Preparation For A Long Day: X-Factory Team Arrives Today!

Well today is another long day at the hobby shop we have to get the track ready for the big race tomorrow, but the track is open at noon for practice so lots more to do. Then we have the X-Factory team coming in today and they are going to do a little practicing. Later on tonight they are also doing a clinic to answer any questions on how to setup there off road vehicles. Then we have open practice again for a couple hours. Then we finally close the track down and get it all prepped for the race Saturday which is 2/1/2014. So I guess it will be another long night for the redneck trying to get everything ready for the big race.

This is the last layout not the new one.

What Is The Best Basher RC Truck For A 15 Year Old?

I am buying a truck for my 15 year old son to bash with what do you thick I should buy him. What do you think about the Traxxas Summit.

What Is The Best Speed Control RC Enthusiast Like Air, Land, and Sea?

I know there is a lot of debate on this subject with so many speed controls to choose from so now I am going to ask all of the RC enthusiast whether you are land see and air what do you think the best speed control. Owning a hobby shop I have used them all and seen them all but there are a lot of different types and classes. Remember for ground you have the bashers, racers, rock, crawling, basher that also races, and much more to many to list. Not only all these classes there are different scales. For the Air craft you also have so many different categories of flying like indoor flying, park flyers, and your normal outside club flying. They also have Helicopters, planes, quad copters and I am sure a lot of other aircraft and they also have many different scales. The boat people also have many different scales and uses there are too many to list. So if you can just tell us your favorite manufacture and what you use it in that will give a general idea for all the newer people out there looking to purchase one. Thank you and hope to see what everyone else likes to use for there speed controls.

What Is The Best RC Vehicle Ever Made

Okay there is a debate going on about who makes the best race vehicle in off road and obviously there are a lot of great names out there like Team Associated, Team Durango, Team Losi, Kyosho, Schumacher, and too many to list. So my question to all of the RC community is who is your favorite brand of RC for racing and for bashing they are all in the game to except I would definitely have to add Traxxas. So tell everyone what is your favorite RC vehicle and why no matter what class you are in or if you bash, mudding or even rock climb. Redneck RC would love to know what peoples favorite choices are.

Souper Bowl Shakedown: Going Were No Other RC Race Has Gone

Well this week we are getting prepared for the Souper Bowl Shakedown here at Redneck RC, and in that preparation trying to make this an event that know one will forget. Not only are we going to have dash for cash after each round and then take the top 3 from both races so in the main dash for cash there will be a 6 car race. I want to have a little halftime show like every event. I want to do something different just so people won't forget and have something to talk about when they leave. So for all that are coming to race this event prepare for something different that you have never see at a RC race before.

Mosquito Mk VI BNF Basic by ParkZone

This is looks like an awesome park flyer if anyone has anymore feedback on this plane please us know I am sure there are a lot of people waiting for this.

This is what Horizon Hobby had to say. 

Scale details and fantastic flight characteristics come together beautifully in this exciting, park flyer recreation of Britain’s premier twin-engine warbird. It’s the perfect first twin-motor park flyer for any intermediate to expert skill level pilot.

Nothing Evil about This Twin Despite their differences in subject matter and design, ParkZone park flyers have always shared a common trait – smooth, predictable flight characteristics that will put any sport pilot at ease. The ParkZone aircraft development team has gone to great lengths to make sure its first twin-motor park flyer is no exception.

To that end, they’ve mounted the motors in such a way that their counter-rotating props and thrust angles smooth out the effects of abrupt power changes. This makes the model as fun and relaxing to fly as any single-motor ParkZone warbird.

PKZ6350 $249.99 Internet Pricing

Redneck RC, LLC $225.00 Call and get one on order NOW!

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It’s a truck … it’s an octocopter … it’s the Black Knight Transformer!

