Schumacher are never ones to rest on their laurels. They’re back in 2012 with the new Cougar SV2, a revised, updated and improved version of the Cougar SV, winner of the BRCA 1:10 Off-Road National Championships. The SV2 sits much lower then its predecessor and its sleeker lines and hard anodised, laser-etched chassis is now 8mm longer than the SV too. Heavy duty race spec differential, uprated bearings and tougher driveshafts have also been shoehorned into this rather capable off road racer.

Available in both assembled and kit form, the Schumacher Cougar SV2 is destined to be a winner at many international clubs in the near future as I’m confident it’ll see some National and International titles notched up on its bed post before long too!

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This small, agile and fast craft comes in ready to run format equipped with a powerful motor and a reinforced propeller. The Deep Blue One is ready for lots of high speed races in rough seas or on calm and tranquil ponds. The battery warning system is rather handy too as it notifies the user as soon as the battery begins to reach the empty mark, giving you plenty of time to get back to the harbour.

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It also has a decent range of 100 metres too and couple that with the waterproof electronics, this offshore model is the perfect must have for all speed boat fans. I’ve got one on order now for the summer holidays… I’ll be smuggling it into the back of the Motorhome for our trip to Cornwall in August!

In use, this compact speed boat is very easy to control and almost unsinkable, making it the perfect entry point for anyone wanting to get into the world of boat modelling.

Ansmann W6 2.4Ghz Transmitter

Featuring quick and easy Digital set-up and trimming, it doesn’t take long to get the W6 installed and ready to go. A nice, clearly arranged display gives you an overview of the most important settings at a glance including model number, trim settings, servo reverse, travel adjustment and more. Also supplied in the box is the rather compact R5 mini 3 Channel receiver, which is quick and easy to set up.

One of the most useful features of this model is the built in 10 model memory, which allows you to use this transmitter with multiple models that have the R5 mini-receivers fitted. As well as being suitable for use with Nitro & Petrol RC Cars that require a fail-safe / kill switch, the W6 can also be used quite comfortably with any 2 channel rc car too, either just ignore the 3rd channel or make use of it for controlling lights or other features etc.

Key Features

• 3 channel
• 10 model memory
• Easy programming and operation via push and spin control
• Servo reverse for all 3 channels
• Trimming for all 3 channels
• Exponential
• ABS
• Servo travel adjustment
• Dual rate
• Illuminated display
• Battery compartment for LiPo and NiMH stick-pack
• Fail-safe programmable
• Receiver and transmitter come pre-linked from the factory
• 3-channel 2.4Ghz mini receiver R5

Where Can I Get One?

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Acrylicos Vallejo Premium RC Paint

Enter Acrylicos Vallejo. Whilst on the hunt for some suitable acrylics, and especially ones that are perhaps a little more economical than the Tamiya Acrylic pots I’ve used in the past, I stumbled across Acrylicos Vallejo’s paints in an advertisement in RC Racer magazine that I currently write a column for via my RC Know How website.

AV Premium paints are a safe, water-based, non-toxic and highly versatile airbrush ready acrylic paint, suitable for a wide variety of applications, but especially formulated for superior adhesion to metals, fibreglass, polyethylene, clear Lexan Polycarbonate, ABS slot car and RC Car bodies, plus all manner of tuning and automotive applications.

The range of colours is pretty vast too with 20 bright opaque colours, 23 metallics and fluorescents, and 9 shimmering transparent Candy Colours.

