TQ R/C & Hobbies

Continuing its latest round of body shell releases, JConcepts is now offering its F2 for Schumacher’s Cougar LD3 2WD Buggy and Cat L1R 4WD Buggy.   As the popularity grows of both Schumacher buggies, JConcepts set off to incorporate all the functionality of the IFMAR World Championship winning shell and wrapped it around the newest offerings from Schumacher Racing.  The exclusive composition of the cab, extra rear windows, louvered roof all tied together with Finnisher “V” configuration makes the F2 a classic performer.   Each body includes two of the 6.5” Carpet | Turf | Dirt wing which is now a standard…

With strong links with full size drifting, Japan’s Yokomo has released a number of new 1:10 body options for RC Drifting.  First of these are pre-painted versions of the Pandem GR86 and Pandem GRA90 Supra.  With these bodies the light/window decals are already applied, and wheel arches are pre-cut, so you can mount them by drilling holes for body mounts or using magnetic mounts.  The car can be easily driven without time-consuming painting work.  Yokomo has also re-released the popular Altezza and Z33 bodies for the Drift Package series.  Both are sold as clear bodies with window decals only. View…

German bodyshell producer PIP-Aero  is now offering its 1:8 GT bodyshell in a pre-cut option.  Looking at GT category, they noticed that there are way more hobby drivers than in 1:10 and 1:8 Nitro Onroad and with bodies more difficult to cut because of the dimension and the weight they made the decision to add a pre-cut option.  This also make sure that they can use a perfect and straight mounted Body.  The Precut version is for all actual brands (Serpent, Hongnor, Xray, Capricorn) and is the same cut for both Nitro and Eletric with Nitro drivers only having to…

JConcepts has released its F2 body for the Mugen Seiki MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy..   As the release drops of the MSB1, JConcepts set off to incorporate all the functionality of the IFMAR World Championship winning shell and wrapped it around the newest dynamo from Mugen Seiki Racing.  The exclusive composition of the cab, extra rear windows, louvered roof all tied together with Finnisher “V” configuration makes the F2 a classic performer. T he body includes two of the 6.5” Carpet | Turf | Dirt wing which is now a standard racing item around the world.  The body arrives as clear…

Specialist 1:28 manufacturer RC Atomic has released its long awaited new BZ5 1:28 Belt Drive 4WD Competition Chassis.  Always aiming to provide racers with top level competition chassis they have been working hard following the BZ3 release in 2019.  After years of experience with that car and listening to racers opinion around the world they have now fully re-designed their winning belt drive 4WD chassis and introduced the new BZ5 which gets all new bulkheads and motor mount, longer front Arms and new knuckles which give increased stability as well as more mid corner steering. View full list of new…

Ielasi Tuned concludes it 2024 engine releases with the new GP9R24 .21 Onroad engine.  Compared to their previous flagship GP9R23WC engine the the new GP9R24 engine get an exclusive Ielasi Tuned piston which allows the Italian engine tuners to have a tighter piston/cylinder coupling than the WC allows it to maintain better compression even when hot.  The GP9R24 will be released with the new “R” reinforced connecting rod, crank with different timing and balancing to attenuate internal vibrations, new engine backplate and inner head with revised configuration and cooling head with the new 2024 graphics. View piston comparisons here

New from Sworkz and following the latest wing trends is their Sonic Lexan Wing for 1:8 Offroad racing.  With a lexan wing holder, it makes the whole wing set super light weight.  It is especially good in high grip and carpet track condition. The lexan wing helps stabilise the rear suspension and makes your buggy move quicker and yet in a more stable way. The Sonic Wing is “Pre-Cut” and ready to be used out of the pack saving a lot of time and preparation.  Coming as a set of two wings it is offered in a standard or durable…

Blitz has updated its  EK9 1:10th Bodyshell for FWD class with the release of the EK9-MK2.  The original EK9 was developed in 2019 because the EFRA GBS body rules for FWD class applied but now they have fine-tuned it and made the EK9-MK2.  The development of EK9- Mk2 bodyshell is based on the middle motor Front wheel driver chassis, the roof height of the Mk2 is low down 10mm, with the low profile design improving the airflow and increasing downforce, compared with EK9 the new Mk2 body can carry more corner speed, less traction roll, and much more stability.  The…

Yokomo has two new options for its flagship MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car in the form of a new caster measurement tool and new springs.  The new caster measurement tool is attached to the steering block on the MS1.0 to facilitate caster measurement when measuring alignment when the new turnbuckle tuning part is in use.  The tool allows you to check and adjust caster accurately.  The new springs are softer than the MS1.0 standard springs.  Available in 1.8 and 1.85, they are effective for outdoor asphalt surfaces where you want more traction with a combination of 1.80 in the front…

In the latest product evolution from Ryan Maker’s RC Maker comes this blacked out Weighted Tweak Wheel Set Pro for 1:10 Touring Car.  Featuring a more stylish updated design that also increases the usability, durability and accuracy of the tweak wheels.  With longer thumb nuts for easier attachment, new chamfered nuts tighten down to hex without shims.  It has a smaller range of motion once wheel lifts, for faster resetting with a one-piece weight/bulkhead design for increased rigidity and durability.  A premium dual colour lock in base makes for easy transport.  Made from RC Maker’s signature GeoCarbon, stylish chamfered, black…