RC Cars As a Hobby (Part 1)

Radio Control is like pursuing your dream clouds. It gives you the kick of piloting your own Air Force or commanding your own fleet. Beginners begin with RC trucks or cars and they love being totally in control of a fully functional scale model that is just waiting for your next command.

It is important to know the various type of options available to pursue your hobby. The most popular type of R/C car is the Off-Road Buggy. Big tires with “knobby” spikes, full-travel suspension parts and a high ground clearance allow the off-roader to go almost anywhere. They come with either two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel-drive (4WD), and reach speeds of 15-30 mph. On-Road cars usually have lower ground clearances, slicks tires, aerodynamic bodies, and are capable of a bit higher speeds.

Cars use different kind of energy source to make them go around. The source can be either electric or fuel. Cars that run on battery packs are electric cars. They use a rechargeable NiCad battery pack for power. They can run up to 10 minutes and can be recharged in about 15 minutes. Nitro cars are actually powered by a small engine that burns a special glow fuel. Some can reach speeds of over 50 mph.

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