Even though this is not hobby related it is so remarkable interesting when I found this article in Model Airplane I had to show all of my hobby readers. I will be interested to know if any hobby manufactures are planning on designing one of these.
Yes, this real, and yes, it has flown (using four of its eight motors). Advanced Tactics of El Segundo, California, has created this rolling, flying VTOL aircraft capable of unmanned, autonomous operations. They call it, “The world’s first roadable vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft that’s capable of landing close to where it’s needed, then driving the rest of the way.” On the ground, the engine modules fold down so the vehicle can drive on a street. There’s an automotive suspension and drive train with large truck tires.  Now this is an aircraft even our Car Action editors will love! 

Souper Bowl Shakedown! A Week Away Don't Forget To Call and Pre-Register.

1 week away from the Souper Bowl Shakedown! Who is excited? I feel like I'm talking to myself over in the event page. Let's get some conversation going!

Who is pumped to have X Factory guys joining us?

What classes are you running? Remember we need 21 Stock buggies for them to give out the cubed conversion! I have no idea if we will get there unless we make a concerted effort.

Anyone not signed up for the Half Time Dash that wants to be? Still 4 spots left I believe.

Talk about anything, I want to hear what you guys think.

Pro vs Pro-Lite: Is It Best To Separate The Classes!

We have a lot of racers that want to split all the classes up into a pro class and a pro-life class which would also be a novice class. There a couple of things that might be good and might be bad. The best thing is that the pro lite-class you will have another set of winners for those that can not compete with the pro class and they won't give up if they have a chance. This might attract more people because now they do not have to get beat that bad. The other hand it does lower the entries for the classes, but some people would rather battle with the pro class because it will make them better drivers. When it is all said and done just like anything else you can never make everyone happy. You just have to do whats best for the majority of the racers.

Associated 1/10 SC10.2 Factory Team Kit: SALE!

This week at Redneck Rc we having a special on the Associated 10.2 short course truck.

We are selling this truck for $249.99 it is so popular that we thought we would help our local racers out and save ten some money.

FEATURES: Chassis: Molded composite with carbon fiber battery strap Motor Plate: Milled aluminum Drive: Rear wheel Shocks: Factory Team 12mm Big Bore hard anodized aluminum with TiN "gold" 3mm shock shafts Front Suspension: "Gull wing" front suspension arms with updated shock towers for Big Bore shocks Slipper Clutch: VTS slipper, variable torque multi-plate slipper with 3 drive surfaces and high resolution spring Differential: Ball type with lightweight outdrives Ball Bearings: complete set Steering: Factory Team blue aluminum bellcrank set Body: Clear polycarbonate, untrimmed Rear Hubs: Factory Team 12mm blue aluminum 0 degree with 12mm hex drives and oversized outer ball bearing Wheels: KMC style, diameter: 3" (76mm), width 1.6" (41mm), 12mm hex Caster: Adjustable, caster/toe-in refers to the angle of the suspension when viewed from the side of the car in relation to the chassis, includes Factory Team Arm Mounts (ASCC7487) that allow four choices of rear toe-in for different track conditions Camber: Adjustable, camber refers to the angle of the tops of the  tires from vertical when viewed from front or behind vehicle 

Team Losi Racing 22-4 Preview: The Next Generation Wheeler Has Arrived!

One question that has been asked more than any other in the world of 1/10-scale off-road racing has been, "When will they come out with another Team Losi Racing™ 4-wheel drive 1/10-scale buggy?" After many years of focusing on 1/8-scale buggies, 1/10-scale 2WD buggies and short course trucks, the designers have turned their attention back to this core market and have returned to the 4WD "wheeler" class. They're gearing up to hit the track with the 22-4™ 4WD 1/10-scale buggy kit.

Taking inspiration from a number of past and current TLR® vehicles, the 22-4 kit represents a refinement of what has been one of the most popular Team Losi Racing cars ever, the XX-4. And we've found the lineage between the XX-4 and the 22-4 is hard to miss. Some of the things that are instantly recognizable is the triple belt setup, forward-positioned center-mounted motor, saddle pack battery and more. From the 22-series you will recognize things such as super-beefy molded components, titanium carbonitride components, an HDS slipper clutch and big-bore top-filled shocks. In the end, the 22-4 has been designed from the ground-up to take everything drivers loved about the XX-4 and improve the drivability and durability, and update it for the latest-generation batteries, motors and race tracks.

