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Archive for the 'RC Engines' Category

17 May

Glow Plugs

Used to aid in starting remote control vehicles, a glow plug is a heating device that keeps your RC Vehicle running. The glow plug is small and looks like a pencil-shaped piece of metal with a heating element at the tip. When electrified the heating element heats up and emits a small light. Glow plugs [...]

08 May

ELECTRIC vs NITRO RC VEHICLES

The pros and cons of electric radio control (RC) vehicles versus Nitro RC vehicles has been discussed by many. With more powerful technology and advancements in brushless electric motors, newer battery’s, electric motors, and Electronic Speed Controllers allows the electric remote control vehicles to have performances similar to that of Nitro powered vehicles. These advances [...]

30 Apr

Evolution Engines

  THE EVOLUTION® GAS ENGINE ADVANTAGE The Evolution® 10GX small-block engine is revolutionizing RC aviation. Countless modelers have discovered the benefits 10cc gas power offers in aircraft formerly dominated by .40-size glow power. Now there are equally phenomenal gas engine choices for airplane lovers with models requiring a .61- to 1.80-class engine. Purpose built for [...]

30 May

160cc 7-Cylinder Radial Gas Engine

The NEW Evolution: 160cc 7-Cylinder Radial Gas Engine Stunning appearance. Lifelike sound. An abundance of torque. Evolution® radial engines have what it takes to make any round-cowl scale model a masterpiece. The latest addition to the line is a 4-stroke, 7-cylinder gas engine that’s just right for scale subjects with wingspans of 90 to 110 [...]

18 Dec

Evolution 4 Stroke Radial Engines

Evolution 4-Stroke Radial Engines Stunning appearance. Lifelike sound. An abundance of torque for turning large diameter propellers. Evolution radial engines have what it takes to make any round cowl scale airplane a masterpiece. These German manufactured, precision instruments of power have been engineered to exacting tolerances with: Cylinder heads and crankcases machined from aircraft grade [...]

17 Nov

Lets See Your Hobby

Show off your hobby videos to the world. HobbyZip continues its pace as the place to watch and share hobby fun. Come over to watch a clip or create an account and upload your hard work. Here are a few of the recent featured video uploads:

21 Jan

the rc report episode 3

Welcome back for our third episode of The RC Report by Duck and Jason. In this episode we talk about the newest products in R/C, interview Randy at Debbies RC World indoor race track, and more.  Future episodes coming soon. Check out the video on HobbyZip here, The RC Report, Episode 3 Or, watch it now:

07 May

RCSLOT Launches HobbyZip Hobby Videos

After much awaited anticipation, RCSLOT is happy to announce the launch of our new website: HobbyZip.com – Hobby Videos We need your help to grow the HobbyZip community. Upload a video today and share it with friends, clubs, racers, pilots, and more. HobbyZip has been created to become the ultimate source for Hobby Videos. From [...]

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