June 18, 2026

MXLR FlexFill Body Insert for Avalon Vortex Body

The most talked about body shell in RC racing at the moment, MXLR has created this FlexFill Body Insert for the Avalon Vortex 1:10 EP Touring Car Body.  With its long front nose, there is a big gap to be filled between bumper and shell to keep the front in perfect shape under aero load and prevent it from bending down at high speed.  Usually ordinary body shell foam is used here, which works fine in most cases – but with more than 15mm of gap to be filled in the middle section, foam is simply not a reliable option anymore.  It deflects, it wiggles, and it costs you front end consistency exactly where you need it most.  Already before the first big showing of the body, MXLR came up with a solution for this issue with their specially shaped FlexFill Body Inserts.  Made from TPU and matched to the exact shape and angle of the Vortex front end, they provide the perfect fitment with the bidy – and a perfect match with the MXLR FlexBumpers and most kit bumpers.  Installation is simple using thin double sided tape (not included) to mount the FlexFill Body Inserts inside your Vortex shell.  The full set weighs only ~2.3 grams, while the amount of ordinary body foam needed to fill the same area comes in at ~1.9grams  meaning you get a massive gain in stability and consistency for almost no weight penalty.

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June 17, 2026

Schumacher CAT PB Titanium Chassis

New from Schumacher comes this Titanium Chassis for its CAT PB 1:10 4WD Buggy.  It gives the CAT PB a smoother, more predictable feeling buggy and the team have found this stiffer chassis adds consistency and confidence over a run.  A controlled front end feel provides comfort in all conditions.  The titanium chassis is 20 grams heavier than the kit alloy chassis.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


June 17, 2026

JConcepts RC10 Gen2 Alu Steering Bellcrank

JConcepts has introduced this Gen2 Aluminium Steering Bellcrank for the Team Associated RC10.  Having evaluated the options, the Florida company built an all-aluminium design bringing the driving bell-crank into a one-piece and solid design, increasing steering response and feel.  The idler bellcrank sports a beefy and similar design giving the vehicle a symmetrical feel.  The parts are available in blue or black anodising and feature silver chamfered edged highlighting and laser-etched JC logo for brand authenticity.  The bellcranks are bearing supported with heavy-duty flanged bearings and include threaded standoffs.  The threaded standoffs attach to the chassis nose piece first utilizsing the included JConcepts 8/32” x 5/16” titanium screws and the rest of the assembly install and secure over the standoffs. An aluminium washer is included to secure the top end of the assembly with 4-40 x 5/16” FHCS. JConcepts also includes 5.5 x 4mm titanium ball-studs for each location on the aluminium steering hole locations.

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June 16, 2026

Exotek F1Ultra R5 Group C Conversation

Having floated the idea last year of releasing a Tamiya Group C conversion for their F1Ultra R5, Exotek is now offering limited run of the conversion kits.  The Group C kit converts and widens the F1Ultra R5 into a full blown 200mm wide Group C race car.  Accepts any of the Tamiya Group C bodies for amazing scale looks and incredible handling thanks to the high down force body work and Tamiya Group C foam tires and wheels.  Intended for the Exotek F1Ultra R5 or R5 CW kits, a Tamiya Group C kit with body is required to complete.

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June 16, 2026

Xray XP10 Rear Solid Axle Set

New from Xray is this Rear Solid Axle Set for its niche XP10 1:10 Pan Car.  The set includes a graphite solid axle shaft, aluminium rear wheel hub and hardware.  The super-light and tough graphite shaft gives perfect balance and smoothness for vibration-free operation.  Xray say the Solid Axle Set improves steering in high traction conditions.

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June 16, 2026

Schumacher CAT 2000 ‘Classic’ Transverse LiPo Mount Set

Schumacher has released this Transverse LiPo Mount Set for the their CAT 2000 ‘Classic’ 1:10 4WD Buggy.  The Transverse LiPo Mount repositions the battery from an offset longitudinal position, into a central transverse position.  This brings the mass of the battery along the vehicle’s centreline, reducing the car’s roll inertia and improving direction change.  The balance of the car can be further enhanced by the ability to move the battery side to side and fore-aft (via 2 positions).  The belt is guided over the battery using a power roller, mounted from a central Aluminium Alloy Brace, and the belt tension can be adjusted.

View Transverse LiPo Mount Set fitted here


June 15, 2026

Nagashima becomes new Japanese 1:12 Champion

CRC’s Yugo Nagashima is the new JMRCA Japanese 1:12 National Champion.  Hosted for the previous two years at the Tsukuba RC Park, this year the championship was staged at World Jam Racing track in the Gunma Prefecture.  Four rounds of qualifying would see factory Roche driver Hayato Ishioka secure the Open Class TQ, the 2024 Champion fastest in all rounds.  Behind it was Kazuki Yamashita who would start 2nd with Nagashima lining up P3 ahead of Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu with defending Champion Shota Watanabe completing the Top 5.  In the finals Ishioka looked to continue his dominant form but on the final lap of A1 he would loose his lead with Nagashima getting through for the win along with Yamashita taking 2nd.  A2 would see another Ishioka lead for half the race but again in the closing laps it was Nagashima who came through for the win at the Japanese title.  Holding on to win A3, Ishioka would finish 2nd overall with Roche team-mate Watanabe completing the podium.  In the Sports Class it was Toyoki Yamada who took the TQ and the title.

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June 15, 2026

T-Works XB8 Front Hub Weight System

Continuing to roll out Front Hub Weight Systems, T-works’ latest version is for the XB8 1:8 Buggy platform from Xray.  The set consists of 2 piece aluminium mounting plates and anodised precision balancing brass weights in both 5 and 10 gram options.  The plate is mounted to each steering hub which in turn becomes a fixing point for the weights.  These can be switched between four height options to adjust the front weight distribution to the sensitivity required.

View system mounted here


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