G R E AT P L A N E S M O D E L D I S T R I B U T O R S RADIO CONTROL • JUNE 2015 G R E AT P L A N E S M O D E L D I S T R I B U T O R S GENERAL HOBBY • JUNE 2015 RC Rescue Fun! PLUS: Race winning performance with Associated 1/8 Scale RC8B3 4WD Nitro Buggy Kit PLUS: Estes Skill Level 1 Sequoia™ Rocket Kit Pages 12 - 13 X4 Pro Deluxe RTF w/Touch Screen Tx 1080P Camera & 3-Axis Gimbal High Performance Motor/ESC systems by Novak Pages 2 - 5 Page 16 Click for Radio Control Page 4 Paul K. Guillows now available from Great Planes Mini RC Police/Fire Display Set (12 Pack) Pages 16 – 17 Pages 2-3 Click for General Hobby Copyright 2015 Hobbico® 2003340 All rights reserved. From static display to RC boating fun with Latina Page 23 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWPRODU CT THE FINEST QUAD SYSTEM EVER FOR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS Multi-rotor aircraft: they’re making news everywhere, and now you can fly one of the most advanced camera-equipped platforms ever developed. The X4 Pro is loaded with features that video and photography enthusiasts will love, and it’s available with a dual frequency band (2.4GHz/5.8GHz) transceiver with a 7” touchscreen Android™ device that’s light years ahead of the competition. You get all this: ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ Fully assembled and Ready-To-Fly X4 Pro ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ Programmable Waypoints Flight System* High-definition 1080p camera with a 3-axis or 1-axis gimbal 10-channel, Wi-Fi capable transceiver with internal 7” touchscreen Android device* w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT 3S 11.1V 7000mAh 25C and 2S 5400mAh 1C LiPo* batteries 1-3S AC LiPo charger Extra set of blades Set of blade guards Neck strap* Sunshield *Available only on X4 Pro Deluxe version. Camera/gimbal The 1080p video/12.2 megapixel still camera downlink on 5.8GHz, for additional range and picture reliability. Turn the page to find out more about the X4 Pro transceiver! HBNE0010 X4 Pro Deluxe w/Touch Screen Tx 1080P Camera & 3-Axis Gimbal HBNE0020 X4 Pro FPV w/1080P Camera & 1-Axis Gimbal From the Experts: ❚❚ Shoot quality videos with a high-definition 1080p video camera ❚❚ Focal Point function lets you take 360° video and photos around a stationary object* ❚❚ ❚❚ Shoot photos with a 12.2 megapixel still camera* ❚❚ Actual Direction option prevents disorientation by moving the X4 Pro in the same direction as the sticks ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ Generous signal range for flight control and FPV ❚❚ Multiple fail-safe systems automatically bring the X4 Pro home and land it safely Holds position and altitude for easy framing ❚❚ Video transmission downlink is on 5.8GHz, for additional range and picture reliability Flies up to 30 minutes on the included 7000mAh high energy density LiPo pack *Available only on X4 Pro Deluxe version. ❚❚ Get First Person View (FPV) images in real time on the transceiver’s large 7” screen* Diameter (diagonal distance between motor centers): 14.6 in (370 mm) RTF Weight w/no accessories: 2.3 lb (1.06 kg) Max.Takeoff Weight: 3.13 lb (1.42 kg) knowbeforeyoufly.org Waypoints System lets you program complex flight patterns using Google Maps™* Android and Google Maps are trademarks of Google Inc. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®. 2 June 2015 ❘ Products for everyone! The X4 Pro makes it easy to become a first-rate aerial photographer. It comes out of the box assembled with a 1080p HD camera, and you control the action with a handheld, touch screen transceiver for an FPV (First Person View) of your flight in real time. You can frame scenes to perfection by adjusting the camera gimbal, or program the X4 Pro to maneuver and fly by itself. It offers a generous signal range, and by just flipping a switch the “Return to Home” feature brings the X4 Pro back to you using GPS data. Long story short... With the X4 Pro you can go anywhere your imagination leads you — and show everyone where you’ve been! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 3 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWPRODU CT THE WI-FI -CAPABLE TRANSCEIVER IS A TECHNOLOGY MARVEL! ® 32 separate, savable Waypoints* let you customize intricate flight patterns. Each point can be programmed with a separate altitude, direction and hold time on point. Wi-Fi® capability allows the transceiver to access a wide range of internet functions, including downloading apps. Video transmission downlink is on 5.8GHz, for additional range and picture reliability. Flight control and telemetry for the X4 Pro platform are on secure, reliable 2.4GHz. w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT Primary flight data — including distance from the transmitter, altitude, battery status, etc. — is displayed on an OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) telemetry screen. *Available only on X4 Pro Deluxe version. Take 360° video and photos around a stationary object using the Focal Point function* Split Screen* Two versions to choose from! Unique X4 Pro Deluxe features: ANDROID TOUCHSCREEN: A built-in Android™ device makes the X4 Pro a snap to program. 4 June 2015 ❘ Deluxe transceiver specifications: Dimensions: 315 x 172 x 44 mm (12.4 x 6.77 x 1.73 in) Main Display Area: 177.8 mm (7 in) Main Display Resolution: 1280x800p ❚❚ Interactive 7” touch screen FPV transceiver ❚❚ 3-axis gimbal Unique X4 Pro FPV features: ❚❚ LCD screen FPV transceiver with 3.5” LCD screen ❚❚ 1-axis gimbal Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 5 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT N EWPRODU CT New Spawn body on full tube frame composite chassis with driver Dual slipper clutch Officially licensed 2.2 Method IFD Beadlock Wheels Aluminum machined lower links 2.2 Maxxis Trepador Tires (S30 compound) Icon Vehicle Dynamics aluminum shocks WB8 HD Wild Boar driveline system, as simple as it is durable 4-link suspension - optimized to reduce axle steer & torque twist ™ AR60 OCP-Axles (off-center pumpkin design) New waterproof receiver box AXIC9056 - Wraith™ Spawn Length: 19.25” (490mm) Width: 11.2” (285mm) Height: 9.1” (232mm) Wheelbase: 14” (355mm) Ground Clearance: 2.8” (72mm) Weight: 5.45lbs (2.47kg) For additional items see a complete list at www.GPDealer.com ® 6 June 2015 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 The Axial Wraith™ Spawn is packed with performance features.This full bodied version Wraith retains many of the components that made this vehicle famous.The virtually bulletproof OCP60 axles are ready to take the Spawn through its paces whether blasting through the wide open desert or hammering its way through the toughest rock trails. The 2.2 MaxxisTrepador tires are a proven true grip standard, wrapped around industry proven Method Race wheels. Whether you are rock racing or backyard bashing, the Wraith™ Spawn is ready for action. The latest version of the Wraith™ is sure to turn heads. The Spawn body shell and interior offer a completely different look for the vehicle while maintaining its traditional unreal off road abilities. www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 7 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT FLY THIS ZERO WITH YOUR FAVORITE RADIO! Select Scale Zero A6M2 ZERO FLZA4324 Select Scale Zero Rx-R Wingspan: 45 in (1145 mm) Length: 37 in (940 mm) Weight: 2.25-2.5 lb (1020-1130 g) Requires: 4+ channel radio & receiver, 11.1V 1800mAh LiPo battery, compatible charger ❚❚ Rx-R flexibility lets you equip this WWII standout with your choice of receiver, battery and charger ❚❚ Electric retractable landing gear, replica engine, pilot figure and LED lights ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ Assembled, factory-finished AeroCell airframe Bomb drop Working flaps Powerful brushless motor and ESC From the Experts: Flyzone has recreated the iconic Zero with the looks, performance and unique features that made the full-size Japanese fighter one of the most feared warbirds of the South Pacific. The brushless motor delivers plentiful power, and retractable electric landing gear and replica bomb drop add to the model’s realism. And because it’s Receiver-Ready you have more radio component options! Long story short... ® ™ 8 June 2015 ❘ This Select Scale model of the Zero is ready to fly combat missions after you install your receiver and battery! POWER AND SPEED WITH CLASSIC BMW STYLE w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NE W P R O DUCT Ready-To-Run 1/10 Scale 4WD EP w/BMW M3 E30 Body ❚❚ ❚❚ Fully enclosed 4WD shaft drive ❚❚ ❚❚ Double wishbone suspension ❚❚ ❚❚ Encased pinion and spur gear ❚❚ Fifteen52 Turbomac vintage-style wheels mounted on grippy HPI street tires ❚❚ ❚❚ Enclosed receiver box Sealed metal gear diffs capable of handling brushless power Powered by an HPI Firebolt 15T motor and waterproof SC-3SWP2 speed control Adjustable battery position for extra traction or more responsive steering Composite oil-filled threaded shock absorbers HPID4343 RS4 Sport 3 4WD EP RTR w/BMW M3 E30 Body Length: 16.9 in (430 mm) Width: 7.4 in (190 mm) Wheelbase: 10 in (255 mm) ❚❚ ❚❚ Complete set of ball bearings ❚❚ Officially licensed, pre-painted and detailed BMW M3 E30 body ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ HPI 2.4GHz radio system Battery box fits standard LiPos and up to 7-cell NiMH batteries Factory assembled and Ready-To-Run Battery pack and charger included A full line of option parts is available From the Experts: From a performance standpoint, the RS4 Sport 3 is the pinnacle in a touring car chassis! It starts with the highly efficient, fully contained shaft drivetrain — which means no gears, belts or other components are exposed to the elements, rocks or dirt. It’s display-worthy, with a licensed replica BMW M3 E30 body and wheels and realistic-looking tires. Plus, it’s a complete, all-in-one package with nothing left to purchase. Long story short... ® With its superior speed and handling and licensed scale body, the RS4 Sport 3 will appeal to R/Cers and motorsport enthusiasts alike! