FS car, truck and buggy delayed further

Unfortunately, the delivery of the FS radio controlled car, truck and buggy, which was expected this week has been delayed yet again.

We hadbeen given a revised arrival date of the 12th March, this has now been extended to the 19th March. We understand that this is frustrating for those of you who have pre-ordered, and are sorry for the setback.

We can assure you that as soon as we receive them that they will be despatched.
Please check either here or our twitter page for updates.

How To Start A Nitro Radio Controlled Car

Many people who buy their first rc nitro car struggle to get it started, often believing that the car is faulty and sending it back, frustrated! These engines need tuning, and running in before they'll run smoothly, and there's a bit of a knack to it, but once you've mastered the process, you'll be running all manner of nitro engines with no problem.
Here we go:

1. Fill the fuel tank and check that the fuel lines are fitted properly, tightly and free of kinks which might impede the flow of fuel.

2. Prime the engine with fuel, the best way is by putting your finger over the exhaust or air intake and then pulling the starter cord until you see the fuel reach the engine. Once you see the fuel reach the engine pull the starter another couple of times to pull the fuel through the engine. If you can't get the fuel into the engine make sure all the screws around the engine and manifold are properly tightened and that the lid on the fuel tank is closed. If it still will not prime take the end of the fuel line that connects to the exhaust off and blow down it which should force fuel into the engine.

3. Attach your glow starter to the glow plug, this is in the hollow part of the top cooling head of the engine.

4. Pull the starter cord with short quick jerks. Avoid pulling the cord 100% of its length as this could damage the spring. If the pull start becomes very hard to pull then it means the engine is flooded. If this happens you mustn't pull the start again until you have de-flooded the engine or you could break it. If the engine is cold you may need to open the throttle a touch to help it start, also you may need to pull the start a good few times; the technique is quickly and consistently. If it is still stiff you could try unscrewing the glow plug half a turn and then when it starts tighten it up again.

5. If the setting are correct the engine should start. Disconnect the glow starter as soon as the engine is running.

The main needle adjustment is used to adjust the fuel to air mixture when you are accelerating. Once the engine is run in if it is spitting fuel from the exhaust you may want to turn the adjustment screw a little clockwise just a millimetre or so. Do not over tighten it though as this will overheat the engine and could melt the parts. When you make a change to the adjustment screw the changes will not take effect until after a couple of minutes running.

If after all this you still can't get it started, there's a couple more things you could try.

Remember that nitro engines need three things to work.

1. Good air flow through the air filter.
2. A fuel tank with fuel in it, it might seem obvious but...
3. And an ignition source, the glow plug.

Even if the glow plug glows that doesn't always mean its working well. So it's worth trying another one, just in case.

Be cautious of flooding the engine with fuel as you try to start it. Conversely make sure you don't have the high speed needle too lean, thus not giving the engine enough fuel, effectively starving it.

If its cold outside try to warm up the engine with a hair dryer or whatever other heat source you like. Engines start much easier when they are near 120*F/49*C

Air leaks in the engine itself can cause issues as well. Common locations are the base of the carburetor, the back plate, and the front bearing.

And of course make sure your fuel tubing is good and flowing fuel.

Hopefully by now your engine will be humming sweetly!

In a later blog post we'll discuss running or breaking your engine in.

RTF - Ready to Fly, What Does it Mean?

You'll see that all the radio controlled aeroplanes in our range are described as RTF or Ready to Fly, but what, exactly does RTF mean? Well it means, they're the perfect model for someone who just wants to fly a plane, without weeks of construction and building from basic components. (Pictured right is our RTF rc Messerschmitt Me-109)

However even with a ready to fly plane there are still a few little steps that need to be completed before you can actually fly it. To protect the model during transit and to keep packaging and postal costs down the planes ship in several pieces and you will normally need to attach the wings and the tailplane and a few other parts before you can fly. In most kits any tools or glue that you'll need are included; all that's required from you is about 30 minutes to complete the process.

After you've fixed the final parts to your plane, there's only two more things you'll need: batteries for the transmitter and suitable weather conditions, unfortunately we can't guarantee the latter!

