Exploring Radio Control Jets
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Radio control jets
are a fascinating and growing segment of radio control model aircraft. Even if you are an avid radio control enthusiast, you may be amazed by the level of detailed construction that some of the jets have on the market today.
Radio control jets come in all shapes and sizes, many fashioned as replicas of some of the top combat jets flown throughout the world. Much of the realism of these jet models comes from the fact that they have highly detailed cockpit features with lifelike model pilots at the helm. All of this detail is made visual by a clear canopy covering the cockpit.
If you are just looking for the basics in radio control jets, the two main differences in jet models are the construction material and the type of engines they use.
The construction material of radio control jets varies with the manufacturer, but they can be classified into three major categories. The first types are the balsa wood models. These are made with a mainly wooden frame onto which the other components are attached. These balsa wood models can be made very realistic, and they are fairly lightweight when complete.
The second type of RC jets are fiberglass models. These are a bit heavier but much more durable in construction. They are generally built from preformed fiberglass pieces. A lot of your beginner radio control jets are made from this type of construction.
The third, newest form is the injection-molded model jet. These jets have pieces that are made of plastic, which is melted and forced into the shape of various molds. This method of construction allows the plastic to be formed into tighter curves and more lifelike and aerodynamic model jet parts.
Another difference in radio control jets is the engine type. Some of the more basic jets have a ducted fan powered by a an electric motor or else a glow-type model aircraft engine. Other models are powered by turbine engines. These turbine engines are exactly what they sound like real jet engines.
Its important to note that the engine choice of an aircraft is not an afterthought. It is an essential part of the aircrafts design. You cant put a turbine engine on just any radio control jet. A turbine engine must be supported by a very structurally sound model jet frame. There is a lot of speed and vibration associated with a turbine engine, and your model has to be up to the physical strain.
*An important consideration of turbine engines is safety. A turbine engine requires a heavier fuel load, and it operates at high temperatures. If a jet with a turbine engine crashes, fire is likely to follow. If you are operating a turbine engine jet, be sure to carry along a proper fire extinguisher and keep your distance from spectators.
Radio control aircraft can be a fun and exciting hobby. And if you are into speed, radio control jets may be just what you are looking for.
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Electric radio control cars information
Gas Versus Electric Radio Control Cars
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If you're trying to choose from many
electric radio control cars
you wish to buy or build, you're probably curious about the different aspects of gas and electric cars. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, and its helpful to know their differences before you embark on your selection journey.
One of the obvious differences between
gas powered radio control cars
and electric radio control cars is the gas power versus the battery power. Electric cars dont have the logistics of fuel to contend with, which can be a messy part of gas powered cars. Gas powered cars, however, can attain higher speeds than their electric counterparts and attract many radio control racers because of this fact.
Another difference between the two is the amount of maintenance necessary to maintain the vehicle. Electric radio control cars require a lot less maintenance than gas powered radio control cars and this draws a lot of people towards the electric models. There are, however, some people for whom the maintenance is half (if not more) of the fun. They love to tinker with the gas powered cars and wouldnt give them up for the simplicity of the electric radio control cars. This is purely an individual thing, and you have to weigh your own feelings about maintenance against the different type of car.
The ability to run indoors and outdoors can be a benefit of electric radio control cars. Due to the exhaust of the gas powered models, they are not practical for use indoors. Electric radio control models are perfectly suited for indoor use, depending on the size of the model compared to the size and openness of your indoor space. Another factor that affects the ability of a gas powered car to run indoors as well as some outdoor areas is the noise. Gas powered cars are definitely noisier than their electric car counterparts, and this is something to take into consideration depending on the location you will be operating your car.
One area that the gas powered cars have a great advantage over electric radio control cars is the running time. Electric cars have limited time on their batteries, often as low as ten minutes on a single charge. After that time you either have to change the battery inside the car, or find a place to park the car while it charges. Batteries arent difficult to change, but its easier to purchase and carry a couple of bottles of nitro fuel than a bag full of rechargeable batteries. Gas powered cars have fair running times on a tank of gas, and can be easily refueled on the sidelines and quickly ready to hit the streets again.
Both gas and electric radio control cars have their pros and cons, and you just have to consider those against what you are looking for in your radio control vehicle. And if you just cant decide which of the types you like best, you can always get one of each to fit your mood!
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If you're trying to choose from many
electric radio control cars
you wish to buy or build, you're probably curious about the different aspects of gas and electric cars. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, and its helpful to know their differences before you embark on your selection journey.
One of the obvious differences between
gas powered radio control cars
and electric radio control cars is the gas power versus the battery power. Electric cars dont have the logistics of fuel to contend with, which can be a messy part of gas powered cars. Gas powered cars, however, can attain higher speeds than their electric counterparts and attract many radio control racers because of this fact.
Another difference between the two is the amount of maintenance necessary to maintain the vehicle. Electric radio control cars require a lot less maintenance than gas powered radio control cars and this draws a lot of people towards the electric models. There are, however, some people for whom the maintenance is half (if not more) of the fun. They love to tinker with the gas powered cars and wouldnt give them up for the simplicity of the electric radio control cars. This is purely an individual thing, and you have to weigh your own feelings about maintenance against the different type of car.
The ability to run indoors and outdoors can be a benefit of electric radio control cars. Due to the exhaust of the gas powered models, they are not practical for use indoors. Electric radio control models are perfectly suited for indoor use, depending on the size of the model compared to the size and openness of your indoor space. Another factor that affects the ability of a gas powered car to run indoors as well as some outdoor areas is the noise. Gas powered cars are definitely noisier than their electric car counterparts, and this is something to take into consideration depending on the location you will be operating your car.
One area that the gas powered cars have a great advantage over electric radio control cars is the running time. Electric cars have limited time on their batteries, often as low as ten minutes on a single charge. After that time you either have to change the battery inside the car, or find a place to park the car while it charges. Batteries arent difficult to change, but its easier to purchase and carry a couple of bottles of nitro fuel than a bag full of rechargeable batteries. Gas powered cars have fair running times on a tank of gas, and can be easily refueled on the sidelines and quickly ready to hit the streets again.
Both gas and electric radio control cars have their pros and cons, and you just have to consider those against what you are looking for in your radio control vehicle. And if you just cant decide which of the types you like best, you can always get one of each to fit your mood!
Electric radio control cars information
Gas Versus Electric Radio Control Cars
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If you're trying to choose from many
electric radio control cars
you wish to buy or build, you're probably curious about the different aspects of gas and electric cars. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, and its helpful to know their differences before you embark on your selection journey.
One of the obvious differences between
gas powered radio control cars
and electric radio control cars is the gas power versus the battery power. Electric cars dont have the logistics of fuel to contend with, which can be a messy part of gas powered cars. Gas powered cars, however, can attain higher speeds than their electric counterparts and attract many radio control racers because of this fact.
Another difference between the two is the amount of maintenance necessary to maintain the vehicle. Electric radio control cars require a lot less maintenance than gas powered radio control cars and this draws a lot of people towards the electric models. There are, however, some people for whom the maintenance is half (if not more) of the fun. They love to tinker with the gas powered cars and wouldnt give them up for the simplicity of the electric radio control cars. This is purely an individual thing, and you have to weigh your own feelings about maintenance against the different type of car.
The ability to run indoors and outdoors can be a benefit of electric radio control cars. Due to the exhaust of the gas powered models, they are not practical for use indoors. Electric radio control models are perfectly suited for indoor use, depending on the size of the model compared to the size and openness of your indoor space. Another factor that affects the ability of a gas powered car to run indoors as well as some outdoor areas is the noise. Gas powered cars are definitely noisier than their electric car counterparts, and this is something to take into consideration depending on the location you will be operating your car.
One area that the gas powered cars have a great advantage over electric radio control cars is the running time. Electric cars have limited time on their batteries, often as low as ten minutes on a single charge. After that time you either have to change the battery inside the car, or find a place to park the car while it charges. Batteries arent difficult to change, but its easier to purchase and carry a couple of bottles of nitro fuel than a bag full of rechargeable batteries. Gas powered cars have fair running times on a tank of gas, and can be easily refueled on the sidelines and quickly ready to hit the streets again.
Both gas and electric radio control cars have their pros and cons, and you just have to consider those against what you are looking for in your radio control vehicle. And if you just cant decide which of the types you like best, you can always get one of each to fit your mood!
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If you're trying to choose from many
electric radio control cars
you wish to buy or build, you're probably curious about the different aspects of gas and electric cars. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, and its helpful to know their differences before you embark on your selection journey.
One of the obvious differences between
gas powered radio control cars
and electric radio control cars is the gas power versus the battery power. Electric cars dont have the logistics of fuel to contend with, which can be a messy part of gas powered cars. Gas powered cars, however, can attain higher speeds than their electric counterparts and attract many radio control racers because of this fact.
Another difference between the two is the amount of maintenance necessary to maintain the vehicle. Electric radio control cars require a lot less maintenance than gas powered radio control cars and this draws a lot of people towards the electric models. There are, however, some people for whom the maintenance is half (if not more) of the fun. They love to tinker with the gas powered cars and wouldnt give them up for the simplicity of the electric radio control cars. This is purely an individual thing, and you have to weigh your own feelings about maintenance against the different type of car.
The ability to run indoors and outdoors can be a benefit of electric radio control cars. Due to the exhaust of the gas powered models, they are not practical for use indoors. Electric radio control models are perfectly suited for indoor use, depending on the size of the model compared to the size and openness of your indoor space. Another factor that affects the ability of a gas powered car to run indoors as well as some outdoor areas is the noise. Gas powered cars are definitely noisier than their electric car counterparts, and this is something to take into consideration depending on the location you will be operating your car.
One area that the gas powered cars have a great advantage over electric radio control cars is the running time. Electric cars have limited time on their batteries, often as low as ten minutes on a single charge. After that time you either have to change the battery inside the car, or find a place to park the car while it charges. Batteries arent difficult to change, but its easier to purchase and carry a couple of bottles of nitro fuel than a bag full of rechargeable batteries. Gas powered cars have fair running times on a tank of gas, and can be easily refueled on the sidelines and quickly ready to hit the streets again.
Both gas and electric radio control cars have their pros and cons, and you just have to consider those against what you are looking for in your radio control vehicle. And if you just cant decide which of the types you like best, you can always get one of each to fit your mood!
Electric radio control cars information
Gas Versus Electric Radio Control Cars
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If you're trying to choose from many
electric radio control cars
you wish to buy or build, you're probably curious about the different aspects of gas and electric cars. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, and its helpful to know their differences before you embark on your selection journey.
One of the obvious differences between
gas powered radio control cars
and electric radio control cars is the gas power versus the battery power. Electric cars dont have the logistics of fuel to contend with, which can be a messy part of gas powered cars. Gas powered cars, however, can attain higher speeds than their electric counterparts and attract many radio control racers because of this fact.
Another difference between the two is the amount of maintenance necessary to maintain the vehicle. Electric radio control cars require a lot less maintenance than gas powered radio control cars and this draws a lot of people towards the electric models. There are, however, some people for whom the maintenance is half (if not more) of the fun. They love to tinker with the gas powered cars and wouldnt give them up for the simplicity of the electric radio control cars. This is purely an individual thing, and you have to weigh your own feelings about maintenance against the different type of car.
The ability to run indoors and outdoors can be a benefit of electric radio control cars. Due to the exhaust of the gas powered models, they are not practical for use indoors. Electric radio control models are perfectly suited for indoor use, depending on the size of the model compared to the size and openness of your indoor space. Another factor that affects the ability of a gas powered car to run indoors as well as some outdoor areas is the noise. Gas powered cars are definitely noisier than their electric car counterparts, and this is something to take into consideration depending on the location you will be operating your car.
One area that the gas powered cars have a great advantage over electric radio control cars is the running time. Electric cars have limited time on their batteries, often as low as ten minutes on a single charge. After that time you either have to change the battery inside the car, or find a place to park the car while it charges. Batteries arent difficult to change, but its easier to purchase and carry a couple of bottles of nitro fuel than a bag full of rechargeable batteries. Gas powered cars have fair running times on a tank of gas, and can be easily refueled on the sidelines and quickly ready to hit the streets again.
Both gas and electric radio control cars have their pros and cons, and you just have to consider those against what you are looking for in your radio control vehicle. And if you just cant decide which of the types you like best, you can always get one of each to fit your mood!
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If you're trying to choose from many
electric radio control cars
you wish to buy or build, you're probably curious about the different aspects of gas and electric cars. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, and its helpful to know their differences before you embark on your selection journey.
One of the obvious differences between
gas powered radio control cars
and electric radio control cars is the gas power versus the battery power. Electric cars dont have the logistics of fuel to contend with, which can be a messy part of gas powered cars. Gas powered cars, however, can attain higher speeds than their electric counterparts and attract many radio control racers because of this fact.
Another difference between the two is the amount of maintenance necessary to maintain the vehicle. Electric radio control cars require a lot less maintenance than gas powered radio control cars and this draws a lot of people towards the electric models. There are, however, some people for whom the maintenance is half (if not more) of the fun. They love to tinker with the gas powered cars and wouldnt give them up for the simplicity of the electric radio control cars. This is purely an individual thing, and you have to weigh your own feelings about maintenance against the different type of car.
The ability to run indoors and outdoors can be a benefit of electric radio control cars. Due to the exhaust of the gas powered models, they are not practical for use indoors. Electric radio control models are perfectly suited for indoor use, depending on the size of the model compared to the size and openness of your indoor space. Another factor that affects the ability of a gas powered car to run indoors as well as some outdoor areas is the noise. Gas powered cars are definitely noisier than their electric car counterparts, and this is something to take into consideration depending on the location you will be operating your car.