Acrylicos Vallejos AV Premium Paint Range Features

• 20 Bright opaque colours
• 23 Dazzling metallics
• 9 Shimmering Candy Colours
• All colours are suitable for both detail work and covering large areas
• Can be applied by brush or airbrush
• Water based and non-toxic, easy to clean up
• Recommended compressor setting is 30-60psi (2-4Bar)
• All colours available in 60ml and 200ml bottles with flip top cap
• Additional products available including white primer, varnishes, clear base, retarder, reducer and cleaner
• Also available in sets of 5 themed colours (60ml bottles)
• Fuel proof up to 35% Nitro mix

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The Traxxas XO-1 is the worlds fastest Ready-to-Race radio controlled supercar. This is not just a scale model of a real car, the XO-1 has been designed from the ground up, with advanced aerodynamics to pin this outstanding achievement in model engineering to the track with an incredible amount of down force. The front splitter, functional diffuser, channelled chassis extensions and aggressive rear wing all working together to make this an extremely memorable model indeed, both in performance, looks and design.

The XO-1 comes factory fitted with the all new Traxxas TQi Radio System too. This is the first 2.4Ghz radio system to feature a “Docking Base” compatible with Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch. Downloading the Traxxas Link App to your apple device gives a full colour display of real-time performance stats such as Speed, RPM, Temperature and Battery Voltage.

XO-1 Technical Specification & Features

• 50+ mph out of the box
• 100+ mph with included option Accessories & when using telemetry
• Exclusive Traxxas/Castle Creations Big Block 1717 brushless motor with Mamba Extreme electronic speed controller
• TQi 2.4Ghz High-Output radio control system with Traxxas Link TQi Docking Base
• Functional aerodynamic design
• Splined steel driveshafts with dual CV joints
• Hard-anodized aluminium Teflon coated GTR shocks with titanium nitride shafts
• Custom engineered, speed rated belted slick tyres capable of speeds in excess of 118mph
• Built-in telemetry sensors relay speed, motor rpm, voltage and temperature back to the transmitter
• Includes two 3-cell 5000mAh Traxxas Power Cell LiPo battery packs

If you really want to turn heads with your RC, then this could well be the car to do it. How practical it is though, we’re not sure yet. You’re going to need some wide open spaces to reach top speed (100mph) and a really good vantage point. But then just owning a beast such as this and having all that power available and on-call whenever you want it is probably enough. Driving an RC car at 50mph+ without telemetry is fun and having seen some of the test runs for this model, this is certainly no exception.

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As with all cars from the Traxxas stable, build quality is exemplary and the curves of that stunning bodyshell will be irresistible to many, ourselves included.

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Tamiya 58498 Blackfoot III 1-10th Scale RC Monster Truck

Aimed at both the experience RC enthusiast, Tamiya collector and new comer alike, the Blackfoot III comes with a pre-assembled gearbox, reducing the build time and complexity considerable, making it ideal for younger modellers in that respect.

The drive-train in the Blackfoot III 2wd and coupled with 4 wheel, double wishbone suspension, offers excellent handling over most terrain.

Features & Specification

• 1/10th Scale Radio Controlled Model Truck Kit
• Reinforced monocoque chassis
• Pre-asssembled gear box
• 2wd rear mounted transmission
• Tough metal dog-bones and plastic bushings throughout – Upgrade to 5×11 bearings for improved performance
• Four wheel double wishbone suspension with friction dampers
• 130mm jumbo spiked monster truck tyres all round
• Durable resin ABS plastic body shell, requires spray painting
• Standard RS540 brushed motor as standard
• Realistic driver figure included (requires painting)
• TEU-104BK included (Forward & Reverse with LiPo Battery cut-off to protect your battery cells built in).
• Requires radio gear, battery and charger to complete.

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TT-01D Type E Budget Drift Chassis

Tamiya TT-01D Chassis

The TT-01 is one of Tamiya’s most established and most versatile chassis, and the TT-01D is the ideal way to start your drive career. There are a variety of models in the Tamiya range that make use of this chassis such as the 58474 Endless Nissan 370Z. This shaft driven  4 wheel drive model comes with a Sport Tuned RS540 motor, aluminium heat sink, oil filled CVA super mini shock dampers, fully ball raced and a set of front and rear LED lights too. It also comes with a set of hard compound drift tyres sat on a very respectable set of Chrome rims which perform very well on smooth surfaces both in and outdoor.

