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April 24, 2017

Team Azarashi HD Magna rear buggy wing

Japanese brand Team Azarashi has introduced the new HD Magna rear buggy wing for 1/10th 2WD and 4WD buggies. Taking the standard Magna wing as a basis, the HD variant is made of 20 percent thicker polycarbonate material while also being wider, resulting in improved overall durability but also weight, the latter increasing body roll in corners which can be beneficial in lower grip conditions. The wing comes made from high-quality Lexan material and it fits most 2WD and 4WD buggies.

Source: Team Azarashi [team-azarashi.com]

April 24, 2017

Race Opt touring car body height adjusters

Race Opt have introduced their new body height adjusters for touring car kits. Making use of a common design, the adjusters allow to easily fine-tune the body height in a 3.5mm to 4mm range with the rear parts sporting a unique design that is meant to improve overall downforce and rear traction as the body rests on enlarged platforms which results in optimised body shell support. Each height adjuster weighs in at about a gram and it is understood that the sets are available separately for the front and the rear.

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April 19, 2017

Protoform R19 1/8th on-road bodyshell

Following a first teaser image Protoform have now officially introduced their all-new R19 1/8th on-road bodyshell. Featuring new aero concepts and air management contours, the body has already proven its performance in the hands of Dario Balestri. The R19 is meant to offer more steering, more downforce and an overall easier to drive feeling and it was used to capture the win at the recent Italian Constructors Championship, with two other R19’s also qualifying into the A-final at the world famous Fiorano track. The EFRA #31548 and ROAR approved body is available in two weights of genuine Lexan, as .030″ light weight and .025″ Pro-Lite weight version. Included with the body comes a decal sheet, paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks and body side-stiffeners with hardware.

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April 12, 2017

JConcepts SMT10 rear body mount set for pick-up trucks

JConcepts now offers a 3-D-printed rear body mount for the Axial SMT10. The assembly is designed to be positioned further back which allows the use of a pick-up truck or flat-bed style body. The design includes three components, the mount bracket along with two body mount posts which are connected to the bracket. The kit installs using kit and optional hardware and it is available through JConcepts’ Shapeways store here.

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April 11, 2017

Protoform tease R19 1/8th on-road body shell

Protoform have released a first teaser image of the forthcoming R19 1/8th nitro on-road body shell. Prototypes of the body already made a first public appearance at last weekend’s Italian Constructors Championship when Dario Balesti gave the body a maiden race win while Nicola Marrone and Lamberto Collari also made for a R19 main final finish. Full details will become available in time for the release.

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April 10, 2017

Raw Speed pre-cut 1/10th buggy rear wing

Coming from Raw Speed is a pre-cut rear wing for 1/10th off-road buggies. Made from high-quality Lexan material the wing is laser-cut for high precision and its overall design will make for high rigidity and a long life while providing exceptional downforce. The wing comes pre-cut to the first line of the gurney flap and in sets of two.

Source: Raw Speed [rawspeedrc.com]

March 31, 2017

Xray XT2 lightweight body shell

Xray have released a lightweight variant of their XT2 stadium truck bodyshell. About 25 percent lighter than the standard body, the lightweight variant will lower the centre of gravity for higher corner speeds, a more aggressive handling and an overall improved performance especially on high bite surfaces and when running stock motor classes.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 30, 2017

Hobbynox water-based airbrush paints

Minicars have introduced the new Hobbynox water-based airbrush paints. The US-made and non-toxic paint is made using high-quality ingredients and it is ideal for polycarbonate body shells, helmets and all sorts of custom paint jobs. The range includes opaque, transparent, fluorescent, pearl and iridescent colours all of which come in 60ml bottles while solid white, solid black, the SP reducer/cleaner and the water-based polyurethane intercoat-clear products are also available as 120ml bottle.

Source: Minicars [minicars.se]