Nitro

CEN Racing 1/8th GSR 5.0 Nitro Monster Truck Overview

Zero — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0600

The GSR 5.0 on the dirt

Light-weight 23 mm hex 6 spoke wheel with super soft all terrain tire

This is one monster truck ready and willing to tear-up the track. CEN Racing claims a 2nd Place finish at the 2007 Monster Truck Nationals and their website exclaims that they were the only truck that didn't break in the A-main finals. Sporting a 5.0 cc Corsa engine and a 2-speed transmission, this truck is claims to reach speeds of about 45 mph. That is some Monster truck.

The CEN Racing 1/8th GSR 5.0 Nitro Monster Truck is loaded with some nice features which makes the claim of durability very believable. It has features like the Corsa 5.0 cc engine, a two speed transmission, Aluminum chassis, Aluminum shock towers, a protected radio box, "MTM" metal brake system which sports 4 disc brakes, and much more.

Downforce Racing Wing

Additional Features:

New super stiff shock springs to launch your GSR off ramps and dirt jumps!
Light-weight 23 mm hex 6 spoke wheel with super soft all terrain tire
Light-weight composite two piece tuned pipe
All new racing wing and wing mount with adjustable down-force! Provides added stability while jumping and traction at high speeds.
Powerful and durable rear exhaust 5.0cc Corsa engine with tons of power!
Newly designed body scheme that comes pre-painted and decaled.
Heavy duty Metal to Metal Brake system for superior stopping power.
Extremely lightweight composite drive-train for reduced rotating mass
Equipped with easy to use Allen hex screws
Machined one-piece engine mount with cooling fins suitable for most big block engines
Front and rear racing differentials with super hard steel gears for extreme durability.
Dual Vertical Chassis design that provides ultra rigid support
High impact skid plate bumpers to improve durability (front and rear)
Hardened steel 8 mm constant velocity axles
Heavy duty spindles and caster blocks with alloy wheel hubs
Protected radio box and battery case
Oil filled shocks with functional reservoirs to absorb all types of terrain.

Specifications:

The GSR 5.0 on the dirt

Length: 22.4 inch / 570 mm
Weight: 12.5 lbs / 5.7kg
Engine: CORSA 5.0 engine
Width: 16.5 inch / 420 mm
Wheel size: 3.7inch / 94 mm
Transmission: 2 Speed Forward
Ground clearance: 3.15 inch / 80 mm
Tires: 6.2inch / 157 mm
Drive System: V Shaft Driven, 4 wheel drive
Overall Height: 9.84 inch / 250 mm
Wheelbase: 15.63inch /397 mm
Radio System: FM Digital Spec Radio
Fuel tank capacity: 220 cc
Chassis type: Dual VPC (Vertical Plate Chassis)
Differential type: Sealed 6-Gear Differential

For more information, check out the CEN Racing website.

Carl Goldberg Products 67" Edge 540 ARF Airplane Overview

Zero — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:46:50 -0500

Carl Goldberg Products 67" Edge 540 ARF

The Carl Goldberg Products 67" Edge 540 ARF Airplane is an exciting 67" aerobatic nitro plane. The website has a great video showing the awesome performance and looks of this plane. As an ARF you will be flying it quickly and with Carl Goldberg quality you know you will have a excellent results.

Built for a 4-stroke 1.2 size engine, but you could also use a .6 to .9 2-stroke, the Carl Goldberg Products 67" Edge 540 ARF Airplane is a good choice for an advanced weekend flyer or the serious 3-D pilot. The plane has been built with laser cut parts and features an all-wood airframe. It also has aluminum landing gear, fiberglass cowl and fiberglass wheel pants.

The video below comes from the official website where you can also take a look at the instruction manual which shows all the components you will need to complete the model.

Specifications

Wingspan: 67"
Wing Area: 854 Sq. In.
Fuse Length: 64"
Flying Weight: 8-9 lbs.
Power: 2-stroke .60-.90 or 4-stroke .90-1.20
Radio:
4 - Channel Radio
6 - Servos

O'Donnell Z01-B Nitro 4WD Buggy Overview

fastie — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:00:00 -0500

O'Donnell Z01-B Nitro 4WD Buggy in action

Designed and built for competitive 1/8th scale nitro buggy racing, Steve O'Donnell crafted an exceptional platform. Being a kit and made for serious competitors, this model will require your choice of radio, engine, and even racing tires. The parts and materials chosen are first class for this type of RC buggy, positioning of components on the chasis are ideal for excellent performance. With it's race proven chasis, O'Donnell's Z01-B would be an excellent choice for the serious buggy racer looking for an adjustable, race-capable platform moving up from the RTR models popular in your clubs.

