October 29, 2026

RM2 Mushroom Scuff Pads

JConcepts, under the RM2 brand of Ryan Maifield, has released Mushroom Scuff Pads to help racers with prepping their tyres for mounting and racing conditions.  Racers have used moto-tools with sanding drums, sandpaper, flexible open-web pads, and highly abrasive items to scuff tyre beads prior to mounting, but now JConcepts has combined the handheld padded material into a cylindrical option fastened to a shank which allows racers to mount straight to a moto-tool.  The RM2 mushroom scuff pad allows repeated use, quick and easy attachment, and scuffing results without a deep burn or penetration into tyre beads.  Available in two different grit patterns, the green is more abrasive and should be used on tyres which have omitted a lot of surface bloom, cloud, or crud on the bead area.  The red item produces a slightly lighter texture upon sanding and with its softer nature is ideal for clay compound tyres and beads that do not require as much cleaning or scuff to the bead.  Each package contains 10 pieces to ensure a healthy selection for many tire mounting applications.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

October 28, 2026

Schumacher Eclipse 6 Legacy Front-End Conversion

Schumacher has introduced this Legacy Front-End Conversion for its Eclipse 6 1:12 kit.  Offering a simple, low-maintenance front-end design focused on consistent performance and improved drivability, the simplified design significantly reduces maintenance requirements while delivering long-lasting damping performance between rebuilds.  Designed to enhance driver feel and consistency, the conversion provides more natural, predictable handling and greater feedback from the front end, helping drivers build confidence and feel more connected to the car.  The Conversion is compatible with Schumacher’s U4845 Front Spring Tuning Set, and mass damper springs.  The Schumacher team utilised the conversion at Masters of Foam 2026, achieving some strong results and demonstrating its potential in high-level competition.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

October 28, 2026

Hudy Ultra Hard Steel Hex Tips

New from tool producer Hudy come these Ultra Hard Steel Hex Tips.  Available in 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5mm sizes and 20mm long, these premium tool tips deliver exceptional durability, wear resistance, and ultra-long life.  Each tip is precision-ground for a perfect fit, ensuring maximum precision and reliable performance during repeated use.  Designed as a direct replacement for Hudy tools, these are the most durable tool tips the Slovakian manufacturer has ever produced.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

October 28, 2026

VP-Pro expands 1:10 Rally Tyre Range

Having launched a new range of 1:10 Rally tyres in August, Chinese manufacturer VP-Pro expands the range by adding a fourth option in the form of the VP-1004.  Made of durable rubber material and built for varied surfaces, they say its unique thread pattern and angled groove provides maximum bite and superior traction at the track.  Providing long-lasting wear, they come pre-mounted on 16 spoked wheels which are available in White, Black, Grey, and Gold colour options.  With a 12mm Hex they are perfect for most 1:10 rally cars and they come as a set of 4 complete tyre/wheels including inserts in one package.

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October 27, 2026

Team Velocity VL-2 Late Model Oval Kit

Specialist oval racing manufacturer Team Velocity R/C has released their first purpose built Late Model oval kit with the entirely new VL-2.  Putting it through a considerable amount of testing they wanted to create an easy to build, durable, tunable, and fast kit.  Standard features include Ball Bearing supported Aluminium Steering Assembly, Aluminium Spindles, and Aluminium Rear Hubs.  HD 4mm carbon fibre shock towers support small bore shocks with location etched spring collars for small or big bore springs, Machined Delrin pistons, Low Friction X-Rings, and Aluminium standoffs with Delrin pivot balls.  The VL-2 also has adjustable flex rear design and Adjustable Diff height.

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October 27, 2026

2026 Hobby Culture Festival China (HCFC) – Preview

This weekend sees the 2nd edition of Hobby Culture Festival China (HCFC) return to Hangzhou, one of the seven ancient capitals of China, with the event bringing together competition & hobby RC, model exhibitions, interactive experiences, and hobby culture activities all under one roof.  Opening this Friday (Oct 3oth) and running until Sunday at the Hangzhou International Expo Center, HCFC will cover an area of 20,000 square metre and is expected to attracted tens of thousands of enthusiasts over the three days with, the 1st addition having attracted 26,500 visitors.  For the 2nd year of the event, the organisers are promising the exhibition will be fully upgraded to create a ‘super event’ that integrates RC cars, static models, model airplanes, model ships, and tanks.  With familiar RC brands Kyosho, HPI Racing, Hobbywing, FlySky, and SkyRC among the exhibitors, the event will also showcase competitive RC with China’s governing body for RC car activities, CMAC (Car Modelling Association of China) staging the National Championships for both Drifting and Rock Crawling alongside the main expo on two separate side by side track.  Linking the expo and the national championships for the 2026 HCFC will give enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the excitement of a national level championship up close.  It will also provide participating brands and drivers with the opportunity to interact directly with a large number of hobby consumers and potential future RC competitors.  Having attended the very impressive Hobby Expo China back in April, Red RC is excited to have been invited to Hobby Culture Festival China to experience what its organisers say is going to be very different kind of Expo.  Two disciplines we have yet to witness as competitive events, we are particularly interested in checking out the staging of the Drift and Rock Crawling Championships and learning about them and how visitors interact with each discipline.

Check out HCFC Floor Plan & Exbititor list here

October 27, 2026

Perfect Pass RC Diamond 200Mph+ Speed Wheels

All wheels may be round but they are not all equal and Florida based Perfect Pass RC has released their Diamond Wheels and tyre for 200+ mph which it has been developing 18-months.  The premium aluminium speed run wheels feature a 7075 aluminium rim with a proprietary rubber tyre and are built to replace foam wheels on plastic rim for 17mm hex RC cars.  Built for high speed runs, at 200+ mph, a tyre is under 20,000+ Gs of force trying to rip it apart.  Foam tires break down and plastic rims flex and wobble leading to cars getting destroyed so Perfect Pass RC came up with the Diamind Wheel as a solution.  Each rim is meticulously machined from super high quality 7075 aluminium at 97.5 mm OD by 42 mm wide with a tire thickness of 5.75mm.   The tyre is made from a proprietary blend of five specially made rubbers and elastomers that took 18 months to develop a tyre that can take the extreme forces at such high speeds run keeping its shape, rigidity and unmatched traction.  The glue that holds the tyre to the aluminium rim is also their own proprietary technology, and took months and months to develop. It is made to keep the tyre locked to the rim.  The axle hole and the 17mm hex pocket were carefully sized to be as tight as possible, to eliminate vibration, and at the same time big enough to fit most 17mm hex types on the market.  Having tried many blends and for speed runs, 50 Shore was the sweet spot between traction, durability and rigidity.  While 40-45 Shore gave slightly better traction, price was paid with reduced durability while 60-65 Shore felt too slippery and stability was sacrificed.

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