The original HPI Micro RS4 was the car that set off the whole “18th scale/micro/mini” scene a decade ago and now it’s back! At the German Toy Fair HPI showed the latest version of the Micro RS4, the JTP Falken Tire Mustang edition. More details coming on this one soon, until then have a look at the HPI Racing Website, or hit THIS link for more HPI news right here on BigSquidRC.
The crew over at MuchMore Racing have announced a cool new set-up board that uses LED lighting inside. Set-up boards come in handy to see if your machine is tweaked anywhere, and now with a light inside this is even easier. Us old guys with bad eyesight, or anyone who has pitted in a dark room, can really appreciate the new MuchMore set-up board.
* Size: 480 x 360 x 12mm
* Weight: 2,200 grams
* Input Voltage: 12 ~ 13.8v volts DC
* Power Consumption: 12 watts
* Light Source: LED
* Rated Life: 50,000 times
* Temp Range: 0 to 40 Celsius
* Acrylic Board
* Bag material: oxford, nylon, PVC
* Part #MR-SHB
Expect to see these hitting hobby shops later this month and you can click over to the MuchMore Racing Website for more information. Click THIS link for MuchMore news right here on BigSquidRC.
The folks over at TrakPower have four new receiver packs to keep the servos on your nitro or gas machine working for a long time. These Lipo & LiFe packs not only provide long times, but also plenty of voltage for those high-end servos of yours.
* Generous capacities result in extended run times
* Available in flat and hump configurations
* All include standard connectors
* TKPC2011 2S 2400mAh LiPo Rx Flat Pack ($34.99)
* TKPC2015 2S 2700mAh LiPo Rx Hump Pack ($34.99)
* TKPC2101 2S 1600mAh LiFe Rx Flat Pack ($29.99)
* TKPC2105 2S 1900mAh LiFe Rx Hump Pack ($31.99)
These packs should be available in the next couple of weeks, hit up the official TrakPower Website for more information.
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Arrowmax RC has just announced a new line-up of allen wrenches that features a beehive like handle and titanium nitride wear resistant tips. The beehive like handles use lexan in the end and are ultra light as well as comfortable. Check out the official Arrowmax RC Website for more information on all their products.
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New from the crew over at Blade is their CX4 RTF helicopter. The CX4 takes off where the old CX2 left off, offering an easy to learn platform for new flyers. The CX4 uses coaxial counter-rotating blades and intuitive self-stabilizing characteristics to make it easy to fly. Some of its primary features and specifications include-
* Self-stabilizing flight characteristics that make learning easy
* Completely built and flight-ready with everything you need to fly
* Hinged, rubber-coated rotor blades for increased blade durability
* Powerful, 360-size brushed motors
* Sleek two-peice body with LED running lights
* Soft-mounted shock absorbing landing gear
* 2.4GHz DSM® receiver
* 3-in-1 ESCs/mixer/heading hold gyro unit
* Includes 5-channel LP5DSM DSM transmitter with batteries
* Includes E-flite® 3S 11.1V 800mAh 30C Li-Po battery
* Includes DC Li-Po charger with AC adapter
* Includes an extra set of rotor blades (upper and lower)
Expect a late February release date and a street price of $229 on the CX4. For more information on the new CX4 hit up THIS link. To view more air news here on BigSquidRC, hit THIS link.
The HPI Baja 5SC has established itself as a popular machine among the bash crowd and for 2013 it gets even better. Recently announced are some updates to ring in the new year. First up is a new gas engine to give the 5SC even more power, and secondly, the 5SC is available in two new colors, matte black and matte silver. Some of its other features and specifications include-
* Revised 26cc engine
* Viscous torque differential
* All metal gear transmission
* 8,000 rpm clutch
* Dual vented disc brakes
* 700cc fuel tank
* Sealed radio box
* 2.4 GHz radio system
* Super heavy duty parts
* Length: 900mm
* Width F/R: FRONT 440mm / REAR 460mm
* Height: 320mm
* Track F/R: FRONT 370mm / REAR 380mm
* Wheelbase: 570mm
* Weight: 12.6kg / 27.9lb (without fuel)
* Part ##109965 for Matte Black and #109966 for Matte Silver
Hit up the HPI Racing Website for more information on this new arrival, and HERE is the link to more HPI news right here on BigSquidRC.
Scale RC is the hot thing right now, and it’s not just for cars and trucks. Aquacraft has just released the Rescue 17 Fireboat. It comes ready-to-run and just screams scale looks. The water cannon can rotate 120 degrees and shoots water up to 10 feet! How cool is that? It has a 17 LED lighting system that runs off your main battery, and all sorts of other awesome little details. It’s 28 inches long (965mm), comes with a 2.4GHz radio, 600-size motor and runs on a 2S LiPo. Pricing and ship date was not available at the time of this post. Not too many boats come with LED lights, so this one has us drooling!
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New from Tower Hobbies comes the F6F Hellcat. The F6F Hellcat was designed after the success of the F4F Wildcat during WWII. The Tower Hobbies plane is a easy, glue-free assembly model that comes with brushless motor, esc and 4 micro servos. Since it’s a Rx-R (receiver ready), all you need to supply is the radio, receiver and battery. It has a 39 inch (990mm) wingspan, and a street price of about $130.