One area that the gas powered cars have a great advantage over electric radio control cars is the running time. Electric cars have limited time on their batteries, often as low as ten minutes on a single charge. After that time you either have to change the battery inside the car, or find a place to park the car while it charges. Batteries arent difficult to change, but its easier to purchase and carry a couple of bottles of nitro fuel than a bag full of rechargeable batteries. Gas powered cars have fair running times on a tank of gas, and can be easily refueled on the sidelines and quickly ready to hit the streets again.
Both gas and electric radio control cars have their pros and cons, and you just have to consider those against what you are looking for in your radio control vehicle. And if you just cant decide which of the types you like best, you can always get one of each to fit your mood!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Electric radio control airplanes info
Electric Radio Control Airplanes
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Whats all the buzz about
electric radio control airplanes?
Arent they huge, heavy, and hard to fly? No, those days are long gone when the size of your battery took up at least half the plane. Just as modern advances in battery cells have taken the automotive industry into practical, affordable gas-electric hybrid vehicles, so have those same advances done wonders for the electric radio control airplanes world.
Today's
lithium batteries
have gotten lighter and more powerful, resistances have lowered resulting in less overheating, and these things together have led a big growth trend in the number of radio control enthusiasts switching to or even getting started in electric radio control airplanes.
Perhaps one obvious benefit is that you dont have to lug around nitro fuel wherever you go. Along with that, you arent always searching for that elusive fine line between rich and lean that keeps some gas-powered plane owners awake at night. Granted, if maintenance is your thing and flying is a fun and necessary by-product, then youll probably want to stick with your gas-powered models. For some plane owners there is nothing like good old-fashioned elbow grease.
If, however, you live to fly and wish your plane would magically maintain its engine while stored away waiting for the next outing, perhaps electric is your way to go. The electric radio control airplanes systems include battery cells, a motor, a control, and wiring. And likely you wont be called on to repair any of it on a regular basis.
The batteries are mostly
NiCd/NiMh cells
with the number of cells determining the level of output of the battery pack. When a battery cell goes, it goes. Buy a new one and carry on. The same with a motor. Maybe all this replacing of parts sounds like a waste to you, but realistically these parts can last forever if taken care of. Run a motor within its limits and it will keep on running. But if you fry it, its pretty much gone.
Some other advantages of electric radio control airplanes come from the fact that these planes are very quiet in comparison to their gas powered cousins. Their low volume output motors allow them to be flown in more areas with less resistance from the community. Their lack of engine noise also makes them seem less intimidating and therefore less dangerous by many who are sharing a park or open space with them.
And perhaps the most practical advantage of electric radio control airplanes is that they can be taken out for a quick flight, packed back up, and theres no worrying about fueling up then draining the fuel for storage.
Whichever is your fancy, electric radio control airplanes or
gas powered RC planes,
youll find that there is a technology out there to fit your needs and to go along with the reasons you are in the hobby to begin with. Radio control airplanes fit into the basic philosophy of life: its all about choices.
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Whats all the buzz about
electric radio control airplanes?
Arent they huge, heavy, and hard to fly? No, those days are long gone when the size of your battery took up at least half the plane. Just as modern advances in battery cells have taken the automotive industry into practical, affordable gas-electric hybrid vehicles, so have those same advances done wonders for the electric radio control airplanes world.
Today's
lithium batteries
have gotten lighter and more powerful, resistances have lowered resulting in less overheating, and these things together have led a big growth trend in the number of radio control enthusiasts switching to or even getting started in electric radio control airplanes.
Perhaps one obvious benefit is that you dont have to lug around nitro fuel wherever you go. Along with that, you arent always searching for that elusive fine line between rich and lean that keeps some gas-powered plane owners awake at night. Granted, if maintenance is your thing and flying is a fun and necessary by-product, then youll probably want to stick with your gas-powered models. For some plane owners there is nothing like good old-fashioned elbow grease.
If, however, you live to fly and wish your plane would magically maintain its engine while stored away waiting for the next outing, perhaps electric is your way to go. The electric radio control airplanes systems include battery cells, a motor, a control, and wiring. And likely you wont be called on to repair any of it on a regular basis.
The batteries are mostly
NiCd/NiMh cells
with the number of cells determining the level of output of the battery pack. When a battery cell goes, it goes. Buy a new one and carry on. The same with a motor. Maybe all this replacing of parts sounds like a waste to you, but realistically these parts can last forever if taken care of. Run a motor within its limits and it will keep on running. But if you fry it, its pretty much gone.
Some other advantages of electric radio control airplanes come from the fact that these planes are very quiet in comparison to their gas powered cousins. Their low volume output motors allow them to be flown in more areas with less resistance from the community. Their lack of engine noise also makes them seem less intimidating and therefore less dangerous by many who are sharing a park or open space with them.
And perhaps the most practical advantage of electric radio control airplanes is that they can be taken out for a quick flight, packed back up, and theres no worrying about fueling up then draining the fuel for storage.
Whichever is your fancy, electric radio control airplanes or
gas powered RC planes,
youll find that there is a technology out there to fit your needs and to go along with the reasons you are in the hobby to begin with. Radio control airplanes fit into the basic philosophy of life: its all about choices.
Monster remote control truck info
Monster Remote Control Truck Review
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Are you looking to build the biggest and baddest
remote control truck
? Do you not care if you can beat your opponent in a race as long as you can run them over at the finish line?
If you answered YES, then it sounds like you're a prime candidate for the monster remote control truck hobby. These arent your run of the mill pickup trucks, and they arent really designed for the speed demons out there. These are the bone crushing, terrain mastering trucks built for durability and gearhead massiveness!
A fully assembled RC truck can come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They are as individual as the people who design them. If you're looking for an RC truck and want to spend more time on the road than in the shop, you'll definitely find them at either the RC Discounts store above or with the good folks online at
TrendTimes.com.
Many of these come with a fully equipped chassis with everything buttoned up tight to weather the dirt and grime you will no doubt put your radio control truck through.
And did I mention really big tires? In most of the monster remote control truck models Ive seen, if you can see the details of the truck body then the tires just arent big enough:) Oh yeah, and you may want a truck body to put over the components, although Im convinced this is more to keep dirt out then to actually add to the look of the model. Don't worry, all these parts are available from the same suppliers above.
If you don't yet have a monster RC truck and you're wondering what the appeal is, these vehicles are designed for off road areas, and some even do stunts and tricks such as riding over other vehicles and turning themselves upright after a rollover.
Unlike many of their model car cousins, an RC truck is less about racing and more about maneuverability. They can be fun and challenging for all ages, and many people find them as much fun to build as they are to drive.
As far as radio control vehicles go, a monster remote control truck is really in a class by itself and if you're looking for a challenge beyond an RC truck that goes really fast in a straight line, you may want to check out the excitement of monster trucks!
** Read this excellent article for everything you ever wanted to know about Nitro powered RC cars and trucks!
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Are you looking to build the biggest and baddest
remote control truck
? Do you not care if you can beat your opponent in a race as long as you can run them over at the finish line?
If you answered YES, then it sounds like you're a prime candidate for the monster remote control truck hobby. These arent your run of the mill pickup trucks, and they arent really designed for the speed demons out there. These are the bone crushing, terrain mastering trucks built for durability and gearhead massiveness!
A fully assembled RC truck can come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They are as individual as the people who design them. If you're looking for an RC truck and want to spend more time on the road than in the shop, you'll definitely find them at either the RC Discounts store above or with the good folks online at
TrendTimes.com.
Many of these come with a fully equipped chassis with everything buttoned up tight to weather the dirt and grime you will no doubt put your radio control truck through.
And did I mention really big tires? In most of the monster remote control truck models Ive seen, if you can see the details of the truck body then the tires just arent big enough:) Oh yeah, and you may want a truck body to put over the components, although Im convinced this is more to keep dirt out then to actually add to the look of the model. Don't worry, all these parts are available from the same suppliers above.
If you don't yet have a monster RC truck and you're wondering what the appeal is, these vehicles are designed for off road areas, and some even do stunts and tricks such as riding over other vehicles and turning themselves upright after a rollover.
Unlike many of their model car cousins, an RC truck is less about racing and more about maneuverability. They can be fun and challenging for all ages, and many people find them as much fun to build as they are to drive.
As far as radio control vehicles go, a monster remote control truck is really in a class by itself and if you're looking for a challenge beyond an RC truck that goes really fast in a straight line, you may want to check out the excitement of monster trucks!
** Read this excellent article for everything you ever wanted to know about Nitro powered RC cars and trucks!
Cheap radio control cars info
All About Cheap Radio Control Cars
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You can buy
cheap radio control cars
or you can buy very expensive cars and and anything in between. How do you know what you are looking for? Perhaps this guide will be of some help.
READY TO RUN (RTR)
Maybe the best way to enjoy the simplest in radio control is to go for an all inclusive cheap radio control cars package.
You can get these from toy stores, hobby shops, online, or just about any of your discount department stores. This form of RC car generally comes ready to ride straight out of the box. The car comes with its own radio controller with one or more frequencies, rechargeable batteries, and the car itself. These come in various scales, colors, and complexity. You can purchase cheap radio control cars anywhere form the size of a matchbox on up.
Perhaps the best part about these simple cars is that they dont have smaller, loose parts and are therefore great for small children. Many of the top-notch RC enthusiasts cut their teeth on easy to find, cheap radio control cars. You can get into one of these for anywhere from $15 to $100, depending on what bells and whistles you want.
PRE-BUILT KITS
Already grown out of the simple versions of the cheap radio control cars but arent sure youre ready to tackle building one on your own?
Dont worry, there are cars available that come with the ease of being pre-built from the factory, but the versatility of having parts that can be replaced or upgraded. This is like having a best friend do all of the work for you!
Some kits come with the radio components, while some suggest the components you have to purchase separately. Its impossible to list all of the types of cars and manufacturers that fall into this category. Tamiya is one of the manufacturer names that will come up often in searches for pre-built kits. Many of their kits range from $100 - $200 for the simplest versions.
Another way to get into the lower level of hand built cars is to check your local hobby shop. Sometimes you have enthusiasts who love to build a car, then move on and build another one. Your local hobby seller may be able to get you in contact with someone like this who sells his or her finished products.
KITS
Perhaps you are ready to spread your wings and try to build cheap radio control cars on your own. Thats not too much to ask for. Just because you want to do most of it on your own doesnt mean youll have to pay a fortune for a kit to help you do that.
There are various manufacturers out there who sell such kits, and you can get them in all levels of assembly and all levels of price. With kits like this, you can personalize much of the vehicle and really put together the components you want. If you are really interested in building your first radio control car, there are a lot of resources available to you ranging from books to local clubs. Most RC enthusiasts are more than willing to help out a newcomer.
So dont let money be your reason for not diving into this wonderful hobby. As you can see, there are all kinds of ways to join in and start off with cheap radio control cars. If you start with baby steps such as these, you can be well on your way to a fun, lifelong hobby with more enjoyment that frustration!
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You can buy
cheap radio control cars
or you can buy very expensive cars and and anything in between. How do you know what you are looking for? Perhaps this guide will be of some help.
READY TO RUN (RTR)
Maybe the best way to enjoy the simplest in radio control is to go for an all inclusive cheap radio control cars package.
You can get these from toy stores, hobby shops, online, or just about any of your discount department stores. This form of RC car generally comes ready to ride straight out of the box. The car comes with its own radio controller with one or more frequencies, rechargeable batteries, and the car itself. These come in various scales, colors, and complexity. You can purchase cheap radio control cars anywhere form the size of a matchbox on up.
Perhaps the best part about these simple cars is that they dont have smaller, loose parts and are therefore great for small children. Many of the top-notch RC enthusiasts cut their teeth on easy to find, cheap radio control cars. You can get into one of these for anywhere from $15 to $100, depending on what bells and whistles you want.
PRE-BUILT KITS
Already grown out of the simple versions of the cheap radio control cars but arent sure youre ready to tackle building one on your own?
Dont worry, there are cars available that come with the ease of being pre-built from the factory, but the versatility of having parts that can be replaced or upgraded. This is like having a best friend do all of the work for you!
Some kits come with the radio components, while some suggest the components you have to purchase separately. Its impossible to list all of the types of cars and manufacturers that fall into this category. Tamiya is one of the manufacturer names that will come up often in searches for pre-built kits. Many of their kits range from $100 - $200 for the simplest versions.
Another way to get into the lower level of hand built cars is to check your local hobby shop. Sometimes you have enthusiasts who love to build a car, then move on and build another one. Your local hobby seller may be able to get you in contact with someone like this who sells his or her finished products.
KITS
Perhaps you are ready to spread your wings and try to build cheap radio control cars on your own. Thats not too much to ask for. Just because you want to do most of it on your own doesnt mean youll have to pay a fortune for a kit to help you do that.
There are various manufacturers out there who sell such kits, and you can get them in all levels of assembly and all levels of price. With kits like this, you can personalize much of the vehicle and really put together the components you want. If you are really interested in building your first radio control car, there are a lot of resources available to you ranging from books to local clubs. Most RC enthusiasts are more than willing to help out a newcomer.
So dont let money be your reason for not diving into this wonderful hobby. As you can see, there are all kinds of ways to join in and start off with cheap radio control cars. If you start with baby steps such as these, you can be well on your way to a fun, lifelong hobby with more enjoyment that frustration!
Monster remote control truck info
Monster Remote Control Truck Review
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Are you looking to build the biggest and baddest
remote control truck
? Do you not care if you can beat your opponent in a race as long as you can run them over at the finish line?