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 9 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT ONE MEAN STREET MACHINE Ready-To-Run 1/10 Scale 4WD EP w/Falken Tire Porsche 911 GT3R Body A top speed of over 70mph! ❚❚ ❚❚ HPI Flux MMH-4000kV brushless motor ❚❚ ❚❚ Fully enclosed 4WD shaft drive ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ Double wishbone suspension ❚❚ Extra-wide replica BBS racing wheels and slick racing tires Waterproof EMH-3S brushless ESC that’s 3S LiPoready Sealed metal gear diffs capable of handling brushless power Encased pinion and spur gear Adjustable battery position for extra traction or more responsive steering ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ Enclosed receiver box ❚❚ Officially licensed, pre-painted and detailed Porsche 911 GT3 RSR body ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ HPI 2.4GHz radio system Composite oil-filled threaded shock absorbers Complete set of ball bearings Battery box fits standard LiPos and up to 7-cell NiMH batteries Factory assembled and Ready-To-Run A full line of option parts is available From the Experts: HPID4350 RS4 Sport 3 Flux 4WD EP RTR w/Falken Tire Porsche 911 GT3R Body Length: 17 in (431 mm) Width: 7.5 in (190) Wheelbase: 10 in (255 mm) With its ‘urban camo’ shark mouth trim scheme, this RS4 Sport 3 onroader will strike fear into fellow competitors — and then back it up with awesome Flux brushless power that can produce speeds of over 70 mph! The 4WD shaft drivetrain is fully contained to protect against extreme conditions, and threaded shocks and a double wishbone suspension make for smooth handling. Long story short... ® 10 June 2015 ❘ Turn heads while taking the checkered flag with HPI’s RS4 Sport 3 Flux racer! THE BEST WAY TO GET SIDEWAYS Ready-To-Run 1/10 Scale 4WD EP w/Subaru BRZ Body ❚❚ Powered by an HPI Firebolt 15T motor and waterproof SC-3SWP2 speed control ❚❚ Licensed Yoshihara Champion wheels with Falken Azenis drift tires ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ Fully enclosed 4WD shaft drive ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ Double wishbone suspension ❚❚ Enclosed receiver box Composite oil-filled threaded shock absorbers Sealed metal gear diffs capable of handling brushless power Encased pinion and spur gear ❚❚ ❚❚ Complete set of ball bearings ❚❚ Officially licensed, pre-painted and detailed Subaru BRZ body ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ HPI 2.4GHz radio system w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NE W P R O DUCT Battery box fits standard LiPos and up to 7-cell NiMH batteries Factory assembled and Ready-To-Run Battery pack and charger included A full line of option parts is available Adjustable battery position for extra traction or more responsive steering From the Experts: Sliding into the turns is exciting stuff — and even more so with the RS4 Sport 3 drift racer! Hard compound tires make it easy to get sideways, and they’re mounted on licensed silver-colored Yoshihara wheels that complement the sleek Subaru BRZ body. The enclosed 4WD shaft drivetrain and waterproof electronics let you drive with confidence; allin-one package convenience means there’s nothing left to buy. HPID4356 RS4 Sport 3 Drift 4WD EP RTR w/Subaru BRZ Body Length: 16.9 in (430 mm) Width: 7.4 in (190 mm) Wheelbase: 10 in (255 mm) Long story short... ® Experience drifting at its finest with the cuttingedge technology of RS4 Sport engineering! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 11 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWPRODU CT DESIGNED TO HANDLE, BUILT TO WIN In the hyper-competitive world of 1/8 scale off-roading, it’s either evolve and adapt or get left in the dust. Area 51 engineers chose the former, and the result is the RC8B3 Team Kit. It’s designed from the ground up for optimum weight distribution, ground clearance and overall handling, with a state-of-the-art suspension package that translates into consistent, race-winning performance. 1/8 Scale 4WD Nitro Buggy Kit Front suspension features pillow ball uprights for increased adjustability and improved durability. 7075-T6 aluminum 16mm “Big Bore” threaded shocks with TiN-coated 3.5mm shafts and larger diameter precision springs. w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT 7075-T6 aluminum shock towers front and rear feature finely tuned shock mounting upper arm positions. Braking system features bonded pads and machined steel rotors for maximum stopping power and reduced fade. Six universal drive shafts for efficient drivetrain power delivery and ease of maintenance. RC8B3 Team Kit shown equipped with items NOT included in kit; engine, exhaust system, receiver battery, Reedy servos, wheels and tires. Body comes clear. Assembly and painting required. ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ 12 Lightweight ring gears and optimized precision ball bearing sizing reduces drivetrain rotational mass for improved acceleration and fuel economy Gearboxes feature a 3.38:1 internal gear ratio with fast access diffs for quick removal, tuning and maintenance Lightweight one-piece wing mounts feature height and forward positioning adjustment for more precise handling June 2015 ❘ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ Carbon fiber radio tray with sealed receiver box keeps dirt and debris from receiver Large capacity fuel tank with floating clunk filter and optimized internal baffles keep fuel flowing in the most extreme conditions Pro-Line RC8B3 clear body and Team Associated molded wing included Tech Support 217-398-8970 Refined suspension geometry with lower hinge pin inserts for quick and easy roll center adjustments. ASCD0914 RC8B3 1/8 Scale 4WD Nitro Buggy Team Kit Length: 19.2 in (488 mm) Width: * Weight: * Wheelbase: 12.8-13.0 in (325-330 mm) *Final width and weight will vary with the engine, exhaust, electronics, wheels and tires used. ® Long story short... The RC8B3 was designed BY 1/8 scale racers FOR 1/8 scale racers, and delivers high performance that will help put you on the podium. www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 13 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT TWO MONSTERS WITH SERIOUS ATTITUDE! Whether you choose the ghostly flames of Skully or the menacing stare of Craniac, you’ll have a hard-charging monster truck that’s ready right out of the box to deliver pure bashing fun! Both are based on the iconic Traxxas Stampede platform that is known for its performance, durability and value. TRAD03** 36064-1 1/10 Scale EP Monster Truck RTR Length: 16.25 in (413 mm) Width: 12.75 in (324 mm) ❚❚ Do wheelies on demand and reach top speeds of 30+ mph! ❚❚ ❚❚ Fully assembled and Ready-To-Drive® ❚❚ Long-range Traxxas TQ™ radio system ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ 4-amp fast charger included ❚❚ Proven durable, brushless ready driveline ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ Fully independent suspension ❚❚ Fully waterproof Includes 3000 mAh 7-Cell NiMH Traxxas battery with iD™ Powerful Titan® 550 motor Smooth and dependable XL-5® electronic speed control Smooth oil-filled Ultra Shocks™ TRAD26** 36094-1 1/10 Scale EP Monster Truck RTR Length: 16.25 in (413 mm) Width: 12.75 in (324 mm) Hi-torque steering servo Ball-bearing transmission Revo®-Spec Torque Control™ slipper clutch Long story short... ® 14 June 2015 ❘ Go head-to-head with your friends in monster truck battles pitting Skully against Craniac! TRAD03** TRAD26** FEEL — AND HEAR — THE DIFFERENCE! You’ll find these exciting innovations on Slash 2WD and 4WD Brushless Short Course Trucks! Introducing new features that boost performance and ramp up the realism for Traxxas models! TSM (Traxxas Stability