battery packs are a great upgrade for RTR car, buggy and truck drivers looking to get more punch and off the line power on nearly any setup. The Powerstage bundles are available for 2S, 3S, 4S and 6S setups.