If you answered YES, then it sounds like you're a prime candidate for the monster remote control truck hobby. These arent your run of the mill pickup trucks, and they arent really designed for the speed demons out there. These are the bone crushing, terrain mastering trucks built for durability and gearhead massiveness!
A fully assembled RC truck can come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They are as individual as the people who design them. If you're looking for an RC truck and want to spend more time on the road than in the shop, you'll definitely find them at either the RC Discounts store above or with the good folks online at
TrendTimes.com.
Many of these come with a fully equipped chassis with everything buttoned up tight to weather the dirt and grime you will no doubt put your radio control truck through.
And did I mention really big tires? In most of the monster remote control truck models Ive seen, if you can see the details of the truck body then the tires just arent big enough:) Oh yeah, and you may want a truck body to put over the components, although Im convinced this is more to keep dirt out then to actually add to the look of the model. Don't worry, all these parts are available from the same suppliers above.
If you don't yet have a monster RC truck and you're wondering what the appeal is, these vehicles are designed for off road areas, and some even do stunts and tricks such as riding over other vehicles and turning themselves upright after a rollover.
Unlike many of their model car cousins, an RC truck is less about racing and more about maneuverability. They can be fun and challenging for all ages, and many people find them as much fun to build as they are to drive.
As far as radio control vehicles go, a monster remote control truck is really in a class by itself and if you're looking for a challenge beyond an RC truck that goes really fast in a straight line, you may want to check out the excitement of monster trucks!
** Read this excellent article for everything you ever wanted to know about Nitro powered RC cars and trucks!
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Are you looking to build the biggest and baddest
remote control truck
? Do you not care if you can beat your opponent in a race as long as you can run them over at the finish line?
If you answered YES, then it sounds like you're a prime candidate for the monster remote control truck hobby. These arent your run of the mill pickup trucks, and they arent really designed for the speed demons out there. These are the bone crushing, terrain mastering trucks built for durability and gearhead massiveness!
A fully assembled RC truck can come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They are as individual as the people who design them. If you're looking for an RC truck and want to spend more time on the road than in the shop, you'll definitely find them at either the RC Discounts store above or with the good folks online at
TrendTimes.com.
Many of these come with a fully equipped chassis with everything buttoned up tight to weather the dirt and grime you will no doubt put your radio control truck through.
And did I mention really big tires? In most of the monster remote control truck models Ive seen, if you can see the details of the truck body then the tires just arent big enough:) Oh yeah, and you may want a truck body to put over the components, although Im convinced this is more to keep dirt out then to actually add to the look of the model. Don't worry, all these parts are available from the same suppliers above.
If you don't yet have a monster RC truck and you're wondering what the appeal is, these vehicles are designed for off road areas, and some even do stunts and tricks such as riding over other vehicles and turning themselves upright after a rollover.
Unlike many of their model car cousins, an RC truck is less about racing and more about maneuverability. They can be fun and challenging for all ages, and many people find them as much fun to build as they are to drive.
As far as radio control vehicles go, a monster remote control truck is really in a class by itself and if you're looking for a challenge beyond an RC truck that goes really fast in a straight line, you may want to check out the excitement of monster trucks!
** Read this excellent article for everything you ever wanted to know about Nitro powered RC cars and trucks!
Electric radio control airplanes info
Electric Radio Control Airplanes
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Whats all the buzz about
electric radio control airplanes?
Arent they huge, heavy, and hard to fly? No, those days are long gone when the size of your battery took up at least half the plane. Just as modern advances in battery cells have taken the automotive industry into practical, affordable gas-electric hybrid vehicles, so have those same advances done wonders for the electric radio control airplanes world.
Today's
lithium batteries
have gotten lighter and more powerful, resistances have lowered resulting in less overheating, and these things together have led a big growth trend in the number of radio control enthusiasts switching to or even getting started in electric radio control airplanes.
Perhaps one obvious benefit is that you dont have to lug around nitro fuel wherever you go. Along with that, you arent always searching for that elusive fine line between rich and lean that keeps some gas-powered plane owners awake at night. Granted, if maintenance is your thing and flying is a fun and necessary by-product, then youll probably want to stick with your gas-powered models. For some plane owners there is nothing like good old-fashioned elbow grease.
If, however, you live to fly and wish your plane would magically maintain its engine while stored away waiting for the next outing, perhaps electric is your way to go. The electric radio control airplanes systems include battery cells, a motor, a control, and wiring. And likely you wont be called on to repair any of it on a regular basis.
The batteries are mostly
NiCd/NiMh cells
with the number of cells determining the level of output of the battery pack. When a battery cell goes, it goes. Buy a new one and carry on. The same with a motor. Maybe all this replacing of parts sounds like a waste to you, but realistically these parts can last forever if taken care of. Run a motor within its limits and it will keep on running. But if you fry it, its pretty much gone.
Some other advantages of electric radio control airplanes come from the fact that these planes are very quiet in comparison to their gas powered cousins. Their low volume output motors allow them to be flown in more areas with less resistance from the community. Their lack of engine noise also makes them seem less intimidating and therefore less dangerous by many who are sharing a park or open space with them.
And perhaps the most practical advantage of electric radio control airplanes is that they can be taken out for a quick flight, packed back up, and theres no worrying about fueling up then draining the fuel for storage.
Whichever is your fancy, electric radio control airplanes or
gas powered RC planes,
youll find that there is a technology out there to fit your needs and to go along with the reasons you are in the hobby to begin with. Radio control airplanes fit into the basic philosophy of life: its all about choices.
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Whats all the buzz about
electric radio control airplanes?
Arent they huge, heavy, and hard to fly? No, those days are long gone when the size of your battery took up at least half the plane. Just as modern advances in battery cells have taken the automotive industry into practical, affordable gas-electric hybrid vehicles, so have those same advances done wonders for the electric radio control airplanes world.
Today's
lithium batteries
have gotten lighter and more powerful, resistances have lowered resulting in less overheating, and these things together have led a big growth trend in the number of radio control enthusiasts switching to or even getting started in electric radio control airplanes.
Perhaps one obvious benefit is that you dont have to lug around nitro fuel wherever you go. Along with that, you arent always searching for that elusive fine line between rich and lean that keeps some gas-powered plane owners awake at night. Granted, if maintenance is your thing and flying is a fun and necessary by-product, then youll probably want to stick with your gas-powered models. For some plane owners there is nothing like good old-fashioned elbow grease.
If, however, you live to fly and wish your plane would magically maintain its engine while stored away waiting for the next outing, perhaps electric is your way to go. The electric radio control airplanes systems include battery cells, a motor, a control, and wiring. And likely you wont be called on to repair any of it on a regular basis.
The batteries are mostly
NiCd/NiMh cells
with the number of cells determining the level of output of the battery pack. When a battery cell goes, it goes. Buy a new one and carry on. The same with a motor. Maybe all this replacing of parts sounds like a waste to you, but realistically these parts can last forever if taken care of. Run a motor within its limits and it will keep on running. But if you fry it, its pretty much gone.
Some other advantages of electric radio control airplanes come from the fact that these planes are very quiet in comparison to their gas powered cousins. Their low volume output motors allow them to be flown in more areas with less resistance from the community. Their lack of engine noise also makes them seem less intimidating and therefore less dangerous by many who are sharing a park or open space with them.
And perhaps the most practical advantage of electric radio control airplanes is that they can be taken out for a quick flight, packed back up, and theres no worrying about fueling up then draining the fuel for storage.
Whichever is your fancy, electric radio control airplanes or
gas powered RC planes,
youll find that there is a technology out there to fit your needs and to go along with the reasons you are in the hobby to begin with. Radio control airplanes fit into the basic philosophy of life: its all about choices.
Cheap radio control cars info
All About Cheap Radio Control Cars
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You can buy
cheap radio control cars
or you can buy very expensive cars and and anything in between. How do you know what you are looking for? Perhaps this guide will be of some help.
READY TO RUN (RTR)
Maybe the best way to enjoy the simplest in radio control is to go for an all inclusive cheap radio control cars package.
You can get these from toy stores, hobby shops, online, or just about any of your discount department stores. This form of RC car generally comes ready to ride straight out of the box. The car comes with its own radio controller with one or more frequencies, rechargeable batteries, and the car itself. These come in various scales, colors, and complexity. You can purchase cheap radio control cars anywhere form the size of a matchbox on up.
Perhaps the best part about these simple cars is that they dont have smaller, loose parts and are therefore great for small children. Many of the top-notch RC enthusiasts cut their teeth on easy to find, cheap radio control cars. You can get into one of these for anywhere from $15 to $100, depending on what bells and whistles you want.
PRE-BUILT KITS
Already grown out of the simple versions of the cheap radio control cars but arent sure youre ready to tackle building one on your own?
Dont worry, there are cars available that come with the ease of being pre-built from the factory, but the versatility of having parts that can be replaced or upgraded. This is like having a best friend do all of the work for you!
Some kits come with the radio components, while some suggest the components you have to purchase separately. Its impossible to list all of the types of cars and manufacturers that fall into this category. Tamiya is one of the manufacturer names that will come up often in searches for pre-built kits. Many of their kits range from $100 - $200 for the simplest versions.
Another way to get into the lower level of hand built cars is to check your local hobby shop. Sometimes you have enthusiasts who love to build a car, then move on and build another one. Your local hobby seller may be able to get you in contact with someone like this who sells his or her finished products.
KITS
Perhaps you are ready to spread your wings and try to build cheap radio control cars on your own. Thats not too much to ask for. Just because you want to do most of it on your own doesnt mean youll have to pay a fortune for a kit to help you do that.
There are various manufacturers out there who sell such kits, and you can get them in all levels of assembly and all levels of price. With kits like this, you can personalize much of the vehicle and really put together the components you want. If you are really interested in building your first radio control car, there are a lot of resources available to you ranging from books to local clubs. Most RC enthusiasts are more than willing to help out a newcomer.
So dont let money be your reason for not diving into this wonderful hobby. As you can see, there are all kinds of ways to join in and start off with cheap radio control cars. If you start with baby steps such as these, you can be well on your way to a fun, lifelong hobby with more enjoyment that frustration!
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You can buy
cheap radio control cars
or you can buy very expensive cars and and anything in between. How do you know what you are looking for? Perhaps this guide will be of some help.
READY TO RUN (RTR)
Maybe the best way to enjoy the simplest in radio control is to go for an all inclusive cheap radio control cars package.
You can get these from toy stores, hobby shops, online, or just about any of your discount department stores. This form of RC car generally comes ready to ride straight out of the box. The car comes with its own radio controller with one or more frequencies, rechargeable batteries, and the car itself. These come in various scales, colors, and complexity. You can purchase cheap radio control cars anywhere form the size of a matchbox on up.
Perhaps the best part about these simple cars is that they dont have smaller, loose parts and are therefore great for small children. Many of the top-notch RC enthusiasts cut their teeth on easy to find, cheap radio control cars. You can get into one of these for anywhere from $15 to $100, depending on what bells and whistles you want.
PRE-BUILT KITS
Already grown out of the simple versions of the cheap radio control cars but arent sure youre ready to tackle building one on your own?
Dont worry, there are cars available that come with the ease of being pre-built from the factory, but the versatility of having parts that can be replaced or upgraded. This is like having a best friend do all of the work for you!
Some kits come with the radio components, while some suggest the components you have to purchase separately. Its impossible to list all of the types of cars and manufacturers that fall into this category. Tamiya is one of the manufacturer names that will come up often in searches for pre-built kits. Many of their kits range from $100 - $200 for the simplest versions.
Another way to get into the lower level of hand built cars is to check your local hobby shop. Sometimes you have enthusiasts who love to build a car, then move on and build another one. Your local hobby seller may be able to get you in contact with someone like this who sells his or her finished products.
KITS
Perhaps you are ready to spread your wings and try to build cheap radio control cars on your own. Thats not too much to ask for. Just because you want to do most of it on your own doesnt mean youll have to pay a fortune for a kit to help you do that.
There are various manufacturers out there who sell such kits, and you can get them in all levels of assembly and all levels of price. With kits like this, you can personalize much of the vehicle and really put together the components you want. If you are really interested in building your first radio control car, there are a lot of resources available to you ranging from books to local clubs. Most RC enthusiasts are more than willing to help out a newcomer.
So dont let money be your reason for not diving into this wonderful hobby. As you can see, there are all kinds of ways to join in and start off with cheap radio control cars. If you start with baby steps such as these, you can be well on your way to a fun, lifelong hobby with more enjoyment that frustration!
Monster remote control truck info
Monster Remote Control Truck Review
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Are you looking to build the biggest and baddest
remote control truck
? Do you not care if you can beat your opponent in a race as long as you can run them over at the finish line?
If you answered YES, then it sounds like you're a prime candidate for the monster remote control truck hobby. These arent your run of the mill pickup trucks, and they arent really designed for the speed demons out there. These are the bone crushing, terrain mastering trucks built for durability and gearhead massiveness!
A fully assembled RC truck can come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They are as individual as the people who design them. If you're looking for an RC truck and want to spend more time on the road than in the shop, you'll definitely find them at either the RC Discounts store above or with the good folks online at
TrendTimes.com.
Many of these come with a fully equipped chassis with everything buttoned up tight to weather the dirt and grime you will no doubt put your radio control truck through.
And did I mention really big tires? In most of the monster remote control truck models Ive seen, if you can see the details of the truck body then the tires just arent big enough:) Oh yeah, and you may want a truck body to put over the components, although Im convinced this is more to keep dirt out then to actually add to the look of the model. Don't worry, all these parts are available from the same suppliers above.