O'Donnell Z01-B Nitro 4WD Buggy in action

O'Donnell Racing's website has detailed descriptions for this competition capable 1/8th scale buggy platform. The features of this model include CNC-machined and hard-anodized aluminum parts, nickel-plated drive components which reduce wear and friction, carbon fiber mounting plates for servos and accessories, and nicely crafted aluminum full bodied shocks. A good race car comes with adjustability for the track and environment you are racing at, and this car has adjustable caster, camber and rear ride-height. If purchasing this kit, please also make note of the "tech notice" advertised on the Z01-B website it refers to some construction tips missing from the issues manual. Below are also some of the specs on the buggy.

Specifications:

O'Donnell Z01-B Nitro 4WD Buggy

Length: 20 in (510 mm)
Width: 12 in (305 mm)
Height: 7.5 in (190 mm)
Weight: 6 lb (2,720 g)
Wheelbase: 13 in (330 mm)
F/R Track: 10.25/10.5 in (260/275 mm)

Traxxas Nitro Vee RC Boat Overview

fastie — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0500

Traxxas Nitro Vee RC Boat

At 31" long the Traxxas Nitro Vee RC Boat is a great size boat for easy sport fun at your local pond. With it's Deep Vee - ocean racing - hull design it looks great and looks like it cuts the chop well as it carves through the water. The boat is powered by the Pro .15 marine engine that is easy to start and protected by a good warranty.

Front View of Traxxas Nitro Vee RC Boat

The Traxxas Nitro Vee is a good sport boat for your introduction into nitro boats. Many are also upgrading this boat as time goes on with other engines and accessories to increase performance. The boat has a some great features to help you easy out onto the water such as the EZ-Start elecric starting system, an in-line clutch for allowing boat to idle and manuever gently near shore and also a patented Return To Shore (RTS) feature which couples a small electric motor to the prop drivetrain so that when you run out of fuel you can easily return the boat to shore - no fishing for the boat or need to have a jon boat handy to retrieve your model. In addition, the boat comes full assembled and ready for action.

Model Specifications

Included Radio

Hull Type: Offshore Deep "V"
Dead Rise Angle: 22 Degrees
Hull Length: 31 Inches (787mm)
Beam: 8.5 Inches (216mm)
Weight: 60oz (1.7kg)
Draft: 4.5 Inches (114mm)
Speed Control Type: N/A
Engine: TRX Pro.15 Nitro
Drive System: Direct Drive
Outdrive: Adjustable Surface-Piercing

Checkout the awesome video and warranty info on Traxxas's website.

Duratrax Kwik-Pit Universal Starter Box

fastie — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0500

Duratrax Kwik-Pit Universal Starter Box

In the beginning of on-road RC car racing, racers had to build their own starter boxes from wood and a simple motor. I remember having one that I covered with monokote film to protect the wood from the racing fuel and grease. The advantages of a home-made box was that it was sized perfect for your car and you could add a draw or other nice features. But, these boxes where very heavy and seemed to always need adjusting.

Showing set-up with a 12V field battery

Today, the modern racer has the choice of several excellent starter boxes with Duratrax's Kwik-Pit Universal Starter Box being a great choice for the 1/8-scale or 1/10th scale on-road and off-road nitro racer. This box is build with a nice powder-coated steel box for durability and easy clean-up. The features of this box include powerful twin 540 motors, a durable belt drive for the starting wheel, and ball bearings on the starter wheel to handle the powerful torque. The timing of the start switch is adjustable without having to disassemble the box, this allows perfect set-up for placing the car on the box and getting the wheel starter right when it engages the starting wheel to the motor's flywheel. Comes mostly assembled with alligator clips and rubber pad for the steel box. The website shows how the box could be set-up with two stick battery packs or a single larger size 12V/7A field battery.

HPI Racing Baja 5T Racing Truck Overview

fastie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0500

HPI Racing Baja 5T in action

The Baja 1000 is not just an ordinary race, but it's a race that tests the limits of man and machine. And, this RTR R/C Truck coming from HPI Racing was modeled after the same features found on the best Baja racers. Introducing the new Baja 5T Racing Truck from HPI Racing, this RTR truck is a 1/5th scale gas burning RC truck capable of speeds up to 40 mph. Are you ready to take some jumps and make some dirt fly with this capable RC truck.

What's in the HPI Racing Baja 5T Racing Truck?