Hopefully this explanation clarifies what is meant by RC planes and jets that are RTF or Ready to Fly.

1/5 Scale Monster Truck, Hummer and Baja Buggy Back in Stock

Great news! The popular ShengQi remote controlled cars are back in stock, there's the monster truck with its choice of either Hummer millitary vehicle or Ford monster truck shells.

This is an extreme model with loads of power thanks to its DZY 23cc engine with Japanese Waibro Carburetor and NGK spark plug that pushes it to speeds of up to 80 km/h! Check out the videos on our web site to see what this monster truck is capable of. There are similar 1/5th scale models with the same or less specs on the market, for over twice what we are selling these for!

Also is the stunning looking rc Baja Buggy If you are looking for a quality petrol RC buggy you will not find a better package for anywhere near this price. Hard aluminium chassis, centrifugal clutch, helical toothed differential, central gearbox, big fuel tank, over length oil filled shocks, the ShengQi Baja Buggy ticks all the boxes!

Both these models and shell varieties are now in stock and available for Free UK Next Day delivery (when order is received before 1pm).

Heng Long Panther G Pro Tank

If you fancy something different from a buggy or an rc car. Have you thought about trying your hand with our range of rc tanks. We've just posted some new photographs of the Panther G Professional, the best spec'd tank in our range.

This fantastic scale radio controlled replica from Heng Long looks great and is feature packed. The tank fires plastic bbs and is the pro version with metal tracks and parts, a built in real smoke generator and sound effects. Sound effects include emulation music, motor start-up, engine, machine-gun and cannonball when it fires a BB. Please note this tank comes in two different finishes, camo and grey.

For more information and to buy, click this link rc Panther G tank

February 2010 Video Winner

Congratulations go to Filbo who submitted his video entitled "Bug Crusher Likes to Fly". This video shows just how much power and grip these rc cars have (though towing large things with your car probably isn't advisable for the long life of the gears!)
Filbo you've won £100 credit to spend on kit at www.nitrotek.co.uk we've sent you an e-mail telling you how to claim your prize.
Thanks again for submitting the video and here it is below for all to see! Don't forget to take, edit and submit your videos and you too could win £100 to spend at Nitrotek!

January 2010 Video £100 Winner

The winning video for January 2010 is Adam Williams' excellent footage of his Starmax F-5E Tiger EDF Jet Fighter. We loved the camera angles, the on board video and the editing to make it short and entertaining, just enough to leave you wanting to see more. The backing music worked with the video, and a great landing finished it perfectly!
So Adam you've won £100 of Nitrotek credit, well done!


Everyone, film, edit and upload your videos of you and your models and you to could win £100 in Nitrotek credit!

New Entry Level and Race Ready Buggies on the way

Coming on or around March 19th 2010, new to the Nitrotek range are two 1/8 scale buggies from Acme: there's the entry level, low cost Attacker and the full featured, race ready Warrior. They are available for pre-order now at a £10 or £20 saving on the usual model price (depending on model ordered).

The ACME Warrior is a fully built, fully featured, race ready, top of the range 1/8 scale off-road buggy, and comes with many feature enhancements to make this great looking car not only look the part but 'be' the part! There are two versions available here, the standard and the Pro, both have high quality components, and a powerful .21 nitro engine.

The warrior is built using advanced components and innovative engineering to get the best performance out of your package. It has a newly developed C-hub steering system, where the king pin axis extends to the wheel centre (see picture right) this feature improves steering performance. It has a specially designed suspension system, with twin adjustable rear suspension modes which allows for a flexible driving mode and a smooth driving mode.

Part of its performance is due to the lightweight ultra-compact gear box; this has a low centre of gravity, assisting with grip and control. The gearbox is also built to be highly durable, so that it can cope better with the hard knocks associated with buggy use.

It has been engineered with a gear ratio that offers both superb acceleration and a high top speed. Not only this but the gearbox consists of all steel gear and is of a pinion design which makes it easier to maintain and repair.

The Warrior is built around a solid aluminum chassis, which has a width of only 129mm; this centralised chassis design allows quicker steering and faster response. The blows are cushioned by the 16mm super big bore oil shocks, pictured left. The Warrior also has fully adjustable sway bar ball cups, and an adjustable high-downforce wing for better traction and stability.

