| Whether you choose the simplicity of electric | | | | Although buggies can be great fun, for a wide |
| radio controlled cars or the realistic sights and | | | | choice of models, you will need to buy your |
| sounds of nitro rc cars, one major decision the | | | | buggy as a self-build nitro kit and this can be a lot |
| newcomer is faced with is just what type of | | | | to handle for the beginner.Airplanes.Radio |
| radio controlled vehicle will best meet his | | | | controlled flyers also feature amongst the most |
| needs.Whatever you choose, think carefully about | | | | popular and exciting of rc vehicles. Electric and |
| just how you will be spending your time with your | | | | ready-to-run versions are the most accessible for |
| new hobby and balance this against your current | | | | the beginner, though of course there are nitro and |
| level of experience. Here is just a taste of the | | | | self-build kits available to allow for growth and |
| options open to you.On-Road vehicles.On-road | | | | customization.Radio controlled airplanes are |
| cars are undoubtedly the most popular type of | | | | extremely light weight, and can be made to fly at |
| radio controlled vehicle. The standard for on-road | | | | very low speeds. The electric versions are also |
| radio controlled cars is the 1/10 scale model, | | | | quiet enough to be run in a school yard, which |
| although 1/8 scale models are also commonly | | | | makes them a great option for the newcomer to |
| seen. With the recent influx of micro and mini rc | | | | the radio controlled scene. If you wish to include |
| cars, there are now also a number of hobby | | | | competition as a main element of your new |
| quality on-road cars as small as 1/18 scale.Both | | | | hobby though you should be aware that there are |
| electric and nitro radio controlled cars come in | | | | many fewer competitions run for rc airplanes than |
| on-road versions, and can be purchased either | | | | there are for rc cars.Helicopters.Though perhaps a |
| ready to run or as self-build kits. Built and geared | | | | little too complicated the beginner, radio controlled |
| for speed, on-road radio controlled cars should be | | | | helicopters are both exciting and challenging to fly. |
| your choice if you plan to race your | | | | They are normally run on gas, and can be great |
| cars.Off-Road vehicles.If you want to be able to | | | | fun for the more experienced hobbyist.Boats and |
| run your radio controlled cars just about | | | | Watercraft.Available in both electric and nitro |
| anywhere, you'll definitely need the rugged | | | | powered versions, radio controlled boats are |
| construction of an off-road vehicle. These sturdy | | | | normally only available in kit form and the need |
| cars and trucks will handle hills, uneven terrain, | | | | for waterproofing adds an additional level of |
| jumps and even sand. Available in two or | | | | difficulty. As a result, boats and other watercraft |
| four-wheel drive versions, off-road vehicles can | | | | are not recommended for beginners but, once |
| be driven in your back yard, a vacant lot or just | | | | you become familiar with the workings of radio |
| about anywhere you like.Like their on-road | | | | controlled vehicles, you will find boats and other |
| counterparts, off-road radio controlled cars can be | | | | watercraft possibly the most fun of all to build |
| purchased ready to run or as self-build kits and | | | | and race.Although it is very much a personal |
| there is a wide range of both electric and nitro | | | | choice, the newcomer would be best advised to |
| cars, as well as trucks, for you to choose | | | | start with ready-to-run, on-road electric radio |
| from.Although they are not the fastest cars | | | | controlled cars and, once he is familiar with the |
| available, off-road rc cars are durable, rugged and | | | | basic art of running and racing rc cars, he can |
| can be run practically anywhere.Buggies.These | | | | then move up in stages towards his preferred |
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