Maitland Offroad Model Car Club was host to the 2010 King of the Valley Nitro Offroad race meeting on February 21st.
New XRAY driver Ari Bakla has had a flying start to the 2010 Racing Season. Qualifying 3rd in Buggy and TQ in Truggy. Ari finished in 1st place for both Buggy and Truggy after the 30min A-Main. New XRAY Australia recruites Justin Snape and KC Shore had a strong A-Main performances too...
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PC Interface for Custom ESC Programming and Updating:
The HotWire PC Interface unlocks the full potential of your Speed Control. Use the HotWire to connect your Speed Control to your PC or laptop and you can leveragethe processing power of your computer to fine tune the performance characteristics of your Speed Control. The HotWire also gives access to customuser settings that arenot available through the...
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The RS Brushless Speed Control is the Next Generation in Intelligent Operating Motor Drive Technology. Designed with nothing but performance in mind and made with the industry’s finest components. The RS delivers what racers require; reliability, precise control and unmatched power handling capability. The RS drives Brushless Sensored, Brushless Sensorless and Brushed motors and can be...
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RealFlight G5 R/C Flight Simulator by GreatPlanes is the worlds most advanced R/C flight sim. Delivering amazing acuracy & realism, Realflight G5 is regarded as the finest R/C flight training tool available.
The patented Futaba made Interlink Elite USB controller connects you with your aircraft. Based on the popular Futaba 6EX, the Interlink Elite gives you that real transmitter feel, with features...
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The UL-1 Superior Hydroplane from Aquacraft is the first RTR Hydroplane to bring you brushless performance, LiPo compatability, a 2.4 GHz radio system, and blistering race ready performance right out of the box!
The study fibreglass hull is optimised by Mike “Grimracer” Zaborowski, and fitted out with quality “Grimracer” hardware.
A custom designed 6 pole 2030KV water...
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New from Kyosho, the Inferno VE Brushless brings you clean and convenient electric power in a durable 1/8 scale RTR buggy.
The Inferno VE features a re-designed chassis layout for optimal weight distibution of the electric components, while maintaining the suspension geometry that brought the Inferno six consecutive world championship titles.
Formidable power is provided by the Team Orion 2050KV...
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International Shoot out 2010 – Race Report.
We arrived at the Sunshine Coast track Friday afternoon for the practice session, due to the number of people the organisers decided to run controlled practice based on the heats for the actual event itself. Everyone would get a minimum of 2 runs to get their set up right for qualifying on Saturday.
Saturday Morning.
Round 1
Buggy was up first and with...
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Introducing the EB-4 S2 Ready-To-Run 1/8 scale nitro buggy. The S2 package boosts a powerful Thunder Tiger PRO-21BX-R engine with a tuned high performance muffler for competition level performance. All assembly has been completed for you. Simply install your batteries in both transmitter/receiver and get ready to rip. You will be happy to know that your S2 comes with a race legal 150cc fuel tank with a...
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Just Arrived. Team Magics exciting new 1:8th Electric 1:8th Off-Road Buggy. Comes Ready To Run with ESC, Motor, Radio Servo & Receiver. Requires Batteries and Charger. Car comes prebuilt out of the box.
Features:
HARD (Futaba Inspired) Pistol Grip Radio
3x Oil Filled Gear Diffs
Alloy Oil Filled Shocks
Slimline Painted and Detailed Body
High Grip Spiked Tyres
ESC Can handle up top 6S LIPO...
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Tekin’s T55 Brushed Crawler Motors are ready for rock-pounding punishment. Brushed motors are the choice of top level rock crawling competitors and the T55 was designed for use by the most demanding drivers. Rock Crawlers crave maximum torque, smooth throttle response and strong holding power – Tekin’s T55 is up to the task.
The FX series blasts off into a new era of brushed speed...
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If you’re looking to learn to fly, the E-Flite Apprentice 15e RTF is the ideal plane to learn the basics and beyond. With everything you need included in the box, this high wing 4 channel trainer is sturdy in construction & packed with quality components.
Durable Z-Foam construction provides a tough airframe, which features tricycle undercarridge for easy ground handling. The flat bottom wing...
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ARRIVING MID MARCH
RING 02 9971 1977 to reserve yours.
