Featured Track: BlackFly RC

Posted by AParsons on February 9, 2017
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We are going to stay in New Brunswick for our next Featured Track. BlackFly RC is located in St. Laurent in Northern New Brunswick. This is a fun looking layout that also appears to have its fair share of challenges. The hard compacted clay track measures 130′ x 80′ and features a 24′ x 4′ drivers stand. The site also has electricity and water. They run about once a month starting in June and ending in October in the following classes:

  • 2wd Buggy
  • 2wd Short Course
  • 4wd Short Course
  • 1/8 Buggy
  • 1/8 Truggy
  • Open

If you are in the area and want to run with this crew, you can get more details a Black Fly RC.

Watch the Summer Kick Off from July 2016. There is some great action. Thanks to Stephane Doucet for the video.

Check out the humble beginning of what would become a terrific looking track. If anyone has an updated video feel free to send me a link. I would love to see this place in action.

Fast Eddy Bearings: Review

Posted by AParsons on February 8, 2017
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This winter I was doing some maintenance and upgrades on my Axial Yeti XL, when I noticed the stock bearings were starting to get a little crunchy and I decided to replace them. I immediately thought about Boca Bearings, which is where I have bought my bearings from the past. I have had no issues with Boca bearings, but this time, I wanted to try something different. After doing some online research, I decided to try Fast Eddy Bearings and I ordered the Fast Eddy Axial Yeti XL Sealed Bearing Kit $23.99us. I must say that their website was very easy to navigate and finding the correct bearing kit for your vehicle should not be a problem with their impressive vehicle database.

The shipping from California was very fast and it should be considering it cost $12.99us. The package took about a week and a half to arrive here in Nova Scotia, this also included an inspection of the goods by CBSA at the border.

Upon opening the package, I counted the bearings and confirmed they were all in the package. I then grabbed one bearing and rolled it, I grabbed another and did the same thing. It did this for every bearing in the package and there wasn’t a clunker in the bunch. I was very happy with how smooth the bearings rolled. They were extremely quiet and rolled with seemingly no effort. Continue Reading

Featured Track: Cap Pele RC Revolution Raceway

Posted by AParsons on February 3, 2017
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Update: Sorry for the typos and half story. I accidently published the article before it was finished and I didn’t notice until I returned home from work and went to finish it. On the plus side, I heard from George Thompson the owner of this track and you can read what he has to say in the comment section of this post.

We have a new Featured Track. This week we are focusing on the Cap Pele RC Revolution Raceway. This fantastic track is located in Cap-Pelé, NB. The track measures about 100ft by 130ft with plans to get bigger in the future. They also have a sponsored race series that goes once a month. At Cap-Pelé RC Revolution Raceway they run they following classes.

  • 1/10 2WD Buggy Open
  • 1/10 2WD Short Course Open
  • 1/10 4WD Short Course Open
  • 1/8 Buggy
  • 1/8 Truggy

You can get more details about joining and running with them on their Facebook page. If you are headed to Cap-Pele, make sure to check out Aboiteau Beach maybe even rent out one of the cottages in Aboiteau Park.

Traxxas Rolls Out a Ford GT

Posted by AParsons on February 2, 2017
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Traxxas has just unveiled a very sexy, officially licensed Ford GT.  The RTR Ford GT will feature a new Dual-Bellcrank steering system and a new 4-Tec 2.0 chassis, which is designed to optimize handling and sharp cornering. The Traxxas exclusive body mounts will allow for the easy install of 190mm or 200mm body styles. The Ford GT will also include Traxxas favourites such as Traxxas Stability Management and Waterproof Electronics. The Shaft-Driven All Wheel Drive Ford GT will be powered by the Titan 12T Motor and the XL-5 Electronic Speed Control. Look for it in Black, Red and Blue at a price of around $300 in March 2017 when it is expected to be released.

More details can be found at Traxxas Ford GT

This is one sweet looking ride. I don’t even mind the brushed motor. It will keep the cost down and it is an easy upgrade with a brushless system that you may have laying around. I consider this and affordable alternative to the X0-1. Sure you give up some speed to the X0-1, but are you really doing 100mph all the time? I think this is a nice compromise and gives you a great looking On-Road car that you can set up to your own taste, without breaking the bank.