Management) is an electronic handling system that uses sensors to act as a co-pilot, constantly making corrections before the vehicle gets out of control. It provides arrow-straight acceleration, faster corner speeds, harder braking, and more control. TSM can be adjusted from the TQi transmitter’s Multi-Function knob from off to maximum stability or any level in between. Sampled from Traxxas team trucks, On-Board Audio supercharges your driving fun with loud, high-power sound! You control the volume of the engine revving and gears shifting, adding another dimension to your Traxxas R/C experience! ❚❚ Prevents fishtailing and spinouts on slippery surfaces, even with full-throttle acceleration ❚❚ Faster cornering with more control ❚❚ Does not intrude on the driver’s control ❚❚ Adjusts from 0% to 100% from the transmitter w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NE W P R O DUCT 58076-21 TRAD32** Slash VXL 1/10 Scale Brushless SC Truck RTR 68086-21 TRAD34** Slash 4x4 1/10 Scale Brushless SC Truck RTR ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ Real 900+ HP engine sound Authentic gear shifting Engine Revving Mode Volume control Long story short... Rugged and waterproof Stability Management and On-Board Audio are fun features that enhance the fun factor of driving Traxxas vehicles! TRAD32** TRAD34** www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 15 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT PICK YOUR POWER FROM NOVAK’S NEWEST PAIRINGS NOVC3184 NOVC1848 M2 Dig 3S/Dual Terra Claw 55T Brushed Combo ❚❚ ❚❚ Unique combo for dual brushed motor and dig control for rock crawling and other precise movement application Activ8 V2/4PHD 4-Pole 4x4 SCT Brushless System 5200kV ❚❚ Extreme-duty 5A BEC to handle the demands of today’s high powered servos ❚❚ On-board programming for easy customization including electronic motor timing; Pit Wizard Plus compatible Four throttle profiles: Dig, Proportional Dig, Single Output, and Dual Independent NOVC3256 NOVC3128 GTB3/Ballistic Boss VTA Race Combo ❚❚ Premium VTA racing system that pairs Novak’s race-ready GTB 3 ESC with the Ballistic Boss 25.5T VTA motor ❚❚ Eleven on-board adjustments maximize on-track performance — no external programming device needed NOVC3183 Activ8 V2/Vented Ballistic 550 4x4 SCT Pro System 4.5T ❚❚ Activ8 V2 features a dual-level shock absorption system and silicone sealed case to handle the rough terrain ❚❚ Compatible with Pit Wizard Plus; motor is ROAR approved for 4x4 SCT Crusher Rock Crawler Brushless System 13.5T (2S) ❚❚ Rugged sensor-based combo for 2S rock racing, rock crawling, scale, trail hauling, & non-racing “go-fast” setups ❚❚ Complete onboard programming — nothing extra needed NOVC3511 4PHD 4-Pole 4x4 SCT Pro Brushless Motor 5200kV ❚❚ 4-pole, 12-slot high-torque sensor-based motor (66.5L x 35.9D mm) ideal for pro 4X4 short-course truck racing ❚❚ High-temperature 4-pole, precision-balanced Neodymium rotor, Kevlar wound for ultimate ruggedness Long story short... From crawling to racing to off-roading, Novak has the high-performance motor/ESC system that will help you get the most out of your model! 16 June 2015 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NE W P R O D UCT GGT10 10cc Gasoline Engine ❚❚ Easy, glow-driver starting eliminates the added cost and extra weight of ignition modules and batteries ❚❚ Runs on available and affordable regular unleaded gasoline ❚❚ Included PD-08 regulating pump ensures consistent fuel flow and top performance regardless of tank position, attitude or altitude ❚❚ PowerBoost Pipe improves performance at idle, full-throttle and all points in-between OSMG1510 GGT10 10cc Gasoline Engine Displacement: 0.594 cu in (9.73 cc) Bore: 0.945 in (24.0 mm) Stroke: 0.846 in (21.5 mm) Practical RPM Range: 2,000-11,000 Output: 1.58 hp @ 10,000 rpm Total Weight: 19.8 oz (561 g) Engine: 15.97 oz (453 g) Muffler: 3.81 oz (108 g) Includes: G5 glow plug, E-3071 muffler, PD-08 pump & Tygon fuel line w/inline filter w w w.g p d ealer.c o m THE GASOLINE ADVANTAGE FOR .40-SIZE AIRCRAFT ® ❚❚ Includes muffler mounting hardware, drive hub, prop nut and washer ❚❚ Forged steel conrod features needle bearings at the bottom ❚❚ Same mount size as the 46AX and 55AX for easy retrofits Long story short... Starting ease, consistent performance and gasoline convenience and economy make the GGT10 an ideal choice for .40-size planes. Traxxas® Stability Management System Experience all the power engineered into Traxxas vehicles! ❚❚ Provides more secure control on loose dirt, smooth concrete, even ice and snow ❚❚ Senses the vehicle’s direction and makes steering corrections for straight-ahead full-throttle acceleration without fishtailing or spinouts ❚❚ Also makes intuitive corrections during cornering ❚❚ Dramatically improves braking, keeping the vehicle arrow-straight until it comes to a complete stop 6533 TRAL6533 Stability Management System ❚❚ Can be accessed and adjusted via the multi-function knob on the TQi transmitter Traxxas® EZ-Peak™ Dual NiMH/LiPo Dual Charger w/iD The fast, easy way to optimize Traxxas battery power! ❚❚ Recognizes Traxxas iD batteries to automatically program and optimize charger settings ❚❚ Charge a NiMH and LiPo battery simultaneously at up to 50 watts (4 amps) each, or charge a single battery at 100 watt output in HighOutput mode ❚❚ Progress bar and audible alerts keep you informed 2972 TRAP2972 EZ-Peak Dual NiMH/ LiPo Dual Charger w/iD Products for everyone! ❚❚ Storage Mode protects LiPo batteries by safely preparing them for extended storage www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 17 NO W I N - STO CK BRUSHLESS POWER RAMPS UP THE SPEED — AND THE FUN! SPEED ™ Ready-to-Run 1/18 Scale BRUSHLESS 4WD Vehicles w w w.g p d ealer.c o m w w w.g p d ealer.c o m RECENT H OT R E LE AS E Hobby-quality brushless vehicles starting at just $149 99 sed price nimum adverti *Suggested mi ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ 18 Easy to drive for beginners Loads of fun for advanced drivers too Fully adjustable independent suspension Separate ESC, receiver and servo Big Bore oil shocks Shock towers with multiple mounting points High-traction tires with foam inserts June 2015 ❘ ❚❚ ❚❚ Gear differentials ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ AC wall charger & charge monitor ❚❚ Five different models to choose from From the Experts: Modelers of all skill levels will enjoy racing and bashing with these compact, brushless buggies and trucks! All are fully assembled and complete – even “AA” batteries are included for the transmitter. 6V, 1300mAh NiMH rechargeable battery for extralong run times Factory painted body with factory-applied decals Tough enough to bash outdoors, small enough to enjoy in a basement or on a garage floor Tech Support 217-398-8970 DIDC0051 DIDC0052 DIDC0053 DIDC0055 DIDC0056 SC4.18BL 4WD Short Course Truck RTR MT4.18BL 4WD Monster Truck RTR BX4.18BL 4WD Buggy RTR DB4.18BL 4WD Desert Buggy RTR w/LEDs DT4.18BL 4WD Desert Truck RTR w/LEDs Products for everyone! Long story short... These super-fast, super-affordable brushless vehicles are a super value! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 19 NO W I N - STO CK w w w.g p d ealer.c o m w w w.g p d ealer.c o m RECENT H OT R E LE AS E Hi-Lo transmission with all metal internal gears Waterproof receiver box integrated into bottom of chassis Independent front suspension and rear AR60 OCP-Axle WB8 HD Wild Boar rear driveshaft with updated larger diameter design Universal axle set and M4 threaded turnbuckles Icon adjustable aluminum shocks ™ 2.2 Falken tires on 2.2 Method IFD™ Wheels Heavy duty bevel gears improves gear mesh Aluminum lower link plates for added durability and stiffness AXIC9025 - Yeti™ Length: 19.5” (495mm) Width: 12.3” (312mm) Height: 7.7” (195mm) Wheelbase: 14.2” (360mm) Ground Clearance: 2” (50mm) Weight (w/electronics): 6.51lbs (2.9kg) For additional items, see a complete list at www.GPDealer.com. ® 20 June 2015 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 Now in kit form, theYeti™ is a skillfully engineered rock racing vehicle with a solid rear axle and independent front suspension. Its distinct aesthetic and technical elements were inspired by full-size desert trucks. Its strategically engineered design supplies bashing stamina while delivering a high level of technical rock racing abilities without compromise in either category.This kit version will accept standard 1/10th scale brushed and brushless 4-pole systems and most major stick pack batteries. Precision machined aluminum shocks are standard equipment and deliver smooth suspension movement for consistent handling. It’s as serious as you want it to be; build it how you want it! The Yeti™, dirt’s new friend – NOW IN KIT FORM! