Model Glasses

When it comes to choosing a cost effective, neat solution to your prescription driving sunglasses requirements, Over Glasses are difficult to beat. Overglasses from Rapid Eyewear are lightweight, strong, optically correct and perfect for all your sports and leisure requirements. They go over existing spectacles that are no larger than 13cm wide x 4.3cm high - if your glasses are larger than this, please buy one of our Medium-size pairs (not available in white) instead.

Frost make for a cost-effective prescription solution for RC model pilots.

The Frame

• Made from a tough polycarbonate, the lightweight frame fits comfortably over most styles of spectacles. It features a high quality, fashionable white finish. The wrap-around styling blocks unwanted wind and light from the peripheries of your vision.

The Lenses

• Impact resistant polycarbonate lenses are fitted to the overglasses. They feature a mirror finish, and polarised filters which remove glare from your vision by filtering out horizontal light. The light treatment is Category 3, which is perfect for sunny conditions.

Conformity

• Rapid Eyewear sunglasses conform to the new ISO 12311 and 12312 standards for sunglasses and protective equipment testing. This standard has now replaced EN1836 in the European Union. They offer 100% UVA / UVB (UV400) protection.

Breeze feature a fashionable and highly effective design, packed with features and quality at a very reasonable cost. The interchangeable, impact resistant vented lenses ensure Breeze will become a favourite accessory for anybody who is serious about their RC.

The Frames
Made from an ultra-tough TR90 composite, the Breeze frame is extremely lightweight. The high quality frame features a slight flex which makes for a comfortable fit on most sizes and shapes of head. The attractive white and red colour scheme will especially appeal to those looking for cricket sunglasses, tennis sunglasses, or rowing sunglasses etc. Rubber ear tips and nose pads also enhance comfort levels.

Photo: Team Scorpion's Mathias Fischer.

The Lenses
Three sets of interchangeable lenses are provided as standard. They are as follows:

•   Category 0 light-enhancing for use on dull days
•   Category 2 beige, polarised for fairly bright or changeable conditions
•   Category 3 blue mirror, for sunny conditions

Modelglasses lenses filter blue light, thus improving contrast and definition of objects and terrain in your field of view. They are all made from impact resistant polycarbonate, and benefit from anti-scratch coatings and vents which prevent fogging. The vents sit on your eyebrows and therefore do not allow light through.

The polarised Cat 2 and mirror Cat 3 lenses greatly reduce glare. Glare is caused by sunlight bouncing off horizontal surfaces like an aircraft's wings, clouds etc. and it can greatly reduce your ability to accurately judge the model's orientation and distance. Polarised lenses largely resolve this issue.

The Package
Aside from the lenses, each pack comes complete with a high quality carry case, a cleaning cloth and a head retainer / neck strap. The case features a belt fixing catch and loops, plus internally stitched pouches for safe storage of the extra lenses.

Safety and Conformity
Breeze conform to EN1836 and US Z80.3 regulations for sports safety eyewear. They offer 100% UVA / UVB protection.

The brand new Edge RC Modelglasses have innovative side arms that can be rotated up and down on a ratchet system, to ensure a perfect fit on your head. With an adjustable nose clip, attractive vented orange / red Frostech mirror lenses and a stylish new look, Edge take Rapid Eyewear’s RC Modelglasses range to a whole new level.

The Frames

• Made from TR90 and adorned with an attractive red and black finish, the Edge frame is so comfortable and light that you will probably forget you’re wearing them. Side arm rubber extensions, an adjustable nose clip and the rotating side arms allow for a bespoke fit for your needs.

The Lenses

• Three sets of UV400 interchangeable lenses are supplied, as follows:
  • Category 0, for use in low light conditions. An AR coating on the rear removes glare
  • Category 2, beige, polarised. A good all-round lens for changeable or hazy conditions*
  • Category 3, orange-red Frostech with a flash mirror coating

All lenses feature cut-outs that help air to flow across the rear surfaces, thereby reducing fogging. They are decentred, and have anti-scratch coatings applied.

