August 31 2009
Those of us who are looking to get started in the RC world have to make a tough decision very early on: Electric vs. Gas powered RC cars. Since start up costs can be expensive, most people can’t afford to invest in both.
What many newcomers don’t realize is that gas powered RC cars should actually [...]
August 31 2009
If sitting on the dock holding a fishing pole sounds boring to you then try fishing with your RC boat. Check out this video
August 28 2009
When it comes to RC rock crawling just a little extra traction and a little lower center of gravity could get you through those impossible gates. This article will help you learn how to set up your crawler to maximize your wheels and tires for extra grip low CG.
Trim the Foam
Soft compound tires require [...]
August 26 2009
If you have ever driven your car in the snow or mud only to emerge with shorted out servos or receiver then you might want to read this article.
Despite what you might think about servos most are water-resistant at best. The first thing you might want to do is take apart your servo and look [...]
August 16 2009
If you work on an RC car at all you will soon find it necessary to put it up on some sort of stand. Some people put the tire under the car and that works for some things but when you really need to get to the belly of your car the tire just will [...]
August 7 2009
I’ve had every type of car there is from electric RTR, to nitro kits, and I have never really sat down and chronicled my experience. This article will give you a glimpse into some of the tricks and gotchas I experienced when building my first large scale FG 4WD Modellsport Baja Buggy.
SPECIAL NOTE: If [...]
August 7 2009
Have you ever wanted to make your own custom stickers to put on your RC car, plane, or helicopter? I know I have and I looked around for examples on how to do this but none satisfied what my end goal. So here is a short example on how to make clear professional looking stickers [...]