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April 28, 2016

Destiny RX-10S alloy chassis plate & hard plastics

Coming from Destiny for their RX-10S 1/10th electric touring car kit are an aluminium main chassis plate and new hard compound plastic parts. Starting with the chassis, the part is CNC-machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes gun-metal anodised and laser-etched. It offers a symmetrical design for equal left-to-right flex characteristics, strategically-placed cut-outs under the battery and electronics section for optimised torsional flex and it makes for improved handling especially on high-bite carpet surfaces.

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April 27, 2016

Morotech 12MW 1/12th scale conversion kit

Japanese company Morotech have introduced the 12MW conversion kit for their Corally-based 12WC 1/12th scale pan car. Podium finisher at the 2014 IFMAR Electric On-road World Championships in the hands of on-road veteran Hideo Kitizawa, the conversion now received a makeover with harder carbon fibre parts and several refinements such as adjustable aluminium front chassis stiffeners, new inner castor blocks, two new chassis bridges behind the steering servo and in front of the battery as well as a new rear pivot block. According to Morotech the kit is for experienced modellers only and it will become available shortly.

Source: Morotech [morotech.jp] & RC Monkey [rcmonkey.jp]

April 27, 2016

McFactory X12’16 aluminium chassis & motor pod

McFactory X12'16 aluminium chassis & motor pod

Available now from McFactory Motorsports is a 2.3mm 7075-T6 aluminium main chassis and lower motor pod plate for the Xray X12’16 kit. The chassis will keep the car from lifting the inside tyre on high-grip carpet tracks while also making the car easier to drive at the same time. The parts come machined from high-quality aluminium, they sport silver chamfered edges and are a direct replacement for the stock carbon fibre parts.

Source: McFactory Motorsports [mcfactorymotorsports.com]

April 27, 2016

Muchmore Tweak Master ver.2 anti-tweak tool

Muchmore have introduced the Tweak Master ver.2 anti-tweak tool for 1/10th electric touring cars. The set includes a heavy duty glass plate to rest the chassis on and it also comes with an updated tweak rod that now features three openings for the antenna, the motor mount screw and the spur gear. The changes had become necessary due the latest design developments with low-profile shock towers now being a standard with most cars, meaning the highest point of the chassis is now the spur gear in most cases. Included with the Tweak Master is also a useful bag for easy storage and transpiration of the tool.

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April 27, 2016

Exotek introduces new TLR 22 3.0 options

Made for TLR’s 22 3.0 buggy is a range of new option parts from Exotek. First up is the vented Flite motor plate, specifically designed for indoor off-road racing. Excessive machining results in maximised motor cooling with the plate offering large cooling openings to reduce the motor and slipper clutch temperatures. Weighing in at 14 gram the plate also makes for a lower centre of gravity while still maintaining the critical motor mounting areas for solid motor mounting and gear mesh.

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April 27, 2016

Updated Avid B5-series aluminium steering bellcranks

Avid have introduced updated aluminium steering bellcranks for the Team Associated B5-series of buggies and trucks. They offer a revised design and material with the left bellcrank now being made of 7075-T6 alloy in order to improve reliability which was an issue with the older specification especially in truck applications. The new bellcranks still are of a lightweight design for minimal weight gain and they are strong enough to withstand the rigours of racing even on high-bite surfaces and with today’s high-power servos. The set includes the left and right bellcrank and two aluminium crush tubes and it fits all AE fifth generation vehicles such as the B5, B5M, T5M and SC5M.

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April 26, 2016

Team Associated show prototype 3-gear B5M gearbox

Team Associated are currently working on their new Stealth low-profile 3-gear gearbox for the B5M mid motor buggy. A design that’s around for some time, the low-profile gearboxes are a common sight in the 2WD class when running on high to very high bite astro and carpet surfaces and so far only aftermarket conversion kits are available for Team Associated’s B5M buggy. The issued images show a prototype made up using rapid prototype parts with the actual gearbox expected to be of a standard black colour. We bring you more information on the transmission as soon as they surface.

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April 26, 2016

Pro-Line 1973 Ford Bronco rock crawler bodyshell

Pro-Line have introduced the 1973 Ford Bronco rock crawler bodyshell for 12″/305mm wheelbase rigs. Capturing the overall essence of the original Bronco the body features a detailed grill, headlights, body moulding trim and that distinct Bronco look. The body fits trucks such as the Axial SCX10 and Vaterra Ascender and it comes clear, including window masks and a comprehensive decal sheet.

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