HPI Racing Baja 5T showing it's great looks

The HPI Racing Baja 5T racing Truck comes RTR and fully equipped with great looks taking after the awesome Baja racing scene and features a powerful 26cc gaasoline engine. HPI Racing claims that run times approach 30 minutes on a single tank and this vehicle will reach speeds of close to 40 mph. The Baja looks great with two available body color schemes. The features on this RTR truck include: a Baja 5T-1 Truck Body, VVC/HD Shock set, Extended Roll cage, Outlaw Truck Wheels with Desert Buster tires, Fuelie 26 Engine, all metal transmission gears, Dirt Guards, and a FM TF-10 Radio System. Also included with this truck is a charger and detailed manual which even shows the list of optional parts to tweak even better performance out of your truck. You will only need gasoline and two stroke oil, a screwdriver and 8 AA batteries and you are ready to hit the track. Check out the HPI Racing website for all the details, videos and even to download the detailed manual. The HPI Racing Baja 5T is sure to be a winner.

Team Associated SC8 RTR Truck Overview

fastie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0500

Team Associated SC8 RTR Truck

Available in 4 awesome fully-licensed graphic schemes

Avaliable October 2008, Team Associated has once again launched a new class of 1/8th scale racers. From their winning roots of their on-road 1/8th scale cars and their classic RC10 electric buggy; Team Associated knows how to design an excellent RC model and this new off-road 4WD nitro buggy is no exception. Being released as a RTR model, it will include a 3-channel radio, full-licensed racing graphics, and a Pro .28 engine. Are you ready to turn some heads at your local track, check out this exciting new model at Team Associated Website.

SC8 showing the roll cage and excellent suspension

The Team Associated SC8 RTR Truck is a 1/8th scale RTR fully-build racing truck with awesome nitro burning 4WD and full racing suspension. The list of features on this model as explained by Team Associated includes:

Authentic, custom painted and finished scale licensed short course truck body.
Mounted and assembled scale wheels & tires with foam inserts and bead guards.
Functional full roll cage with integral dirt shields.
XP3D Computerized Digital 3-Channel FM Radio System with 10-model memory.
Powerful Pro.28 engine with slide carburetor and dual stage air filter.
Pro-Start hand-held starting system.
S2008 metal gear high-torque steering servo.
Hard-anodized shock bodies, 4mm shock shafts, and protective rubber boots.
Hard-anodized 3mm thick 7075 aluminum chassis.
Team Associated 2-chamber tuned muffler.
3mm low-profile black anodized aluminum shock towers.
3mm black anodized aluminum steering rack with ball-bearing steering system.
Sealed radio box with thread-through molded antenna mount.
Fuel bottle and glow igniter included.

Team Associated uses real race truck graphics

The model does require a few accessories such as the suggested foam prefilter treatment, D-size cell for igniter, 7.2v stick pack for ProStart, Charger for stick pack, slotted screwdriver, philips screwdriver, 12AA batteries and fuel (15-30% only).

Model Specifications:

Scale: 1/8th
Power: Nitro
Type : Off Road
Length: 24.25"
Width: 12"
Weight: 9 lbs.
Wheelbase: 14.75"
Internal Gear Ratio: 4.3:1
Drive: 4WD

Duratrax Raze ST RTR RC Truck

fastie — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0500

Duratrax: Raze ST RTR R/C Truck

The Duratrax Raze ST ready to tear-up your local dirt track with this amazing nitro powered 1/8 scale ready-to-run 4WD stadium truck. Factory built and ready for the track this model includes almost all you need to get started with it’s RC radio and 4.4 cc engine installed. Duratrax offers many accessories for this model and the truck also comes in six available color schemes with just awesome graphics.

Details of the Duratrax Raze ST RTR R/C truck

SuperTigre 4.4 cc Racing Engine

With it’s 4.4 cc engine, SX305BB high-torque steering servo and a total of 20 ball bearings throughout this truck, this is not your ordinary ready-to-run R/C truck. This truck is built for performance and even backed by a 1 year “Stress-Tech Guarantee” which gives you free replacement parts for all the durable plastic parts if they should break. In addition, the serious racer has access to many aluminum upgraded parts for even better performance. The stadium truck includes a Duratrax 2-channel radio, a SuperTigre 4.4 cc racing engine, glow starter, fuel filler bottle, Kwik-Pit RTR Super Start for fast engine starting and even a DVD with tuning and racing tips for the engine. The SuperTigre 4.4cc G-27CS racing engine is really a full featured engine with it’s blue-anodized cooling head and a 2.5bhp @ 30,000 rpm rating. This engine also includes a 3-yr manufacturing warranty. Be sure to see all the details on the chassis and radio on the Duratrax website.

