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![]() Adding the body to a hobby-grade nitro RC car Photo © M. James Related RC TermsOwning Hobby-Grade RC VehiclesWhy Hobby-Grade RCs Cost MoreGo from Toy to Hobby RCsBuying Your First Nitro RC Where to Buy Hobby-Grade RCs"Hobby-Grade"Definition: Radio controlled vehicles usually bought at hobby stores, such as Hobby Town USA, that can come with little or no assembly required to a completely unassembled kit are known as hobby-grade. These vehicles are typically upgradeable, customizable, have many more features than toy-grade, and are used in professional RC racing and other competitions. Unlike most toy-grade RCs, replacement parts, upgrades, and additional accessories are readily available for many years after the initial manufacturer of a hobby-grade RC model. In most cases, hobby-grade RCs have better handling, are faster and more durable, have more radio and radio frequency options, come in electric and nitro versions, and have a longer life than most typical toy-grade RC vehicles. Also Known As: big boy toy | professional RC | hobby-class Alternate Spellings: hobby grade Related RC TermsOwning Hobby-Grade RC VehiclesWhy Hobby-Grade RCs Cost MoreGo from Toy to Hobby RCsBuying Your First Nitro RC Where to Buy Hobby-Grade RCs |
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