Some features are specific to the Pro version and are not found on the standard version:

• The standard model uses the normal dogbone, not CVD as in the Pro;
• The standard version hasn't been equipped with the Front & Rear Swaybar system;
• There are only 2pcs diff.gears which on front, rear & center gear box of standard, while PRO is 4pcs;
• The thickness of chassis & shock tower that on standard is 2.5mm & 3mm respectively, while the Pro is 3mm & 4mm;
• The standard uses metal bearing.
• All the linkages on Pro can be set with adjustable turnbuckle.

Then there is the Attacker:
The Attacker is ACME's entry level to the world of 1/8 scale nitro powered model buggies. You'll find it hard to find a fully built 1/8 buggy at this price anywhere, yet we've still spec'd this machine with aluminium shocks and a .18 nitro engine. It features a high downforce rear wing too as an aid to grip at speed. Designed as an off-road buggy, it has fully functional suspension and will run on a variety of terrains.

This buggy has everything you need to introduce you to the thrills and spills of 1/8 scale radio controlled cars.

The Attacker, Warrior Standard and Warrior Pro are all available with a remote start option.

Attacker nitro radio controlled buggy details
Warrior rc nitro buggy details

Keep tabs on twitter.com/Nitrotek_RC and this blog for news of their arrival.

FS car, truck and buggy delayed

Unfortunately, the delivery of the FS radio controlled car, truck and buggy, which was expected this week has been delayed further. We have been given a revised arrival date of the 12th March. We understand that this is frustrating for those of you who have pre-ordered, and are sorry for the setback. We can assure you that as soon as we receive them that they will be despatched.
Please check either here or our twitter page for updates.

ACME RC Cars and Buggies Back in Stock

Nitrotek are delighted to announce that the ACME range of radio controlled buggies, trucks and cars are back in stock.

Models are available nitro powered or with brushless electric motors, and both types perform well with incredible speed.
Many of these vehicles have a choice of shell, so you can choose the colour scheme and style you prefer. Whichever you choose, they all have striking looks in bright colours and contrasting decals.
Take a look at our web site and see for your self at www.nitrotek.co.uk

More Radio Controlled Jets Added to Web Site

The rest of our new range of EDF jet planes has now been added to our RC Jets page. There is something in our selection of Starmax jets for everyone, starting with a 55mm fan equipped A-4 in the Blue Angels' colours to the ultimate F-14 replica with working landing gear, swing wings and twin motors.

Those who fancy trying their hands at the extra manoeuverability that thrust vectoring gives to a model are catered for too, with three in our range featuring thrust vectoring: the AMX Red 64mm fan; Alpha Camo 64mm fan; and the F-15 Camo with its 70mm fan

Thrust vectoring is the ability of an aircraft to direct the thrust from its engines in a direction other than parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal axis. The idea was first used to give aircraft vertical (VTOL) or short (STOL) takeoff and landing ability. But it was soon realised that using vectored thrust in combat situations enabled aircraft to perform manoeuvres not available to conventional-engined planes.

So with FREE next day delivery available on orders placed before 1pm, you won't have to wait long before you can try one of these amazing aeroplanes out. (Free next day delivery only applies to addresses on mainland Britain.)

Starmax RC EDF Jets Now In Stock

Nitrotek have revised and updated their range of jets with some exciting new editions. These new jets all feature 2.4G transmitters, removing the limitiations sometimes associated with 35Hz systems.

These jets start with 64mm fans, and go up to 70mm in size; also there is the twin 60mm fan powered F14 Jolly Rogers liveried jet. Some of the models feature vectored thrust and truly are the pinnacle of EDF jet design.

All these planes are exceedingly rapid, in some cases more than 90mph is achieved, they are very capable 3D aerobatic performers too, and many of them can perform the full repertoire of aerial acrobatics, including the Cobra Manoeuvre in experienced hands.
Although fast, these planes have all been designed with stability in mind and this makes them a suitable choice for the pilot who wants to make his first steps into model jet flying.
They are made of crash resistant foam, are beautifully finished at the factory and 90% assembled in the box, so you won't have to wait long before you get them in the air.

