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Team Associated Limited Edition MGT Flag Body RTRs

2009-06-09T13:11:06Z

Team Associated (Associated Electrics Inc) have just announced a couple of pretty neat limited edition MGT RTRs. Due out just in time for the 4th of July (statement currently is ‘July 2009′) you will be able to get both the Monster GT 4.6 RTR and the Monster GT 8.0 RTR with red, white, and blue flag body work. Full details from Team Associated below.

If you can’t wait for the new flag body versions to come out you could always buy the standard monster trucks and get the body shell when it’s available!

Click here to get the MGT 4.6 RTR Nitro RC Truck now from Amazon or click here to get the MGT 8.0 RTR Nitro RC Truck.

MGT 4.60 SE RTR with Flag Body

At the heart of the MGT 4.60 SE beats the AE 4.60 engine which has increased displacement of 33%, making the MGT 4.60 SE deliver more horsepower and stump-pulling torque! The rugged extruded aluminum chassis, oil filled shocks, and huge mounted all-terrain tires give the MGT 4.60 SE over 4 inches of ground clearance, letting you take that power over almost any obstacle. Now available for a limited time with a flag body design!

Click here to get the standard Team Associated Monster GT (MGT) 4.6 RTR Nitro RC Truck now from Amazon

Team Associated MGT 4.6 with Limited Edition Flag Body

MGT 8.0 RTR with Flag Body

Insane ground-pounding power will be unleashed when you start up the Team Associated MGT 8.0! Based on the original MGT design, with the addition of an AE 8.0cc engine, the MGT 8.0 is Team Associated’s most powerful truck to date! Reinforced to handle the massive power the 8.0cc engine delivers, the MGT 8.0 comes factory assembled with the all new XP3D FM Computerized Digital Radio, the Pro-Start engine starting system, a 2-speed automatic transmission with
reverse, eight coil-over oil filled shocks, full precision ball bearings, specially designed Team Associated allterrain tires, and with a flag body design.

Click here to get the standard Team Associated Monster GT (MGT) 8.0 RTR Nitro RC Truck now from Amazon

Team Associated MGT 8.0 with Limited Edition Flag Body

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Team Associated SC10 RTR Electric RC Race Truck Gets 2 New Shells

2009-09-22T09:31:40Z

Following on from my earlier post on the Team Associated SC10 RTR Electric RC Race Truck, Associated have announced that 2 new models of the SC10 are available . I say new models, it’s actually the same short course truck but with a couple more body shells to choose from. They have added the Bully Dog (part #7031) and Ready Lift (part #7032) replicas to the existing Lucas Oil, Team Associated, Pro Comp and KMC Wheels variants detailed in my earlier post. See pictures of the two new models below. For full details of the SC10 Short Course race truck see the earlier post linked to above.

The Team Associated SC10 is available HERE for $232.96.

Team Associated SC10 Bully Dog Replica

Team Associated SC10 Ready Lift Replica

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XRAY Racing Team Polo Shirt

2009-05-29T15:25:47Z

Now if you want to show your support for the XRAY brand you can do so by wearing the polo shirt! If that’s your sort of thing. Released today you can buy it direct from the XRAY shop.

Team XRAY Authentic Polo Shirt

Words From Team XRAY:

With the world’s most stylish RC car designs in its portfolio, XRAY now brings you a brand new collection of XRAY Team Wear to stand out amongst the crowd, identify your team affiliation, and proudly show your fine distinction with the RC world’s most premium quality fashion wear.

The authentic XRAY Racing Team Polo Shirt is made from high-quality, breathable fabric to be very comfortable in even the hottest conditions. The reinforced collar keeps its shape to ensure a crisp look. Emblazoned with stylish logos on front and back: large vertical XRAY logo and RACING TEAM on the front, “X” RACING TEAM across the back.

Available in all popular sizes, the new XRAY Team Polo Shirt will be an instant favorite among XRAY supporters.

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RC Tank Battle - not as exciting as it may sound

2009-05-26T11:48:53Z

When randomly browsing around YouTube (as you do) I spotted a video with the title ‘RC IR Tank Battle 1/16th scale‘. I thought to myself ‘an RC tank battle, that sounds pretty cool’ so I watched it. Now I guess I should have thought it through as watching a home-movie of an IR battle is unlikely to be quite as exciting as you may hope! See the video below.

I don’t think any of the major networks will be picking it up for main-stream scheduling any time soon, but I may be wrong. Still, I guess the guys taking part enjoyed it. I’d rather have RC tanks that shoot stuff I can see though I reckon.

