Great Planes Revolver 61 Sport ARF – The bigger, better Revolver!
Posted by Best R/C on Oct 28, 2009
The Great Planes Revolver .61-.91 GP/EP Sport ARF gives new meaning to the phrase “bigger is better”! The bold, sleek looks and pilot-friendly handling of the mid-size Revolver make it more impressive in the air, easier to track in the sky and less affected by wind. It’s a great choice for everything from simple sport flying to air show aerobatics – and capable of bigger, better performance with either glow or electric power!
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DuraTrax DX450 – A true r/c motorcycle that grinds through anything!
Posted by Best R/C on Oct 27, 2009
Finally, there’s a true off-road R/C motorcycle that’s more than just hype. Go ahead – abandon the asphalt – and run the DX450 through dirt and grass. Scream over hills…tear across valleys…leap, land and let loose gravel fly. This factory-assembled, brushless-powered, rut-ripping bike can do it all – and it’s available only from DuraTrax!
Lean the DX450 into a turn and then accelerate upright, in complete control. DuraTrax designed a
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AquaCraft Mini Wildcat – Fully equipped for offshore action!
Posted by Best R/C on Oct 27, 2009
The AquaCraft Mini Wildcat Ready-to-Run EP Catamaran is fully equipped for offshore action! Completely assembled, the Mini Wildcat features an AquaCraft 2-channel radio system, 1100mAh (7.2V) NiMH battery and 12V field charger. The Mini Wildcat is available in four different colors, each on a separate radio frequency so modelers can race with friends! And additional decals are included for customizing.
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DuraTrax Welcomes Austin Dunn And Unveils New Gatekeeper Crawling Products
Posted by Best R/C on Oct 23, 2009
Austin Dunn is a world-class competitor in R/C rock crawling. Known as “the Gatekeeper”, this 29-year-old Alabama native has been racking up an impressive list of accomplishments with his innovative crawler chassis designs and modifications – a list that already includes nine “firsts” in just the past two years.
Dunn now shares his winning ways with other serious R/C rock crawling enthusiasts through new DuraTrax “GateKeeper” products. Only in this exclusive line will you find competition-ready kits and accessories personally designed by one of the most respected crawlers on the planet!
First comes the GateKeeper Mini GC-3 Chassis Kit, with everything you need to turn your Losi Mini Rock Crawler into an unbeatable 1.9 crawler. The kit has already been proven a winner: Dunn recently crawled to a podium finish in the 2009 R/C Rock Crawling World Championships using this very set-up.
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O.S. GT55 – The first gas engine from O.S.!
Posted by Best R/C on Oct 20, 2009
The O. S. GT55 Gas Engine with Electronic Ignition is a real first for the O. S. Engine line. With a reputation for producing quality engines at an affordable price, O. S. takes the market by storm with the introduction of their first gas engine. Similar in appearance to other O. S. 2-cycle engines, the GT55 Gas Engine features a large number of extra-deep and thin cooling fins on the crankcase and head. A unique one-piece crankcase design eliminates gaskets and enhances strength and precision. Another performance benefit is the IG-01 Capacitive Discharge Ignition. Developed from specific O. S. technology, the IG-01 uses a microcomputer, programmed for optimum spark advance. Magnetic sensors on the crankcase and prop drive detect ignition timing.
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Futaba FASST Blast Rebate – Get up to $75 in merchandise certificates!
Posted by Best R/C on Oct 6, 2009
Modelers can ring in the New Year with more bang for their bucks! For a limited time, modelers who purchase a FASST radio system from October 1st, 2009 through December 31st, 2009, are eligible to receive up to $75 in merchandise certificates to spend – just in time for the holiday season! The FASST rebate can make it all happen – and all FASST systems qualify for the rebate. Modelers can receive a $75.00 certificate for purchasing a 14MZ system, a $50.00 certificate for buying a12FG and even a $20.00 certificate for buying the brand-new 8FG! Once the radio is bought, getting the rebate is a piece of cake. The modeler just needs to mail in his completed rebate request form, his original cash register receipt or invoice and his original proof-of-purchase from the packaging. Futaba will take care of the rest – FASST!
Modelers should visit the FASST Blast promotion page to download the official request form and to get a copy of the official rules.
RealFlight G5 – The most realistic R/C flight simulator now with combat events!
Posted by Best R/C on Sep 30, 2009
With RealFlight Generation 5, pilots can vie for the title of “Who’s the Fiercest RealFlight Pilot?” Simply by using an Internet connection and G5’s Multiplayer to challenge up to 31 other pilots in contest of skill and daring, they will find out!
Pilots can activate the Targeting System – and track a single opponent through such chilling virtual worlds as a post-apocalypse landscape. Pilots can view each others’ profiles to compare points and use their own headset and microphones to chat live while the battle rages! Tactics like streamer cutting, paintball, machine gun and rocket wars are featured.
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O.S. Engines 81FS-a – Packing more power and performance into 60-size planes!
Posted by Best R/C on Sep 29, 2009
The O.S. 81FS-a 4-Stroke Pumped Engine retains all the features of the existing 81FS-a but now includes a PD-08 fuel pump to deliver fuel consistently to the engine at all times, regardless of the plane’s attitude, for more reliable performance and faster response. The 60RA carburetor is equipped with a venturi that reduces the chance of fuel leaking out onto the cowl, while also creating more positive air/fuel flow. Perfect for aerobatics and other situations that demand high power!
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O.S. Engines 110FS-a – Maximum muscle with minimum mess!
Posted by Best R/C on Sep 28, 2009
The O.S. 110FS-a 4-Stroke Engine never compromises on performance, delivering 12.5% more power than the FS-91SII in the same space, but now it features a PD-08 fuel pump to deliver fuel consistently to the engine for better response and reliability. High performance doesn’t mean high maintenance with this engine. Ideal for aerobatics and other situations that require high power, the 110FS-a also features the ingenious recirculation system that re-lubricates parts instead of venting the oil out into the cowl!
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Great Planes Shoestring – Air racer styling with a choice of power
Posted by Best R/C on Sep 27, 2009
The Great Planes Shoestring .46 GP/EP Sport ARF lets modelers choose between a wide range of 2-stroke or 4-stroke glow engines or brushless electric power. Modeled after the home-built Formula One pylon racer, the Shoestring is one of the most recognizable models around. It assembles quickly, with a 2-piece, 54″ wing, that makes it easy to transport – and painted fiberglass parts. The Shoestring features a wide sport flying envelope – from gentle to “racer” fast and extremely responsive.
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