GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS RADIO CONTROL • JUNE 2012 ™ Pages 2-5 PLUS: Thunder Tiger® New FlyZone™ Desperado JR. OBL Airplanes America’s Best R/C Sale! Pages 6-7 Pages 8-11 Pages 22-29 Copyright 2012 Hobbico® 2003301 All rights reserved. GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS GENERAL HOBBY • JUNE 2012 ® Page 3 PLUS: New Plastic Silverlit Models Page 17 Pages 7-16 Page 2 NEWPRODUCT GET WITH THE TEAM THAT'S IN IT TO WIN IT! You may have heard or read about Team Durango...now experience for yourself the vehicles that have created such a buzz throughout the R/C racing community! All Team Durango www.gpdealer.com kits are designed from the ground up to compete at the ™ highest levels, with intense testing by the world’s top drivers and input from club racers around the world. This exciting line of buggies and trucks has been dominating major events over the last several years — put the technology and engineering expertiseexpertise ofof TeamTeam DurangoDurango inin your pitpit bagbag andand startstart your own winning tradition! Jörn Neumann wins the prestigious 2012 Reedy Race of Champions driving for Team Durango! Jörn Neumann In late January of 2012 Jörn reached the pinnacle of electric off-roading when he captured 1st place in the Reedy 2012 International Race of Champions — and his winning rides were 2- and 4-wheel drive buggies from Team Durango! From the Experts: Team Durango’s designers are also world class racers, so they know exactly what needs to go into engineering 1/8 and 1/10 scale electric and nitro kits that will deliver race-winning performance. Long story short... Team Durango’s motto is “Serious about racing”, and it shows in every kit! 2 June 2012 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NEWPRODUCT GET WITH THE TEAM THAT'S IN IT TO WIN IT! www.gpdealer.com 2 of the fi nest models for 2 of the hottest R/C racing categories! DEX210 1/10 Scale 2WD EP Buggy ❚ Winner — 2012 Reedy International Race of Champions ❚ Unique 4-way motor confi guration options with a patent-pending hybrid gearbox design ❚ Big bore shocks with additional blank pistons for extra customization ❚ Slim 2.5 mm 6061 T6 aluminum chassis ❚ Inserts allow drivers to fi ne-tune toe-in, caster and front axle position Length (Mid Motor): 13.2 in (335 mm) Length (Rear Motor): 14.5 in (368 mm) Width: 9.6 in (245 mm) TDRC0010 DESC410R 1/10 Scale 4WD EP Short Course Truck ❚ Winner — 2011 RC Pro Series Championship ❚ Top Qualifi er — 2011 ROAR Nationals ❚ Alloy-sandwich chassis construction that’s extremely rigid ❚ Massive 15 mm hex drives for effi cient motor power transfer ❚ Oil-fi lled front, rear and center diffs ❚ 48DP and Module-1 spur/pinion gears to handle 550 brushless motor power Length: 21.7 in (550 mm) Width: 11.2 in (285 mm) TDRC0130 www.team-durango.com Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2012 3 NEWPRODUCT These electric buggies stand out with championship pedigrees! www.gpdealer.com DEX410RV3 1/10 Scale 4WD EP Buggy ❚ Winner — 2011 IFMAR Vice-World Championships ❚ Winner — 2011 EFRA European Championships ❚ New rear drive shaft that holds up to tough landings ❚ Composite side frames to absorb impact ❚ Race-proven geometry ❚ Balanced weight distribution (51% rear, 49% front) for better handling ❚ Quick-change differentials ❚ Lightweight composite shock collars Length: 13.75 in (349 mm) Width: 9.8 in (249 mm) TDRC0110 DEX410V3 1/10 Scale 4WD EP Buggy ❚ Winner — 2012 Reedy International Race of Champions ❚ Big bore shocks with optional springs ❚ Titanium nitride shock shafts for durability and smooth action ❚ Front and rear carbon fi ber shock towers ❚ Easier and quick anti-squat adjustment ❚ Kuhler body that’s raised and widened for better aerodynamics Length: 13.75 in (349 mm) Width: 9.8 in (249 mm) TDRC0120 www.team-durango.com 4 June 2012 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NEWPRODUCT www.gpdealer.com ™ Big, bad buggies with your choice of electric or nitro power! DNX408V2 1/8 Scale 4WD Nitro Buggy ❚ Winner — 2011 FEMCA 1/8 Nitro Championships ❚ Winner — 2011 Byron Western Cup ❚ Winner — 2011 Psycho Nitro Blast ❚ Low center of gravity ❚ Massive 15 mm big bore shocks ❚ Machined one-piece universal engine mount ❚ Molded rubber shock boots and splash guards ❚ Equal length drive shafts for parts compatibility ❚ Easy access to the front and rear diffs Length: 15.9 in (405 mm) Width: 11.9 in (302 mm) TDRC0210 DEX408 1/8 Scale 4WD EP Buggy ❚ Team Durango’s newest 4WD electric off-roader, with all-new technology ❚ 3 mm aluminum chassis plate with composite side rails ❚ Centrally positioned ESC for maximum air fl ow ❚ 15 mm big bore shocks ❚ Smooth and effi cient composite spur gear ❚ Nearly equal front to rear weight distribution and the signature Team Durango narrow chassis design Length: 15.9 in (405 mm) Width: 11.9 in (302 mm) TDRC0300 Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2012 5 NEWPRODUCT A SUPER VALUE IN AN AWESOME OFFSHORE RACER! www.gpdealer.com ❚ Factory-assembled and pre-painted ❚ One-piece blow-molded ABS hull ❚ Powered by a pre-installed water-cooled outrunner brushless motor and ESC ❚ Includes a Cougar PS2 2-channel 2.4GHz radio with digital mini servo ❚ Available in two attention-grabbing colors ❚ Wooden boat stand is included A magnetic hatch makes for quick and The rudder fl exes upon easy access to on-board gear. impact to limit damage. 