About radio-controlled cars, tanks, planes, helicopters and

Nitro RC Cars Nitro RC car or Gas powered RC car is a
radio-controlled model car that runs on a special fuel - a mix
of oil, nitro-methane and methyl alcohol. The ESP of a Nitro RC
car is that it is far more powerful and runs longer compared to
Electric RC cars. They are a little more expensive than their
electric counterparts - both to own and maintain. While electric
RC cars are ideal for beginners, Nitro RC cars are ideal for
serious hobbyists and racers. Basically, a Nitro RC car has an
internal combustion engine of 2-stroke or 4-stroke type. Fuel is
supplied from a little tank that contains its special fuel.
Normal gasoline will not work in these engines. It starts either
with pull start cord or starter box. As with real cars, these
engines have a carburetor, air filter and such other subsystems
of the internal combustion engine. They also have the universal
subsystems like, electronic radio control, servo speed control,
transmission / gear system, drive train, differentials, steering
system, shock absorbers, and batteries for head lights. OK, then
what makes an RC car so special and expensive? First, the
complex internal combustion engine and its subsystems are
costly, compared to the simple motor in the electric RC car. In
addition, the battery is a simple one time investment compared
to recurring fuel cost of Nitro RCs. Also, Nitro RC cars gather
more dirt and grease. More the running components in any system
mean there will be more wear and tear. Both these add to the
maintenance cost. But for the sheer power and racing range, the
Nitro RC cars are the leaders in RC toys. For your choice, they
are available in 1/8, 1/10, 1/12, 1/20 scales as well as mini
nitro RC cars. The 1/8 and 1/10 scale Nitro RC cars are popular
with racers and serious hobbyists. One can buy them in any hobby
stores or in internet commerce sites for between $200 to $400.
This is a hefty price, indeed! But it does not cost you a
fortune like the real racing cars, yet helps fulfil your racing
dreams. At 60 to 100 kmph speeds, they are very fun and
exciting!

Nitro RC Car Kits Want to buy a Nitro RC car? You can either buy
a ready to run (RTR) car or build one on your own using the
Nitro RC car kits. Why take those pains? Well, ready to run may
be a few bucks more and hassle free to run, but you would be
saved of many tuning steps involved in an assembled RC car.
Though a little of tuning is inevitable with assembled Nitro RC
cars. However, it pays to assemble one because it's fun and
economical too. Besides it gives you useful insight into your RC
car. The Nitro RC car kits usually contain the following.
Engine: Depending on your choice, it is either a simple two
stroke engine or a four stoke one. Its essential parts are
cylinder, piston, piston sleeves, piston rings, cranks, valves
etc. It also has the following auxiliary parts: 1. Air filter:
To prevent entry of dirt and dust into the engine causing
damage. 2. Carburettor: This helps control flow of oil into the
engine. It has a 'Low End Adjustment Screw' to make the engine
fuel leaner or richer, thereby controlling the speed and an
'Idle Adjustment Screw' to increases or decreases the idling
speed. 3. Gears: A clutch operated gear system to transfer power
from the engine to the transmission of nitro RC car. 4. Heat
Sink: The fins on the engine cylinder are air cooled by a
cooling fan. 5. Flywheel: Like a real car, a Nitro RC car needs
a Fly wheel to conserve momentum. 6. Pull-start cord: To start
the engine. A starter box is optional. 7. Glow Plug: Similar in
function to a spark plug, it has a little coil whose heat
ignites the fuel in a Nitro RC car Engine. Drive traction and
transmission: Transmits power from gear box to differentials. It
differs slightly as whether the car is 2 wheel driven or 4 wheel
driven. Servos: These are tiny motors for control the
acceleration, speed and steering of car. Batteries: Even a Nitro
RC car need a battery pack to power its servo, electronics and
head lights etc. Other systems like Chassis, body, wheels and
axles, etc. are similar to Electric RC cars. So, before choosing
a Nitro RC car kit, decide on what kind of car and engine you
want. Also, check what additional accessories the pack contains,
in addition to necessary parts. Finally, seek advice to save on
money, time and trouble of assembling.

Electric RC Cars An Electric RC car is a radio-controlled car
operated on batteries. In comparison to the Nitro (gas-driven)
RC cars, which are powered by a small engine that runs on a
mixture of nitro methane, methanol and oil, the Electric RC cars
are economical, and easy to operate and maintain. Due to their
low cost, and ease of operability and maintenance these are very
suitable for beginners. Electric RC cars are, therefore, very
popular with both beginners and serious hobbyists. In late
1970s, Japanese firm, 'Tamiya' was the first to pioneer the art
of radio controllable model cars. Modern electric radio
controlled cars appeared on the scene in America in the early
1980s. Today, like others varieties, Electric RC cars are also
available in on-road and off-road versions. An Electric RC car
essentially consists of a battery pack, motor, servo, radio
electronics, etc., in addition to basic transmission and
steering mechanisms. To the uninitiated in other countries,
these modern miniature model cars were bafflingly similar to
real cars. With aircraft grade aluminium alloys for the body,
high impact resistant polymers for wheels (which even take
little tires), fully functional shock absorbers, transmissions,
drive systems and multi-channel radio controlled electronics,
these little machines were both toys and hobby gadgets for the
people in developed nations. To cap it all, these are available
in ready-to-use cars for novices and as do-it-yourself kits for
the mechanical enthusiasts. Electric RC cars are supported by
good after sales service and wide availability of spares. You
can purchase anywhere from a $20 toy Electric RC car to a few
thousands of dollars worthy monster cars depending on your
taste, budget and purpose, either in shops or online. The
toy-grade cheap Electric RC cars offer less-scope for
disassembling, repair, renovation / upgrading etc., compared to
the hobby grade expensive electric RC cars. Hence, the toy grade
makes sense for children and beginners for practice. As with the
thriving industry, there are thriving RC car races, racecourses,
trainers, forums, RC car enthusiasts' clubs and communities. One
would completely be immersed, once entered this world. As usual,
the Internet is replete with guidance and resources. Just Google
in it!