TB-03D – Drift Spec Chassis Kit

Tamiya TB-03D Drift Spec Chassis

Billed as the next step up in your drifting career, the Tamiya TB-03D features some pretty cool advancements over the budget TT-01D Type E. The suspension arrangement on the TB-03 has been altered from standard to a standard outboard setup, and the chassis is also equipped with short reversible suspension arms. Nice softly spring damped shocks and dedicated suspension mounts all work together to give you one of the best RC Drifting experiences possible. Supplied in kit form, the TB-03D comes complete with Super Driftech resin tires as well as a set of ultra-cool black metal plated 18-spoke wheels and brake disk shaped wheel hubs for that realistic touch. As a nice bonus, Tamiya also throw in an assortment of Body Accessory Parts to further to pimp your drift machine even further.

TA05 VDF – The Ultimate Tamiya Drift Machine

Tamiya TA05-VDF - The Ultimate Drift Machine

If you’re an RC enthusiast that always demands the best, then the limited edition TA05-VDF is the ultimate drift machine, designed from the ground up for top-level drifting action. The Vertical Double Frame (the VDF part of the name) features two strong, 2mm thick carbon plates which help control chassis pitch while allowing a supple roll movement during drifting to keep all four wheels on the ground and you in complete control. Based on Tamiya’s TA-05 proven belt-driven 4WD system, the drive-train features a front ball differential, rear direct coupling, plus Front and Rear universal drive shafts. A parallel geometry steering system with left and right symmetrical steering angles offers the ultimate in precisely controlled steering and counter-steering during drifting.

Supplied with every hop-up and modification you can imagine, the Tamiya TA05 VDF is the top level drift machine!

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58489 Tamiya Avante 2011

The original machine featured a Fiberglass reinforced plastic double deck chassis design, a sophisticated shaft-driven 4wd system and longitudinally mounted motor and battery pack. Now, more than 20 years on from that original release, Tamiya has given the Avante its well honed re-release treatment, resulting in the new Avante 2011.

Tamiya have stayed true to the original design in many ways but have also embraced several upgrades and enhancements to drag the Avante kicking and screaming into the modern era of RC cars. The original layout of the chassis remains, but the original FRP decks have been replaced by carbon fibre ones, plus the front knuckles are now made from aluminium for a much needed increase in strength.

The drive train in this venerable Tamiya beast features very compact gearboxes which are armed with 3 small planetary gears, a center differential plus front and rear universal drive shafts to transfer all the power from the included 25 turn motor to where it’s need most, the track

Features

• Shaft-driven 4WD chassis with longitudinally-positioned motor
• 2mm thick carbon fiber double deck design for increased strength
• 3.5mm thick carbon fiber rear shock tower to improve rigidity
• 4WD system adopts a front and rear planetary diffs and a center ball diff setup
• 23 ball bearings are used to minimize friction loss
• Front and rear gearboxes come with three quick access hatches for easy maintenance
• 4-wheel double wishbone suspension
• Aluminum front knuckles for increased strength
• Cam-loc wheel caps securely hold the wheels in place just like the original

Specification

• Length: 420mm
• Width: 240mm
• Height: 140mm
• Wheelbase: 260mm
• Tread F/R: 200mm
• Tire Width/Diameter: 38/88mm
• Chassis: 2mm Thick Carbon Double Deck
• Longitudinally-Placed Motor
• Shaft-Driven Full-Time 4WD
• Diff Gear F/R: Planetary Center: Ball Diff
• 3-Piece Steering Tie-Rod
• 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension
• Front & Rear Oil Dampers
• Gear Ratio?8.33:1
• Type 540 Motor (25T)
• Electronic Speed Controller not included

See The Tamiya Avante 2011 In Action

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFL4ZoW-Ygc

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After winning the 2010 R.O.A.R. National championships, the SC10RS underwent some major changes and upgrades and now comes armed with a water-resistant XP SC700 Brushless ESC, Reedy 3300Kv Brushless motor, and a fully enclosed, water resistant receiver box, creating the ultimate Race Spec short course truck or indeed for those hobbyists for whom only the best will do, the ultimate basher!

