| For the beginners just getting into the hobby of RC | | | | Now, let’s take a look at gas powered RC model |
| cars, many are left clueless when it comes to the | | | | such as nitro RC cars. These cars are powered by |
| classifications or the type of RC cars available for their | | | | nitromethane with lubricant acting as the fuel. The |
| choosing. And for this reason, they tend to make a | | | | trademark of this type of car is that it is extremely |
| purchase that may not necessarily work the best for | | | | fast, and is easy to refuel, with a long running time |
| their individual usage. More often than not, the decision | | | | which makes it much better than electric RC models. |
| made when purchasing a certain model is limited to | | | | The downside of it is that it needs to go through the |
| judging from the exterior part of the car, rather than | | | | combustion phase in order for the car to run. And this |
| looking at its power source and terrain capability. In this | | | | causes a lot of noise and smoke release. |
| article, we will take a look at both subjects in detail. | | | | The next classification that is used to categorize RC |
| There are basically two types of power sources | | | | cars is their terrain capability. By that, it means the type |
| when it comes to RC models. First, we shall look at | | | | of terrain that it is specifically made for. A road RC car |
| electric powered RC cars. They are much lighter in | | | | model runs great on paved race tracks as it is able to |
| weight as compared to gas powered ones and are | | | | maintain high speeds. On the other hand, off road RC |
| highly responsive to the controls manipulated by the | | | | car is designed to run on tracks that have mounds or |
| racer, with faster reaction time to different terrain | | | | obstacles. So, before choosing your RC model, it is |
| conditions. Since it is powered electrically, the car is | | | | best to run through all of the details regarding its |
| easier to maintain than the gas powered models. The | | | | classification to get one that suits your individual racing |
| only downside is that it takes time to recharge the | | | | needs. Have fun! |
| batteries. | | | | |