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Getting into the World of Radio Control?
Jul 21st
The radio control hobbyists world ranges from the beauty and grace of a yacht to the down and dirty action of an off-road monster truck to quite large aircraft. The common factor being they are all controlled from a handheld transmitter.
Radio control models have been around since the 1950’s and getting better all the time with advances in circuit technology and battery technology allowing more dependability and control. With the miniaturisation of electronics it’s been possible to do more with less power. Modern RC models use 2.4 ghz systems making them less likely to suffer interference from other sources.
Before commiting to a purchase however there are some things to take into account and obviously these depend on the particular form of RC you are smitten with. The idea of getting airborne fast is an attractive one but without the right preparation and training it could well prove to be a short and expensive flight. It really is best to learn to fly with someone else, better still with an instructor who can start you off with a simulator before moving on to a buddy box system, which is really a dual control system, one for you the student and one for the instructor to get you out of trouble.
Same thing goes with Radio Controlled cars – where are you going to use them without crashing? There really is no point in getting a screaming drift car without somewhere suitable like a basketball court to use it. On the other hand such a surface would be useless to a monster truck which really needs some rough ground to shine.
Then you need to think about whether the gas or electric models are going to be right for you. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Remember that gas models tend to be more powerful and noisier but need tuning. It’s not really a big deal but a little chore to be aware of. Electric models are quiet and lighter but batteries can be expensive, even allowing for the re-use you get with rechargeables.
Don’t forget, you will need to be able to get spares too as you will have little accidents no matter how careful you are!
Talk to other hobbyists before you make your choice and talk to your local hobby shop. The guys there are always looking to talk about their hobby because they’re keen hobbyists themselves and they want to promote their hobby by bringing newcomers into their hobby, the wonderful world of radio control.
Australians might like to check out the Radio Controlled cars or radio control planes at Hobby Heroes in Sydney, run by a dedicated RC hobbyist who likes nothing better than to help newcomers to the fold!
The RC CArs of Tamiya
Jul 20th
Tamiya is a company known for producing excellent miniatures of automobiles. They are famous today for introducing the world to competitive mini 4WD racing. What many people do not know is that Tamiya also introduced the world to RC cars. The Tamiya RC car line has a lot of models that show the excellence of the company in model design.
Here are some Tamiya RC car models available today:
1) Nitro Crusher- This Tamiya RC car boasts of a powerful FS-15S engine that features a large diameter slide carburetor to fulfill your need for speed. The engine also has a precision brake system that ensures operation safety. This Tamiya RC car can also fulfill your need for power because it comes in the form of a monster truck.
Drive through all types of terrain as easy as if you were driving on pavement. This Tamiya RC car has various features that allow it to coast through different types of terrain. It has extra-large tires that are perfect for dominating mud, sand or rocks. It also features a frontal impact control system that allows you to have stable running no matter what obstacles you encounter.
2) Mini cooper- If you have no idea what a mini cooper is, think about Mr. Bean’s beloved car. This Tamiya RC car is based on that small-but-terrible car of the 1960’s. The mini cooper is renowned for its small size and powerful performance. In fact, the mini cooper has even been known to perform extremely well on competitions like the world rally championships.
This Tamiya RC car features an M-03 chassis that’s specially designed to be as fast as possible. The double wishbone suspension also ensures the stability of your vehicle and excellent handling. This is an electric RC car, which means that the batteries can add a lot of weight. However, a special hole cut into the chassis ensures that despite the weight, this Tamiya RC car can still run its best.
3) Subaru Impreza WRC Monte Carlo- This Tamiya RC car is designed for the new kind of racing. Yes, this Tamiya RC car is designed to drift. The chassis of this Tamiya RC car, TT-01D, is built from lightweight materials and specifically designed to have a low center of gravity. This means that this Tamiya RC car will not turn over if you try to “drift” it.
What are the advantages of drift racing? Well, during normal turns, there is a tendency for cars to lose speed. By drifting, the car can maintain optimum speed and precision controls. However, there is always the tendency of something going wrong. This is the reason why this Tamiya RC car is engineered to precision.
4) XBG Nitro Force- Capable of unbelievable top speeds, this Tamiya RC car is definitely a force to be reckoned with. Powered with a precision FR-S glow engine, this Tamiya RC car employs a recoil starter for clean starting every time. This Tamiya RC car also boasts of a reinforced resin frame chassis with a low center of gravity, making it stable during driving.