Get Rid of the Body Clips with RPM

Posted by AParsons on January 18, 2017
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RPM has announced their latest product, the “No Clip” Body Mount System for the Traxxas Slash 2wd & 4wd. The new system completely eliminates the use of body clips, it adds scale realism, the mock radiator fans on the back of the body now double as a body lock. The new system also gives you adjustable body height. The kit comes with everything you need to install. It should be noted that the system doesn’t work with Traxxas on board audio system or the Nitro Slash.

No word on when these will be available, but the manufacturer suggested retail price is $27.95. 2wd details can be found using part #70860 and 4wd details can be found using part# 70920

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Keeping Up with the Tessmanns

Posted by AParsons on January 13, 2017
Posted in: Pro-line, Radio Control, XRAY. Tagged: , .
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He wasn’t kidding

How is your New Year going? Are you as busy as the Tessmann family? Check out their impressive timeline.

Dec 30, 2016:  Ty releases a statement addressing rumors when he confirms that he will not re-sign with HB Racing for the 2017 season, thus ending a twelve year relationship. – Tessmann issued statement on departure from HB Racing

Jan 3, 2017: Team XRAY announce Ty Tessmann as their latest driver for the 2017 season. – Ty Tessmann joins XRAY

Jan4, 2017: Ty puts in his first official laps with the XRAY XB2. – Getting the 2wd dialed in, the car feels really good

Jan 4, 2017: XRAY also announce the appointment of Gord Tessmann as XRAY’s North America Off-road Team Manager. – Gord Tessmann – North America off-road manager

Jan5, 2017: Pro-Line announce the contract extension of Ty Tessmann thru the 2018 season – Pro-Line Team Driver Ty Tessmann

Jan 7, 2017: Ty gets his first chance to shake down the XRAY XB2 and XB4. – XB2 CE17 and XB4 17

Congrats to Ty and Gord Tessmann we wish you and the First family of Canadian RC Racing all the best in 2017. Keep making us proud.

 

Traxxas Turns Bigfoot Loose

Posted by AParsons on January 11, 2017
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Traxxas has just released its latest offering. It is a fully licensed replica of the original Bigfoot. 1/10 scale 2wd Monster Truck comes out of the box fully assembled, waterproof and RTR.

 Features include:

  • Heavy-duty, extra-thick Lexan BIGFOOT No.1 Licensed Monster Truck Body
  • TQ 2.4GHz radio system
  • Traxxas 4-amp DC Peak Detecting Fast Charger
  • Traxxas iD-Equipped 7-cell Power Cell NiMH battery
  • Waterproof electronics all-weather, all-season R/C excitement
  • Watertight receiver box and 3 channel TQ receiver
  • Titan 12-Turn 550 modified motor
  • Powerful XL-5 waterproof electronic speed control
  • Black composite parts
  • Included optional 19-tooth pinion gear
  • Revo-Spec Torque-Control slipper clutch
  • Authentic “shaved” monster truck tires on chrome rims
  • Powder coated white springs

The suggested retail price is $245.95us. Retailers are hoping for a mid January release.

Model #36034-1  Get more details at Bigfoot The Original Monster Truck

 Something like this takes me back to my youth. I could see me owning one of these for all of the fun as well as the nostalgia.

Featured Track: Riverfront RC Speedway

Posted by AParsons on January 9, 2017
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It has been awhile, but we are back with a Featured Track. The Riverfront RC Speedway is located in Fort Dodge Iowa. The asphalt track is built on a 125ft x 75ft plot and features a 5ft high drivers stand that is 43ft long. They run 1/10 and 1/8 scale vehicles and have a fully built computerized timing system. They are open Monday to Friday from 11 to 5, Saturday and Sunday 11 to 3.

Membership prices are structured as follows.

Membership: Youth (Monthly) $30.00, Adults (Monthly) $40.00, Family of 4 (Monthly) $45.00 & $3 for each additional youth.

Check out the Sprint cars in action. This place looks like a crazy good time. I have never raced on asphalt, but it is something that I must try.