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Looking for a hot looking scale accurate on-road machine? The 2012 Nissan GTR from Vaterra RC has incredible scale looks and comes with everything you need to hit the cul-de-sac right in the box. A Spektrum 2.4 GHz radio system comes standard to eliminate radio conflicts, and its 4wd drivetrain makes it easy to drive. Some of its other features and specifications include-
* Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz transmitter with batteries
* Dynamite 6-cell 7.2V 1800mAh Ni-MH battery
* Dynamite 2A Ni-MH AC peak charger
* 540 brushed motor
* Realistic low-profile tires and 59mm wheels with brake details
* Waterproof electronics
* Dynamite power system with Li-Po ready ESC
* Versatile V100-S chassis
* Officially licensed 2012 Nissan GT-R body
* Shaft-driven 4WD
* Sealed differentials
* Low CG, double wishbone suspension
* Universal body mounts
* Realistic exhaust, mirror and headlight details
* Part #VTR03004
Street price on the Vaterra Nissan GTR is $279 and they should be hitting hobby shop shelves in early May. Cruise on over to the official Vaterra RC Website for more information.
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Take a look at the video below to see the Vaterra 2012 Nissan GTR in action.
The Kalahari 4wd Desert Raider is one of the seven new vehicles from Vaterra. Following the lead of the other Vaterra vehicles, this is a scale accurate machine that offers nice performance at a reasonable price point. The Kalahari is based on a 14th scale platform that comes with a powerful brushless system standard. Like the other vehicles in the Vaterra line-up, it’s waterproof and comes with everything you need to get going in the box.
* Tough 4WD chassis
* 4-wheel independent suspension
* Durable metal gear drivetrain
* Shock-absorbing slipper clutch
* Adjustable oil-filled aluminum shocks
* Chassis dust cover
* Realistic running light, spoiler and driver details
* Realistic wheels and tires
* Waterproof electronics
* Dynamite 380 sized 4500Kv brushless power system
* Capable of 45+ mph with optional 3S Li-Po battery
* Spektrum DX2L 2.4GHz transmitter with batteries
* Dynamite 6-cell 7.2V 1200mAh Ni-MH battery
* Dynamite DC Ni-MH peak charger
* Ground Clearance- 0.91 in (23mm)
* Height- 4.57 in (116mm)
* Length- 13.19 in (335mm)
* Width- 7.09 in (180mm)
* Part #VTR01001
Street price on the Kalahari is $289 and they are shipping and available right now. Cruise on over to the official Vaterra RC Website for more information.
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Take a look at the video below to see the Vaterra Kalahari in action.
For all you muscle car buffs Vaterra RC has a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS as part of their opening line-up. Everything you need to get going comes in the box, and its sharp scale looks are sure to make a statement with your weekend bash crew. Some of its other features and specifications include-
* Versatile V100-S chassis
* Officially licensed 1969 Camaro RS body
* Shaft-driven 4WD
* Sealed differentials
* Low CG, double wishbone suspension
* Universal body mounts
* Realistic bumper, mirror and headlight details
* Realistic low profile tires and 59mm wheels with brake details
* Brushed 540 motor
* Waterproof electronics
* Dynamite power system with Li-Po ready ESC
* Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz transmitter with batteries
* Dynamite 6-cell 7.2V 1800mAh Ni-MH battery
* Dynamite 2A Ni-MH AC peak charger
* Height- 4.41 in (112mm)
* Length- 14.85 in (371mm)
* Width- 7.76 in (194mm)
* Wheelbase- 10.25 in (256mm)
* Part #VTR03006
Street price on the 1969 Camaro is $279 and they should be hitting hobby shops in early April. Cruise on over to the official Vaterra RC Website for more information.
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Take a look at the video below to see the Vaterra 1969 Camaro in action.
New from Aquacraft is the Lucas Oil Brushless FE Catamaran. It features a watercooled 60 amp esc, 6-pole 1800kV Brushless motor, and the GrimRacer 2535 hardware package. It comes with a 2.4Ghz Radio, or you can get a version that you supply the radio for.
It’s almost 30 inches (750mm) long and weights in at 4lbs. You’ll need to supply 2 2S 7.4v LiPo batteries to be complete and hit the waves. Street price is about $399 for the one with radio, and $339 for the Rx-R version.
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The crew over at PROTOform have just announced their latest body, the Gen3-D. This trick looking body is the latest and greatest for oval racers, it not only looks good, but performs even better. Some of its features and specifications include-
* NASCAR Nationwide styling
* Made from durable .030 Lexan
* Clear, not pre-painted
* Length: 18.5″ (469mm)
* Width: 8.25″ (209mm)
* Height: 4.1″ (103mm)
* Wheelbase: 10-10.5″ (255-270mm)
* Fits most popular 200mm sedans
* Comes with window masks, decal sheet, and spoiler mounting hardware
* Part #1233-21
Street price should be right around $25 and you can get more information on the official PROTOform Website.
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