If you don't yet have a monster RC truck and you're wondering what the appeal is, these vehicles are designed for off road areas, and some even do stunts and tricks such as riding over other vehicles and turning themselves upright after a rollover.
Unlike many of their model car cousins, an RC truck is less about racing and more about maneuverability. They can be fun and challenging for all ages, and many people find them as much fun to build as they are to drive.
As far as radio control vehicles go, a monster remote control truck is really in a class by itself and if you're looking for a challenge beyond an RC truck that goes really fast in a straight line, you may want to check out the excitement of monster trucks!
** Read this excellent article for everything you ever wanted to know about Nitro powered RC cars and trucks!
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Are you looking to build the biggest and baddest
remote control truck
? Do you not care if you can beat your opponent in a race as long as you can run them over at the finish line?
If you answered YES, then it sounds like you're a prime candidate for the monster remote control truck hobby. These arent your run of the mill pickup trucks, and they arent really designed for the speed demons out there. These are the bone crushing, terrain mastering trucks built for durability and gearhead massiveness!
A fully assembled RC truck can come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They are as individual as the people who design them. If you're looking for an RC truck and want to spend more time on the road than in the shop, you'll definitely find them at either the RC Discounts store above or with the good folks online at
TrendTimes.com.
Many of these come with a fully equipped chassis with everything buttoned up tight to weather the dirt and grime you will no doubt put your radio control truck through.
And did I mention really big tires? In most of the monster remote control truck models Ive seen, if you can see the details of the truck body then the tires just arent big enough:) Oh yeah, and you may want a truck body to put over the components, although Im convinced this is more to keep dirt out then to actually add to the look of the model. Don't worry, all these parts are available from the same suppliers above.
If you don't yet have a monster RC truck and you're wondering what the appeal is, these vehicles are designed for off road areas, and some even do stunts and tricks such as riding over other vehicles and turning themselves upright after a rollover.
Unlike many of their model car cousins, an RC truck is less about racing and more about maneuverability. They can be fun and challenging for all ages, and many people find them as much fun to build as they are to drive.
As far as radio control vehicles go, a monster remote control truck is really in a class by itself and if you're looking for a challenge beyond an RC truck that goes really fast in a straight line, you may want to check out the excitement of monster trucks!
** Read this excellent article for everything you ever wanted to know about Nitro powered RC cars and trucks!
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Radio Control Harley Davidson Motorcycle Info
Radio Control Harley Davidson Motorcycle Review
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An exciting
radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle
is now available and who else but the folks at Harley Davidson would put their nameplate on radio control vehicles as realistic as this?
The authentic styling of the motorcycles makes them appealing to a wide variety of radio control enthusiasts. The most popular version of the motorcycles is the 1:3 scale made by New Bright.
For the collector, this radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle shows off a high level of detail on the 28 long framework and accompanying accessories. It has realistic brake lines, chrome pipes, true rubber tires, and mirrors you can actually see a reflection in. The motorcycle also has steel handlebars and a folding steel kickstand along with a variety of other plated and metal parts.
Another feature the collector will like is the realistic sounds the motorcycle makes including rev, idle, gear changes, and a horn. For a quieter bike, these sounds can be turned off using a volume switch on the gas tank. The motorcycle also comes with its own display stand to show it off with.
For the hobbyist, the front and rear spring suspension help give the radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle a smoother ride making it able to navigate slightly rough surfaces. The control has forward drive, left and right steering, and a brake. The motorcycle is powered by a 9.6 volt NiMH battery cartridge that takes about 4 hours to charge and lasts through 30 minutes of continuous use. The dual joystick controller takes 6 AA batteries for its power and has a range of about 100 feet.
For the racers out there, the radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle comes with an authentic belt drive and a counterweight system that keeps the bike upright. Its been reported to clock up to 30 mph, which is great on a straightaway but can cause your motorcycle to wipe out if you take a turn too fast. The different styles of the bike come in 49 or 27MHz so you can take it head to head with a second one.
For everyone, the radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle in 1:3 scale comes in two models: the Fat Boy and the V-Rod, each one available in a couple of different color schemes. If the large size of the 1:3 scale isnt what you are looking for, New Bright also makes a 1:6 scale radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle that you may find more appealing.
These naturally dont have quite the detail of the 1:3 scale, but they do come with their own mix of realistic features. They have start-up, rev, and horn sounds and the frame sits at about 16 long. The radio control has forward, left, and right steering. The bike is powered by a 6-volt rechargeable battery pack.
Still too big? You may want to check out the mini radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle. This one measures 4 long and comes in the Road King, V-Rod, Fat Boy, Softail Deuce, and Police models. The control has a 10 radius and works in forward, reverse, right, and left. The motorcycle recharges in 45 seconds on a stand, which looks like an old-fashioned gas pump, and the charge lasts about 6 minutes. The bike charger requires 3AA batteries and the controller takes 3AAA.
Small, medium, or large, theres a radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle out there just waiting to be taken for a spin!
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An exciting
radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle
is now available and who else but the folks at Harley Davidson would put their nameplate on radio control vehicles as realistic as this?
The authentic styling of the motorcycles makes them appealing to a wide variety of radio control enthusiasts. The most popular version of the motorcycles is the 1:3 scale made by New Bright.
For the collector, this radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle shows off a high level of detail on the 28 long framework and accompanying accessories. It has realistic brake lines, chrome pipes, true rubber tires, and mirrors you can actually see a reflection in. The motorcycle also has steel handlebars and a folding steel kickstand along with a variety of other plated and metal parts.
Another feature the collector will like is the realistic sounds the motorcycle makes including rev, idle, gear changes, and a horn. For a quieter bike, these sounds can be turned off using a volume switch on the gas tank. The motorcycle also comes with its own display stand to show it off with.
For the hobbyist, the front and rear spring suspension help give the radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle a smoother ride making it able to navigate slightly rough surfaces. The control has forward drive, left and right steering, and a brake. The motorcycle is powered by a 9.6 volt NiMH battery cartridge that takes about 4 hours to charge and lasts through 30 minutes of continuous use. The dual joystick controller takes 6 AA batteries for its power and has a range of about 100 feet.
For the racers out there, the radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle comes with an authentic belt drive and a counterweight system that keeps the bike upright. Its been reported to clock up to 30 mph, which is great on a straightaway but can cause your motorcycle to wipe out if you take a turn too fast. The different styles of the bike come in 49 or 27MHz so you can take it head to head with a second one.
For everyone, the radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle in 1:3 scale comes in two models: the Fat Boy and the V-Rod, each one available in a couple of different color schemes. If the large size of the 1:3 scale isnt what you are looking for, New Bright also makes a 1:6 scale radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle that you may find more appealing.
These naturally dont have quite the detail of the 1:3 scale, but they do come with their own mix of realistic features. They have start-up, rev, and horn sounds and the frame sits at about 16 long. The radio control has forward, left, and right steering. The bike is powered by a 6-volt rechargeable battery pack.
Still too big? You may want to check out the mini radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle. This one measures 4 long and comes in the Road King, V-Rod, Fat Boy, Softail Deuce, and Police models. The control has a 10 radius and works in forward, reverse, right, and left. The motorcycle recharges in 45 seconds on a stand, which looks like an old-fashioned gas pump, and the charge lasts about 6 minutes. The bike charger requires 3AA batteries and the controller takes 3AAA.
Small, medium, or large, theres a radio control Harley Davidson motorcycle out there just waiting to be taken for a spin!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Radio Control Batteries Info
Radio Control Batteries FAQ
How do radio control batteries work?
When a load (motor, receiver, anything that takes power) is connected to a battery, electrons travel from the positive terminal to the negative terminal (also referred to as electrodes). The flow of electrons causes a chemical reaction in the inner electrolyte of the battery providing power to the load.
In rechargeable batteries, the chemical reaction can be reversed. This, in essence, puts things back the way they were. Thats why a rechargeable battery can be used over and over. By charging it, you just keep reversing the chemical reaction allowing it to start over.
What types of batteries do radio control vehicles use?
There are a few common types of radio control batteries:
Zinc-carbon This is the technology of inexpensive dry cell, non-rechargeable batteries such as AA, AAA, C, and D. Zinc and carbon serve as the electrodes while an acidic paste serves as the electrolyte.
Alkaline This is the technology of the more expensive dry cell, non-rechargeable batteries. Duracell and Energizer are two of the most popular manufacturers of alkaline batteries. These batteries have zinc and manganese-oxide as their electrodes and an alkaline compound as the electrolyte.
NiCd Nickel Cadmium radio control batteries are rechargeable with nickel-hydroxide and cadmium electrodes and potassium hydroxide as the electrolyte.
NiMH Nickel-metal hydride batteries are also rechargeable. They have a nickel hydrogen and a hydrogen absorbing alloy as the electrodes and potassium-hydroxide as the electrolyte.
Lithium polymer These have lithium nickel cobalt oxide-based and carbon based electrodes with a polymer biphasic electrolyte. (Say that ten times quickly!)
Whats the difference?
The obvious difference between dry cell batteries in relation to the others is that these types of batteries are not rechargeable. Once the irreversible chemical reactions inside them have occurred, they no longer react to create power.
In the world of radio control batteries, dry cells are used mostly for transmitters and receivers. The reason for this is that the radio components have much lower power consumption than the motor components of radio controlled vehicles. For this low power application with infrequent battery changes, many people would simply rather carry a spare pack of brand new dry cell batteries for replacement than deal with rechargeable radio control batteries.
The difference between the two most common rechargeable radio control batteries, the NiCd and NiMH, is not an exact science. The battery sizes used for radio control batteries come in both types, and there really arent many differences except that NiMh is lighter than NiCd.
NiMH have a higher discharge capacity and therefore may last longer depending on the size and application. They have virtually the same initial power and life cycles. One difference that interests a lot of people is that the NiMH batteries contain less toxic material and therefore create fewer environmental issues.
Lithium polymer batteries are creeping up on the market of radio control batteries. They claim higher power at lighter weight, no memory problems, and longer charge life.
What is the memory effect?
Rechargeable batteries do actually have what is commonly referred to as a memory. If a battery is consistently used at only partial capacity, the crystal structure of the inner chemicals will physically change, altering the capabilities of the battery. In essence, if you consistently use 25% of a batteries charge, it will change to only offer you 25% of its original charge.
For
radio control batteries
used in cars, running your vehicle until the charge is used up may not be so difficult. But if you use these radio control batteries in airplanes, draining the battery all the way down in your plane can obviously be disastrous.
Finally, lithium polymer batteries like those above never develop the dreaded memory effect and coupled with their light weight they are perhaps the ideal RC batteries availalbe today!
How do radio control batteries work?
When a load (motor, receiver, anything that takes power) is connected to a battery, electrons travel from the positive terminal to the negative terminal (also referred to as electrodes). The flow of electrons causes a chemical reaction in the inner electrolyte of the battery providing power to the load.
In rechargeable batteries, the chemical reaction can be reversed. This, in essence, puts things back the way they were. Thats why a rechargeable battery can be used over and over. By charging it, you just keep reversing the chemical reaction allowing it to start over.
What types of batteries do radio control vehicles use?
There are a few common types of radio control batteries:
Zinc-carbon This is the technology of inexpensive dry cell, non-rechargeable batteries such as AA, AAA, C, and D. Zinc and carbon serve as the electrodes while an acidic paste serves as the electrolyte.
Alkaline This is the technology of the more expensive dry cell, non-rechargeable batteries. Duracell and Energizer are two of the most popular manufacturers of alkaline batteries. These batteries have zinc and manganese-oxide as their electrodes and an alkaline compound as the electrolyte.
NiCd Nickel Cadmium radio control batteries are rechargeable with nickel-hydroxide and cadmium electrodes and potassium hydroxide as the electrolyte.
NiMH Nickel-metal hydride batteries are also rechargeable. They have a nickel hydrogen and a hydrogen absorbing alloy as the electrodes and potassium-hydroxide as the electrolyte.
Lithium polymer These have lithium nickel cobalt oxide-based and carbon based electrodes with a polymer biphasic electrolyte. (Say that ten times quickly!)
Whats the difference?
The obvious difference between dry cell batteries in relation to the others is that these types of batteries are not rechargeable. Once the irreversible chemical reactions inside them have occurred, they no longer react to create power.
In the world of radio control batteries, dry cells are used mostly for transmitters and receivers. The reason for this is that the radio components have much lower power consumption than the motor components of radio controlled vehicles. For this low power application with infrequent battery changes, many people would simply rather carry a spare pack of brand new dry cell batteries for replacement than deal with rechargeable radio control batteries.
The difference between the two most common rechargeable radio control batteries, the NiCd and NiMH, is not an exact science. The battery sizes used for radio control batteries come in both types, and there really arent many differences except that NiMh is lighter than NiCd.
NiMH have a higher discharge capacity and therefore may last longer depending on the size and application. They have virtually the same initial power and life cycles. One difference that interests a lot of people is that the NiMH batteries contain less toxic material and therefore create fewer environmental issues.
Lithium polymer batteries are creeping up on the market of radio control batteries. They claim higher power at lighter weight, no memory problems, and longer charge life.
What is the memory effect?
Rechargeable batteries do actually have what is commonly referred to as a memory. If a battery is consistently used at only partial capacity, the crystal structure of the inner chemicals will physically change, altering the capabilities of the battery. In essence, if you consistently use 25% of a batteries charge, it will change to only offer you 25% of its original charge.
For
radio control batteries
used in cars, running your vehicle until the charge is used up may not be so difficult. But if you use these radio control batteries in airplanes, draining the battery all the way down in your plane can obviously be disastrous.
