Blog & Guides
How-to guides, product reviews and buying advice for RC cars, planes, boats and models. Written by hobbyists, for hobbyists.
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...
Buying a first drone is trickier than it looks. Whether it's a gift for someone who's never flown or a first drone for yourself, the listings all blur together, and there's no way to tell a genuine...
The real buying mistake with kids' RC boats is picking by hull colour or price instead of age and water type. A high-speed deep-V craft meant for an open dam will capsize in a 4-metre backyard pool...
For most Australian buyers, choosing the best rc excavators comes down to three standout models: the entry-level Huina 1579 at $59.99 for a first digger, the versatile Huina 1594-W at $449.99 for a...
With 78,000+ products and dozens of monster trucks in stock, finding the right rig can feel overwhelming. This isn't a generic top-10 list. In the RC community, the "best" truck is simply the one t...
If you're staring down a Christmas list for someone who's "into RC cars" and have no idea what that actually means, you're not the only one. Plenty of gift buyers land here feeling completely cluel...
The number one question beginners ask when shopping for their first hobby-grade RC (remote-controlled) car is simple: nitro, petrol, or electric? Each power source suits a different kind of driver,...
Speed does not come from a single magic part — it comes from six upgrades that compound on each other. Tyres, bearings, gearing, battery, motor, ESC, and aerodynamics all play distinct roles, and a...
New to the hobby and not sure where to start? This guide answers the RC questions for beginners that come up most often at Hobbies Direct — from what "RC" actually means through to whether your new...
So you're ready to buy your first RC car. Good news: getting into the RC car hobby is one of the most rewarding decisions a newcomer to remote control cars can make — but it's also a hobby with a g...
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...
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...
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...
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?