The suspension of the Team Associated SC10RS has also been factory tweaked, tuned and upgraded with the addition of fully adjustabl, blue anodized aluminium V2 coil over oil filled shocks. The gearbox also comes with a heavy duty sealed gear differential for ultimate reliability and externally adjustable V2 slipper clutch giving you control over your trucks performance off the line. KMC replica hex-drive wheels come as standard now too on the SC10RS and are loaded with JConcepts racing compound rear tyres and inserts to give you more traction when you need it most!

Key Features

• 2010 ROAR National Champion Short Course Race Truck
• XP3-SS 2.4 Ghz 3 Channel radio system pre-installed with XP S1903MG metal geared servo for bulletproof steering
• Water resistant High Power XP SC700 Brushless Electronic Speed Controller with Deans Ultra Plug battery connector
• Reedy 3300Kv Brushless Motor
• Water Resistant enclosed receiver box for all weather running
• Blue anodized aluminium V2 oil filled shocks
• 2.6:1 ratio gearbox with heavy duty sealed gear diff and adjustable slipper clutch
• KMC replica hex drive wheels
• JConcepts racing compound rear tyres and inserts
• Championship short course truck body shell
• Composite battery strap allows both NiMH and LiPo battery backs to be used
• Realistic front and rear bumpers and rear mud flaps
• Moulded composite low centre of gravity chassis with improved strength
• 14 precision rubber sealed ball bearings for ultimate reliability and friction free running
• Tough and durable body mounts
• Rugged steel turnbuckles
• Fully adjustable suspension to give you complete control over handling
• Angled bellcrank “coplanar” steering with built-in servo saver
• Vertical ball end roll-center adjustments front and rear

Phew… that’s a lot of truck for your cash! Plus as always, there’s a ton of Factory Team and Reedy option parts too so you can tune this race ready beast even further. If you’re looking for a Ready To Run short course truck that’s built to give you hours of endless fun AND hold its own against even the fastest of competitors at the track, then the Team Associated SC10RS Race Spec short course truck is well worth putting on your shopping list.

See this truck in action

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Team Associated SC10RS Short Course Trucks For Sale

The kit is supplied without any electronics, enabling you to make your own choices as far as motor, esc and radio gear are concerned, so you can tune the performance to your own needs and desires!

Fully adjustable suspension with tuned shock springs enables quick and easy tuning to the surface you’re running the Exo on. Officially licensed Hankook Dynapro MT tyres help give that extra touch of scale realism and coupled with 2.2/3.0 Raceline Renegade Wheels, this masterpiece of engineering will certainly be turning a few heads.

Integrated roof light bar with officially licensed PIAA light covers can also be illuminated with LED’s for night time racing action (LED’s not included with kit).

Features

• Fully adjustable motor mount
• Uses industry standard 32 pitch gears
• Three oil-filled differentials
• Durable drive train components to with stand full on bashing
• Quick release battery holder for quick changeovers
• Protective skid plate bumpers to take the heavy blows in its stride
• Rear tail light buckets for further realism
• Precision steering arrangement
• Waterproof receiver box for all weather running
• Patent Pending ESC clip for easy access for installation and maintenance
• Excellent attention to scale details
• Tough, moulded roll cage
• 4mm aluminium chassis
• Double shear rear shock mounts
• Licensed Griffin radiator

Specification

• Wheelbase: 343mm (13.5″)
• Length: 482.6mm (19″)
• Width: 295.3mm (11.6″)
• Height: 228.6mm (9″)
• Ground Clearance: 76.2mm (3″)
• Weight (no electronics): 2.22kg (4.9 lbs”)
• For maximum performance, we recommend a 540 or 550 sized brushless motor.

Minimum 4 pole 540 recommended (3300KV or more)
Maximum 550 4.5T recommended

See the Axial Exo Buggy in Action

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