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XMOD Evo
The new XMOD Evo is here, and it’s far superior to the original XMOD – the XMOD Evo motor is now mounted at a 90 degree angle to the original XMOD, and sits at the rear of of the chassis similar to a Mini-Z. The batteries have been relocated to the bottom of the chassis, which give the XMOD Evo a much lower center of gravity – and the steering servo has been improved, resulting in a tighter turning circle than the original XMOD.
Mini-Z AWD
Kyosho have released a new Mini-Z AWD model – the MA-010. The Mini-Z AWD features a shaft-driven AWD system, with 4 wheel independent suspension – and weighs in at only 5g more than the MR-02. We’ve tested the Mini-Z AWD on the track, and compared to the MR-02, the grip and cornering speed is incredible. The only bad thing about the Mini-Z AWD is the limited range of bodies available – some of the lower body shells like the NSX and Supra require a “lay down crystal modification”.
Plantraco Butterfly
The Plantraco Butterfly is the lightest and smallest ready to fly R/C plane ever produced – and is powered by a tiny ‘Bahoma’ lithium polymer cell – running a carbon fiber propeller, swiss engineered gearbox, and a tiny 4mm coreless motor. The build quality of the Butterfly is superb, and some serious engineering has gone into the production of the transmitter, receiver and servos.
Wattage Micro Flyer micro RC plane
Wattage introduces one of the world’s smallest mass-produced radio controlled aircraft! The included 2 channel radio transmitter controls the rudder movement, throttle, and also doubles as a battery charger. The Wattage Micro Flyer flies for over 6 minutes on a single charge – the indoors or outdoors. With a wing span of only 9 inches and a weight of apx 1 ounce (29 grams) this amazing little plane is easy to take with you in the car, or even in your backpack, and will bring you hours of fun flying. It is very quiet and can fly almost anywhere with over 150 ft range.
» Available from HobbyTron
Tamiya Frog
Tamiya goes back to 1983! Reintroducing the original 2WD buggy masterpiece featuring ABS resin space frame, horizontally mounted oil dampers, inboard spring type front suspension. The Tamiya Frog is an RC legend – and now you can have a brand new one!
