TQ R/C & Hobbies

RB’s new .21 Rocket engine is the follow-up model of the long-running and now sold out Blast line of engines. The limited edition piece is of a long stroke design, it offers a 14.5mm lightened and balanced turbo crankshaft, a 7-port multi-exhaust liner, a lightweight piston and a strong competition conrod. The composite slide carburettor comes with three 6mm to 8mm venturi inserts and the black-coated crankcase is equipped with a 14.5mm high-speed bearing and topped by a new 60mm orange anodised and laser-engraved cooling head. The engine is available separately or including an EFRA 2097 in-line pipe and manifold set.

Novarossi announce the release of a new 4-shoe clutch system for 1/8th off-road buggies. The clutch is of a completely tuneable design using different spring and shoe combinations, with the springs being available in three different hardnesses while the clutch shoes come made from aluminium and controlled friction CFM material. The clutch is meant to reduce fuel consumption and improve traction at the same time while making for a more efficient power delivery.

HemiStorm have the new Addict bodyshell for the HPI Baja 5B large scale buggy available. Made from high-quality 1.5mm polycarbonate the 5-piece body is of a somewhat different shape compared to the kit body in order to give the 5B a fresh new look. First up are longer sidepods that keep away dust and debris from the crucial parts such as the clutch and pullstart. Additional width ensures sufficient cooling while underneath the skid plate there is a stepped line allowing for extra ground clearance in rough terrain. The body panels also give enough room for Outerwear’s prefilter while the raised front makes it easier to run upgraded linkage setups or additional electronics. Also included with the body comes a paintable lightweight roof that replaces the stock aluminium roof piece.

Made for Xray’s latest XB8 1/8th scale nitro buggy is Bittydesign’s new Force bodyshell. Tailor-made to fit the chassis’s lines the body sports a cab forward design with a roof top shark fin, it offers reverse rear side scoop features for added airflow and downforce and it is made from high quality Lexan material. Included come window masks and a decal sheet and the body will become available by end of September.

From VBC Racing for their new Firebolt DM buggy is a new front suspension arm mount and hardened integrated front axles. The arm mount has been made from lightweight aircraft grade 7075 aluminium alloy, weighing only 11 grams, and features an extra attachment hole for mounting a brass weight which is sold separately. The hardened integrated front axles feature a one piece design and are made using ultra strong spring steel with integrated drive hex.