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Featured Products This Week:

E-flite F-15 Ducted Fan ARF - This high powered model was designed around the use of two 420 DF 3800 Kv motors to match with the included ducted fan units. The low wing loading and twin ducted fans allow superior maneuverability and acceleration to perform basic aerobatics. While this plane is capable of flying a tight flight pattern, it can still be flown at your local park. The wings are each reinforced with a carbon fiber tube spar for added stability. This model also has full flying horizontal stabilizers for pitch control and stability.

The 6-channel DX6i uses the same full-range DSM2™ technology found in the Spektrum DX7 and includes an impressive list of programming features for both airplanes and helicopters that are simple to access and use. It comes with the new AR6200 DSM2 6-channel receiver that is robust enough to use in large models yet compact enough fit in many park flyers. The DX6i is also compatible with all existing Spektrum aircraft receivers. Whatever kind of flying you do, the DX6i can be adapted to most any model in your existing collection that requires 6-channels or less.

The Blade CX2 takes the excitement and beginner-friendly flight stability of the original Blade CX and adds Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM radio control that lets you fly anywhere, anytime without ever having to worry about interference. It’s the first ready-to-fly RC aircraft of any kind to come with this extraordinary technology built in. In addition, the 4-in-1 control unit has been updated with improved gyro and tail control that gives the Blade CX2 even better tail response while minimizing drift. Two feather-light S60 Super Sub-Micro Servos provide powerful, precise cyclic control. Topping it all off is an aggressive new body design that looks fantastic in flight and is unlike anything else out there.

Rustler VXL
The next generation of extreme brushless horsepower is here, and it’s Ready-To-Race® from Traxxas! Velineon™ is the ultimate brushless system delivering the tire-melting horsepower, supercharged speeds, and ease of use that you expect from Traxxas.


E-flite

Hangar9

Hobbyzone

E-flite RC Airplanes and Helicopters

Hangar9 RC products

Hobbyzone RC Airplanes

Traxxas

Team Associated

Losi

Traxxas RC Cars and Trucks

Team Associated RC Cars

Team Losi RC Cars

Athearn Trains

Bachmann Trains

Atlas Trains

Athearn Trains

Bachmann Trains

Atlas Trains

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Compare some popular models.

Engine Powered

Model Constr. Build Time Engine Radio Flying Field
  Beginner
Alpha 40 DSM2 RTF 2.4GHz Balsa/plywood 1 hour Included Included Club field
  Sport/Beginner
J-3 Cub ARF Balsa/plywood 10-12 hour Evolution 46* 4-6 ch. Club field
PTS F-22 Raptor ARF Balsa/plywood 10-12 hour Evolution Alpha 4-6 ch. Club field
PTS F-22 Raptor RTF Balsa/plywood 1-2 hour incl incl Club field
PTS P-51 Mustang ARF Balsa/plywood 10-12 hour Evolution 46* 4 ch. Club field
PTS P-51 Mustang RTF Balsa/plywood 1-2 hour incl incl Club field
  Sport
Piper Pawnee Balsa/plywood 10-12 hour Evolution 52* 6 ch. Club field
Pulse XT 60 Balsa/plywood 6-8 hour Evolution 61* 4-6 ch. Club field
J-3 Cub ARF 1/4 Scale Balsa/plywood 12-15 hour Zenoah 20cc 6 ch. Club field
  Intermediate
Fokker DVII Balsa/plywood 12-15 hour Evolution 61* 6 ch. Club field
Funtana X100 ARF 3D Balsa/plywood 10-12 hour Saito 100* 4-6 ch. Club field
Hellcat F-6F Balsa/plywood 12-15 hour Evolution 61* 6 ch. Club field
Pulse XT ARF 3D Balsa/plywood 6-8 hour Evolution 46* 4-6 ch. Club field
Sundowner 50 Balsa/plywood 12-15 hour Evolution 52* 6 ch. Club field
Twist 60 ARF ARF 3D Balsa/plywood 6-8 hour Evolution 61* 4-6 ch. Club field
Yak 54 ARF 90 Balsa/plywood 10-12 hour Evolution 100 7 ch. Club field
Tango Balsa/plywood 6-8 hour Evolution 52* 4-6 ch. Club field
Ultimate Bipe 46 ARF Balsa/plywood 10-12 hour Evolution 52* 7 ch. Club field
  Advanced
27% Cap 232G ARF Balsa/plywood 12-15 hour Evolution 45GX 4-6 ch. Club field
Carden Yak Balsa/plywood 15-20 hour Evolution 45GX 7+ ch. Club field
P-47 Thunderbolt 150 ARF Balsa/plywood 20-30 hour Saito 220 6-7 ch. Club field
Inspire 60 ARF 3D Balsa/plywood 10-12 hour Saito 82* 4-6 ch. Club field
Sukhoi Su-26mm ARF Balsa/plywood 12-15 hour DA-85 6-7 ch. Club field
B-25J Mitchell Balsa/plywood 15-20 hour Evolution 36x2 7-9 ch. Club field
* These models can be electric powered as well

Electric Powered

Model Constr. Build Time Motor Radio Flying Field
  For Everyone
Micro Cessna/Citabria 2.4GHz Foam 1 min. incl 2.4 incl indoor
Ember 2.4GHz Foam 1 min. incl 2.4 incl indoor
Vapor ultra lite weight 1 min. incl BNF* indoor
  Sport/Beginner
Super Cub Electric RTF Foam 30 min. Included Included Small field
Spitfire RTF Foam RTF incl incl Small field
  Sport/Intermediate
Taylorcraft Balsa/plywood 3-4 hour E-flite 480 4-6 ch Small field
Mini Ultra Stick PNP Balsa/plywood 5-6 hour E-flite 480 4-6 ch Small field
  Intermediate
E-flite Cap 232 BP ARF3D Balsa 3-4 hour E-flite 450 4-6 ch. Small field
E-flite Edge 540 BP ARF 3D Balsa 3-4 hour E-flite 450 4-6 ch. Small field
J-3 Cub 25 ARF Balsa/plywood 3-4 hour Power 25 4-6 ch. Club field
Mini FuntanaX ARF 3D Balsa/plywood 5-6 hour E-flite 480 4-6 ch. Small field
Mini Pulse XT ARF Balsa/plywood 3-4 hour E-flite 450 4-6 ch. Small field
Extra 260 480 Park Flyer ARF Balsa/plywood 3-4 hour E-flite 480 4-6 ch. Small field
F-15 Foam 5-6 hour E-flite BL420 (2) 6 ch. Small field
Enticement Foam 6-8 hour E-flite 250 4-6 ch. Small field
Ultimate Bipe 20-300 10e ARF Balsa/plywood 6-8 hour E-flite Power 10 6 ch. Small field
Deuces Wild 25e2 Balsa/plywood 10-12 hour E-flite Power 25x2 6-7 ch. Club field
 

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