Monthly ArchiveJune, 2010



Information Articles &RC Airplanes June 30, 2010

The 9Eagle Cessna Crash Kit – Why it’s Useful, How to Use it and How it can Save You Money

If you ever crash your 9Eagle Cessna RC plane, it’s a great idea to have some spare parts on hand. Crash kits are bundles of factory parts for RC aircraft that are sold at a discount. With the 9Eagle Crash kit you can restore your 9Eagle Cessna electric RC plane to like new condition. Foam parts and propellers can break easily, so it’s a good idea to get the crash-kit ahead of time so that you have them on hand when you need them. The parts included with this crash-kit are:

A Spare Propeller

The spare propeller is exactly the same as the original. It presses securely onto the motor protector (a small clip on the front of the motor shaft) and is friction fit. Install the new propeller by:

  • Remove the broken propeller by gently pulling back on it near the motor shaft. Be careful not to cut yourself on the broken motor, which may be very sharp. Grab it with a paper towel or rag if you can’t handle it safely.
  • Slide the new propeller onto the motor protector and press until it clicks.

A Spare Wing

The spare wing is identical to the original, and comes with the same fastening system. Install it by sliding the clear plastic tab (referred to as “pins” in the manual) to the front of the airplane and bolting the end to the fuselage with the included screw.

Spare Vertical and Horizontal Stabilizers

The vertical and horizontal stabilizers go on the tail. Part of the vertical stabilizer is a rudder that moves left and right; and part of the vertical stabilizer is the elevator which moves up and down. The procedures for replacing these parts are:

  • Broken Vertical Stabilizer
    1. Take a sharp hobby knife or straight edged razor blade and cut along the root of the vertical stabilizer, about 1/8” into the foam. Don’t cut any deeper than this, or you risk damaging the tail and its internal parts. Be sure to cut completely around the part.
    2. Pull up on the vertical stabilizer, being careful to cleanly separate it from the tail and not cause rips or creases.
    3. Apply foam safe CA glue to the root of the new vertical stabilizer and press it into the track left by the old one. Sight down the front of the airplane and ensure that the new stabilizer is installed straight (not bent to the left or right).
  • Broken Horizontal Stabilizer
    1. Follow the same steps above to remove the vertical stabilizer even if only the horizontal stabilizer is damaged. You will need both a vertical and a horizontal stabilizer to replace the horizontal stabilizer, as removing the horizontal stabilizer requires the removal of the vertical stabilizer.
    2. Score around the damaged horizontal stabilizer with your hobby knife or razor blade and remove it. Clean out the slot and the depression in the tail where the new horizontal stabilizer will be seated.
    3. Apply foam safe CA glue to the slot and depression where the new stabilizer will sit and press it into place. Sight down the length of the airplane and ensure that the new horizontal stabilizer is straight. Most CA glues will give you a few seconds to make final adjustments before they begin to cure.
    4. Follow step 3 in the last procedure to replace the vertical stabilizer.

Spare Battery

If the original battery becomes damaged in a crash (very, very unlikely), you should place it on a non-flammable surface and observe it for a few hours. If no visible signs of swelling or deformation occur then it should be safe to use again. If you notice any swelling or puffing then you should immediately place the damaged battery in a bucket of salt water and leave it there for several days. After this time, dispose of the old battery in the household trash (it is now safe to do so, and contains no toxic chemicals). Use the new battery exactly as you used the old one.
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Information Articles &News & Announcements &Product Announcements June 28, 2010

The New Traxxas Titan 2.4 Ghz RTR Brushless Electric RC Boat

The brand new Traxxas electric RC boat changes everything you thought you knew about RTR RC boats. The Titan comes with all the high end brushless hardware that you would expect from only the most expensive kit boats, all pre-assembled in a tight ready to run package. If you’re experienced with RC boats, the Titan’s 50 mph top speed will blow you away. If you’re new to RC boats, the Titan will let you gradually work up to maximum power and speed with an easy to use training mode.