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 21 NO W I N - STO CK ENJOY INDOOR FLYING FUN WITH THIS MICRO-LIGHT! Ready-To-Fly Indoor EP Flyer w w w.g p d ealer.c o m w w w.g p d ealer.c o m RECENT H OT R E LE AS E FLZA2100 INUM Indoor EP Flyer RTF Wingspan: 8.46 in (215 mm) Wing Area: 21.9 in² (1.4 dm²) Wing Loading: 2 oz/ft² (6.1 g/dm²) Length: 9 in (230 mm) Weight: 0.3 oz (8.5 g) Requires: nothing! Actual Size Everything you need is inside! Along with the pre-assembled INUM Indoor Flyer RTF you also get an interference-free 2.4GHz transmitter with built-in LiPo charger, a rechargeable 3.7V 35mAh LiPo battery and four “AA” batteries. From the Experts: You don’t need good weather to fly the INUM — any decent-sized indoor space will do! The INUM comes fully assembled and ready to go with everything you need, and exhibits slow, smooth flight characteristics with good control authority. In a small gym anyone can fly this ultralight! It’s simple for beginners, yet lots of fun for more experienced pilots — and getting airborne is super-fast and easy! ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ 22 June 2015 ❘ Pre-assembled and flight-ready Long story short... Powered by a 3.7V 35mAh LiPo battery The 2.4GHz transmitter has a LiPo charger built in Four “AA” batteries and a spare propeller are included Tech Support 217-398-8970 ® ™ Pre-assembled with everything included, the INUM Indoor Flyer is as easy as R/C gets! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 23 NO W I N - STO CK FLY BY THE COMPETITION! Lightweight aluminum front axle/hex adapter and larger front wheel bearing w w w.g p d ealer.c o m w w w.g p d ealer.c o m RECENT H OT R E LE AS E 2WD Mid Motor Electric Competition Buggy Kit Heavy-duty ball cups and ball studs allow for maximum suspension travel while reducing binding and friction V2 12mm Big Bore threaded aluminum shocks with 3mm shafts and updated O-rings New 3-gear transmission for lower rotating mass and extra acceleration, with a lightweight V2 aluminum top shaft included Lightweight, hard-anodized aluminum chassis with centralized mass and mid-motor position to improve handling on high-grip off-road tracks This Factory Lite version optimizes the platform of the hugely popular RC10B5M to excel in classes requiring spec motors. It’s also ideal for track conditions where the racer can take full advantage of the performance edge realized by the kit’s reduced weight. 24 ❚❚ Chassis fits ROAR-approved 2S saddle packs and 2S short packs using optional foam insert ❚❚ ❚❚ Heavy-duty rear axle for added strength ❚❚ Team Associated B5M clear body and wing included ASCD9000 RC10B5M Factory Lite Kit Length: 15.2 in (385 mm) Width: * Weight: * Wheelbase: 11.0-11.1 in (280-282 mm) *Final width and weight will vary with the actual electronics and tires used. ® Rear hubs feature larger bearings and easy-to-adjust camber link position and rear toe-in June 2015 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 Aluminum rear clamping drive hexes with laser etching Aluminum rear ball stud mount for added strength Factory Team upgraded ball bearing kit and titanium turnbuckles Long story short... By shedding over 75 grams, the RC10B5M Factory Lite comes in at a fighting weight that’s sure to make it a winner! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 25 FEATUR ED MA N U FACTU RE R SHARE THE FUN! There’s an ARRMA vehicle for every R/C driver! ARAD81** 1/8 Scale Brushless 4WD Speed Monster RTR w w w.g p d ealer.c o m w w w.g p d ealer.c o m FEATUR E DMAN U FA C T UR E R ARAD80** 1/8 Scale Brushless 4WD Speed Buggy RTR ARAD83** 1/10 Scale Brushless 4WD Short Course Truck RTR Bring your friends into the excitement of racing and bashing with ARRMA vehicles! Once you’ve experienced the thrill of tearing across rugged terrain, going all-out on any surface and catching big air off of a jump, you’ll want everyone you know to get in on the action! ARRMA makes vehicles that make it happen, because they’re engineered for maximum durability, performance...and fun! Nothing beats the adrenalin rush of bashing and thrashing in your favorite venue, or trying to “out-do” your friends in offroad adventures, so check out the entire line of quality-built ARRMA vehicles, and spread the word. Remember what your mother told you: it’s always better to share! ARAD82** 1/8 Scale Brushless 4WD Speed Truggy RTR You get all this — and much more — with every ARRMA model: 26 ❚❚ Factory-assembled and Ready-To-Run... just install your battery and go! ❚❚ Dual-threat vehicles that are bash-ready and racing-capable ❚❚ Equipped with powerful ARRMA brushless motors and ESCs ❚❚ ❚❚ Fully waterproof electronics ❚❚ Super-tough steel and composite components ❚❚ 2.4GHz radio transmitter and receiver * *Maximum speed achievable with recommended gears and 6S LiPo battery. ARAD86** 1/8 Scale Brushless 2WD Desert Buggy RTR Premium lightweight anodized aluminum parts June 2015 ❘ ARAD52** 1/10 Scale Brushless 2WD Monster Truck RTR Tech Support 217-398-8970 Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 27 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m FEATUR E DMAN U FA C T UR E R FEATUR ED MA N U FACTU RE R GO WITH THE RIDES THAT RULE! No matter which Team Durango kit you choose, you know it’s been race-tested and driver approved! “This truck absolutely flies great; it’s well balanced with no mods needed for weight distribution. When it lands it settles immediately, so you can get right on it and gain time. I’m able to push the envelope and not worry about it. It is very, VERY robust.” — Mike Lopes The results are in: Team Durango’s newest kits are a smashing success! Under grueling conditions against top competition, the DEX8, DEX8T, DNX8 and DESC10 proved that they have what it takes to own the podium. Cutting-edge features such as the patent-pending sliding gear mesh deliver the performance and handling racers need to drive with confidence. And legendary Team Durango durability means these models can take whatever is thrown at them, and dish it out as well. When veteran drivers are this excited about a line of R/C vehicles, it pays to take notice! “These models feel so much more planted and handle rough conditions way better than the old cars.” — Stuart Lewis “Let’s just start with this...I LOVE THIS BUGGY! I really like having a car that does what I tell it, and does it RIGHT NOW! I also like NOT having to dig through parts trees to find every little part for every step! — Brian Malone 1/8 Scale 4WD Nitro Buggy Kit 1/8 Scale 4WD Electric Truggy Kit TDRC0211 TDRC0402 1/8 Scale 4WD Electric Buggy Kit TDRC0302 1/10 Scale 4WD Electric Short Course Truck Kit TDRC0142 ® 28 June 2015 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 29 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWPRODU CT RC MINI ACTION FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SETS Hot Stuff! ❚❚ ❚❚ Realistic, small scale vehicles for authentic fun! ❚❚ ❚❚ Unique fire extinguisher packaging. ❚❚ Store the included traffic cones in the remote control lid. ❚❚ ❚❚ LED lights make low-light play fun. ❚❚ ❚❚ Vehicles charge quickly from the controller. Choose between two fire engines, a police car, or collect them all. Where’s the emergency? With RC Mini Action Fire Extinguishers Sets you get one of two fire engines or a police car that really drive and charge from the controller! w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT Look for the cool counter display in your local store! 2-channel 27 MHz remote control with forward and reverse. Ages 8+ RMXH9265 Mini RC Police/Fire Display Set (12 Pack) Specifications: Charging Time: 1-2 minutes Driving Time: 6-10 minutes Range: 16.4 ft (5 m) Length: 3.14 in (79.8mm) Width: 1.37 in (34.8mm) Individual sets also available! RMXH9266 Mini RC Police/Fire Assorted Long story short... Fun to run and easy to use, RC Mini Action Fire Extinguishers are perfect for your mini RC enthusiast. Everything you need for fun runs is included in one unique package. 2 June 2015 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 3 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP RO DU CT Sequoia™ Rocket Kit ® Maximum mini engine power! Features: ❚❚ Laser cut wood fins Requires some gluing, sanding and painting. Features laser cut wood fins, plastic or balsa nose cones, self-stick or waterslide decals, unfinished body tubes and step-by-step instructions. ❚❚ Balsa nose cone ❚❚ Waterslide decals 7238 ESTT7238 Estes Sequoia Rocket Kit Length: 20 in (50.8 cm) Diameter: 0.74 in (19 mm) Weight (Approx.): 1.1 oz (31.2 g) Projected Altitude: 350 ft (107 m) 12-inch (30.5 cm) recovery parachute Requires: A3-4T (first flight) or A10-3T engines, launch system, starters and recovery wadding Long story short... Over 20” tall and quick off the launch pad, the Sequoia is sure to blast off the shelves this summer! 