TQ R/C & Hobbies

Having announced back in March it would be adding a 1:8 Truggy to its range of kits, Italian manufacturer WRC Racing has released some more details and a body on image of its ‘coming soon’ RTX kit.  Available in both nitro and electric variants, the key features of the all new design are highlighted as optimised weight distribution in terms of the engine and battery positioning and the use of symmetric parts each side of the chassis.  Another key element of the kit is WRC Racing’s own aerodynamic one piece body.  Having gone big with the signing of Ryan Cavalieri…

Creation Model released an updated version of its Infinity front wheel drive 1:10 Electric Touring Car, the IF14-2 FWD RS.  The USP2 shocks from the IF14-2 Team Edition are now standard items, further lowering the centre of gravity and improving handling.  The drivetrain also features an aluminium differential outdrive and lightweight D.J. CVD joints as standard equipment for lighter weight and superior throttle response.  With a FWD chassis there is no need for a rear differential, so the IF14-2FWD RS features a rear bulkhead specifically designed for the FWD platform. This results in fewer parts for easier maintenance.  New RS-specific…

Italy’s Fenix Racing has released its latest Pro10 chassis, the G56.2.  With the original G56 born in 2018 and still going strong in the Pro10 arena, drivers were asking for a new chassis to drive so taking on all the suggestions and driver feedback it lead to the evolution of the G56.2.  Overall lighter, the latest kit get a new wheelbase, SWB and SSWB (compared with G56), a lower centre of gravity thanks new V-link suspension, a new redesigned front end, and a new chassis stiffening system.  Three battery positions are possible for shorty lipo with it still possible to use…

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