Archive for January, 2011

Thunder Tiger® Mini Titan E325 V2

Performance has gone ballistic with the new Thunder Tiger® Mini Titan E325 V2! Tons of very impressive features have been introduced with the Mini Titan E325 V2 to create the ultimate 3D machine in its category: lightweight carbon/aluminum main frame, full metal rotor head, lightweight 3D paddles and a carbon fin. A reinforced main shaft and totally-redesigned fiberglass canopy have also been added.

The V2 also comes equipped with radically longer rotor grips and rigid hub for generating additional lift and awesome responsiveness, even when flown under standard-size blades. To top it off, roll rate is exponentially faster than any other 450-size helis thanks to a lower blade-to-ground height, a high-positioned battery tray and motor mount design keeping the CG much closer to the main rotor disc. The “pendulum” effect is reduced to a minimum making the V2 a much more stable platform. The longer grips and hub generates more lift and brings extremely crisp and accurate pitch response. With the Mini Titan E325 V2, 3D pilots can finally get their hands on a totally aggressive performer: Best power-to-weight and the widest adjustable mixing ratio of any 450-class heli.

  • 2-piece reinforced carbon main frame
  • Super rigid carbon frame & CNC machined aluminum construction
  • Slim and aerodynamic pre-painted fiberglass canopy
  • One-piece machined aluminum mast block/servo mount
  • Adjustable Bell-Hiller mixing ratio
  • Equipped with lightweight paddles for 3D maneuvers
  • Integrated one-piece high-positioned battery & ESC tray
  • Metal & carbon light tail case/metal grips
  • One-piece low gravity molded skid with integrated antenna holder
  • Canopy with integrated Heat Sink for efficient thermal dissipation
  • Exclusive receiver tray
  • Rear servo mount
  • Belt driven tail system
  • Anti-rotation swash guide

SPECIFICATIONS
Fuselage Length: 25.2 in (640 mm)
Fuselage Width: 8.79 in (230 mm)
Total Height: 8.2 in (209 mm)
Main Rotor Diameter: 28.46 in (745 mm)
Tail Rotor Diameter: 6.14 in (156 mm)
Gear Ratio: 1:11.5:4.4
Weight: 28.35 oz (800 g)

                                              Retail
TTRE0008 Mini Titan E325 V2 Kit              $449.99
TTRE0009 Mini Titan E325 V2 Kit with Motor    529.99

Visit the Thunder Tiger America website at www.ttamerica.com

Thunder Tiger® Neptune SB-1 RTR SubmarineThe Thunder Tiger® Neptune SB-1 RTR Submarine can take you on a remotely-operated unmanned sub adventure any time you’re ready to dive. The high-impact ABS plastic hull combines with the 12V motor propulsion power unit to let you explore and enjoy the mysteries of the undersea world. The SB-1 has a maximum operating depth of five meters but can dive down to ten meters still intact. But should it start to leak, lose radio contact or deplete the battery, it will automatically purge its ballast tank and float back to the surface. Installation of an optional mini video camera is made easy because the video-transport cable connector is included. But the optional video system isn’t the only nifty advantage of this sub. The SB-1 is a static diving sub. Because it submerges by pumping water into its ballast tank, it can move straight up or down, hover at that depth, then move forward without changing depth – unless you want it to. Check it out:

  • Dual static and dynamic diving system
  • Ballast tank with roll pump and motor drive system
  • Full elevator and rudder controls
  • Auto-detect electronic protection system – if low battery power, weak radio signals or leakage is detected, the roll pump starts automatically causing the sub to surface
  • Video-transport cable connector included (camera is not)
  • Includes motor, battery, propeller, 6-channel FM radio and 9.6V battery with wall charger

SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 7.7kg surface, 7.95kg submerged
Overall length: 30.5 in (774 mm)
Beam (width): 11.4 in (290 mm)
Draft: 7.9 in (200 mm)
Height: 11.2 in (285 mm)
Propulsion motor: 12V
Propeller: Three-blade, outer diameter 40mm, pitch/41mm
Speed: 1.45 knots (2.7 km/hour) surface; 1.08 knots (2 km/hour) submerged
Operating diving depth: 16.4 feet (5 m)
Maximum diving depth: 33 feet (10 m) mechanical limit

                                   Retail
TTRB5220 Neptune SB-1 Submarine   $699.99

Visit the Thunder Tiger America website at www.ttamerica.com

O.S.® 55HZ-R Heli EngineDemanding 3D heli flying – with constant, vigorous attitude and throttle changes – requires an engine with a steady, dependable fuel supply. O.S.® answers the call with the 55HZ-R Heli Engine, featuring the Demand Regulator System (DRS) for instantaneous response and outstanding run consistency.

The DRS, unlike a pump or muffler system, delivers fuel to the regulator under a constant pressure. This ensures that the engine will run exactly the same throughout the entire tank, from full to empty. Additionally, the DRS has been designed so that the mounting position is perfectly in line with the carburetor, resulting in consistent engine operation in all attitudes of flight.

The optional Conversion Kit – which includes a 40L-R carburetor with attached regulator, rear cover plate with pressure nipple, installed rubber seal and check valve – is designed for adding the DRS to existing 50SX or 55HZ engines equipped with a pressurized regulator system. The rear cover plate includes a mounting locator for a Futaba® RPM sensor.

Get the O.S. 55HZ-R for your heli. At critical moments, you’ll never be lacking in fuel or lagging in performance again!

SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 0.55 cu.in (8.9 cc)
Bore: 0.91 in (23 mm)
RPM Range: 2000-20,000
Output: 2.1 hp @ 17,000 rpm
Weight: 15.1 oz (429 g)

                               Retail
OSMG1957 55HZ-R Heli Engine   $599.99

Visit the O.S. Engines website at www.osengines.com

O.S.® Engines 155FS-a 4-stroke engineThe O.S.® Engines 155FS-a 4-stroke engine is designed to give more power from a smaller package. The 155FS-a produces 2.6 horsepower – about the same as many 200-size power plants – from a package that’s about the same size and weight as most 120-sizw engines! Fewer modifications and easier retrofits leave you with more time to enjoy the added performance. And since the 155FS-a is a pumped 4-stroke, you’ll be able to enjoy improved performance consistently – regardless of model attitude, fuel levels or tank position. All of this with easier maintenance – and less of it! Instead of venting oil through a crankcase tube, the 155FS-a recirculates it which improves lubrication of the working parts and prevents oil from getting all over the cowl. Any way you look at it, the 155FS-a is a great choice for giant-scale modeling.

SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 1.548 cu in (25.36 cc)
Bore: 1.323 in (33.6 mm)
Stroke: 1.126 in (28.6 mm)
Practical RPM Range: 2,000 – 10,000
Output: 2.6 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Weight: 1.775 lbs (805.0 g)

                                    Retail
OSMG0998 155FS-a 4-stroke Engine   $799.99

Visit the O.S. Engines website at www.osengines.com

O.S.® FS-95V

The power is state-of-the-art….the appearance, a flashback to aviation’s Golden Age. With its individual valve covers and machined aluminum pushrod guides, the new O.S.® FS-95V 4-stroke engine captures classic looks that will perfectly complement your next scale project!

Of course, looks aren’t all that the FS-95V has to offer. It has the perfect, low amplitude sound to suit scale planes, and the internal workings are all O.S. – and all about performance. Compact but powerful, the 95V fits the same mounts as the FS 91SII, 61FX, 65LA, 75AX, 95AX and FS-110. And the FS-95V is 10 grams lighter than the FS91!

