A Beginner's Guide to Radio Controlled Toys

Radio controlled, or RC toys, have developed intoFor the more advanced user, there are fast,
a growing industry for children’s toys and forpowerful toys to enjoy. The Thunder Tiger
the serious hobbyists. With such a huge range ofRacing Truck can reach speeds of 45mph and
toys available, knowing what to buy is the hardestruns on Nitro fuel. Built with realistic body interior
part. To make things simpler, this article aims toand exterior, it really looks the part and can be
explain the options and different levels of RC toysgreat fun in a race. The Super Cub LP RTF
out there for your budget and levels ofElectric plane represents a great piece of business
experience.too. The lithium battery means longer flight time
The first radio controlled device was designed byand the foam body means the plane is very
Nikola Tesla in 1893, when he designed andrepairable. The plane can climb to a few hundred
demonstrated the radio controlled boat. Back thenfeet and has a built in safety feature in case you
Radio controlled technology was developed to belose control.
used in war. Thankfully these days the emphasisIf you are a serious model collector, a great buy
is on fun and Radio Controlled toys come in awould be the widely recognised Tamiya Leopard
range of sizes and costs to suit the potentialtank, which is detailed to look exactly the same
buyer. The range goes from the small budgetas the real German Leopard tank. Although
models to bespoke models with intricate design toit’s a little expensive, it does provide endless
match the original specification.fun and a real life experience. The model comes
There is a huge collection of radio controlledwith real action movement and has sounds that
products available today. These include radioare digitally recorded from the real tank. It has a
controlled cars, planes, helicopters, boats and evenrotating turret with a firing gun with sound, which
tractors for the workers out there! While someautomatically reloads and returns to original
products are relatively inexpensive, some cost upposition once fired.
thousands of pounds. The best advice is to buyRevell models have just released a great new
according to your experience, and as you build uprange of radio control helicopters. The Revell Huey
knowledge and ability, you can move up theAttack RC Helicopter offers great performance
grades of models too.at a superb low price and is ideal for beginners.
If you have limited or no experience of pilotingFor the more advanced pilot, Revell have launched
models, then the Silverlit Picoo Z Apachethe Chinook RC helicopter which is brand new for
helicopter should be perfect. Being only 17 cm longthis year. For some fun on the water, Thunder
and an unbelievable 10 grams, it provides a solidTiger have just launched the Outlaw Pro 46
platform to begin their training in the world ofOffshore Power Boat. With speeds up to 40mph,
flight and can be used both indoors and outdoors.fun is guaranteed with this toy.
If you prefer to stay on the ground, then theSo if there’s a child’s birthday coming up
Tamiya Lunch Box can be great fun. A minivan,in your family or just maybe even an idea for a
raised up over Monster Truck wheels, is sure toChristmas gift, consider buying a radio controlled
grab the attention and provides an easier way ofcar as a present. Its fun the whole family can
learning how to operate radio controlled toys.enjoy.