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May 16, 2025

OfficinaRC Pro Tools Series new additions

Continuing the launch of their new Pro Tools Series for Setup, OfficinaRC has released Droop Stands, a Ride Height Gauge, Set-Up Wheels, and Set-Up Nut. CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium, the Pro Droop Stands are designed to ensure accurate droop measurement for 1:10 electric touring cars. Measuring in 0.2mm steps, for ultra-fine and precise adjustments, the Pro Height Gauge covers a range from 3.8 mm to 7.0 mm, perfectly suited to the needs of electric touring car. The Pro Set-Up Wheels are born from track experience and a technically rigorous approach. The discs are an evolved alternative to standard rubber tires, which due to their imperfect roundness and variable tolerances, can cause inaccuracies when checking tweak or suspension angles. Finally the Pro Set-Up Nut is designed to be easily tightened or loosened by hand, making setup faster and smoother.

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May 15, 2025

KO Propo ‘EX-NEXT Basic’ Transmitter

With the 63rd Shizuoka Hobby Show taking place in Japan, radio manufacturer KO Propo is showcasing their new ‘EX-NEXT Basic’ transmitter. The XT adopted ‘EX-NEXT Basic’ model offers super fast response but by minimising the decoration of the main body KO Propo can offer the Japanese made radio at a more affordable price. With no changes to body specifications or features, you still get to use the performance of high end models. The ‘Basic’ is offered in two options, the XT and the new LDT (Lay Down Trigger) configuration. LDT is a new idea of laying down the trigger operation axis by 90 degrees. The feeling of being able to squeeze and press it effortlessly with your fingertips resting naturally. The ergonomic design that does not interfere with finger movement realises a seamless and linear operation feel throughout the entire stroke. It makes acceleration work and braking smoother and more enjoyable. The LDT makes you feel like your driving technique has improved by one or two ranks. This appearance, which also focuses on the quality of the operation feel, will take you to a new dimension. It can be adjusted to a range that even children’s fingers can reach. The ‘EX-NEXT Basic’ is due to start shipping in July.

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May 15, 2025

MonTech A-424 LMH 1:12 body

In the latest addition to their extensive offering of Le Mans Hypercar bodies for 1:12, Mon-tech Racing has released their A-424. The body shell, which echoes the lines of the LMH sportscar from the French Alpine brand, is designed for true RC racing enthusiasts. Engineered to fit all 1:12 Pan Car chassis, every aerodynamic feature from the air intakes to the rear wing profile has been carefully developed to strike the perfect balance between visual appeal and on-track performance. The kit includes headlight and grille decals, window masks for painting, and screws for rear wing mounting.

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May 13, 2025

T-Works Engine Cylinder | Conrod Remove Tools

T-Works has added to its tool range with these nitro engine specific cylinder and conrod removal tools. Available for both .12 and .21 engines, the Cylinder Remove Tool features a special cylinder adapter remove tool for a perfect fit to safely, quickly and efficiently remove the cylinder. Made of high-strength materials this ensures even with frequent use it still maintains durability and reliability. The changeable precision engine cylinder removal adapter is offered in 16.3mm (for O.S., Alpha engines) and 15.8mm (for Reds, Nova, Picco engines). For .12 Engines there is a 13.5mm adapter 13.5mm. Made of high quality pom material, this reducing the chance of scratching the cylinder liner. The Connecting Rod Remove Tool is made from 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and treated with a black hard anodising process to ensures that the tool maintains durability and is lightweight.

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May 12, 2025

Fenix Racing G56.2 ‘Wings to Wheel’ WTW device

Continue the development of its G56.2 Pro10 chassis, Italy’s Fenix Racing has released a new optional ‘Wings to Wheel’ WTW device. Bottoming out and porpoising are familiar terms to those who follow F1, but bottoming out is not only a problem for F1, it happens also in Pro10, especially when you drive in the typical high speed 1:8 European circuits. Nowadays Pro10 are easily reaching over 110kph and contending the fastest lap with 1:8 bodies that developing heaps of downforce, giving the chassis a hard job. Fenix “wing to wheels” aka WTW device has been developed at the MyCandy Arena, the band new track in Lentiai, Italy. WTW allow the body to be “connected” straight to the rear motor pod, thus to the rear wheels, moving the body downforce, from the main chassis to the rear motor pod. WTW is not replacing the standard body retention system but is designed to work together with it and give the best results on big open and fast circuit. A special acknowledgement goes to Max De Nadal, for the constructive support. Fenix WTW has been developed to suit Fenix G56 and G56.2 and the concept is patent pending.

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May 12, 2025

T-Works 1:10 Touring Car Droop Gauge & Wheel Set

In a new addition to its tool range, T-Works has released this Droop Gauge & Wheel Set for 1:10 Touring Car use. Combining multiple measuring tools, it provides a comprehensive measurement solution to help you easily adjust the parameters of the car. The jointed design makes the measurement and adjustment process easier and quicker, saving time. The droop gauge can measure the height of wheel axle from 20mm to 25mm, with a 0.2mm difference each step, while the Droop Gauge Wheel offers precise measurement of wheel axle height. The 10mm Chassis Droop Gauge Blocks are used to measure the height of the lower stop of the arm and the axle height of the output shaft.

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May 9, 2025

Phat Bodies M.A.D. Mini MAX

British 1:12 Mini Stock bodyshell specialists Phat Bodies has released a new updated MAX version of their M.A.D. Mini. The new version of the body is now wider to cover all wheel options from Mardave and Battcave and also includes a raised wing mount position with a wider and deeper wing to help cope with the power from the new brushless systems. They have also revised the moulding process enabling them to reduce the overall weight by 10% but still being moulded from genuine Lexan polycarbonate means these bodies are still very durable. It comes complete with pre cut vinyl window masks and light/grill stickers sheet, external overspray film and ‘Phat Bodies’ stickers. The bodyshell and wing come clear and require cutting, trimming and painting to fit and finish.

Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.co.uk]

May 9, 2025

Xray RX8’26 1:8 Nitro Onroad car

Xray has unveiled their latest 1:8 Nitro Onroad car, the RX8’26. A category in which Xray founder Juarj Hudy has deep roots, the latest car from the Slovakian manufacturer gets an all-new chassis design which features new flex characteristics & a lowered centre of gravity. This all-new chassis uses M4 screws throughout, for quick and reliable assembly and maintenance. The chassis sides and engine position have been milled down for laydown servo mounting & lowered engine position. In the drivetrain the rear solid axle & front one-way outdrives are lightened to reduce drivetrain rotational mass while the front aluminium one-way axle is now hard coated for improved durability & reliability. The CVD rear driveshafts are matched to the lightweight aluminium wheel axles and super lightweight rear solid axle
2nd gear shaft has been strategically lightened to reduce rotating mass, and heat treated for maximum lifespan. All-new 3 ball-bearing equipped belt tensioners increase reliability and prevent belt skipping. The RX8’26’s piston brake system features an aluminium stand, and brake pads with special material, glued in-house. New adapter for brake disc and pulley is made from a hard coated, lightweight aluminum 7075 T6 material. A new carbon radio plate features a unique flex system with two flex alternatives and it uses a laydown throttle servo configuration to lower CG. A new linkage system is mounted on top of the radio plate which allow the servo to be installed super low on the chassis.

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