Archive for September, 2008

Specifically for marine models, the AquaCraft 6-pole 36-56-2030 Brushless Marine Motor comes with leads and gold-plated, 4 mm connectors installed.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage: 7-18.5V
Max. Constant Current: 50A
Max. Surge Current: 80A/five seconds
No Load Current: 5.0A
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Perfect packs for powering Traxxas models

DuraTrax’s largest capacity NiMH batteries are now equipped with genuine Traxxas plugs! Perfect for weekend warriors who want maximum runtime from their sport packs. Available in a 7.2V stick pack, plus 8.4V stick and hump configurations.

                                               Retail
DTXC2175 7.2V NiMH Stick Pack w/Traxxas Plug   $79.99
DTXC2176 NiMH 8.4V DTX4600 Stick TRX            89.99
DTXC2177 NiMH 8.4V DTX4600 Hump TRX             89.99

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Heli-Max Heli Starter Shaft

The Heli-Max Heli Starter Shaft with One-Way Bearing press-fits perfectly in the rubber cone on most popular electric starters, including the Heli-Max Super Start. Featuring a gold-anodized base with a factory installed one-way bearing, the Heli Starter Shaft is longer (198 mm) to keep the starter farther away from the head. The hex end fits Read the rest of this entry

VsTank brings the Soviet bunker buster to life

A scale replica of the massive tank designed to level buildings and gun emplacements comes “alive” as the VS 1/24 scale Russian KV-2. Molded-in details give this tank display-quality looks and features like all-wheel suspension, multiple speeds in forward, reverse and turning and the ability to tackle inclines of up to 35° help to Read the rest of this entry

Futaba and OS Engines factory driver Atsushi Hara (JPN) clinched the 1/8th Scale Buggy World Championships at the Farm II track in Charlotte NC on September 21, 2008. After a very hard fought race Hara came up the World Champion with a winning time of 1:00:06.199 for 79 laps!

Hara’s radio of choice was the new Futaba 4PK FASST, giving this radio it’s first world championships, and earning it in it’s first year of racing! Atsushi also used the Futaba BLS352 servo for Read the rest of this entry

The Team Checkpoint 7.4V 4800mAh Saddle Battery offers factory-matched cells to generate excellent power for extreme on-road and off-road performance. With a 20C discharge rating, this pack delivers all the power and punch the Read the rest of this entry

With Steve O’Donnell’s name on these tools, modelers are assured of quality and performance! Heat-treated stainless steel tips are precision ground for proper fit. Extra-long shanks are stepped for strength and permit easier access to hard-to-reach fasteners. Comfortable, molded handles won’t Read the rest of this entry

The indoor flying season is when ultra-light foam airplanes shine and the ElectriFly Yak 54 EP is the brightest star of them all! With its sharp looks and crowd-pleasing performance, this plane is creating a buzz wherever it goes! Superior construction, quality hardware and Read the rest of this entry

O.S. Engines P5 Turbo Glow Plug

A powerful plug for off-road enthusiasts!

The cold-rated O.S. Engines P5 Turbo Plug complements the other plugs in the Turbo line. It’s designed to be used with two-piece Turbo head-equipped O.S. engines and features a tapered seat that Read the rest of this entry