June 27, 2025

MonTech CZ-06 1:12 body

In its latest 1:12 body shell creation, Mon-tech Racing presents the new CZ-06 which has been developed and optimised specifically for the GT12 category.  Just like its bigger sister, the CZ-06 stands out with its sharp and edgy lines, perfectly reflecting the style of today’s high-performance sports cars.  The body delivers excellent performance with the ideal balance of aerodynamics and stability.  The CNC-milled mold has been crafted using the latest available technologies, ensuring incredible detailing in every aspect of the body shell.  The 1:12 CZ-06, which will starting shipping in early July, will be available in two versions – Standard and “La Leggera”for those who demand even more performance.

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June 26, 2025

Takashima D-13 Rear Body Supports

Following the introducing of their rear body post support for the Schumacher Mi9, Takashima D-13 has expanded the range to cover a range cars from other leading touring car manufacturers.  Made from an ultra-lightweight yet durable material and designed to increase body shell stability and enhance rear-end traction, the new rear body supports are now available for the Mugen Seiki MTC3, the Awesomatix A800 series, the Xray X4’25, and Axon’s TC10/3.

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June 26, 2025

Mikimodel MS1.0 ‘Stock Spec’ Chassis

Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has released this brand new ‘Stock Spec Chassis’ for the Yokomo MS1.0 Electric Touring Car.  Specifically developed for the Stock category, in creating the new chassis they have stiffened the chassis a lot, working a lot on the openings of the rear differential.  They have also reduced the motor cutout.  Mikimodel say they have worked a lot on the research of a bidirectional carbon that increases traction as much as possible while maintaining stability and ease of driving.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

June 25, 2025

2025 IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World C/ship – Stage 1 Report

The Stage 1 report for the IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championships which take place in Santiago, Chile, later this year has been published by host club Club of Aeromodelos of Chile (CACH).  The 24th edition of IFMAR’s original World Championship takes place at country’s very impressive CACH facility which houses a variety of RC tracks and airfields and which will also host the 1:8 GT Worlds 2-months earlier.  Infinity and Dario Balestri are the defending 1:8 Onroad World Champions with Simon Kurzbuch the last World Champion to be crowned in South America when he won in Brazil in 2015.   Officially set to start on November 28th with IPD, the race will run over a ridiculously long 9-day period with December 6th (Sunday) reserved as a rain day.  The length of the IFMAR Onroad Nitro World Championships is an issue that has been raised for years as a barrier to participation yet it has still not be addressed by the governing body.  While we wont be there for the 9-days, Red RC look forward to making the trip to Chile to report on how the race unfolds.

View Stage Report here

June 24, 2025

Wins for Sawada and Coelho at SIGP Onroad Grand Prix

Sunpadow Batteries’ annual SIGP International Onroad Grand Prix took place over the weekend in Xiamen, China, where Infinity pairing Jin Sawada and Bruno Coelho took the big wins.   In 1:10 Electric Touring Car it was Japanese driver Sawada who took the TQ ahead of the Xray of Singapore’s Nicolas Lee with Kouki Kato’s Infinity in P3.  As the defending SIGP Champion, Coelho would line-up 5th for the triple finals.  Fending off Coelho in A1, Sawada was able to win again in A2 to take the victory while winning A3 Coelho secured P2 with Lee completing the podium at the impressive 3-circle ARC International RC Racing Track.  Making a return to his roots after a long absence from the category,  in 1:8 Nitro Onroad  Coelho would secure the TQ ahead of his Australian team-mate Jesse Davis and Andy Moore with former 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion Meen V in fourth.  After the Semi finals it was Capricorn driver Meen V who would start P2 behind Coelho but the Portuguese ace had lost none of his nitro skills and setting the fastest lap was able to take the win by 4-laps from Davis and Moore with Meen missing out on the podium in P4.

Image: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

June 24, 2025

Contact RC updated 1:8 Circuit tyre program

Contact RC Tyres has announced an update to their foam 1:8 circuit tyre program.  A brand that was born from RC racing’s original competition category, the British based brand has due to improved material sourcing been able to vastly improve their 1:8 program.  The new sourcing improves consistency and the quality of tyre production, giving the racer a better product than before.  Pre-mounted on 5-spoke rims, they offer a 32 shore front in both standard and light options with a 35 sore rear also in standard and light options.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 24, 2025

Xpress Execute XQ11 Camberlink Stiffener Set V2

Xpress has introduced a completely new redesigned V2 camberlink stiffener set to work with their Execute XQ11 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  Featuring Aluminium Turnbuckle for lightweight, the complete overhaul allows the use of the same length turnbuckle and better position body support screw for when the suspension compresses.  The set includes 2 X Camberlink Prongs,  6 X Ball Ends, 4 X Aluminium Turnbuckles, 4 X Screws, and 2 X Pillow Balls.

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