* Polarised lenses filter horizontal light that bounces off flat surfaces to cause glare. It may be difficult to read a Tx display with this lens set fitted.

The Package

• Edge are supplied with a carry case, microfiber cleaning cloth and retainer strap as standard.

Conformity

• Edge comply with ISO 12312 standards for sunglasses, and also the US Z80.3 regulations. They offer 100% UVA / UVB (UV400) protection.
• Red sports sunglasses interchangeable

Ice is a hybrid of two original pairs from our Modelglasses range, namely the Expert (lenses) and Breeze (white frame) models. The elements are brought together to create a fantastic looking, and highly practical pair of sunglasses for RC use. The main features are:
 

•   lightweight, wrap-around frame
•   Frame made from a tough TR90 composite
•   3 x interchangeable lens sets for different light conditions
•   Lenses have vent cut-outs for anti-fogging
•   Adjustable nose clip
•   Carry case, cleaning cloth and head securing strap included as standard

The Frames
Finished in a highly attractive white and red scheme, the frames have rubberised tips for comfort. Being extremely light, and thanks to a slight flex that makes the sunglasses fit most sizes and shapes of head well, Ice are very comfortable to wear. The frame is made from TR90, a plastic composite material famous for being virtually bullet-proof and thus superior to the more common polycarbonate.

 The Ice frame also benefits from an adjustable rubber nose clip, which can be narrowed or widened to exactly fit the wearer's requirements.

The Lenses
Made from an extremely robust and impact resistant polycarbonate, all lenses bundled with Ice are made to very high optical standards. Three sets of lenses are provided as standard, and these are as follows:

  Category 0, light-enhancing. For use on dull or cloudy days
  Category 2, beige polarised. For use on fairly bright or changeable days
  Category 3, red Frostech mirror for use on bright / sunny days

All lenses supplied with Ice are anti-scratch coated, and decentred, which means the possible distorting effects of placing a curved lens in front of your eyes are calibrated out at the manufacturing stage.The polarised lenses are ideal for removing glare from clouds, wing surfaces etc. when flying.

All lenses filter out blue light, which improves the definition of the model against the sky.

The Package
Ice are supplied with a lint-free cleaning cloth, head / neck securing retainer and carry case as standard. The case has internal pouches for storing the extra lenses, plus a belt fixing catch and loops, making for easy access to your sunglasses when you need them in a hurry.

Conformity
All Rapid Eyewear sunglasses conform to EN1836 and Z80.3 regulations for sunglasses. In order to comply with the US regulations, a sample from every batch is subjected to a drop-test (impact test) at the manufacturing stage, to ensure their strength. Ice offer 100% UVA / UVB protection on all lenses that can be fitted to these sunglasses.

Additional Lens Options
We are pleased to offer additional lenses for those who want to make their Ice sunglasses even more versatile.

Our clear, impact resistant untinted lens set makes Ice ideal for use as safety glasses when a tint is not required - they are also ideal for keeping the elements out of your eyes on cold and breezy days. Despite having no tint, this lens set is still 100% UV protected, and has vent cut-outs.

The green mirror lens set has been specifically designed for golf - through cutting blue light, it features superb definition and contrast on the course, allowing you to read the terrain and greens far better.
 

Nimbus sunglasses have been an integral part of Rapid Eyewear's RC Modelglasses range for several years, and they remain as popular as ever. The choice of many top pilots across the world. They feature interchangeable lenses, including polarised and light-enhancing options, that will make Nimbus invaluable whatever the light conditions. Now supplied with a tougher TR90 frame.

The Frames

• Lightweight TR90 frame, with sprung side arms, rubber nose pads and rubber side arm extensions for comfort fit. The frame has a slight built-in flex that allows for fitting on most sizes and shapes of head. Finished in a hand sprayed matt black finish.

