Archive for November, 2009
Sunday, November 29th, 2009
It doesn't matter if you are eight or eighty, if you love cars and enjoy tinkering about, then racing radio controlled cars can provide you with endless hours of fun and excitement. But there are hurdles that you have to cross before you get to the race track and, if you are a newcomer to the world of radio controlled cars then there are a number of things that you will need to think about.
Many people are amazed at just how exciting the world of radio controlled car racing has become in recent years with modern hobby cars reaching speeds of 60 mph and featuring complex suspension systems that can be tuned in much the same way as those of a real car. But perhaps the best feature of today's radio controlled cars is the wide variety of different vehicles available.
When the time comes to buy your first radio controlled car you will need to begin by considering three things:
1. Do you want to buy a ready-to-run vehicle or to build your own car from a kit?
There is no doubt that building your own car has many advantages, not least the fact that you will find it easy to maintain the vehicle and to make alterations to it if you choose to, but this is certainly not an easy option for the beginner. Although they are a little more expensive, for younger racers and to get you up and running quickly, you would probably be best advised to start with a ready-to-run car and then move on to building your own radio controlled car at a later date.
2. Do you want an on-road or an off-road vehicle?
On-road vehicles (on-road here refers to a smooth, paved surface rather than the road itself) are designed for speed and are clearly the option if you wish to race your car.
If, however, you are not principally concerned with racing then there are a wide variety of off-road vehicles available including trucks and buggies which can provide immense fun negotiating rough terrain, obstacle courses and even jumps.
3. Do you want an electric vehicle or a nitro powered car?
Electrically powered vehicles provide the simplest option and use rechargeable batteries. They are both clean and quiet but, for many hobbyists, they lack the realism that gives radio controlled car racing its true excitement.
Nitro powered vehicles, on the other hand, offer the sound (tuned pipe), sights (smoke) and smell (exhaust) of a real car. They do however require considerably more maintenance than their electric counterparts and this is something that the novice needs to take into consideration. Although the quality of nitro powered cars in the past left a lot to be desired, in recent years they have been greatly improved in terms of not only their performance but also their safety and reliability.
Having considered the options of ready-to-run or kit cars, on-road or off-road and whether you want an electric or nitro powered car, the next step is to visit your local supplier and take a look at the huge range of cars available.
Then its time for some practice before you head off to the race track.
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Friday, November 27th, 2009
Flying an electric RC airplane is like having beginners luck every time you fly. The first remote control airplane I ever got was electrically powered, I had no flying skills whatsoever, and I still managed to fly it perfectly without even crashing. Why you ask? Because electric RC planes like the one I had are so simple, they only have two control options, power and steering. You go as fast, or slow as you want and just choose your direction.
Now yes, there are electric RC planes that you can buy or build, that have many control channels and all the works, like flaps, ailerons, etc. Those types of electric airplanes are basically made for advanced flyers who don't like the mess that comes with the use of fuel. Most hobbyist start with an electrically powered plane, then move onto fuel powered ones once they have mastered it. But like I said, some people just don't like the mess and added expense that comes with a fuel powered engine, so they stick with electric motors. Fine, do whatever makes you happy, but I am just going to talk about getting a good electric RC plane for a beginner pilot.
Now first off you should note that electric airplanes can come in a few different types. Basically there are only park flyers, slow flyers, regular electric planes and advanced electrically powered RC airplanes.
Park flyers are mainly for parks and small areas similar to that outdoors. Slow flyers are just the opposite, since they move slower they are for indoors. These can be great for the winter or when it is just plain to windy outside to fly.
A regular electric RC airplane is the best for beginners and is exactly what I flew as my first RC airplane. Usually these planes are priced around $50 and they have just two controls, so it is ideal for beginners. This type of airplane is usually made of Styrofoam, and very little metal, so you need to be careful when flying it. Even if you do crash and damage something, usually a little duct tape will fix anything on it. I kid you not, I still have my first electric RC plane, which I broke the wing twice on, and it still fly's!
An advanced electric RC airplane is ideal for advanced pilots who don't like the mess of fuel, like I said before, but it is also great for areas where noise is a concern and you still want the full experience. Advanced electric R/C airplanes are more full bodied then regular ones, usually made of all plastic and balsa wood, plus they also have around 5 or 6 channels of control.
All in all, buy a park flyer if you just want a quick little flight every once in awhile, get a slow flyer if you want to fly indoors, purchase a regular electric RC plane if you want to get into the RC airplane hobby seriously, but are just a beginner. Last but not least, once you master an electric RC plane, move onto a more advanced nitro methane fuel powered one, or an advanced electrically powered plane.
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Abhishek Agarwal asked:
While you purchase a radio controlled airplane first, you might have some trouble choosing the airplane that will bring you in to the remote controlled hobbies. You'll need something which will be reasonably cheap to buy, and will grant you an opportunity to find out how to aviate remote controlled airplanes before you proceed onto more sophisticated airplanes. If you purchase the first airplane that you come across, you may end up bearing a really bad experience as your beginning time, and be entirely turned down from this hobby. This makes it why it's really important to learn the many different features that you can seek. In this article I'll check over most of it. Therefore read upon to discover about what you require to search for to get the best ever experience possible while you aviate a radio controlled airplane.
First of all you require evaluating your own constructing skills. You will be able to purchase airplane packages that allow you to construct the whole thing from bits of wood, or even you will be able to buy packages that merely asks you to put together a couple of components together. If you would like to make a big, lengthy project of your guided plane, then you could purchase one that needs full assembly. Still, you ought to be certain that your constructing skills are prepared to build it. If you do not prefer to spend your time needed to execute this or if you do not possess the art to construct it, then you could purchase a plane that doesn't require any construction at all. You merely draw it from the package, and you’re prepared to go piloting for the noon.
