RC Toys: 2007

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Megatech Radio Control 4CH Electric Party Blimp RTF

Megatech Radio Control 4CH Electric Party Blimp RTF @ Hobby-estore.com $89.3)

32" Superlative Mosquito Craft Electric RC Racing Speed Boat

Specifications:

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Length: 870 mm

Battery Type: 7.2V 1800 Mah

Transmitter: 3 Channel

Motor Type: Twin 380

Charger: Supplied

Skill Level: Beginner / All Levels

Features:

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Complete Kit and ready to go

Full function radio control equipment

LEXAN Polycarbonate Hull

Equipped with Twin 380 Motors

Vector-push design for easy control

Speed: 20 - 25 mph+

(via http://www.hobby-estore.com/syma-7300010-rc-electric-boat-rtr.html $49.8)

Thursday, December 6, 2007

RC toy artice

If you have a certain interest and attachment to everything fast, remote-controlled and notably customizable; remote-controlled cars are going to be something of value to you. Most probably, it can be something that you may hold on to until you grow old. RC toys in general, are ideally a great hobby to maintain since it doesn't only offer the challenges in building it, but the thrill and excitement when you own and are racing one is always there.

Remote controlled toys come in different forms and its individual composition makes it a favorite for many hobbyists all over the world. The thing is, with RC toys, a hobbyist isn't limited to just one type of vehicle. A RC cars, plane, boat, truck or buggy is readily available, depending really on the preference of the hobbyist.

The most common RC toy is the RC cars. It is very popular among hobbyists who are also interested in converting it to mini race cars later on. The good thing about RC racing cars is that they can be customized according to certain specifications that the owner wants. Choosing between electronic and gas powered RC carss are options that are also available for the hobbyist. In other words, continuous upgrades to a RC cars is limitless.

Perhaps the greatest challenge a hobbyist may encounter is handling a RC plane. The measurement and specific computation of this toy has to be exact to make sure that the plane is able to safely land and take off to and from the ground. If you are an avid fan of RC planes, you can even make one for yourself. Design your very own model and then purchase the right quality of wood afterwards. With this method though, you have to make sure that the radio equipment is just about right to lift the weight of your modeled RC airplane.

Though flying RC toys are the difficult ones to handle among all other RC toys, the RC helicopter is also gaining its very own popularity among RC hobbyists. The main difference is that helicopters can travel back and forth and stay in midair whereas planes have to be constant while flying. But then again, RC hobby doesn't offer limited opportunities. As long as you have a concept and the correct choice of radio motor, you can surely pursue a model plane, car, truck or boat to materialize. And you won't regret pursuing it because it is going to be an endless challenge for you. It has been for all RC hobbyists.