1/25 2014 CORVETTE® STINGRAY™ A dream on wheels The 2014 Corvette® Stingray™ is the seventh generation of America’s sports car. The first Corvette in 1953 was a ground breaking vehicle, and the 2014 Corvette continues this tradition. The “cutting edge” design of the C7 Corvette makes use of the most advanced materials available today. The performance results are impressive, with a 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) time of only 3.8 seconds. Kit features Snap Tite® construction, one-piece body molded in color, metal axles, soft black tires, and more. 85-1982 RMXS1982 Total Parts: 37 Skill Level: 2 Length: 6.9 in (176.2 mm) 1/25 ‘57 FORD DEL RIO RANCH WAGON 2N1 Classic conveyance Designed to take passengers from the train to their destination, the station wagon quickly evolved into the family transport of choice for millions of Americans. The ‘57 Ford offered both 4-door and 2-door wagons. They featured Ford’s new bow-shaped frame, along with a revised suspension for an improved ride. Today, the SUV has largely replaced the station wagon, but you can get your Rio right here! Kit features two optional Rio wagon builds: Police package with roof light, screen, and radio; or standard. Both include detailed 312c.i. Thunderbird V-8, separate frame, and soft black tires. 85-4193 RMXS4193 Total Parts: 156 Skill Level: 3 Length: 8 in (203 mm) 4 June 2015 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 Early excellence Ford Panel Trucks emerged in the mid-fifties as the second generation of the F-100 series. They featured significant improvements to the engine, the chassis, and the overall styling of the model. In addition, they offered increased hauling performance and improved reliability. The panel truck variant made its way into shipping companies and small business all across the country and, eventually, across the world. After only eight years in production, Ford moved on to even bigger and better things. Kit features custom interior, bucket seats, low profile tires and styled wheels. w w w. revel l . com 1/24 ’55 FORD PANEL TRUCK 85-4337 RMXS4337 Total Parts: 93 Skill Level: 2 Length: 8.25 in (210 mm) 1/32 UH-1D HUEY® GUNSHIP Icon of an era The UH-1 Iroquois entered service with the US military in 1952 and very quickly became the lynchpin of a whole new way of waging war. Hueys with different loads and configurations could transport in troops and supplies, pull out the wounded and dead, and provide close air support. They enabled US forces to operate in hotspots across Vietnam. This kit features choice of outboard mini guns or rockets, two flight crew figures, separate doors, extensive detail, and two sets of decals. 85-5536 RMXS5536 Total Parts: 139 Skill Level: 2 Length: 15.75 in (400 mm) 1/24 JINX EXPRESS Golden goer. The Jinx Express is a rollin’ “Fort Knox” from the mind of Tom Daniel and the model makers at Monogram. It has all those “go” details you’ve come to expect from Tom: zoomie pipes, tinted hood scoop and a big bad engine. But this truck is really a bank. Drop the coins in the top slot and open the combination door at the rear to make a withdrawal. Kit features working combination rear door lock, huge rear slicks, roof mounted rear wing, and soft black tires. Molded in silver and green with chrome plated parts. 85-6899 MONS6899 Total Parts: 81 Skill Level: 2 Length: 6.6 in (168 mm) REVELL OF GERMANY® 1/72 SOVIET BATTLE TANK T-80BV Thousands strong In the mid-eighties, the thousands of Soviet Tanks arrayed in East Germany convinced NATO that the Soviets could roll across Germany and all the way to the Atlantic in just two weeks. Though the T-80 is fast and strong in all its variants, it is the BV version depicted in this kit that really excels. Explosive reactive armor on the BV variant makes it more difficult for HEAT rounds and rockets to penetrate the tank. Kit features searchlight, detailed surfaces, auxiliary fuel tank, detailed machine gun, movable turret, and four sets of decals. 03106 RVLS3106 Total Parts: 194 Skill Level: 5 Products for everyone! Length: 5.4 in (138 mm) www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 5 w w w. revel l . com 1/35 ATF DINGO 2 GE A3.3 PATSI Top dog of the Afghan desert The total protection, mobility, and speed of the ATF Dingo 2 make it a favorite of its 6-man crews. They are used in Afghanistan where their V-shaped hull mine deflector is constantly tested by ever more damaging types of IED. Though it is principally a transport, the Dingo is armed with a FLW 200 weapon platform which allows an operator to use either a .50 cal machine gun or 40 mm grenade launcher without exposing himself to fire. Kit features open/closed doors, detailed interior, detailed weapons choices, hard-top cargo cover, and three sets of decals. 03242 RVLS3242 Total Parts: 238 Skill Level: 5 Length: 6.9 in (175 mm) 1/144 AIRBUS A320 ETIHAD First to Fly by Wire Though there are tons of outstanding features of the Airbus A320, it’s most innovative characteristic is the use of fly-by-wire controls. This control type uses electrical signals rather than metal wires or hydraulics, cutting the weight and increasing the efficiency of aircraft. Though fly-by-wire had been used on fighter jets for years, the Airbus A320 was the first commercial jet liner to embrace it. Etihad Airways, based out of Abu Dhabi, flies the highly efficient and versatile Airbus A320 on many of its most popular routes. 03968 RVLS3968 Total Parts: 60 Skill Level: 3 Length: 10.28 in (261 mm) Wingspan: 9.25 in (235 mm) 1/144 MIG-31 FOXHOUND Perceptive Interceptor Of all the features that make the MiG-31 Foxhound stand out, its Passively Electronically Scanned Array Radar is perhaps the most game-changing. This array allows the MiG-31 to scan a huge swath of sky, simultaneously engage multiple targets, and guide onboard long-range missiles in to the target. Despite being nearly thirty years old, this airframe is still one of the most lethal aircraft in the world and a world record setter as well. Kit features undercarriage for ground display, external stores pylons, guided missiles, and decals for a Russian Air Force Foxhound. 04086 RVLS4086 Total Parts: 35 Skill Level: 3 Length: 6.2 in (157 mm) Wingspan: 3.7 in (94 mm) 1/72 C-54 SKYMASTER Berlin’s bread and butter Though the history of the C-54 was long and varied, it was the Skymaster’s service during the Berlin Airlift that was the most pivotal. At 10 tons a flight, the Skymaster and accompanying aircraft were able to deliver nearly two-and-a-half million tons of supplies in just under a year. The reliability, lift capacity, and speed of the four-engine Skymaster, coupled with the determination of air crews, ground crews, and civilians, enabled the US and Britain to pull off the single greatest feat in aviation history. 04877 RVLS4877 Total Parts: Skill Level: 5 6 June 2015 ❘ Length: 15.7 in (399 mm) Wingspan: 19.6 in (497 mm) Tech Support 217-398-8970 Fish beware! From Newfoundland to Norway the European fishing fleet operates daily, battling against the elements of the pitiless sea. On a three week trip, the trawler will only fish for about one week. The other two weeks will be spent travelling to and from the fishing grounds. This trawler is equipped with electronic navigation aids, echo sonar and a system which shows the density of an incoming shoal of fish. Kit features inflatable life raft containers, radar masts, life boat, double cable winch, two figures, and decals. w w w. revel l . com 1/142 NORTH SEA FISHING TRAWLER 05204 RVLS5204 Total Parts: 61 Skill Level: 3 Length: 14.7 in (373 mm) 1/24 F50 FERRARI Freaky fast Ferrari Ferrari built 349 limited edition F50 super-cars between 1996 and 1997. This V12-powered two-seater delivered Formula 1 tech and composite chassis components to a street-legal car. This 520 horsepower racer has a top speed of 201 mph (325 km/h) and a 0 to 60 (0 to 100 km/h) of only 3.8 seconds. Kit features authentic interior, opening hood, 12-cylinder engine, moving steering linkage, separate exhaust system, low profile tires, and authentic decals. 07370 RVLS7370 Total Parts: 82 Skill Level: 4 Length: 7.4 in (189 mm) 1/24 MERCEDES-BENZ ACTROS MP3 The hero of heavy haulers The MB Actros, in production since 1996, is the first heavy goods vehicle with electronic engine, braking and transmission control. High sales, long production, and Truck of the Year awards all attest to the truck’s success. The Actros sets the standard for reliability in commercial vehicles. The Actros MP3 offers a confident mix of efficiency, performance and comfort. It’s powered by the Euro 5 apporved 320 hp, 12 liter, six-cylinder OM 541 engine or the 598 hp, 16 liter OM 542 - V8. Kit features 2-axle chassis, moving steering linkage, interior detail, decals, and more! 07425 RVLS7425 Total Parts: 292 Skill Level: 5 Length: 10.2 in (259 mm) 1/72 KAWASAKI® KI10-II TYPE 95 FIGHTER COMBO The IJAAF’s final fighter bipe Designed by engineer Takeo Doi, the Ki-10 was the last fighter biplane used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force. It boasted fabric-covered, all-metal construction, along with twin 7.7 mm (.303 in) Type 89 machine guns which were synchronized to fire through the three-bladed prop. 280 Ki-10-II aircraft in all were built by Kawasaki between June 1937 and December 1938. This limited edition kit features two Kawasaki Ki-10-II Type 95 Fighter kits, along with two marking options: 1. IJAAF 2nd Air Battalion, Code: Ha and 2. IJAAF 77th Flight Regiment. 