The Lenses

• Nimbus are supplied with the following lenses:
  • Cat 0 light-enhancing, for dull light
  • Cat 2 beige polarised, for fairly bright or changeable conditions
  • Cat 3 polarised grey mirror for sunshine
  • Cat 4 dark, smoked lenses for very bright conditions

All lenses have an anti-scratch coating and precision decentred optics. Our lenses filter out blue light to improve contrast and definition in your field of view, thereby helping to determine the distance to, and orientation of, a model.

Accessories

• Hard carry case, with belt fixing loops and catches
• Head securing strap
• Lint-free cleaning cloth.

Conformity and UV

• Rapid Eyewear sunglasses conform to the new ISO 12311 and 12312 standards for sunglasses and protective equipment testing. This standard has now replaced EN1836 in the European Union. They offer 100% UVA / UVB (UV400) protection.

This package takes our ever popular Nimbus frame and adds the blue vented mirror Frostech (FT) lens into the mix. The result is a highly practical and stylish solution to all of your sports and leisure eyewear requirements.

The most important features of Nimbus FT are:

• Lightweight yet highly robust TR90 frame
• Wrap-around styling blocks light and wind
• 100% UVA / UVB protection
• Interchangeable lenses, including vented Frostech, polarised and light enhancing options
• Scratch resistant, de-centred lenses with high quality optics
• Carry case and head retainer included as standard

The Frame

• Made from an ultra tough TR90 compound, the frame is lightweight and comfortable. It has a slight flex that allows it to shape itself around your head, whilst the side arm extension rubbers and nose pads also enhance comfort levels further. The frame is finished in an attractive hand-sprayed matt black finish.
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The lenses

• Three sets of impact resistant interchangeable lenses are supplied as standard. They are:
  • Category 0, yellow, light enhancing. Wear these in low light conditions to make everything appear brighter
  • Category 2, beige polarised. Ideal for fairly bright or changeable conditions
  • Category 3, Blue Vented mirror Frostech. For use in sunny conditions

All lenses offer 100% UVA / UVB protection. They are anti-scratch coated and have beeen decentred to ensure you enjoy the optimum focal point. By filtering blue light, Rapid Eyewear lenses improve definition, contrast and depth perception in your field of view. The vented Frostech lens has an anti-fogging capability, whilst the mirror finish greatly reduces glare. The Category 2 lens also has an anti-glare capability through its polarising filter.

The Package

• In addition to the lenses, you will also receive a head retainer, cleaning cloth and 'hard' case as standard. The case has internal pockets for spare lenses, and belt fixing catches and loops.

Conformity and UV

• Rapid Eyewear sunglasses conform to the new ISO 12311 and 12312 standards for sunglasses and protective equipment testing. This standard has now replaced EN1836 in the European Union. They offer 100% UVA / UVB (UV400) protection.

This package takes our ever popular Nimbus frame and adds the blue vented mirror Frostech (FT) lens into the mix. The result is a highly practical and stylish solution to all of your sports and leisure eyewear requirements.

The most important features of Nimbus FT are:

• Lightweight yet highly robust TR90 frame
• Wrap-around styling blocks light and wind
• 100% UVA / UVB protection
• Interchangeable lenses, including vented Frostech, polarised and light enhancing options
• Scratch resistant, de-centred lenses with high quality optics
• Carry case and head retainer included as standard

The Frame
Made from an ultra tough TR90 compound, the frame is lightweight and comfortable. It has a slight flex that allows it to shape itself around your head, whilst the side arm extension rubbers and nose pads also enhance comfort levels further. The frame is finished in an attractive hand-sprayed silver grey finish.
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The lenses

• Three sets of impact resistant interchangeable lenses are supplied as standard. They are:
  • Category 0, yellow, light enhancing. Wear these in low light conditions to make everything appear brighter
  • Category 2, beige polarised. Ideal for fairly bright or changeable conditions
  • Category 3, Blue Vented mirror Frostech. For use in sunny conditions

All lenses offer 100% UVA / UVB protection. They are anti-scratch coated and have beeen decentred to ensure you enjoy the optimum focal point. By filtering blue light, Rapid Eyewear lenses improve definition, contrast and depth perception in your field of view. The vented Frostech lens has an anti-fogging capability, whilst the mirror finish greatly reduces glare. The Category 2 lens also has an anti-glare capability through its polarising filter.

