TQ R/C & Hobbies

JConcepts have introduced the S2 bodyshell and Aero wing package for the Team Associated B6 buggy. Slammed overall height allows the S2 to whisk through the turns with a low centre of mass while the progressive cab design provides plenty of front-end force for balance and steering. A channeled roof directs the flow through the center of the body while also increasing the rigidity of cockpit. The dual side-window design that has become famous on the JConcepts bodies remains to bring a traditional feel to the layout. The upper side-pods feature distinct vents used to help relieve hot air build-up inside the body for those high-powered runs or hot days at the track. Carved and detailed side-pods edge the body giving the highly aero unit a stylish look with a tight fit and finish. Cut-lines are included on each side of the body to accommodate stand-up 3 or 4-gear and lay-down transmission layouts. Included with the body, that is available in a regular and light-weight version come two Aero rear wings.

O.S. Engine have introduced a special edition of their popular B2101 3.5cc off-road engine to celebrate the company’s 80th anniversary. The limited Las Vegas Edition sports five stars and stripes on its cylinder head – each one representing an O.S. IFMAR Worlds victory. Otherwise the engines relies on the proven B2101 design with a DLC-coated crankshaft balanced with tungsten weights and a 21J carburettor.

Kyosho have released first information on the forthcoming Ultima RB6.6 1/10th 2WD buggy. The follow-up version of the World Championship winning RB6 will feature a new wide 7075 aluminium chassis in a long wheelbase configuration, adding 13mm on length compared to the standard RB6, making for improved stability. Right out of the package the 6.6 comes with a total of four gearbox configurations: rear motor and three mid motor layouts including stand-up 3-gear, stand-up 4-gear and low rider 3-gear. The battery tray system is usable with a range of battery configurations including straight type, shorty and saddle packs batteries. Also part of the package is a new steering crank design, Velvet-coated shock absorbers, front straight and rear gull-wing A-arms as well as a new high downforce cab forward bodyshell. We bring you more information and images on the car as soon as they become available.

New from Hitec comes the Power Peak D7 AC/DC multi-chemistry dual output charger. It features two independent 200-watt output ports and produces up to 20 amps of charge current each. The device also features Mini-USB sockets, allowing to monitor battery health using the Logview software, and stay current with convenient software updates. The 5V/1A USB charge socket provides compatibility with all your Smartphones, digital cameras and other USB-powered devices and Multiplex’s integrated BID system brings unprecedented convenience and safety to the Power Peak D7, with its worry-free programming for batteries with the optional BID keys and chips. Essential pack configuration data is automatically passed to the charger, allowing to simply plug in the battery and start charging, without any further setup effort. The PowerPeak D7 has two separate backlit, graphic screens for readability and four language choices of English, German, French or Italian.

Capricorn have introduced their new 540-size brushless motors for 1/10th and 1/12th scale applications. Coming with a lightweight can that sports cooling ribs and large vent openings, the hand-built motors feature a balanced rotor and ceramic ball bearings for maximum efficiency and performance. The motor is available as 3.5T to 8.5T modified, 4.0T and 13.5T modified as well as 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T stock variant. As for the two 13.5T offerings, the modified motor is making use of a 12.3x5mm rotor while the stock variant comes with a 12.5×7.2mm rotor.

Team Orion have announced the addition of the Advantage Touch Duo V-Max dual output charger to their lineup. Based off of the proven Touch Duo the V-Max features a dedicated LiHV charge program that allows to charge high-voltage LiHV Lithium-Polymer batteries to a charge end voltage of 4.35V. The remainder of the features and specifications are similar to the standard Touch Duo, meaning the device is capable of up to 10A charge current per channel, it offers a large touch-sensitive screen, split views for both channels, a large selection of charge and discharge modes and it comes including two balancer adapter boards, T-plug charge harnesses and USB wire for software updates.

Coming from Team Associated is the limited edition Apex 1/10th 4WD touring car kit. Available for the North American market only the kit, that is the base for AE’s popular Apex RTR vehicles, features a shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain, large volume shock absorbers, realistic brake discs and callipers and it is the ideal base to get started into VTA, touring on-road or drift racing. The rolling kit needs and RC system, electrics, a body and wheels for completion.

Brilliant RC have introduced their all-new TCX bodyshell for 200mm nitro touring cars. Developed in cooperation with top drivers like Dirk Wischnewski, the body is made in Germany from high-quality polycarbonate with its design ensuring very good overall traction in combination with great steering response. The EFRA 2056 homologated shell includes Easy Fix lightweight wing mounting hardware in the form of composite bolts and nuts, whose large diameter prevents the wing from tearing off in the event of a crash. The body is available un-cut or as pre-cut and pre-drilled version with the wheelarches, body posts, window and fuel tank holes already cut for chassis such as the Shepherd Velox V10, Xray NT1, Serpent Natrix and Mugen MTX6.