2-Stroke, 4-Stroke, Gas or Glow?
If you want to get off the ground, you’ve got to have an engine. The most common powerplant for radio control airplanes has been a 2-stroke engine burning glow fuel-a methanol/nitro-methane/oil mixture. But, depending on the model you fly, you can also choose a 4-stroke engine, or an engine fueled by […]
Spektrum wins at XFC
Pilots using the revolutionary Spektrum DX7 or JR radios using Spektrum technology took the win in both the Heli and Airplane classes at the 2007 International Futaba® Extreme Flight Championship (XFC). This invitational event brings the top 20 airplane and top 20 heli pilots from around the world together to compete for […]
We’ve setup a Lionel Nascar Train Set to help show customers and those interested in getting into the hobby what a train set is and how it works. The lights, sounds, and realism are really something. Here’s a few pictures and video of our demo train set:
NASCAR READY-TO-RUN TRAIN SET. MODEL 7-11004.
The thrill of NASCAR, […]
Lionel Past & Present
The history of Lionel is more than a history of a product or a company. It’s the joyful experience that brings smiles to faces, brings people together, facilitates quality family interaction, and helps kids learn and develop. While the products are beautiful to look at and built to last for generations, the […]
well race night was fun again. lots of action and lots of smack talk all in good nature until we caught big gordy cheating again. it is unbelievable that some one is just that dim-witted. you were caught once and told so we thought you would follow the rules i.e. sealed motors, that’s it. and […]
The Niteline 18R packs big-time 4WD on road performance into a mini-sized package!
Based on the original RC18T platform, the 18R features an Associated Niteline body, 7-spoke wheels and optimized onroad suspension for superior handling and traction.
The 18R is powered by an inline-mounted Super 370 high-performance motor, bolted to an aluminum motor mount with several mounting […]
Do you have questions about RC Car Motors, RC Truck Motors, RC Boat Motors? Well here’s some information about Electric RC Motors.
Big “Comm” & Small “Comm” Generally speaking, big commutators provide more torque while the regular size commutator provides more rpms. Big comms: high load, high current applications, good for Off Road racing. Small comms: […]
Revolutionary concepts come in all shapes and sizes, and the Traxxas High-Current Connector defines the new standard for efficiency, ease of use, and high-current handling.
Traxxas High-Current Connector
Revolutionary concepts come in all shapes and sizes, and the Traxxas High-Current Connector defines the new standard for efficiency, ease of use, and high-current handling.
With today’s brushless motors and […]
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