TQ R/C & Hobbies

As part of their ongoing 60th anniversary celebrations in 2023, Kyosho has announced another special limited edition Legendary series kit with the Optima Mid ’87 WC Worlds Spec 60th Anniversary Limited edition.  A replica of the 1987 Optima Mid prototype which the team drivers were using with special custom parts, the new limited production run is packaged in a special small size box with package handle. The kit features gun metallic finished aluminium cylinders on the oil shocks which are equipped with titanium coated shafts that increase wear resistance.  The main gear shaft, which transmits the power from the spur…

Coming from Italian bodyshell producer Mon-Tech Racing is the new 1:10 190mm 499 LM.   The latest body new is a copy of the Ferrari 499P that runs in the Hyper Car LMH series and it can be mounted on all the latest generation 1:10 Touring Cars and on the Formula chassis with a 260mm wheelbase.  The kit includes all the stickers, the masking along with the fixing screws for the wing. View more images here

Specialist Italian RC Formula car producer Fenix Racing has added to their F1 nostalgia bodyshell collection with the release of this Ferrari 156/85. The body fits the Fenix F1-70, Tamiya F103 and F104W chassis as well as all cars of similar layout and dimensions.  Molded from high-quality polycarbonate, the body comes supplied transparent with decals, made in photo realistic level to give a proper rendition of the parts.  1985 was a special year in F1.  Senna got his consecration and Michele Alboreto was able finish second in the Championship and it was the last Italian driver scoring a victory, driving…

New from Element RC is the Enduro Trail Truck Zuul Tan RTR.  Aimed at the serious RC rock crawler enthusiast, the truck features a Gatekeeper Suspension package that consists of rear trailing arms that move the shocks forward, allowing a larger window for shock tuning and providing improved weight bias.  The trailing arms are paired with a rear anti-roll bar for a more stable and consistent suspension when crawling on the rocks. An adjustable aluminium track bar mount firmly bolted to the chassis rail gives the Enduro more reliable and responsive steering without the flex. Our shock mount inserts with…

JConcepts has released a 1987 Ford F-250 pick-up truck body that fits the popular Axial SCX24 and is intended to use with small scale crawlers and chassis layouts.  The brick nose, popular to current day, served as a cross-over from complete square body designs in to a new era of truck looks and detail. The single cab truck shell is “Built Ford Tough” and aims at a market that garners a look, fit, and finish to tackle rough terrain.  The passion at the JConcepts factory for early model trucks runs very deep. When called upon, the design team steps up…

Team Saxo has released this new mini 1:10 Formula kit, the MF-1-200.  With a 210mm wheelbase, the car incorporates many parts from Team Saxo’s regular 1:10 Formula chassis but packaged closer to the size of the popular M-chassis category. View more images here

JConcepts has introduced a new cab only body for the crawling and scaling enthusiast who appreciates a hard-nose and retro vibe.  The Power Master follows along the success of popular shells like the Creep and CreepER styles by the team from Groveland, Florida.  The concentration of the platform is for versatility and offering clearance for an abundance of rigs who are in kit form or highly modified for the trails and technical courses.  The start of the design begins at the grille, a short overhang provides a lot of options in terms of aftermarket bumper options.  The V-shaped front-end allows…

Japanese engine manufacturer O.S. has released the fifth generation of their long established MAX-12TG 1:10 touring car engine line.  While following user requests and trends, OS have pursued ease of use and better performance with each successive generation, and now in its fifth generation the MAX-12TG Ver.V has been improved in various parts in order to demonstrate excellent power even in regulated race scenes.  The first major change in appearance is the addition of one cooling fin to the bottom of the outer head.  This improves engine cooling performance and enables stable performance. Also, by increasing the lightweight holes in…

Following the release of its SO2.0 2WD Buggy last month, Yokomo has introduced its latest 4WD kit with the release of the Master Off-Road MO2.0.  Features of the new kit include a wheelbase that has been extended, a revised Ackermann ratio, and a COL (centre one-way limiter) slipper unit which the Japanese manufacturer says is the highlight of this new kit.  This releases excessive traction to the front when landing from a jump or entering a corner, preventing sudden movements.a centre one-way slipper has been adopted to improve stability.  It is possible to run high.  In particular, the newly developed one-way…

US offroad bodyshell producer Leadfinger Racing has introduced their new A2 Tactic body and turf wing for the Team Associated B6.4/B6.4D 1:10 Buggy.  The new body is the key component whether racing on carpet, turf or dirt.  The A2’s straight-line design and strategically built side pods provide the B6.4 with precise maneuverability.  The raised fin positioned down the centre of the body stabilises the B6.4 under full punch and high-speed passing situations.  For more level jumping and quicker landings, a perfectly sized swoop at the back of the body assists air flow over the rear tower and helps guide it…