Todd Hodge has helped lead Team Losi Racing into the future with innovative designs such as the 22™ 2WD buggy, 22 2.0 and 8IGHT™ buggy platforms. He has raced both the original XX-4 and is now helping guide the return to 4WD buggies with the 22-4 kit. We visited with Todd to learn more about this chassis, what it has to offer and why he believes it the 4WD car to lead the pack. Sit back and enjoy our exclusive, in-depth look at the Team Losi Racing 22-4 4WD buggy.

Preparation For A Big Race: What Does It Really Take!

Well we are all preparing for the Souperbowl Shakedown and trying to get everything right, but as we all know there is a lot to big races. Not only do we have to get all the sponsors onboard you have to get trophies and the track ready for that big race. The problem is the night before the race you we have a clinic for all the pre entered drivers and then open practice until 11:00 pm. Then we have to get the track ready and that means it is a long night for all of the workers and a early morning to open for the racers. This is what goes into the big races, but the best part is when it is all over and everyone leaves happy. That is the goal we are trying to reach at every race, and so far we have done a pretty good job so hopefully we can make this the best race that our racers have ever ran. So if you are thinking of coming to this race reserve your spot now, and come down to the Souperbowl Shakedown and we have a couple of special races going on just to entertain all of our drivers. Well have a great day and hopefully we will see you all soon.

Girl Killed By Remote Control Plane

A family has been devastated by the death of a girl who was hit on the head by a model plane while walking in a park, police have said.

Tara Lipscombe, 13, from Dartford, Kent, was walking with her mother on Dartford Heath at about 5pm on Wednesday when the incident happened.

A petrol-powered Acrowot plane, which was believed to have a 5ft wingspan, appeared to fly out of control and strike the teenager on the head, causing severe injuries.

Kent Air Ambulance landed 100 metres away from the unconscious girl and flew her to Darent Valley Hospital in three minutes.

Despite efforts of medics, she died from her injuries a few hours later.

The remote control model plane was being flown by a 55-year-old man from south London.

He was spoken to by police officers at the scene along with witnesses.

A Kent Police spokesman said: "An investigation is being carried out into the circumstances of the incident, although early indications suggest this was a very tragic accident.

"The family are quite clearly devastated by what has happened.

"They have gone away to try to come to terms with everything and would appreciate it if people would allow them time for it to sink in and try to get back to life as normal, if that is at all possible."

The Souperbowl Shakedown: Approaching Quick February 1, 2014

The Souperbowl Shakedown is starting to turn into a huge event we have got so many sponsors on board, and not only is the X-Factory owners coming there team is coming too. We also just landed some more sponsors for the race and the new sponsors that just signed on are Fox, Alpine Star, Red Bull, Rockstar, AXO, One Industries. Yes a lot of motocross sponsors are starting to jump on board and there are a lot of motocross racers who race RC Off Road too. This event just keeps getting bigger and bigger. Friday for anyone coming that signed up before the race the X-Factory team is having a clinic to help the newer racers how to set up there vehicles. There will also be a open practice friday January 31, 2014 for all pre entered racers. 

This event keeps getting bigger and more sponsors keep jumping on board. February 1, 2014 this will be a race you can not forget so hopefully we will see you all there. There is a special dash for cash we do and this will be a thrilling race that we make wild and fun.

How To Fly RC Planes and Helicopters No Matter What: Real Flight 7

Real Flight 7 a simulator for flying that I think is one of the best things a beginner can get. A lot of time people are worried about wrecking there new planes and afraid to fly. Well here is the solution to all your problems just get this simulator and fly so many different kind of planes and helicopters you can not believe. What I feel makes this the greatest invention ever is when you crash it does not cost you a penny you just push the reset button and start again. So you are afraid to fly a 500 dollar plane or helicopter well if all you have to do is press a button and it don't have any repair bill I guess that is it for me. Okay now that we got that part out of are way it also helps you learn to fly it is the closest thing you will get to flying. It teaches you all the orientation of your plane and helicopter while you are flying. The reports that come in are mixed a lot of people say that the simulator is harder than real life and a lot say that it is ease, but the one thing they all agree on it makes you a better flyer.  Remember it don't matter what the weather is outside you can always use this as long as you have your computer and power. So my suggestion is go out and grab you one of these awesome programs and make sure you ask you local hobby shop if your computer will work and have yourself some fun.

