Of the four types of RC boats–nitro, gas, sail and electric– electric RC Boats have certain advantages over their main competitors. Mainly, they are relatively cheaper to buy than the others, and easier to maintain with the obvious lack of fuel costs. Additionally, electric motors are quieter and won’t bother others around you as much while playing with the boat.
Electric RC Boats
May 19th, 2009 by yuliyaRC Submarines For Pools And Aquariums
May 17th, 2009 by yuliyaThough much slower and perhaps not as thrilling competition or speed wise as RC boats, RC submarines offer RC hobbyists a new frontier. There are two types of popular submarines, one perfect for aquariums and the other for swimming pools.
Choosing An RC Boat
May 16th, 2009 by yuliyaRC boats are designed with different types of hulls and though there are many different kinds the three most popular ones are the Deep V (for beginners), the Catamaran (for intermediate modelers) and the Hydroplane (advanced users).
Electric RC Car Batteries
May 15th, 2009 by yuliyaElectric RC cars and trucks mainly use two types of rechargeable RC batteries–Nickel Cadmium (NiCD) and Nickel Metal Hybride (NiMH). NiCD is an older type of battery than the NiMH. NiCD batteries, which are cheaper than NiMH, develop charge memory which can affect the battery’s capacity. If not fully discharged before charging, the battery will no longer charge to maximum capacity.
How To Break In New RC Boat Engine
May 12th, 2009 by yuliyaTo help prolong engine life and maintain engine health in an RC boat, it is important to put the engine through an “initial break-in” stage for a minimum of 3 fuel tanks. Make sure to use high quality and only NEW fuel for the duration of the break-in, with at least 18% oil and a low percentage of nitro, to ensure that the engine does not overheat.