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Electric RC Boats

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

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 [...]

RC Submarines For Pools And Aquariums

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Though 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

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

RC 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

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Electric 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 [...]

RC Helicopter Simulators

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Flying your RC helicopter with none of the risks of crashing it is a good idea for a beginner. Flight simulator software, available both for purchase and free for download, can help a novice flier tremendously without damaging the expensive model in real life.

Safe Locations To Fly Your RC Airplane/Helicopter

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

It’s important to find a safe and large location to fly your model airplane or helicopter.  The laws and rules for flying may be different depending on your state or country, so be sure to check before beginning.

How To Break In New RC Boat Engine

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

To 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 [...]