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Default RE: iHobby Expo 2007 - RCUniverse on site coverage

Here we find Innovative Designs. Their line of Scorpion brushless motors and X-Caliber Li-Po batteries are making strong inroads in these highly competitive areas of the hobby. Their newest line of brushless outrunner motors boast 90%+ efficiency ratings making them some of the most efficient motors available on the market. This is even more impressive considering their prices are considerably lower than many "budget" motors of the same size. In addition to being very efficient, these motors utilize superior quality wiring and magnets rated to 180 degrees C. What this means is it is very unlikely you will damage a Scorpion motor even if run hot. Even though the motors are less likely to be damaged by heat, they all have angled vents machined into the end bell which effectively creates a built in cooling fan for the motor. Motor sizes range from 22 - 40mm and 110 - 2000W. Once you pick out a motor, you'll need a way to get power to it and that is where the Scorpion ESC's come in. Every ESC includes a programming card. That alone will save you money as most other manufacturers sell their programmers as a separate add-on. If that isn't cool enough, how about a remote control programmer? That's right, you can program many of these ESC's with a remote control. This means you will not have to dig the ESC out of your model to make changes to it. Simply turn on the programming switch on the ESC and enter the changes with a convenient hand held remote control. When you are finished, flip the switch again and you are ready to go. The newest ESC's are also able to be updated with new firmware via a computer interface. Last on their list is their line of X-Caliber Li-Po batteries. The batteries are offered in the Black, Red and White-Knight series to correspond with different maximum discharge rate and have capacities of 250 - 4400mAh.

Innovative Hobby Products was there with an impressive line up of large scale RC cars and trucks. How about that giant Humvee painted up like the American Flag!

Corally USA is next down the isle with their world class on-road RC cars.

Vantage was on hand with their line of suspension parts and hop-ups for RC cars and trucks. Check out that stretched T-Maxx with their fully carbon fiber chassis and suspension.

Mercury Adhesives was there with their line of scientifically engineered CA adhesive solutions. These adhesives are engineered for specific applications to provide the greatest performance and superior strength. If that's not good enough, how about a never clog cap unlimited warranty?

Four Pi. Inc. was present with their line of RC airplane kits, ARF's. glue, hardware, video tapes, books, and rubber powered planes.

RCer International produces a full line of RC airplanes and helicopters along with power systems and accessories. Their pre-painted helicopter canopies were very nice and showed a high degree of craftsmanship.

Sure Flite has long been known for their line of easy building and great flying scale RC airplanes. Now they have expanded into the electric side of the hobby with their own line of Li-Po batteries and chargers aimed at high performance models.
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