| Don't buy a radio controlled car until you read this! | | | | how it all works and is great fun to build it yourself and |
| Radio controlled cars make great gifts for kids and | | | | most model kits come all packed in stages so you'll |
| also adults. They are a good way to have fun and | | | | build it slowly and typically takes around 8 - 12 hours to |
| with a range of radio controlled nitro, petrol, electric | | | | fully build. |
| models to choose from it can be overwhelming. | | | | Because of the fuel handling nitro models are for ages |
| Do not worry read our guidelines below, for a brief | | | | 14+ unless an adult is there to set up as they also get |
| comparison on the big 3. | | | | hot and need careful handling at all times. |
| There is a huge choice so firstly you'll need to decide | | | | For speed and a real experience in RC cars, then nitro |
| the power source - | | | | is the way to go. |
| 1. Nitro cars are run on a special fuel mixture of oil, | | | | ELECTRIC MODELS |
| methanol, and nitromethane. This nitro fuel can be | | | | Electric radio controlled cars are also fast cool models |
| easily bought from model shops or online and is worth | | | | and the newer brush-less models can run 30MPH out |
| the little bit of extra effort. | | | | the box! |
| The speed and power of nitro radio controlled cars is | | | | These are a easier way to start if you are a beginner, |
| awesome and is second to none, there are many | | | | electric models are easy to use and maintain just |
| benefits to the nitro RC car and once its broken in | | | | charge up the battery pack and your off racing |
| they can reach speeds of 30 - 75 MPH and can race | | | | around. I recommend using rechargeable batteries as |
| on tracks or join a hobby club in this exciting world of | | | | this will save you a lot money and time. Radio |
| RC cars. | | | | controlled cars use power from the battery and they |
| A single gallon of fuel will keep a nitro vehicle going for | | | | can drain in no time so a wise choice to invest in |
| about 6 - 7 hours before needing to be refilled so you | | | | some. |
| can keep going always with short cooling down | | | | Electric radio controlled cars or trucks are ideal for |
| periods in between, you can buy a 2.2 litre of nitro fuel | | | | someone who wants to run out the box and no |
| for around £14 and will fill a nitro car about 30 | | | | maintenance required. |
| times. But with electric powered models there are limits | | | | They are quieter than nitro or petrol models and |
| as once the batteries have run down, you'll need to | | | | generally very straight forward to use and little more |
| recharge before using again. | | | | than a wipe down is all that is needed. |
| Most nitro rc cars are (RTR) ready to run out the box. | | | | PETROL RC BUGGYS |
| All that is needed is a "glow start, fuel, batteries" and | | | | Petrol radio controlled cars used to be very expensive |
| most importantly READ THE INSTRUCTIONS as it | | | | to buy and hard to find. |
| would be a shame to ruin your new radio controlled | | | | It was also considered a specialist hobby but a few |
| nitro car simply because you did not bother to read the | | | | years ago prices have dropped to realistic prices. |
| manual. | | | | Petrol radio controlled cars go very fast and are along |
| There is more maintenance involved in a radio | | | | the ranks of nitro models in terms of power, |
| controlled nitro car and you would need to learn to | | | | performance and speed. |
| clean, tune, maintain and upgrade it but this is very | | | | Petrol models run on a mix of unleaded petrol and 2 |
| easy and will give you an understanding of how these | | | | stroke oil which is easy to mix as there is normally a |
| models work. | | | | measure fuel bottle and shows you the correct level. |
| CONDOR NITRO BUGGYS | | | | Both these are easy available from any petrol |
| These are one of the best models made from | | | | forecourt |
| "Acme" these nitro buggys are fast on or off road | | | | Petrol RC buggys are great for off road and |
| models and are great fun. Made with a quality made | | | | awesome fun with the real engine sound and smell of |
| team infinity engine and loaded with upgrades and can | | | | fuel burning just adds to existing feel you're gonna get |
| handle rough terrain and are tough models that will give | | | | from a petrol radio controlled buggy or car. A little |
| you hours of fun over an over. | | | | aftercare is required and maintenance with a petrol |
| Whatever you get be a RC truck, buggy, car or | | | | model so your need to get to know a little knowledge |
| truggys make sure you can always get parts for your | | | | on the basics. |
| model and help as in this hobby you may crash it hard | | | | Please note: ages of 14 + is recommended for use on |
| and need to re-fix the broken parts before using again. | | | | petrol RC cars. |
| Self build RC models are a great way to learn about | | | | |