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