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October 9, 2026

Carisma M40F 1:10 Mid-Motor FWD Kit

Better known for its officially-licensed hobby-grade RTR kits, Hong Kong manufacturer Carisma has released the M40F, and Mid-Motor 1:10 FWD Kit in their M40 series. Explaining their M40F release, they state, ‘Every few years, Carisma runs a special off-the-chart development program for the R&D team. Most of these projects stop after the prototyping stage. Once in a while, one stands out. The M40F is that project.’ They added, ‘The recent launch of the Honda FL5 Civic Type R created a lot of interest in a proper FWD chassis to pair with Honda Civic bodies. That demand gave the project a clear purpose: build a front-wheel-drive car that feels different, works with 190 mm bodies, and is enjoyable to assemble and drive.’ As a kit they say, ‘the M40F is positioned for hobby customers who want a fresh FWD experience, not for the hardcore racing class. It is an assembly kit, so customers install their own motor, ESC, servo, radio and battery.’

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October 9, 2026

Xpress Execute XQ11RR DLC Coated Steel Chassis

Hong Kong manufacturer Xpress has added the option of this 1.2mm DLC Coated Steel Chassis for their Execute XQ11RR 1:10 Competition Electric Touring Car. DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating is a thin film made of carbon that combines the extreme hardness of diamond with the smooth, slippery feel of graphite, and applied to the chassis reduces surface friction reducing the affect of the chassis bottoming out on the track.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

October 8, 2026

RC Maker SP2 XS Progressive Shock Absorbers

Having launched their second ever 1:10 Electric Touring Car, the SP2, during the Summer, RC Maker has officially released their new XS Progressive Shock Absorbers as an option for the car. The release follows extensive prototype testing and plenty of track time with the team, with the progressive shocks have already proven themselves at the highest level. At the penultimate round of the ETS in Andernach last month, making his debut for the Australian manufacturer Ronald Volker put them to impressive use in finish 2nd. Available as a complete set, individual components are available to purchase separately.

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October 8, 2026

F1 World C/Ship leader Antonelli warms up for Singapore GP with 1:8 testing at RCMC

Formula 1 World Championship leader Kimi Antonelli got himself warmed up for this weekend Singapore Grand Prix with some 1:8 Onroad testing at the newly resurfaced RCMC Marine Parade track which officially reopens this weekend with the hosting of the 20th Singapore Nitro Grand Prix. A race which sees the entry headed by Mugen Seiki’s 1:8 Onroad World Champion Shoki Takahata and newly crowned 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion Naoto Matsukura, Antonelli joined some of the biggest names in Nitro Onroad on Wednesday spending 3-hours at the track. A regular at Lamberto Collari’s track in Bologna, Italy, where he is from, Antonelli drove an Infinity IF18-3 that had been specially prepared for him by the 9-time World Champion. Impressing all the drivers with his RC driving skills, getting to drive alongside the F1 star, Matsukura was especially impressed by the 20-year-old’s enthusiasm for wanting to drive RC highlighting he spent most of his time at Singapore’s only permanent onroad track up on the drivers stand and working on his driving, taking just one or two 10-minute breaks. On his best lap Antonelli was just 1:10 of a second of Matsukura’s which was under the track record, the new surface increasing the speed quite a bit. While Kimi will race for Mercedes on the streets of Singapore this weekend, his father Marco will race 1:8 at the Singapore Nitro Grand Prix.

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October 8, 2026

O.S. Speed R21 EURO3 Onroad Engine

O.S. Engines used last weekend’s 64th All Japan Model & Hobby Show.to announce its latest O.S. Speed R21 offering the EURO3. The Japanese manufacturer, who plan to release the new competition engine in November, say they have achieved an overall increase in power output while maintaining the smooth, flat power characteristics of O.S. Speed R21 EURO2. The crankcase features the proven R21 EURO2 crankcase with ceramic bearings while for the crankshaft they have selected the R2105 crankshaft, which features two 4.5 mm diameter tungsten weights with this set-up contributing to improved throttle response. The cylinder liner features a newly designed structure that offers excellent overall balance while the piston is the same as R2106, but it has undergone a special treatment to enhance its resistance to seizure. THE Innerhead features a redesigning of the fin for better heat management with the outerhead retaining the signature black colour of O.S. SPEED with newly designed laser logo. The carburetor features a dust cover to avoid fuel leakage and air in the line with “Dust cover ring”. In addition to a stand alone engine there will be a Combo set that comes with TR03 EFRA2196+MR05.

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October 6, 2026

ALF1 Racing Designs ALF1’27 Battery Box & Wings

California based ALF1 Racing Designs is offering a number of parts from it upcoming ALF1’27 1:10 Formula 1 kit release with a new Battery Box and Wings as upgrades to existing owners of its ALF1’26 which was launched at the end of 2025. Key updates to the ’27 battery box are optional rearward body post holes, optional side body post holes and an up travel limiter (with set screws) for high grip and reducing traction rolling. It also gets a lightweight 3 gram battery strap. Design features of new ALF1’27 front wing low downforce profile for consistent feel at low and high speeds and new material for increased stiffness without sacrificing weight. Weighing 23 grams it is compatible with the Tamiya F104 bolt pattern and includes extra bolt on skid plate. Both produced in high visibility white colouring, the rear wing weighs 26 grams.

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October 6, 2026

Futura X1’27 Rubber Tyre Conversion

Italian car kit and optional parts manufacturer Futura, which is a part of Mikimodel, has released this Rubber Tyre Conversion front end for the new Xray X1 2027 1:10 Formula chassis. The two piece conversion narrows the front track width from 189 mm to 183 mm, allowing the use of standard production rubber tyres rather than just foam tyres. With the use of 5x10x3 mm narrow bearings, the track width can be reduced even further, down to 181 mm.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

October 6, 2026

Team Powers Ultra Light Weight Carbon V2 Setup Board

Hong Kong brand Team Powers has announced two new upcoming product releases in their Ultra Light Weight Carbon Graphite V2 Setup Board and Setup Board Level Adjuster Stand. The Carbon Graphite V2 Setup Board V2 is specifically engineered for 1:10 Touring Cars with enhancements being a built-in bubble level to ensure an accurate, level setup anywhere. It has also been updated to 400 x 275 x 10mm to better accommodate modern chassis layouts. Weighing approximately 500 grams it offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Made from a high-quality carbon fibre construction that utilises an internal PC honeycomb core, it is reinforced with a protective four-sided aluminium edge stripe. This advanced structure ensures absolute flatness and prevents warping caused by environmental temperature or humidity changes. The Setup Board Level Adjuster Stand is engineered to help you level any brand of setup board flawlessly its universal fit compatible with all major setup board brands. Machined from durable, lightweight aluminium it has 16mm base height with a ~10mm micro-adjustment range.

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