 

What Is The Future Going To Bring For The Hobby Industry

Since the Internet is getting so big and that is were the business seems to be going. I was wondering if following suite would be the best answer. I know the Internet keeps getting bigger and bigger and maybe a local hobby shop is not the answer. After all you do not have a lot of over head with a Internet store you just have to keep updating it constantly. The local hobby shop does seem to bring in a lot of off road racers which is great to see, but a lot of them buy there stuff online and having a big business to try to make the hobby enjoyable. Well just seems to get harder and harder every day. I like interacting with people and buy at my local stores but I seem to be on the smaller side of the buying industry. I do have to say one of the great things I see about the industry in the change in technology has become incredible and things just keep getting better. That is a totally different article in itself, but I guess the question is now should I put my time, money, and resources into building a online store. I know there are so many out there right now it will be hard to get a chunk of the pie and it seems to be a doggy dog world out there with all the competition. So you tell me what do you think the future is going to bring the hobby industry I guess your opinions are very important please let me know what you think.

1/5 Scale For Under $!000 Dollars

Built big and bold to deliver high impact excitement, the Losi® Desert Buggy XL™ vehicle makes its presence known with a roaring 23cc gasoline engine. This Losi 1/5th scale buggy powerhouse is designed to withstand the rigors of intense off-road driving with a terrain-killing 4WD drivetrain and a heavy-duty construction that pulverizes the terrain at ballistic speeds. With a rigid injection molded roll cage built on a reinforced 5mm aluminum chassis, the Desert Buggy XL can withstand the punishment of the most brutal driving styles. The Desert Buggy XL is also in for the long haul with a large-capacity gas tank that provides over 40 minutes of relentless action on a full tank. When maintenance is a necessity, the roll cage can be removed for easy access to the chassis. The Losi Desert Buggy XL vehicle is large scale RC driving excitement at its most satisfying.

***BIG SOUPER BOWL SHAKEDOWN ANNOUNCEMENT***

X Factory will be in the house for this event! Chazz and Paul Sinclair will be making their way here from Ohio to hang with us Central New Yorkers (and anyone else that comes out)!

Paul is the President of X Factory (the original Mid Motor chassis for Associated vehicles), and a top tier racer with always solid finishes @ national level events such as the Cactus Classic, Motorama, Short Course Nationals and others. He just pulled off a very respectable 9th place overall finish in the Triple-A's @ CRCRC's Midwest Champs against the likes of drivers like Maifield, Cavalieri, and Tebo. He's sponsored by JConcepts, Viper, B-Fast, Lunsford, MIP and others.

Ok, so that's cool.. but that's not all. X Factory is awarding an X - 6 Cubed Conversion Kit (Retail value $224.99) as a prize for the winner of the stock buggy class. They need minimum of 21 entries in the class. Prize to be awarded to the highest-finishing driver who is not sponsored by a chassis company. So, if the winner is a sponsored driver, the prize goes to the second-place finisher, provided he is not sponsored.

That said.. GET THOSE STOCK BUGGIES OUT! 21 is a lot to ask for our area, but based on the survey I threw out last month (this has been in talks for a few weeks), I think we can do it. Note that STOCK BUGGY is 17.5 BLINKY ONLY. This is a nationally run class, and very common at other tracks like Full Throttle, RC Excitement, RC Madness, RCHR, Wolcott, and many other big tracks in the northeast. I know 17.5 anything isn't really run around here on any regular scale, but that's what everyone else runs for a "stock" class.