Have a look at our jets page to see our full range. More jets are being added over the next week, so keep checking back to see what's been added.

Range of warbirds now on pre-order

A fabulous range of radio controlled warbirds or fighter planes are now available to pre-order from our web site. We have accurate scale models of such WWII classics as the Spitfire, the P-51D Mustang, and from the other side the stunning rc Messerschmitt Me 109 and FW-190.

If you fancy something a bit different we also have some twin engined rc models and also an amazing twin engined Catalina sea plane which has been built so that you can use it on water, yes it will take off and land on water!! Has to be seen to be believed.

These models are pretty much ready to fly straight out of the box with only a few last steps of assembly to complete before you have them airbourne.

As previously said these are now available on pre-order with savings starting at £10. Stock is expected on or around March 5th 2010.

Nitrotek now on Twitter!

For those of you who are avid tweeters, you can now follow us on Twitter and keep up to date with the latest arrivals, new products, stock availability and other news.

Here's the link: https://twitter.com/Nitrotek_RC
We'll see you there!

New Range of RC Planes Now in Stock.

We have just added an exciting range of radio controlled aeroplanes to our web site. These planes are equipped with either a brushed/35Hz combo, or with a powerful brushless motor and a 2.4G transmitter system.

In the range are some superb aerobatic planes such as the Focus EP 400 (pictured right): perfect for all levels, this plane has the power and agility to perform incredible 3D manoeuvres, its power also means you can fly this bird in windy conditions.

We have also included some trainer planes and gliders in the range, including the stunning Sonic 185 powered glider with its 1.85m wing span.
Visit our web site and have a look at these new planes, stock is expectedthis week (12th feb 2010), but until then you can pre-order these fantastic planes at a special price!

German Site Is Now Live!

Nitrotek are pleased to announce the launch of www.Nitrotek.de. This site will cater to the German market and bring the same great value products to the German model world.

Nitrotek now has sites in the UK, France, Netherlands, Poland and Germany and will be opening a Czech site soon!

Best Video Of The Month Winner

Video winners will now be announced on the blog again and the winner for last month goes to "Markchris" for their amazing Radline Alpine Street Race. This is one of the best uploaded videos we have ever seen and the camera angles are fantastic. Well done, you have won £100 in Nitrotek credit! You can watch the winning video here: http://nitrotekvideos.com/video/340/radline-detour-street-race

Please everyone upload your videos of you using your models and you to could win £100 in Nitrotek credit!

New Product - 1/8th Brushless Rc Buggy

Brand new from Acme Tech is the Werewolf 1/8th scale electric brushless buggy. This model is seriously fast and high spec. It is our quickest electric model aimed at racers and as standard out of the box will go over 50mph. Go to the product page to watch a video of it in action.

New Video Upload Pages

Hi,

Please note that video of the month winners can now be seen at http://nitrotekvideos.com.

We will no longer be posting winner info on the blog so to see the winning videos and information please visit that site.

Thanks

Team Nitrotek

October 2008 best video goes to...

Congratulations to October's video winner Jonathan Beech for his VRX-2 Pro video. He wins the £100 credit this month to spend on whatever he likes.

We think this video is really funny, it's like a rc car horror film :)


Here is the video:

September 2008 best video goes to...

Congratulations to F. Caton from Essex who wins the £100 credit prize for sending in the best video of the month. We love the editing and great camera work which along with the different locations makes it an excellent video. Here is the winning vid:

Tony wins 1/5th race at Gotnitro VII with his XRC2

Nitrotek team member Tony took 1st place for the 1/5th round at this years GOTNITRO VII event in May, beating all the more expensive HPI Baja's and FG models with his XRC 2. Well done Tony!

New brushless electric models are sooo quick!

Just in are some new brushless models. They go 40mph+ out of the box thanks to the brushless motor and 11.1v lipo battery. The same models but re-branded are being sold for almost £200 on other sites! We are going to shoot some videos and upload them to the site soon so you can see the speed. You can also upload your videos through the product page!