Finally, lithium polymer batteries like those above never develop the dreaded memory effect and coupled with their light weight they are perhaps the ideal RC batteries availalbe today!
Model airplanes information
Essential Gas & Electric Model Airplanes Info
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Much of the attraction of model airplanes is how realistic the aircraft looks in comparison with its full size counterparts. Thanks to advances in technology, the components have come a long way in their construction. This is due in part to the fact that todays models are created from a variety of different materials, each having its own benefits.
Wood has always been a popular material for constructing models, and in the past most frames and components were wooden. Many model airplanes are still made from wood, especially by those model builders who want to completely start from scratch when designing and building their own aircraft.
Balsa wood is a common material used in model construction because of its ease of carving and lightweight properties. Wood is fairly inexpensive and easy to find, and once you learn the basic skills it is fairly easy to work with. The ready availability of woodworking tools also makes this a popular form of construction for gas powered
model airplanes
today.
Fiberglass has also been a common material for making model airplanes because of its sturdy nature. The drawback of fiberglass is that most model builders have to buy pre-made frame pieces for fiberglass construction. It just isnt a material that many people work with in their own workshops. But the strength it provides in relation to its weight makes it a great model aircraft material.
From those builders who like to work from kits, the main advance in airplane frames and components has been the manufacturing of injection molded Styrofoam & plastic parts such as GWS
electric radio control airplanes.
The molding of plastic certainly isnt a process you would want to carry out in your own garage, but this technology offers several benefits to the construction of model airplanes. The main benefit is that pieces and components can be formed that are very precise and of great detail. This results in smooth curves, accurate and well-defined detail, and a basically more aerodynamic and realistic model.
So what is injection molding, anyway? In injection molding, a detailed mold is created for model components. These molds are made in a variety of ways from detailed carving to creating a mold from an already formed piece. Once the mold is created, small plastic pellets are heated and the resulting melted plastic substance is injected into the mold. Injection is more effective than pouring because it gets the plastic into small crevices and very detailed parts of the mold. The plastic is then allowed to cool, and thus the part is formed.
Essentially, many models today are made from a collection of each of the types of materials depending on the components themselves. Basically, the type of material you will use for each of the parts of your aircraft depends on size and sturdiness of the individual part, the level of detail you want, and how much of your model airplanes components you want to build from scratch.
Whatever material you decide to use, have fun and happy building!
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Much of the attraction of model airplanes is how realistic the aircraft looks in comparison with its full size counterparts. Thanks to advances in technology, the components have come a long way in their construction. This is due in part to the fact that todays models are created from a variety of different materials, each having its own benefits.
Wood has always been a popular material for constructing models, and in the past most frames and components were wooden. Many model airplanes are still made from wood, especially by those model builders who want to completely start from scratch when designing and building their own aircraft.
Balsa wood is a common material used in model construction because of its ease of carving and lightweight properties. Wood is fairly inexpensive and easy to find, and once you learn the basic skills it is fairly easy to work with. The ready availability of woodworking tools also makes this a popular form of construction for gas powered
model airplanes
today.
Fiberglass has also been a common material for making model airplanes because of its sturdy nature. The drawback of fiberglass is that most model builders have to buy pre-made frame pieces for fiberglass construction. It just isnt a material that many people work with in their own workshops. But the strength it provides in relation to its weight makes it a great model aircraft material.
From those builders who like to work from kits, the main advance in airplane frames and components has been the manufacturing of injection molded Styrofoam & plastic parts such as GWS
electric radio control airplanes.
The molding of plastic certainly isnt a process you would want to carry out in your own garage, but this technology offers several benefits to the construction of model airplanes. The main benefit is that pieces and components can be formed that are very precise and of great detail. This results in smooth curves, accurate and well-defined detail, and a basically more aerodynamic and realistic model.
So what is injection molding, anyway? In injection molding, a detailed mold is created for model components. These molds are made in a variety of ways from detailed carving to creating a mold from an already formed piece. Once the mold is created, small plastic pellets are heated and the resulting melted plastic substance is injected into the mold. Injection is more effective than pouring because it gets the plastic into small crevices and very detailed parts of the mold. The plastic is then allowed to cool, and thus the part is formed.
Essentially, many models today are made from a collection of each of the types of materials depending on the components themselves. Basically, the type of material you will use for each of the parts of your aircraft depends on size and sturdiness of the individual part, the level of detail you want, and how much of your model airplanes components you want to build from scratch.
Whatever material you decide to use, have fun and happy building!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Radio control plane at RC Discount Superstore
Radio Control Plane
The AirStrike radio control plane with its classic civil aviation lines, everything you need packaging and super quick assembly time, is a compact, 34-inch wingspan trainer that transports and stores easily.
Produced from durable yet lightweight materials, the AirStrike is made with the strength needed by new pilots.
The Cessna-like high wing design provides a stable, easy-to-control radio control plane, while the included 3 channel 72 MHz transmitter features controls for variable speed, rudder and elevator in the traditional Mode 2 format appreciated by R/C club instructors. And because its electric, the AirStrike can be flown in areas off-limits to large and noisy fuel-powered models!
A rechargeable 8.4 volt battery pack and automatic 12 volt DC peak charger provide the necessary power for clean, quiet and enjoyable flights. The AirStrike radio control plane contains an auto-cutoff circuit that automatically reduces power to the motor when the battery pack nears the end of its charge, while leaving ample reserve radio power for gliding and a successful landing.
A comprehensive owners manual guides you step by step through final assembly, pre-flight checks and first flights. If youve hesitated to try a radio control plane because you thought it was too expensive, think again. Flight School has never been more affordable
FEATURES
- Takes off from the ground
- Reinforced wing to withstand the strength of high aerobatic radio control plane maneuvers
-High torque 5.6 to 1 ratio drives a large & efficient 8.75 x 5.5 inch prop
-Ball-bearing supported main shaft
-Flies up to 3000 ft above sea level
Set includes:
- 3-channel transmitter
- Rechargeable Flight Pack
- DC Peak Detection Quick Charger
SPECIFICATIONS
Length : 28 inches
Wingspan: 34 inches
Weight: 24 OZ
Requires: 8 "aa" Alkaline batteries
On sale here along with other radio control planes!
Radio Control Helicopters
The New Raptor .30 V2 radio control helicopter is the perfect entry-level nitro/gas model which gives the new pilot a stable learning platform while satisfying what the 3D pilots asked for!
The .30 V2 features tough redesigned side frames, reinforced pitch control arm, improved swash plate, new fuel tank, new muffler, and a fresh new look in a colorful body shell.
The rapid cyclic response makes it possible for the radio control helicopter 3D pilot to execute crisp maneuvers like the Tic-Toc, Chaos, Death Spirals, and some we haven't even seen yet!
Add the optional upgrades such as the PV 0379 Auto Rotation Gear and do 3D maneuvers during auto-rotation. Other options include, the all-metal Main Rotor Hub, Main Rotor Grip, and many more.
The RC Discounts Raptor 30 Package includes only the top-of-the-line components:
- Futaba 7 channel transmitter which comes with four digital servos and a PCM receiver
- Raptor 30 ARF 49BB 39H
- GY410 gyro
- Starter Shaft
- Fuel Pump
- Glow Starter with Charger
This is a COMPLETE radio control helicopter kit and comes with everything you need except batteries and fuel.
On sale here along with other radio control helicopters!
Remote Control Cars & Trucks
CEN Racing has changed the nitro sedan remote control car racing world by introducing the all
newly designed Mercedes CT4 S. This State-of-the-art Ready To Run sedan incorporates
months of extensive testing from all parts of the world to bring you the
fastest, most reliable car on the market.
This high-performance Ready-To-Run
nitro sedan is based on the race proven CT4 R race kit design. The CT4S on-track
performance surpasses all other models in its class.
This is the fastest Ready To Run remote control car available, reaching speeds up to 70
MPH out of the box. It's achieved by using our newly engineered huge 2.5 Big
Block 3 ports Lighting engine in conjunction with an adjustable lightweight
2-speed transmission. .21 class engines will bolt directly into the CT4 S.
(Optional parts required)
Many tuning options have been built into the chassis
design to allow the driver to adjust to any track conditions.
Soon we will release a 3-speed conversion kit to increase speed to over
80 MPH !
Features:
- Super solid 3mm hard anodized aluminum chassis - Hard anodized aluminum
upper deck - Adjustable light weight 2 speed
transmission - Adjustable race style oil filled shocks - Front and rear
spider gear differentials- Cutting edge pivot
ball suspension design - Front and rear .080 race style anti-roll bar - High
Flow manifold with racing tuned pipe
Dimensions:- Four Wheel Drive (3 belt drive
train)- Wheel Base: 260mm (10.24")- Width: 196mm (7.72")- Weight: 1900gm
(67.8oz)- Gear Ratio: 6.825/4.875 (1st/2nd gear)- Ground Clearance: 8mm
(0.31")- Tires: 26mm (1.02") x 65mm (2.56")
Chassis:- Type: Double deck aluminum- Bottom
Chassis: 3mm aluminum chassis- Upper Deck: 2mm aluminum plate
Drive Train:- Type: 3 belts, 4-wheel
drive- Transmission: Adjustable shift 2-speed- Differentials: Bevel spider
gears- Clutch: Standard 2 shoe centrifugal clutch with spring- Pipe: CEN composite tuned
racing pipe- Fuel Tank: 75cc tank with stone filter and primer- Final Drive
Ratio: 6.825 (1st) 4.875(2nd)- Belt Tension: Front and side, ball bearing belt
tension kits- Ball Bearings: Full bearing
Suspension:- Type: Pivot ball- DAmpeners:
Lightweight composite oil filled shocks- Camber: Adjustable front and
rear- Caster: Adjustable- Toe-in: Adjustable front and rear- Down Stops:
Fully adjustable ront and rear
Special Features:- Reliable Mirage III pistol grip
radio-High impact foam bumper- Painted
decaled racing bodies
Engine Details- CEN Racing NX-15 Big Block
"Lighting" engine!- Big Block 2.5- 3 Ports- Dual precision crank
bearings- 35000RPM- SG shafts- True ABC construction- Slide Carb.
On sale here along with other RC cars and trucks!
Remote Control Boats
The CR-914 is a 1:25 scale remote control boat based on the Americas Cup sailboat class. It is 36
long and weighs 6 lbs. 4oz. The CR-914 is a strict one-design class sanctioned
by the AMYA (American Model Yachting Association) There have been over five
thousand kits sold and are over 1000 CR-914's registered with the
Class.SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 36" length by 8" beam
Hull: ABS plastic
Height: Mast 47-3/4"; Total height 60"
Sail area: 549 sq. ins.
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Draft: 9-1/4"
The main reasons for this growth and popularity as a class within the
AMYA are simple:
The kits comes with everything you need to build it. Minus sandpaper and
paint.
Easy to build; the hull and deck are cast as one piece.
The keel blade and lead bulb are pre-shaped.
The rudder is finished and cast with the shaft installed.
The Keel and rudder are each attached to the sail boat with one nut allowing easy
removal if necessary.
Two piece aluminum mast, including all necessary fittings and sails.
Excellent sailing performance in a wide wind range. With quick acceleration
and turning this remote control boat will thrill and excite the expert as well as the novice.
Radio Control Transmitter/Receiver/Rudder and sail winch servo included.
The CR-914 is beautiful on display, at home on its cradle or hanging on the
wall with the optional mahogany wall mount.
Electronics come with a limited one year warranty
Kit components covered for one year against manufactures defect
CR-914 Complete Kit with electronics:
Includes everything you need to build the boat. One piece Hull/Deck, Keel,
Rudder, Two Channel Radio w/Rudder and Sail Winch servo, Mast, CA Glue, Upgrade
Kit w/new and improved building instructions, West System epoxy, micro balloons,
sails, and a stand.
The only thing you will need is your choice of paint and
batteries ( 12 - AA size Alkaline or NiCad batteries). Average build time is
15-18 hours with the majority of the time spent finishing the hull of this awesome remote control boat.
On sale here along with other remote control boats!
The AirStrike radio control plane with its classic civil aviation lines, everything you need packaging and super quick assembly time, is a compact, 34-inch wingspan trainer that transports and stores easily.
Produced from durable yet lightweight materials, the AirStrike is made with the strength needed by new pilots.
The Cessna-like high wing design provides a stable, easy-to-control radio control plane, while the included 3 channel 72 MHz transmitter features controls for variable speed, rudder and elevator in the traditional Mode 2 format appreciated by R/C club instructors. And because its electric, the AirStrike can be flown in areas off-limits to large and noisy fuel-powered models!
A rechargeable 8.4 volt battery pack and automatic 12 volt DC peak charger provide the necessary power for clean, quiet and enjoyable flights. The AirStrike radio control plane contains an auto-cutoff circuit that automatically reduces power to the motor when the battery pack nears the end of its charge, while leaving ample reserve radio power for gliding and a successful landing.
A comprehensive owners manual guides you step by step through final assembly, pre-flight checks and first flights. If youve hesitated to try a radio control plane because you thought it was too expensive, think again. Flight School has never been more affordable
FEATURES
- Takes off from the ground
- Reinforced wing to withstand the strength of high aerobatic radio control plane maneuvers
-High torque 5.6 to 1 ratio drives a large & efficient 8.75 x 5.5 inch prop
-Ball-bearing supported main shaft
-Flies up to 3000 ft above sea level
Set includes:
- 3-channel transmitter
- Rechargeable Flight Pack
- DC Peak Detection Quick Charger
SPECIFICATIONS
Length : 28 inches
Wingspan: 34 inches
Weight: 24 OZ
Requires: 8 "aa" Alkaline batteries
On sale here along with other radio control planes!