The Package

• In addition to the lenses, you will also receive a head retainer, cleaning cloth and 'hard' case as standard. The case has internal pockets for spare lenses, and belt fixing catches and loops.

Conformity

• Rapid Eyewear sunglasses conform to the new ISO 12311 and 12312 standards for sunglasses and protective equipment testing. This standard has now replaced EN1836 in the European Union. They offer 100% UVA / UVB (UV400) protection.

Brand new Rapid Eyewear's UV400 Rio sunglasses for RC are fashionable, comfortable and versatile. They are supplied with a retainer strap as standard, plus interchangeable, vented lenses that will cover all light conditions whilst flying.

The Frame

• Finished in an attractive black and purple colour scheme, the frame is lightweight and extremely robust. It features rubber side arm inserts and nose pads for an ultra comfortable fit, and a wrap-around style that keeps unwanted light and wind from entering your eyes from the peripheries of your vision.

The Lenses

• Rio are supplied with the following lenses as standard:
  • Category 0 yellow, for low light - enhance contrast and clarity in dark or poor light conditions
  • Category 2 beige polarised, for use in partial sun or changeable conditions
  • Category 3 Purple Frostech lens, for use in normal or bright sunshine

All lenses are scratch and impact resistant, 100% UVA / UVB protected and conform to ISO 12312 and US Z80.3 standards. A carefully placed vent slot at the top of the lenses allows the rear surfaces to breathe, thereby helping to prevent fogging in hot or very cold conditions.

The Package

• Rio are supplied with a carry case, retainer strap and microfibre cleaning cloth as standard. The case has belt fixing loops and catches, and internal compartments to house spare lenses.

STRATUS RC PILOTS SUNGLASSES

Flare sunglasses are sold as a complete set with interchangeable lenses for different light conditions - used by many RC Pilots dramatically improving their model visibility during flying in all light conditions.

The Frames
Lightweight polycarbonate frame, with rubber nose pads and side arm extensions for comfort fit. The frame has a slight built-in flex that allows for fitting on most sizes and shapes of head. Finished in a crystalised blue colour.

The Lenses
Rapid Eyewear Flare sunglasses are supplied with the following impact resistant lenses:
 

•   Cat 0 light-enhancing, for dull light
•   Cat 2 red, for fairly bright or changeable conditions
•   Cat 3 grey mirror, for sunshine
•   Cat 4 dark, smoked for very bright conditions

All lenses have an anti-scratch coating and precision decentred optics. By filtering out blue light, contrast and definition are greatly improved.
Also included as standard are:
 

•   Hard carry case, with belt fixing loops and catches
•   Head securing strap
•   Lint-free cleaning cloth
•   Four sets of lenses

Conformity
sunglasses all conform to EN1836 and US Z80.3 regulations for sport sunglasses. They offer 100% UV A / UV B protection on all lenses.

Made from a tough TR90 composite, Toledo's frame is finished in an attractive white and black scheme. A rubber gasket, located across the inside top of the frame, allows for better wind blockage, whilst greatly reducing the chances of sweat dripping into your eyes and onto the back of the lenses. It also enhances comfort levels. The adjustable nose clip allows further enhancement of the fit to suit your needs.
Toledo sunglasses for RC flying

The Lenses

• Toledo are supplied with three sets of lenses as standard. They are:
  • Category 0, yellow, for low light conditions
  • Category 2, beige polarised, for fairly bright or changeable conditions
  • Category 3 Frostech, for sunny conditions

All lenses are scratch resistant, and made from impact resistant polycarbonate.

The Package

• A carry case, micro fibre cleaning cloth and retainer strap are also included with Toledo.

Conformity And Legal

• All Rapid Eyewear sunglasses conform to the new ISO 12312 regulations. The offer 100% UVA / UVB (UV400) protection.