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Continueing through the show we find SonicTronics. They are a long established company who make high quality model aircraft hardware and accessories including their Ni-Starter which is basically the gold standard for glow plug lighters.
Wing Sling is one of those companies many people look at and say "Why didn't I think of that?". The concept of hanging a model with soft straps to cradle and support the model while being gentle on the finish instead of hard dowels or plywood cradles that never seem to fit the models countours, just makes sense. Sales seemed to be pretty good for this new company as it took very little in the way of a sales pitch once modelers saw how easy the Wing Sling was to use.
Kennedy Composites produces a full line of composite sailplanes and electric models utilizing the latest in composite structural materials and methods while remaining relatively easy to build. THey also carry building materials, power and flight systems to outfit your model the way the designed intended.
Eagle Tree Systems was present once again with their ever growing line of data recording, flight monitoring and telemetry equipment. The components of these systems are very reasonably priced and are surprisingly feature packed.
Micon with their Wireless Camera system was right next door. Their miniature wireless camera system is small enough to mount in most moderate sized R/C aircraft and surface models. With their system, you can virtually drive an R/C car from the view of a video monitor.
Next we see Dawg House R/C. They specialize in moderate to large size scale aerobatic models as well as the engines, radio gear and accessories needed to complete and maintain them.
Dynamic Balsa & Hobby Supply kits an impressive list of scale cockpit kits for many of the more popular airplanes on the market today. Their list includes models built from plans, kits and even ARF's.
Radical R/C has been busy adding new models to their own line of mini and micro sized electric R/C airplanes. These laser cut kits look to be of exceptional quality and very easy to build. These new kits compliment the extensive list of high quality kits from other manufacturers they also sell and help outfit.
Polk's Hobby is next on our trip through the show. Long known for their Tracker and Lancer line of transmitters, they also carry several nice looking model airplane and boat kits as well as everything needed to complete them.
Scande Research is still doing well with thier line of micro size model aircraft and the ever popular Demon flying wing.
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Here we find Winged Shadow Systems produces flight data recording systems to record things like how high or how fast your model traveled. They also produce systems that measure and record battery volatage during flight to help determine if you have your electric power plant set up for best power and efficiency, or it can be used to monitor how much of a load on the batteries your radio equipment is generating during flight.
Ritch's Brew was a popular stop for modelers looking to buy a case or more of their well liked glow fuel.
Next we see the Weak Signals own raffle booth. Here you could purchase tickets for the raffle to benefit the clubs scholarship fund. I know it's tough to tell from the photo, but there were prizes stacked all the way to the floor behind the table.
Macs Products was selling their well known muffler and tuned pipe systems. They produce bare pipes and headers, as well as pre-tuned systems for many popular engines.
TME, Tejera Microsystems Engineering Inc. produce Lithium battery chargers, battery management systems and a nice smoke system. They also produce high end audio equipment as well as design custom microprocessor electronics.
Radio South was back again this year. They are a full service house for R/C equipment of all types. They also sell radio systems, paint and their own very high quality glow plug drivers.
CST - The Composite Store carries just about anything you could ever want or need in composite construction. Whether you need building materials and tools or vacuum bag supplies, they have what you're looking for. And, they can help you use those items to their fullest potential.
Cool Chem with their Cyanopoxy adhesive was doing demos and selling adhesive kits all weekend long. This is not your ordinary CA glue. This stuff is extremely strong even on materials regular CA has a difficult time sticking to.
Assurance is the distributor for the very well known Align line of R/C helicopters. They did not have anything for sale, but they more than happy to answer any questions posed about the models or where to buy them.
Dave Patrick Models is back up and running and the problems that plagued them previously should all now be in the past. Look forward to seeing their models available again very shortly with a service organization dedicated to providing their customers with the absolutely best service anywhere.
Kangke USA was on hand displaying several of their designs as well as Brison and Evolution gasoline engines.
