| Remote Controlled Cars. RC Cars have never been | | | | Or if this is a shared hobby with someone responsible |
| more affordable than now and the choice you have is | | | | in control then there should be no issues in going Nitro. |
| endless. We will review some of the models available | | | | Secondly consider the cost, don't go and spend big if |
| and look for the best value for money on all models | | | | you are just getting started in the scene. begin with a |
| and accessories, and we will let you know what's | | | | beginner's kit or buy a kit you can upgrade as you |
| happening in the world of RC cars. | | | | progress. Avoid wasting your money unwisely in the |
| Ok guys to make one thing clear from the start and | | | | beginning. So I guess the message here is to take your |
| that is that the majority of Nitro models are not toys in | | | | time, until you get to know more about your hobby or |
| the normal sense of the word. And younger people | | | | sport. |
| should be supervised when they are actively involved | | | | Thirdly what kind of kit do you want, the possibilities |
| with the sport. Maybe Big Boys Toys is a better | | | | are endless. There are RC Cars, boats, hovercraft, |
| description. (Yeah) Like It. | | | | submarines, airplanes, buggies, monster trucks, drifting |
| If you purchase a model make sure if it includes the | | | | cars, helicopters, tanks, jet fighters and so much more. |
| transmitter. If it does not select one that is going to be | | | | And they can be powered by gas, Nitro, Batteries and |
| capable of performing the functions you need for your | | | | wind if you want to go sailing. |
| kit. The number of channels determine how many | | | | Fourthly what scale do you want, and again you have |
| functions you model can perform. And that can range | | | | a few choices here too. Typically between 1/8 to 1/10 |
| from a 2ch, 4ch, 6ch transmitter. All that means is the | | | | in scale. And finally do you have a place to practice? |
| amount of servo's you can control. Transmitters also | | | | Or is there a club nearby you could join. Here you will |
| come in a range of different frequencies for eg, | | | | also get to know other enthusiasts and there will be no |
| 2.4GHz. | | | | lack of tips and advice. And consider that it is going to |
| Also decide weather you want to assemble the model | | | | take some practice to operate these things and |
| or if you want it to go straight out of the box with little | | | | become good at it, some more difficult than others. |
| or no assembly required. So the first thing that you | | | | Like learning to fly is going to take more practice then |
| should consider when deciding to by a RC Model is. | | | | driving a car for instance but hang in there it is worth it, |
| Who are you purchasing it for? If it is for children over | | | | believe me. |
| 14 years of age, you are heading in the right direction. If | | | | So begin with a RC car and eliminate a lot of costly |
| it is for people under 14 years of age, maybe you | | | | mistakes (But start with what you want, just a |
| should consider looking for battery powered models | | | | suggestion). |
| instead. And there is a large range of battery powered | | | | But we will be sending out more news on more |
| models available. | | | | subjects, So stay tuned. |