02149 Limited Edition HSGS0149 (2 kits) Total Parts: (per kit) 63 Products for everyone! Skill Level: 3 www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 7 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEW RELEASES 1/12 HONDA® NSR500 “HB HONDA” 1989 WGP500 More muscle per mile The Honda NSR500 was already a champion by the time it was revamped for the 1989 season. Top speed exceeded 190 mph (310 km/h); horsepower was rated at 165 hp (123 kW) at 12,000 rpm. With so much muscle per mile at his disposal, it’s no wonder the Honda NSR500 carried Pierfrancesco Chili to a sixth-place finish that season! This limited edition kit features new wheel parts, plus one marking option: 1. Team “HB Honda,” 1989 WGP500, 6th place rider: Pierfrancesco Chili. 21714 (Limited Edition) HSGS1714 Total Parts: 179 Skill Level: 3 1/72 F-14A/B TOMCAT “VF-74 BE-DEVILERS ADVERSARY” Testing out the “Toms” VF-74 Be-Devilers were the first US Navy Squadron to fly the Phantom II and the first to fly the F-14 Tomcat. They flew these astounding aircraft in many high-profile missions during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Towards the end of the unit’s service, they flew their F-14 Tomcats in the adversary role to help keep other units sharp. After fifty years in service, VF-74 was inactivated in 1994. This limited edition kit features two sets of Be-Devilers decals. 02152 (Limited Edition) HSGS2152 Total Parts: 211 Skill Level: 3 1/72 P-51B/C MUSTANG “AIR RACER” Breaking barriers, one flight at a time To say Jacqueline Cochran made aviation history is an understatement. Not only did she set multiple speed and altitude records, but she also won five Harmon Trophies for her outstanding piloting skills over the course of her career. This two-kit combo recreates two airshow P-51 Mustangs once flown by the legendary “Speed Queen.” This limited edition kit combo features new resin dorsal fin and fuselage bulge parts, plus two marking options: 1. P-51C: Jacqueline Cochran, Code: 90, THUNDERBIRD and 2. P-51B: Jacqueline Cochran, Code: 13. 02155 (Limited Edition) HSGS2155 (2 kits) Total Parts: P-51B 52, P-51C 53 Skill Level: 3 1/72 MITSUBISHI G3M3 TYPE 96 ATTACK BOMBER Further and faster Designed to bring strategic bombing support to the armies and navies of Imperial Japan wherever they conquered, the G3M3 was ahead of its time. It eschewed armor and defensive armament in favor of speed and multi-mission flexibility. Although this was its greatest innovation, it was also the type’s greatest downfall. Without self-sealing fuel tanks and with light defensive armament, the type could be brought down by relatively slight damage. It was considered antiquated by WWII, but fought on nonetheless. This limited edition kit features two sets of decals. 02156 (Limited Edition) 8 June 2015 ❘ HSGS2156 Total Parts: 122 Skill Level: 3 Tech Support 217-398-8970 NEW RELEASES Four decades of domination Phantom II aircraft were the last aircraft to be flown by aces in the twentieth century— carrying numerous pilots to the five kill mark and beyond. They set sixteen world speed and altitude records that stayed in place for decades. They were America’s most commonly produced supersonic aircraft. Though they have been phased out of use by the American military, nearly one hundred of these exceptional craft still provide air reconnaissance for the JASDF. This limited edition kit features decals for 302nd SQ JASDF 40th anniversary. w w w.g p d ealer.c o m 1/72 F-4EJ KAI PHANTOM “302SQ 40TH ANNIVERSARY” 02161 (Limited Edition) HSGS2161 Total Parts: 117 Skill Level: 3 1/72 TBF/TBM AVENGER & F6F HELLCAT Conquest through confusion and calamity The Philippine Island Chain was essential to Imperial Japanese war plans. It sat astride the shipping lanes that kept Japan supplied with oil. U.S. forces were sent to capture the islands and the IJN was determined to stop them. The resulting “Battle of Leyte Gulf” was one of the most confusing surface actions ever fought, but one thing was clear— American airpower enabled our forces to find, strike, and destroy the IJN in detail. This limited edition kit combo features two aircraft with three sets of decals for each. 02162 (Limited Edition) HSGS2162 (2 kits) Total Parts: 46 + 38 Skill Level: 3 1/72 P2V-7 NEPTUNE “VSA” Favored by the 51st The original P-2 Neptune was first developed for the US Navy to serve as a land-based anti-submarine patrol aircraft early in the Cold War. However, it wasn’t exclusively flown by the US 51st Squadron pilots from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) were specially trained to test and evaluate P2V-7 Neptune aircraft from spring 1963 through fall 1981. This limited edition kit features new resin vertical fin and metal sensor parts, plus one marking option: 1. JMSDF 51st Sq., Code: 4655, Shimohusa AB. 02150 (Limited Edition) HSGS4016 Total Parts: 123 Skill Level: 3 1/48 “SHIDENKAI NO MAKI” NAKAJIMA KI44-II SHOKI (TOJO) Fun with firepower Shidenkai No Maki, a Japanese manga which features aerial combats to the death between high school girls, will really flip your lid. It’s the newest dish to be dreamed up by Takeshi Nogami and we’re serving up plastic models to go with it! If you’re not into anime, you can still enjoy this cool model of one of the most sophisticated late-war Japanese fighters. These birds were heavily armed and capable of engaging the hitherto untouchable B-29. This limited edition kit features decals for two high school pilots. 64721 (Limited Edition) HSGS4721 Total Parts: 83 Skill Level: 3 Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 9 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEW RELEASES 1/48 MITSUBISHI A6M5 ZERO “THE REVENGE THAT WAS BURIED IN THE MOUNTAIN” Matsumoto’s masterful machine Appearing in Leiji Matsumoto’s battlefield manga “The Revenge that was Buried in the Mountain” in his book “The Cockpit”, the zero is an iconic symbol of Imperial Japan. This model Zero is representative of both an aircraft in the Matsumoto series and the thousands of real-life aircraft that flew during WWII. This limited edition kit features two sets of decals and special edition artwork. 64722 (Limited Edition) HSGS4722 Total Parts: 71 Skill Level: 3 1/48 F-14A TOMCAT Big, bold, and bad. Square off against MiGs with the 1/48 Scale F-14A Tomcat! Naval Fighter Squadron 21, “Freelancers” (VF-21) flew the Tomcat in Operation Desert Shield and other squadrons used it to confront enemies of the United States all over the globe. Its combination of speed, agility, efficiency, and armament made it one of the strongest of all Cold War-era fighters. Features exquisite airframe surface details, a realistic cockpit, a clear canopy, pilot figures, detailed landing gear and four waterslide decal marking options for the Jolly Rogers, Freelancers, Black Knights, and Tomcatters. 07246 HSGS7246 Skill Level 3 Total Parts: 294 Length: 15.8 in (401 mm) Width: 16 in (406 mm) 1/48 LAVOCHKIN LAGG-3 “FINNISH AIR FORCE” Fight to the Finnish The Lavochkin LaGG-3 was distinguished by wood-laminate construction, which added durability, plus two 12.7 mm Berezin UBS machine guns that delivered more burst mass than any other Soviet fighters of its era. The Finnish Air Force captured three LaGG-3s during the war, where they were primarily used as a bomber interceptor. Over 6,500 LaGG-3s were produced from 1941 until 1944. This limited edition kit features two marking options: 1. LaGG-3 early type, Finnish AF, LeLv 32, Code: LG-1 and 2. LaGG-3 late type, Finnish AF, LeLv 32, Code: LG-3. 07400 (Limited Edition) HSGS7400 Total Parts: 67 Skill Level: 3 1/48 NAKAJIMA B6N2 CARRIER ATTACK BOMBER TYPE 12 The IJN’s tough torpedo-bomber Nicknamed “Jill” by the Allies, the Nakajima B6N2 carrier-based torpedo bomber was distinguished by its swept-forward tail fin and rudder. Nine B6N2s were among the extensive fleet of aircraft found on the Japanese aircraft carrier Amagi. However, the majority of B6N2 launches were made from land, not sea. This limited edition kit features torpedo and bomb parts, plus two marking options: 1. IJN 601st NFG, Code: 601-312, Carrier Amagi, Jan. 1945 and 2. IJN 601st NFG, Code: 601-76, 601-35, Katori AB, March 1945. 