Monthly Archives: August 2013
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August 28, 2013 86An exciting new video was uploaded to Modelflight's YouTube channel yesterday. Matt starred in an unboxing and action video featuring the new Delta Ray RC plane from HobbyZone, which you can watch below: As you can see, the Delta Ray is an amazing RC trainer
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August 26, 2013 160This blog post is the first part in a series of posts about the TLR 22 2.0, featuring commentary from TLR Australia Team Driver, Andrew Gillott. In this post, Gillot will be giving his first impressions on the new platform. In the recent 2013 ROAR National Championships, Dakotah The Phenom Phend claimed another Championship title, driving the new 22 2.0 Race Buggy kit from Team Losi Racing. It was the culmination of back-to-back National Championship weekends for Phend, winning both the
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August 23, 2013 132Are you keen to fly a remote control quadcopter? Quadcopters are great fun. Whether you are flying indoors or outside, they are really enjoyable models for all ages and experience levels. To help you get up in the air faster, Modelflight has prepared this step-by-step guide to help you learn to fly quadcopters. Why Quadcopters? If you dont have much experience with RC models (or no experience whatsoever), quadcopters are a great place to start. Because quadcopters come with four blades instead of two, they are generally more stable in the air, compared with remote control helicopters. Some of the latest RC quadcopters for beginners at Modelflight also feature advanced technology like sensor-assisted flight envelope
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August 23, 2013 133Blade Helicopters rank among the best in the RC helicopter field and Modelflight is proud to stock, and support, a wide range of Blade remote control helicopters. In particular, we have a great line up of aerobatic and 3D helicopters from Blade in their 450- to 550-size range. These helicopters include:
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August 22, 2013 102A bold model plane has just emerged from Hangar 9. Designed by Quique Somenzini, the Inverza 33 comes pre-set and drilled to accomodate the 33GX engine from Evolution Engines, but can also work with a 180-class electric outrunner system. Whether you want
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August 21, 2013 23The recent release of the 350 QX from Blade has certainly put RC quadcopters in the spotlight. These remote control models are great fun and offer great stability in the air. Modelflight has a wide range of quadcopters available (please refer to our RC Quadcopter Buyers Guide for more details) and we wanted to write some RC quadcopter reviews for two of the most exciting models in this category: the aforementioned 350 QX and the Hornet 460 from Dualsky
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August 20, 2013 22It was a great turnout at the August indoor flying session at ETSA Park, South Australia. Pilots and spectactors flocked to see some brilliant RC plane and helicopter demonstrations, in addition to seeing some of the latest releases from Modelflight. It was an impressive line-up. Some of the new models that were on show included the new 350 QX from Blade, the Delta Ray from
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August 16, 2013 39As you are probably aware, RC cars are tonnes of fun. Whether you driving on-road or off-road, these remote control models are really enjoyable. Modelflight is proud to offer a wide range of RC cars and today, we wanted to talk about some of the best remote control cars we have available. The cars we cover in this blog post will appeal to drivers of all skill levels and driving styles. Recently on Modelflight's YouTube channel, Matt put together the below video; reviewing some of the best RC cars on offer:
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August 15, 2013 82Vaterra have just added another prize to their collection of RC cars with the release of the Glamis Fear. This RC buggy is modelled on the sand rails that take on the dunes of Glamis in southern California. At the core of the Glamis Fear is a Viscous Torque Vectoring Differential that prevents wheel spin on loose surfaces when you are hitting the corners hard or powering the throttle. Irrespective of the surface condition, you will find that this Vaterra buggy's smooth actuation and consistent feel will allow you to drive with confidence. This
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August 14, 2013 91
Are you looking to buy a remote control car? Whether you are driving on- or off-road, RC cars are great fun and Modelflight is proud to offer an excellent range of cars for beginners, all the way up to professional RC car racers. Given this broad range, finding your first remote control car is not always easy, so this post will review some of our great cars and recommend the best remote control cars for beginners.
What Should I Look For in a Remote Control Car?
When choosing the best beginner RC car for you, there a few things to take into account. Firstly, it is worth checking whether the car comes ready-to-run (often abbreviated as RTR). Some remote control