Archive for August, 2009


Which RC car to get? Electric, nitro, or gas.

August 31 2009 No Commented
Which RC car to get? Electric, nitro, or gas.

Those of us who are looking to get started in the RC world have to make a tough decision very early on: Electric vs. Gas powered RC cars. Since start up costs can be expensive, most people can’t afford to invest in both. What many newcomers don’t realize is that gas powered RC cars should [...]

Fishing with an RC boat

August 31 2009 No Commented
Fishing with an RC boat

If sitting on the dock holding a fishing pole sounds boring to you then try fishing with your RC boat. Check out this video

RC Rock Crawler Wheel and Tire Tips.

August 28 2009 No Commented
RC Rock Crawler Wheel and Tire Tips.

When it comes to RC rock crawling just a little extra traction and a little lower center of gravity could get you through those impossible gates. This article will help you learn how to set up your crawler to maximize your wheels and tires for extra grip low CG. Trim the Foam Soft compound tires [...]

Waterproof Your RC Servo!

August 26 2009 No Commented
Waterproof Your RC Servo!

If you have ever driven your car in the snow or mud only to emerge with shorted out servos or receiver then you might want to read this article. Despite what you might think about servos most are water-resistant at best. The first thing you might want to do is take apart your servo and [...]

Building a RC Car Stand for Under $15

August 16 2009 No Commented
Building a RC Car Stand for Under $15

If you work on an RC car at all you will soon find it necessary to put it up on some sort of stand. Some people put the tire under the car and that works for some things but when you really need to get to the belly of your car the tire just will [...]

FG 4WD Baja Buggy Competition, Build And Review

August 7 2009 No Commented
FG 4WD Baja Buggy Competition, Build And Review

I’ve had every type of car there is from electric RTR, to nitro kits, and I have never really sat down and chronicled my experience. This article will give you a glimpse into some of the tricks and gotchas I experienced when building my first large scale FG 4WD Modellsport Baja Buggy. SPECIAL NOTE: If [...]

Create your own clear stickers for your RC model.

August 7 2009 No Commented
Create your own clear stickers for your RC model.

Have you ever wanted to make your own custom stickers to put on your RC car, plane, or helicopter? I know I have and I looked around for examples on how to do this but none satisfied what my end goal. So here is a short example on how to make clear professional looking stickers [...]