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November 29, 2007

Much More Commu Lathe 2

Much More have released the follow up to their original commu lathe with the release of this updated version 2. As with all Much More products, it is available in blue, purple and black, and this new version sports an adjustable arm limiter that allows you to adjust the correct play of the comm when cutting. Also new from Much More is a range of appropriately coloured comm lathe lights that shine down onto the area you are cutting ensuring that you can see exactly what you are doing.

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November 28, 2007

Vita Tuning clutch tool

Vita Tuning from Germany has created this handy clutch assembly and disassembly tool, and will be made available under the All Mod and Reckward Tuning brand names. Designed to work with the Speed 2.5 buggy clutch and Speed 2.5/28 truggy clutch, the tool helps the user mount the shoes by making it simple to pop the shoe springs into place. This is done by putting the shoe onto the flywheel pin, place the tool over the end of the crankshaft and turning it anti-clockwise, while pushing, to remove them again just do the same but pull.

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November 27, 2007

Ansmann magnetic parts tray

German firm Ansmann have released this simple parts tray for aiding you during the disassembly of your model car, motor or engine. This lightweight green anodised aluminium tray features the Ansmann Racing logo and is supplied with a magnetic tray that can both fit in the tray or be removed to double the amount of small parts space available.

Source: Ansmann [ansmann.de]

November 20, 2007

KM Racing Droop Blocks & Gauge

KM Racing have released some new tools for on road racers in the form of a new droop gauge and droop blocks. The red anodised blocks (above) have been machined from aluminium, feature the KM Racing logo, and provide an accurate base from which to measure your cars downstop settings. Designed to accompany the blocks, is a new red anodised aluminium droop gauge that can measure between -3mm to +10mm in half mm increments, allowing for very accurate settings.

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November 14, 2007

Eagle Racing new tools

Japanese company Eagle Racing have released 2 new self branded tools to their current range. First up is a blue anodised flywheel puller, which is available in 2 versions for both 1/8th and 1/10th scale size flywheels, and works in the same way as other similar tools in that it makes the removal of the flywheel from the crankshaft cone very easy. Also new is a blue handled ball cup reamer that helps open up plastic ball cups by removing material where it is mounted to the ball. This tool is available in both 4.8mm and 5.8mm ball size and both tools sport the Eagle Racing logo.

Source: Eagle Racing [eaglemodel.com]

November 12, 2007

CS Electronic Daylight team lamp

CS Electronic have released their Daylight team lamp which is a rebranded version of what is seen on the tables of a lot of RC racers already. Providing lots of light so you can work on your car in badly lit pit areas, the head of the lamp has 170 degrees of rotation meaning you can be sure to find the correct lighting setup for you. The light is powered by 220-240V mains supply and features its own transformer while for transporting it can be fold up and put away in its own carry case, keeping the light protected.

Source: CS Electronics [cs-electronic.com]

November 12, 2007

Much More blue 4mm turnbuckle wrench

We wrote about the range of Much More Chrome turnbuckle wrenches when they were first released back in August. Now the Korean company have introduced an addition to the range in the shape of a blue anodised 4mm wrench, a size that was only previously available in purple or black.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

November 10, 2007

Hudy 1/18th Foam Wheel adapter

Hudy have announced the release of this new 1/18th truck wheel adaptor for the company’s range of tire truers. Precision center balanced, the wheel adapter is suitable for 1/18 truck and monster truck foam wheels and features a special clamp-on design as well as a hard-anodized surface for extra long lifespan and comes supplied with a locking nut.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]