Redcat Racing recently announced the Whirlwind Quadcopter.  The Whirlwind is an affordable RTR quad for beginners and comes complete with two lipo batteries, a charger and spare rotors and features a rotor guard to minimize damage when learning to fly.

MSRP is only $69.99 but the street price is likely to be closer to $60 or less.

Everything you need is included with the Whirlwind (other than transmitter batteries) and all replacement parts are available

Black plastic rotor guard protects your quadcopter while you learn to fly

Remove the rotor guards for "pro" mode flying

Redcat's Whirlwind Quadcopter included Lipo batteries and charger

Fully RTR with 2.4ghz transmitter included

Redcat Racing just posted a few more pictures of the upcoming Chimera SR 1/5 Sand Rail.  Check out all of the new pictures on the Chimera SR's product page.

Want to build your own Chimera SR?  Check out this cool puzzle that Redcat Racing created recently.

Try to beat my time of 3:15!

I was over on the Rampage Forum this morning and came across these awesome pictures posted by Wicked of his Rampage XB and FG.  They both look so good I thought I'd share them with you

Wicked says his XB is stock other than the CPI pipe and outerwears but in the forum thread he talks about adding some 7075rc parts.  Click here to check out the forum thread

I am happy to announce that RampageShop.com has added another great aftermarket supplier - Oneill Brothers Racing (OBR).  

OBR is very well known in the large scale community as one of the premier builders of high performance yet reliable engines.  With the help of OBR, I've added several engines that are a drop-in fit for all models of Rampages.  Check out these awesome engines:

STAGE 1 - 5.5hp Zenoah 30.5cc 4 Bolt
Designed to be a direct fit in all Rampage models, this STAGE 1 motor is engineered to provide dramatically increased power while maintaining reliability and ease of use.  This engine is ideal if this will be your first high output engine as it is easy to tune and yet will completely transform your Rampage.

STAGE 2t - 7.5hp Zenoah 30.5cc 4 Bolt High Torque Engine
Originally designed specifically for the Losi 5t, this high torque, full mod is ideal for the heavy Rampage MT but will also fit all other Rampage models.  If you are looking for stump pulling torque, this is the motor for you.

STAGE 2s - 7.5hp Zenoah 30.5cc 4 Bolt High RPM Engine
Although, not as powerful as the STAGE 2t High Torque Engine, this 29.5cc revs higher and is ideal for larger tracks open fields.  This is a perfect motor choice for the XB, XSC and Chimera if you run in large, open areas and want higher top speed.

STAGE 3 - 7.0hp Zenoah 30.5cc Long Rod Engine
This high revving Long Rod 30.5cc is perfect for anyone looking for more RPM throughout the powerband.  This is a great engine for the X series Rampages but also works well in the MT and DuneRunner.

STAGE 4 - 8.5hp Zenoah 30.5cc 4 Bolt Reed Engine
Designed by OBR and Turtle Racing specifically for heavy 4x4 vehicles like the Losi 5t and Redcat Rampage MT, this motor is our most powerful option.  If you want the best of the best, check out this beast!   

Here are a couple of the most recent pictures of the soon to be released Chimera 1/5 Sand Rail.  We should have them in stock in July.

Click here to be notified as soon as they are in stock

A large shipment of Mirage 1/8 Buggies just arrived.  Both green and blue are in stock and ready to ship.

Thanks

Rob

Greg Whyte just emailed me some pics of his nice looking Rampage XT PRO with ProLine Trenchers, Aluminum Roll Cage, Shock Towers, Front and Rear Hubs and more.  Looking good Greg!


Check out the Rampage XT Gallery for more pics of Greg's XT an others too

Love it or hate it, Redcat Racing has decided on a name for the new 1/5 Sand Rail.

According to a post on RCUniverse by the owner of Redcat Racing it's going to be called the Chimera SR.  Redcat was running a naming contest on the forum and sadly, I did not vote for Rampage DB so I guess I can't complain about the new name.

According to Wikipedia, a Chimera is a "monstrous creature with parts from multiple animals" so I suppose the name works in some ways...part Rampage XSC + Part Redcat Mirage

I still prefer Rampage DB but hey...if you don't vote you can't complain.  What do you think of the name?  Leave a comment below and let us know

I was trolling the internet this morning and stumbled across these pictures of the upcoming new Rampage 1/5 Desert Buggy / Sand Rail.  The buggy has yet to be named but I've dubbed it the Rampage DB (Desert Buggy)

Check out more specs and info on the new 1/5 Sand Rail / Desert Buggy here