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Ultra Micro Spitfire Mk IX Set to Soar in May

2012-02-05T16:32:10Z

R/C Air

Last year, Parkzone came out with a completely re-designed Spitfire Mk IX, featuring optional retracts and a great, scale look. Now they've announced a pint-sized version of one of the most loved warbirds of WWII. THe new Ultra-Micro Spitfire Mk IX is equipped with the latest in AS3X stabilization hardware and the same great scale looks of it's big brother.

It will be available in the Bind-N-Fly format for $99.99, and is set to soar into stores late May. This airplane will be a big hit, so pre-orders are welcome. Make sure you get yours first!

Spektrum DX18 Announced, Won't Break the Bank

2012-02-04T00:17:07Z

R/C Air

Spektrum has announced a new radio. The DX18 is the most advanced radio Spektrum has yet fielded. It has 18 channels, 50 model memory, the Spektrum Data Interface, and a new device (sold seperately) called X-Plus - an expansion module allowing a user to add up to eight additional channels. Complex aircraft with multiple servos and mixing requirements will love that feature.

And the pricing on this bad boy? Only $799.99 - though, according to Spektrum's website, that is subject to change. For more information about the DX18, check out Spektrum's overview page. No word on ship date for this radio yet.

New AX10: Ridgecrest

2012-02-04T00:04:03Z

R/C Cars

Axial appears to have a new crawler on the way. Well, kind of.

The new Ridgecrest crawler is a new version of the AX10 model. Other than that small detail, not much is known about this new cralwer. According to Axial's Ridgecrest AX10 page, it's due out in spring 2012. Standards like a 2.4GHz radio look likely, from the antenna length. Wo know it will be available as a Ready-To-Crawl. That's all we know at this point.

Keep an eye out for more details as they become available.

1/16 Gravedigger Announced at Nuremberg Toy Fair

2012-02-03T23:57:12Z

R/C Cars

Traxxas has announced another iteration on their 1/16th scale platform, the Gravedigger. It uses the same chassis as all of Traxxas' other 1/16 scale offerings, but most of the traditionally red parts are now green. It appears to be shipping with a Titan 12T motor on it. No word yet as to pricing, but it will probably be inline with current 1/16th scale vehicles.

For pictures and a bit more information on the new truck, check out Big Squid R/C's coverage at the Nuremberg Toy Fair.

Toledo Trip Page Up; Registration Forms Coming Soon

2012-01-25T18:04:57Z

Store

We're gearing up for the Toledo Trip again! Flyers and registration forms will be sent out soon! If you were on the trip in the last two years, you are on the mailing list. If you'd like add yourself to the mailing list, check out our Toledo Trip page and click on the Mailing List link. Fill out the form and you're on!

Not sure what I'm talking about? Click here for more information about the Weak Signals' Toledo Show.

Chesaning Club Swap Meet on February 12th

2012-01-20T21:38:51Z

Club Events

The Chesaning Radio Control Model Flying Club is having their annual swap meet on Sunday, February 12th. It will take place at the Saginaw County Fairgrounds. The show runs from 9AM to 2PM with adult asmission running $5.00. Children 12 and under get in free.

The show always has plenty of deals and harder-to-find items. Go support the Chesaning club and your local pilots - and maybe pick up something up to have some fun with!

Blade Scout Upper Blades Shipping Soon?

2012-01-20T21:20:17Z

R/C Air

UPDATE: Horizon Hobby has now told me that backorders of the Scout's upper blades are starting to ship. Recognizing how bad the situation was, Horizon decided that, instead of using the standard shipping method (literally by ship across the ocean), they needed to air freight them over from China.

This decision was an expensive one to make, but better to lose some margin on the blades than lose sales. Props to them for making the tough call. We should see some blades shipping in sometime in the next two weeks, depending on where we are on the backorder list.

Blade mQX Now In Stock

2012-01-20T21:05:24Z

R/C Air

This is how it should be. A product is announced, and three weeks later, it comes out. The newest addition to the Blade family is now in stock. We have three each of the Ready-To-Fly ($169.99) and Bind-N-Fly ($139.99) versions on the shelf.

Of course, we have a demo version of the heli as well, and it's become one of my favorite helicopters to fly, even in the short time we've had it. It's stable in a hover, but it moves with a quickness belied by the quad-copter appearance. This thing moves. As such, it isn't for beginners, but intermediate level pilots will fall in love with the responsive controls. Stop in and check it out!

Pro-Line (Finally) Comes Out with 2.8" Sand Paws

2012-01-20T20:57:04Z

R/C Accessories

Proline released information about a slew of new tires coming out soon. Of particular interest is the new Sand Paw 2.8" tires. Designed to mount on Traxxas-style bead rims, these are tires I've been waiting for. If you have a Stampede or Rustler, and would like paddle tires without mis-matching the stock rims, these are the ticket.

The tires (PRO1186-00) are due out in late January or early February.

Woodland Scenics Looses 1/3 of Factory in Fire

2012-01-06T16:28:00Z

General Hobbies

Yesterday, a fire destroyed a large part of Woodland Scenics. It took over 100 firefighters and a dozen fire departments to battle the blaze. There is no word yet as to the cause of said fire, but it reduced to ashes about one-third of the company's Linn Creek complex. Woodland Scenics does plan to open the undamaged parts of the plant back up today.

While no one was injured, the effect on the town will be devastating. Woodland Scenics is the largest employer in the small town of only 280 residents, employing around 150 of them. The company does plan to rebuild, but it will be a long time before that rebuild is complete. You can read further at KY3 News.