Muchmore have introduced the futuristically-shaped Professional electric power driver. It features a build-in battery, Muchmore-branded non-slip rubber grip, LED work and charge indicator lights, separate forward and reverse buttons and a micro 5-pin charging port. The tool works with all 1/4”/6.35mm quick release tool tips and it comes including an USB charge cable.
Atomic have introduced their new IS2 lightweight polycarbonate body shell for 98mm wheelbase 1/28th scale touring cars. The body is moulded after its larger 1/10th scale siblings and comes including rear wing, window masks and a decal sheet. The lid fits the AMZ BZ 2017 micro touring car as well as many other 1/28th scale chassis.
Source: Atomic [rcatomic.com]
Made for SOAR Seiki’s range of 1/8th off-road kits are new emulsion-style shock caps. They allow racers to build the shock absorbers of the 998 TD1 and TD1-R in the popular emulsion-style, something that can be beneficial in a range of track conditions.
Source: SOAR Seiki [soar-rc.com]
Mikimodel have introduced their new high capacity bag for shock and differential fluids. The bag is made from high-quality fabric and it features a durable zipper, a convenient handle for easy carrying and an X-Grip graphic on the top lid. The bag measures 12x12x18cm and can take up to twelve standard-size bottles.
Mon-Tech Racing from Italy have introduced their new La Leggera lightweight body shell line. Available are the popular Racer, IS200 and Nazda2 bodies all of which are made using a new production technique that reduces the weight of the the shells by about 20g to 25g. The La Leggera bodies will hit stores by mid-January.
Source: Mon-Tech [mon-techracing.net]
Fenix have introduced an O-ring secured battery mount for the Xray X1 series of formula cars. The set includes a carbon fibre rear chassis brace that allows to use the supplied O-ring to fasten the battery pack, doing away with the need to strap the battery using tape. The results are easier battery swaps and less chassis tweak. The mount is usable for all X1 series cars.
MIP have introduced their Super Ball Diff set for the Tamiya Hotshot and Bigwig re-release 1/10th 4WD buggies. Available for pre-order now and only manufactured if a minimum of 250 pre-order are received by end of January, the kit includes two 2-piece, steel outdrive, ball differentials with MIP thrust assembly and diff balls. The diff is unique because it is rebuild-able while also being adjustable with the overall design increasing acceleration and corner speed. Slight modification will be needed on the gear case of the car in order to get the part to fit. More information can be found here.
RPM have introduced a front upper and lower A-arm set for the Losi Baja Rey. The kit parts are known to be flimsy and cause a bind with the steering spindles at full droop so RPM redesigned the shape of the upper A-arm. The new shape eliminates the bind while adding extra clearance at the pivot ball. In addition, the ultra tough materials used beef up the upper arm for strength and rigidity as well. The RPM A-arms also add an extra outboard shock mount that will drivers that added edge under any conditions. One final fix was to reduce the massive amount of negative camber incorporated into the stock A-arms. RPM reduced the negative camber to roughly negative 2 degree for significantly improved tyre wear and overall vehicle performance.
Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]
