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MOA Losi Comp Crawler

moa_losi-01My MOA (Motor On Axle) Losi Comp Crawler. This was my 2nd 2.2 Comp Crawler from Losi. I picked this one up new to build as a MOA crawler instead of the stock configuration of "Shafty".

 

Shafty Losi Comp Crawler

shaft_losi-01My Shafty Losi Comp Crawler. This was my 1st 2.2 Comp Crawler from Losi. I picked this one up after playing with my Losi Mini Rock Crawler and wanting to get a competitive 2.2 crawler.

 

Losi Mini Comp Crawler

fat-dog_chassis_build-10This little rock crawler started out as a stock Losi Mini Crawler I purchased from the EFExpo. I modified things as I broke them or wanted more performance. It transformed into this crawler after many upgrades, and was finally traded off for  the Traxxas Slash I now own.

 

Traxxas Slash

slashThis is my Traxxas Slash. Fully upgraded, there are very few stock parts left on this awesome truck. I got this one in a trade for my Losi Mini Rock Crawler, and I really enjoy this thing.

It has a brushless Velinion System, 2.4ghz RX, Thunder Tech Outlaw Chassis, RPM parts all around, aluminum shock caps, aluminum steering belcrank, 1/8 Buggy adaptors and wheels, Rouge Elements SCAB (Simple Clutch Adjustment Button), front sway bar and Fusion-Pack 5200mAh 7.4v Battery.

The truck is very fast on 2 cell Lipo power, and uncontrollable on 3 cell with the brushless system. The outlaw chassis really helps in the corning stability and stiffness of the truck, it also lowers the center of gravity by quite a bit. I decided to go with the 1/8 Buggy wheel adapters and wheels because of the increased handling it offers. The truck corners, jumps and just overall handles much better than the stock wheels and tires available.

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Multiplex Royal Evo 9

royal_evoThis is the radio I fly everything with. 9 Channels and infinite programmability make this a top notch radio for everything from Simple 2 channel planes, 6 channel CCPM helicopters and complex multi flight phase DLGs & Gliders.

Mine has the synthesized transmitter module which allows me to tune to any of the available frequencies to match my aircraft as needed. I try and stay on Ch. 46, but every so often at big events the need to switch can happen and I'm set. Great battery life and awesome ergonomics make this a treat to hold while flying. You can rotate the gimbals to match the angle your fingers or thumbs need to get good straight up and down motion out of them.

 

Weasel Pro

weasel-topWeasel Pro from Dream-Flight. This is the original Weasel Pro kit, all EPP and covered in UltraCoat. Stickers and lettering were cut out in vinyl on my plotter.

I built this one to fly at the 2009 WeaselFest in Goleta, California. This is an annual get together held by Weasel owners now for many years. My vacation and the 09' WeaselFest were in sync and I got to go meet the designer of the Weasel, Michael Richter, and tons of other great Weasel pilots. Traditionally this is held at the birthplace of  the Weasel, Ellwood Bluffs in Goleta.

 

T-Rex 450

t-rex_450My T-Rex 450. This heli was given to me by a friend, I've yet to really fly it much. I need to paint up a new canopy for it, its kind of a shame I've never painted a canopy for myself, only friends!

It has a GY401 Gyro, Scorpion brushless motor, and digital servos all around. All Aluminum head and Tail, carbon fiber chassis.

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L.A. Heli Y-UFO

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This fun little multi rotor helicopter is the Y-UFO from L.A. Heli, sold in the US by GotHeliRC.com. This one is the base Rev.1 kit with carbon fiber canopy, and Rev.2 motors. Its a fun little aircraft that keeps you on your toes when flying. 

Description from gothelirc website:

A hover-craft designed with on-board gyros and mixing board that does not require a computer radio. The Y-UFO can be hovered or flown in fast circuits like a helicopter. The Y-UFO utilizes (3) brushless motors mounted on anodized aluminum arms spanning 940mm (almost 1 full meter), and weighing in at 400-grams. Flight times range from 8-15 mins depending on the battery used.

Y-UFO Review on RCGroups.com