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Indoor Rubber Motor Models

If your looking for an activity to share with your children might I suggest you give indoor rubber motor  models a try. If your someone that likes to build then this is for you. It is not expensive and it is easy to get into. If your not a builder then there are plenty of […]

Battery tips

In the world of R/C we use different types of battery packs to power our toys.  Li po and Ni MH batteries a very common and require a lot of attention to safety when we recharge them. So here are some tips that should help in the long run. First and most importantly we need […]

Beginners tips for R/C boats

A few tips for beginners when taking the boat to the pond.   So you purchased a couple of boats for the kids to take to the pond on Sunday. and you’re wondering why 1 transmitter has control of all the boats.  Nothing makes R/C boating boring when you have to wait for your brother […]

Traxxas Blast 3810

Here is the YouTube video review from www.myrccenter.com [embedplusvideo height=”450″ width=”450″ editlink=”http://bit.ly/183jB7j” standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/E7l0itaxjSM?fs=1″ vars=”ytid=E7l0itaxjSM&width=450&height=450&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=&notes=” id=”ep7160″ /]

Safety

  R/C safety issues around aircraft and boats Obviously, the golden rule should be “safety first” when operating an R/C airplane or boat. Injuries can range from minor scrapes to the loss of a finger – – – or worse. Here are a few simple steps you can take to avoid injury: Aircraft Propellers can […]

RC Boats

  RC Boats are quickly becoming a popular hobby across many communities. You can head out to your local water area and have a blast. There many choices to choose from. You can build you RC model from a kit or purchase a ready to float. If you choose a kit, be ready to put in […]

Glow Engines Versus Electric

Glow Engines Versus Electric. Cost and Time What do you get when you have a bunch of R/C enthusiasts in the same room? A great debate on the evolution of mankind? A vehement discussion on black holes?  Nope.  They would more likely be arguing about which is better, glow (nitro) engines or electric.  Obviously, we’re […]

How much does it cost

How Much Does It Cost to Get into an R/C Hobby?  Let’s face it, every hobby requires some sort of financial commitment, but it’s a lot less expensive to enter the world of R/C vehicles than you may think.  Starter kits, which usually include a slow, easy-to-handle “toy-grade” vehicle powered by an electric motor, can […]