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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
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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 R/C racing, [...]

03 May

Saito FA-40CL Control Line Engine

Saito’s Smallest Control Line Engine
The new Saito FA-40CL model SAIE040CL is a purpose built 4 stroke rc engine certain to appeal to modelers who fly smaller control line models. Its carburetor venturi is intended and designed specifically for control line flying.  Get ready to get your hands on one of these mid-May.

Standard needle valve location [...]

23 Mar

Saito FG-36 Gas Engine in a Hangar 9 P-51 150 ARF

 

  
Have you heard about the Saito G36 gasoline 4-stroke engine? It shares the same case as the FA-220a glow 4-stroke and features an electronic ignition and Walbro carburetor. Its valve seats have also been directly hardened for long life with gasoline fuels. And like its glow fueled Saito cousin, the engine is very receptive to [...]

10 Feb

New Evolution EVOE26GX Gas Engine for Big Airplanes

Evolution’s New Gas Engine for Big Airplanes
Gas pilots looking to power their 1.20 or 1.80 scale or sport airplane will find the new Evolution 26GX model EVOE26GX a tremendous success. The attractive new low-profile head design lets the 26GX squeeze into smaller cowls. Plus, the ignition system allows 2-cell Li-Po packs.
Quick Feature Look:

New low-profile head [...]

07 Oct

Saito’s First Gas Powered 4-Stroke Engine – FG-36

NEW! Saito FG-36 Engine
Saito’s First Gas-Powered 4-Stroke Engine
The Radio Control industry’s most reliable manufacturer of top-quality glow 4-stroke engines, Saito, introduces its first gas-powered engine, the Saito FG-36 (SAIEG36). This engine is the gas equivalent of the 220 glow engine with regards to size and dimensions, though it gives hobbyists the cleaner, lower operating cost [...]

28 Jun

RC Engines – Gas or Glow?

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 [...]

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