TQ R/C & Hobbies

The Thunder Power TP1527PS is a dual output AC to DC switching power supply that delivers up to 15V/300W or 27V/550W DC output from 100V to 230V input. It delivers enough current, up to 20A, to sufficiently run one large capacity battery charger or two smaller capacity battery chargers simultaneously. It also features a variety of safety features including low voltage input, over-current, over-temperature and short-circuit protections.

Hot Bodies release new option parts for the TCXX 1/10th electric touring car in the form of various suspension blocks and a gear diff outdrive set. The suspension mounts in the form of the F/R pivot block are available as 0 degree, 0.5 degree and 1.5 degree variant to alter the front sweep and rear toe of the suspension arms. Also available are two-piece pivot blocks R/F with 0.5 degree and 1.0 degree setting. The split design provides extra flex on lower grip surfaces by allowing the front and rear end of the chassis to twist easier than with single-piece designs. All parts fit the TCXX and the TCX kit. The gear diff outdrive set includes steel front outdrives required for running a gear diff upfront. The drive cups have a thinner slot than the rears to accommodate the 2mm drive pin without the use of a drive blade.

Serpent introduce the Cobra S811 Team Edition 1/8th nitro truggy kit. The truck includes many of the latest V2 and V3 option parts such as the  front V2 steering block and rear V2 upright and wheel axle set, the V3 front and rear gear coupler set as well as the V3 centre front driveshaft. The steering block and uprights are equipped with larger 8x16x5 and 15x21x4 bearing and come with new spring steel wheel axles. The V3 diff coupler and pinion system with two larger rubber-sealed bearings improves reliability while the new front and rear coupler and front driveshaft are included to complete the conversion. The kit is ready for shipment and should be available in stores from beginning of November.

A Main Hobbies announces the all-new ProTek R/C line of digital, high-voltage servos. They feature standard dimensions, a metal-gear construction and dual ball bearings, include aluminum servo horns and come with plastic or aluminium cases. Available are the 100T (0.14s/10.6kg-cm), 100S (0.12s/8.8kg-cm), 230S (0.04/7.4kg-cm) and 250T (0.07s/18.9kg-cm).

JConcepts are proud to introduce the Finnisher bodyshell for the Team Associated B44.2. The body is a drop fit solution for the new design B44.2 and features an increased windshield angle, forward cap placement and simplified side pods together with a stepped rear end design in order to give a better steering body with neutral at-speed handling and improved jump characteristics. The body comes clear, with window masks and including two 6.5″ Hi-Clearance rear wings.

SMI Motorsport introduce the special edition Orcan GT3 engine kit. The .12 engine has won the recent 200mm European Championships in the hands of Manuel Huber giving Orcan its fourth championship since 2007. Designed with both low fuel consumption and highest overall performance in mind the engine is based around a Novarossi setup and refined by engine tuner Michael Heinrich according to Orcan’s Bertram Kessler specifications. The engine is available as high-end competition ‘C’ or high low end torque ‘S’ variant and comes with either the Orcan 1910 Plus or 1915 pipe, the new Orcan multifunctional bag and an Orcan hoody in the traditional orange colour and sizes from S to XXL.

Kyosho America announce the Plazma Formula on-road kit. Designed for competition use in the growing Formula classes world wide the kit features a simple and effective design with inline battery position, durable independent front suspension with adjustable upper A-arms, FRP reinforced chassis, oil-filled centre shock and single roll damper, as well as a 7075 aluminium motor mount. Ride height is adjustable via spacers in five steps to accommodate various tyre diameters. The front wing provides protection for the chassis as it is made with a moulded plastic base and features a polycarbonate cover while the rear of the chassis comes with a detachable diffuser. Needed for completion are F103-size tyres, body and radio equipment.

Kyosho Germany released first information on the new Scorpion XXL VE 1/7th 2WD buggy. Making use of the iconic Scorpion name and coming based on a 3mm aluminium chassis the off-road vehicle sports a mid-motor layout with heavy duty gear box, adjustable slipper, widely adjustable suspension, big bore shock absorbers and 17mm wheel hex adapters. Designed for the use with one 4S or two 2S LiPo battery packs the buggy incorporates a highly adjustable battery compartment to accommodate various battery sizes and layouts and comes ready-to-run with a water-proof Team Orion Vortex Seven brushless system, 2.4GHz radio system and your choice of two body shell colours.

The Dynamic 8 1600kv brushless motor LRP now introduce the even more powerful 2600kv variant. Designed to deliver both high torque and RPM in combination with an extremely high efficiency the motor is ideal for all high speed buggy applications. Coming with a highly ribbed CNC-machined aluminium can, easy solder tabs and a rebuildable design.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

Exotek Racing introduce more aluminium option parts for the Team Durango ’210 series of buggies and trucks such as the DEX210 and DEST210. Available soon are a finned 7075 motor mount as well as shock parts such as threaded shock mounts, big bore shock collars and bottom caps. The parts are a direct replacement for the stock parts, are made from high-quality aluminium and shock accessories come gold anodised. The shock parts also fit all other Team Durango kits with big bore shock absorbers.