If your in the area, make sure you check out Riverfront RC Speedway, if you are heading there from out of town, try to co-ordinate your trip with Shellabration. Shellabration is an annual rock concert held in late July/early August at the Oleson Park Music Pavilion, featuring nationally touring rock groups. It has been referred to as “The Heart of Rock and Roll”

Check out Riverfront RC Speedway on Facebook or at FortDodgeRC.com

 

Wicked Wednesdays are Back

Posted by AParsons on August 22, 2016
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“Join us Wednesday August 24th at 1900 for some fun three lap shoot-out style “run-what-ya-brung” racing.

The Halifax RC Park is located at: 1703 Beaver Bank Rd, Beaver Bank, NS B4G 1C5 (https://goo.gl/maps/npPBR)

Never raced? Don’t worry, it’s all for fun, so no need to be intimidated or worry about having “racing” vehicles and equipment. If you have a 1/8 -> 1/18 RC vehicle capable of driving on dirt you will fit in!

The goal is to have regular fun-filled, family-friendly weekly or bi-weekly Wednesday night events at Halifax RC Park (HRCP) and possibly other tracks around HRM.

Sufficient numbers permitting, we will hopefully break down the heats into SCT (Short Course Truck), 1/8 buggy and some combination of 1/10 buggy and/or other.

Ideally we will run 10-15 minutes of one class and alternate to ensure everyone has a chance to run and we have a few people to marshal (aka get vehicles back on the track if they have had an accident). ”
More details at Wicked Wednesdays.

A Few More Pics Of Baby (AKA Project Venom!)

Posted by AParsons on August 12, 2016
Posted in: Radio Control.

Project Venom with more pics and a running video. Nicely Done K

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Not long ago, a fellow blogger and R/C hobbyist contacted me and asked if I had more pictures of my little project and a video. You know me, always happy to talk about the hobbies I love, so grabbing the phone, these were taken.

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These will be views of the truck from every side. As you see here, the guy who cut and painted it did one hell of a good job, though he is a slacker! Yes. basic black might be boring, but I like the color, one of my favorites. He etched door handles too, the light might be too bright to see them!

Venom Back

As you’ll note, he did a little work here, knocking the back window out so I can pick the truck up easier. Works well too, but think I dented the body too much, because the top is cracking where I pick it up. And…

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The Long Wait Is OVER!!!! :)

Posted by AParsons on July 29, 2016
Posted in: Radio Control.

This is a project from a long time reader. It is a follow up to a earlier post we did. Project Venom is coming together and we look forward to some running videos.

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For those who have been waiting for this, let me say sorry it took until Mid Summer to get this done. Now that’s said, last year my 2WD Stampede was taken in for upgrades, & well, below are two videos of what he looks like now. 🙂 In the first video, I took the top off and show what was done. If ya can’t hear me talking due to my speech, please read the credits at the end of the first vid. 🙂

The second video below just shows the 1920-50s body I had the hobby shop paint and the clip holders I slapped on, because hated losing clips. Also, the shop installed a Tactic TTX403 Receiver and Transmitter, which is in the shot. 😛 True, it’s meant for planes, but eh!

I hope to get running videos up sometime!

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Wicked Wednesdays RC Racing

Posted by AParsons on July 23, 2016
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Check this out, for all of you hoping to get some regular running in at the Halifax RC Park. A member of the RC Community is putting together Wicked Wednesdays.

Wicked Wednesdays RC Racing

“Join us Wednesday July 27th at 1900 for some fun three lap shoot-out style “run-what-ya-brung” racing.

The Halifax RC Park is located at: 1703 Beaver Bank Rd, Beaver Bank, NS B4G 1C5 (https://goo.gl/maps/npPBR)

Never raced? Don’t worry, it’s all for fun, so no need to be intimidated or worry about having “racing” vehicles and equipment. If you have a 1/8 -> 1/18 RC vehicle capable of driving on dirt you will fit in!

The goal is to have regular fun-filled, family-friendly weekly or bi-weekly Wednesday night events at Halifax RC Park (HRCP) and possibly other tracks around HRM.

Sufficient numbers permitting, we will hopefully break down the heats into SCT (Short Course Truck), 1/8 buggy and some combination of 1/10 buggy and/or other.

Ideally we will run 10-15 minutes of one class and alternate to ensure everyone has a chance to run and we have a few people to marshal (aka get vehicles back on the track if they have had an accident). ”
More details at Wicked Wednesdays.

I am looking forward to attending, this should be a blast. See you at the track.