TQ R/C & Hobbies

Reds Racing has released a new version of 721 Scuderia PRO Gen 3 3.5cc Offroad engine.  The latest version features a completely redesigned cooling head for a lower gravity centre, improved aerodynamics for a lower drag and improved engine cooling. Internally it gets new double seal front bearing for increased durability and idle stability and a new rear ceramic bearing for increased durability and reliability.  The new 721 Scuderia Pro Gen3 is a high torque engine which has specifically been developed to noticeably reduce fuel consumption allowing drivers to get a higher runtime compared to other engines on the market.…

Kyosho has just unveiled the 1:12 Phantom EP 4WD Ext Gold 60th Anniversary Limited Edition. The kit is to mark a major year for the iconic Japanese company. On October 10, 2023, Kyosho will celebrate 60 years of bringing joy to life through model hobbies by fulfilling the commitment to our company motto, ‘serious about having fun’. With 60 years of model making know-how and heritage, Kyosho will continue to create products for you to enjoy at fun events through our global network. The 12th edition of the Kyosho Vintage Series, this special edition Phantom EP-4WD Ext features all aluminium…

Italian bodyshell producer MonTech has announced two new bodyshells for the ETS season with the Zero 2 for Touring Car and the Civic for FWD.  The Zero2 is an evolution of the Zero with stability, corner exit traction and direction change speed all being improved. The Civic is new for the FWD category. Very compact with a very forward rear wing to give load and at the same time very fast direction changes and very fast in cornering. Both bodies are available in the Standard version and in the “La Leggera” version and the kits feature headlight and grille decals…

Bittydesign has released a new M-Chassis version of their A45 1:10 FWD body, the A45M.  Inspired by the shapes of a real car, they have created enlarged TCR-style fenders by adapting the proportions and measurements necessary for use with the most common M-chassis models on the market.  The body is universal and fits all the 1:10 M-chassis cars on the market with 210-225mm wheelbase.  It can be mounted on the 4WD chassis as well as on front wheel drive cars.  Made with high quality and genuine polycarbonate Lexan, it is produced only in Light Weight version 0,75mm thickness.  The kit comes…

Sworkz has released their new Carpet Edition S12-2C EVO 1:10 2WD Buggy.  An evolution from their successful S12-2C platform, the new geometry of the car provides optimised corner speeds and easy handling on carpet and very high grip tracks.  The S12-2C EVO features a new carpet version gear box system on a T7075 hard anodised and lightened aluminium chassis.  It has a layout that allows up to 6 different battery positions. The flex of the chassis can be changed by adjusting the sideguards.  The EVO comes with Sworkz brand new designed 1:10 Pro-Shock System (Short version).  The shocks come with…

Mugen Seiki has announced their latest 1:10 Electric Touring Car, the MTC2R.  The new car is an evolution of the successful MTC-2 platform used by Ronald Völker to win the ETS championship two years in a row.  Now the next generation MTC-2R has several updates and improvements.  Volker, designer & racer Robert Pietsch, Eric Dankel together with the whole development team tested extensively on different surfaces and conditions to develop the MTC-2R. View features and more images here

Two more RC crawler body releases from JConcepts with the Florida based company presenting their 2021 Ford Bronco 4-door and 1961 Corvair Lakewood.  The JConcepts team started in 2020 with Ford licensing to build and model an official RC version which would certainly be a highly sought-after vehicle in the market.  In the case of the Ford Bronco by JConcepts, the hands of time moved very slowly to form a product worthy of such a nameplate.  The multi-piece mold delivers increased detail to the front and rear-end of the Bronco to give increased street and off-road appeal.  The chiseled look…

Japanese radio and servo manufacturer KO Propo has announced the upcoming released of a ‘Black Special’ Edition of their top of the range EX-Next transmitter.  Special features of special edition include luxury pearl black paint.  Instead of simple solid black paint, it is painted in black with pearl.  The matt texture giving it a luxurious feel.  The pearl black paint is also on the stand, the painted areas being the master unit and the standard grip stand.  The final touch is a newly designed aluminium steering wheel which is of an all new design. Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

JConcepts has release two ‘Tucked’ bodies intended for 1:10 RC crawlers, the 1978 Chevy K10 and the 1995 Ford F-150. Designed by JConcepts, the Tucked body layout creates more tire space, less overhang. Fitting the Traxxas TRX-4 Sport, Enduro, Axial 12.3″ wheelbase, on the Chevy the identifiable design detail of the retro piece is the center bulged section that runs the length of the shell. A vertical signal marker can be added thanks to the included and pre-trimmed JConcepts decal sheet. Extending off the center structure of the body, the blend flows nicely into the cab with large windows which…

ARC has released its latest 1:10 Electric Touring chassis, the A10-23.  The main features of the new car are all new X-Low Shocks, new shorter rear lower arms, new V3 upper A-arms, a new rear horizontal body post and new 5.8mm Pivot Balls.  The car also now comes as standard with the previously option Kevlar transmission pulleys and the new V2 Caster Gauge is included with the A10-23 kit. View more details and images here