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HPI Racing Formula Ten Electric RC Car

2009-05-21T20:08:00Z

The release of the neat little 1/10 scale HPI Racing Formula Ten electric RC car shouldn’t be far off now as HPI have been promising that it will be ready for summer. The kit comes with an all-new chassis and in the words of HPI ‘The Formula Ten is an easy to drive, simple to build replica of the cars that millions of racing fans around the world love to watch in action, and it’s the ideal starting point for motorsports fan of any age or ability level, whether it’s your first car or your twentieth‘. So apparently the car is for anyone - though I guess they would say that.

This rather cool looking electric rc car is a pretty accurate replica of the full size cars and being supplied in kit form with a clear shell you get the ‘fun’ of adding everything including the servos, transmitter, electronic speed controller, 540 motor and the battery. Oh, and you can also paint it however you like!

The HPI Formula Ten featured amongst a range of HPI products at the 48th Shizuoka Hobby Show 2009 held last weekend.

See pictures below of the kit in the form you will be able to buy it and one on display at the Shizuoka Hobby Show. We’ll post again when the Formula Ten is actually available.

HPI Racing Formula Ten - from above

HPI Racing Formula Ten - side

HPI Racing Formula Ten - at Shizuoka Hobby Show 2009

HPI Racing Formula Ten - no shell

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Team Associated SC10 RTR Electric RC Race Truck

2009-09-22T09:32:29Z

Fancy some authentic Team Associated Short Course action in a 1/10 scale RTR package? If so the new Team Associated SC10 RTR electric race trucks could be just the ticket.

Available in a choice of 4 different officially licensed Short Course bodies there should be an SC10 style to suit almost anyone. You can buy the bodies separately if you wish so you could get hold of all 4! The bodies also fit the Traxxas Slash so if you happen to also have one of them you can swap the bodies over at will.

The Team Associated SC10 is available HERE for $232.96.

Scroll down the page for a few pictures of the SC10, the official press release from Team Associated and also a video of the SC10 in action.

Team Associated SC10 RTR Electric Race Trucks

The 4 versions pictured together above are shown in greater detail in the individual images below - the KMC Wheels version is my personal favorite.

Team Associated SC10 RTR Team Associated / RC10.com

Team Associated SC10 RTR Pro Comp Race Truck

Team Associated SC10 RTR Lucas Oil Race Truck

Team Associated SC10 RTR KMC Wheels / RC10.com

Team Associated Press Release for the SC10:

Finally, you can now have Team Associated’s world-class performance
with true scale authenticity in a 1:10 scale ready-to-run electric truck!

Team Associated is proud to bring to you the SC10, a 1:10 scale electric
2WD off road, authentic short course race-truck that is ready-to-run.
Based on the 6-time ROAR Nationals-winning RC10T4, the engineers
behind the doors in Area 51 made the SC10 both all show and all go!

The SC10 comes ready-to-run with a factory finished short course racetruck
body, short course style wheels and aggressive tread multi-terrain
tires, all which have been designed to look just like the full-size race
trucks that run in short course off-road series around the country. The
world of high-performance 1:10 scale electric R/C has never before seen
this level of scale accuracy! At first glance it’s easy to see that the SC10
is another champion by design!

SC10 RTR Features:

• Built on the 6-time National Champion RC10T4 platform
• Authentic short course replica racing truck body
• Short course style wheels and aggressive tread multi-terrain scale tires
with reinforced sidewalls
• Realistic bumpers front and rear for maximum durability
• Durable front and rear body mounts
• 14 rubber-sealed ball bearings
• Rugged steel turnbuckles for quick and easy suspension adjustments
• AE logo mud flaps
See next page for more features!
• 2.6:1 ratio gearbox equipped with sealed gear differential
• Efficient dual-sided, externally adjustable slipper clutch
• Molded composite low-CG chassis
• Hinged battery hold-down strap fits NiMH & LiPo battery packs
• Set-screw secured antenna tube Fully adjustable suspension geometry
• Angled bellcrank coplanar steering with integral servo saver
• Vertical ball end roll-center adjustments front and rear
• Blue aluminum shock bodies
• Steel rear dogbone drive shafts
• XP2 radio system with metal gear steering servo
• XP SC200 digital electronic forward/reverse speed controller with
optional LiPo low voltage cutoff and optional reverse lockout
• Reedy 17-turn motor
• Many Factory Team and Reedy option parts already available!

SC10 Video from Team Associated:

Don’t forget you can buy the SC10 now for $232.969.

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The New Mugen MBX-6T 1/8 Scale Nitro Truggy

2009-05-14T14:27:44Z

The Mugen MBX-6T is now available and it looks pretty good. The 1/8 scale 4WD nitro powered racing truggy is the latest offering from Mugen Seiki. Already in the current 1/8 scale stable at Mugen is the racing buggy version (the MBX-6) and the racing car (the MRX-4X). They also have a stadium truck and touring car that are both 1/10 scale, all nitro. Despite some of the loyal Mugen customers’ desire for Mugen to enter the world of electric RC they have resisted that temptation so far.

