Coming from Belgian company Team Corally is a 75W soldering station. The micro controller-equipped station allows for precise temperature control in 1 degree steps and it features standby and auto turn off functions as well as a Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature display. The solder tip is easy to replace and the soldering station is available with Euro or UK mains plugs.
Source: Team Corally [corally.com]
ORE Racing have introduced their all-new B2B-W17 GT12 chassis kit. Building on the original B2B the W17 is set to deliver a simply yet fast platform for the popular GT12 class. The kit will feature an updated front suspension that was optimised in terms of materials and tolerances to create the smoothest possible suspension action with the rear suspension sporting new spring locations for reduced binding and friction. Setting the ride height is now also easier thanks to the E-Zee ride height shims used. Other specifications include a low CG aluminium chassis plate, front beam and pod assembly, a unique 3D-printed rear bearing carrier and servo posts as well as a bind-free pod pivot. Included are also titanium side link turnbuckles, a large motor cut allows for increased airflow and cooling and the wide tweak bar protects the rear wheels from impacts. The car is available in two specifications with the Base kit offering a low-cost entry level kit featuring a solid rear axle. The Sprint kit features a carbon ball diff axle, side and pitch damping, and full set of E-Zee ride height shims.
Italian company BMT have released a teaser image of their forthcoming 016GT 1/8th scale nitro GT kit. The follow-up model of the 011Evo will hit the stores at the end of this year with more information and images will becoming available in time for the release.
Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]
Kawada have announced the soon release of the wide chassis conversion kit for the F500 formula car. Usable with the foam-spec WS and rubber-spec NS kits, the wide chassis conversion makes the use of several battery positions possible, including a front and rear longitudinal and a rear transversal shorty battery placement. On top of this the wider main chassis and redesigned lower pod plate allow for three different side link configurations including a wide, narrow and an angled setup. The set includes the 2.5mm carbon fibre main chassis and lower pod plates, two rear upper damper plates as well as miscellaneous small parts.
Japanese company Axon have introduced their new X10 ball bearings. The ball races are built using highly precise parts including optimised-size balls to make for the highest possible efficiency. A special coating reduced heat build-up which is further helped by the used of a special bearing oil that greatly reduces drag. The bearings are available in many popular sizes including two 8x4mm and 8x5mm flanged offerings and they come in sets of two.
Source: Axon [team-axon.com]
T-Works have introduced a set of 64-grade titanium ball ends for the Serpent Project 4X touring car. They are made using high-quality material with the 14-piece kit replacing the standard steel ball ends for lighter and cooling looking parts. The ball ends incorporate an upper hex portion for easy installing and removal and they are available now.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Coming from Mon-Tech Racing are pre-cut and pre-drilled Nazda2 and IS200 190mm touring car bodyshells. They are available as both carpet and asphalt variant and they are available for a range of chassis such as the ones from Xray, Yokomo, Schumacher and Awesomatix and they greatly reduce the preparation time while also allowing for a pro finish. They are also painter-friendly as they are not fully cut out, retaining the inner wheel arch and and door sill portions that are easy to remove after painting by cutting a couple of connections.
CRC have introduced a new double clamping left wheel hub for Xti-based 1/12th scale cars as well as red anodised hardware. Starting with the wheel hub, its design makes it both lightweight and balanced, something that is crucial for a proper handling 1/12th scale car. Machined from aluminium and coming red anodised the part fits all Xti-based CRC 1/12th scale cars and it will also fit any 1/12th pan car with the proper spacing on the left side bulkhead.
