German brand Kaemtech Racing Products has released this Alloy Link Mount for the Schumacher LD2 / LD3 2WD Buggy. Precision CNC machined and black anodised, the new link front mount eliminates a problem with upper link mounting with its integrated threads allowing the ball joint to be screwed directly in place. With no lock nut required, this significantly simplifies setup changes while all setup options from the original part remain available.
Czech brand Uli-Tech has created this Diff Tool set for building Awesomatix diffs. The company say it is specially designed to make your work as easy as possible during rebuilds, including the fact that you do not have to remove the pulley during installation, and excess oil is guided by the seal to an easily wipeable place. The development was carefully tested by people who have been racing with the Awesomatix chassis for a long time and who are confident this tool will make your work much easier and more precise. For video demo of the Uli-Tech Diff Tool click here.
New German RC start-up Avalon Racing has unveil its upcoming Vortex 1:10 Electric Touring Car Body Shell releasing a number of renders of its first creation. Established by Andy Kühne and Julius Schaefer, they say the Vortex is an all-new, high-performance polycarbonate bodyshell designed from the ground up. Developed entirely in Germany using state-of-the-art 3D CAD technology and validated through extensive on-track testing by various drivers, they say Vortex is set to become a serious contender for competitive drivers seeking measurable aerodynamic gains. Using a complete rethink of downforce and rotation, at the heart of the Vortex concept is a fundamental re-engineering of how downforce, rotation, and chassis responsiveness interact at the limit. The body’s signature ducktail rear design simultaneously reduces rotational inertia and generates strong, predictable downforce through corners — a combination that translates directly into higher corner speeds and more consistent lap times. A curved rear wing profile ensures optimal airflow and rear grip, while a wide rear wing adjustment range gives drivers the flexibility to fine-tune the setup for different track surfaces, grip levels, and driving styles. Additional geometric stiffness built into the body structure ensures that aerodynamic loads are transferred efficiently to the chassis. The EFRA-Homologated Avalon Vortex, which will be made in Germany, is scheduled for release in Spring 2026.
Having unveiled the car to the world at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Germany at the end of January, with the actual release of the kit nearing Tamiya has released official images and details for their latest competition 1:10 Electric Touring Car. While we have since photographed the TRF421X of Souta Goto at the legendary TITC race in Fenruary, where the Japanese driver showed its capabilities by putting the car in the A-Main, official photographs from Tamiya always get the iconic brand’s world wide fan base excited. While Tamiya don’t officially have a pro TRF race team like they once had, the TRF421X will sell itself with the Japanese manufacturer announcing the kits will be ‘On sale around May 30, 2026’. Unlike other manufacturer’s in touring car, Tamiya don’t do big galleries!
First held in 2001 and having establish itself as Asia’s most influential hobby and model exhibitions, April 17-19 will see the staging of the 24th edition of Hobby Expo China. Taking place in the Beijing Exhibition Centre in the capital city and covering 25,000 square metres of exhibition space, last year the expo welcomed more than 70,000 visitors who were greeted by more than 320 international & Chinese exhibitors showcasing their products and also using the opportunity to unveiled new products. One such exhibitor was Taiwan’s Hong Nor who gave its first public showing of its XB5 1:8 Nitro Buggy release which has proven a hugely successful return for the manufacturer to the competition offroad market. HEC has become a key platform for connecting global brands, distributors, and hobby enthusiasts across the entire model industry and is the country’s only International hobby exhibition approved by the Ministry of Commerce in China. It also brings together the entire industry chain, from design and manufacturing to distribution and retail. HEC serves too as a key gateway for international companies seeking commercial opportunities and market access in China. With Chinese manufacturers having become key established brands in the RC racing scene, Hobbywing and Flysky are among the home manufacturers taking part in the HEC while international exhibitors include legacy brands like Kyosho and Futaba. Red RC will be making the trip to Beijing to visit the 2026 Hobby Expo China which in addition to two halls of RC car related products also has halls covering RC aircraft and boats, diecast cars, scale models (military, civil, railway, aerospace), figures, collectibles, creative models, model-making tools & materials, and additive manufacturing for 3D printing.
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Taiwanese manufacturer Ming Yang has announced the upcoming release of its newest 1:8 Nitro Buggy Kit, the MY3. The 2023 FEMCA Championship winning manufacturer with team driver Jeff Wang, has released two CAD images of their latest buggy which is due for release in April. While giving no details of the new kit or improvements over the previous MY2, they did confirm an electric version of the MY3 is set to follow later. Wang used an example of the MY3 to claim a podium at the SIGP in Xiamen, China, over the weekend, the race won by Japan’s Kouki Kato.
Well known Tamiya website The RC Racer has released files for the 3D printing of a Front Stiffener for the iconic Japanese manufacturer’s TRF421X 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Now common options in modern touring car, the Front stiffener helps with preventing the bonnet flexing on lightweight body shells. Run by Craig Howard, The RC Racer has created two versions – Soft or Solid. This Soft allows a little more flex at the front of the bulkhead. It makes the front end more stable into the corner. The Solid version is if you want to keep more initial bite into the corner.
Mugen Seiki Racing, the US distributor for the Japanese manufacturer, has announced the release of a new +4mm chassis for the MBX8R 1:8 Nitro Buggy. The hard coated aluminium chassis makes for a longer wheelbase for added stability. In addition to the longer chassis option, they have also added a 119mm Rear Center Drive Shaft which is necessary to make the conversion. Sold as a set, it is also possible to by the chassis and shaft individually.
Source: Mugen Seiki Racing [mugenracing.com]
