Suppliers

Micro Magic Suppliers

A quick word about ordering from RC-Zeilen, the Dutch supplier

• • RC-Zeilen and its owner, Rudi, has always been honest, reliable, and timely in my many dealings with him. That said, the on-line ordering procedure is obscure, and not well documented. Here’s what you do:

    • Switch the language to English at the top of the menu. Note that all prices are in Euros. Pick out what you want to order and put it in your shopping cart. Then go to the shopping cart and press order. When you get to the country list, choose the 000000000000 option, then complete as far as you can and Rudi will send you an email (usually the next day) with how much item plus shipping will be. Then you pay with PayPal using PayPal straight, not from the RC-Zeilen website (remember to choose to pay in Euros), and he'll ship your items. They come pretty quickly.

Finished Boats

• • Often termed “Almost Ready to Race” or “ARTRs”

  • Hacker Model Production

    • US Supplier:

      • Twisted Hobbys

        • https://twistedhobbys.com

    • Manufacturer (in the Czech Republic):

      • Hacker Model Production

        • https://hacker-model.com/shop/Index.aspx

Boat Kits

• • Hacker Model Production

    • US Supplier:

      • Twisted Hobbys

        • https://twistedhobbys.com

    • Manufacturer (in the Czech Republic):

      • Hacker Model Production

        • https://hacker-model.com/shop/Index.aspx

Glues

• • Epoxies

    • JB Weld Plastic Bonder

  • Plastic Cement

    • Testors Plastic Cement

      • Not as “hot” as the European ones

      • Most hobby shops

    • Uhu Plast Spezial

      • According to our German friend, Ralf Bohnenberger, this is the best choice

      • Conrad, a German supplier

        • https://www.conrad.de/de/uhu-plast-special-modellbaukleber-45880-30-g-478789.html

  • CA (Crazy Glue)

    • Thick

      • Loctite Super Glue Gel Control

      • Hacker also sells a gel CA.

        • I'm not sure if it is currently available in the US.

        • US Supplier:

          • Twisted Hobbys

            • https://twistedhobbys.com

    • Thin – Any of the little tubes in the hardware store

      • Both available in most hardware stores

Mark 1 Rudder

• • This is a very significant upgrade

    • Hacker Model Production

      • US Supplier:

        • Twisted Hobbys

          • https://twistedhobbys.com

      • Manufacturer (in the Czech Republic):

        • Hacker Model Production

          • https://hacker-model.com/shop/Index.aspx

Mark 1 Keel Fin and Mark 2 Keel Bulb

• • This is the combination that most top skippers use

  • Hacker Model Production

    • US Supplier:

      • Twisted Hobbys

        • https://twistedhobbys.com

    • Manufacturer (in the Czech Republic):

      • Hacker Model Production

        • https://hacker-model.com/shop/Index.aspx

Masts

• • There are 3 masts commonly used

    • Skyshark 2P (6.1mm OD, wrapped CF)

      • Goodwinds Kites

        • https://goodwinds.com/carbon/wrapped/sky-shark-tubes.html

      • Kites and Fun Things

        • https://www.kitesandfunthings.com/

    • Midwest Model Yachting (6mm OD)

      • • http://www.midwestmodelyachting.com/Micro-Magic-Mast_p_130.html

    • Hacker Model Production

      • US Supplier:

        • Twisted Hobbys

          • https://twistedhobbys.com

      • Manufacturer (in the Czech Republic):

        • Hacker Model Production

          • https://hacker-model.com/shop/Index.aspx

Sails

• • At least three of these have won US NCRs or European Championships. Discuss with your friends and mentors.

  • BBJ (Jess Atkinson)

    • http://bbjsails.com

  • Cat

    • http://www.catsails.co.uk/micromagic.html

  • Carr

    • http://www.carrsails.com

  • Hacker Model Production

    • US Supplier:

      • Twisted Hobbys

        • https://twistedhobbys.com

    • Manufacturer (in the Czech Republic):

      • Hacker Model Production

        • https://hacker-model.com/shop/Index.aspx

  • Millican

    • http://www.nautilus.design/micro-magic/

  • Sirius

    • https://www.siriussails.com

  • VAM

    • https://www.vamsails.com

  • Kites and Fun Things (They sell materials to make sails.)

    • https://www.kitesandfunthings.com/

Servos

• • Sail

    • Futaba S3010

      • ServoCity

        • https://www.servocity.com/s3010-servo

    • Hacker Model Production

      • US Supplier:

        • Twisted Hobbys

          • https://twistedhobbys.com

      • Manufacturer (in the Czech Republic):

        • Hacker Model Production

          • https://hacker-model.com/shop/Index.aspx

    • HiTec HS-485HB

      • ServoCity

        • https://www.servocity.com/hs-485hb-servo

  • Rudder

    • HiTec HS-65MG

      • ServoCity

        • https://www.servocity.com/hs-65mg-servo

    • HiTec HS-65HB

      • ServoCity

        • https://www.servocity.com/hs-65hb-servo

    • Hacker Model Production

      • US Supplier:

        • Twisted Hobbys

          • https://twistedhobbys.com

      • Manufacturer (in the Czech Republic):

        • Hacker Model Production

          • https://hacker-model.com/shop/Index.aspx

Batteries and Chargers

• • Batteries

    • For Transmitters

      • Sanyo Eneloop AA

        • Amazon

        • Available in 4 and 8 packs

    • For Receivers

      • 4 cell AAA Sanyo Eneloop battery pack (4.8 V, 800 mAh, 50 gm)

