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Electrix RC Stadium Truck Upgrades

2011-01-18T10:53:00.000-08:00

When we first started to carry the Electrix brand in our store we were happy to see a quality RC truck and an affordable price for those entering the hobby. Looking at the truck it becomes obvious very early on the the plastic toe links were first on the list to be uprgaded. We found the following Traxxas parts work well in the upgrade.

Traxxas #5525

Traxxas #3745

Traxxas #3644

You will have to adjust the rod ends to fit for your desired set up but I hope this parts list makes it easier on you.

Disposal of LiPo Batteries

2011-01-12T14:30:00.000-08:00

Recently we have had several customers ask how to dispose of LiPo batteries safely.

We found these instructions here . Any thoughts or suggestions?

Bowser Executive Line F-Line PCC Trolleys

2009-11-12T08:55:00.000-08:00

HO models of the fourteen vintage streamlined PCC streetcars that initiated "F Line" service in September 1995. The F-line operation began along Market Street from the Castro district to the East Bay Terminal. The line became extremely popular, gaining as many native riders as tourists. On March 4, 2000, the line was extended to Fisherman's Wharf via the beautifully renovated Embarcadero. The "F Line" historic streetcar line is currently the most successful vintage rail line, with 20,000+ riders per day.
Our model features: New injection molded plastic body, window glass, dummy roof poles, operating headlight, accurate painting and decorating. These paint schemes are the cars running today. Powered with proven Bowser can motor drive with flywheel.

Athearn and Roundhouse Preorders

2009-08-05T12:05:00.001-07:00

The Athearn and Roundhouse preorders are available at Kreig Haus Hobby and Coin. Orders are due 8-21-09, order before then and save 25% off retail prices. All preorders must be paid in full at the time of the order. Find the links below.

HO Scale Preorders

N Scale Preorders

Review- Losi L8IGHT Model

2009-07-31T11:11:00.001-07:00

Review- Losi's 1/10-scale Strike Short Course Truck

2009-07-31T11:00:00.000-07:00

Perhaps the hottest segment of RC right now is the Short Course Truck (SCT) Spec class. There are many good reasons for this as the trucks that go head-to-head look great, handle realistically and allow just about anyone to get involved in RC racing on a level playing field at a relatively low price. The latest entry to this class is the new 1/10-scale Losi Strike and it brings a few different things to the party. The Strike features a "backwards" mounted transmission, forward motor location, aluminum threaded body shocks, brushless-ready transmission, LiPo friendly ESC and a 2.4GHz radio system to provide perhaps the most complete RTR in the SCT class to date.
I had a chance to get my hands on a pre-production Strike recently and truly got up-close and personal with it. From checking out all the chassis details, diving inside the transmission, inspecting the suspension and more, this was a rare opportunity that I planned on taking full advantage of. With a number of charged Losi LiPo batteries in my pit box and the video camera in the back of my truck I headed out for an early test session at RJD Hobbies and Raceway in Lincoln, IL.

From

http://www.losi.com/Articles/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1988

1896-S $20 MS64 PCGS Gold Coin

2009-07-31T09:51:00.000-07:00

Gold Coin valued $6200.
See the story here

Model Railroader Magazine September 2009

2009-07-31T08:39:00.001-07:00

The new Model Railroader should be hitting the shelves soon.
Take a sneak peek here

RC Trucks Crazy Jumps

2009-07-30T14:45:00.000-07:00

Model Power 1/87 Power Mini's Hemi Cuda

2009-07-30T13:35:00.000-07:00

These Hemi Cuda's are supposed to be in stock October 2009

Losi has 6 New 1/8 Buggy Tires

2009-07-30T09:04:00.000-07:00

These new "Green" 1/8 Scale Buggy Tires are sure to add performance and handling.

Check them out here

Athearn 88661 HO Scale RTR Gas Turbine Locomotive Union Pacific #51

2009-07-29T12:53:00.000-07:00

Train Pictures from Gerry in Canada

2009-07-28T13:14:00.000-07:00

LiFePO4 Batteries from Max Amps

2009-07-28T09:23:00.001-07:00

Looking for an alternative to LiPo Batteries and the hazzards they bring?

Max Amps has LiFePO4 Batteries with the following characteristics:

They do NOT catch fire or Explode during charging.

They have 1000+ usable cycles

They accept a high charge rate

Low voltage cutoff is not needed

Max Amps

Pro-Line Baja Bug Body for the Traxxas Slash

2009-07-27T08:19:00.000-07:00

In case you missed it Pro-Line has a new Baja Bug body for the Traxxas Slash and it is a game changer. This body will give your rc truck the appearance of a true Baja racer. We all love our short course trucks but this body gives you a new class of racer without the expense of a new truck.

Woodland Scenics Summer Time Jobs

2009-07-25T11:37:00.000-07:00

Part of the Woodland Scenics Scenic Accents line these HO Scale figures add life to any layout. The set includes fully painted figures and details. The lemonade stand, paper boy on his bycycle, and lawn mower will make any town setting that much more realistic. Simply glue them in place and you are done! Get them here www.hobbyandcoin.com

E-Flite Blade mSR RTF RC Helicopter

2009-07-24T21:10:00.000-07:00

E-Flite announced the newest in their line of micro RC helicopters. Below is their description of the product, which I can not wait to get my hands on!

Weighing in at under one ounce, the nimble Blade® mSR RTF takes ultra-micro helicopter performance to the next level. It comes from the factory completely assembled and flight tested with everything you need to get flying. At the heart of the Blade mSR’s design is a Bell-Hiller rotor head that provides the kind of speed and agility you would expect of a single-rotor heli but maintains a measure of positive stability similar to a co-axial heli. This blend of agility and stability makes it the ideal “next step” for someone moving up from a coaxial heli, such as the Blade CX3 or Blade mCX.

For single-rotor ultra-micro heli excitement you can fly almost anywhere, the Blade mSR simply can’t be beat.

Key Features

Perfect for anyone who has flown a Blade CX3 or mCX
100% factory-assembled, test-flown and ready-to-fly
Unique rotor head design provides nimble response plus positive stability
Includes 4-channel 2.4GHz DSM2 transmitter
Includes 4-Port charger that charges four batteries at once, plus AC adapter
Includes TWO flight batteries for more flying time
Factory-installed 5-in-1 control unit that combines DSM2 receiver, motor ESCs, mixer, gyro and servos
Incredibly durable and weighs less than one ounce
Full line of replacement and option parts available

Free Hobby Swap

2009-07-24T20:13:00.000-07:00

Free Hobby Swap is a classified ad site where you can buy and sell all of your hobby items for free. Provided by www.hobbyandcoin.com the site is a great way to get rid of those excess hobby items you may have laying around. You might ask why would a company that makes money selling hobby products provide such a site for free? The site came into being after many of our customers in our brick and mortar store were asking if we bought used items, which we don't. We at Kreig Haus Hobby and Coin felt it was in our intrest though to provide our fellow hobby enthusiasts with a means for freeing up room and money without having to pay high fees charged by other sites.

HPI Racing Blitz

2009-07-24T19:23:00.000-07:00

HPI Racing Blitz

RTR 1/10th Scale Electric 2WD Short Course Truck

HPI finally jumps into the short course RC truck market, thank you!

See all of the features here

Available Fall 2009

The list of short course RC Trucks is getting longer everyday .... Traxxas, Team Associated, Losi

Can't wait to see all of these trucks matched up together in a head to head race.