Radio Control Helicopters
The New Raptor .30 V2 radio control helicopter is the perfect entry-level nitro/gas model which gives the new pilot a stable learning platform while satisfying what the 3D pilots asked for!
The .30 V2 features tough redesigned side frames, reinforced pitch control arm, improved swash plate, new fuel tank, new muffler, and a fresh new look in a colorful body shell.
The rapid cyclic response makes it possible for the radio control helicopter 3D pilot to execute crisp maneuvers like the Tic-Toc, Chaos, Death Spirals, and some we haven't even seen yet!
Add the optional upgrades such as the PV 0379 Auto Rotation Gear and do 3D maneuvers during auto-rotation. Other options include, the all-metal Main Rotor Hub, Main Rotor Grip, and many more.
The RC Discounts Raptor 30 Package includes only the top-of-the-line components:
- Futaba 7 channel transmitter which comes with four digital servos and a PCM receiver
- Raptor 30 ARF 49BB 39H
- GY410 gyro
- Starter Shaft
- Fuel Pump
- Glow Starter with Charger
This is a COMPLETE radio control helicopter kit and comes with everything you need except batteries and fuel.
On sale here along with other radio control helicopters!
Remote Control Cars & Trucks
CEN Racing has changed the nitro sedan remote control car racing world by introducing the all
newly designed Mercedes CT4 S. This State-of-the-art Ready To Run sedan incorporates
months of extensive testing from all parts of the world to bring you the
fastest, most reliable car on the market.
This high-performance Ready-To-Run
nitro sedan is based on the race proven CT4 R race kit design. The CT4S on-track
performance surpasses all other models in its class.
This is the fastest Ready To Run remote control car available, reaching speeds up to 70
MPH out of the box. It's achieved by using our newly engineered huge 2.5 Big
Block 3 ports Lighting engine in conjunction with an adjustable lightweight
2-speed transmission. .21 class engines will bolt directly into the CT4 S.
(Optional parts required)
Many tuning options have been built into the chassis
design to allow the driver to adjust to any track conditions.
Soon we will release a 3-speed conversion kit to increase speed to over
80 MPH !
Features:
- Super solid 3mm hard anodized aluminum chassis - Hard anodized aluminum
upper deck - Adjustable light weight 2 speed
transmission - Adjustable race style oil filled shocks - Front and rear
spider gear differentials- Cutting edge pivot
ball suspension design - Front and rear .080 race style anti-roll bar - High
Flow manifold with racing tuned pipe
Dimensions:- Four Wheel Drive (3 belt drive
train)- Wheel Base: 260mm (10.24")- Width: 196mm (7.72")- Weight: 1900gm
(67.8oz)- Gear Ratio: 6.825/4.875 (1st/2nd gear)- Ground Clearance: 8mm
(0.31")- Tires: 26mm (1.02") x 65mm (2.56")
Chassis:- Type: Double deck aluminum- Bottom
Chassis: 3mm aluminum chassis- Upper Deck: 2mm aluminum plate
Drive Train:- Type: 3 belts, 4-wheel
drive- Transmission: Adjustable shift 2-speed- Differentials: Bevel spider
gears- Clutch: Standard 2 shoe centrifugal clutch with spring- Pipe: CEN composite tuned
racing pipe- Fuel Tank: 75cc tank with stone filter and primer- Final Drive
Ratio: 6.825 (1st) 4.875(2nd)- Belt Tension: Front and side, ball bearing belt
tension kits- Ball Bearings: Full bearing
Suspension:- Type: Pivot ball- DAmpeners:
Lightweight composite oil filled shocks- Camber: Adjustable front and
rear- Caster: Adjustable- Toe-in: Adjustable front and rear- Down Stops:
Fully adjustable ront and rear
Special Features:- Reliable Mirage III pistol grip
radio-High impact foam bumper- Painted
decaled racing bodies
Engine Details- CEN Racing NX-15 Big Block
"Lighting" engine!- Big Block 2.5- 3 Ports- Dual precision crank
bearings- 35000RPM- SG shafts- True ABC construction- Slide Carb.
On sale here along with other RC cars and trucks!
Remote Control Boats
The CR-914 is a 1:25 scale remote control boat based on the Americas Cup sailboat class. It is 36
long and weighs 6 lbs. 4oz. The CR-914 is a strict one-design class sanctioned
by the AMYA (American Model Yachting Association) There have been over five
thousand kits sold and are over 1000 CR-914's registered with the
Class.SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 36" length by 8" beam
Hull: ABS plastic
Height: Mast 47-3/4"; Total height 60"
Sail area: 549 sq. ins.
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Draft: 9-1/4"
The main reasons for this growth and popularity as a class within the
AMYA are simple:
The kits comes with everything you need to build it. Minus sandpaper and
paint.
Easy to build; the hull and deck are cast as one piece.
The keel blade and lead bulb are pre-shaped.
The rudder is finished and cast with the shaft installed.
The Keel and rudder are each attached to the sail boat with one nut allowing easy
removal if necessary.
Two piece aluminum mast, including all necessary fittings and sails.
Excellent sailing performance in a wide wind range. With quick acceleration
and turning this remote control boat will thrill and excite the expert as well as the novice.
Radio Control Transmitter/Receiver/Rudder and sail winch servo included.
The CR-914 is beautiful on display, at home on its cradle or hanging on the
wall with the optional mahogany wall mount.
Electronics come with a limited one year warranty
Kit components covered for one year against manufactures defect
CR-914 Complete Kit with electronics:
Includes everything you need to build the boat. One piece Hull/Deck, Keel,
Rudder, Two Channel Radio w/Rudder and Sail Winch servo, Mast, CA Glue, Upgrade
Kit w/new and improved building instructions, West System epoxy, micro balloons,
sails, and a stand.
The only thing you will need is your choice of paint and
batteries ( 12 - AA size Alkaline or NiCad batteries). Average build time is
15-18 hours with the majority of the time spent finishing the hull of this awesome remote control boat.
On sale here along with other remote control boats!
Radio control plane at RC Discount Superstore
Radio Control Plane
The AirStrike radio control plane with its classic civil aviation lines, everything you need packaging and super quick assembly time, is a compact, 34-inch wingspan trainer that transports and stores easily.
Produced from durable yet lightweight materials, the AirStrike is made with the strength needed by new pilots.
The Cessna-like high wing design provides a stable, easy-to-control radio control plane, while the included 3 channel 72 MHz transmitter features controls for variable speed, rudder and elevator in the traditional Mode 2 format appreciated by R/C club instructors. And because its electric, the AirStrike can be flown in areas off-limits to large and noisy fuel-powered models!
A rechargeable 8.4 volt battery pack and automatic 12 volt DC peak charger provide the necessary power for clean, quiet and enjoyable flights. The AirStrike radio control plane contains an auto-cutoff circuit that automatically reduces power to the motor when the battery pack nears the end of its charge, while leaving ample reserve radio power for gliding and a successful landing.
A comprehensive owners manual guides you step by step through final assembly, pre-flight checks and first flights. If youve hesitated to try a radio control plane because you thought it was too expensive, think again. Flight School has never been more affordable
FEATURES
- Takes off from the ground
- Reinforced wing to withstand the strength of high aerobatic radio control plane maneuvers
-High torque 5.6 to 1 ratio drives a large & efficient 8.75 x 5.5 inch prop
-Ball-bearing supported main shaft
-Flies up to 3000 ft above sea level
Set includes:
- 3-channel transmitter
- Rechargeable Flight Pack
- DC Peak Detection Quick Charger
SPECIFICATIONS
Length : 28 inches
Wingspan: 34 inches
Weight: 24 OZ
Requires: 8 "aa" Alkaline batteries
On sale here along with other radio control planes!
Radio Control Helicopters
The New Raptor .30 V2 radio control helicopter is the perfect entry-level nitro/gas model which gives the new pilot a stable learning platform while satisfying what the 3D pilots asked for!
The .30 V2 features tough redesigned side frames, reinforced pitch control arm, improved swash plate, new fuel tank, new muffler, and a fresh new look in a colorful body shell.
The rapid cyclic response makes it possible for the radio control helicopter 3D pilot to execute crisp maneuvers like the Tic-Toc, Chaos, Death Spirals, and some we haven't even seen yet!
Add the optional upgrades such as the PV 0379 Auto Rotation Gear and do 3D maneuvers during auto-rotation. Other options include, the all-metal Main Rotor Hub, Main Rotor Grip, and many more.
The RC Discounts Raptor 30 Package includes only the top-of-the-line components:
- Futaba 7 channel transmitter which comes with four digital servos and a PCM receiver
- Raptor 30 ARF 49BB 39H
- GY410 gyro
- Starter Shaft
- Fuel Pump
- Glow Starter with Charger
This is a COMPLETE radio control helicopter kit and comes with everything you need except batteries and fuel.
On sale here along with other radio control helicopters!
Remote Control Cars & Trucks
CEN Racing has changed the nitro sedan remote control car racing world by introducing the all
newly designed Mercedes CT4 S. This State-of-the-art Ready To Run sedan incorporates
months of extensive testing from all parts of the world to bring you the
fastest, most reliable car on the market.
This high-performance Ready-To-Run
nitro sedan is based on the race proven CT4 R race kit design. The CT4S on-track
performance surpasses all other models in its class.
This is the fastest Ready To Run remote control car available, reaching speeds up to 70
MPH out of the box. It's achieved by using our newly engineered huge 2.5 Big
Block 3 ports Lighting engine in conjunction with an adjustable lightweight
2-speed transmission. .21 class engines will bolt directly into the CT4 S.
(Optional parts required)
Many tuning options have been built into the chassis
design to allow the driver to adjust to any track conditions.
Soon we will release a 3-speed conversion kit to increase speed to over
80 MPH !
Features:
- Super solid 3mm hard anodized aluminum chassis - Hard anodized aluminum
upper deck - Adjustable light weight 2 speed
transmission - Adjustable race style oil filled shocks - Front and rear
spider gear differentials- Cutting edge pivot
ball suspension design - Front and rear .080 race style anti-roll bar - High
Flow manifold with racing tuned pipe
Dimensions:- Four Wheel Drive (3 belt drive
train)- Wheel Base: 260mm (10.24")- Width: 196mm (7.72")- Weight: 1900gm
(67.8oz)- Gear Ratio: 6.825/4.875 (1st/2nd gear)- Ground Clearance: 8mm
(0.31")- Tires: 26mm (1.02") x 65mm (2.56")
Chassis:- Type: Double deck aluminum- Bottom
Chassis: 3mm aluminum chassis- Upper Deck: 2mm aluminum plate
Drive Train:- Type: 3 belts, 4-wheel
drive- Transmission: Adjustable shift 2-speed- Differentials: Bevel spider
gears- Clutch: Standard 2 shoe centrifugal clutch with spring- Pipe: CEN composite tuned
racing pipe- Fuel Tank: 75cc tank with stone filter and primer- Final Drive
Ratio: 6.825 (1st) 4.875(2nd)- Belt Tension: Front and side, ball bearing belt
tension kits- Ball Bearings: Full bearing
Suspension:- Type: Pivot ball- DAmpeners:
Lightweight composite oil filled shocks- Camber: Adjustable front and
rear- Caster: Adjustable- Toe-in: Adjustable front and rear- Down Stops:
Fully adjustable ront and rear
Special Features:- Reliable Mirage III pistol grip
radio-High impact foam bumper- Painted
decaled racing bodies
Engine Details- CEN Racing NX-15 Big Block
"Lighting" engine!- Big Block 2.5- 3 Ports- Dual precision crank
bearings- 35000RPM- SG shafts- True ABC construction- Slide Carb.
On sale here along with other RC cars and trucks!
Remote Control Boats
The CR-914 is a 1:25 scale remote control boat based on the Americas Cup sailboat class. It is 36
long and weighs 6 lbs. 4oz. The CR-914 is a strict one-design class sanctioned
by the AMYA (American Model Yachting Association) There have been over five
thousand kits sold and are over 1000 CR-914's registered with the
Class.SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 36" length by 8" beam
Hull: ABS plastic
Height: Mast 47-3/4"; Total height 60"
Sail area: 549 sq. ins.
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Draft: 9-1/4"
The main reasons for this growth and popularity as a class within the
AMYA are simple:
The kits comes with everything you need to build it. Minus sandpaper and
paint.
Easy to build; the hull and deck are cast as one piece.
The keel blade and lead bulb are pre-shaped.
The rudder is finished and cast with the shaft installed.
The Keel and rudder are each attached to the sail boat with one nut allowing easy
removal if necessary.
Two piece aluminum mast, including all necessary fittings and sails.
Excellent sailing performance in a wide wind range. With quick acceleration
and turning this remote control boat will thrill and excite the expert as well as the novice.
Radio Control Transmitter/Receiver/Rudder and sail winch servo included.
The CR-914 is beautiful on display, at home on its cradle or hanging on the
wall with the optional mahogany wall mount.
Electronics come with a limited one year warranty
Kit components covered for one year against manufactures defect
CR-914 Complete Kit with electronics:
Includes everything you need to build the boat. One piece Hull/Deck, Keel,
Rudder, Two Channel Radio w/Rudder and Sail Winch servo, Mast, CA Glue, Upgrade
Kit w/new and improved building instructions, West System epoxy, micro balloons,
sails, and a stand.
The only thing you will need is your choice of paint and
batteries ( 12 - AA size Alkaline or NiCad batteries). Average build time is
15-18 hours with the majority of the time spent finishing the hull of this awesome remote control boat.
