The Radio Control Show 143
Jan 27, 2012 No Comments
This week’s show features the Losi 5IVE-T , a “Trick Robot” controlled by several servos and crazy fast slot cars. Watch the show below.
2012 Reedy International Race of Champions is Here!
Jan 27, 2012 No Comments
“…our industry lost an icon that is impossible to replace, but Mike was more than just an icon, he is a legend, and legends never die.” For those of you that are not familiar with Mike Reedy, he was the man behind Reedy Modifieds or what is now known as just “Reedy.” He passed [...]
HERE ARE THE CURRENT STATS
Jan 27, 2012 No Comments
Below are the current statistics for The Radio Control Show Best Amateur Video Contest. There’s still time to cast your vote. Voting ends tomorrow, Friday January 26th, at 5pm EST. To cast your vote, go to http://www.facebook.com/theradiocontrolshow and click the tab on the left hand side. Only 1 vote per person.
Spot The Difference
Jan 26, 2012 No Comments
I wanted to start my first post for 2012 a little different. “I want to play a game.” No, not that one. The “Spot The Difference” game. Here is picture of my Tamiya High-Lift Hilux. The picture on the top is the normal one, and the one on the bottom is the one “MISSING” components [...]
Cleaning Made Easy
Jan 26, 2012 No Comments
A few weeks ago while shooting the cover for Short Course on the beach in Ventura Ca, it became evident after running the Traxxas Slash through the surf and sand for over an hour that it badly needed to a good cleaning. Fortunately, Traxxas supplies the Slash with a waterproof servo, radio box, and ESC. Stephen [...]
New XP ESC And Reedy Motor Combos
Jan 26, 2012 No Comments
Team Associated’s XP SC700-BL and SC1200-BL brushless ESCs are now available with Reedy’s 540-SL and 550-SL brushless motors. Read the press release below for more info: Team Associated’s XP SC700-BL and SC1200-BL brushless ESCs are now available! Both models are available as a stand-alone unit or in combination with a powerful Reedy 540-SL/550-SL brushless motor. [...]
Team Orion WTS (Weight Transfer System) For Hard Case LiPo Packs
Jan 26, 2012 No Comments
Orion has developed a new system to help dial in your setup using weights and the popular “shorty” LiPo packs. Check out all the details in the press release below: Team Orion was the first company to encase LiPo cells inside a plastic hardcase to protect them from impacts and render them more user friendly. [...]
Hitec X4-80 Four-Port Multicharger
Jan 26, 2012 No Comments
This new charger can handle 4 packs at once pumping out 80 watts per port for an amazing total output power of 320 watts. Check out all the details in the press release below: Our popular line of economical battery chargers keeps expanding with the introduction of our new X4-Eighty! Featuring four identical and independent [...]
Team Associated’s “Road To 200mph” Featured On Discovery Channel
Jan 26, 2012 No Comments
The Discovery Channel recently aired an episode that featured Team Associated and guinness record holder Nic Case’s lastest attempt to crack the 200mph barrier with a RC car. Check it out in the press release below: Watch as Discovery Channel chronicles our latest chapter on the “Road to 200″ in this special clip saluting Road [...]
Traxxas Becomes Official NHRA Sponsor; Backs Top Fuel, Funny Car Specialty-Race Programs
Jan 24, 2012 No Comments
Earlier this month we first told you about Traxxas sponsoring Courtney Force for the 2012 race season, and today it was announced that they are an official sponsor of the NRHA. Read the press release from the NHRA for all the details: NHRA has signed a multiyear agreement with Traxxas, the leading manufacturer and seller [...]
Schumacher Mi4CXL 1/10 4WD Touring Car
Jan 24, 2012 No Comments
This new touring car is packed with great features like a new 2mm aerospace carbon fiber “soft weave” chassis, lightweight 7075-T6 transmission housings, anti-roll bar system, and carbon fiber wishbones with moulded roll bar balls. Check out all the details in the press release below: The Mi4CXL is the latest version of the highly successful [...]
The Radio Control Show LIVE!
Jan 23, 2012 No Comments
We’ll be testing out a new format in addition to our successful weekly web show. The Radio Control Show Live will begin tomorrow, Tuesday January 24th, at 12PM EST on The Radio Control Show facebook fan page, RC Car Action fanpage, and Model Airplane News fanpage. Tune in, ask your questions, and interact live with [...]
VOTE for your favorite amateur video!
Jan 23, 2012 No Comments
We’ve selected the top 5 videos in The Radio Control Show Best Amateur Video Contest. Now it’s up to you to pick the winner. First prize receives TWO Team Associated SC10 RS short course trucks! Just go to The Radio Control Show facebook page and click the tab in the left to cast your vote. [...]
Travel like the Pros – RC storage done right
Jan 23, 2012 1 Comment
Traveling with all of your RC equipment is always tedious. Piling your car, radio, chargers, batteries, and parts into a bag is rarely a good idea. Keeping everything organized makes traveling much easier and safer. I’ve always been amazed at how professional racers travel the world with so much equipment and do it efficiently. [...]
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