RC Monster Trucks The RC monster truck racing is a rapidly
growing hobby that can be enjoyed by both young and old. RC
monster trucks have become a favorite remote controlled vehicle,
because they can maneuver around and over almost anything
providing hours of fun. In addition to racing many RC monster
truck enthusiasts enjoy building and upgrading their own trucks.
There are many hobby stores that carry the materials to build an
exceptional RC monster truck. Hobby stores may also provide
information for where races are being held. There are many clubs
and organizations dedicated to the RC monster truck enthusiast.
Attending a race is an excellent place to find out about clubs
and meet other people who are interested in RC monster trucks
too. Another enjoyable part of driving RC monster trucks is
building obstacle courses and tracks. Many hobbyist build tracks
in their own backyards using any materials they have laying
around including boards, RC cars and dirt. However, there are
many store bought obstacles that can be purchase as well. RC
monster trucks can be purchased ready to run or can be purchased
as a kit that needs to be built. Additional parts are available
to make your monster truck unique. The starting price for
beginning a hobby with a RC monster truck starts at around $300
and can go up depending on the type of truck desired. There is a
large variety of RC monster trucks available for beginners and
advanced racers. RC monster trucks come as 2-wheel drive or
4-wheel drive. The power source can be electric, which requires
recharging, or it can be gas, nitro being one of the favorite
fuels. The bodies can be painted and some can be interchanged.
Almost any part on a RC monster truck can be upgraded to give it
more power or better aerodynamics for the race. RC monster
trucks can provide fun for an individual or a family. The
intricateness of building a RC monster truck can provide a
science or engineering project for a student. Or driving the
monster truck can provide a relaxing time in the backyard while
barbequing. Whichever direction you are interested RC monster
trucks has a little something for everyone.

RC Boats The hobby of rc boats has four main categories: nitro,
gas, sail, and electric. The advantage of electric is the ease
of maintenance, the relatively cheap price, and the quite
electric motor which allows you to play without disturbing other
people. The basic entry level, ready to run boat kits can go 15
- 25 mph. Gas, Nitro Boats Speed, noise, and maintenance are
important factors to consider. Before buying, make sure you have
enough wide open space, as these boats reach 30 miles per hour.
Nitro rc boats are generally faster but the run time is shorter.
The nitro fuel is also more expensive than the regular gasoline
/ oil mixture used by gas boats. Gas rc boats have much longer
run times, but are usually slower and more expensive. However it
is cheaper to operate in the long run because gasoline is much
cheaper than nitro fuel. Speed of nitro boats achieves 65mph.
Models that sell for less than $400 are usually nitro powered.
Models that sell for over $1000 are usually gasoline powered. I
would recommend starting out with the cheaper nitro boats.

RC Planes RC Airplanes have acquired an international status
mainly owing to the availability of smaller, comparatively
inexpensive parts and fast-paced development in technologies.
The broad range of models and styles available on the market
suit the tastes and budget of just about any customer. Also, a
significant number of hobbyists are flying electric powered
craft instead of fuel-powered ones, mainly because they are
easier to construct and they don't require fuel consumption.
There are many different types of radio-controlled planes such
as park flyers and trainers for beginners, glow plug engines,
electric powered and sailplane aircraft for advanced pilots and
jets, pylon racers, 3D aircraft, and other high end competition
aircraft intended for expert flyers. There are also numerous
ways to construct and assemble RC Airplanes. Today, lots of
construction kits are available in the market requiring varying
degrees of assembling, cost, skill, and experience.

RC Helicopters RC Helicopters are usually constructed using
carbon fiber, aluminum, balsa wood, foam, or fiberglass, and are
available in a variety of designs. Models that are more
maneuverable, such as helicopters with collective pitch, possess
greater aerobatic capabilities, but are mostly more difficult to
fly. Gas turbine and electric helicopters are rapidly evolving,
but the nitro types are currently the most common. Learning to
fly by radio-controlled helicopter isn't as difficult as it is
sometimes made out to be. With the latest advances in
technology, flight simulator software can teach amateur
hobbyists to handle their toy. Starting out on a personal
computer, this flight simulator software can guide amateurs to
learn all sorts of aviation and manipulation tricks.

Read further about radio-controlled cars, planes, helicopters,
tanks, boats, sailing boats, hovercrafts, submarines at the site
below. About 100 interesting articles,that you could choose what
you need,and also selection of the best models of various
companies.

About the author:
RC Toys, RC
Cars, RC Monster Trucks, RC Vehicles, RC Planes, RC Helicopters,
RC Boats, RC Submarines href="http://www.rc-toys.topvds.info/nitro_rc_cars.htm">Nitro RC
Cars