TQ R/C & Hobbies

The latest competition 1:12 kit from Destiny has been released with the unveiling of the DTY-12R.  The Destiny brand which since 2016 was a co-operation with Japanese company Xenon Racing has recently come under the full control of Roche Products International which is already well known for its 1:12 World Championship winning Roche chassis and Radtec optional parts & accessories brand.  As their first kit release since taking over the brand, the 2.0mm 7075 Aluminum main chassis DTY-12R features new graphite front lower arm and plastic pivot as well as new plastic upper arm and steering knuckle.  It also gets…

Max Speed Technology (MST) have introduced their latest 1:10 Competition Drift Car Kit with the release of the RMX EX GT.  It is conceptualised with a competition-level focus, endowing the RMX with an entirely new and enhanced control experience. It features a newly designed front/rear suspension and a newly developed stiff spring set, significantly enhancing speed and providing more stable control for big-angle drifting.  With comfortable and effortless handling in both entry and exit turns, the RMX EX GT is optimised for performance with a selection of premium optional parts to achieve a more precise driving experience.  The newly designed…

To commemorate one of the most successful 2WD buggy platforms in history, Team Associated has announced the B6.4CC Collector’s Clear Edition Kit.  This kit offers RC collectors the ability to build the world’s most successful 1:10 scale buggy platform in iconic polycarbonate clear material.  This clear car edition includes +3mm chassis layout, 11mm Octalock LCF slipper clutch, steel ESC weights, servo weights, front and rear anti-roll bars, and other great features you remember from the RC10B6.4.  The B6.4CC is designed for optimal build experience, and this clear car edition kit is a true gem for both collectors and racers alike. …

Exotek Racing has released this 194mm 1:10 Hyper Endurance body & wing set for use on modern low profile touring cars.  The realistic 24-hour endurance body that replicates the modern European LMH Hypercar class, comes complete with an extra long splitter for more steering, muscular fenders, extra low slung nose and hood, downforce inducing side skirts, large rear deck and 2 level rear wing for superb downforce or run a single wing for increased steering.  Made from .7mm polycarbonate, the 194mm width allows you to run wider suspension or wheel hex set ups for increased corner speeds and less traction…

Serpent has released a Ready-to-Race 1:10 electric touring car based on its competition level X20 190mm kit, the ’24 edition of which was released in November. Factory assembled, the Medius X20 RTR comes as a complete full package to get started racing in the electric touring car category or for those who just want to have fun driving a touring car.  Fitted with a Dragon-RC 13.T motor and speedo combo it is all controlled using the DTS-3 2.4ghZ transmitter also from Dragon-RC.  Dragon-RC rubber racing tyres with foam inlays on Serpent TC wheels ensure super-grip.  The RTR package is completed with…

Mayako has released its first 1:8 eBuggy with the announcement of the MX8E.  Sharing the design philosophy of their simultaneously announced MX8-24 nitro car, the electric variant is the product of years of prototype testing from the Mayako Performance Community, with input gathered through much discussion and meetings.  With the front and rear ends interchangeable between nitro and electric models, the centre section of the MX8E features the option to run either shorty or standard brick pack LiPo’s along with adjustable weight distribution by moving the battery. View features and images here

Mayako has released its latest challenger for the ultra competitive 1:8 Nitro Buggy market with the new MX8-24. Building on the success of the European Championship winning MX8-22, the MX8-24 is the next step in Mayako’s journey to providing the best car in the industry. Working with the Mayako Community, the configuration of the MX8-24 has been tailored to suit most conditions and drivers with a High KPI front end (KPI1/Caster1) to give drivers the confidence to drive the car how it is designed to be driven. Soft arms give increased durability while Front and rear upper links produce a…

New from Italian large scale and 1:8 GT manufacturer Genius is their FR2.24 high performance 1:5 scale Formula 1 competition car.  The latest car is a technological evolution of the previous FR2.EVO 2021 and features a new rear upright system for quick and easy wheelbase and weight balance adjustment.  Using the included shims, both rear blocks can be moved rearward to adjust weight balance depending on track condition.  The car also gets easy access to the differential for quick setup changes or maintenance.  One of the design goals of the FR2.24 was to make the whole chassis have an extremely…

Continuing to expand its offering of LMH 1:10 190mm bodies, MonTech Racing has released the GR-10. Based on the official Toyota Gazoo Racing World Endurance Champion entry and like all the other bodies in the Italian bodyshell producers LMH series, this one is also super detailed and reproduces the appearance of the real car.  The GR-10 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

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…