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September 12, 2019

Protoform pre-cut Turismo hard wing

Coming from Protoform is the pre-cut Turismo hard wing for 190mm touring car body shells. It is an optional medium-weight wing using the same design as the stock Turismo wing. It is highly recommended when using the X-lite weight body, and provides a neutral feeling and added durability for your 190mm touring car on any track surface. Conveniently pre-cut, the Turismo hard wing also includes pre-cut 40mm x 20mm endplates, double-sided tape, and Protoform’s signature wing buttons and under-wing teardrop nuts with mounting hardware.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

August 1, 2019

Pro-Line release new RC Body Paint colours

Pro-Line have added five new colours and additional 6-pack sets to their range of RC Body Paint colours. Specially formulated for polycarbonate, the paint is a high-performance durable water-based airbrush paint that is specially formulated to meet the extreme requirements of polycarbonate RC bodies. It is durable yet flexible to allow polycarbonate bodies to deform and come back to their shape. It is usable without further thinning and available as separate 60ml bottles or as 6-pack sets. New to the range are Dark Earth, Mars Red Oxide, Sting Yellow, Metallic Deep Blue, and Pearl Green colours. The 6-pack sets see the addition of a Military, Pure Metal and All Pearl sets.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

July 27, 2019

JConcepts B74 Aero front scoop

Coming from JConcepts is the Aero front scoop for the Team Associated B74 buggy. The lower front wing, or scoop, is an option to the 4WD vehicles that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics in large sweeping sections and that can help with jumping attitude in the tricky track sections. The package includes two lower front wings on the same mold to give the user multiple parts in the same package. The front wing can be painted, left clear or frosted for the desired look, fit and finish.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 25, 2019

SMJ TC wing endplates & 1.0mm foam tape

SMJ have announced the release of new touring car body shell accessories in the form of 1/10th touring car wing end plates and 1.0mm foam tape. Starting with the endplates, they come cut from high-quality polycarbonate material and are of black colour, doing away with the need to paint them prior to mounting. The plate’s dimensions are understood to comply with most sanctioning bodies and they are available as 4-piece sets in standard 0.8mm and lightweight 0.5mm thickness.

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July 24, 2019

Avid Triad HD 1/8th scale wing buttons

Avid’s new Triad HD wing buttons are designed with strength in mind for those long and gruelling 1/8th scale mains. They are 2.5mm thick, they sport a 16mm outer diameter and several highlight cuts make for a low weight yet high rigidity. The Avid “A” laser-etched into the anodised alloy help to make the wing buttons stand out and they are available in a range of colours including black, blue, black/blue and black/gold.

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July 18, 2019

Schelle Duo carbon 1/10th & 1/8th wing buttons

Schelle Racing Innovations have announced the release of their new Duo carbon fibre wing buttons for 1/10th Team Associated and 1/8th Team Associated and Mugen kits. The 1/10th scale variant is machined from 2.5mm carbon and features flush countersunk mounting positions for the wing screws. It ensures a tighter and more secure wing mounting while also acting as a jig to pre-drip wings. The button fits B6.1, B74, B6 series, B64 or B64D and basically all recent Associated 10th scales. As for the larger brother, the Duo wing button for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 and Mugen MBX8 vehicles, the part is machined from 2.5mm carbon fibre for cool looks, a light weight and exceptional stability.

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July 16, 2019

Avid 1/8th scale 1-piece carbon wing button

Coming from Avid is a 1-piece carbon fibre wing button for 1/8th scale off-road kits. The wing button is a nice alternative to the commonly used wing buttons and helps work as a template to mark the holes in new wings. Available models include the Team Associated RC8B3.1, HB Racing D819, Kyosho MP10, Mugen MBX8, Serpent SRX8, SWorkz S35-3, Tekno NB48.4, TLR 8ight-X, and Xray XB8‘19

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

July 10, 2019

RC Carbon Cavalieri 1/8 buggy carbon fibre front scoops

RC Carbon Cavalieri have announced the release of their carbon fibre front scoops for many of today’s 1/8th scale off-road buggies. Made from high-quality carbon fibre the scoops help to adjust the aerodynamic balance during high speeds and jumping with the parts offering increased stability over standard polycarbonate front wings. The scoops are available from now on for many Agama, HB Racing, HoBao, Mugen, Serpent, SWorkz, Team Associated and TLR kits.

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