TQ R/C & Hobbies

New from Exotek is its new 1:10 GTF ‘retro’ bodyshell for the highly competitive USGT/GT classes.  Based on a classic European GT stunner it features an aggressive splitter, muscular fenders, low slung hood, downforce inducing side skirts, large rear deck and large windshield for maximum traction on lower grip race tracks.  It’s 194mm width allows you to run wider suspension or wheel hex set ups for increased corner speeds and less traction rolls.  Designed with ample tyre clearance in the wheel wells to mount the body low without rubbing the tyres.  A large wing and rear trunk deck provides maximum…

For all the young aspiring RC World Champions out there Team Associated has released a commemorative Davide Ongaro 1:14 scale Reflex 14B Ongaro 4WD Ready to Run electric buggy.   Inspired by the 2-time I.F.M.A.R. World Champion’s paint scheme,  the buggy features a Reedy Power brushless speed control and motor, high-torque digital steering servo, and 2.4GHz radio system.  Designed with performance in mind, the adjustability offered by the turnbuckles, caster blocks and rear hubs make the Reflex 14B Ongaro ready for any terrain you can throw at it.  Additional features include three sealed differentials, aluminium steering rack, and lightweight aluminium centre…

Team Saxo has announced details of the latest version of their 1:12 Pan car kit, the new GT-300W-V4.  Improvements to the new chassis over its predecessor include a number of key changes.  The first is its new  narrower Aluminium chassis which is better in race conditions especially in tight tracks.  As well as a  different design, the chassis is now stiffer which reduces wear rate but still allows adequate flex.  An improved rigidity Battery Securing System now uses O-ring rather than battery tape to hold the battery in position.  The distances between axles have also been shortened on the V4,…

VP-Pro has launched a tyre specifically intended for use on LC Racing’s 1:14 EMB-TG Truggy.  Pre-glued, the tyres come as a set of 4 mounted on light weight 1/2 offset wheels in white finish.  The VP-458-MS5 tyre is a medium soft compound offering excellent grip and stability without sacrificing agility and increases the stability of the chassis. Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

JConcepts has released its popular S15 and F2 bodyshells for Tekno’s ET410.2 1:8 electric Truggy.  The S15 body style (green colour scheme) is a staple in the line-up at JConcepts.  The cab is redesigned, going to single window S15 treatment, the opposing angular window layout blends into the mid sidepod winglet so famous with this design. The roof features the centre fin stabilising structure to strengthen the cab while also providing some stability in forward tracking ability. The bed of the body shell is a lowered area and features a deep draw with surrounding geometry to strengthen the rear of…

Japan’s Nuclear, the brand of multiple Worlds Finalist Masao Tanaka, has released the latest addition to its ASM range of .21 race engines with the new Ultra Torque.   Designed with an emphasis on medium to high speed circuits, in addition to surface treatment processing such as WPC it has also undergone special processing for increased piston strength.  The sleeve, connecting rod and piston pins are also surface treated helping to reduce all friction resistance. Source: Nuclear [nuclear.ne.jp]

Japan’s Team Azarashi has released the ‘Aralgo’ body for Kyosho’s Dirtmaster 1:10 2WD electric buggy.  The ‘Aralgo’ was born after thoroughly refining the conditions required for a rear motor 2WD buggy and is now back after fine tuning for the Dirtmaster.  The lexan body is designed to deliver performance in all conditions with the focus during its development having been on  the cabin position, height and degree of angle. View more images here

Taiwan’s PR Racing has released its latest 1:10 2WD Stadium Truck, the S1 V4TR. Updated features of the fourth version of the kit include a quick access diff, a Low CG chassis, 7 degrees kick-up Front Aluminium Lower Swing Arm Mount and new Front Rear Carbon Shock Tower. The truck also gets a carbon Quick Release Battery Brace and the 12.8mm big bore threaded aluminium shocks get Ti-Nitride Shock Shafts. The turnbuckles have also been upgrade to hard steel. View more images here

Reds Racing has introduced its latest 7 ports onroad engine, the 721 Pista Gen2.  The new .21 engine features extreme power, high reliability and tuning stability.  Combined with specific technical changes such as new carburetor, new cooling head and front bearing, this 7 port engine features higher power and better fuel efficiency compared to any other engine.  The new engine comes with a DLC Coated crankshaft and backplate for improved engine durability and power delivery.  New high torque 7 ports sleeve gives great torque and power output. Basically, the new exhaust boost design combined with the inlet ports layout ensures…

In the latest release of the Beretta body range, US offroad bodyshell manufacturer Leadfinger Racing has introduced a variant to fit Agama’s N1 along with a front wing for the buggies unique front suspension design.  The Beretta was developed in mind to give the N1 an aggressive look that would reflect chiseled body lines and deliver a dominating stance unlike any other body on the track. After the first prototype was revealed, the new look surprised Agama fans and complemented the one-of-a-kind characteristics of N1’s unique design.  Starting at the top, the cab has been lengthened to better fit Agama’s…