SPECIFICATIONS
Bore: 1.14 in (29.0 mm)
Stroke: 0.93 in (23.6 mm)
Volume: 0.95 cu in (15.59 cc)

                                   Retail
OSMG0900 FS-95V 4-Stroke Engine   $529.99

Visit the O.S. Engines website at www.osengines.com

Hobbico® Pro-Series LVM Lithium Voltmeter

Hobbico Pro-Series LVM Lithium VoltmeterThe new Hobbico Pro-Series LVM Lithium Voltmeter is so convenient you’ll wonder how you ever got along without it! The LVM measures LiPo, LiFe or Li-Lon battery voltages for 2S to 6S packs all in a unit small enough to attach to your key chain or wrist or neck strap! The LVM measures and displays individual cell voltages as well as the overall pack voltage and includes a FlightPower® and Thunder Power 6S-in-line adapter. The LVM includes the Pro-Series 2-year Limited Warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Types: LiPo, LiFe, Li-Lon
Display: LED
Dimensions: 2.75 x 0.9 x 0.5 in (70 x 23 x 13 mm)
Weight: 0.43 oz (12.3 g)
Voltage Range: 5.5V – 25.2V (2S – 6S)

                                            Retail
HCAP0275 Pro Series LVM Lithium Voltmeter   $14.99

Visit the Hobbico website at www.hobbico.com

Great Planes Waco YMF-5D ARF

During the Golden Age of Aviation, nothing compared with the smooth lines and signature trim scheme that instantly recognized the Waco – even at the smallest country airfields. Today, the Waco YMF-5D offers the same timeless good looks with the benefits of modern technology and the Great Planes’ replica is a fitting tribute with its smooth, flowing lines and classic style in sport-scale detail. And because it’s an ARF, you can have the Waco in the air in a matter of hours. Think of how impressive this Waco will look in a slow flyby as you show off its outstanding looks and stable handling – equally at home with either gas or glow power. This modern classic was clearly designed for the pilot who wants something a little different – a truly impressive plane to fly. Check it out:

  • Installing the replica radial engine takes a few minutes but the blister detail is factory-installed and ready to be admired. And there are no screw holes to distract from the cowl’s good looks. The hidden cowl ring secures it “invisibly”!
  • Features painted fiberglass wing and landing gear fairings, cowl, cabanes, struts and wheel pants.
  • Assembles as a two-cockpit aircraft – or a single-cockpit mail carrier! Parts for both included.
  • Aluminum tubes ensure that the horizontal stabilizer is perfectly aligned and easier to install. Pre-hinged ailerons and elevators simplify setup and reduce assembly time.
  • Engine options are wide open. The O.S.® FS-120S-E offers the best in 4-stroke power and scale sound while the low-cost DLE-30 provides true gas economy and the ease of electronic ignition.

SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 72 in (1830 mm)
Wing Area: 1384 in² (89.2 dm²)
Weight: 12.75-13.75 lb (5.78-6.23 kg)
Wing Loading: 21-23 oz/ft² (64-70 g/dm²)
Length: 56.5 in (1435 mm)
Requires: radio with a minimum of 4-channels, 1 standard and 6 high-torque servos & a 2-stroke .91, 4-stroke 1.20 glow or 25-30 cc gas engine.

                                      Retail
GPMA1295 WACO .91-1.20 Biplane ARF   $599.99

Visit the Great Planes website at www.greatplanes.com

DuraTrax Onyx 235 AC/DC Balancing Charger

DuraTrax Onyx 235 AC/DC Balancing ChargerAmazingly versatile, pit-box portable and totally affordable – the Onyx 235 is all the charger you’ll need for power packs, radio packs and more. No matter which pack you run, the Onyx 235 will assure that it has the best possible charge. Featuring balancing for up to 4 LiPo, Lilon or LiFe cells, Onyx 235 can also peak charge up to 10 NiCds or NiMHs and includes five connectors/adapters.

