TQ R/C & Hobbies

Capping off a year in which all four electric World Championship title winners used it products, Hobbywing has released a new LCD Program Box Pro.  With multiple functions and easy operation, the new box gets an upgraded 2.8-inch display which support 20 levels brightness adjustment.  A new single Roller interface makes navigating a speed controller’s setting easier than ever.  As an independent parameter adjustment device, the Program Box Pro allows you to directly use the built-in LCD screen to display, set, and share ESC parameters.  Connect the ESC to a computer using a USB adapter and use the USB Link application software on the computer to upgrade the ESC firmware and set parameters.  With the OTA Bluetooth module to establish wireless connection with your smartphone, you can use the mobile APP to set ESC parameters, upgrade firmware, and read data.  Another feature of the box is it can detect the overall voltage of the lithium battery and the individual voltage of each cell.  The scope of application can also be understood by previous ESCs that the old LCD G2 program box and OTA Bluetooth module supported.

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Having become extensively involved in the RC monster truck scene in recent years thanks to owner Jason Ruona’s own personal love of all things BIGFOOT, JConcepts has released its latest body for the iconic truck with the BIGFOOT 4 Louisville 1990 Ford F-250 body set.  They designed the body to accept the included wrap-around front bumper and rear bumper assembly.  A tough task considering most polycarbonate bodies are not produced to hold injection molds parts in this manner.  The front clip of the body was built to accept a drop-in injection molded and chrome 3D front grille assembly.  They also elected to add an assortment of injection molded and chrome plated engine accessories to this set. These items include the dual and vertical air-filter assembly commonly used on BIGFOOT #4 during this time.  An included fastback is built to attach to the body with inner roll-bar assembly which is already injection molded blue in colour.  The inner roll-bar assembly makes it possible to mount the included mock light buckets on top and during assembly, add the iconic fluorescent pink light covers to finish off the look.

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SuperRad Competition Bodyshells has added a new SR-30 SuperZGT touring car body which is designed for the popular USGT class.  The latest design from the US body shell producer is approved for the USGT class in the US and fits 190mm 1:10 Touring Car chassis.   The ROAR legal body comes complete with rear wing and window masks.

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Having announced it would be releasing a limited edition kit to celebrate its World Championship victory with Toni Gruber, Hong Nor has released images of its new X3GTS Nitro WC Edition 1:8 GT Nitro kit.  The kit is based on the car with which Gruber secured the Taiwanese manufacturer’s first ever IFMAR World Championship title in Australia in October.  It features all the optional parts the German ace used at the Worlds and will come in a special colour box design.

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Team Associated has released a new Pro2 LT10SW 1:10 Short Course in the scheme of four-time Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series (LOORRS) Champion Ryan Beat.  The highly detailed Ready-to-Run truck is based on Associated’s championship-winning Short Course truck with the Pro2 LT10SW featuring some of the latest features in racing.  A durable lightweight aluminium top shaft, rugged steel turnbuckles and adjustable suspension geometry give the Pro2 LT10SW the ultimate in handling on all terrain.  This makes it a perfect platform for short course racing.

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New from reigning back to back 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Champion manufacturer Team Associated is the next evolution of the 2022 IFMAR World Champion-winning chassis, the RC8B4.1 Team Kit.  Team Associated engineers sought to lower the CG, reduce weight, and improve handling on un-groomed outdoor tracks.  As a result, the new RC8B4.1 RWB chassis design has a stiffer tapered profile for predictable high-speed handling, allowing for a softer overall shock package. The suspension is overhauled with new front and rear low-CG shock towers and shorter shocks, along with new 3-hole rear suspension arms that allow for softer shocks and springs while still maintaining support in the fast turns.  The new wide base rear hubs come in three fixed axle heights and use 3mm carbon fibre hub towers to allow several different geometry options.  Lastly, the buggy comes with 92mm universal joints, 44/13 bevel gears, and a 47T spur gear for the most grip and smoothest power delivery on un-groomed outdoor tracks.

