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!

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.)

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!

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.