1:12 World Champion chassis manufacturer CRC based out of New York State, has released this split tweak brace found on it MetriCKs 2026 car. Made from CRC’s proprietary carbon fibre, the new brace design allows separate height adjustment of the centre spring and when using the new 3108 aluminium rotary dampers, the split tweak brace allows the use of the 3122 O-ring battery retainer.
Team Associated’s option parts & accessories brand Factory Team has introduced a number of new tools intended for onroad use. The new line includes an onroad wheel arch cutout tool for racing out the wheel cutouts on your body and ensure it is centred with the tyre. A new chassis balancing tool makes balancing your car easy, simply rest your vehicle on the balancing tool using the two holes in the chassis (one on the front, one on the rear). A stepped ride height gauge allows for easy ride height adjustment readings in 0.2mm increments starting from 3mm and ending at 7mm. Finally there is the 10mm droop gauge support blocks are machined to tight tolerances to allow for very precise and repeatable droop measurements. View more images here
New from Infinity for their IF14 Speciale 1:10 Electric Touring Car come these optional Aluminium Hub Carriers. Made in Japan for superior accuracy, rigidity, and performance, they deliver peak performance on high-grip surfaces. Infinity advise that when using spacers under the upper ball pivot (TS075), to use spacers 1mm thinner than those for the kit standard plastic hub carriers.
New from Max Machler’s MXLR brand is this M-FlexBumper intended for the Tamiya TT01 and TT02. The M-FlexBumper is a weight optimised version of their popular FlexBumper and which remains stable and strong enough for best performance. With a weight of ~13,5 grams the new M-FlexBumper version is more than 7 grams lighter than the standard FlexBumper version. The MXLR M-FlexBumper for the Tamiya TT01 & TT02 matches the original footprint of the #51226 “L” bumper, but with a lower overall profile. It is a direct replacement for the kit foam. The MX logo on the front side of the bumper gives proof the originality.
Having had the opportunity to inspect in person the very impressive new Hongyu GDC earlier this week on our way to cover this weekend’s SIGP Offroad race in Xiamen, the World Class facility has announced plans to add a permanent indoor carpet carpet track. Originally consisting of an outdoor asphalt track, a covered dirt offroad track (which hosted its opening race last weekend), and a covered asphalt track, it is the latter that will be redeveloped as the new indoor carpet track. The host venue for next year’s 2026 IFMAR 1:12 & ISTC World Championships, with 1:12 requiring to be run on carpet in a climate controlled area, Hongyu GDC has decided to create a more permanent track that meets these requirements and which can host future electric onroad race offering a replacement for the old GDC indoor track. With new transparent material sides (not glass) enclosing the original structure, based on the attention to detail in the rest of the facility, they will then lay and finish the carpet track to cover all the needs electric onroad racers would have. With the track work beginning imminently, the new track will open with the hosting of the 1:12 Asian Championships on December 4-7th, these followed the next weekend by the Asia Touring Car Championships. With no official Worlds Warm-up Race, the Asian Championships will be an opportunity for racers to test at the new carpet facility before the Worlds at the the end of March. As part of the new carpet track build Hongyu GDC has a number of billboards available to manufacturers. Registration for the 1:12 Asia Championships can be made here for Stock & here for Modified.
With Team Associated fans living in hope that the American brand would re-enter the 1:12 competition market after its return to touring car last year with the TC8, it looks like they will have to be content with a re-release for now with the announcement of that the 1986 RC12L is back in production. The RC12L is one of the most legendary 1:12 electric on-road pan cars ever produced was originally released in 1983 and was designed by Roger Curtis (RC) and Gene Husting as an evolution of the RC12E. It introduced a lighter, stiffer chassis and refined suspension geometry that gave racers unprecedented corner speed and precision. The “L,” attributed to both “LOSI”, after Gil Losi Jr., who designed the all-new ball joint Tbar/rear pod, and “Linear” reflecting its smooth, predictable handling that quickly became the new benchmark in competitive 1:12-scale racing. The re-release is true reproduction of the original RC12 released in 1986.
Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has introduced a brand-new 1.2mm steel chassis for Electric Touring Car with specific finishes for Stock and Modified. The two chassis are identical in shape and weight, but differ in their treatment and steel type. Mikimodel developed a specific chassis for the Stock Class that’s softer and more elastic, and a frame for the Modified that’s harder and less flexible. They worked hard on the recessed vases in the frame, seeking the correct flex for the correct weight, which in the previous version was excessive. We tried to find the right weight balance. Working hard to find durable screws that would have minimal impact on the frame, the kit for both class models includes a screw set.
Having teased their first F1 body shell when they released their aftermarket Spring Steel Chassis for Touring Cars, new Italian start-up Boost RC has unveiled its Echo F1 body and Halo + Helmet Kit for 1:10 Formula racing. Designed from the ground up using advanced CAD technologies and produced in high-quality 0.7 mm Lexan, the Echo F1 represents the perfect balance between lightness, strength, and dynamic precision, created for the most demanding RC racers. Every line of the Echo F1 was shaped with a precise purpose of sharp and accurate steering for immediate corner entry for xxceptional smoothness and balance throughout the turn. High rear downforce ensuring superior traction and acceleration at corner exit. Beyond its performance, the Echo F1 captures the true essence of Formula 1 — both modern and classic. Its aerodynamic design draws direct inspiration from real F1 cars, featuring sculpted sidepods with functional air intakes and lateral outlets, as well as angled exhausts, blending aerodynamic efficiency with striking visual impact. As the ideal compliment, Boost RC also introduce the Halo + Helmet Kit, designed to give your model the unmistakable look of modern Formula 1 cars. Each component is 3D printed in high-precision resin, ensuring outstanding surface detail and perfect compatibility with the Echo F1 cockpit. The kit includes both halo and helmet, supplied unpainted and ready for customisation. From the curvature of the halo to the sculpted shape of the helmet, every detail respects the proportions and design cues of real Formula 1 cars, completing the Echo F1 concept with authentic realism and strong visual impact.