  • Charges at up to 4C for lithium packs and 8A (maximum).
  • Includes output adapters for standard, Traxxas® and Deans® Ultra Plug® connectors, plus ElectriFly® and FlightPower®/Thunder Power balancing boards.
  • Features 3 special-purpose jacks for added versatility:
    1. Universal radio (for charging transmitter and receiver packs)
    2. USB (for trackside cell phone and accessory charging)
    3. Mini USB (for downloading firmware updates)
  • Detachable AC and DC cords reduce tabletop clutter but leave power options open.
  • Balances lithium cells with +/- 5mV accuracy – and ensures maximum voltage in each one.
  • Features push buttons and audible cues for simple setup – and 10 battery memories for instant recall and customized results.
  • Protects packs with an automatic safety timer – and itself with reverse polarity and current overload circuitry.

SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Types: 1-10 NiCd or NiMH (1.2-12.OV); 1-4 LiPo, Lilon or LiFe (3.7-14.8V)
Fast Charge Currents: 0.1-8.0A linear, adjustable; 4C limit for lithiums
Display: 2×8 reversed, backlit LCD
Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.3 x 1.7 in (160 x 134 x 43 mm)
Weight: 19.7 oz (559 g, w/DC cord attached)

                                                         Retail
DTXP4235 Onyx 235 AC/DC Advanced Charger with Balance   $139.99

Visit the DuraTrax website at www.duratrax.com

O'Donnell Racing FuelO’Donnell Racing Fuel® has always been the standard by which others are measured. But staying on top also means never resting on past success – striving instead to keep making the very best even better.

With that in mind, O’Donnell Racing Fuel concluded that “it’s all about time”: Time for a brand new formula with a brand new look that achieves new extremes of performance, including what you want most of all…increased run time.

Our new Speed Blend™ formula takes it to the next level. Superior ingredients, an advanced oil package and computer-controlled blending create a fuel that delivers:

  • Incredible fuel economy
  • Smoother idle
  • Crisper throttle response
  • Cooler engine temperatures
  • Higher RPM

You spend an outrageous amount of time testing and tuning to get every possible advantage over the competition. Now, having an edge is as easy as filling your tank with new O’Donnell Speed Blend Racing Fuel – the fuel that’s as hard-core about racing as you are.

Make sure to check out the O’Donnell Racing Fuel Team at the CRCRC Midwest Nationals as they debut the new Speed Blend formula.

                                  Retail
ODOP4420 20% Speed Blend Gallon   $29.99
ODOP4425 25% Speed Blend Gallon    32.99
ODOP4430 30% Speed Blend Gallon    34.99
ODOP4520 20% Speed Blend Quart     10.99
ODOP4525 25% Speed Blend Quart     11.99
ODOP4530 30% Speed Blend Quart     12.99

Visit the O’Donnell Racing Fuel website at www.odonnellracingfuel.com

LiFeSource™ 9.9V 1500mAh 1C Square Tx BatteryThe LiFeSource™ 9.9V 1500mAh 1C Square Tx Battery delivers more power than NiCd/NiMH transmitter batteries can provide – in a smaller, lighter package! Economical LiFe packs are also simpler and safer to use, while offering more life cycles with like-new performance. Equipped with one discharge lead with universal connector and one balance lead with an ElectriFly® balance connector, this new LifeSource pack requires a charger capable of charging LiFe cells. The LiFeSource AC/DC charger (HCAM6375) is recommended.

SPECIFICATIONS
For: Futaba 7C, 8C, 9C & 10C
Voltage/Capacity: 9.9V, 1500mAh
Continuous Discharge Rate: 1C (1.5A)
Maximum Charge Rate: 1C (1.5A)
Dimensions: 3.9 in x 1.0 x 1.1 in (100 x 26 x 27 mm)
Weight: 4.6 oz (130 g)
Charge Lead/Connector: 24 AWG, 1.2 in (30 mm); ElectriFly balance
Discharge Lead/Connector: 22AWG, 2.75 in (75 mm); universal radio
Stock Number: HCAM6530

                                            Retail
HCAM6530 9.9V 150mAh 1C Square Tx Battery   $59.99

Visit the LifeSource website at www.lifesourcebatteries.com