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RC Video Tutorials and Demonstrations
Sometimes it's easier to learn how to start a nitro, glue tires, do tricks, or perform maintenance when you see it done right in front of you. These videos provide the RC enthusiast -- including beginners -- with visual aids in learning how to operate, maintain, or repair their radio controlled vehicles.
Some videos simply describe the action, provide a demonstration, or give visual inspiration. Others may have more step-by-step instructions.
Some videos simply describe the action, provide a demonstration, or give visual inspiration. Others may have more step-by-step instructions.
Car Building - Kit Version of HPI Baja 5B SS
This is a series of step-by-step tutorials from Team Fast Eddy on building the kit version of the HPI Baja 5B SS. Tutorials follow the instructions page by page and show all the steps for assembling this radio controlled vehicle from HPI.
Maintenance - Build Shocks Like a Pro
5 minute professional quality video tutorial on building RC shocks.
Maintenance - Clutch Assembly
In this 3 and half minute video tutorial, watch how to remove a clutch assembly without damaging the parts.
Maintenance - Gluing Tires
This tire gluing video tutorial starts with drilling holes in the wheel.
RC Camera - How to Set Up Your Own On-Board RC Car Camera
Owner describes the on-board camera setup (homemade) then demonstrates. Video is sent to computer.
Start an RC - How to Start a Thunder Tiger Ducati TT Nitro RC Bike
The owner says this Nitro RC Bike can be a little fussy about starting. He shows you one way to get it going.
Start an RC - Nitro Pull-Start
Short video shows using a glow plug ignitor and the pull-start method to get a nitro running.
Start an RC - Pull-Starting Two Nitro RC Cars
Shows RC owner using a glow plug ignitor and the pull-start method to start an OFNA LX Pro and a Schumacher Rascal.
Start an RC - Starting T-Maxx with Electric Start
Doesn't take much to get this nitro RC going.
Start an RC -Start Up of a Nitro RC
From putting in the fuel to using a glow plug ignitor to get a nitro RC going.
Track Building - Cardboard Box Track with Banked Curves
This indoor Micro-T track uses the kitchen floor and cardboard boxes to form the track floor.
Track Building - Carpet and PVC Pipe
This indoor Micro-T track is laid out with PVC pipe.
Track Building - Garage Track of Carpet and PVC
This Micro-T indoor track consists of PVC pipe and simple cardboard ramps.
Track Building - Kitchen Floor with Box Obstacles
An indoor track can be as simple as a kitchen floor with a few strategically placed boxes and other obstacles.
Track Building - PVC on Carpet
PVC pipe on carpet creates a nice little indoor track for a Micro-T or any small RC that's easy to reconfigure.