Mugen MBX-6T 4WD Gas Truggy - with shell

Mugen MBX-6T 4WD Gas Truggy - shell off

Here’s a video of the MBX-6T in action:

Here are the release notes from Mugen Seiki:

Mugen Seiki Racing have announced the upcoming release of the MBX6T 1/8 scale nitro powered Truggy kit based on the championship winning MBX6 buggy. The Mugen engineering team has created the MBX6T which will follow the same exceptional handling, strength, durability and overall performance of the MBX6 Buggy, with special features such as hard coated big bore shocks with adjustable collars, graphite front and rear shock towers, hard anodized machined chassis with optimum balance and weight distribution, lightweight drive system, every area of the MBX6T was designed with performance and durability.

Chassis:

• Hard anodized 7075-T6 aluminum chassis. The wheel base of the MBX6T is 10mm longer than the MBX5T. the corner speed has greatly improved as well as the overall stability of the MBX6T
• New designed chassis braces. The front brace is designed and mounted on the chassis in a location that will best produce the most consistent steering. The rear chassis brace is located so that it will create the most traction and stability too.
• New designed side guards will help keep dirt and dust from the inside of the Truggy.

Front suspension:

• Quicker and more consistent steering is obtained with new aluminum front wheel hubs.
• More rear traction while at full steering and overall control of the Truggy has been created with new upright steering arms and new ackerman geometry.
• Overall corner speed and handling has been improved with the combination of new front upper and lower suspension arms.
• Full aluminum pivot ball pivot balls are used for accurate suspension adjustments.

Rear suspension:

• Rear traction has been increased the new designed aluminum wheel hubs.
• The stability and traction in corning has increased with the new design of the rear suspension are as well and the improved shock location.
• Mud guards that attach to the front of the suspension arm will help reduce dirt and mud attaching to the rear shocks.

Misc items:

• Lightweight conical 46T gear
• Bevel gear 10T
• Lightweight 4mm graphite front shock tower
• Lightweight 4mm graphite rear shock tower
• Flexible rear body mounts to reduce damage to the MBX6T body
• New designed down stop screw to reduce wear on the chassis
• Throttle servo space to reduce damage to the servo
• 150cc fuel tank
• Low profile MBX6T body

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Massive Remote Controlled Bomber with Jet Launcher

2009-05-14T13:35:16Z

Just browsing around YouTube and I came across this pretty neat video of a huge 4 engined remote control bomber that launches a remote controlled jet plane when in flight. The bomber then gets put into a flat spin before doing an inverted fly-pass and finally landing. Thought I’d share as I kind of liked it.

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Kyosho Inferno MP9 Standard Edition

2009-05-31T22:20:23Z

Kyosho are planning to bring out a ‘Standard Edition‘ of their incredibly successful MP9 off-road 1/8 nitro buggy. The claim from Kyosho is that the Inferno MP9 Standard Edition will have the ‘Same MP9 performance with an unbelievable price!‘. Which sounds pretty good to me.

Kyosho MP9 Standard Edition Nitro RC Buggy

Buy now from Infernos Only
$598.99 (updated Sep-22-09)

The MP9 racing buggy series has won 7 World Championship victories, so the pedigree for this Standard Edition is pretty high. The Standard is due out in June ‘09 but there are no pricing details yet - don’t worry, when the price is released we’ll post it here.

Basically the Inferno MP9 Standard Edition is like the full on MP9 International but with some downgraded parts. See full detailed comparison below, taken from the Kyosho site. Not surprisingly the Standard looks pretty similar to the classic Kyosho MP9 as you can see.

If you can’t wait until June you could always take a look at the other Gas / Nitro RC Buggies we feature.

Kyosho Inferno MP9 Standard Edition - Rear

Kyosho Inferno MP9 Standard Edition - Open

Key features and comparison with the Standard Edition’s big brother from Kyosho:

