New 55 Cc Gasoline Powerhouse by OS Engine® See How
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GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS RADIO CONTROL • FEBRUARY 2010 PLUS: New 55 cc gasoline powerhouse by O.S. Engine® Page 4 See how racing with O’Donnell Fuel® could score you ® some cash! Page 11 Find out what the expert airplane pilots are using Pages 14-15 ANNIVERSARY Pages 16-17 Copyright 2010 Hobbico® 2003269 GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS GENERAL HOBBY • FEBRUARY 2010 A kite for every age and skill level Pages 22 - 23 PLUS: RevellR ll® Pinewood Derby® - Offi cially licensed by the Boy Scouts of America Pages 2 & 3 Exciting new releases from Estes Pages 4 – 7 Score an A+ for Science Fair Pages 26 & 27 NEWPRODUCT EXTRA LIGHT AND EASY FOR UNLIMITED 3D PERFORMANCE! www.gpdealer.com ❚ Engineered to be ultra-light, with tough Pro-Formance™ foam, carbon-fi ber spars and specially designed hardware ❚ Even the smallest ElectriFly brushless out-runner motor — the RimFire™ 250 — delivers plenty of power for spirited 3D performance ❚ Alignment jigs are included that simplify assembly and minimize bench time ™ GPMA1129 Extra 330SC EP Foam Aerobat ARF ® Wingspan: 32.5 in (825 mm) Weight: 6.2-6.8 oz (175-195 g) ® 2 February 2010 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NEWPRODUCT www.gpdealer.com ™ From the Experts: The Extra 330SC performs 3D the same way it assembles: effortlessly, and with impressive results! Simplicity and factory – installed extras push assembly time to the minimum, and with a weight of around 6 ounces — pushes performance to the limit. All control surfaces are prehinged for Long story short... maximum defl ection with 3M® Blenderm® tape for convenience. Just in time for the indoor fl ying season, the 3M® and Blenderm® are registered trademarks of the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. Extra 330SC is designed to deliver maximum 3D thrills after very little assembly. www.gpdealer.com ❘ February 2010 3 NEWPRODUCT O.S. QUALITY AND INNOVATION IN A GASOLINE ENGINE! ❚ O.S. introduces the GT55, a 55 cc powerhouse for giant-scale aircraft www.gpdealer.com ❚ The Capacitive Discharge Ignition system uses a microcomputer programmed for superior spark advance, and accepts a wide range of input voltages ❚ A front-induction, rotary-valve crankshaft ensures that the valve is opened and closed for optimum timing ❚ No oil seal is required, so no rpm is lost due to friction ❚ Massive front and rear bearings increase power and extend engine life ® GGT55T55 OSMG1555 GT55 Gasoline Engine Displacement: 3.35 cu in (54.93 cc) Bore: 1.618 in (41.2 mm) Stroke: 1.618 in (41.2 mm) Practical rpm: 1,500-8,000 From the Experts: It’s a fi rst for O.S., and exciting news for large-scale airplane modelers! A front-mounted carburetor and electronic ignition The front-mounted system are just two of the cutting-edge features that set the GT55 Walbro® carb provides: gasoline engine apart from the competition. 1. Better cooling, for more consistent performance Long story short... 2. Shorter standoffs required, for more secure mounting and less vibration The GT55 utilizes the technology of the 3. Very simple and direct installation world’s #1 model engine manufacturer, of throttle and choke linkages resulting in a gasoline power plant that is 4. Cleaner air circulation unequalled in performance. 4 February 2010 ❘ NEWNEWPRODUCTPRODUCT THE LATEST AND GREATEST www.gpdealer.com FROM TEAM ASSOCIATED SC18 RTR 2.4GHz Racing Truck World-class Team Associated performance with true scale authenticity in a 1/18 scale electric truck! ❚ The fully enclosed, 2-belt drive train handles the extreme amount of power that today’s brushless motors and LiPo batteries can dish out ❚ Fully assembled with a painted, decaled short course race truck body, AMT™ forged style wheels and aggressive tread multi-terrain tires ❚ Controlled by an all-new XP3-SS 3-channel 2.4GHz radio system ❚ Composite shocks with adjustable pre-load ❚ Full set of shielded ball bearings ASCD12** 20120 SC18 RTR 2.4GHz RC10T4.1 & RC10B4.1 RTR 2.4GHz Vehicles Ready-To-Run 2wd electric Truck and Buggy The Ready-to-Run Brushless RC10T4.1 and RC10B4.1 vehicles feature many of the components of the original RC10B4 and RC10T4 team kits while incorporating: ❚ An all new XP3-SS 3–channel radio w/ SHV1504 MG metal gear servo ❚ XP SC450-BL Brushless electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff, forward and reverse with reverse lock out. ❚ Reedy 3300kV brushless motor ❚ A sealed gear diff improves reliability and allows for fi ne tuning to meet different track conditions. ASCD37** 7037 RC10T4.1 RTR 2.4GHz Brushless ASCD39** 9039 RC10B4.1 RTR 2.4GHz Brushless The RC10T4.1 and RC10B4.1 are also available in brushed versions and include: ❚ An all new XP3-SS 3–channel radio w/ SHV1504 MG metal gear servo ❚ XP SC200 electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff, forward and reverse with reverse lock out ❚ Reedy 17 Turn Motor ❚ A sealed gear diff improves reliability and allows for fi ne tuning to meet different track conditions. 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PROC2184 PROC2186 Split Six Bead-Loc Wheels Rear (2) Split Six Bead-Loc Wheels Front (2) Tamiya 1/10 Sand Scorcher 2010 Off-Road Kit Celebrating the Sand Scorcher’s 30th anniversary with an upgraded re-release! ❚ More fi ne-tuned parts than before, for improved performance ❚ A reinforced main frame adds strength and durability ❚ The die-cast suspension arms, front axle and hubs are newly designed ❚ Still features the original’s ribbed front tires and paddle rear tires TAMC1052 1/10 Sand Scorcher 2010 Off-Road Kit 8 February 2010 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 GET A GREAT HELI..