where did the Futaba Magnum Racer come from?

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where did the Futaba Magnum Racer come from?

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I don't ever recall seeing a Futaba Magnum Racer from Great planes, were these from a different country? Just won a car on eBay with one. The designation is the same as the Junior

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Re: where did the Futaba Magnum Racer come from?

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Can't answer the question, but I've never seen one. Pretty cool. The Magnum Jr. Is my personal all time favorite because that's what I raced with for years. Cool and curious piece you have there.
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Re: where did the Futaba Magnum Racer come from?

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I have one; got in new in late 1987. They're exactly the same as the Jr. but, IIRC, only came with 27 MHz frequencies.

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Re: where did the Futaba Magnum Racer come from?

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Ahh...that also makes me think it is an import. Thanks for the help guys!
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Re: where did the Futaba Magnum Racer come from?

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I had a radio at one time like that, but I thought it was a Magnum Sport. It was like a Magnum Jr. with no fancy adjustments, only trims. Interesting to know there was a "Racer" as well.

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