| Whether you choose the simplicity of electric | | | | wide choice of models, you will need to buy |
| radio controlled cars or the realistic sights | | | | your buggy as a self-build nitro kit and this |
| and sounds of nitro rc cars, one major | | | | can be a lot to handle for the |
| decision the newcomer is faced with is just | | | | beginner.Airplanes.Radio controlled flyers |
| what type of radio controlled vehicle will | | | | also feature amongst the most popular and |
| best meet his needs.Whatever you choose, | | | | exciting of rc vehicles. Electric and |
| think carefully about just how you will be | | | | ready-to-run versions are the most accessible |
| spending your time with your new hobby and | | | | for the beginner, though of course there are |
| balance this against your current level of | | | | nitro and self-build kits available to allow |
| experience. Here is just a taste of the | | | | for growth and customization.Radio controlled |
| options open to you.On-Road vehicles.On-road | | | | airplanes are extremely light weight, and can |
| cars are undoubtedly the most popular type of | | | | be made to fly at very low speeds. The |
| radio controlled vehicle. The standard for | | | | electric versions are also quiet enough to be |
| on-road radio controlled cars is the 1/10 | | | | run in a school yard, which makes them a |
| scale model, although 1/8 scale models are | | | | great option for the newcomer to the radio |
| also commonly seen. With the recent influx | | | | controlled scene. If you wish to include |
| of micro and mini rc cars, there are now also | | | | competition as a main element of your new |
| a number of hobby quality on-road cars as | | | | hobby though you should be aware that there |
| small as 1/18 scale.Both electric and nitro | | | | are many fewer competitions run for rc |
| radio controlled cars come in on-road | | | | airplanes than there are for rc |
| versions, and can be purchased either ready | | | | cars.Helicopters.Though perhaps a little too |
| to run or as self-build kits. Built and | | | | complicated the beginner, radio controlled |
| geared for speed, on-road radio controlled | | | | helicopters are both exciting and challenging |
| cars should be your choice if you plan to | | | | to fly. They are normally run on gas, and |
| race your cars.Off-Road vehicles.If you want | | | | can be great fun for the more experienced |
| to be able to run your radio controlled cars | | | | hobbyist.Boats and Watercraft.Available in |
| just about anywhere, you'll definitely need | | | | both electric and nitro powered versions, |
| the rugged construction of an off-road | | | | radio controlled boats are normally only |
| vehicle. These sturdy cars and trucks will | | | | available in kit form and the need for |
| handle hills, uneven terrain, jumps and even | | | | waterproofing adds an additional level of |
| sand. Available in two or four-wheel drive | | | | difficulty. As a result, boats and other |
| versions, off-road vehicles can be driven in | | | | watercraft are not recommended for beginners |
| your back yard, a vacant lot or just about | | | | but, once you become familiar with the |
| anywhere you like.Like their on-road | | | | workings of radio controlled vehicles, you |
| counterparts, off-road radio controlled cars | | | | will find boats and other watercraft possibly |
| can be purchased ready to run or as | | | | the most fun of all to build and |
| self-build kits and there is a wide range of | | | | race.Although it is very much a personal |
| both electric and nitro cars, as well as | | | | choice, the newcomer would be best advised to |
| trucks, for you to choose from.Although they | | | | start with ready-to-run, on-road electric |
| are not the fastest cars available, off-road | | | | radio controlled cars and, once he is |
| rc cars are durable, rugged and can be run | | | | familiar with the basic art of running and |
| practically anywhere.Buggies.These durable | | | | racing rc cars, he can then move up in stages |
| little vehicles are powerful enough to handle | | | | towards his preferred model.For more |
| on and off-road terrains with speeds of up to | | | | information on radio controlled cars and to |
| 60 mph and are becoming increasingly popular. | | | | pick up a free copy of our beginner's guide |
| Although buggies can be great fun, for a | | | | please visit today. |