September 24, 2025

SkyRC Type35 PD-Powered 2–4S Lithium Battery Charger

In another new addition to their extensive range of battery chargers, SkyRC has unveiled the new Type35, a compact USB-C PD-powered charger tailored for 2–4S LiPo, LiHV, and LiFe packs.  Weighing just 53 grams, about a quarter the size of a smartphone, the Type35 delivers up to 35W and 2A output through the balance port, eliminating the need for extra adapters.  Designed for portability and simplicity, it’s ideal for FPV pilots and RC enthusiasts who need reliable charging in the field or on the bench.  A tri-color LED provides instant status updates, while smart thermal management ensures safe, efficient performance even under load.  Whether you’re at the track, in the workshop, or off the grid, the Type35 keeps your packs ready fast.

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September 23, 2025

Team Associated RC10T7 & RC10SC7 Team Kits

Team Associated has released their latest 1:10 Truck and Short Course kits, the RC10T7 & RC10SC7 Team Kits.  Both based on Team Associated’s RC10B7 platform, the Team Kits are the next iteration of the successful truck and short course truck platforms. Design goals were to lower CG, add durability, and incorporate the RC10B7 adjustability and performance. Engineers inside Team Associated’s Area 51 first priority was the design of the new 3-gear laydown transmission to reduce drag and transfer all of the power to the larger tyres.  Both kits shares key components with the RC10B7 and RC10B7D Team Kits, making it easier than ever to run multiple classes at the same time.  The primary suspension update is to lower the CG with shorter 25mm long front and 31mm long rear 13mm big bore shocks.  The new chassis design is a stronger truck version of the RC10B7 buggy design and gets a new truck specific gull wing long arm suspension to improve grip and predictability in all conditions.  On top of that, the kit includes updated zero KPI steering blocks and updated caster blocks, along with the legacy B7 features for tuning the front end feel. The new steel front inner hinge pin brace and updated B7 V2 caster block add to front end durability.  The new RC10T7 offers the same mounting locations along with anti-roll bar hardware as the RC10B7 while pairing nicely with wide mount anti-roll bars that fit the new suspension arms.

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September 23, 2025

JConcepts 0 Offset Alu Clamping Servo Horn

New from JConcepts comes this 0 Offset Aluminium Clamping Servo Horn.  The 0 off-set nature of this design works in conjunction with the #5209 JConcepts steering kit and in particular the alternate pick-up point on the JConcepts bell cranks matches this new servo horn and provides a proper alignment.  The broad base of the horn tapers to the connection area where the steering takes place.  The boss on top surrounds the ball-end and provides a hefty surface for steering direction.  Small ribs have been added on the sides to help strengthen the unit in a twisting fashion and a deep pocket hides the 3mm standard mounting screw.  The entire horn has been retouched with chamfer highlight edging and laser etched with JC and the tooth count for high-end looks and authenticity.  Available in black anodising, the 16.5mm clamping servo horn is great for vehicles such as the RC10B7 using the #5209 steering kit and others which require the same height.

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September 23, 2025

1:12 World Champ Mächler returns for MonTech NYGP

Reigning IFMAR 1:12 Spec World Champion Max Mächler has been confirmed as one of the front runners from last year’s MonTech New York Grand Prix who returns for the 7th edition of the leading US race at the 360v2 RC track in New Rochelle, New York, new month.  Claiming a podium finish in 1:12 Mod, Awesomatix team manager Mächler joins his French team driver Lucas Urbain and Xray’s Jan Ratheisky as some of the international entries who will take on the October 16th to 19th event.  Track owner and long time 1:12 racer Donny Lia has put together a race program that is made up of 9 different classes with 1:12 racers having the options of Mod, 13.7, 17.5 and LMH 1:12, while for Touring Car racers there is Modified, 21.5, 25.5, and 25.5 LMH (LeMans Hypercar) as well as FWD.  One of the biggest indoor tracks in the US and situated just a 20-minute train ride from the centre of the City That Never Sleeps,  you can register your entry for the 2025 MonTech New York Grand Prix here.

