Product Spotlight
New products from the Modeler's Mall
Lectron Pro 11.1-volt 2,200 mAh 20C LiPo Batteries — $19.99 + S&H
From Common Sense RC, Box 3546, Chatsworth, CA 91313; Tel.: (866) 405-8811; website: www.commonsenserc.com
Common Sense RC’s 3S 2,200 mAh 20C Lectron Pro LiPo batteries are now an even better value with a price cut of more than 30%. Perfect for many types of models—including park flyers, 400- to 450-size helicopters, multirotors, and more—these batteries are tested in-house to ensure quality and accurate capacity readings.
- Available with Deans-type T-plug or EC3 connectors
- Weight: 178 grams
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Ninja 400MR Aerobatic 3D Quadcopter Kit or Kit Combo — $419.99–$629.99 + S&H
From JR Americas, Box 8757, Champaign, IL 61826; Tel.: (217) 352-7959; website: www.jramericas.com
JR introduces the Ninja 400MR, a high-quality aerobatic 3D quadcopter. It features four independent brushless outrunner motors with fixed-pitch propellers designed to reverse direction quickly, giving the model agility and a wide performance envelope while remaining lightweight and simple.
- Custom-tuned six-axis gyro stabilization flight control system
- Plugs directly into an XBus-compatible receiver for easy setup
- Carbon-fiber main frame and four main aluminum arms with a low parts count
- Polycarbonate canopy protects and conceals radio equipment and battery; attaches with body pins and clips
Kit requirements:
- JR DMSS transmitter with an RG731BX receiver (JRP006191 or similar)
- 3S 2,200 mAh LiPo battery pack and LiPo charger
Kit combo includes:
- JR XG6 DMSS transmitter with RG731BX XBus receiver
(Modeler supplies the battery and charger for kit combos as noted.)
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Aviation Books, Materials, and Gifts
From Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.; Tel.: (877) 477-7823; email: [email protected]; website: www.aircraftspruce.com
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. is a leading supplier of aircraft parts, avionics, pilot supplies, tools, covering supplies, and wood. The company announces the acquisition of Seattle-based Aviation Book Company, a distributor of aviation books, training materials, and aviation gifts for more than 30 years.
Jim Irwin, president of Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., said, “Aviation Book Company has been a well-respected supplier to the general aviation community for decades, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to continue to offer their products.”
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. was founded in 1965 by Bob and Flo Irwin. Originally selling aircraft-grade spruce lumber for renovation and restoration, the company expanded its product line rapidly. It now employs more than 150 people, with warehouses in California, Georgia, and Canada offering same-day shipping worldwide. Request a complimentary catalog via the Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. website.
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TruTemp Infrared Thermometer — $34.99 + S&H
From ProTek R/C, 424 Otterson Dr., Chico, CA 95928; Tel.: (800) 705-2215; website: www.amain.com
The TruTemp Infrared Thermometer is a non-contact tool designed for accurate, high-speed temperature readings of RC engines, motors, battery packs and chargers, ESCs, and more. It features a large, backlit LCD screen for easy day-or-night reading.
- Modes: Quick, Scan, Max Value, Min Value
- Temperature range: -40° to 716° F; switchable to Celsius
- Power: two AAA batteries (not included)
- Auto-off timer preset to 1 minute to conserve battery life
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Thermic-50-Y2K — $47 + S&H
From BMJR, Box 1210, Sharpes, FL 32959; Tel.: (321) 537-1159; website: www.bmjrmodels.com
The Thermic-50-Y2K is BMJR’s modern take on the original Thermic 50 glider design from the mid- to late-1930s. Inspired by a Jetco kit built in the 1960s and a set of laser-cut parts from 2000, this kit adapts the original outline for laser cutting and simplified construction.
- Top and bottom wing spar with a smaller leading edge for a lighter, stronger structure
- Provisions to hold RC gear and a brushless motor
- Modern auto rudder for hi-start and towline launches
- Instructions include provisions for a dethermalizer for Free Flight
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 50 inches
- Wing area: 227 sq. in.
- RC version weight: 9 ounces
- Free Flight (FF) version weight: 4½ ounces
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Flyzone A6M2 Zero Tx-R/RTF — $229.99–$319.99 + S&H
From Hobbico, 3002 N. Apollo Dr., Ste. #1, Champaign, IL 61822; Tel.: (800) 637-7660; website: www.flyzoneplanes.com
The Flyzone Select Scale A6M2 Zero combines authentic looks and performance. The factory-finished airframe features a brushless motor system, replica bomb drop, retractable electric landing gear, working flaps, bright LED navigation lights, a replica engine, and a pilot figure. It ships with a factory-installed SLT receiver compatible with SLT transmitters and the Tactic AnyLink2.
RTF (Ready-to-Fly) version includes:
- 2.4 GHz six-channel radio
- 11.1-volt 2,200 mAh LiPo battery
- DC balancing LiPo charger
- Four AA batteries
Tx-R (Transmitter-Ready) version requires:
- Six-channel SLT transmitter or an AnyLink2 and compatible six-channel transmitter
- LiPo battery and charger (not included)
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KDE500XF-925-G3 Brushless Motor for 450- to 500-Class Electric Helicopters — $136.95 + S&H
From KDE Direct; email: [email protected]; website: www.kdedirect.com
The KDE500XF-925-G3 is a high-efficiency, powerful brushless motor intended for 450- to 500-size helicopters and specifically suitable for the SAB Goblin 380. Designed using Computer-Aided Magnetic Field Analysis for optimized performance, it’s built for high-level 3D competition flights and speed racing.
- Materials and processes optimized for performance
- 200°C, 13 AWG silicone-wire leads
- 4.0 mm 24-karat bullet connectors presoldered to the motor leads and ESC bullets in the box
- Clear-anodized, mirror-polished CNC gloss endbells; black electroplate; CNC gloss central core (flux ring)
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Star Plug Male/Female Plugs — $2.99–$4.99 + S&H
From Hobbico, 3002 N. Apollo Dr., Ste. #1, Champaign, IL 61822; Tel.: (800) 637-7660; website: www.rcstarplug.com
The Star Plug is a high-efficiency power-plug option compatible with common polarized plugs used in RC modeling. Its unique design simplifies installation and eliminates the need for heat-shrink tubing.
- Rear cap separates from main body so you can slide it onto leads before soldering and snap it down afterward
- Center isolator in the rear cap prevents terminal shorting
- Main body and cap molded from heat- and impact-resistant polymer
- Gold and nickel plating on terminals for excellent conductivity
- Tapered shape and grip strips for easy connection and separation
- Stainless steel spring ensures a tight, lasting connection
Available configurations:
- Pair of male and female
- Set of two males
- Set of two females
- Set of four females
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