        • Batteries America

        • Order Pack shape: “flat”, Connector: “Spektrum-JR-Hitec”

          • http://store.batteriesamerica.com/BK-4MCCAW800mAhENELOOPreceiverBatteryPacksChoose4.8vor6.0v.aspx

      • 5 cell AAA Sanyo Eneloop battery pack (6.0 V, 800 mAh, 62 gm)

        • Batteries America

        • Order Pack shape: “flat”, Connector: “Spektrum-JR-Hitec”

          • http://store.batteriesamerica.com/BK-4MCCAW800mAhENELOOPreceiverBatteryPacksChoose4.8vor6.0v.aspx

      • For overweight boats, consider LiPO cell phone batteries (600-700 mAh, 10-15 gm)

        • Contact Greg Norris (gsnorris@gmail.com)

  • Chargers

    • There are 100s of battery chargers available. Here are two at two different price points

    • From Mike Eades

      • Hobbico Accu-Cycle Elite Battery Charger

      • Doesn’t charge LiFE batteries

        • Tower Hobbies

          • http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEYD4&P=ML#technotes

    • From Greg Norris

      • iMax B6AC

      • We have 5 of these at Azura, including a counterfeit version we bought by mistake and 4 genuine ones. All 5 work just fine. The menu system on all of the 4 button chargers (of which there are many dozens) is, I think, the same. It is weird, but works fine after you learn it. Contact me if you need a lesson (gsnorris@gmail.com).

        • HobbyKing

          • https://hobbyking.com/en_us/imax-b6ac-v2-professional-balance-charger-discharger.html

Transmitters and Receivers

• • There is a huge selection here. We’ve listed popular choices in three price ranges.

  • Be sure to buy Mode 2 transmitters. All links below are for these.

  • From Mike Eades

    • Mike loves this model. He says that service and support from Horizon Hobbies has been exemplary.

    • Spectrum DX6 Transmitter

      • Horizon Hobby

        • https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/radios/spektrum-brand/aircraft-transmitters/dx6-6-channel-dsmx-transmitter-only-mode-2-spmr6750

    • Spectrum AR6100e Receiver

      • Horizon Hobby

        • https://www.horizonhobby.com/radios/aircraft-receivers/dsm2-6-ch-replacement-receiver-for-blade-heli-end-spmar6100eb

      • Lightmalls

        • http://www.lightmalls.com/2-4ghz-rc-6ch-ar6100-dsm-2-receiver-support-dsx7-dsx9-dsx11-dsx12-dx6-dx6i-dx7-dx8-for-helicopters-quadcopter?gclid=Cj0KEQjwmIrJBRCRmJ_x7KDo-9oBEiQAuUPKMlvSuzcMORXHa-sQ15JXnATkixwOs91c_JHRWbZgYZwaAjJc8P8HAQ

  • From Greg Norris

    • Baron Bremer recommended this transmitter to me a couple of years ago. I love them. The price to performance ratio is exemplary.

    • Both of these radio/receivers are identical.

    • FlySky FS - i6 Transmitter / FlySky FS-IA6 Receiver

      • Amazon

        • https://www.amazon.com/FlySky-FS-i6-M2-2-4GHz-6-Channel-Transmitter/dp/B00PF160IK

    • Turnigy TGY – i6 Transmitter / Turnigy TGY–IA6 Receiver

      • Hobbyking

        • https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-tgy-i6-afhds-transmitter-and-6ch-receiver-mode-2.html

  • From Greg Norris

    • If you’re on budget, this one is great. Azura MYC has perhaps 15 of these. We have no problems at all with them. If you take care to buy them through the HobbyKing US warehouse, the shipping charges are in line.

    • Hobby King 2.4Ghz 4Ch Tx & Rx V2 (Mode 2) Transmitter / HobbyKing HK-TR6A V2 Receiver

      • HobbyKing

      • https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hobby-king-2-4ghz-4ch-tx-rx-v2-mode-2.html

Transport Boxes and Sailbags

• • From Ron Stephanz and Dick Azzam

    • Flambeau Compound Bow Case (#6460SC)

      • Amazon

    • Sail Case (actually for RG65s, but works fine.)

      • HobbyKing

        • https://hobbyking.com/en_us/sail-boat-bag.html

Other Parts

• • Ball Bearings

    • For homemade goosenecks

    • 6mm x 10mm x 3mm Rubber Sealed (MF106-2RS)

    • Fast Eddy Bearings

      • http://www.fasteddybearings.com/6x10x3-flanged-rubber-sealed-bearing-mf106-2rs/

  • Tiny Bowsies

    • Be sure to relieve the sharp edges of the drilled holes with a slightly larger drill bit.

    • Midwest Model Yachting

      • http://www.midwestmodelyachting.com/Bowsies--Micro_p_190.html

  • 4mm OD Carbon Fiber Tubing

    • For booms and braces

      • HobbyKing

        • https://hobbyking.com/en_us/carbon-fiber-tube-hollow-4x750mm.html

  • 1mm solid Carbon Fiber Rod

    • For solid forestays

      • HobbyKing

        • https://hobbyking.com/en_us/carbon-fiber-rod-solid-1x750mm.html

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Last Updated: 1/25/21