Best RC » Press Releases http://blog.bestrc.com R/C product news from the best in the industry Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:06:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Revell Proto CX Ultra-Micro Heli RTF – Ultra-easy to fly! http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/revell-proto-cx-ultra-micro-heli-rtf-ultra-easy-to-fly.html http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/revell-proto-cx-ultra-micro-heli-rtf-ultra-easy-to-fly.html#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:06:15 +0000 Best R/C http://blog.bestrc.com/?p=708 The Revell Proto CX Ultra-Micro Heli RTF welcomes pilots with no flying experience! In no time even a beginner can be hovering, climbing, descending, turning and flying forward or reverse. Any indoor room can become a flying field and there’s nothing left to buy with the Proto – everything a heli pilot needs to get started and keep flying is included: A completely assembled Proto CX heli, a 2.4GHz radio system, LiPo battery, four “AA” radio batteries, even a spare set of rotor blades, including a screwdriver! Anyone can take the Proto CX heli right out of the box and start enjoying indoor flying fun immediately!

  • Totally assembled and totally equipped
  • Coaxial design produces super-smooth flight without spinning the fuselage
  • The 2.4GHz transmitter features an LCD display and a built-in charger
  • Dual rates give pilots the option of a power boost

SPECIFICATIONS
Fotor Diameter: 7.4 in (188 mm)
Overall Length: 8.4 in (213 mm)
Weight: 0.95 oz (27 g)
Includes: 4-channel radio, two motors and 3.7V LiPo battery

                                         Retail
RMXE6059 Proto CX Ultra-Micro Heli RTF   $99.99

Visit the Revell website at www.revell.com

]]> http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/revell-proto-cx-ultra-micro-heli-rtf-ultra-easy-to-fly.html/feed 0 O.S. Max-25XZ Engine – Get the advantage at truggy races! http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/o-s-max-25xz-engine-get-the-advantage-at-truggy-races.html http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/o-s-max-25xz-engine-get-the-advantage-at-truggy-races.html#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:04:57 +0000 Best R/C http://blog.bestrc.com/?p=706 The O.S. Max-25XZ Truggy Engine utilizes the best balance of power, fuel mileage, size and weight within ROAR regulations to give racers optimum performance at 1/8 truggy and stadium track events! The Max-25XZ is designed to have more power than .21 class engines, yet less than the .28 class, for better fuel mileage, lighter weight and lower gravity. The double adjustable type carb gives smooth acceleration from low, mid and high speeds.

SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 0.25 cu in (4.09 cc)
Bore: 0.689 in (17.5 mm)
Stroke: 0.669 in (17.0 mm)
Practical RPM: 4,000-39,000
Output: 3.1 hp @ 33,000 rpm
Weight: 13.05 oz (370 g)

                                   Retail
OSMG2080 Max-25XZ Truggy Engine   $529.99

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

]]> http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/o-s-max-25xz-engine-get-the-advantage-at-truggy-races.html/feed 0 O.S. .21XZ-R On-Road ABC Engine – Packed with performance! http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/o-s-21xz-r-on-road-abc-engine-packed-with-performance.html http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/o-s-21xz-r-on-road-abc-engine-packed-with-performance.html#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:03:32 +0000 Best R/C http://blog.bestrc.com/?p=704 The O.S. .21XZ-R On-Road ABC Engine is designed to take drivers to victory at major 1/8 scale on-road championship races! The tungsten-weighted crankshaft creates optimum balance for consistent low- and mid-speed torque while the cylinder liner features 7 scavenger ports and 3 exhaust ports for more efficient combustion.

  • The crankcase and 21M carburetor are newly designed
  • Lighter piston
  • More durable con rod

SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 0.213 ci (3.49 cc)
Bore: 0.640 in (16.27 mm)
Stroke: 0.661 in (16.8 mm)
Practical RPM: 4,000-45,000
Power Output: 2.7 hp @ 33,000 rpm
Weight: 12.32 oz (348 g)

                                               Retail
OSMG2040 21XZ-R On-Road ABC Engine with 21M   $699.99

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

]]> http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/o-s-21xz-r-on-road-abc-engine-packed-with-performance.html/feed 0 O.S. 55HZ Hyper Ringed Heli Engine – The power of a .60 in a .55! http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/o-s-55hz-hyper-ringed-heli-engine-the-power-of-a-60-in-a-55.html http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/o-s-55hz-hyper-ringed-heli-engine-the-power-of-a-60-in-a-55.html#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:02:16 +0000 Best R/C http://blog.bestrc.com/?p=702 The O.S. 55HZ Hyper Ringed Heli engine is cause to rejoice for 3D heli flyers because it cranks out optimum power with a minimum of space! The PowerBoost Pipe 50/55 is a first from O.S. – designed especially for helis, improving efficiency and power while featuring a compact size. It also fits the 50SX Hyper Ringed heli engine.

