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November 23, 2018

1up Racing Pro Pit Iron bundle & accessories

1up Racing have a new Pro Pit Iron bundle and optional tips available. Starting with a new bundle for the Pro Pit Iron, it includes a zip up case, DC Power cable, Premium R/C Solder, stand and 4mm chisel tip. When connected to a 24V power source, the Pro Pit Iron heats and is ready to use in only ten seconds. An easy-to-read LCD display offers accurate adjustment of the 100-400°C (200-750°F) temperature range and the 1up Boost mode offers a nearly instant temperature increase to 450°C (850°F) at the press of a button, making easy work of thick gauge wires. The Pro Pit Iron automatically cools to 200°C after two minutes of inactivity to prolong the life of the tip, and shuts down completely after ten minutes of inactivity.

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November 22, 2018

Monaco RC Diff Check Xray pan car adapters

Made for Monaco RC’s Diff Check unit are two new adapters for Xray 1/12th and 1/10th scale pan car differentials. The 3-D-printed adapters are available separately and they were designed for the use in combination with the DFC-18 1/8th scale adapter as they plug right into the adapter’s hexagonal part, allowing to check the setting of both gear and ball differentials. On another note, the Diff Check unit is now also available in a customised variant, allowing owners to add their name for further personalisation.

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November 22, 2018

RC Maker carbon chassis balancing tool

New from RC Maker is this lightweight, low profile set of balancing blocks, designed to locate into the small hole/dimple in the bottom of Touring Cars and 1/12th Pan Cars chassis. Taking on a different form to traditional balancing blocks, it more easily slides under the chassis thanks to the long carbon arm. The low friction ceramic silicon nitride ball ensures minimal friction with the chassis, ensuring you can accurately see the balance of your car. The blocks come as a pair, one for the front and rear of the chassis.

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]

November 22, 2018

Vigor 1/10th touring bulkhead alignment blocks

Vigor RC have introduced their new bulkhead alignment blocks for some of the most popular 1/10th scale electric touring cars. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised the blocks are inserted between the left and right bulkhead and help to get them straight when fastening the bulkhead screws. The result is a perfectly parallel bulkhead assembly that prevents chassis tweak while ensuring less stress on the spool and differential bearings. The blocks are available as 18mm/22mm variant for the Yokomo BD8 and BD9, as 19mm/23mm variant for Xray T4 and Awesomatix A800 cars and also as 18mm/20mm block for Yokomo BD9, ARC R11, Infinity IF14 and Mugen MTC1 kit.

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November 15, 2018

RC-Cox traction compound applicator brushed pen

PPM RC Racing have introduced the RC-Cox traction compound application brushed pen. The tool was developed to make traction additive application easier as the pen is simply filled with the designed tyre sauce, doing away with the need to use the brush applicator many compounds come with. The applicator ensures an even layer of traction compound without dripping issues as they are associated with brush application. The pen is usable with Mighty V3 compound and it is available now.

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November 9, 2018

Team Associated now available on Shapeways

Team Associated have announced their new Shapeways store for 3-D-printed products such as 6.1 and RC8B3.1 series optionals as well as scale accessories. The range includes items such as fan mounts for the B6.1, T6.1 and SC6.1, RC8B3.1 and T3.1 receiver boxes, transponder and switch mounts as well as wing splitters and also available are several scale accessories for the CR12 series of trail trucks. All parts are 3-D-printed and they are available directly through AE’s Shapeways store.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

November 9, 2018

RC Maker double-sided setup board

New from RC Maker is their premium double-sided setup board. It features a super flat, lightweight construction, with a high-quality solvent-resistant print. The print is double sided, with horizontal and vertical designs on each side fitting every racers preference. It comes packaged inside a matching bubble pouch to protect it during travelling.

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November 6, 2018

Infinity 600cc fuel bottle

Infinity has added a branded fuel bottle to their line-up of accessories for nitro racing. The large capacity 600cc bottle is made from soft material for easy re-fuelling. The bottle features the Infinity logo engraved on the black finished aluminium nozzle.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]