Blog & Guides
How-to guides, product reviews and buying advice for RC cars, planes, boats and models. Written by hobbyists, for hobbyists.
2026 is shaping up to be a standout year for hobby grade RC cars. Brushless motors now dominate even the entry-level price points, providing more torque and speed out of the box than ever before. L...
If your idea of a perfect weekend involves sending a heavy-duty rig three metres into the air, landing on loose gravel, and powering away with tyres ballooning, you are already speaking ARRMA's lan...
If you are looking to dive into the hobby or upgrade your current ride, finding the right radio-controlled car (RC car) can feel overwhelming. There is no single "best" option for everyone; the bes...
Neither brand wins outright—Traxxas is the refined, beginner-friendly all-rounder with the deeper parts and dealer ecosystem, while ARRMA gives you more raw performance per dollar and on larger mod...
Choosing an rc car for kids can feel like navigating a minefield of technical jargon. Between scales, battery types, and motor configurations, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Many parents and grand...
Scale is one of the most misunderstood concepts when entering the world of RC — yet it's arguably the most important decision a buyer makes before anything else. Get the scale wrong, and your car i...
If you've outgrown the department store toy aisle and want a vehicle with genuine performance, you are in the right place. Hobby-grade RC cars for adults are engineered for serious enthusiasts, off...
There's something deeply satisfying about pitching an RC car sideways into a corner, holding the perfect slip angle, and powering out with precision. If you're hunting for the best RC drift car, yo...
Speed is the ultimate metric for many RC enthusiasts. Whether you are doing speed runs down an empty industrial estate road or trying to outpace your mates at the local track, knowing which RC cars...
Getting into the world of RC (radio-controlled) cars is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming with so many models, terms, and options out there. Whether you’re buying your first RC car or hel...
What is Mode 1 and Mode 2 on RC Planes? All your burning questions answered!
The majority of Tamiya’s business model appears to be cashing in on nostalgia, and who can blame them?
Everything you need to know to get your Baja up and running!
To viewe this blog in its original YouTube video form, click here ! While you’re waiting for your cup-a-soup to be ready, and in less time than it takes to watch this video, you can likely give you...
Modern smart chargers take the guesswork out of powering up your fleet. Whether you're running a basher, a crawler, or a high-speed track weapon, a good smart charger will handle pretty much any ba...
You’ve grabbed your gear, headed to the track or the local park, and plugged your battery in for a quick top-up. Instead of the reassuring beep of a charging cycle, your charger throws an error cod...
How pinion and spur gears affect your RC car's speed and torque. Learn the right ratios.
Build a scale model kit! .