Avoid disappointment. Look for RC toys that come in more than one frequency or that have band selectable frequencies.
Perhaps two or three when they're super micro RC cars and flying machines. Small, yes, but these tiny toys pack in a lot of fun and function that goes almost anywhere. (Shown: Takara Choro-Q Image Courtesy of PriceGrabber)
One of the more time-consuming and somewhat frustrating steps in building my AX10 was assembling the wheels with their beadlock rims.
Rock Lizard all terrain tire with beadlock rim
© M. James
When done, they look great. But it is a tedious process.
An upcoming weekend episode of Xtreme 4x4 on Spike TV will feature radio controlled rock crawlers. including the Losi Mini-Rock Crawler and the Axial AX10 Scorpion.
There are a lot of tiny, tiny parts involved with building an RC. (I hate e-clips!) Even if you're not building a kit, any hobby-grade RC is going to have a bunch of little screws that will need tightening, removal, or replacing over time.
Precision Aerobatics is running a sweepstakes (US only) and giving away a lot of cool, high-flying prizes. Enter by December 1, 2009 for a chance at the Grand Prize of an Ultimate AMR plus a Thrust 40 Outrunner 867KV, a CNC Machined Prop Adapter, and a Quantum 45A ESC (total value of $392.55). First prize is not bad either -- an Extra 260 ARF. Read the details for all the prizes at Model Airplane News.
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