The Traxxas Titan electric RC boat features high quality hardware including:

  • High strength ABS hull – The high strength hull provides the strength needed to handle brushless power, but without the weight penalty of comparable fiber glass designs.
  • 2.4 Ghz Radio System – The Traxxas Titan comes pre-assembled with a high quality 2.4 Ghz radio system. The 2.4 Ghz system is virtually interference proof, and auto selects free radio channels. This means that you can race with other RC boats and not worry about interference and choosing radio frequencies.
  • Water cooled, marine ESC and brushless motor – The water cooled ESC is waterproofed at the factory, and pre installed with the brushless motor. Unlike other electric RC boats, the Traxxas Titan has a streamlined water outlet built into the hull. Nothing was overlooked in the effort to perfect every detail of the Titan, so even the water cooling system is streamlined and professional.
  • Aluminum hardware – Brushless power necessitates the strength of all metal hardware. Every linkage, fastener, and support is made of high quality machined aluminum. The rigid hardware makes handling sharp, precise and predictable.
  • Included Batteries – Two high power 7 cell NiMH batteries are included with standard Traxxas connectors. You can go about 30 MPH with the included NiMH packs, or upgrade to 3 cell lipos for a top speed of over 50 MPH.
  • Waterproof Servo – The pre installed rudder servo is fully waterproof, making it maintenance free.
  • Ultra high performance brushless motor – The titan features a 1600 kV water cooled brushless motor, capable of up to 50 MPH speeds.

If you’ve ever wanted to get into RC boats, the Traxxas Titan is for you. Everything comes pre-installed, from the professionally applied graphics to the water cooled power system. Use the training mode to get familiar with the boat’s handling characteristics, and then step up to full control and speeds up to 50 miles per hour. Experienced RC boaters will love the high quality hardware and brushless power system.

Want more power? The Traxxas Titan boat is compatable with 2 cell and 3 cell lipoly batteries. You can get chargers, balancers, and adapter cables on our website. Details about which exact batteries you should use will be posted shortly (the boats are on order – we’ll test one when they arrive). We know that 2 3 cell batteries are the most that will physically fit in the boat, for which the following charge setup will work:

The above list of components is complete – you will not need any additional hardware to charge and use the Thunder Power batteries compatible with the Titan Boat. As soon as the boats physically arrive and are in stock, we will announce the Thunder Power batteries that work best. This is expected to occur at about mid July.

Check out this cool video, showing the new Traxxas Titan rc boat in action:

You can learn more about the Traxxas Titan electric RC boat on our website.

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Product Announcements &RC Airplanes June 16, 2010

Introducing the New 9Eagle Sky Eagle Cessna Electric RTF RC Plane

Have you ever wanted to fly an RC airplane, but couldn’t because of the huge cost, complicated equipment, and steep learning curve? The Brand new 9Eagle Sky Eagle Cessna Electric RC Plane is just what you need. Everything you need to get flying comes in the box, so you can get into the air right away at an affordable price.

The new 9Eagle Sky Eagle electric RC plane is available at an extremely low price, but this doesn’t reflect any of the hardware included. The 9Eagle Sky Eagle comes with a state of the art 2.4 Ghz radio system with full 3 channel control. The plane has a 2.4 Ghz receiver built into the fuselage with 2 proportional servos which follow every movement of the controls exactly. The 9Eagle Sky Eagle electric RC plane also comes standard with a high performance lithium polymer battery, so you can fly for up to 13 minutes on one battery charge. The 9Eagle Sky Eagle also features a built in LVC (low voltage cutoff) feature that protects the lipo battery from over discharge.

The 9Eagle Sky Eagle ships ready to fly; just follow the included instructions and you’ll be doing loops around the park or gym in no time. Are you new to RC planes? The 9Eagle Sky Eagle RTF RC plane was designed to be very beginner friendly. The Sky Eagle is so light and durable that most crashes result in no damage. If you hit the ground (or a wall) and break a foam part, they can be glued back together using ordinary CA glue or epoxy. We also carry a full selection of low cost replacement parts on our website including:

We also have all of the less frequently needed replacement parts, including batteries, motors, and the screws and pushrods.

If you’ve been waiting to get into RC, the 9Eagle Sky Eagle is the perfect first plane. It’s got very forgiving flight characteristics, and can be flown both indoors and outdoors. You can get the new 9Eagle Sky Eagle electric RC airplane on our website, and replacement parts are also available.
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Information Articles &Product Announcements &RC Airplanes June 3, 2010

New Low Price on Southern SX3 3D Indoor / Outdoor Electric RC Model Airplane

We’ve reduced the price on the Southern SX3 3D Indoor Electric RC plane by $30.00 for the pre built aircraft only version, and $50.00 for the kit version. If you want the ultimate 3D foamie RC airplane, this is the perfect time to get one at an unbelievably low price.

The Southern SX3 3D RC airplane is extremely maneuverable and can do almost any move you tell it to. The SX3 has been specifically designed to give outstanding flight performance; it’s stable in forward flight and won’t readily fall into steep alpha flight like most flat foam RC airplanes. Extreme rudder and fuselage area make the SX3 handle exceptionally well in knife edge flight, and over-sized ailerons and elevators allow you to maneuver quickly and cleanly.

