T-Works have introduced aluminium centre driveshaft dogbones for the Tekno NB48.4 buggy. They are machined from high-quality aluminium, come with a black surface coating and feature sturdy steel drive pins for a low wear. The 93mm and 113mm shafts are available separately or as combo set.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Serpent have expanded their range of anti-roll bar wires for the SRX8 series nitro and electric buggies. Available are 2.2mm, 2.4mm, 2.6mm and 2.8mm front and rear swaybar wire all of which are made of high-quality steel. Engraved size markings make for easy identification of the wire size and all anti-roll bar wires are available separately.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Coming from West Coast R/C Works is their new Black Carpet Edition front body support for most 1/12th scale pan car kits. The part was designed to prevent body scrub of 1/12th pan cars in high speed corners and on the straightway an issue that is generated by the air going over the body and bending the nose down until it touches the surface. The outcome of this is a reduced top and corner speed, and it even can lift the front wheels off the track. This is where the body support kicks in as it is designed to tackle this problem by supporting the nose of the body. It will reduce the body scrub to a bare minimum and allows to mount the body lower as before. The 1/12 body support is available in two versions, as 35 degree or 60 degree variant, and 3-D-printed from nylon. In 35-degree and 60-degree. The 35-degree version is designed for a body with a low angled nose like the AMR and the 60-degree version is made to support a body with a short nose like the BMR. The part is available in black and white from West Coast R/C Works’ Shapeways store and selected dealerships.
Kyosho have been busy in the last couple of weeks, releasing teasing videos of forthcoming kits, one of which will be the re-release of the iconic Javelin 1/10th 4WD buggy. In a new video the Japanese company now allows a first sight on their “Project 2RSA” that appears to be some sort of a vintage baja truck given the front suspension design and old-school-ish body shell. No other information is available for now beside what is visible in the video.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Coming from Capricorn and made for their TE-03 electric touring car are the V4 big bore shock absorbers. The shock body and shaft are 2mm shorter than the previous version, while the pistons feature a lip on their inner lower side to avoid the suction effect when they hit the bottom of the case, resulting in a more linear response. Used in combination with specific shock towers, the V4 shocks are meant to be used on carpet as they should increase the car’s responsiveness.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Tekno have revealed more details of their forthcoming EB410 1/10th scale 4WD electric buggy kit. Lifting the hood the EB410 appeares to be a shrunken-down version of Tekno’s popular EB48 1/8th E-buggy kit with the centre diff being placed in a rear/centre position while the motor is sitting mid ship. The shorty battery pack found its position in the front, just behind the steering servo while receiver and speed controller are located on the passenger seat, just in front of the motor, leaving the rear section of the chassis pretty much free of everything and making for a somewhat extreme forward weight bias given this is a 1/10th 4WD buggy. The kit is scheduled for a release in a few weeks and for now you can find more images and information after the break.
Kyosho America have released first information and images of the forthcoming Mad Crusher GP nitro and VE electric monster truck RTR kits. Both are based of the proven and lightweight Mad Force chassis with 5-link long stroke suspension and big bore shock absorbers. New scale wheels with high-grip all-terrain tyres make for go-everywhere capabilities and both trucks come equipped with 80’s style ultra scale body shells with chrome-plated grills, bumpers, mirrors and wiper blades. The trucks are set for a release in October.
Germany’s 3DRC have introduced their all-new twin fan mount for 25mm fan units. The 3-D-printed part is of a clamping design and it was developed to take two standard 25x25x10mm fans which makes for optimised cooling of the whole motor can when compared to single 30mm or 40mm fans while also ensuring a lower overall centre of gravity. The mount is best used in front of the motor and a large mounting patch ensures secure yet tweak-free mounting using high-quality double sided tape.
