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August 17, 2007

BSI Adhesives & Accessories

Horizon Hobby in the UK have announced that they have begun distributing this comprehensive range of top quality glues and adhesives from American company BSI. Well known in the USA for the quality of their products, Bob Smith Industries was founded in 1983 and have established themselves as one of the market leaders in adhesive technology. Their quality control procedures ensure that only the very best materials are used in their products thus guaranteeing a long shelf life and success in use time after time. Available in a vast array of strengths and for a wide number of uses each glue type is sold in various sizes of bottles and with different application tips.

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August 14, 2007

Much More Hard Chrome turnbuckle wrench

Much More have released these new Hard Chrome turnbuckle wrenches in a number of colours and sizes. For the Xray cars there is a black anodised 3mm wrench, Tamiya and Tech Racing with their 3.5mm turnbuckles get a blue and a black wrench while for HPI, Hotbodies as well as Lunsford type 4mm turnbuckles you can choose from purple or black.

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

August 13, 2007

EDS Tool bag, wrench & tool bits

The Japanese importer for EDS tools, Team Honest, is showing off some newly released products which include a new tool bag and some new tools. First off is the new tool bag shown above, which can cater for up to 27 tools, is made from a canvas material, has a padded handle and sports the EDS logo embroidered on both sides. Also new is a hard wearing spring steel 4mm turnbuckle wrench as well as a new 4-piece tool bit set, suitable for use with an electric screwdriver, that has also been made from spring steel and which comes with 2 philips head screw driver bits (4.0mm and 5.8mm) and 2 hex driver bits (2.0mm & 2.5mm).

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August 12, 2007

Team Magic 1/8 Setup Board

Team Magic have become the 3rd manufacturer in 3 days to release a setup board, with the release of this stylish 1/8th scale version. Made from special wood that has been highly compressed, the board will not warp and is prefectly flat, and at 500x480mm it should be big enough to work on anything up until a 1/8th scale circuit car.

Source: RC Forum [rcforum.co.kr]

August 11, 2007

Potential Racing tray

Japanese firm, Potential, have released this acrylic setup board for working on and setting up your 1/12th scale. 330mm wide x 330mm deep, the board is 4mm thick so that it doesnt warp and can also be used for mini 1/10th scale chassis’ also.

Source: Potential [teacup.com/potential]

August 10, 2007

Kawada 38mm tire cone

Following on from the release of the companys new large diameter wheel for their M300 1/12th scale chassis, comes this new tire cone from Kawada. The cone of course is for mounting foam onto the wheels and with the change in diameter for the wheel comes the change in diameter for the cone also, now 38mm. The picture above shows the prototype with the production version expected later in the summer.

Source: Kawada [kawadamodel.co.jp]

August 10, 2007

Hudy Buggy & Truggy setup board

Continuing with our Slovakian theme, Hudy have released this exceptionally flat and warp-resistant set-up board for chassis set-up of 1/8th scale off-road buggies and truggies. This practical and essential board makes the work on any buggy or truggy a pleasure as it is wide enough to ensure that the setup system pieces will fit properly on the board.

The board is made from a core of specially pressed wooden material, the manufacturing of which ensures constant thickness and warp resistance. The exterior of the flat setup board is a special plastic coating that is bonded to the core by very high pressure, ensuring an extremely flat, tough, and durable exterior. Outer edges are covered with a special plastic material to prevent corner and edge damage from regular or extreme use.

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August 9, 2007

Serpent setup support blocks

Serpent have introduced these new cool looking set-up blocks for allowing you to measure and adjust your circuit cars droop. Meant for use with their recently introduced ride height & droop gauge, they are made from aluminium and anodised orange, raising your car by 10mm. Sold in a set of two, for the front and rear of your car, they come with the Serpent logo engraved on 2 of the blocks 3 sides, leaving you one side to place your own name.

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