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Reds Racing has introduced its latest 3.5cc offroad engine designed, the 721 Scuderia PRO Gen 4.  The engine boasts Reds Racing’s revolutionary 3 needle carburetor, only available on Gen 4 Scuderia engines.  This carburetor not only facilitates superior tuning in diverse conditions but also ensures a more consistent and linear power delivery. Each carburetor is equipped with a special sealing ring, enhancing both sealing and tuning stability.  The 721 Scuderia Pro Gen 4 is a high-torque engine crafted to significantly reduce fuel consumption. Its features include a long-stroke geometry of 16.2×16.9 mm, 7 scavenger ports, and a single exhaust port cylinder sleeve that collaborates with the crankcase, delivering enhanced low-to-middle-range torque.  The 721 Scuderia PRO is hand tuned undergoing meticulous hand-tuning by M. Rossi, including a silicone-filled, balanced, and tuned crankshaft.  Each engine is individually inspected and compression checked by Mario and Marco Rossi.  Other features include a double seal front bearing engineered for heightened durability and idle stability and Reds 9 balls rear ceramic bearing which enhances overall performance.

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JConcepts has updated and recreated one of the classics in the line-up by re-introducing the Stage Killah 1:10 competition crawler body.  The sharply tuned shell wraps the chassis of competition trucks like the Axial SCX Pro and other competition crawlers like a glove. The low-slung shell, with gentle shaping provides a front and rear tucked concept with cab and bed area for the truck minded competitor.  The body has large format recessed windows front, side, and a small extra cab viewing area.  The outer geometry of the body is lined with a flange to improve the durability of the flat panel areas of the item.  The bed area of the body has smoothly rolled corners, small recess for included fan decals to drop in and a JC logo bossed on the centre for authenticity.  The front hood scoop is a small step offset of the pitched front-end to give definition to the design.  Crawling drivers will enjoy the narrow footprint and the ability to user tune, trim, and bend polycarbonate panels to further enhance characteristics which provide for clearance, are an added benefit.  The grille area is unique, featuring 3 recessed sections replicating positioning for lights, and the included decal to cover the section provides a sinister look.

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New from JConcepts is the Mirage WSE SS 1993 Worlds Special edition scoop RC10 body.  During the 1993 IFMAR World Championships, Brian Kinwald emerged victorious with a slightly modified version of the tried-and-true Mirage SS body shell for the RC10.  According to IFMAR rules, it was illegal to cut or vent bodies without a proper shape, scribed area, or scoop inlet for such. Just for the event, a special shell was created with a scoop on the speed control side, so team racers could add vent holes or cut-outs.  JConcepts has resurrected this world special edition body (WSE) and is now available to complete those signature builds.  The Mirage WSE is the quintessential RC10 body, the stance, the lines, the flow, all represent a generation of racers who could trim, mount, and stylise a vehicle on their own.  The shell arrives with no scribed cutlines or body mount holes.  This gives the builder the opportunity to trim to the project image that is in mind.  In this generation, you could mount the body high, with smaller window outlines, or drop to a race height with larger windows for the most slammed look on the track.  The body arrives clear in .030” thickness polycarbonate material and includes window mask for both the small, and large windows to tailor the look to individual needs.

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Bittydesign has announced three new bodies designed to offer Mini-Z enthusiasts a wider choice according to their preferred style: Supercar, Touring and FWD.  The Italian manufacturer has scaled down their three best-performing 1:10 bodies by adapting the proportions in order to allow perfect installation on 1:28 scale chassis.  The three body styles meet every need: for maximum performance the ARES-1 is the best choice, for a touring there is the Eptron and for a real front-wheel-drive race car look with enlarged ‘TCR’ style wider fenders there is the CA45.  Made with high quality 0.8mm polycarbonate, the bodies are universal and fit all 1:28 scale chassis with 98mm wheelbase.  Sold clear with protective film outside and a pre-cut decal sheet and window masks, the kit includes a set of screw/nuts/washers to fix the rear wing.

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