TQ R/C & Hobbies

Like it’s sister brand Matrix Racing Tires’ move into the 1:8 Offroad market, Italian company Xtreme Aerodynamics has announced its first 1:8 Buggy body shell with the release of the Aria.  Announcing the body shell on social media, they said, ‘After several months of hard work with our R&D department we are able to show a new 1:8 Offroad Bodyshell who moves up the standard of performance in terms of Aero details and Model Balancing’.  The body is available in light and ultra light lexan options and is available pre-cut for the Associated RC8B4, HB Racing D8 WORLD, Mugen Seiki MBX8R, Serpent SRX8PRO, Sworkz S35-4EVO and Xray XB823.

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Hong Kong electric onroad chassis manufacturer Xpress has announced the release of an entry level version of its M-Chassis, the Arrow AM1S.  Launching the shaft driven AM1, which is a M-Chassis size version of its Arrow AT1 1:10 electric touring car, back in June, the AM1S kit has been made more economical through the use of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) for the Main Chassis and Top Deck instead of carbon fibre.  The car also gets a more tradition shock tower set-up using FRP shock towers.  The AM1S features 4WD Shaft Drive Floating Gearbox System with a sealed transmission gearbox with drive via composite instead of aluminium propeller shafts.

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A brand well known in drone racing/FPV circles, RadioMaster has announced the upcoming release of its MT12 surface radio.  The RadioMaster MT12 is a pioneering open-source surface radio, and the first surface radio officially supported by EdgeTX, ExpressLRS, and the Multi-module project.  Boasting 10 physical inputs and the capability to handle either 16 or 32 channels*, the MT12 is primed for a wide array of surface models, from cars and trucks to boats and beyond.  Featuring extensive customisability and a versatile operating system, the MT12 stands out as a highly configurable surface radio, prepared to excel in virtually any scenario.

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Serpent has announced its latest 1:10 Touring Car with the release of the Medius X20 ’24 that will be offered in carbon and aluminium chassis version kits.  The 1:10 Touring car market has changed with some new and innovative designs and Serpent have been working hard on their latest and best EP touring car yet.  New and improved suspension geometry give maximum rotation.  A newly engineered aluminium rear diff, along with a completely new designed rear upper arm link setup providing increased adjustability.  The car gets new style flex shock mounts with included 13mm shocks.  Also with the new style split top deck the flex is adjustable like never before.

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Yokomo has announced the up coming release of the “Rookie Drift RD2.0”, a new basic chassis release from the Japanese manufacturer who have been pioneers in the field of drift R/C racing.  The base specs have been enhanced by improving the steering angle and securing rear grip, etc., so that even first-time drifters can enjoy the experience of drifting.  The chassis configuration is also designed with future expansion in mind, and can be customised with optional parts.  In addition to the standard assembly kit, a value-priced kit with a YG-302V2 steering gyro will also be available, ideal for first-time drift RC challengers.

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In its latest 1:10 Touring Car kit release, Hong Kong’s 3Racing introduces its Cero 55 GA Version.  The main feature of GA edition of the entry level 55 is the use of matt carbon graphite compared to fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) used in the standard model.  The 55 GA gets a matt carbon graphite main chassis, upper deck, rear body post plate and servo mount.

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Japanese Electric Touring Car manufacturer and 2022 World Championship podium finishers Axon has pre-released some specifications and images of their long-awaited full kit TC10/3.  The Axon TC10 has continuously evolved as a high-end touring car with strong performances under the product concept of providing the ultimate high-end touring car.  The new TC10/3 gets refined handling and an improved chassis balance.  Due for release in December, Axon will release further details on the final production kit shortly.  The successful TC10/2 Touring Car was released in March 2022.

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Yokomo has released the Drift Package 2WD Pandem GR86 RTR 1:10 drift car.  Coming complete with painted body and pre-assembled adjusted chassis, all you need to go drifting is 4 AA batteries for the transmitter.  Rear 2WD drive produces cool counter drift while the latest steering gyro system allows for highly stable operation.  Drifting on asphalt surfaces, short-hair carpets, and P-tile floors is easy, and the latest 2.4GHz digital controller can also be used to produce delicate movements.  In addition to the controllers, a battery for driving and a USB charging adapter are also included, making this a truly complete Ready-To-Run package.

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Schumacher has released its newest 1:10 Formula chassis the ICON 2 Worlds.  The car has already enjoyed successful on track with wins at the 2022 IFMAR World Cup, 2023 EFRA European Cup, and the 2022 ETS series, all driven by Schumacher team driver Andreas Stiebler.  Now ICON 2 Worlds features some of the optional and development parts used by Andreas, now included in the kit, to make this the ultimate RC Formula racing machine.  The optionals include new Horizontal Alloy Wing Mount offering improved strength.  New Vertical Carbon Fibre Wing Mount allows the wing to be lowered by 5mm compared to previous generation.  The ICON2 Worlds get new Lightweight low centre of gravity CNC alloy rear transmission housings.  Lowered bearing housings to ensure small diameter foam tyres can achieve desirable ride heights.  New Rear Springs that allow for full suspension travel when using softer spring rates.  New Rear Spring Seat to suit new springs and provide clearance to the axle.  The car are gets a new Montech Front and Rear wing for improved performance.  New Castor inserts with pre-defined settings built in (5° & 8°, 6° & 7°, 2.5° & 10.5°).  New Front King Pin provides the option to run more front droop which can result in more front grip while new Carbon Fibre Side Link Mount offers more space for electronics installation.  New Carbon Fibre Full Length Chassis for increased cornering predictability and improved rear traction suspension system.  The Worlds car now accepts optional rectangular weights to ballast up to weight limit.

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Following the release of its latest SD2.0 1:10 drift chassis in June, Yokomo has announced the release of a Purple and a Red edition of the RWD chassis.  The SD series of drift cars, which can achieve various specifications by reconfiguring parts, has evolved into the latest version, SD2.0.  While keeping the basic design of graphite double-deck chassis and gear-drive RWD, a thorough review of the weight balance and changes to the front Ackermann ratio have been made to further accentuate the latest RWD drift style.

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