6 June 2012 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NEWPRODUCT www.gpdealer.com TTRB5126 Desperado Jr. OBL 2.4GHz Catamaran RTR-Green TTRB5127 Desperado Jr. OBL 2.4GHz Catamaran RTR-Blue Length: 27.2 in (690 mm) ® Beam: 7.3 in (185 mm) Height: 6.1 in (155 mm) Weight: 2.7 lb (1210 g) From the Experts: Other boat modelers will fi nd it hard to believe when you tell them how easy and affordable the Desperado Jr. OBL is. The catamaran hull is made from one piece of high-quality ABS, and the brushless power system is water-cooled for even greater performance. There’s no building or painting to do — that’s all done at the factory — and the 2.4GHz radio is a quality system that offers precise, worry-free control. Long story short... The Desperado Jr. OBL is ready right out of the The effi cient layout features a box to deliver high-powered catamaran thrills! waterproof box for the receiver. www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2012 7 NEWPRODUCTPRODUCT SPORT FLYING WITH NO COMPROMISES Enjoy sport performance at its fi nest! www.gpdealer.com ❚ Equipped with a brushless power system with outrunner motor and 40A ESC ❚ The one-piece wing installs with one bolt; the tail section aligns itself automatically and is secured with just one screw ❚ The landing gear is made of sturdy aluminum, with large wheels for better ground handling ❚ The RTF includes a Tactic™ 4-channel radio; Tx-R allows you the freedom of using your favorite transmitter with an AnyLink™ adapter Easy access to the battery is provided through this hatch. 8 June 2012 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NEWPRODUCT www.gpdealer.com ™ EP Sport Plane From the Experts: The Acro-Wot MkII combines the best in contemporary looks, modern construction and classic sport performance. The FLZA3310 Acro-Wot MkII EP RTF lightweight, molded AeroCell™ foam airframe offers outstanding FLZA3312 Acro-Wot MkII EP Tx-R durability, and carbon fi ber-reinforced surfaces provide more Wingspan: 49 in (1245 mm) rigidity and truer fl ight. Final assembly is quick and easy with no Wing Area: 410 in² (26.4 dm²) gluing — only a screwdriver and pliers are needed. Choose from Weight: 38-42 oz (1075-1190 g) the all-in-one convenience of the RTF version, or fl y the Tx-R with Length: 39.5 in (1005 mm) YOUR favorite transmitter! Long story short... ™ The Acro-Wot MkII was designed with one goal in mind: pure sport fun — and it delivers! FLZA3310 FLZA3312 www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2012 9 NEWPRODUCT FLY WITH MODERN FLAIR www.gpdealer.com ❚ A versatile performer for the progressive sport pilot! ❚ The large hatch attaches magnetically, and the battery compartment is roomy enough to accept a wide variety of battery packs ❚ Each aileron has a dedicated servo for positive control, as well as allowing mixing options for experienced pilots ❚ Tricycle landing gear and a steerable nosewheel provide excellent ground handling ❚ In the air, the Millennium Master delivers smooth fl ight, and is capable of impressive speeds and sport maneuvers 10 June 2012 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NEWPRODUCT www.gpdealer.com EP Sport Arobat With its simple, straightforward assembly, the Millennium Master can be fl ight-ready in just minutes. From the Experts: With its AeroCell™ foam construction, the Millennium Master FLZA3602 Millennium Master EP Tx-R accurately captures the full-size homebuilt’s sleek, contemporary FLZA3604 Millennium Master EP Rx-R profi le — and wait’ll you see it in fl ight! Final assembly is quick and easy, so you can be out enjoying its wide performance envelope and Wingspan: 41 in (1040 mm) aerobatic capabilities in no time. You can either equip the Rx-R version Wing Area: 268 in² (17.3 dm²) Tx-R Weight: 26.8 oz (760 g) with your choice of radio, or fl y the Tx-R with your favorite system and Rx-R Weight: 26.8-28.8 oz (760-815 g) the AnyLink™ adapter! Length: 38.5 in (980 mm) Long story short... ™ Enjoy the best that sport fl ying has to offer with the Millennium Master! ❘ FLZA3602 FLZA3604 www.gpdealer.com June 2012 11 NEWNEWPRODUCTPRODUCT AN EASY-TO-ENJOY GIANT SCALE CORSAIR! www.gpdealer.com Fast ARF assembly, using the fi nest materials and engineering.