TQ R/C & Hobbies

American offroad bodyshell manufacturer Leadfinger Racing has added to their A2 Tactic line up with the aftermarket body specifically designed to fit the Sworkz S14-4C (Carpet Edition) 1:10 4WD buggy.  Following the recent release of the new 4wd buggy, customers immediately requested a body from Leadfinger that could offer up great looks and unmatched performance.  The new A2 Tactic body is a super low-profile design that is built for speed.  The perfectly raked windshield contours seamlessly to the roof line that includes an optional vent to help to keep electronics cooler. Finished off with a rear fin and spoiler, this…

Turkish large scale specialist manufacturer MCD Racing has released this new XT5 Max Rally bodyshell.  The new bodyshell is designed with a 1:1 scale realism of a new generation World Rally car.  It is developed to compete at the highest level of the new large scale rally class and MCD Racing has used their experience from the first generation to give a new feeling of the design.  Sophistication and refinement was the key to creating this rally body.  With the wide wheel arched and elegant lines that runs through the body, you get a new feeling on the race track. …

Exotek Racing has released a new updated 2023 bodyshell for their F1Ultra 1:10 Formula Kit and similar dimensioned narrow style F1 pans cars.  It should fit other brands of chassis with some trimming for those whose side links are a maximum 113mm wide.  Two scale option side intake styles are included, the scooped RB style via add on molded trims and classic flat style by not using the added trims. Modern design with slim style side pods with the addition of high downforce aero details for good looks and high performance.  Made using premium polycarbonate that is a proprietary custom…

Hong Nor has released a video previewing their upcoming 1:8 GT Nitro release, the X3GTS 2023 Nitro GT World Edition.  With 2023 a big year for the onroad category as Sydney hosts the second IFMAR World Championship in October, the brand will be hoping its latest release can capitalise on the World Championship interest and the growing pockets of GT scenes around the world.  Very active in the Asian GT racing market, their own 2022 Hong Nor Master Championship in Taiwan attracted more than 90 entries with Germany’s Toni Gruber taking the win.  From the video the key features of…

Italian body producer Mon-Tech Racing has just released a new body for the GT10 category, the RS01.  The shell replicates the GT racing model of the well-known French car manufacturer.  With aggressive shapes, the RS 01 offers absolute performance.  With the RS 01 Mon-Tech Racing offers a model of the highest production quality and performance on the track.  The Rs 01 can be mounted on all 1:10 scale Touring Car chassis and is molded from high quality polycarbonate.  The kit contains pre-cut stickers, window masks and rear wing fixing screws. View more images here

Continuing its efforts to attract newcomers into the hobby, like with the GT1 release, World Championship winning manufacturer Yokomo has released the Rookie Offroad RO1.0.  A 2WD racing buggy with an easy-to-assemble parts configuration based on a flexible, crash-resistant integrated resin main chassis, it is aimed at beginners looking to enter offroad for the first time.  Since the basic structure is the same as the racing machine, it is possible to adapt to various driving conditions by changing the settings even when driving on a purpose built offroad track.  The suspension and drive system parts are the same design as the…

Raceform has introduced its latest Lazer Tracer this time for 1:10 Onroad racers.   The set-up accurately locates the location of the body post, particularly the new system for the Horizontal Rear Body Post from most chassis, tracing the location over to a new body shell.  It is a self-centering system that enables the holes to be perfectly aligned to the chassis.  The 1:10 Onroad Pro Bodypost Lazer Tracer (Horizontal Rear Body Post System) is the only tool that is able trace the position of the body post, perfectly and precisely, onto the bodyshell in preparation for reaming.  Be it unpainted…

Supporting customers of his 1up Racing products trackside at the ROAR Electric On-Road Carpet Nationals, Randy Caster, a stalwart of the onroad racing scene in the US, has picked up on an interesting car competing in the event – Scott Jakes 3D printed 1:12.  Taking place at Eric Anderson’s Apex Raceway in Tennessee, Jakes is racing his latest project in the 13.5 1:12 class and as Caster points out in his social media post about this 3D printed car this could well be a glimpse of the future of the hobby. View more of Randy Caster’s images here

Having announced the details of his XB8 ’23 1:8 Nitro Buggy a few days ago, today Xray has released the presentation of the electric version of their popular buggy platform.  Like its noisier sibling the XB8E ’23 features all-new front & rear semi-split bulkhead with quick differential access without disassembling suspension and new front & rear diff height adjustment through eccentric bushings.  A redesigned chassis layout offers the ability to place the motor and central assembly in a front or rear position to alter the weight balance depending on the track conditions.  The new chassis layout was tested on all…

Reds Racing has produced this new aluminium 40mm fan holder for use on 1:8 electric motors.   Clamping around the motor this help with heat dissipation which is fundamental to keeping your motor working perfectly.  The two piece mounts are black anodise and finished with machined silver edges. View holder parts here