Oh, and we're still not done.. Paul is also willing to do a "clinic" where any driver can talk with him at length about any issue with any 1/10 electric vehicle. This will be done in a sort of group session on Friday night. Calvin Hall has agreed to have a special FREE closed practice night on Friday for anyone attending and registered for the race. Must be signed up to go on the track. If you want to practice and be there for the seminar but can't make the race Saturday, you are still welcome to join us for the regular practice fee.

Tentative schedule for Friday: There might be practice from 4-7, then the clinic, 7:30 - 8:30 or 9, then practice until 10-10:30. I believe we'll try to make it organized practice. Still need to confirm this.

Oh, and we also added Robinson Racing, B-Fast, SMC, and Sweep to the sponsor list!

What Personality is Behind Your Hobby and Why?

Okay I know there is a lot of people out there that have a hobby or two, but my question is to all of you what is your favorite hobby. I can see things that a lot of people do not see being a business owner. I notice that there is a difference between the personalities of all remote control hobby users. Just in remote control vehicles you can see a big difference in personalities. You have the off road road racers that are mostly there to have fun and it looks like everyone is having a good time relaxing. Then you walk through the door from the off road track to the carpet track and you would think that you are in a different world. The carpet oval racers have a totally different attitude than the off road racers and it is really weird to see. I am not saying that everyone is like this but it seems to fit most. I guess I would like to here from you fans and tell me why you think they are do different, and I did not for get the airplane and helicopter people either. They are split in different categories too and it is hard to explain. More of a difference between they guys that build and the ones that just by ready to fly because they are not interested in building. So if you have any opinions on what you think please let me know I would be very interested in hearing everyones opinions.

What Do You Think Is the Best Beginner Remote Control Aircraft?

In my opinion the E-flite® Apprentice® S 15e RTF airplane is the most intelligent RC airplane ever offered by Horizon Hobby. At its heart is groundbreaking SAFE™ (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology that makes RC flight incredibly easy, even for the least experienced user. Its combination of spatial awareness provides flight envelope protection which adds a degree of security never before available, while its smooth flight capability battles windy conditions so that all you feel is control that’s crisp and responsive. Multiple levels of flight envelope protection are provided that can be reduced or removed as your skills progress, yet the “panic” feature is always there to instantly return the model to level flight if you ever lose orientation.

Requiring just minutes to assemble, you’ll appreciate how its quiet brushless power system delivers outstanding performance with long, enjoyable flights. Plus it’s built to last from lightweight Z-Foam™ material that’s tough enough to handle everyday flying punishment without getting bent out of shape. After you’ve mastered the basics of flight, the Apprentice S is capable of performing a complement of aerobatic maneuvers such as loops, rolls, and even inverted flight. You can also turn the Apprentice S into a great floatplane by simply adding the specially designed E-flite Apprentice S Floats (EFLA550)—sold separately.

Why Buy Local? Here Are 6 More Reasons To Buy Local?

By “local,” I mean any business that you can easily get to by walking, driving or via public transportation; and is independently owned by people from the area. National firms, whether brick-and-mortar or online, don’t qualify.

Why is this a good idea right now? Because as we become global consumers, shopping at chain stores and online, it’s easy to forget how crucial small, independent businesses are to our collective well-being.The point is to go in person to a locally owned store and spend money. It doesn’t have to be a lot. If your budget is tight, make it a basic item you would have bought anyway. In short, reallocate some of your usual spending to small businesses near you.

In fact, small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, accounting for about half of all private-sector jobs, and 65 percent of new jobs created in the past 17 years.

Local economies often depend on businesses at the low end of that scale, many employing just a few people.

For a real economic recovery to take off nationally, it must happen among the millions of small enterprises in our cities and towns. Running these businesses isn’t easy. Larger companies enjoy all kinds of competitive advantages, and online shopping has cut deeply into local economies.

It’s time to make buying local a conscious part of our routines, just like physical exercise — something you do because of the many benefits it brings.

Still need convincing? Addicted to the efficiency of buying online? Shopping at small, local stores is a lot smarter than you think:

1. It Gives You Control. The fiscal cliff drama is a reminder that many aspects of our economic lives are out of our hands, controlled by distant people pursuing agendas that aren’t necessarily in line with our own. The rise of big-box stores and giant retail websites is more of the same. Where did that meat come from? Why are ads for the shoes I was checking out yesterday following me everywhere I go online? Buying local is partly about taking back control. You’re dealing with real people who understand what they’re selling and, in most cases, will stand by it.