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Let's keep right on rolling down to the Mecoa booth. Mecoa has been producing model engines for many, many years. They produce K&B, Mecoa, Toki, Fuji, HP, HB, Kavan, RJL and many vintage reproductions as well.
Du-Bro had their hardware products on hand. They have been expanding their small electric line quite a bit in the last year to keep up with that very fast growing aspect of the hobby.
Century Helicopter had a bunch of great looking models on display. They even had the prototype for their new 90 size electric powered model. The specs are pretty scarce at this time, but it does have a fully carbon fiber frame, 25mm diameter tail boom, 700 size motor and main blades in the 690mm - 710mm range.
CS Precision is our next stop to take a look at their high performance 2-stroke engines. They make engines for airplanes, boats and helicopters. They also make several small diesels including an absolutely tiny one that is only .024 cubic inch in displacement.
Batteries America had batteries of all types, sizes and configurations available. They even had loose cells in case you prefer to build your own packs or have a special needs requirement where a preassembled pack wouldn't work. They also carry chargers and everything else you need to keep your batteries healthy and in top performance for a long time to come.
Jet Hanger Hobbies was present again this year with their well known and good flying R/C jet aircraft models. Or, if you want something a little different to take to the lake, check out the turbo shaft powered Miss Budweiser they had on display!
R/C Aircraft Graphics had several of their signs and graphics available for sale. They can also custom create anything you need for just about any project whether it's R/C related or not.
Ohio Superstar had their tail wheels, Super Hinges and other products available for sale at the show.
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RCA Models has a very diverse product line. They kit a One Design airplane as well as a B-25. They also make a slick transmitter tray and a sailplane launch winch.
Roy Vaillancourt of Vally Aviation looks like he's enjoying himself. And why shouldn't he? He's was Toledo talking about scale R/C airplanes with modelers all weekend.
Hi Alpha Aviation Hobbies produces another one of those "why didn't I think of it" items. Gearlegs. Gearlegs attach to the landing gear of your airplane to keep it secure on the way to and from the flying field or on your storage rack at home. They have several configurations available for models of many different sizes.
Miniature Aircraft had their helicopters and accessories on display.
Classic Aero was back again this year and they have expanded their selection of unusual kits. New for this year are two different Aeronca K's and Loening Amphibian Biplane. The complicated looking float on the Loeing is actually very easy to build as it uses ABS plastic shells over a strong central crutch. Also new are their light weight built up floats specifically tailored to light electric models.
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I did not get the name of the manufacturer or the cool looking Starchaser R/C missile and GTP Flying Car. Both looked like they would be a lot of fun. The missile is built with an absolute minimum number of parts making assembly a snap. The missile body is simple an 8 sided rolled tube of foam. If you know the name of the manufacturer, please let me know.
Aero-Model Inc. had their Hacker line of brushless motors on hand. They produce motors from the tiniest indoor slow flyer to absolute giants as well as helicopters and all are extremely well made.
Doctor Diesel was present with their line of all things diesel. In addition to carrying the PAW line of engines which range in size from .030 to .60, they also carry everything you need to run and care for your model diesel engine.
Spirit of Yesteryear had their line of old timer models on display as well as for sale.
RC Showcase had enough ZDZ, RCS and Roto engines on hand to make most normal airplane modelers cry.
TJR/MATE Partners had a very nice airplane cart/stand on display. This cart is of heavy duty construction with square steel tubing to handle large models. It also has wheels to make moving the model around the field or work shop a breeze. And even better, it folds down flat for easy storage in the corner of the shop or your car/truck on the way to the field.
The Society of Antique Modelers had a lot of very good information available for anyone interested in flying models from a by gone past.
RJRCoolTools.com is just what their name implies. They have all kinds of cool tools that you may be hard pressed to find elsewhere. Everything is of the right size for modelers and all of good quality stuff. If you cannot find your odd ball tool here, you may have to make it yourself!
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