  • Features the same mounting pattern and silencer size as the 50SX Hyper engine
  • Dual needle 40L carburetor with four-arm throttle lever is designed to optimize the power, performance and reliability of the 55HZ
  • Produces a range of 2,000-20,000 rpm

SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 0.55 cu in (8.93 cc)
Bore: 0.91 in (23 mm)
Stroke: 0.85 in (21.5 mm)
Practical RPM: 2,000-20,000
Power Output: 2.1 hp @ 17,000 rpm
Weight: 15.40 oz (408 g)

                                                        Retail
OSMG1955 55HZ Hyper Ringed Heli Engine with 40L Carb   $499.99

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

]]> http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/o-s-55hz-hyper-ringed-heli-engine-the-power-of-a-60-in-a-55.html/feed 0 Heli-Max Novus SeaCobra Heli http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/heli-max-novus-seacobra-heli.html http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/heli-max-novus-seacobra-heli.html#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:00:39 +0000 Best R/C http://blog.bestrc.com/?p=700 The AH-1J Sea Cobra is the backbone of the U. S. Marine Corps’ attack heli fleet and the Heli-Max Novus Sea Cobra 2.4GHz Nano-Sized Fixed Pitch EP RTF Heli is ready for action right out of the box! The Sea Cobra is fully assembled and includes a 4-channel 2.4GHz radio system, 400mAh LiPo battery and 120V AC wall charger. The CNC aluminum rotor head and swash plate add precision and durability and are black anodized for authentic military looks. The Sea Cobra features scale machine guns and mini cannons, cockpit details and panel lines – just like on a full-size Sea Cobra!

SPECIFICATIONS
Rotor Diameter: 7.9 in (200 mm)
Weight: 2 oz (57.2 g)
Height: 3.3 in (84 mm)
Length: 9 in (229 mm)
Width: 2.67 in (68 mm)

                                          Retail
HMXE0805 Novus FP AH-1J Sea Cobra Heli   $299.99

Visit the Heli-Max website at www.helimax-rc.com

]]> http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/heli-max-novus-seacobra-heli.html/feed 0 Heli-Max Comanche RTF EP Micro Heli – No experience needed! http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/heli-max-comanche-rtf-ep-micro-heli-no-experience-needed.html http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/heli-max-comanche-rtf-ep-micro-heli-no-experience-needed.html#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:59:02 +0000 Best R/C http://blog.bestrc.com/?p=698 The RAH-66 Comanche was an armed reconnaissance helicopter designed especially for tactical intelligence. Heli-Max Comanche RTF EP Micro Heli is out-of-the-box ready for any reconnaissance mission the modeler has in mind! Featuring a scale military fuselage and a coaxial rotor design for easy, super-stable flights, the Comanche will give pilots 10+ minute flight times. Fully assembled, the Comanche includes a 4-channel heli radio, 500mAh LiPo battery and A/C wall charger. The counter-rotating blade design makes this heli stable and easy to fly!

SPECIFICATIONS
Height: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Rotor Span: 10.6 in (270 mm)
Length: 12.5 in (320 mm)
Weight: 4.8 oz (136 g)

                                       Retail
HMXE14** Comanche CX RTF Helicopter   $159.99

Visit the Heli-Max website at www.helimax-rc.com

]]> http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/heli-max-comanche-rtf-ep-micro-heli-no-experience-needed.html/feed 0 Hobbico LifeSource LiFe 6.6V 1100mAh 10C Rx Battery Packs http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/hobbico-lifesource-life-6-6v-1100mah-10c-rx-battery-packs.html http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/hobbico-lifesource-life-6-6v-1100mah-10c-rx-battery-packs.html#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:57:45 +0000 Best R/C http://blog.bestrc.com/?p=696 Not only are the Hobbico LifeSource LiFe 6.6V 1100mAh 10C RX Battery Packs environmentally friendly because they contain no nickel or cadmium, but they’re the safest lithium iron packs around. LifeSource battery packs retain all the advantages of lithium technology like excellent discharge curves, quick charging, higher voltage and lighter weight but without the danger. The packs include three discharge leads; two with universal Rx plugs and one with a Deans™ ultra female plug. LifeSource battery packs are extremely safe and have no propensity to catch fire!

                                                     Retail
HCAM6415 LIFE 6.6V 1100 10C Rx Universal Connector   $32.99
HCAM6425 LIFE 6.6V 1800 10C Rx Universal Connector    44.99
HCAM6435 LIFE 6.6V 2100 10C Rx Universal Connector    49.99
HCAM6445 LIFE 6.6V 3200 10C Rx Universal Connector    79.99

Visit the Hobbico website at www.hobbico.com

]]> http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/hobbico-lifesource-life-6-6v-1100mah-10c-rx-battery-packs.html/feed 0 FlyZone SkyFly Max EP RTF – Simplicity, durability and maneuverability! http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/flyzone-skyfly-max-ep-rtf-simplicity-durability-and-maneuverability.html http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/flyzone-skyfly-max-ep-rtf-simplicity-durability-and-maneuverability.html#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:53:14 +0000 Best R/C http://blog.bestrc.com/?p=694 The FlyZone SkyFly Max EP RTF includes features that set it apart from all other pod-and-boon designs like a Tactic 2.4GHz 4-channel radio, brushless motor, 11.1V LiPo battery and charger – even four “AA” batteries for the transmitter! The factory-finished Aerocell™ foam pod fuselage and wing gives beginners confidence and since the SkyFly Max is completely equipped, it’s flight ready in minutes!

