| Take note that you need to decide whether you | | | | amount of expertise to assemble. The advantage of |
| want a radio control nitro or gas car or perhaps one | | | | a kit, of course is that once you're finished, you'll |
| that has an electric engine. You could purchase either | | | | know exactly how |
| one which is ready to run (rtr) or a kit. Now, knowing | | | | your vehicle is built and therefore how to repair any |
| how much you would want to spend start going | | | | damage.ARR and RTR models come already |
| shopping for a vehicle that fits your specifications. | | | | assembled. The difference is usually that the ARR |
| Like me passion is what drew me to this exciting | | | | model doesn't have a radio system installed, while an |
| hobby and there's a lot you are going to learn before | | | | RTR model does. So don't be fooled by the |
| you can "get behind the wheel".It is always good | | | | difference in price. When you buy an ARR car, you're |
| start at a nearby hobby store - look for one that | | | | going to have to add the cost of the radio system |
| specializes in radio control vehicles. Speak to people | | | | to your final cost.The expense of operating your |
| you'll find working in the store and chances are that | | | | radio control car can be as little as an occasional |
| these people are true blue rc hobbyists as well. There | | | | replacement battery pack. But as with any hobby, |
| is much you can learn from, so pick their brains well. | | | | the more you play the more you pay. If you become |
| You'll find these machines | | | | a dedicated radio control vehicle fan, be prepared for |
| to be sleek and powerful, tearing up the terrain in a | | | | repairs, upgrades, special tools, magazine |
| jiffy and it's certainly a lot of fun watching them | | | | subscriptions, books, racing entry fees, |
| go.The types of radio control vehicles that you need | | | | association dues, travel expenses to the big meets |
| to get aquainted with are nitro and electric cars, | | | | and races - the list can be endless. The best advice is |
| monster trucks, stadium trucks, minis and micros. If | | | | to start small, and let your radio control hobby grow |
| you want to get your feet wet and don't wish to | | | | little by little to whatever level you find most |
| spend a whole lot of money, go and get a used | | | | satisfying.So all in all, what's the best advice for |
| vehicle - this is the cheapest way of building your | | | | getting started in radio control? Start small, get to |
| skills. To find used radio control vehicles for sale, ask | | | | know experienced radio control drivers, and learn as |
| your friends, check the local newspapers, read RC | | | | you go. Make a list before you buy anything, and |
| magazines or browse through listings at auction sites | | | | make sure have all the accessories and parts you're |
| like eBay.If you decide that you want a new vehicle, | | | | going to need to use your vehicle. Most of all, have |
| you can choose a kit, an ARR ("almost ready to run") | | | | fun - RC is a wonderful way to meet people, to |
| model, or an RTR ("ready to run") model. What's the | | | | challenge yourself, and to fulfill your driving fantasies. |
| difference? A kit will take you time and a certain | | | | |