Coming from German company Yuki Model is a new high-capacity 7200mAh 7.4V LiPo battery pack. Built using robust 45C cells the battery measures a standard 137.5x46x25mm and it comes pre-wired with high temperature resistant silicone wires, a T-type power connector and JST-XH balancer port. The battery with its distinctive bright red hardcase weighs in at 320g and it is available now.
Source: Yuki Model [yuki-model.de]
Yeah Racing have introduced their new Tornado Plus 25mm aluminium case fan and a range of wire guard clamps. Starting with the fan, the dual ball-raced unit features a sturdy alloy case for improved mechanical rigidity and added heat dissipation capacity when used as a speedo fan. The unit is high-voltage compatible, it sports silver chamfered edges for looks and it comes pre-wired with a red JST connector.
Kyosho have expanded their range of optional parts for the Optima 2016 re-release 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. First up is a CNC-machined aluminium motor plate. The part is of a greatly updated design compared to the stock motor plate as it offers a heatsink design that will reduce the motor temperatures while the gun metal anodising improves the visual appearance compared to the standard silver alloy part.
Japanese company Active Hobby have introduced their new Joint Grease lubricant. The high-viscosity lube is best used on universal and CV-style driveshafts, driveshaft pins and also thrust races and suspension balls as its texture let the chemical stay in place even at high RPM and under severe load. The green-colour grease comes in 5g containers and it is available now.
Source: Active Hobby [active-hobby.com]
Arrowmax have introduced their new 5200mAh 11.1V 3S LiPo battery pack. Featuring a protective hardcase and measuring 139x47x39mm the battery is ideal for a range of applications such as 1/8th monster trucks, outlaw and bashing 1/10th scale short course trucks as well as “lite” 1/8th E-buggies and even 1/8th on-road cars. The battery is built from high-performance 55C/110C cells and it comes pre-wired with a T-type connector and a standard balancer port.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
ST Racing Concepts have introduced a new option part for Axial’s SCX10 II off-road vehicle in the form of aluminium steering knuckles. Precision CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium, the steering knuckles greatly improves the durability of truck’s front axle and steering response, while adding visual impact at the same time. The parts come in parts and are available in black, gun metal, red and silver anodising.
Coming from T-Works and made for Kyosho’s Optima re-release buggy is a gold-plated steel screw set. It includes a total of 90 countersunk, button head and cap head fasteners to add some bling to Kyosho’s iconic 1/10th 4WD buggy without compromising strength.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
French company RC Concept have introduced their all-new MC3R nitro off-road engine. Building on the MC5R the MC3R offers a smoother powerband and better fuel consumption, making it an ideal all-round engine. The hand-assembled power plant comes with a new carburettor for improved runtime and more mid-range power, it features a matching sleeve and piston, a silicone-filled and balanced crankshaft, rear ceramic bearing and it comes including a new 8mm as well as a 7mm venturi insert. Included with the engine, that sports a new silver-colour cooling head with for improved temperature management, also comes a #5 RC Concept glowplug.
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