07401 (Limited Edition) HSGS7401 Total Parts: 164 Skill Level: 3 10 June 2015 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 NEW RELEASES Eyes in the air Useful for spotting the enemy, spotting the fall of heavy artillery and redirecting shots, and shooing off enemy aircraft, the seaplane was considered an essential part of naval strategy before the perfection of long-range radar. As floatplanes went, the F1M2 was a fairly good aircraft. It had a 230mph top speed, three machine guns, and long range. However, the F1M2 was simply outnumbered by the hundreds of aircraft directed at the battleship Musashi during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. This limited edition kit features an F1M2 with four sets of decals. 07408 (Limited Edition) HSGS7408 Total Parts: 124 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m 1/48 MITSUBISHI F1M2 ZERO OBSERVATION SEA Skill Level: 3 1/48 F6F-3 HELLCAT “USS ESSEX” Giving them Hell For its actions during WWII, the USS Essex received 13 Battle Stars. The Essex and her air wings participated in some of the most costly and critical engagements of the entire war—at Wake, Tarawa, the Marshall Islands, Saipan, Guam, Tinian, Peleliu, and more. Along the way the fast, lethal Hellcat proved its value by shielding the home carrier from virtually every attack while smashing the opposition. Their combination of superior speed, superior armor, and superior pilot training made them the absolute masters of the air by 1944. Kit features two sets of decals. 09134 HSGS9134 Total Parts: 84 Skill Level: 3 Length: 8.4 in (213 mm) Width: 10.7 in (272 mm) AMT® 1/25 1966 Ford Galaxie Can’t spell, but it can speed The head of the full-size Ford lineup in the halcyon days of the space race, Ford Galaxies were still going strong into the mid-seventies. They featured many styling and engine options throughout their production span but the improved engines and suspension of the ’66 model led many to become racing cars. Now you can build this AMT Galaxie in stock, custom, or racing format. This Retro Deluxe kit features chrome parts, full decals, vintage artwork, and a bonus mini box. AMT904 AMTS0904 Total Parts: Skill Level: 2 AMT® 1/25 1941 Ford Woody Wooden wonder The all-wood bodied Ford station wagon is an iconic symbol of 40’s era American culture. On the coasts they became part of the developing surfer culture, and in America’s bustling heartland they served in their traditional role—conveying passengers from train stops to their destinations. Within a decade the impressive all-wood bodies of the “Woody” would be replaced by metal frames with imitation wood grain, but for now they maintained the elegance of real wood. Kit features separate frame, full interior, wood grain decals, and a bonus surfboard. AMT906 Products for everyone! AMTS0906 Total Parts: Skill Level: 2 www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 11 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m AMT 1/25 Tee Vee Dune Buggy Swift on the sands Dune buggies deliver high speed and high grip on shifting beach or desert sand. They are built in a wide variety of styles, often chopped down from full-size vehicles or even built from scrap, but they all have one thing in common—fun. There’s nothing quite so thrilling as zipping down the beach in an open-air vehicle, so build your mini masterpiece today! AMT907 AMTS0907 Dragon Models® 1/35 M1A2 SEP Making the best better The Abrams main battle tank is one of the most incredible machines ever deployed by any army. Upgrade packages like SEP (System Enhancement Package), as well as the upgrade to M1A2 standard, keep it on the cutting edge of military technology. Improved maps and communications systems allow the SEP versions of the Abrams to be more aware of the flow of battle around them. The M1A2 itself had already been upgraded with independent commander’s thermal sights and other improvements. Kit features extensive details and full decals. 3536 DMLS3536 Total Parts: 152 Skill Level: 3 Length: 9 in (228.6 mm) Lindberg® 1/35 USSR T-55 Tank Driven to destroy The frenetic development of tanks during WWII produced the T-54, but the subsequent peace and then Cold War gave the USSR the time necessary to build a truly outstanding machine. T-55 tanks were an evolution of the T-54, with better NBC protection, improved engines, improved range, improved ammunition, and more. The vehicle was so revolutionary that it is still seen on the front lines of conflicts today, sixty years after its introduction. HL415/12 LNDS0415 Lindberg Models 1/1200 Table Top Navy US Warships (2 Kits) Big bad boats of WWII USS North Carolina, a battleship launched in 1940 and USS Intrepid, a carrier launched in 1943, both made sterling contributions to the war effort. North Carolina served in most major campaigns of the Pacific War, bombarding enemy strong points and providing antiaircraft fire. Intrepid launched aircraft in support of the Island Hopping campaign and was instrumental in winning some of the most significant battles of the war. Kit features two warships with full hull or waterline hull options. HL419/12 LNDS0419 Maisto® 1/24 AL 2015 Ford Mustang Stylish speed The Mustang was designed to be the vehicle that anyone in America could afford. It became the vehicle that everyone in America wanted. Mustangs have called Americans out onto the open road for generations. Now you can build this model of the latest and arguably greatest of all Mustangs, the 2015. Kit features metal body with plastic parts. No glue or paint required. 39126 12 MAIS9126 June 2015 ❘ Total Parts: 38 Skill Level:2 Tech Support 217-398-8970 Moebius® 1/25 1961 Pontiac® Ventura SD Competitive classic 1211 MOES1211 Total Parts: 122 Skill Level: 3 Length: 8.3 in (210.8 mm) w w w.g p d ealer.c o m A heavy hitter on and off the race track, the Pontiac Ventura was a deluxe two-door hardtop with plenty of options. A 389 cubic inch displacement engine helped give it serious muscle and some Super Duty versions were up gunned to 421 cid V-8s. With an optional four-speed manual transmission, a shortened wheelbase, and a few other custom modifications, these vehicles could take any car on any drag strip on any day. Matchbox® Wings and Wheels 2 pack (12) Fly it, drive it FUN! ❚❚ Authentic Matchbox vehicles for collection, display, and fun! ❚❚ 1/64 scale vehicles CHB92 MBXV0092 Matchbox Wings and Wheels 2 pack (12) OWI-631 OWIX0631 OWI Air Power Racer ❚❚ Skybusters aircraft matched to your vehicle OWI® Air Power Racer Amazing air-powered automotive! ❚❚ Everything you need to build an air-racer ❚❚ Environmentally-friendly and educational ❚❚ Just pump and go! Travels up to 35 meters ❚❚ Made from recyclable plastic OWI® Kingii Dragon Robot King of all lizards! ❚❚ Everything you need to build a mechanical frilled lizard pet ❚❚ Infra-red sensors let it “know” you’re there ❚❚ Features two switch-selectable behavior modes ❚❚ Moves, raises the frill, eyes flash—totally cool! OWI-892 OWIX0892 OWI Kingii Dragon Robot TamiyaUSA® Spray-Work Basic Airbrush Spray on some awesome! ❚❚ Easy to operate airbrush ❚❚ Includes paint cup 74531 TAMR4531 TamiyaUSA Spray-Work Basic Airbrush Products for everyone! ❚❚ Paint wide areas and fine lines ❚❚ Eliminate paint contamination with multiple airbrushes www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 13 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m 00011 TEDX0011 Tedco Toys Light Crystal Prism 4.5” Tedco Toys Light Crystal Prism 4.5” Brighten your world! ❚❚ Comes with display base ❚❚ 4.5” tall ❚❚ Splits white light into a rainbow ❚❚ Add full-spectrum color to any room Tedco Toys Earthquake in a Can “Cantain” the cataclysm! ❚❚ Tilt the can, feel the rumble! ❚❚ Requires one “AA” battery 80977 TEDX0977 Tedco Toys Earthquake in a Can ❚❚ Ages 14+ Testors Aztec A480 Internal Mix Airbrush Set Painting perfected ❚❚ A480 Metal Airbrush & 6’ (1.8 m) hose ❚❚ General Purpose (Gray) Nozzle / .40 mm ❚❚ Instruction Manual & DVD A480L TESR0480 Testors Aztec A480 Internal Mix Airbrush Set ❚❚ Compressor Adapter & Nozzle Wrench Testors Single Use Super Glue Set (4) Stick with the best ❚❚ 4-single use glue bottles 3519C TESR1619 Testors Single Use Super Glue Set (4) ❚❚ Bonds quickly and tightly ❚❚ Adheres to most materials ❚❚ Perfect for models and more! Uncle Milton Scare Factor RC Tarantula* Creepy, crawly cool! ❚❚ Light-up eyes ❚❚ Realistic furry texture ❚❚ Independent leg movement ❚❚ Requires (2) “AA” and (2) “AAA” batteries *Same great product as UMLX2027 with new packaging 14 June 2015 ❘ 1927 UMLX1927 Uncle Milton Scare Factor RC Tarantula Tech Support 217-398-8970 CREATIVITY FOR KIDS FUN AND ACTIVITIES ® Make it, fly it, wear it, and write all about it! ❚❚ Customize 3 cool creature planes with glow in the dark paint and fly indoors or out. ❚❚ 3 foam planes – just slide on the wings and you’re ready to fly! ❚❚ Mix and match wing and tail colors for crazy creatures ❚❚ Ages 6+ w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NE W P R O DUCT CFKY1838 What’s Up? Journal CFKY1678 Glow-In-The-Dark Creature Planes Capture your doodles, dreams, pictures, poems, keepsakes and collections ❚❚ 135+ pieces: 3 washi tape rolls, pearl and rhinestone accents, transparent pages, stickers, markers, tape runner and 3 keepsake envelopes ❚❚ 20 page, hard cover, spiral-bound journal features tween-trendy multimedia style ❚❚ Ages 7+ ❚❚ Make, wrap and stack 8 fashion studded bracelets for a new look. ❚❚ 300+ iron-on metal studs and colorful faux-leather bracelets with buckles ❚❚ Triple wrap the bracelets for a cool look or wear them in your hair! ❚❚ Ages 9+ Adult supervision required when using an iron CFKY1739 CFKY1846 CFKY1936 CFKY1857 Studded Bracelets ❚❚ Creativity for Kids Duct Tape Fashion Accessories Creativity for Kids Make Your Own Holiday Snow Globes Bungee Jewelry Long story short... Perfect for kids and kids at heart, this lineup of fun and fashionable craft kits is sure to entertain for hours! Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 15 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWPRODU CT MAKE A MARVEL WITH GUILLOW’S Create something classic Building a beautiful balsa aircraft has never been easier or more fun than with Guillow’s kits! From the simplest balsa gliders to much more sophisticated scale models, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Guillow’s wooden world. GUIA0026 Balsa Glider Eagle As simple as it gets, the Guillow’s Balsa Glider Eagle is the easy to build, fun to fly wooden wonder that has delighted generations. Tune in to the tradition, get yours today! GUIA0050 Balsa Airplane Sky Streak A twist on the true classic, the Sky Streak includes a rubberband powered propeller for longer flights and louder laughter. GUIA0503 WWII Hellcat Model Kit The Hellcat scoured the seas of Japan and secured a lasting peace, no wonder it’s become such a timeless show piece. Build yours with this balsa model from Guillows. w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT GUIA0079 Balsa Glider/Airplane Assortment Jr Combo Pack (33) Way more fun than just one, this Assortment gives you dozens of gliders and airplanes you can build and fly! GUIA0602 Build By Number Piper Cub 95 Model A Cub you can really fly! This balsaconstruction model is based on the famous Piper Cub and includes a rubberband powered propeller for fun flights. GUIA0036 Balsa Glider Catapult Weird and wonderful in every way, the Glider Catapult features a 12” span main glider with a piggyback second plane and a rubber launcher with plastic handle to get it all aloft. GUIA2418 Sky Raider Display (18) Fun for the whole family or class. Get eighteen Guillow’s 24” wingspan foam gliders in one box. GUIA2650 Space Shuttle with Launcher Orbital adventures await! Launch this foam shuttle with the included hand launcher for out of this world excitement. 16 June 2015 ❘ GUIA0204 WWI Model Fokker Triplane Model Richtofen’s ride can be your pride with this 20” span balsa model. Great as a gift or as a display item, this balsa kit includes everything you need to craft an authentic looking Fokker. Tech Support 217-398-8970 GUIA4112 Airplane Design Studio Over 35 parts including wings, bodies, propellers and more let you create cool or crazy flying machines. Dream it, design it with the Guillow’s Airplane Design Studio. Long story short... Make the dream of flight a reality with models, airplanes, and gliders from Guillows! Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 17 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT 4D CITYSCAPE PUZZLES Watch cities develop beneath your fingers as you construct these amazing 4D puzzles. Each consists of a base on which you build the terrain and then erect buildings as you take a journey through time with the included time chart! FCSY4054 4D Cityscape Time Macau China 1000+pcs ❚❚ ❚❚ Learn how a city develops and evolves ❚❚ ❚❚ Get to know the geography of an area ❚❚ ❚❚ Perfect for group play Explore historic buildings and architectural styles Discover the defining moments in history Makes a great souvenir & gift FCSY4104 4D Cityscape Time 4D Taiwan 900+pcs Long story short... Experience the world in four dimensions with 4D Cityscape Puzzles! 18 June 2015 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 HEXBUG MICRO ROBOTIC CREATURES Make robotics come alive! ❚❚ ❚❚ Build four different creatures from one kit ❚❚ Includes 650+ snap-together pieces and seven electronic elements ❚❚ ❚❚ ❚❚ Compatible with other VEX Robotics kits Program your creation with switches on its head w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NE W P R O DUCT Automatic and controlled modes available Ant, Scarab, Spider, and Strandbeast all buildable in one kit and available separately IFIX3346 IFIX3347 IFIX3348 IFIX3349 Hex Bugs VEX Ant Robotics Kit Hex Bugs VEX Scarab Robotics Kit Hex Bugs VEX Spider Robotics Kit Hex Bugs VEX Strandbeast Robotics Kit IFIX3299 VEX Robotics 4-in-1 Kit ❚❚ ❚❚ A pet fish you can control! ❚❚ 4 color options and life like markings ❚❚ Ages 3+ IFIX4086 Lighted Aquabot 3.0 Remote Control Single 3-speed, 3-dimensional movement IFIX4087 IFIX4088 Hex Bugs Lighted Aquabot Jellyfish Hex Bugs Lighted Aquabot Seahorse Long story short... Science is the future of mankind. You can help introduce your little engineer to the wonderful world of science with these fun, entertaining, and educational robotics kits! Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 19 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT BALITONO WOOD PAINTING KITS ® With Balitono, there is always something to build! From wind chimes to tanks, we have whatever calls to your creativity. Pick your favorite subject and put together something perfect today. BLTY1414 Wind Chime BLTY1424 Nutcracker Drummer ❚❚ Wooden hummingbird wind chime you can decorate yourself! ❚❚ Bring Christmas joy closer when you build this Nutcracker Drummer Includes stencils, stickers, varnish, acrylic paint, and brushes ❚❚ ❚❚ Full instruction sheet with painting guide included 1 drummer, gem stones, fur, stickers, metallic finish, acrylic paint, and paintbrushes ❚❚ ❚❚ Plan your next project with Balitono’s free painting app Full instruction sheet with painting guide included ❚❚ BLTY1460 Polar Express Deluxe Paint Kit BLTY1524 Army Tank ❚❚ Build a balsa boomer to decorate and destroy ❚❚ ❚❚ 1 tank, stickers, stencils, paints, and brushes Full instruction sheet with painting guide ❚❚ ❚❚ Haul in the spirit of Christmas ❚❚ Full instruction sheet with painting guide included Engine, conductors car, passenger car, caboose, stickers, finish, acrylic paint, and brushes See GPDealer for a complete list of everything Balitono has to offer. Long story short... Balitono paint kits are pre-cut wood models that you can decorate to your delight! 20 June 2015 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 RAVENSBURGER PUZZLES ® Piece together something perfect Find your perfect puzzle! Choose from landscape, monument, history, map, animal, and works of art puzzles from 300 to 2,000 pieces. Made with extrathick cardboard, fine, linen-structured paper, and exclusive steel cutting tools, no two pieces are alike yet all feature perfect fit and exceptional beauty. w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NE W P R O DUCT RVBY1477 Caribbean Boats, 1000pcs RVBY1571 Mary’s General Store, 300pcs RVBY1903 Window Buddies, 500pcs— Large Format RVBY1660 Colorful Marina, 500pcs Long story short... Perfect for rainy days and staying in out of the heat of summer, Ravensburger puzzles offer entertainment and scenic beauty you can touch. For puzzle quality you can see and feel, choose Ravensburger. Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 21 w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NEWP R ODU CT BUFFALO GAMES PUZZLES Build a Buffalo beauty From the enchanting scenery of the 2000 piece “Pine Road Service” and 750 piece “Mont Saint Michel, France” to the classic nostalgia of “Evergreen” and “Boba Fett”, Buffalo Games Puzzles has something for everyone! BUFY1613 Photo Mosaic Star Wars Boba Fett 1000pcs BUFY1269 Evergreen 1000pcs BUFY2043 Pine Road Service 2000pcs BUFY1757 Mont Saint Michel France 750pcs Long story short... Buffalo Games Puzzles are made in the USA from high-quality materials! And, with their wide range of subjects and piece counts, there is a Buffalo Puzzle for everyone to adore. 22 June 2015 ❘ Tech Support 217-398-8970 MOTORIZED BOATS T UR N H ER E F OR RADIO CONTROL PRODUCTS LATB0530 Samson Tugboat Find new depths of adventure! ❚❚ Beautiful display piece and operational R/C boat in one! ❚❚ Laster pre-cut high-quality plywood boards ❚❚ Engine, propeller, and shaft ready to sail ❚❚ Brass accessories, die-cast parts, name sticker and more ❚❚ Step by step instructions and DVD tutorial ❚❚ Requires radio, servo, receiver, battery and charger to transform from static to RC w w w.g p d ealer.c o m NE W P R O DUCT LATB0531 Atlantis Fishing Trawler Long story short... Combining simple elegance with sophisticated R/C components delivers a pair of boats that are both exceptional display items and fun to run on the water. Products for everyone! www.gpdealer.com ❘ June 2015 23