2. Local Spending Circles Back to You. The money you spend at national chains and big online stores enriches distant organizations and their stockholders. Local independents are more likely to keep their profits circulating in the local economy, a multiplier effect that directly benefits you and your neighbors. Small retailers and service providers support their communities in countless other ways, too, from sponsoring youth sports teams to supporting local charitable organizations.

3. Make It a Percentage. For most of us, buying everything local isn’t practical. Instead, designate a percentage of your spending for this purpose. The 10% shift movement, which started in New England several years ago, suggests households shift 10 percent of their total spending from non-local businesses to local independents. For instance, if you normally spend $300 a week on groceries, set aside $30 of that for shopping at a local bakery, farm stand or family-owned market. If you’re currently ordering 20 hardcopy books a year from Amazon, resolve to buy at least two at an independent bookstore.

4. Price It Out. Buying local doesn’t have to cost more. Local businesses work hard to keep their prices competitive. With online purchases, shipping often cancels out any discount. Comparison shop and you’ll be surprised at the bargains awaiting you down the street.

5. Get Happy. Shopping at local stores, where the person serving you is frequently the owner, is a terrific antidote to our impersonal, screen-driven work lives. There are several stores in my town that I create excuses to visit, just because I like being there. I’ll inevitably spend a few bucks, a small price to pay for a warm smile and chat, and the emotional boost I take away.

6. Build a Better World. If efficiency and cost are all that matter, then big-box stores and online behemoths should rule the world. But is that the world we want? Are we just pure consumers or are we something more? One of the fundamental tenets of modern capitalism is that free markets build better communities. For that to happen, small local enterprises must remain vital. Embrace the idea that business can be a force for good, and shop accordingly.

Why leave it to the politicians to save the economy when, in the long run, we can do so much ourselves? When you buy local, you’re shaping a brighter future for your community, your family and yourself. That’s an economic plan worth supporting.

The Souper Bowl Shakedown: Let The Madness Begin!

Here is the newest flyer reflecting some added sponsors and added classes. Share away. Let's make this HUGE!

On February 1, 2014 Redneck RC and RC Soup has out together a Off Road race that will never be forgotten. We are having a couple special races for Dash For Cash and the winner gets half the money and the other half goes to the Children's Network. There are some unbelievable drivers coming and one of the sponsors is Team X-Factory who will be there racing too. They will be giving out a free X-Factory chassis to the winner of the stock Buggy class. We have a lot of sponsors and still adding more this is going to be a great event, and we now have all the classes listed. There will be special made trophies just for this event they will look like no other you have ever gotten. Well hope to see you all there.

Call to reserve your spot this is going to be HUGE!

Is there a hobby that you want to start, but don’t have enough time or money for?

      Well we all know that there is some type of hobby that will peak our interest and most times it comes down to time and money. Most people just do not have the time or money. In the remote control hobby world most people see this as a very expensive hobby and just can not see throwing any money into it, but what there missing is all the excitement of hanging around with groups of great people. Whether you are using vehicles for land, sea or air there is always something in your price range. People do not realize that there are always things to get started that are not that much money, but on the other hand there are things that are very expensive.
      The hobby is really great for a hole bunch of family fun, you and your kids will not only learn a lot of new things, but make a lot of friends. Weather you are a competitive person or you just want to release a lot of stress a hobby for you is just around the corner. So I recommend that you go to your local hobby shop see what they have going on any get yourself some fun. Life is too short not to enjoy yourself and time with your family. I know at Redneck RC we are doing different things almost everyday of the week just to give our customs somewhere to go and have fun. So tell me what your favorite thing about the hobby is, and what you like most about your hobby, and if your not in the hobby yet what would you like to do.

Introducing Souper Bowl Shakedown: Let The Madness Begin!