1:10 Scale Ready-To-Run 2WD Electric Off Road Truck – Brushless
Based on the 7-time National Champion RC10T4, the brushless RC10T4.1 is a fully assembled truck that features many of the components from the RC10T4 Team kit, while incorporating a totally new 2.4 GHz XP3-SS 3-Channel radio system and SHV1504 MG metal gear steering servo. Power is...
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The 1/8 8IGHT 2.0 Buggy Race Roller features over thirty enhancements to the revolutionary 8IGHT. Improvements include a longer chassis with Tuned Flex Technology, lightened shock towers, a sure-close fuel tank, heavy duty dogbones and outdrives, a new rear hub design and more. At the 2008 IFMAR 1/8 Buggy World Championships the 8IGHT 2.0 Buggy proved to be the fastest buggy in qualifying taking Top...
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CEN Racing’s 1/5th scale gas powered RC Vehicles are full time 4wd and offer superior performance and handling. The newly developed 1/5th scale cars by CEN Racing are equipped with 4 ultra big bore threaded aluminum oil filled shocks that absorb rough terrain while maintaining balance and control. This 1/5th scale has proven to be one of the largest, most powerful gas powered r/c cars in...
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The 2009 Australian National Titles were held over the weekend of 19th-22nd November. With over 150 Entries it had promissed to be a string contested event… and it delivered. The competition was not the only thing that was hot… with air temps above the 40 Degree Celcius mark for most of the weekned. Smoked motors and thermaling ESC’s were the norm, everyone gearing down to keep the tems...
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Here are a few action shots from a couple of days ago.
Loving the truck… can’t seem to get enough…
Finally, you can now have Team Associated’s world-class performance with true scale authenticity in a 1:10 scale ready-to-run electric truck! Team Associated is proud to bring to you the SC10, a 1:10 scale electric 2WD off road, authentic short course race-truck that is...
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Novak’s next-generation Ballistic motors have entered the crawling field. The high-performance Ballistic Crawler Brushless Motors – 18.5T (#3618) and 21.5T (#3619) coupled with Novak’s impressive Goat 3S Crawler Brushless/Brush ESC are expected to be two of the most sought after brushless crawling systems on the market. Because of their extreme versatility, the Goat 3S Crawler Brushless Systems –...
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Just a quick update from the weekends race.
Darren Perry has won his first major race meeting for 1:8th GP Buggies (seasoned campaigner in 1:10th EP). He took top honours in TQ, Shootout and 45 Minute final. This was a 2 day race meeting held on the Gold Coast Queenslands Snake Gully Raceway track on the weekend of 7-8th November. Darrens exact words were “im stocked because my car was awesome, so...
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Just arrived in stock is Team magics new E4D RTR Drifter Touring cars. Stylish new Mazda RX7 and Nissan Silvia bodies. Detailed with Headlight buckets with optional light kits, Sports Exhaust, Window Wipers, Side Mirrors and detailed decals.
All the E4D RTR cars come with a HARD Racing Pistol Grip radio, 3003 Servo, Dual mode ESC and 19 turn brushed motor. They do not come with Batteries or Charger.
The...
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New and Exclusive to Australia only is Proline 1:8th Hauler bag.
Sporting heavy duty plastic draws (1 large, 4 small), double straps on either side for easy lifting + 1 on the top. Retactable handle makes moving the bag around a breeze, with help of the dual ball raced wheels. side and back pockets to store setting boards, books etc etc. Fits most 1:8th buggies in large draw. Includes a large tool belt...
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The RC18MT is monster truck performance in a mini-sized package! Based on the revolutionary RC18T platform, the RC18MT features a mini-MGT flag body, chrome wheels and monster truck tires with “AE” logos in the tread. The 18MT is powered by an inline-mounted “Super 370” high-performance motor, bolted to an aluminum motor mount with several mounting holes to fit most aftermarket 1:18 scale...
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A1 Grand Prix has brought what many motorsport fans have prayed for, a single make series pitting the best drivers from each nation against one another for both national pride and personal reward. Scalextric have reacted to the growing popularity of A1 GP in creating a box set which pits two great motor racing nations against each other Team Great Britain v Team France. Competitors will have equal...
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Pro Kit is now in store. Super price of $195.00 will be hard to pass by.
