GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS RADIO CONTROL • APRIL 2011 ® Pages 4-5 PLUS: DuraTrax® 1/5 Scale Brushless EP Motorcycle WATCH THE Pages 2-3 Motley Crew Futaba® 6J radio – loaded with features yet aff ordable! VIDEO NOW! Page 6 Last month to take advantage of 12 great promotions! Pages 18-23 Copyright 2011 Hobbico® 2003285 All rights reserved. GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS GENERAL HOBBY • APRIL 2011 Celebrate National Kite Month Pages 16-17 PLUS: New Plastic Model releases Pages 3-10 New Estes® Rockets Pages 12-13 Page 2 NEWNEWPRODUCTPRODUCT SPEED, STRENGTH, STYLE... ™ www.gpdealer.com ❚ Powered by a brushless 3800kV motor with a 75A brushless ESC that’s LiPo-compatible and equipped with a Deans® Ultra Plug® connector ❚ A rear wheel gyroscope balances and stabilizes the bike, ™ even at low speeds and while leaning into turns ❚ Strong, simple and effi cient metal chain drive ❚ Features air fork shocks and oil-fi lled steering damper up front, a high-volume, oil-fi lled rear shock and high-grip on-road tires ❚ Factory-fi nished, race-inspired body and driver, Lean in and lay on the throttle with available in 4 body colors confi dent, interference-free control! Deans® and Ultra Plug® are registered trademarks of W.S. Deans Co. U.S. Patent No. 5,533,915 2 April 2011 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NEWPRODUCT www.gpdealer.com www.g w.gpde .THIS BIKE HAS IT ALL! gp r.c com om FromFrom thethe EExperts:xperts: WhetherWhether you’reyou’re battlingbattling forfor racing positionpossittion oro just barrelingbarreling down the road, thethe DXR500DXXR500 iiss a blastblast to drive! A fl ywheelywheel gyro keeps the bikeb upright at low speedsspeeds andand whilewhilee leaningleaning intointo thethe turns,tut rns, so you can start slows and build up to full-throttlefulll-thrh otttle fun.fun. AtAt 1/51/5 scalescalle (almost 17” long!) the DXR500’sDXR500 on-road styling reallyreally comescomes to life and ready to dominate the action! DTXD04** DXR500 1/5 Scale Brushless EP Motorcycle RTR Length: 16.75 in (425 mm) Height: 11 in (280 mm) Long story short... ® The DXR500’s big, bold looks will catch everyone’s eye — and its built-in stability is a bonus for the aspiring easy rider! www.gpdealer.com ❘ April 2011 3 NEWPRODUCT THE ROCK STAR OF www.gpdealer.com Ready to rock with top shelf components! ❚ Water-cooled 6-pole 1800kV brushless motor ❚ 60A brushless ESC with 4 mm bullet connectors and Deans® Ultra Plugs® ❚ Tactic™ 2.4GHz radio system with interference-free control, no-crystal convenience and Secure Link™ technology ❚ A complete package of high-performance GrimRacer™ parts Deans® and Ultra Plug® are registered trademarks of W.S. Deans Co. U.S. Patent No. 5,533,915 4 April 2011 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NEWPRODUCT www.gpdealer.com RACING BOATS! Durable fi berglass is the only material worthy of the Motley Crew’s aggressively-styled catamaran hull. From the Experts: Right down to the licensed trim scheme, AquaCraft’s Motley Crew Fast Electric Catamaran captures the exciting style of Ron & Scott Roman’s world champion offshore AQUB2100 Motley Crew Brushless racer. All the latest performance perks are here for dominating the competition at the FE Catamaran RTR highest levels — but it’s also easy enough for sport modelers to enjoy! Hull Length: 29.5 in (750 mm) Overall Length: 31.75 in (808 mm) Beam: 10.4 in (264 mm) Long story short... ® The Motley Crew starts with sleek catamaran styling — and backs it up with a powerful brushless electric system that will leave all the other FE competitors in its wake! www.gpdealer.com ❘ April 2011 5 NEWNEWPRODUCTPRODUCT BLAZING SPEED. RED-HOT VALUE. 6J S-FHSS 2.4GHz Radio www.gpdealer.com 6J FUTK6000 6J S-FHSS 2.4GHz Radio ❚ Unparalleled response speed, with a frame rate of 6.8ms ❚ 15-model memory — 50% more than the competition’s 6-channel spread spectrum radio ❚ One variable knob offers easier, more precise adjustment of fl aps, hover trim and other functions ❚ The large LCD screen lets you display more information, with more detail ❚ Failsafe on all six channels, not just battery and throttle ❚ An internal antenna for a clean look with nothing to break off ❚ Many features usually found on more advanced radios, including 5-point throttle and pitch curves, 4 swash types in heli mode, throttle mixing, electronic swash ring and throttle and pitch delay From the Experts: The R2006GS S-FHSS 2.4GHz Receiver that The 6J is a radio that a beginner can start with and stay with, as well as an comes with the 6J is also available separately. It’s incredibly small, lightweight and fast. ideal “second” system for experienced pilots. It’s packed with the kind of FUTL7606 R2006GS S-FHSS 2.4GHz Receiver features usually found on higher-channel radios, with a price tag that makes it an exceptional value. And on top of all that, the 6J is one of the fastest 6-channel systems you’ll fi nd anywhere! FUTK6000 6J S-FHSS 2.4GHz Radio Tx/Rx FUTK6001 6JA S-FHSS 2.4GHz Radio w/R2006GS & (4) S3004 FUTK6002 6JH S-FHSS 2.4GHz Radio w/R2006GS & (4) S3001 Long story short... Not only is the 6J a great value in an advanced 6-channel system, it also boasts the added advantage ® of extremely quick response rates. 