TQ R/C & Hobbies

Japanese radio and servo manufacturer KO Propo has announced the upcoming released of a ‘Black Special’ Edition of their top of the range EX-Next transmitter.  Special features of special edition include luxury pearl black paint.  Instead of simple solid black paint, it is painted in black with pearl.  The matt texture giving it a luxurious feel.  The pearl black paint is also on the stand, the painted areas being the master unit and the standard grip stand.  The final touch is a newly designed aluminium steering wheel which is of an all new design. Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

JConcepts has release two ‘Tucked’ bodies intended for 1:10 RC crawlers, the 1978 Chevy K10 and the 1995 Ford F-150. Designed by JConcepts, the Tucked body layout creates more tire space, less overhang. Fitting the Traxxas TRX-4 Sport, Enduro, Axial 12.3″ wheelbase, on the Chevy the identifiable design detail of the retro piece is the center bulged section that runs the length of the shell. A vertical signal marker can be added thanks to the included and pre-trimmed JConcepts decal sheet. Extending off the center structure of the body, the blend flows nicely into the cab with large windows which…

ARC has released its latest 1:10 Electric Touring chassis, the A10-23.  The main features of the new car are all new X-Low Shocks, new shorter rear lower arms, new V3 upper A-arms, a new rear horizontal body post and new 5.8mm Pivot Balls.  The car also now comes as standard with the previously option Kevlar transmission pulleys and the new V2 Caster Gauge is included with the A10-23 kit. View more details and images here

Germany’s RC-KleinKram has announced that its Zoo Racing brand has a new high performance 190mm touring car body shell, the GOAT. Developed from the experience from the super successful Dogsbollox body it is a more compact and shorter design to generate more rotating for a more fluent driving.  Key areas, like the new, shorter nose and hood design are optimised and also the rear section is more compact and much lower to make cornering faster and have a stable rear at the same time.  The new and more pronounced rear spoiler generates more downforce, and gives the car more stability…

Following the successful release of its 1:10 RS01 body last month, Italian body producer Mon-Tech Racing has now released the same design for GT12.  Molded from high quality polycarbonate, the shell can be mounted on all 1:12 models and is available in two versions, ‘Standard’ and ‘La Leggera’.  It comes with the decals for the headlights and grilles, the masking for the windows and the fixing screws for the rear wing. Also new for 1:12, Montech has a new branded carrier bag.  Measuring 21cm x 38cm x 10cm, the bag carrier two cars without bodies or one full complete car with…

While the 2023 outdoor is still only getting starting for many racers, Xray has released details of their XT8 ’24 1:8 Truggy.  All new features of the 2024 model include front & rear semi-split bulkhead with quick differential access without disassembling suspension. Out also gets reinforced V2 bulkheads featuring Labyrinth Dust Covers to avoid debris inside the bulkhead assemblies.  New front & rear diff height adjustment is possible through eccentric bushings while they have also improved central drivetrain angle and height adjustment. The XT8 ’24 has a redesigned chassis for semi-split bulkheads and redesigned front & rear aluminium shock tower…

Drift RC specialist Max Speed Technology has announced the upcoming release of their brand-new MRX-S 1:10 Drift Chassis.  MST will continue their MRX Series and with the MRX-S release a more affordable version, making it easier for drifters of all levels to own an MRX equipped with the Quick-change differential system.  The MRX-S also includes the Quick-change differential system with 19T/21T steel gears and a reinforced gear diff as standard equipment.  All parts and option parts of the MRX-S can be used with the currently available MRX-GT version. View more CAD Images and features here

Ielasi Tuned has released a new 1:8 GT engine, the GP5GTR’23.  An O.S. based engine, Daniele Ielasi has extensively worked the engine components for GT making it totally different from the OS version.  The key features are a new carburettor (21J), new underhead with OR, on-road crankshaft with tungsten weights, new engine backplate, new coupling and new LCG head with 2023 graphics, make the new GP5GTR’23 ​​no longer a tuned version of the basic version OS, but rather an Ielasi Tuned exclusive engine for the cardan GT category. View more images here

Team Saxo has announced details the latest version of their 1:10 Formula kit, the new F1-180 V4.  The car is improved over its predecessor with a number of key changes the first of which is it new narrower chassis which is better in race conditions especially in tight tracks.  As well as a different design the chassis is also stiffer reducing wear rate but still allowing adequate flex.  An improved Battery Securing system now uses O-ring rather than battery tape to hold the battery in position.  The distances between axles has also been shortened on the V4 increasing stability in…

Iconic Italian engine manufacturer Picco has introduced a new version of its flagship competition 1:8 Onroad engine, the Monza ‘Nine’.  As reflected by the name, this new version features a 9-port cylinder with updated exhaust boost ports.   The wider range of power improves your car handling with unmatched performance in all track conditions.  The Monza Nine has more linear power for control in corners while still providing high end speed needed for high end competition. View specs & more images here