Features include:
> Full Metal Ball Races
> Alloy Blue Anodised Rear Bearing Carriers
> Alloy Blue Anodised Servo saver Arm
> Alloy Blue Anodised Balls & Nuts
> Clear Plastic Shock Bodies
> Adjustable Wheel Base (210,225 or 239mm)
> Very Low COG for Faster Cornering
> Compatible with MO3 Bodies
>...
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Blade MSR RTF
Arriving last week was Eflite’s new MSR Blade Helicopter. We were excited to see what this little Heli would do. Opening the box its suprising to see the 4 port charger, this allows for endless flight times with multiple batteries. Included are 2 Eflite 120mah 1S 14C batteries. The 4 channel radio included is great but our for test version we used the Bind & Fly as we have our own...
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The new Bar Code from JCONCEPTS will set the track on fire. When the track is clean and grooved these will hook up great. For maximum traction use with Jconcepts new Profiled inserts (JCP3209-01).
For Australian conditions the Blue compound will work great in hotter conditions (25 Deg +) Yellow will work in colder conditions (25 Deg -). The Bar Code will also work great in wet conditions.
The Bar Codes...
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From its intricate, but highly efficient transmission, to its state of the art suspension geometry; the E4D has close to everything a racer will ever need in just one box. The overall design of the car follows on from the successful E4 series so there’s no need to be concerned about its ability to perform.
The E4D is 98% factory assembled for your convenience. The remaining 2% needed to get your...
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Losi’s new rock crawler is 1/10-scale and is competition ready out of the box.
Incorporating real engineering elements from full-size rock crawling competition, the 1/10 Comp Crawler represents the pinnacle of RC rock crawling design. Every part, every feature and every inch is designed to mimic real-world competition platforms, resulting in the most advanced 1/10-scale radio control crawler ever...
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Novak has packed the #1735 Havoc Pro Brushless ESC full of programmability into one easyto adjust profile. It includes a customizable Throttle Curve, which smoothes out throttle operation. In addition, the Havoc Pro’s Brake Frequency adjustment contains seven degrees of adjustability from a smooth and controllable brake to a more abrupt and grabbier feel. The dozens of adjustments allow drivers to...
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What You’ll Need – Supplies
Dish soap
Clean cloth or paper towel
Fine steel wool, or SOS pad
High quality masking tape (3M)
Permanent marker
Straight and curved scissors
Sharp hobby knife
Pencil
Lexan compatible paint
Homemade wheelwell template
Window masks, Decal sheet, wing mounting hardware
Wash your body
To remove any residue left on the body after molding, you must wash it inside and...
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The 2009 Nitro Offroad ACT Titles werehelp at the Narabunda Offroad Track on the 10th to the 13 September 09. Always a great event which attracted close to 100 entrants between Buggy and Truggy.
Ari Bakla was there flying the flag with a strong performance topping the Truggy Class and Second in Buggy, beaten by Wayne Walker.
Also in the A-Mains were
Truggy:
7th Craig Mcgowen (Novarossi)
10th John Bateman...
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The 1/10th 2wd short course trucks are extremely popular. At first, Team Associated released the SC10 as a kit, but since a few months, the A-Team now offers the SC10 as a Ready-To-Run vehicle. Basically, both trucks are the same, except that AE built the RTR for you and added their electronics. The SC10 is offered in different paint schemes (Lucas Oil, Pro Comp, Team Associated, KMC Wheels and Bully Dog)...
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Team Associated surprised everybody when they have released their new Short Course nitro powered Ready-to-Run truck, the SC8. Based on the RC8T truggy, The SC8 is a hit since it hit hobby shop’s shelves few months ago. At first, I was a little skeptic but when I saw the SC8 in person, I understood why many racers and bashers want one of those trucks.
The SC8 is offered in six different nice looking...
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The cross over between those who ride dirt bikes and ATV’s, and those who are avid fans of RC, is significant. Count me as one; I grew up riding around the deserts of Southern California before I even started grade school. The sights, sounds, and smells of a crisp winter morning in Glamis are sensations that will stick with me for the rest of my life.
The first time I saw someone yank the pull-rope on...
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Seen for the first time at the annual DHI-Cup in Denmark the 2009 Corally RDX Phi is finally here. Based on the successful RDX Phi platform the ‘09’ tourer offers the same versatile layout the previous car did but is specially designed to accommodate the ‘bulky’ LiPo hardcase batteries that are becoming more common these days in various racing classes. Most noticeable are the newly designed and...
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