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January 28, 2014 67
From Skylines to Camaros, Vaterra are renowned for their on-road RC cars. Today, we are pleased to inform you all that a new beast will be coming to the Modelflight garage soon. The new Vaterra 1967 Ford Mustang RC car is destined to become a classic. This 1/10-scale car comes with many fine details, including injection-moulded side mirrors and bumpers. Vaterra have also included a full set of custom "54 series" large diameter wheels and tyres to give you a more realistic size.
The Mustang RC 2014 car is powered by a Dynamite 540-sized brushed motor, coupled with an 1800mAh 6-Cell
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January 14, 2014 28
Our RC drift car garage is growing at Modelflight! We have just received stock of the new E10 Drift Monster 2013 Mustang RC car from HPI. This is a very exciting addition to our range. The HPI E10 remote control car is a great choice if you want to get started in RC car drifting. It comes ready-to-run with everything you need included in the box.
One of the great things about this HPI RC drift car is its looks. It comes with a fully-painted replica Monster Energy Nitto Tire 2013 Ford Mustang body; a tribute to the full-scale Mustang
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January 09, 2014 20
This is one exciting addition to Modelflight's range of RC trucks. The Team Losi 8IGHT-T 3.0 is underpinned by the same features that made the 8IGHT 3.0 buggy the ROAR National Champion. In this blog post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the characteristics that make the 8IGHT-T such a solid performer, beginning with the suspension geometry.
Improved Suspension Geometry
You will find that the new 8IGHT-T truggy has neutral handling and is easy to drive fast. This is thanks to the refined suspension geometry, featuring 15-degree, non-inclined caster blocks. By raising the spindle in this
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August 16, 2013 11As 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 11Vaterra 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 20
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
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July 19, 2013 33
The last month at Modelflight has seen some exciting new additions to our range of RC cars. Today, we will be looking at three of these new releases, beginning with the ST-4 G3 from Thunder Tiger. This is one tough RC truggy. Powered by a Ripper IBL40 2000kV brushless motor, the ST-4 can easily
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May 17, 2013 7
Losi made a major announcement this week, with the launch of their brand new 5IVE-T Roller RC Truck. If you loved the original Losi 5IVe-T or you are a fan of 1/5th scale
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April 11, 2013 11Following on from our previous blog post about Team TLR/Modelflight's Andrew Gillot's win on the weekend, we wanted to bring you some more RC car news from the 2013 Electric Modified Off-Road Nationals. In addition to the 2WD Modified competition in which Gillot claimed victory, the regional city of Mildura, Victoria also played host to a 4WD competition. In a series of thrilling races, Josh Pain claimed the winner's trophy after driving his Yokomo B-MAX4 II over three stage finals series. He managed to claim victory in the first two legs; an impressive result for Josh. The other contenders who made it to the top-3 podium were Chris Sturdy and Matt Griffen respectively. Modelflight was able to capture all the excitement from these 4WD races in the below video, which was recently released on our YouTube channel:
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March 28, 2013 13
We are thrilled to announce that 4 new ECX RC cars have just arrived at Modelflight. These cars are fantastic for beginners and will make for excellent gifts for your family or friends. Today, we will be looking at each of them and talk about why we are very excited about their arrival.