Kyosho Inferno MP9 Standard Edition Features

Ultra Low C.O.G - Ultra low center of gravity, lightweight and optimal weight balance all combine to deliver the ultimate racing weapon.
New Body Design - Newly developed body is slimmer and lower in height to realize aerodynamic characteristics for powerful down force and stability.
More Down Force - Bolted on large wing generates powerful down force. New ribbing at the back results in improved rigidity.
Composite Torque Rods - Roll center can be adjusted by changing the direction of the spacer inserted into the lower arm of the rear suspension. Also, the one-piece ball and washer ball-ends are an added maintenance feature.
Upright Servo - Servo is mounted upright for easy maintenance and is dropped 2mm to contribute to the lower center of gravity.
Extremely Light Weight - The smaller differential units on front and rear with grooved cup joints, aluminum balls and the flexing shape of resin parts effectively lightens the weight while giving the chassis rigidity, more durability and strength.
New Fuel Tank - Newly designed fuel tank features finger hook for fast and reliable refueling and realizes stable fuel supply in even under severe posture changes.
Wraparound Side Guards - Grooved face in side guard matches the thickness of velcro tape and prevents dirt getting inside the chassis. Complete wraparound side guards only found on Kyosho MP9.
Equipped With Mud Guards - Mud guards on the rear arm prevent dirt entering the drive shaft and getting inside the wheels.
We Have You Covered - 3 types of servo horn included for various R/C systems (SANWA / KO / for JR, FUTABA and Hitech)
Hex Screws - Kit includes all hex screws enough said!
Weight Balance - Engine position moved 15mm forwards and 5mm to the center compared to the MP777. Also the height has been lowered by 1mm for ideal weight balance.
New Suspension Design - Newly developed suspension uses bushing for easy maintenance and rationalizes the setting order.
Increased Diff Case Capacity - Center differential realizes improved heat dissipating brake disc and increased case capacity for stable control through to the end of the race.
Optimal Race Settings - Fine tune for the optimal race setting with adjustments to wheelbase, tread, roll center, caster angle, toe angle and camber change.
3 Differentials = Real Time 4WD - Features the Inferno’s signature shaft-driven 3-differential full time 4WD chassis.
Same Kyosho Quality - The New Inferno MP9 Standard Edition is crafted with the same attention to detail as all previous Infernos. Proudly manufactured in Japan, same MP9 performance with a new unbelievable price!

MP9 Standard Edition vs. MP9 Team Kyosho International
Main Chassis

MP9 International: 7075 with hard anodized coating.
MP9 Standard: Same 7075 with standard gunmetal anodized coating.

Front Shock Tower

MP9 International: 7075 with hard anodized coating.
MP9 Standard: Same 7075 with standard gunmetal anodized coating.

Rear Shock Tower

MP9 International: Large rear shock tower 7075 with hard anodized coating.
MP9 Standard: New medium rear shock tower same 7075 with standard gunmetal anodized coating.

Rear Big Bore Shocks

MP9 International: Large rear shock 7075 with hard anodized coating.
MP9 Standard: New medium rear tower same 7075 with standard gunmetal anodized coating.

Shock Case Front & Rear

MP9 International: Velvet Coated Shock Case.
MP9 Standard: Standard gunmetal anodized coating.

Springs Front & Rear

MP9 International: Color coating
MP9 Standard: Black dyed

Knuckles

MP9 International: 7075 with hard anodized coating.
MP9 Standard: Same 7075 with standard gunmetal anodized coating.

Turnbuckles

MP9 International: Gold anodized
MP9 Standard: Black dyed

Suspension Balls

MP9 International: 7075 high quality balls
MP9 Standard: Steel balls, black dyed coating

Wheel Nut

MP9 International: Nylon threaded
MP9 Standard: Non nylon

Flywheel

MP9 International: 7075 with hard anodized coating.
MP9 Standard: Same 7075 with standard gunmetal anodized coating.

Brake Rotor

MP9 International: Special vented disk
MP9 Standard: Non vented

Diff Axles

MP9 International: Special light weight
MP9 Standard: Non light weight

Diff Oils

MP9 International: Included
MP9 Standard: Included

Tire & Wheels

MP9 International: AKA Tires and Kyosho Wheels
MP9 Standard: Not Included

Required For Operation

2-channel, 2-servo R/C System for cars
Batteries for R/C system
21-class Engine
Engine starting tools
Wheels & Tires
Pipe & Header
*Note engine, pipe, header, tires, wheels, and servos are not included.

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The Worlds Smallest RC Helicopter? The PD-100 Black Hornet

2009-05-08T10:54:25Z

Ok so apparently this thing is never actually going to available to the general public, but I can dream can’t I? This cute little heli weighs around 20 grams and is about 100mm long, yet it carries a pretty neat spy camera on it!

PD-100 Black Hornet Nano RC Helicopter

Designed for military and civilian (though government only) use this cool nano helicopter is in development at Proxy Dynamics in Norway. The company do a couple of other pretty cool micro rc helicopters as well but this is the latest as is due to be released in 2010 - I guess to the military initially.

As you can see from the video below this thing is no toy and is pretty maneuverable. Add to that the camera and 6 inch display on the control panel and you’ve got a serious bit of rc kit in a very little package.

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