On February 1, 2014 Redneck RC and RC Soup has out together a Off Road race that will never be forgotten. We are having a couple special races for Dash For Cash and the winner gets half the money and the other half goes to the Children's Network. There are some unbelievable drivers coming and one of the sponsors is Team X-Factory who will be there racing too. They will be giving out a free X-Factory chassis to the winner of the stock Buggy class. We have a lot of sponsors and still making some  minor adjustments. I will do another write up in a couple days to let everyone know our final classes and all the sponsors.

So the one questions I have for all the racers is do you like to split 2wd Short Course up into Pro and Pro-lite which a lot of people like better than calling it Intermediate and Pro or just keep one class. Please let us know what you think we value all your advice. Hope to see you at the race so mark off your calendars and lets get racing.

Proto X Nano: Now Back In Stock They Will Not Lat Long!

This is the Second post I have done on Proto X Nano if you do not have one you must go to your local hobby shop and get one. For the price of $39.99 you will have more fun with this than you can imagine. Go to your Local Hobby shop and have them do a demo for you it will be quite impressing that I guarantee.

This is a new product that just came on the seen and seems to be an unbelievable item we can not keep them in stock. The only problem is christmas is here and they can not make enough of them for our customers on a waiting list.

Yes this mini copter made by Estes only sells for $39.99 and it is ready to fly and flies great. Comes with everything it is a must have for your kids and adults and it really takes a lot of abuse. Well hope you can find one and have a great holiday.

FEATURES: Plastic body with window and trim detail
          LED light indicates front and back of the heli, and also helps in
            low light flying
          4-channel 2.4GHz Radio with digital trims
          Four micro motors
          100mAh 3.7V LiPo battery
          USB charge cord
          One-piece PCB frame



INCLUDES: RTF Proto X Nano Quadcopter, 2.4GHz Radio, LiPo Battery, USB Charge
            Cord, 4 spare rotor blades, and Instructions



REQUIRES: AAA Batteries: Two for transmitter



SPECS:    Dimensions: 1.8 x 1.8" (45 x 45mm)
          Weight: 0.40oz (11.5g)



COMMENTS: For additional information or support for this item, please use
            these resources:
            Email: airsupport@hobbico.com
            Web Site: http://www.hobbico.com/
            Phone: 217-398-8970



          Due to its very small size, the Proto-X has a built-in LiPo battery
            that is not designed for replacement.  Attempting to remove or
            replace the Lipo battery will likely damage the quadcopter. In
            addition, precise placement of the battery is critical for proper
            CG, balance and performance and isn't recommended for consumer
            replacement.

What Else Can We Add For Our Customers

Well guys we have a lot going on at Redneck RC and I was just wondering if there is anything we are missing to attract more customers. We have an Indoor Off Road track which we race on Wednesday and Saturday. We have a carpet Track which we race Carpet Oval on Friday and Sunday maybe we can turn Friday into a road course night. We also use the Carpet room to set up a drift course and we have drifting on Tuesday. Thursday we have Indoor Flying in the Carpet room which seems to be working out quite well right now. I think we have mondays open but I don't know what else that people would like to do if you have any suggestions please let us know.

Teach Yourself To Fly: HobbyZone Champ

      Teach yourself to fly RC airplanes in style with this exciting recreation of the beloved Aeronca tail wheel airplane. Its small size and lightweight, durable construction let you fly with confidence in spaces as small as your own backyard without having to worry too much about crash damage. And it’s so easy to control, you could be flying it like a pro in no time even if you’ve never flown an RC airplane before.

      The HobbyZone® Champ trainer is also equipped with the advantage of the Spektrum™ 2.4GHz DSM2® transmitter: the Champ radio system uses the same Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM2 technology that is trusted by experienced RC pilots all around the world. With DSM2 technology you will enjoy complete freedom from signal interference whenever you fly. And after you teach yourself to fly, you can use the Champ transmitter to fly some of the ParkZone® and Blade® ultra micro aircraft equipped with Bind-N-Fly® technology. Visit bindnfly.com to see which ones.