Side by side you would like to search something that has constancy for people who are piloting the first time. It might not look like it, but to pilot a radio controlled airplane you require the minimal skill. But, whenever you seek for the good item you will be able to get something that's more in gear towards beginners. Small aviating speed is always a do good, just as motoring slow is a beneficial way to pick up how to drive a car at the beginning times. You'll need a light plane having bigger wings that will catch the wind finer. This will make up start easier. You'll also like to seek airplanes that have straight undersides, and wings mounted up high with the trunk. If you fetch a plane that possesses all of these characteristics, your inaugural flying will be as fluent as conceivable.
After this you have to think about the airplane model you are about to buy. The replicas of almost all types of planes are available, from the Wright Brother’s airplane to today’s army jets. If buying airplanes has come to your mind, this just shows you are beginning to become interested in planes. Have a look at a plane book or two and see which model interests you the most, and then search and see if there is a kit of that type of airplane you saw in the book. This idea helps you in getting interest in the model you are purchasing. When having its first flight, you would feel like being in the cockpit a real plane.
The main issues are over with this, the remaining choosing goes by your personal preference. If enough attention is given while choosing your plane, remote controlled planes will turn out to be one of your favorite hobbies. This hobby is quite rewarding, it will come with you throughout your lifetime if you choose the plane according to your skill. No one would want to crash their plane on a tree or the ground on their very first flight. So to avoid getting frustrated in future, choose your plane carefully.
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
abhay.jan2009 asked:
If electronic gadgets can get you crazy and all interested, you should be the right one to become involved in radio-controlled hobbies. Assembling and designing different vehicles can be made possible with radio controlled hobbies. Amateur radio hobby, on the other hand, can be taken by people who are more interested in making contact with other persons via wireless transmissions.
These hobbies are very similar in nature and a lot of people can actually have an interest in both radio-controlled models as well as amateur radio hobby. Anything to do with radio waves can speed up their interest. Internet, no doubt, is the ultimate source for any beginner.
Most of the sites in the internet could be dealing with selling of toys or some hobby level models. So a research has to be undergone to spot where each thing is. As you might notice while browsing the internet that many forums and communities relating to remote controlled gadgets exists and people are there to give you any sort of assistance. There ought to be a person somewhere who can guide you to the best possible place to look for it. Searching online for groups and information has loads of benefits as distance is not a criterion. Internet can actually help you out to speak to anyone, for more details visit to www.profit-pulling-niches.com anywhere even with someone who would be half way round the globe.
Craft and hobby stores are also ideal resources. Stores dealing only with remote controlled systems can be of further help as information on supplies and demand is got and you can get to know the person running it more personally. These kinds of stores usually have educated people and they would be ready to offer you any sort of advice and help. Getting to know these knowledgeable sales people would be of ultimate help.
One should also consider the money he is spending on remote controlled hobbies. Usually, a remote controlled vehicle might cost around hundred dollars. It is advised that hobbies should start with ready-made kit car and then move on to advanced vehicles when you have decided to give heart and soul to that hobby. Once your mind is fixed to a particular hobby that you might be interested in, for more details visit to www.auto-cons.com then it's a matter of time that you can improve on it pragmatically.
Spending more time in this could do wonders as you might get to know more about the hobby you are involved in as well as the information on the supplies.
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Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Caroline Miller asked:
Technically every stage of the radio controlled car revolution has had its own killer power engines. Way back in the radio controlled cars' early stages it was the "small, nitromethane-powered engine" car that got many people interested in radio controlled cars.
Then, the ZipZaps came along. These are diminutive radio controlled cars being marketed by Radio Shack. They are considered more as miniature monsters waiting for their own killer engines to emerge.
They were first launched in the market as "micro RCs" due to their undersized structures. However, even if they are small, electrically powered radio controlled cars, they appear bigger to some extent than Matchbox and Hot Wheels.
The good thing about ZipZaps is that you can modify them. In other words, you can convert or tailor your radio controlled car's appearance, performance, and power according to your needs and wants.
When you buy ZipZaps radio controlled cars, you already get a pre-constructed chassis with integrated "nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries." However, the tires, gears, and "hubcaps" can be modified for optimum performance and form.
You can also modify the total outer appearance by changing "body shells," which can be attached at the uppermost portion of the chassis. In turn, you can easily disguise your
ZipZaps as any car model that you like such as Ford GT, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz SL, etc.
When it comes to racing, ZipZaps can only be accommodated twice in a race. This means that three or more ZipZaps are impossible to race in a given venue. It is simply because ZipZaps only work at two frequencies - 49 MHz and 27 MHz.
If you are planning to buy ZipZaps radio controlled cars in the future, try to remember these pointers:
1. Set your budget
Even if most ZipZaps are more affordable than most hobby-grade radio controlled cars, they can still cost you a fortune. You must set aside a specific budget for your radio controlled hobby. You really have to set up a budget especially if you are just starting out with your hobby.
Starter kits for ZipZaps radio controlled cars are usually more affordable than other radio controlled cars. Maintenance and repairs are also more reasonably priced.
2. Learn to drive it
Buying ZipZaps may not be advantageous if you do not know how to drive a radio controlled car in the first place. Even if they are mini cars, they can be very powerful.
Just try to remember these pointers and you will surely get the best ZipZaps deals.
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