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Losi Mini Rock Crawler

The 1/18 Mini Rock Crawler is a new and unique edition for the 1/18 scale sector of the hobby industry. This RTR with everything included will be a new vehicle category creator similar to what the Mini-T did for the hobby by allowing 1/10 scale enthusiasts to come indoors and compete in smaller spaces.  Losi has recognized the growing popularity of the R/C rock crawling hobby and is proud to bring to the rocks the 1/18 Mini Rock Crawler.  Not only is the Losi Mini Crawler the very first 1/18 scale RTR crawler in the world, but it also has the first complete RTR with everything included - just open the box and hit the rocks.

Designed from the standards of the full scale rock crawling world as well as the custom build RC platforms that have had great success, the Mini Rock Crawler is the perfect way to allow hobbyists to get involved with the excitement of R/C rock crawling with a competition ready rig.

What makes the 1/18 Mini Rock Crawler an Everything Included RTR?

• Losi Radio system featuring Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology
• 7.2V 1100mAh battery pack with wall charger
• Losi Mini Rock Crawler Forward and Reverse Rock Crawling Specific ESC and high torque Mini Rock Crawler Motor
• The transmitter batteries are even included, just hit the rocks!

Why is the Losi Mini Crawler a ground-up crawling machine?

• Twin Vertical Plate (TVP) Chassis for superior chassis strength and lightweight design
• Multi-link suspension allows for extreme grip and climbing of any obstacle
• Three-gear center transmission with a spool an slipper absorb shock from the full time four wheel drivetrain in action
• Heavy-duty metal ring and pinion gears, solid axles, and axle shafts with a full set of ball bearings
• Extra long oil filled shocks in the front and rear
• Mini Rock Claws Tires mounted on heavy-duty wheels with 12mm hexes and color match inserts
• High torque steering servo specifically developed for the mini rock crawler

Specifications:

Scale: 1/18th
Length: 12 in
Width: 7 in
Wheelbase: 8.5 in
Weight: 2.04 lb
Tire Size: 3.70 in
Wheel Size: 1.9 in and 12mm hex

Expected Release Date - Mid-August

Check out the entire Losi RC Cars and Trucks category at RCSLOT.

E-flite’s New Low-Wing Aerobat
Pulse XT 25e ARF

Intermediate and sport pilots looking for an aerobatic low wing airplane should take a look at the new Pulse XT 25e ARF from E-flite, airplane model EFL4100. This classic looking, venerable sport flyer offers an excellent design that performs various smooth aerobatic maneuvers. It is versatile enough to accept an E-flite Power 25 or Power 32 motor depending on how much power the pilot wants, along with variously sized battery packs to match the desired motor and flight time.

Features

• Comes highly prefabricated, including prehinged flight controls and premounted control horns
• Bolt on tail allows quick easy attachment and straight alignment
• Included aft float mount bolts directly to optional E-flite 1/4 size fiberglass floats EFLA500

Check out the E-flite RC Airplanes category on RCSLOT for a full line of RTF and ARF models.

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ParkZone Introduces a Popular American Legend
ParkZone’s New F4U Corsair Is Available Now

Get ready for a rush. The new ParkZone F4U Corsair RTF is a fun to fly Z-Foam replica of the very popular warbird. Following in the footsteps of the successful ParkZone T-28 Trojan, the new Corsair will provide you with even bigger manuevers, capabilities, and enjoyment.

This easy one-box setup provides incredible scale detail and cutting edge Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM2 radio technology, along with a new E-flite 30 amp ESC with switch-mode BEC and a 3 blade prop option. As an icon of American military might in World War II, the Charge and Fly Corsair is the airplane everybody wants to own and the perfect addition to ParkZone’s increasing lineup of warbirds. It is also available as a Plug N Play model that allows pilots to use their own radio equipment.

Model Features

• RTF version is ready to fly right from the box with everything included
• RTF version includes the Spektrum DX5e 2.4GHz DSM2 transmitter with AR500 full range receiver
• 4 channel control - throttle, rudder, aileron and elevator
• Historically representative 3 color trim scheme, inverted gull wing and pilot figure

View the ParkZone RC Airplanes category on RCSLOT for current product, pricing, and availablility.

E-flite Brushless Park Glider
Due Available in July

E-flite releases a Plug-N-Play version of the popular Ascent EP ARF model. The new Ascent BL 450 PNP model EFL2700 comes out of the box 95% pre-built with a perfectly matched and already installed 450 brushless outrunner motor. Great for experienced park or slow flyer pilots lookint to test their skills with gliders. The fiberglass balsa Ascent BL 450 PNP comes with almost everything needed for quick flying, except a transmitter, receiver, battery, and charger.

Features

• Comes 95% factory-assembled with bright UltraCote covering
• Includes 450 brushless outrunner motor, 22 amp ESC, 9 gram sub-micro servos and folding prop
• Just add a separate transmitter, receiver, battery and charger

Visit the E-flite RC Airplanes category on rcslot.com

SCRC, also known as: Suburban Chicago Rock Crawlers, announces Summer RC Rock Crawling Competition Series. The Summer Series will be for 2.2 Class RC Rock Crawlers with the first of 4 competitions to be held Saturday June 28th at Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village, driver sign in starts at Noon and the comp will begin at 1 o’clock. Here’s a map:

Comp #2 of the SCRC Summer Series will be held at Lockport’s Dellwood Park on Saturday July 19th. Driver sign in starts at noon and the comp starts at 1 o’clock. Here’s a map:

Comp #3 of the SCRC Summer Series will be held Saturday August 9th at Busse Woods, same location and times as the first comp.

Comp #4 of the SCRC Summer Series will be held Saturday August 31st, location To Be Determined. Check back often for updates.

Be sure to check out the SCRC website for the most up to date information and club details: Click Here to be directed to the SCRC site.

Apprentice 15e RTF Airplane
E-flite’s New Z-Foam Club Trainer
Due to be in stock the end of July

E-flite has made it easy for new pilots to go straight from purchase to the flying field. The new Apprentice 15e RTF, model EFL2725, is a gentle flying high wing trainer that includes everything a beginning modeler needs. Made from durable Z-Foam that is tough enough to handle everyday flight training, the Apprentice 15e teaches pilots not only flight basics, but basic aerobatic maneuvers like rolls, loops, and inverted flight.

• Comes ready to fly with everything included and all electronics installed
• Spektrum DX5e 5-channel 2.4GHz DSM2 radio system with AR500 receiver
• .15 size brushless outrunner motor with 30A Pro SB brushless ESC

Visit the E-flite RC Airplanes category on RCSLOT.