Champ RTF by HobbyZone (HBZ4900)

Price: $89.99

The Magical Answers we Got to "What Makes You Shop Online Instead of Your Local Hobby Shop"

      In the last post I asked "What Makes You Shop Online Instead of Your Local Hobby Shop". I got a couple answers from people in which I do appreciate that again thanks for the input. I also had my employees ask the customers the same questions and here is the top three I got. The first and the biggest reason is that we can buy online cheaper than we can buy local. It is so much easier to just sit at your computer and shop that seems to be the second reason. The third reason is of course there is no tax on the product we buy. Another good answer I got was they buy in a niche market.
      Okay my response to all of these answers, which all are good answers. Is that for the first all you have to do is ask some hobby shops usually will match anybodies price on the internet. We have too many products to look up everyone and see who is selling it the cheapest this week because it does change, and we can not always beat it but we can get as close as we can, but at least you asked and gave us the chance. For the second reason I really have no answer for I would love to have the customer come in the store and we can surf the web with them and find the product they want. The advantage to that is that our specialist can actually help you buy what you really need incase you order something that really is not what you thought it was, and that has happened a lot. Last of all we can not do anything about the tax, and the states all want there money they have bills to pay too I guess, but I always try to get as low as I can to make the customer happy. I have no other solution just hope more people start buying local just to help the shops that are there for you to take advantage of to get the knowledge you need to best suite your needs.
      Just remember your local hobby shop has to pay rent, bills, employees, internet and so much more you don't see. You can run an internet business out of you garage if you want you do not need all of the overhead. I am not saying that a lot of internet business do that there are a lot that have a hobby shop too. I do not frown upon anyone that buys over the internet because we are there to help everyone. If you break your vehicle rather it be land, sea or air we will be there to help you. So hope you all enjoy and have a great day. Please feel free to ask questions you want to know anything or private message me if you do not want to write were everyone can see. Again have a great day until tomorrow we will meet again.

What Makes You Shop Online Instead of Your Local Hobby Shop?

I found this on the web and it seems so true in so many ways but even though we cannot change how people think I really would like to know what you guys think and tell me why you rather shop over the internet than at your local hobby store.

"We've noticed lots of people come into the store to check out the new items.  That's usually a very good thing, but some of them are just using us to examine the item, ask questions about it and leaving never to be heard from again.  They're scanning the item with a smart phone and finding the lowest price on the internet.  I wouldn't mind so much if they'd give me a chance to either match the price or add some value added service like a tune up on an R/C car,  something the internet dealers just  can't do. Our prices are very competitive with the online dealers, but we can't have the lowest price on everything.  We want to be here for you for a long time, so let us prove our value!
thank you,
Dave O'Neil"

There are a couple other things that I can not figure out even though we match pricing we have a off road track and an oval track these people will have know were to race there stuff they are buying so that of all things makes me wonder what do people think. I do not get mad because you will never stop it, but if we are offering the same price I am just dumb founded. Please let us Hobby Shop Owners know why you rather buy from the web it will give us a heads up to what people are thinking.

Redneck RC Offroad on a Club Night

Well it was a great day of racing last night we had around 71 entries on a Wednesday night for just club racing. We have a totally new design we decided to add a more supercross feel to the track by adding a step on and step off on the front stretch. We also added a step-down into a double in the rhythm section. The track seems to be coming in fine it takes a couple of runs to get it run in good with ha lot better traction. Everyone seems to like the layout of the track now we have to get it ready for the big race coming up in February. It looks like we are going to get the XFactor guys coming up for the race a great thanks to RC Soup for getting us hooked up there. Well we will keep you updated with whats going on hope to see you at a track somewhere.

Nick Maxwell Flies The Raptor G4 Heli For Us On The 2012 RC Road Trip

This video is incredible to watch you can not believe how amazing these Remote Control Helicopters work. The thing that amazes me most is watching Nick Maxwell make this look like it is easy and anyone can do it, but for all of you flyers out there we know the truth. I think remote control helicopters are the hardest to control but hats off to all the ones who do it and make it look easy. Hopefully you all enjoy this video as much as me.