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Your 1:7 scale
Formula 1 Racing Car
In the magazine: RC cars
and the world of Formula 1
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Sebastian Vettel drove his RB7 flawlessly to win the 2011
drivers’ title with four races to spare. He started from pole in 15 of
the season’s 19 events, and during races the distance between him
and his pursuing rivals was normally ten seconds or more.
fruit while the Force India team was convinced that it
had a ‘supertalent’ in Paul di Resta, then the current
DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) touring car
champion. The Force India management, and many
other people in the sport, expected great things from
this promising young Scotsman.
The regulations had also been changed.
Constructors had to do without the aerodynamic
advantages of the F-duct, originally conceived by
McLaren. Instead, the FIA stipulated that in 2011
drivers would be allowed to change the angle of the
upper plane of the rear wing on predefi ned straight
sections of track. This would open up a slot in the
wing, reducing the downforce and associated drag
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GX-21-Motor
Carbure tor
Input gear
Push-rodshock
absorber
Rear wing
POS
Additional wings
There were a number of changes to the FIA technical
regulations for the 2011 season. These are the highlights:
GEARBOX The minimum period of use for a gearbox was
increased from four to five race weekends.
AERODYNAMICS The F-duct, operated manually by the
driver, was now banned, along with the double diffuser.
Instead, the regulations permitted the use of the Drag
Reduction System (DRS), which enabled the angle of the
rear wing to be adjusted to reduce its downforce and drag,
Lever for
recoil
onto the rear diffuser to increase its effi ciency – hailed
in the early part of the season as a stroke of genius
from Red Bull designer Adrian Newey – was forbidden
for the second half of the season.
and Receivers
Fuel tank plastic
The fi rst race of the season was originally scheduled
to be the Bahrain Grand Prix, but because of political
unrest in the Gulf kingdom the event was held in
Melbourne instead. Although Red Bull was the only
one of the big teams not to use KERS, Sebastian
Vettel led from pole and only relinquished the lead
for three laps after a pitstop. He then took the lead
again and crossed the fi nishing line an impressive 22
seconds ahead of McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton.
Behind them, Mark Webber fi nished in fi fth place,
earning useful championship points for himself and
During a pitstop, Red Bull’s highly skilled team of mechanics –
seen here in action in Turkey in 2011 – can change all four wheels
on the car and send it on its way again in under three seconds.
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Radio-controlled nitro model of
Red Bull Racing’s championship-winning RB7
The story of Red Bull Racing, fascinating F1
facts and full model assembly instructions
RB7
In every issue:
One or more components for your Red Bull Racing RB7.
All parts are made exclusively by Kyosho, who developed
this unique model in conjunction with Red Bull Racing.
A 16-page magazine with easy-to-follow, step-by-step
instructions for assembling your RB7, plus comprehensive
information about Formula 1 and building RC models.
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04 Fix the endplate to the wing with
three 1.4 x 4mm screws. Fix them into
the three holes on the underside (a rows).
Repeat steps 03 and 04 on the right side.
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
01 Place the centre front wing (2), as
shown, on the lower front wing (1). The
centres of the two wing parts should rest
flush with each other.
02
a screwdriver.
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05 A the end of the first stage of the assembly, the characteristic shape of the front
wing is clearly visible. Store the assembly, as well as any unused parts in a safe place, they
wi l needed for the future assemblies. It is recommended that you keep the parts in a box
with several compartments. This way, even very sma l components cannot be lost.
RC CAR WORLD
CAR TECH
Constructors’ Championship
RB7
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2011 Regulations
RC box for Ba teries
RB7The 16mm respectively, which ensures an even delivery
engine is designed to operate only with model
of power, while the crankshaft’s multiple bearings
fuels with a nitro content 15 to 25 per cent. It is not
reduce wear and the technica ly sophisticated and suitable for use with other fuels.
aerodynamic aluminium cylinder head provides
exce lent cooling. The high engine power delivers great
acceleration from standsti l as we l as at higher speeds
The centrepiece of the RB7 model, its proven chassis,
– enough to strike fear into the sti fest opposition. provides many optional adjustments so tha the
The single-speed transmission saves having to
performance of the car can be precisely matched to a
make complex adjustments to the engine and, ensures
specifi c track or according to the personal preferences
tha the engine achieves its optimum performance on
of the driver. For example, the ground clearance and
the track. It is connected to the engine by a clutch and
track can be adapted to the individual circumstances
is made of solid high-performance plastic to reduce
of di ferent race circuits. The car has four hydraulic
wear on the gears.
shock absorbers, which – in contras to those of
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A GREAT START TO THE SEASON
Tires and rims faithful
to the original look
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DOUBLE WORLD CHAMPIONS:
RED BULL RACING AND THE 2011 F1 SEASON
THE RED BULL RACING RB7 AT A GLANCE
THE FIRST COMPONENTS FOR YOUR RB7
DOUBLE WORLD CHAMPIONS:
RED BULL RACING AND THE 2011 F1 SEASON
THE RED BULL RACING RB7 AT A GLANCE
THE FIRST COMPONENTS FOR YOUR RB7
road cars – are insta led horizonta ly and operate via
pushrods that link them to the suspension wishbones.
The rear-wheel drive a lows hot burnouts and fast drifts
that would not be possible with four-wheel drive cars,
and this provides an ‘authentic’ Formula 1 feeling and
long-lasting driving pleasure on the circuit. The rear
tyres, 90 x 52mm in size, deliver the traction of the
GX-21 engine to the track and, together with the sti f,
we l-balanced chassis and the 90 x 45mm fron tyres,
give your RB7 optimal stability when cornering.