  • Installed powerful brushless motor system and LiPo battery
  • State-of-the-art Tactic 2.4GHz 4-channel radio system, including ailerons
  • Pod and boom join quickly and easily with CA glue

SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 47 in (1195 mm)
Wing Area: 390 in² (25.2 dm²)
Weight: 27 oz (770 g)
Wing Loading: 10 oz/ft² (31 g/dm²)
Length: 39 in (990 mm)

                              Retail
HCAA2511 SkyFly Max EP RTF   $249.99

Visit the Hobbico FlyZone website at www.flyzoneplanes.com

]]> http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/flyzone-skyfly-max-ep-rtf-simplicity-durability-and-maneuverability.html/feed 0 Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s ARF – The rising star in 50cc 3D! http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/great-planes-25-pitts-m-12s-arf-the-rising-star-in-50cc-3d.html http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/great-planes-25-pitts-m-12s-arf-the-rising-star-in-50cc-3d.html#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:50:47 +0000 Best R/C http://blog.bestrc.com/?p=692 The Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D Aerobat ARF was designed as a complete aerobatic package – one that would acknowledge the differences between 3D and precision performance and offer the best in both. And with it’s 50cc engine, it’ll dazzle pilots with it’s precision for pinpoint patterns and the aerobatic might for exceptional 3D stunts! Bold bipe styling and a one-of-a-kind MonoKote® trim scheme make the Pitts M-12s a standout in appearance as well as performance!

  • Unmatched for bold, biplane style and performance versatility.
  • New strut system automatically aligns wings for faster, easier attachment.
  • Includes painted fiberglass parts, an ultra-modern cockpit and carbon-fiber tail wires.
  • IMAA and IMAC legal.

SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Wing Area: 1545 in² (99.7 dm²)
Weight: 19-20 lbs (8.62-9.07 kg)
Wing Loading: 28-30 oz/ft² (85-92 g/dm²)
Length: 80.5 in (2045 mm)
Requires: 7+ channel radio with 8 servos and 50cc gasoline engine.

                                     Retail
GPMA1421 25% Pitts M-12s 50cc ARF   $799.99

Visit the Great Planes website at www.greatplanes.com

]]> http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/great-planes-25-pitts-m-12s-arf-the-rising-star-in-50cc-3d.html/feed 0 ElectriFly Nieuport XI EP ARF – Now available as a park flyer! http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/electrifly-nieuport-xi-ep-arf-now-available-as-a-park-flyer.html http://blog.bestrc.com/press-releases/electrifly-nieuport-xi-ep-arf-now-available-as-a-park-flyer.html#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:49:15 +0000 Best R/C http://blog.bestrc.com/?p=690 The ElectriFly Nieuport XI EP ARF is bound to impress with its coaming and windshield for the cockpit, a painted pilot figure complete with jaunty fabric scarf, authentically detailed Lewis gun on the top wing, replica rotary engine in the nose and a striking, MonoKote® trim scheme on every surface! The Nieuport comes out of the box with most hardware and accessories already installed so it’s ready for first flight in just 4-6 hours. And because it has a compact 35.5″ wingspan, the Nieuport is a natural for small fields and grab-and-go flying opportunities!

  • In addition to the cockpit coaming, factory-painted windshield and pilot figure, other scale touches include an inspection plate and carb tubes.
  • The tail skid appears to be lashed in place with bungee cord, just like the original. And there’s no vertical fin; the entire surface pivots for powerful rudder response.
  • Both aileron and elevator control surfaces are prehinged to reduce assembly time.
  • The replica rotary engine hides the motor and requires only the time it takes to drive two screws. Magnets align and securely hold the cowl in place, yet release quickly for battery changes.
  • Molded in amazing detail, the wing-mounted machine gun, mounts in pre-drilled holes with a few drops of CA.

SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 36.5 in (900 mm)
Wing Area: 314 in² (20.3 dm²)
Weight: 21.9-23.1 oz (620-650 g)
Wing Loading: 10.0-10.6 oz/ft² (31-32 g/dm²)
Length: 28 in (710 mm)
Requires: 4-channel radio with 4 micro servos, 28-30-950 outrunner brushless motor, 25A brushless ESC (min.) & 11.1V, 1600mAh LiPo battery.

                                   Retail
GPMA1146 Nieuport XI WWI EP ARF   $149.99

Visit the Great Planes ElectriFly website at www.electrifly.com

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