Used and reduced page updated

We had not updated the used and reduced page for ages so they have built up. We have just updated it now so there are loads of great bargains on there now. We also have some brand new end of line fibreglass nitro and electric boats which are not on there yet so if you are looking for a top of the range fibreglass boat give us a call on 01625 610031 and we can tell you what we have in stock at the time.

We have had a delivery of new items that are now on the site. Check out our new Spy Car, new boats, new pro tank, new P51D brushless plane and our new range of entry level 2ch and 3ch helicopters. All the pictures and info is now on the site.

UPDATE ON XRC 1/5TH DELIVERY DATE

We have just received an update on the next delivery of XRC petrol models. It should be delivered to our warehouse on Thursday 30th August.

Reduced items page has just been updated

We've been naughty and not updated our list of reduced items for ages so they've built up a little. This means that there is now a much bigger list than usual so loads of fantastic savings and offers to be had. There are some amazing prices on there as the busy season is fast approaching so we have priced to clear as we want to get them sold before we get really busy.

SUPER STRONG BOMBER PLANE NOW IN

If you are looking to get into the fun world of radio controlled aeroplanes but with a model that still looks good then this is the best choice. Most entry level planes do not actually look like realistic planes which takes some of the enjoyment out of the experience, but with this little plane you get the best of both worlds. It is still super tough and very hard to break at an entry level price but looks like a little bomber plane.

4CH APACHE HELICOPTER JUST ADDED TO THE NITROTEK RANGE

This little helicopter looks amazing and is very easy to fly. There are now a lot of twin blade helicopters on the market but none look as good as the Apache. Twin blade helicopters can been flown by anyone with minimum practice and are a great way to get into the hobby.

MICRO HELICOPTER JUST ARRIVED

This palm sized indoor helicopter is only 18cm long it is the smallest heli on the market. The helicopters come on three different bands and three different colours (red, yellow and green) allowing three to be used at the same time.

These micro heli's are a lot of fun and so easy to to use.

AMAZING FLYING BOAT NOW IN

Flying boats are great fun and a great challenge. As a boat they are very quick and easy to control but to fully master flying them takes a lot of practice, perfect for those who enjoy taking the time to master a hobby. The boats can even run on grass that makes them one of the most practical and satisfying models on the market.

Check out the video of them in action, there amazing!

New Product - HBX VRX-2 And VRX-2 Pro 1/8th Rally Cross Buggies

New products just in, the very high spec VRX-2 and VRX-2 Pro. These models are race ready and extremely quick! Check out the site for all the info. We will be racing these nationally this summer so check back here often for our race results!

Stock update

Following a very busy Christmas a lot of models sold out but most models will be back in stock over the next few weeks. Below are the estimated dates of when out of stock items will arrive:

Acme 1/10th Nitro Cars - February 22nd

HBX Electric Cars and our all new 1/8th Nitro Buggy! - March 15th

Hi-Speed Nitro Cars, all rc planes, 3ch helis, boats, tanks and some new items - March 22nd

Smartech self build nitro cars - March 29th

Our 1:8th RTR Nitro Truggy is here

We have a new edition to our fastly growing range of products the VRX-1 Nitro Truggy.

This 1:8th Nitro Truggy is an absolute Beast- check out the video on the product page to see it in action.

The VRX-1 is bursting with features it has a massize .28 engine, thick aluminium parts, polished aluminium pipe and 3 piece racing clutch, the features just go on and on. This model is truly amazing there is simply no other product on the market with the same specs or features that even comes close and on top of that it looks very, very nice.

Electric Cars Back In Stock

We have had a new delivery of electric radio controlled cars so the Max 4 buggy is now back in stock and also the yellow Bonzers.

Nitro models back in stock

The Conquistador and Condor Pro nitro cars are now back on the site. We expect stock to sell quickly this close to Christmas so if buying as a Chrsitmas present we'd advise not leaving it till the last minute.

New items added to Reduced items section

We have added some new items to the reduced items page and will be adding lots more in the next couple of weeks. This is a great place to pick up some real bargains.

Just added is this great ex demo bonzer that has never been used outdoors. A real bargain at only £69!!