This Tamiya RC car also features a very aerodynamic frame, making sure that the wind will not slow down your need for speed. All in all, if you want a Tamiya RC car that quenches your desire to defy gravity, this is the car that you should be getting.
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Knowledge and Guide of Electric Rc Cars
Jul 17th
If you are new in the RC world , you might probably face difficulty to choose the right electric RC car which will satisfied you. The most important thing before you make a purchase, you need some information to guide you to avoid wrong choice.
First what are consideration to be made. This is important to every person who would like to be engage in Electric RC cars world.
1. What are Advantage
2. What type of RC cars
3. What size of RC cars.
4. What options to choose.
5. Convenience.
1.Advantage of electric RC cars.
- User friendly
- Easy and less maintaining
- Less tuning and set-up
- Less cost
- Noise less
- Smoke less
- Light weight
2. Type of electric RC cars
- On-road RC cars. Consist of Touring , racing and Drift cars.
- Off-road RC cars. Consist of Buggies and Monster truck.
- Indoor RC cars . Consist of mini / micro cars.
3. Size of electric RC cars.
- 1/ 10, 1/ 12, 1/ 16, 1/ 18, 1/ 24, 1/ 27, and 1/ 30.
4. Option to choose.
There are two options available in the market.
Option 1.
Electric RC car – RTR kits ( Ready to run )
This option is specially design for beginners.
RTR package are comes with ready build RC car included:
- RC car body / Chassis
- Electronic speed controller
- 17 turn motor
- Radio transmitter and servos
- 4 tires
- Painted body shell
You don’t have to worry about assembly RC car parts and painting the body shell. All that’s left for you to do is to add your battery and you are ready to lay down on the track. After experiencing good in handling and maintained of RTR RC cars, you are now ready go to a step further.
Option 2.
Electric RC car pro kit
This option are design for racer.
Feature of this kit is only RC car body ( chassis ) and you will need to assemble all of single parts of this body . Normally it’s will take about 4 to 5 hours to complete this task. To run this kit on track you have to add another parts or accessories such as:
- 4 Tires ( Completed with insert + rim )
- Motor ( Brushed / Brushless )
- ESC ( Electronic speed controller )
- Battery pack. ( 6 cells )
- Battery charger
- Body shell.
- Radio Transmitter and servos
All RC parts or accessory as listed above can be buy separately from various brand or maker around the world.
5.Convenience.
In this last consideration you have to know where:
- Play ground or track available at your area.
- Hobby shop nearby to find your spare parts
- Is this shop sell electric RC car parts which you will choose.
- Is there any technical support or advised provided by this shop.
- Is there have any others community run a same model or type which you choose.
This will help you to improve your driving skill faster then you run alone on the track.
Article was base on author own experience in rc car world, would like to share his knowledge and tips.
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FS Racing Electric Rc Monster Truck
Jul 10th
Product Description: The all new monster truck from FS racing is a 4WD high powered electric racing RC truck. Not to be confused with toy Radio Controlled cars, these are the real deal. With a big powerful 550 motor, bevel differentials and an electric speed controller the RC truck is very powerful. Fully installed RC equipment, 7.2V battery pack with charger are all included. The truck comes fully built so all you need to do is charge the battery, do some pre-checks and then you are ready to race. The radio transmitter has interchangeable frequency crystals so trucks can be raced against each other without interference. The monster truck style with the large oversized tyres, increased ground clearance and monster bumper make this a great model for off road bashing whilst the independent suspension and differentials also means it can perform well also on road when needed.
Product Category: Electronic & RC Toys
Product Number: FS53804
Manufacturer: FS Racing
Delivery Time: Next Working Day
Product Condition: New
Sale Price: £99.99
Bug Crusher PRO – 1/10th Scale Nitro Radio Controlled Monster Truck
Jul 9th
Product Description: The Bug Crusher Pro is the ultimate 1:10 scale rc monster truck with many hop ups included as standard. If you want a race ready rc monster truck with all the main upgrades pre-installed then this is the perfect choice. You can't get a 1/10th monster truck with a longer features list or that looks this good.
Product Category: Electronic & RC Toys
Product Number: NBC-NPRO
Manufacturer: Nitrotek
Delivery Time: Next Working Day
Product Condition: New
Sale Price: £189.99