The kit version includes a pre-built SX3 foamie and all the following high quality hardware:

  • Three installed 6 gram Servos (linkages complete)
  • Hacker A20-34S brushless electric motor
  • 2 Thunder Power Pro Lite 2s730 Lipo Batteries
  • Castle Creations Phoenix 10 ESC
  • Berg 4L receiver

Check out the following cool video showing some of the SX3’s amazing flight abilities:

Want the ultimate 3D foamie aircraft for your RC fleet? You can get both the kit version (which includes the aircraft and additional hardware) and the ARF version on our website.

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Information Articles &Product Announcements June 3, 2010

The New Traxxas E-Revo VXL RTR Brushless Electric RC Truck

Traxxas has scaled down its popular E-Revo RC monster truck and created the brand new Traxxas E-Revo VXL Brushless electric RC truck. The E-Revo VXL is a 1/16 scale electric rc truck which ships ready to run and includes a brushless motor, speed controller, and NiMh battery. The E-Revo features 3 driving modes that make it perfect for both beginning drivers and experienced racers:

  • Training Mode™ – 50% Forward / Brake / 50% Reverse
  • Sport Mode – Forward / Brake / Reverse
  • Race Mode – Forward / Brake

The 1/16 scale E-Revo VXL electric RC truck is smaller than the 1/10 E-Revo at only 14 inches long, and can go up to 50 miles an hour with the included battery and brushless motor. The following hardware is included:

  • Traxxas 4-channel micro receiver
  • Digital High-Torque Waterproof Micro Steering Servo
  • Velineon 380 Brushless Motor
  • Velineon VXL-3m Electronic Speed Control
  • Sealed, silicone-filled differentials
  • Slipper Clutch
  • Fiber-composite monocoque chassis
  • Pre-glued Talon™ tires with high-performance foam inserts
  • Black-chrome Gemini™ 5-spoke wheels
  • High-downforce rear wing

One of the coolest new features of the Traxxas E-Revo VXL RC truck is its watertight electronics bay. The watertight bay allows you to run through water, mud, and even snow without risk to the sensitive onboard electronics. The waterproof box is able to hold any micro radio receiver you want so you’re not stuck using the Traxxas version if you don’t want to.

The included Velineon brushless motor and ESC work perfectly with 2 and 3 cell lipo batteries, and feature a low voltage cutoff that automatically detects which cell configuration you are using. Need lithium polymer batteries for your E-Revo VXL? We carry a huge selection of top quality Thunder Power lipo batteries on our website.

Check out the following 2 videos showing the new E-Revo VXL in action:

You can get the brand new E-Revo VXL brushless electric RC truck on our website. We also carry a huge selection of Thunder Power lipo batteries, and radio hardware should you choose to use your own receiver.
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Brushless Motors and ESCs &Information Articles &Product Announcements June 1, 2010

A30 and A40 Hacker Brushless Motors for RC Airplanes and Helicopters Upgraded to V2

Hacker has upgraded all their A30 and A40 brushless motors for RC airplanes and helicopters to version 2. The new version 2 motors have many new features, which are all available to customers at no extra cost. The latest revisions were made to improve the already top-of the line flight characteristics customers have come to expect from Hacker products. Improvements to each motor’s design were made that improve efficiency, weight, lifetime and other characteristics. At the time of writing rctoys.com has all the most recent motors in stock and ready to ship, so if you’re building an electric model it’s a great time to get a high performance brushless motor.

New features of the V2 motors include:

  • A new stator lamination material which improves the efficiency of the motors. This allows you to fly longer, higher and faster than before with the same battery, speed controller, and other hardware.
  • A revolutionary new bearing design reduces the weight of A40 series motors by approximately 20%. This has immediate performance benefits that you will notice right away when flying. Your airplane will handle better, turn more sharply and be less tail heavy and more stable.
  • A new integrated cooling system for all motors. Hacker motors are the highest performance and most efficient on the market, so they generate a lot of heat when pushed to the extreme. The new cooling system is factory mounted at each motors end bell and comes included in each motor. A cooling system was previously something that customers had to order separately at a cost of about $10.00 USD. The new integrated cooling system is included at no extra charge. The integrated cooling system prevents problems such as thermal expansion and will increase the lifespan and performance of your brushless motors.

The V2 motors we carry are:

Need help choosing a brushless motor for your airplane, helicopter, or RC car / truck? We’ve got helpful articles which explain everything from how motors work to which one you should use. New to electric RC? We’ve also got helpful articles about lithium polymer batteries, speed controllers and BEC’s, servos and how to use them in your RC vehicles.

If you need Brushless Motors for your RC aircraft, we have a huge selection on our website.
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