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Posted on December 14, 2009 by aaronredbaron
Every model powered with a Nitro engine uses a glow plug. Whether its a car, plane, helicopter, or boat, lighting the glow plug is universally similar among all models. A glow plug is kind of like a light bulb; a small…
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Posted on October 10, 2009 by aaronredbaron
Parkzone has had micro warbird fans on their toes since the announcement of the new Ultra-Micro P-51D Mustang. With the lineup of Ultra-Micro airplanes from Parkzone (Cessna, Citabria, Ember, Vapor, and Sukhoi) already proving exceptionally popular, the choice for their…
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Posted on October 5, 2009 by aaronredbaron
In the last two articles we introduced you to the Align T-Rex 450 Pro Super Combo, and built the helicopter. (click here to see the intro, click here to see the build) The build went very…
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Posted on September 30, 2009 by aaronredbaron
In our last article we introduced you to Align’s most performance oriented 450 to date, the T-Rex 450 Pro. With an all new design by Jason Krause, the T-Rex 450 Pro is a far cry from Align’s heli origins.
Posted on September 25, 2009 by aaronredbaron
Align entered the RC heli market a short 5 years ago with the gray plastic version of their original T-Rex 450x. The original model left a lot to be desired, yet hinted at the thoroughbred hiding underneath. Since the release…
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Posted on July 13, 2009 by aaronredbaron
In my last article I introduced you to the Split 280. This little “Nerf” plane was a popular choice a few years ago, and I thought it would be fun to hop one up when a complete kit surfaced. My…
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Posted on June 2, 2009 by aaronredbaron
Byron Originals has long been an established name in the hobby industry, but their presence has shifted in the last decade. Once a market leader in Giant Scale RC airplanes, Byron Originals Inc, has poured their efforts into the new…
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Posted on April 17, 2009 by Bannerman
Thunder Tiger has been producing ARF’s for many years. In the late ’80’s, I learned to fly with a .40 size nitro high-wing trainer by Thunder Tiger. More recently, Thunder Tiger(TT) has entered the powered glider market. The eHawk 1500 is…
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Posted on March 5, 2009 by aaronredbaron
Anybody who has played much with spray painting can tell you, there is a huge difference between a can of spray paint and an airbrush. In the world of airbrushes, there are the entry level single action units, and the…
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Posted on December 15, 2008 by aaronredbaron
Perhaps it’s a bit ironic that Thunder Thunder choose to model the AH-1W Super Cobra on the Mini Titan. The original single engine “HueyCobra” was the first attack helicopter to enter service, and it was based in a large part…
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Posted on November 18, 2008 by aaronredbaron
Oregon City based FlexPro is moving full steam ahead in the night flying department with a new addition to their N-Vison line of night flying accessories. The “Lightn’n Rods” use LED technology to broadcast a brilliant 180° range of light…
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Posted on September 28, 2008 by aaronredbaron
1. Low Price- The Protos cost $370 with SAB carbon fiber rotor blades and a powerful brushless motor. Parts Prices are very reasonable as well. A full frame set will cost you $26, two tail…
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