Duratrax Raze ST with all it's included parts

Model Specifications:

Length: 20.1 in (530 mm)
Width: 16.5 in (420 mm)
Height: 8 in (205 mm)
Weight w/on-board electronics: 9 lb (4.1 kg)
Includes: DuraTrax 2-channel FM radio w/RX301F micro receiver, SuperTigre® G-27CS 4.4 cc racing engine, Glow starter, Fuel filler bottle, Kwik-Pit™ RTR Super Start, Engine tuning/race prep DVD
Requires: 12 “AA” batteries, 1 “C” battery, nitro fuel (O'Donnell® 20% R2R fuel recommended)

Top Flite AT-6 Texan ARF R/C Airplane Overview

fastie — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0500

Top Flite AT-6 Texan ARF In Action

The Top Flite AT-6 Texan ARF is an exciting entry into the scale warbirds category for Top Flite. This plane was originally a WWII trainer for many developing their skills for military combat. With it’s great scale looks and features, you will feel as if you are part of this history when you take the field and experience it’s flight characteristics. Top Flite calls this a “Gold Edition ARF” which means that there are many scale parts and features to add to the great looks of this military warbird.

Highlights of the Top Flite AT-6 Texan ARF R/C Airplane

Nicely covered parts with good scale looks.

The Top Flite AT-6 Texan ARF includes many nice features as explained by Top Flite including “built-up and sheeted wood construction with fiberglass cowl and aluminum spinner, sturdy mechanical retractable landing gear, historically accurate, high visibility WWII Navy trim scheme and assembles in 18-25 hours.” The AT-6 texan has nice scale features with it’s “Gold Edition” designation such as realistic wheel covers, replica radial engine, greenhouse canopy, and a great realistic color scheme. The plane can be powered by your choice of a 2-cycle or a 4-cycle engine and Top Flite suggests the O.S. Engines such as the 2-cycle 61FX or the 4-cycle 91S II. The planes performance is well suited to those jus moving up to the low winged category and with an interest in military warbirds. The plane features ailerons and flaps to help control your R/C plane with expert skill. See Top Flite’s complete details on their website:

Specifications:

Scale Detail

Stock Number:TOPA0965
Wingspan: 69 in (1755 mm)
Wing Area: 730 in² (47.1 dm²)
Weight: 8.5-9.5 lb (3.8-4.3 kg)
Wing Loading: 27-30 oz/ft² (82-91 g/dm²)
Length: 51 in (1295 mm)
Requires: 6-channel radio w/8 servos & 2-stroke .61cu in (10 cc) or 4-stroke .70-.91 cu in (11.5-15 cc) engine.

For more information, check out the Top Flight website.

Aquacraft Alligator Tours Airboat Overview

fastie — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:00:00 -0500

Alligator Tours Airboat in action

Looking for something a bit different in RC modeling? Here you have it - it's the exciting Aquacraft Alligator Tours Airboat. This is a nitro powered ready-to-run RC airboat complete with a SuperTigre G34 engine, a 2 channel radio and a handy stand which also aides in carrying the model. Aquacraft designed this airboat to handle like the real model for fun over water, lily pads and marshes.

Showing complete system

Details of the Aquacraft Alligator Tours Airboat

Aquacraft Alligator Tours Airboat

The Alligator Tours Airboat includes some nice features such as the large air rudders, strakes on the hull’s bottom to aide in better control, and great looks. The details of the boat even include a realistic looking driver and passenger seat. The model is available in both green and red color schemes with nice graphics. The model does come with the nitro engine which doesn’t require and special fuel or glow plugs and a 2 channel Tactic 27 Mhz radio. Included is also a DVD which will help in proper tuning and break-in of the SuperTigre engine. There are a few required accessories which are the glow fuel (10-15% nitro recommended), glow igniter, fuel bottle, electric starter, 12V battery for starting, and 12 AA batteries. This is one unique model and is sure to make an impression at your neighborhood pond. See below for all the specifications.

Model Specifications:

Aquacraft Alligator Tours Airboat

Length: 30 in (770 mm)
Beam: 11.25 in (285 mm)
Height: 14 in (355 mm)
Weight: 6 lb 5 oz (2.86 kg)
Includes: SuperTigre G34 engine w/exhaust, Tactic™ 2-channel 27MHz radio
Requires: 10-15% nitro aircraft glow fuel, glow igniter, fuel bottle, electric starter, 12V battery, 12 "AA" batteries