On sale here along with other remote control boats!
The AirStrike radio control plane with its classic civil aviation lines, everything you need packaging and super quick assembly time, is a compact, 34-inch wingspan trainer that transports and stores easily.
Produced from durable yet lightweight materials, the AirStrike is made with the strength needed by new pilots.
The Cessna-like high wing design provides a stable, easy-to-control radio control plane, while the included 3 channel 72 MHz transmitter features controls for variable speed, rudder and elevator in the traditional Mode 2 format appreciated by R/C club instructors. And because its electric, the AirStrike can be flown in areas off-limits to large and noisy fuel-powered models!
A rechargeable 8.4 volt battery pack and automatic 12 volt DC peak charger provide the necessary power for clean, quiet and enjoyable flights. The AirStrike radio control plane contains an auto-cutoff circuit that automatically reduces power to the motor when the battery pack nears the end of its charge, while leaving ample reserve radio power for gliding and a successful landing.
A comprehensive owners manual guides you step by step through final assembly, pre-flight checks and first flights. If youve hesitated to try a radio control plane because you thought it was too expensive, think again. Flight School has never been more affordable
FEATURES
- Takes off from the ground
- Reinforced wing to withstand the strength of high aerobatic radio control plane maneuvers
-High torque 5.6 to 1 ratio drives a large & efficient 8.75 x 5.5 inch prop
-Ball-bearing supported main shaft
-Flies up to 3000 ft above sea level
Set includes:
- 3-channel transmitter
- Rechargeable Flight Pack
- DC Peak Detection Quick Charger
SPECIFICATIONS
Length : 28 inches
Wingspan: 34 inches
Weight: 24 OZ
Requires: 8 "aa" Alkaline batteries
On sale here along with other radio control planes!
Radio Control Helicopters
The New Raptor .30 V2 radio control helicopter is the perfect entry-level nitro/gas model which gives the new pilot a stable learning platform while satisfying what the 3D pilots asked for!
The .30 V2 features tough redesigned side frames, reinforced pitch control arm, improved swash plate, new fuel tank, new muffler, and a fresh new look in a colorful body shell.
The rapid cyclic response makes it possible for the radio control helicopter 3D pilot to execute crisp maneuvers like the Tic-Toc, Chaos, Death Spirals, and some we haven't even seen yet!
Add the optional upgrades such as the PV 0379 Auto Rotation Gear and do 3D maneuvers during auto-rotation. Other options include, the all-metal Main Rotor Hub, Main Rotor Grip, and many more.
The RC Discounts Raptor 30 Package includes only the top-of-the-line components:
- Futaba 7 channel transmitter which comes with four digital servos and a PCM receiver
- Raptor 30 ARF 49BB 39H
- GY410 gyro
- Starter Shaft
- Fuel Pump
- Glow Starter with Charger
This is a COMPLETE radio control helicopter kit and comes with everything you need except batteries and fuel.
On sale here along with other radio control helicopters!
Remote Control Cars & Trucks
CEN Racing has changed the nitro sedan remote control car racing world by introducing the all
newly designed Mercedes CT4 S. This State-of-the-art Ready To Run sedan incorporates
months of extensive testing from all parts of the world to bring you the
fastest, most reliable car on the market.
This high-performance Ready-To-Run
nitro sedan is based on the race proven CT4 R race kit design. The CT4S on-track
performance surpasses all other models in its class.
This is the fastest Ready To Run remote control car available, reaching speeds up to 70
MPH out of the box. It's achieved by using our newly engineered huge 2.5 Big
Block 3 ports Lighting engine in conjunction with an adjustable lightweight
2-speed transmission. .21 class engines will bolt directly into the CT4 S.
(Optional parts required)
Many tuning options have been built into the chassis
design to allow the driver to adjust to any track conditions.
Soon we will release a 3-speed conversion kit to increase speed to over
80 MPH !
Features:
- Super solid 3mm hard anodized aluminum chassis - Hard anodized aluminum
upper deck - Adjustable light weight 2 speed
transmission - Adjustable race style oil filled shocks - Front and rear
spider gear differentials- Cutting edge pivot
ball suspension design - Front and rear .080 race style anti-roll bar - High
Flow manifold with racing tuned pipe
Dimensions:- Four Wheel Drive (3 belt drive
train)- Wheel Base: 260mm (10.24")- Width: 196mm (7.72")- Weight: 1900gm
(67.8oz)- Gear Ratio: 6.825/4.875 (1st/2nd gear)- Ground Clearance: 8mm
(0.31")- Tires: 26mm (1.02") x 65mm (2.56")
Chassis:- Type: Double deck aluminum- Bottom
Chassis: 3mm aluminum chassis- Upper Deck: 2mm aluminum plate
Drive Train:- Type: 3 belts, 4-wheel
drive- Transmission: Adjustable shift 2-speed- Differentials: Bevel spider
gears- Clutch: Standard 2 shoe centrifugal clutch with spring- Pipe: CEN composite tuned
racing pipe- Fuel Tank: 75cc tank with stone filter and primer- Final Drive
Ratio: 6.825 (1st) 4.875(2nd)- Belt Tension: Front and side, ball bearing belt
tension kits- Ball Bearings: Full bearing
Suspension:- Type: Pivot ball- DAmpeners:
Lightweight composite oil filled shocks- Camber: Adjustable front and
rear- Caster: Adjustable- Toe-in: Adjustable front and rear- Down Stops:
Fully adjustable ront and rear
Special Features:- Reliable Mirage III pistol grip
radio-High impact foam bumper- Painted
decaled racing bodies
Engine Details- CEN Racing NX-15 Big Block
"Lighting" engine!- Big Block 2.5- 3 Ports- Dual precision crank
bearings- 35000RPM- SG shafts- True ABC construction- Slide Carb.
On sale here along with other RC cars and trucks!
Remote Control Boats
The CR-914 is a 1:25 scale remote control boat based on the Americas Cup sailboat class. It is 36
long and weighs 6 lbs. 4oz. The CR-914 is a strict one-design class sanctioned
by the AMYA (American Model Yachting Association) There have been over five
thousand kits sold and are over 1000 CR-914's registered with the
Class.SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 36" length by 8" beam
Hull: ABS plastic
Height: Mast 47-3/4"; Total height 60"
Sail area: 549 sq. ins.
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Draft: 9-1/4"
The main reasons for this growth and popularity as a class within the
AMYA are simple:
The kits comes with everything you need to build it. Minus sandpaper and
paint.
Easy to build; the hull and deck are cast as one piece.
The keel blade and lead bulb are pre-shaped.
The rudder is finished and cast with the shaft installed.
The Keel and rudder are each attached to the sail boat with one nut allowing easy
removal if necessary.
Two piece aluminum mast, including all necessary fittings and sails.
Excellent sailing performance in a wide wind range. With quick acceleration
and turning this remote control boat will thrill and excite the expert as well as the novice.
Radio Control Transmitter/Receiver/Rudder and sail winch servo included.
The CR-914 is beautiful on display, at home on its cradle or hanging on the
wall with the optional mahogany wall mount.
Electronics come with a limited one year warranty
Kit components covered for one year against manufactures defect
CR-914 Complete Kit with electronics:
Includes everything you need to build the boat. One piece Hull/Deck, Keel,
Rudder, Two Channel Radio w/Rudder and Sail Winch servo, Mast, CA Glue, Upgrade
Kit w/new and improved building instructions, West System epoxy, micro balloons,
sails, and a stand.
The only thing you will need is your choice of paint and
batteries ( 12 - AA size Alkaline or NiCad batteries). Average build time is
15-18 hours with the majority of the time spent finishing the hull of this awesome remote control boat.
On sale here along with other remote control boats!
Radio control plane at RC Discount Superstore
Radio Control Plane
The AirStrike radio control plane with its classic civil aviation lines, everything you need packaging and super quick assembly time, is a compact, 34-inch wingspan trainer that transports and stores easily.
Produced from durable yet lightweight materials, the AirStrike is made with the strength needed by new pilots.
The Cessna-like high wing design provides a stable, easy-to-control radio control plane, while the included 3 channel 72 MHz transmitter features controls for variable speed, rudder and elevator in the traditional Mode 2 format appreciated by R/C club instructors. And because its electric, the AirStrike can be flown in areas off-limits to large and noisy fuel-powered models!
A rechargeable 8.4 volt battery pack and automatic 12 volt DC peak charger provide the necessary power for clean, quiet and enjoyable flights. The AirStrike radio control plane contains an auto-cutoff circuit that automatically reduces power to the motor when the battery pack nears the end of its charge, while leaving ample reserve radio power for gliding and a successful landing.
A comprehensive owners manual guides you step by step through final assembly, pre-flight checks and first flights. If youve hesitated to try a radio control plane because you thought it was too expensive, think again. Flight School has never been more affordable
FEATURES
- Takes off from the ground
- Reinforced wing to withstand the strength of high aerobatic radio control plane maneuvers
-High torque 5.6 to 1 ratio drives a large & efficient 8.75 x 5.5 inch prop
-Ball-bearing supported main shaft
-Flies up to 3000 ft above sea level
Set includes:
- 3-channel transmitter
- Rechargeable Flight Pack
- DC Peak Detection Quick Charger
SPECIFICATIONS
Length : 28 inches
Wingspan: 34 inches
Weight: 24 OZ
Requires: 8 "aa" Alkaline batteries
On sale here along with other radio control planes!
Radio Control Helicopters
The New Raptor .30 V2 radio control helicopter is the perfect entry-level nitro/gas model which gives the new pilot a stable learning platform while satisfying what the 3D pilots asked for!
The .30 V2 features tough redesigned side frames, reinforced pitch control arm, improved swash plate, new fuel tank, new muffler, and a fresh new look in a colorful body shell.
The rapid cyclic response makes it possible for the radio control helicopter 3D pilot to execute crisp maneuvers like the Tic-Toc, Chaos, Death Spirals, and some we haven't even seen yet!
Add the optional upgrades such as the PV 0379 Auto Rotation Gear and do 3D maneuvers during auto-rotation. Other options include, the all-metal Main Rotor Hub, Main Rotor Grip, and many more.
The RC Discounts Raptor 30 Package includes only the top-of-the-line components:
- Futaba 7 channel transmitter which comes with four digital servos and a PCM receiver
- Raptor 30 ARF 49BB 39H
- GY410 gyro
- Starter Shaft
- Fuel Pump
- Glow Starter with Charger
This is a COMPLETE radio control helicopter kit and comes with everything you need except batteries and fuel.
On sale here along with other radio control helicopters!
Remote Control Cars & Trucks
CEN Racing has changed the nitro sedan remote control car racing world by introducing the all
newly designed Mercedes CT4 S. This State-of-the-art Ready To Run sedan incorporates
months of extensive testing from all parts of the world to bring you the
fastest, most reliable car on the market.
This high-performance Ready-To-Run
nitro sedan is based on the race proven CT4 R race kit design. The CT4S on-track
performance surpasses all other models in its class.
This is the fastest Ready To Run remote control car available, reaching speeds up to 70
MPH out of the box. It's achieved by using our newly engineered huge 2.5 Big
Block 3 ports Lighting engine in conjunction with an adjustable lightweight
2-speed transmission. .21 class engines will bolt directly into the CT4 S.
(Optional parts required)
Many tuning options have been built into the chassis
design to allow the driver to adjust to any track conditions.
Soon we will release a 3-speed conversion kit to increase speed to over
80 MPH !
Features:
- Super solid 3mm hard anodized aluminum chassis - Hard anodized aluminum
upper deck - Adjustable light weight 2 speed
transmission - Adjustable race style oil filled shocks - Front and rear
spider gear differentials- Cutting edge pivot
ball suspension design - Front and rear .080 race style anti-roll bar - High
Flow manifold with racing tuned pipe
Dimensions:- Four Wheel Drive (3 belt drive
train)- Wheel Base: 260mm (10.24")- Width: 196mm (7.72")- Weight: 1900gm
(67.8oz)- Gear Ratio: 6.825/4.875 (1st/2nd gear)- Ground Clearance: 8mm
(0.31")- Tires: 26mm (1.02") x 65mm (2.56")
Chassis:- Type: Double deck aluminum- Bottom
Chassis: 3mm aluminum chassis- Upper Deck: 2mm aluminum plate
Drive Train:- Type: 3 belts, 4-wheel
drive- Transmission: Adjustable shift 2-speed- Differentials: Bevel spider
gears- Clutch: Standard 2 shoe centrifugal clutch with spring- Pipe: CEN composite tuned
racing pipe- Fuel Tank: 75cc tank with stone filter and primer- Final Drive
Ratio: 6.825 (1st) 4.875(2nd)- Belt Tension: Front and side, ball bearing belt
tension kits- Ball Bearings: Full bearing
Suspension:- Type: Pivot ball- DAmpeners:
Lightweight composite oil filled shocks- Camber: Adjustable front and
rear- Caster: Adjustable- Toe-in: Adjustable front and rear- Down Stops:
Fully adjustable ront and rear
Special Features:- Reliable Mirage III pistol grip
radio-High impact foam bumper- Painted
decaled racing bodies
Engine Details- CEN Racing NX-15 Big Block
"Lighting" engine!- Big Block 2.5- 3 Ports- Dual precision crank
bearings- 35000RPM- SG shafts- True ABC construction- Slide Carb.
On sale here along with other RC cars and trucks!
