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Last week the world famous Shizuoka Hobby Show took place in Asia. As several of the makers of our favorite bash cars and trucks are from that part of the world, it is cool to have an inside look at what they had on display. The show is held in Shizuoka City, which is known as “the model capital of [...]
New for the 1/5th scale crowd is the large scale Futaba BLS373SV servo. The 373SV is designed for all you guys needing a beefy servo for your large scale applications. Here are some of its highlights- * Accepts HV input up to 7.4 volts * Ultra-smooth brushless motor * Ball bearing equipped * Beefy aluminum case * Water protected * 40.5 x 21 x 84mm in [...]
Former world champion Yuichi Kanai recently posted pictures of the new Futaba T7XC stick radio on his social media. While not much is known about the T7XC, it is the newest high-end stick radio from Futaba and was designed for use at the highest levels of competition. The 7XC appears to use the same operating system and screen as the [...]
Coming soon from Futaba is the ICT LF-01 inductive charging system. The ICT LF-01 is designed for use with the Futaba 7PX/4PV transmitter and makes it super easy to keep your radio charged. An LED light is used to show charge status and the wireless charge base is designed for a perfect fit. You can use This Link to check out [...]
Expected to start shipping later this month is the new Futaba 12K air radio system. The 12K has cutting edge radio technology and comes with 14 channels to handle nearly any application. Here are some of its other highlights- * Futaba S-FHSS & T-FHSS protocols * Telemetry transmitted and received in T-FHSS * Expandable 30 model memory * Large, backlit LCD screen * 6V 1800mAh [...]
Recently posted by Hobbico is a promotional video titled Hobbico 500. The Hobbico 500 video is a fun look at rc racing featuring Yeti Jr rock racers. The Hobbico crew uses the video to show just how fun it can be to gather with your friends and race. While some people take rc racing very seriously, rc racing is even [...]
The Futaba 7PX is easily one of the most elite radios on the market. It is loaded with features, it has ridiculously fast response times, and its touch screen not only looks incredible, but also makes it super easy to work with. With so many people wanting a 7PX, the first shipment sold out fast. The folks at Hobbico wanted us [...]
Uploaded and ready to serve you, Futaba has announced a new Receiver Wizard. The receiver wizard makes it easy to figure out which receivers can be used with various Futaba transmitters. The wizard asks you to input a number of different parameters for your particular install, then shows you exactly which Futaba receivers work for what you need. Why not Make [...]
Going on now through December 22, Tower Hobbies is running a special on select Futaba Servos. During the special event you’ll be able to save some cash on some of your favorite Futaba servos. All in all, Tower Hobbies has special pricing on over 20 different Futaba servos, hit up This Link to check out all the savings. Read More about [...]
Recently announced by Futaba is a special Receiver Offer. Now through December 15th, you can save up to $20 on select Futaba receivers. With most people owning 5 or more trucks now days, we have the feeling that there are a lot of vehicles out there that could use a receiver, now you can save some cash while picking up [...]
The folks at Futaba have announced their Winter Wonderland Rebate. With the rebate you can get up to a $200 merchandise certificate after buying a Futaba radio. If you are looking to up your rc game, going to a high performance radio system can really help, now you can upgrade and get a great deal at the same time! To get [...]
While RTR radios have come a long ways in the last decade, there is nothing like owning a truly high-end transmitter. High-end units not only come with a lot more features than RTR units, but they are also faster and capable of taking your driving to another level. Recently the Futaba 7PX started shipping to consumers across the globe. Futaba has [...]
Expected to start shipping in November is a 7PX Transmitter Case from Futaba. This genuine Futaba accessory was designed for a perfect fit on your new 7PX and is a great way of keeping your valuable radio safe. This ultra-protective case has a part number of #FUTP1070 and will be street priced at $139. You can use This Link to jump [...]
The Futaba S3777SV is a micro servo. It comes in at less than an inch in every direction, making it easy to install in small cars, planes, and helis. Just because it is small, doesn’t mean it lacks performance or features, take a look at some of these specifications- * S.Bus2 compatible * Programmable * One year warranty * Size- 0.86 x [...]
The Futaba 7PX is getting super close to shipping here in the states. It is slated for an early October release date, a time that many Futaba fans are anxiously awaiting. We’ve gotten our chance to use the 7PX already and were really impressed. Its ergonomics are typical Futaba, meaning top shelf, and we found its menu system to be [...]