6 April 2011 ❘ NEWPRODUCT DUCTED FAN SPEED — www.gpdealer.com RECEIVER-READY EASE ™ ❚ Flight-ready in a fraction of the time it can take to assemble some ducted fan models; the motor and fan are pre-installed along with the servos and ESC — just install your radio and LiPo battery ❚ A HyperFlow™ ducted fan unit with powerful Ammo™ 20-45-3790 inrunner brushless motor lets you reach speeds of 85 miles per hour! ❚ Made of AeroCell™ foam — tough enough to withstand crashes, while also being lightweight ❚ Removable, magnetic wing-tip missiles let you display the F-20 at full military might with its included stand From the Experts: Whether you’re a military aircraft enthusiast or avid R/Cer (or both), the F-20 Tigershark Rx-R is one ducted fan jet that will be a proud addition to your hangar. When equipped with your choice of transmitter, receiver and battery, you’ll enjoy performing aggressive climbs and high-speed passes. When not in fl ight, the F-20 makes a great display. And you’ll be equally impressed with how affordable and easy to fl y this model is! ® ® Long story short... GPMA6010 F-20 Tigershark EDF Jet Rx-R The F-20 Tigershark is capable of blistering speeds — Wingspan: 22.5 in (570 mm) Length: 37 in (940 mm) without the cost and complexity of many ducted fan jets! www.gpdealer.com ❘ April 2011 7 NEWPRODUCT THE BAJA 5SC GETS THE SS TREATMENT! HPI® Baja 5SC Super Sport Kit- Build it Yourself! www.gpdealer.com w + 4400mmphph ❚ Faster than ever, and packed with a long list of high-performance parts ❚ The Fuelie 26s engine, coupled with an 8,000 rpm clutch and aluminum tuned pipe, propels the Baja 5SC SS to speeds of over 40 mph ❚ Massive 9 mm dog bones, heavy-duty wheel hubs and a Super Heavy Duty drive train are just a few of this truck’s durability features ❚ Sticky HB Rodeoo tires offer excellent grip and long life on a variety of off-road surfaces, and are mounted on true bead-lock TR-10 wheels ❚ Topped off with a clear, pre-cut SC-1 body that’s ready for you to customize any way you want HPIC1057 1/5 Scale Baja 5SC Super Sport Kit Length: 35.4 in (900 mm) Front Width: 17.3 in (440 mm) Long story short... Rear Width: 18.1 in (460 mm) Height: 12.6 in (320 mm) With blazing speed and improved toughness, the Wheelbase: 22.4 in (570 mm) Super Sport kit version of the popular Baja 5SC is a hard-core driver’s dream machine! 8 April 2011 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NEWPRODUCT www.gpdealer.com DER AND BBADDERAD ANDAN EVER! BBETTERETTER THANTH EVER! HHPIPI® SSavageavage X 44.6.6 BBigig BBlocklock 22.4GHz.4GHz RRTRTR ❚ Huge horsepower and tremendous torque generated by the F4.6 Big Block engine with easy-starting Roto Start™ 2 system ❚ The HPI 2.4GHz radio system prevents frequency confl icts for worry-free control ❚ Legendary Savage toughness with nothing spared. New sintered bulletproof ring and pinion gears and Big Bore shocks are now standard equipment. Coupled with a two-speed transmission complete with all metal gears, beefy metal drive shafts throughout, and the toughest suspension arms on the + market, the Savage X 4.6 begs to go where others can’t. mmphph ❚ The Savage X 4.6 is the most user-friendly Savage ever, allowing you to access 4455 all of the key areas with minimal disassembly. From the differentials, to the transmission, shocks and spur gear. No matter what part of the truck you are trying to access, it can all be done in record breaking time! ❚ Over $65 of included accessories, including a rechargeable 7.2V Plazma battery pack, charger, full set of Plazma AA batteries, glow igniter, 4-way wrench, and even an extra glow plug- just add HPI Power Fuel and start driving! HPID44** 1/8 Scale Savage X 4.6 Big Block 2.4GHz RTR Length: 21 in (534 mm) Width: 17 in (427 mm) Long story short... Height: 10 in (254 mm) Wheelbase: 14.3 in (363.5 mm) The faster, more powerful, better equipped Savage X 4.6 Big Block 2.4GHz monster truck is the ultimate backyard basher! Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ April 2011 9 NEWPRODUCT TTWOWO MMOREORE OOFFICIALLYFFICIALLY LLICENSEDICENSED MMONSTERONSTER JJAMAM ® MMEGA-MODELS!EGA-MODELS! + www.gpdealer.com 30mph ® Maximum Destruction® EP Monster Truck RTR Monster Mutt® EP Monster Truck RTR TRAD37** TRAD36** ❚ Make way for two new beasts from Traxxas, the Offi cial Hobby Class Radio Control Truck of Monster Jam®! ❚ Offi cially licensed graphics accurately duplicate both of these full-size fan favorites — right down to the Monster Mutt’s tongue and ears ❚ A Titan® 12-turn 550 modifi ed motor delivers wheelie-popping performance, with Ultra Shocks and a long-travel independent suspension engineered to cushion the most extreme bumps and jump landings ❚ Watertight, sealed electronics give you the freedom to drive where other off-roaders can’t ❚ Specially designed tires capture the “hand carved” look of the full-size treads, set off by new deep-dish wheels with bead-lock *with included 7-cell battery and 23-tooth pinion gear.