The a l-important ability to decelerate is provided
by a central disc brake, built into the drive train, which
slows down the two rear wheels of the car. But if the
car should nonetheless be involved in a co lision or
swerve o f the track, the strong chassis and tough
racing bodywork wi l prevent it from su fering any
major damage.
THE BODYWORK
The appearance of the Red Bu l RB7 model fo lows
that of its great role model to the sma lest detail. It is
supplied with a robust racing body that was specifi ca ly
designed for use on the racetrack and it wi l survive
minor co lisions without damage. Complete with its
body, the size of the 1:7-scale RB7 racer is 689 x 250
x 150mm. In addition, in the course of the series, you
wi l have the opportunity to buy an inexpensive display
body for your model. This can be fi ted onto the
chassis of the car in just a few simple steps, and it is
an exact replica the body of Mark Webber’s RB7 down
to the sma lest detail. The display bodywork wi l make
the Red Bu l RB7 a star in any showcase.
The front wing of the RB7 model is very much the
same as that of Webber’s fu l-size car. Like that car, the
model features two e fective cascade wings above the
ends of the main wing. The mini racer therefore enjoys
With its large fins, the aerodynamica ly designed cylinder head
ensures perfect cooling of the GX-21 engine under a l driving
conditions. The knob of the recoil starter be seen in front of the
cylinder head on the right.
the same aerodynamic benefi ts a the front as its big
brother. Apart from its size, the rear wing is also li tle
di ferent from its larger cousin. Similarly, the Red Bu l
logo, supplied in the form of self-adhesive stickers, is
an exact replica of the original in every detail.
THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
The RB7 model is contro led using a Kyosho Syncro
digital remote control system. The signal pulses
contro ling the model’s steering, thro tle and brake are
transmi ted to the model by radio.
The remote control unit operates in the 2.4GHz
band and sends its signals to the car through an
integrated antenna. Unlike an analogue system, a
digital remote control requires no quartz crystal, and
after switching on, the vehicle links up with the remote
control by means of an unambiguous signal. This
prevents any interference with othe radio control
systems. The car is contro led by a pistol grip remote
control. Unlike stick remote controls, the lower end of
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from your first components to your first test drive. There are
expert tips, tricks and know-how for the RC model build, and
a wealth of information about Formula 1 racing.
Assembly Guide:
The easy-to-follow model building guide provides
detailed descriptions and illustrations of the
components and their functions, and gives a clear
explanation of each phase of the assembly process.
RC Car World:
This part of the magazine contains three fascinating
sections packed with in-depth information:
Car-Tech: All you need to know about your model.
Red Bull RB7 – including technical data, individual
functions and the radio control system.
Car Tips: Check out this section for advice and tips
on maintaining, tuning and racing your model.
Car Track: The exciting world of model car building,
and the circuits and other venues where you can
drive and race your Red Bull RB7.
Inside F1:
In this part of the magazine you can read all about the
astonishing success story of Red Bull Racing in
Formula 1, and explore that pinnacle of world motor
racing from its early beginnings to the present day:
the best drivers, the most successful teams and the
unique challenges of the different racetracks.
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Build and drive your own RB7
Spectacular performance from world-class engineering
1:7 scale radio-controlled nitro model of
Red Bull Racing’s championship-winning RB7
Step-by-step assembly
Even as a model-making novice, you
can assemble this unique RC model of
the Red Bull Racing RB7 2011 Formula 1
car. In 100 issues, we provide you with
detailed, easy-to-follow, step-by-step
instructions and all the components you
need to build your own radio-controlled
Red Bull Racing RB7.
Technical specifications of the model:
Scale: 1:7
Length: 689mm
Width: 250mm
Wheelbase: 452mm
Drive, brake and suspension:
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission via propshaft
and bevel-gear differential
Disc brake
Independent suspension
Engine: GX21
Displacement: 3.49cc
Fuel tank: approx. 95cc
Sophisticated design for optimal
performance
Includes both a race body and a display body
Precision-engineered
components
Top-quality components
from Kyosho
Unique driving experience
The high-performance nitro engine and the sophisticated, ultra-rigid
chassis that you assemble yourself, along with the aerodynamic wings and
bodywork, give you a world-class drive. Whether you‘re a beginner or an
expert, you‘ll be amazed at how easy and realistic this model is to control!
Official, exclusively
licensed RC model
In terms of performance and quality, your model of the
Red Bull Racing RB7 is in the same class as Mark Webber’s
and Sebastian Vettel’s 2011 F1 car. Your racer was
manufactured exclusively for De Agostini by Kyosho,
the leading manufacturer of remote-controlled vehicles,
and developed under licence from Red Bull. You can now
build and race a 1:7 scale model of Mark Webber’s 2011
racing car on the track!
RB7-001
Red Bull Trademarks are licensed by Red Bull GmbH/Austria.
1:7 SCALE NITRO POWERED RC RACE CAR
FRONT UPPER WING (R)
SCREWS
FRONT MIDDLE WING
Powerful nitro engine for breathtaking performance
FRONT LOWER WING
FRONT WING END PLATE (R)
STICKER
tuned for racing on the track
FRONT UPPER WING (L)
In addition, you will receive:
A rugged Lexan body for the RB7 chassis,
A beautifully detailed display body for the RB7,
for use when you aren’t racing
FRONT WING BOTTOM PLATE (R)
FRONT WING BOTTOM PLATE (L)
Full assembly instructions, plus in-depth
Made in China
information about Formula 1 and RC models
FRONT WING END PLATE (L)
YOUR
REMOTE CONTROL
The RC system of your RB7
model is compatible
with many commercial
remote controls. In the
course of the collection,
we will be offering you the
opportunity to buy a Kyosho
2.4GHz digital remote
control at a special
price. FREE to
subscribers.
FREE
to subscribers
The publisher reserves the right to deliver the components in a modified version, or in a different order.