Source: Fordham 360 Hobbies & Raceway [Facebook]


September 23, 2025

Xray NT1 2026 Conversion Set

Xray is offering this 2026 Conversion Set to owners of its 2023 NT1 1:10 Nitro Touring Car, the updated parts making the car more stable, offering higher corner speed, and overall easier to drive.  The set features short shock absorbers with shorter & softer springs, updated carbon front & rear shock towers and uses thinner anti-roll bars.  You also get shock absorbers mounted to arms via carbon extensions and new carbon downstop backstops allow more precise downstop adjustment. A carbon front upper stiffener mounted only to the chassis increases front-end flex.  Revised steering geometry & lighter design is achieved with carbon 2-dot steering extensions. A rear carbon brace redesigned creates more flex while the rear end remains stable without loss of traction. Carbon spacer for rear shock tower ensures improved tower and shock mounting. New CVD driveshafts simplify adjustment & improve reliability.  An aluminium Centax clutch bell with hard nickel coating is lighter for increased drivetrain performance while an aluminium washer for the belt tensioner prevents belt from jumping off the pulley.  Finally new throttle/brake joints with steel bushings give smoother & more precise operation.

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September 23, 2025

Awesomatix 1:12 Alloy Chassis Plate

Awesomatix has added a new Chassis Plate option for its 1:12 platform, the new AM1204XT chassis plate features the same slim, narrow design as the steel version but machined from a special strong, more flexible alloy.  Offering similar flex characteristics to the AM1204WC aluminium chassis, it delivers enhanced performance with reduced weight.  At only ~40 grams, the AM1204XT is about 29 grams lighter than the steel plate chassis.  For installation, it requires ST112-6L screws to mount the motor mount and left bulkhead.  Alsoi new for its 1:12 is a new long C1.0 Rear Spring.  This version is 0,7mm longer, to provide bigger preload at setting of GUD (Gap Under Damper) when using AM1204XT or AM1204-WC Chassis plate in A12X car.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.net]


September 23, 2025

Collina retains ACI Italian Touring Car title – Report

Schumacher’s Mattia Collina has successful retained ACI Italian Touring Car title, the championship race of the Italian Motorsport Federation hosted at the renowned Minicar Fontanellato circuit.  The weekend delivered high-level competition, with over 80 drivers from across Italy who earned their spot through the “Coppa Italia di Zona” qualifying rounds.  The track, known for its technical layout and demanding conditions, provided the perfect stage for the four championship classes: Touring Modified, Touring Stock, GT +40 Masters and FWD.  Each class showcased intense battles, strategic driving and the finest talents in Italian RC racing.  In the premier class, Collina once again proved his dominance, securing the national title with a flawless performance in the Modified A-Main.  Alessio Menicucci (Team Infinity) and Jacopo Corna (Team Marka – Awesomatix) completed the podium after a tightly contested race.  Collina’s consistency, pace and race craft were unmatched, confirming his status as one of the top drivers in the country.

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September 22, 2025

Max Land’s new 1:10 Astro track hosts first race

Having announced the addition of a brand new 1:10 astroturf offroad track to the existing Max Land / RC Divoké Jelení racing complex back in July, the Czech Republic’s newest track hosted its first race over the weekend.  The opening event saw racers complete over four buggy classes with Mod and Stock of both 2WD and 4WD.  In 2WD Stock, it was the club’s own Martin Minyuk who claimed the TQ spot, while in 2WD Mod qualifying went the way of Daniel Hofman.  The 4WD action saw the Stock TQ claimed by another club member Vaclav Jires and while 4WD Mod went to the track’s very own Max Gotzl.  In the finals, 2WD Stock would be an intense fight before the overall win went to the TQ man Martin Minyuk and his Xray ahead of Vojtech Hejzlar with Pepa Vich’s Team Associated completing the podium.  In 2WD Mod, factory Xray driver Götzl overtook Hofman at the beginning of the first two legs of the A finals to seal the overall victory.  Vojtech Hujer made it an all XB2 podium.  In 4WD Stock, Jires managed to convert his TQ position into a win in front of Petr Vondrus for an Sworkz 1-2 ahead of the Xray of Vojtech Hejzlar.  4WD Mod saw Götzl win the first two legs to secure a double win at the opening event of his home track ahead of Hofman and Jindrich Jirak.  With the race wrapping up the Czech outdoor season, the club are looking forward to fully utilising the new astro track for the 2026 outdoor season.

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