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October 8, 2026

RC Maker SP2 XS Progressive Shock Absorbers

Having launched their second ever 1:10 Electric Touring Car, the SP2, during the Summer, RC Maker has officially released their new XS Progressive Shock Absorbers as an option for the car. The release follows extensive prototype testing and plenty of track time with the team, with the progressive shocks have already proven themselves at the highest level. At the penultimate round of the ETS in Andernach last month, making his debut for the Australian manufacturer Ronald Volker put them to impressive use in finish 2nd. Available as a complete set, individual components are available to purchase separately.

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October 8, 2026

F1 World C/Ship leader Antonelli warms up for Singapore GP with 1:8 testing at RCMC

Formula 1 World Championship leader Kimi Antonelli got himself warmed up for this weekend Singapore Grand Prix with some 1:8 Onroad testing at the newly resurfaced RCMC Marine Parade track which officially reopens this weekend with the hosting of the 20th Singapore Nitro Grand Prix. A race which sees the entry headed by Mugen Seiki’s 1:8 Onroad World Champion Shoki Takahata and newly crowned 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion Naoto Matsukura, Antonelli joined some of the biggest names in Nitro Onroad on Wednesday spending 3-hours at the track. A regular at Lamberto Collari’s track in Bologna, Italy, where he is from, Antonelli drove an Infinity IF18-3 that had been specially prepared for him by the 9-time World Champion. Impressing all the drivers with his RC driving skills, getting to drive alongside the F1 star, Matsukura was especially impressed by the 20-year-old’s enthusiasm for wanting to drive RC highlighting he spent most of his time at Singapore’s only permanent onroad track up on the drivers stand and working on his driving, taking just one or two 10-minute breaks. On his best lap Antonelli was just 1:10 of a second of Matsukura’s which was under the track record, the new surface increasing the speed quite a bit. While Kimi will race for Mercedes on the streets of Singapore this weekend, his father Marco will race 1:8 at the Singapore Nitro Grand Prix.

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October 8, 2026

O.S. Speed R21 EURO3 Onroad Engine

O.S. Engines used last weekend’s 64th All Japan Model & Hobby Show.to announce its latest O.S. Speed R21 offering the EURO3. The Japanese manufacturer, who plan to release the new competition engine in November, say they have achieved an overall increase in power output while maintaining the smooth, flat power characteristics of O.S. Speed R21 EURO2. The crankcase features the proven R21 EURO2 crankcase with ceramic bearings while for the crankshaft they have selected the R2105 crankshaft, which features two 4.5 mm diameter tungsten weights with this set-up contributing to improved throttle response. The cylinder liner features a newly designed structure that offers excellent overall balance while the piston is the same as R2106, but it has undergone a special treatment to enhance its resistance to seizure. THE Innerhead features a redesigning of the fin for better heat management with the outerhead retaining the signature black colour of O.S. SPEED with newly designed laser logo. The carburetor features a dust cover to avoid fuel leakage and air in the line with “Dust cover ring”. In addition to a stand alone engine there will be a Combo set that comes with TR03 EFRA2196+MR05.

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October 7, 2026

Aerox Tyre Sidewall Gluing Jig

Aerox, the accessories brand from Schumacher, has introduced this new Tyre Sidewall Gluing Jig. Suitable for 1:10 Offroad, Touring Car, and MTC, the jig is designed to make sidewall gluing easier, cleaner and more consistent. It allows you to precisely adjust the height of the sidewall glue in a simple, clean way. Fit a pivot ball to the face of the jig using an M3 x 12 countersunk screw, or use the supplied ball studs of varying lengths. The ball studs can be securely locked in position with the included steel nut, allowing you to achieve the required height. Measure it for repeatable action next time. A higher pivot point creates a steeper angle, providing higher coverage across the sidewall. Higher coverage = less steering. The outer ring is for offroad tyres and the inner is for touring car tyres. Place the jig in a plastic tyre bag, apply some spots of glue in the rim area and spin the tyre around.

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October 7, 2026

Mugen Seiki MSX1 1:10 4WD Electric Buggy

Having entered the 1:10 competition buggy market at the 2023 IFMAR World Championships in Arizona with the 2WD MSB1, Mugen Seiki has just released details of its long awaited 4WD kit, the MSX1. Seen in prototype form at the 2025 World Championships in Australia, the Japanese manufacturer say they MSX1 ‘combines an efficient drivetrain layout with a durable design and extensive setup options, giving racers the ability to fine-tune the buggy to suit a wide range of track conditions and driving styles.’ The MSX1 utilises a lightweight and durable 2.5mm A7075 T6 aluminium chassis featuring an 8-degree kick-up. The chassis design provides a strong foundation for the buggy while helping deliver predictable handling and stability. Key features of the new buggy include height-adjustable front and rear gearboxes, allowing the differential position to be adjusted to three different heights. This provides racers with additional tuning options to alter the buggy’s handling characteristics and optimise performance for different track conditions. A slipper clutch provides an additional tuning option for managing power delivery, while the adjustable front one-way allows racers to fine-tune the drivetrain characteristics to match their preferred driving style and track conditions. Durable 7-degree aluminium caster blocks provide precise front-end geometry and contribute to the MSX1’s responsive and consistent handling. The MSX1 comes complete with a lightweight, stylish kit lexan body designed to complement the buggy’s modern appearance while helping reduce unnecessary weight.

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October 7, 2026

Pro-Line Shredder 2.2 Carpet Buggy Tyres

New from Pro-Line Racing comes the Shredder 2.2 Carpet Buggy Tyre. Made in the USA and offered in CR3 and RC4 compounds, the Shredder’s directional configuration means changing the mounting direction allows racers to tune the balance between forward and side bite based on track conditions, available grip, and the handling feel they want from the car. The Shredder lineup includes dedicated front and rear options, allowing racers to build a more balanced and consistent tyre setup across multiple buggy configurations.

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October 6, 2026

ALF1 Racing Designs ALF1’27 Battery Box & Wings

California based ALF1 Racing Designs is offering a number of parts from it upcoming ALF1’27 1:10 Formula 1 kit release with a new Battery Box and Wings as upgrades to existing owners of its ALF1’26 which was launched at the end of 2025. Key updates to the ’27 battery box are optional rearward body post holes, optional side body post holes and an up travel limiter (with set screws) for high grip and reducing traction rolling. It also gets a lightweight 3 gram battery strap. Design features of new ALF1’27 front wing low downforce profile for consistent feel at low and high speeds and new material for increased stiffness without sacrificing weight. Weighing 23 grams it is compatible with the Tamiya F104 bolt pattern and includes extra bolt on skid plate. Both produced in high visibility white colouring, the rear wing weighs 26 grams.

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October 6, 2026

Futura X1’27 Rubber Tyre Conversion

Italian car kit and optional parts manufacturer Futura, which is a part of Mikimodel, has released this Rubber Tyre Conversion front end for the new Xray X1 2027 1:10 Formula chassis. The two piece conversion narrows the front track width from 189 mm to 183 mm, allowing the use of standard production rubber tyres rather than just foam tyres. With the use of 5x10x3 mm narrow bearings, the track width can be reduced even further, down to 181 mm.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]