Remote Control Boats
The CR-914 is a 1:25 scale remote control boat based on the Americas Cup sailboat class. It is 36
long and weighs 6 lbs. 4oz. The CR-914 is a strict one-design class sanctioned
by the AMYA (American Model Yachting Association) There have been over five
thousand kits sold and are over 1000 CR-914's registered with the
Class.SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 36" length by 8" beam
Hull: ABS plastic
Height: Mast 47-3/4"; Total height 60"
Sail area: 549 sq. ins.
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Draft: 9-1/4"
The main reasons for this growth and popularity as a class within the
AMYA are simple:
The kits comes with everything you need to build it. Minus sandpaper and
paint.
Easy to build; the hull and deck are cast as one piece.
The keel blade and lead bulb are pre-shaped.
The rudder is finished and cast with the shaft installed.
The Keel and rudder are each attached to the sail boat with one nut allowing easy
removal if necessary.
Two piece aluminum mast, including all necessary fittings and sails.
Excellent sailing performance in a wide wind range. With quick acceleration
and turning this remote control boat will thrill and excite the expert as well as the novice.
Radio Control Transmitter/Receiver/Rudder and sail winch servo included.
The CR-914 is beautiful on display, at home on its cradle or hanging on the
wall with the optional mahogany wall mount.
Electronics come with a limited one year warranty
Kit components covered for one year against manufactures defect
CR-914 Complete Kit with electronics:
Includes everything you need to build the boat. One piece Hull/Deck, Keel,
Rudder, Two Channel Radio w/Rudder and Sail Winch servo, Mast, CA Glue, Upgrade
Kit w/new and improved building instructions, West System epoxy, micro balloons,
sails, and a stand.
The only thing you will need is your choice of paint and
batteries ( 12 - AA size Alkaline or NiCad batteries). Average build time is
15-18 hours with the majority of the time spent finishing the hull of this awesome remote control boat.
On sale here along with other remote control boats!
The AirStrike radio control plane with its classic civil aviation lines, everything you need packaging and super quick assembly time, is a compact, 34-inch wingspan trainer that transports and stores easily.
Produced from durable yet lightweight materials, the AirStrike is made with the strength needed by new pilots.
The Cessna-like high wing design provides a stable, easy-to-control radio control plane, while the included 3 channel 72 MHz transmitter features controls for variable speed, rudder and elevator in the traditional Mode 2 format appreciated by R/C club instructors. And because its electric, the AirStrike can be flown in areas off-limits to large and noisy fuel-powered models!
A rechargeable 8.4 volt battery pack and automatic 12 volt DC peak charger provide the necessary power for clean, quiet and enjoyable flights. The AirStrike radio control plane contains an auto-cutoff circuit that automatically reduces power to the motor when the battery pack nears the end of its charge, while leaving ample reserve radio power for gliding and a successful landing.
A comprehensive owners manual guides you step by step through final assembly, pre-flight checks and first flights. If youve hesitated to try a radio control plane because you thought it was too expensive, think again. Flight School has never been more affordable
FEATURES
- Takes off from the ground
- Reinforced wing to withstand the strength of high aerobatic radio control plane maneuvers
-High torque 5.6 to 1 ratio drives a large & efficient 8.75 x 5.5 inch prop
-Ball-bearing supported main shaft
-Flies up to 3000 ft above sea level
Set includes:
- 3-channel transmitter
- Rechargeable Flight Pack
- DC Peak Detection Quick Charger
SPECIFICATIONS
Length : 28 inches
Wingspan: 34 inches
Weight: 24 OZ
Requires: 8 "aa" Alkaline batteries
On sale here along with other radio control planes!
Radio Control Helicopters
The New Raptor .30 V2 radio control helicopter is the perfect entry-level nitro/gas model which gives the new pilot a stable learning platform while satisfying what the 3D pilots asked for!
The .30 V2 features tough redesigned side frames, reinforced pitch control arm, improved swash plate, new fuel tank, new muffler, and a fresh new look in a colorful body shell.
The rapid cyclic response makes it possible for the radio control helicopter 3D pilot to execute crisp maneuvers like the Tic-Toc, Chaos, Death Spirals, and some we haven't even seen yet!
Add the optional upgrades such as the PV 0379 Auto Rotation Gear and do 3D maneuvers during auto-rotation. Other options include, the all-metal Main Rotor Hub, Main Rotor Grip, and many more.
The RC Discounts Raptor 30 Package includes only the top-of-the-line components:
- Futaba 7 channel transmitter which comes with four digital servos and a PCM receiver
- Raptor 30 ARF 49BB 39H
- GY410 gyro
- Starter Shaft
- Fuel Pump
- Glow Starter with Charger
This is a COMPLETE radio control helicopter kit and comes with everything you need except batteries and fuel.
On sale here along with other radio control helicopters!
Remote Control Cars & Trucks
CEN Racing has changed the nitro sedan remote control car racing world by introducing the all
newly designed Mercedes CT4 S. This State-of-the-art Ready To Run sedan incorporates
months of extensive testing from all parts of the world to bring you the
fastest, most reliable car on the market.
This high-performance Ready-To-Run
nitro sedan is based on the race proven CT4 R race kit design. The CT4S on-track
performance surpasses all other models in its class.
This is the fastest Ready To Run remote control car available, reaching speeds up to 70
MPH out of the box. It's achieved by using our newly engineered huge 2.5 Big
Block 3 ports Lighting engine in conjunction with an adjustable lightweight
2-speed transmission. .21 class engines will bolt directly into the CT4 S.
(Optional parts required)
Many tuning options have been built into the chassis
design to allow the driver to adjust to any track conditions.
Soon we will release a 3-speed conversion kit to increase speed to over
80 MPH !
Features:
- Super solid 3mm hard anodized aluminum chassis - Hard anodized aluminum
upper deck - Adjustable light weight 2 speed
transmission - Adjustable race style oil filled shocks - Front and rear
spider gear differentials- Cutting edge pivot
ball suspension design - Front and rear .080 race style anti-roll bar - High
Flow manifold with racing tuned pipe
Dimensions:- Four Wheel Drive (3 belt drive
train)- Wheel Base: 260mm (10.24")- Width: 196mm (7.72")- Weight: 1900gm
(67.8oz)- Gear Ratio: 6.825/4.875 (1st/2nd gear)- Ground Clearance: 8mm
(0.31")- Tires: 26mm (1.02") x 65mm (2.56")
Chassis:- Type: Double deck aluminum- Bottom
Chassis: 3mm aluminum chassis- Upper Deck: 2mm aluminum plate
Drive Train:- Type: 3 belts, 4-wheel
drive- Transmission: Adjustable shift 2-speed- Differentials: Bevel spider
gears- Clutch: Standard 2 shoe centrifugal clutch with spring- Pipe: CEN composite tuned
racing pipe- Fuel Tank: 75cc tank with stone filter and primer- Final Drive
Ratio: 6.825 (1st) 4.875(2nd)- Belt Tension: Front and side, ball bearing belt
tension kits- Ball Bearings: Full bearing
Suspension:- Type: Pivot ball- DAmpeners:
Lightweight composite oil filled shocks- Camber: Adjustable front and
rear- Caster: Adjustable- Toe-in: Adjustable front and rear- Down Stops:
Fully adjustable ront and rear
Special Features:- Reliable Mirage III pistol grip
radio-High impact foam bumper- Painted
decaled racing bodies
Engine Details- CEN Racing NX-15 Big Block
"Lighting" engine!- Big Block 2.5- 3 Ports- Dual precision crank
bearings- 35000RPM- SG shafts- True ABC construction- Slide Carb.
On sale here along with other RC cars and trucks!
Remote Control Boats
The CR-914 is a 1:25 scale remote control boat based on the Americas Cup sailboat class. It is 36
long and weighs 6 lbs. 4oz. The CR-914 is a strict one-design class sanctioned
by the AMYA (American Model Yachting Association) There have been over five
thousand kits sold and are over 1000 CR-914's registered with the
Class.SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 36" length by 8" beam
Hull: ABS plastic
Height: Mast 47-3/4"; Total height 60"
Sail area: 549 sq. ins.
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Draft: 9-1/4"
The main reasons for this growth and popularity as a class within the
AMYA are simple:
The kits comes with everything you need to build it. Minus sandpaper and
paint.
Easy to build; the hull and deck are cast as one piece.
The keel blade and lead bulb are pre-shaped.
The rudder is finished and cast with the shaft installed.
The Keel and rudder are each attached to the sail boat with one nut allowing easy
removal if necessary.
Two piece aluminum mast, including all necessary fittings and sails.
Excellent sailing performance in a wide wind range. With quick acceleration
and turning this remote control boat will thrill and excite the expert as well as the novice.
Radio Control Transmitter/Receiver/Rudder and sail winch servo included.
The CR-914 is beautiful on display, at home on its cradle or hanging on the
wall with the optional mahogany wall mount.
Electronics come with a limited one year warranty
Kit components covered for one year against manufactures defect
CR-914 Complete Kit with electronics:
Includes everything you need to build the boat. One piece Hull/Deck, Keel,
Rudder, Two Channel Radio w/Rudder and Sail Winch servo, Mast, CA Glue, Upgrade
Kit w/new and improved building instructions, West System epoxy, micro balloons,
sails, and a stand.
The only thing you will need is your choice of paint and
batteries ( 12 - AA size Alkaline or NiCad batteries). Average build time is
15-18 hours with the majority of the time spent finishing the hull of this awesome remote control boat.
On sale here along with other remote control boats!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Hovercraft RC Introduction
All About Hovercraft RC
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Hovercraft RC
are also sometimes called Air Cushion Vehicles or ACV. They can fliy like a plane but can float like a boat and can drive on land like a car all the while traversing ditches and small gullies. A thrust propeller pushes the craft forward on its bubble' of air. Rudders, like on an airplane, steer the direction of the craft.
This all applies to remote control hovercraft as well as the real thing. Needless to say, it's a unique method of transportation and an exciting hobby too!
The idea for a hovercraft is attributed to Christopher Cockerell (later knighted Sir Christopher for inventing the Hovercraft) when he was working with small boats.
Today they are used for many applications where people or equipment need to travel at high speed over water but be able to load and unload on land.
The hovercraft RC engine provides the power to drive large fans that blow air under the craft and the air is trapped by a rubber skirt that enables it to travel over a wide range of terrain.
Hovercraft RC, or remote control hovercraft have, until recently, been built by a small group of keen modelers but lately the hobby has become much more popular.
Model hovercraft, like many other RC models such as boats, airplanes, cars and helicopters, offer some problems in terms of scaling and operation when reduced from their full operating size.
The general operating principles remain the same but some modifications in the skirt arrangement are needed to make a successful remote control hovercraft replica of the original.
With hovercraft RC, the size of objects encountered on land and the wave size on water are two major problems when scaling model hovercraft. With gas engine driven craft there is also the added problems of water spray and dust, which will choke an engine and cause many running problems. The water poses a similar problem for electric powered remote control hovercraft.
Single engine hovercraft RC use one engine to provide thrust and lift for the craft with the air being split into two flows. About 30% of the air is used under the craft for lift and the rest of the air exits the rear of the craft over a rudder and provides thrust.
This creates simple model hovercrafts with the advantage that they can be controlled from a low cost 2-channel radio control system.
Twin engine model hovercrafts provide one engine for lift and one for thrust. The engines can operate independently and therefore require at least a 3-channel radio system.
The lift motor can be set using one throttle setting and the thrust controlled independently from another radio control channel. This type of hovercraft RC model generally provides better performance in terms of the height it can hover and the speed it can achieve.
We hope you find this information interesting and above all helpful while you research the exciting and unique hobby of hovercraft RC.
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Hovercraft RC
are also sometimes called Air Cushion Vehicles or ACV. They can fliy like a plane but can float like a boat and can drive on land like a car all the while traversing ditches and small gullies. A thrust propeller pushes the craft forward on its bubble' of air. Rudders, like on an airplane, steer the direction of the craft.
This all applies to remote control hovercraft as well as the real thing. Needless to say, it's a unique method of transportation and an exciting hobby too!
The idea for a hovercraft is attributed to Christopher Cockerell (later knighted Sir Christopher for inventing the Hovercraft) when he was working with small boats.
Today they are used for many applications where people or equipment need to travel at high speed over water but be able to load and unload on land.
The hovercraft RC engine provides the power to drive large fans that blow air under the craft and the air is trapped by a rubber skirt that enables it to travel over a wide range of terrain.
Hovercraft RC, or remote control hovercraft have, until recently, been built by a small group of keen modelers but lately the hobby has become much more popular.
Model hovercraft, like many other RC models such as boats, airplanes, cars and helicopters, offer some problems in terms of scaling and operation when reduced from their full operating size.
The general operating principles remain the same but some modifications in the skirt arrangement are needed to make a successful remote control hovercraft replica of the original.
With hovercraft RC, the size of objects encountered on land and the wave size on water are two major problems when scaling model hovercraft. With gas engine driven craft there is also the added problems of water spray and dust, which will choke an engine and cause many running problems. The water poses a similar problem for electric powered remote control hovercraft.
Single engine hovercraft RC use one engine to provide thrust and lift for the craft with the air being split into two flows. About 30% of the air is used under the craft for lift and the rest of the air exits the rear of the craft over a rudder and provides thrust.
This creates simple model hovercrafts with the advantage that they can be controlled from a low cost 2-channel radio control system.
Twin engine model hovercrafts provide one engine for lift and one for thrust. The engines can operate independently and therefore require at least a 3-channel radio system.
The lift motor can be set using one throttle setting and the thrust controlled independently from another radio control channel. This type of hovercraft RC model generally provides better performance in terms of the height it can hover and the speed it can achieve.
We hope you find this information interesting and above all helpful while you research the exciting and unique hobby of hovercraft RC.
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