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Radio Controlled Vehicles
Created:
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Updated:
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Scale model cars, trucks, and other vehicles that are controlled by a hand-held controller that sends radio signals to the vehicle are Radio Controlled Vehicles. Learn more about what radio control... -
How to Care for and Maintain RCs Video
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Friday, December 14, 2012
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Running your RC vehicles at speeds of up to 70 Miles an hour can take a toll on your engine parts. Learn how to care for your RC vehicle in this informative About.com video. -
Electric Vs. Nitro RCs Video
Created:
Friday, December 14, 2012
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Can't decide between a thrilling nitro-powered RC, or the more quiet, but powerful electric RC? Get an overview of the pros and cons between these two types of RC vehicles in this video from About.... -
Hobby-Grade Vs. Toy-Grade RCs Video
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Friday, December 14, 2012
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Can't decide between a toy-grade or hobby-grade RC? Learn about the pros and cons of each RC model in this video from About.com. -
RC Car Suspension and Shocks Video
Created:
Friday, December 14, 2012
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Upgrading the shocks and suspension on your RC car can do a number of things, from making the car faster to helping it turn better. This video from About.com will briefly go over RC shocks an suspe... -
What to Look for in a Hobby-Grade RC Video
Created:
Saturday, December 08, 2012
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Saturday, December 08, 2012
Some remote controlled vehicles can crank to speeds of 6O Miles per hour, and hobby-grade RCs offer electric, as well as fuel powered options. Watch this About.com video before your next test drive. -
Parts Inside an RC Car Video
Created:
Saturday, December 08, 2012
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Saturday, December 08, 2012
Wondering what makes RC vehicles cruise at speeds of up to 70 Miles per hour? A lot has to do with what's under the hood. Take a look in this About.com video. -
Tips for Joining an RC Club Video
Created:
Monday, November 19, 2012
Updated:
Monday, November 19, 2012
RC clubs are a great way to start racing your radio-controlled vehicles. Watch this About.com video to learn more about RC clubs and how to join. -
Quick Tip: Radio Control vs. Remote Control Video
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Friday, November 09, 2012
Updated:
Friday, November 09, 2012
Radio control and remote control can be very different. Watch this video to learn about the differences between radio control and remote control so that you know what to buy. -
RC Tires and Wheels Video
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Choosing tires and wheels for your RC vehicle depends on you are going to be primarily operating it. Get some advice on proper pin tip and traction for different surfaces to get the most out of you... -
Overview of RC Boats Video
Created:
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Master the seas, or your backyard swimming pool, with an RC catamaran, v-hull or sailboat. Get some useful information about these popular types of RC Boats and get on the open waters in this video... -
Guide to RC Vehicle Sizes Video
Created:
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
RC vehicles come in a variety of sizes depending on who will be using them and on what terrain. Find out which one is right for you in this video by About.com -
Overview of RC Airplanes Video
Created:
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Flying RC airplanes is a beloved pastime for enthusiasts of all ages. Get an overview of all ages and which RC airplanes is best for your skill level in this video from About.com. -
How to Troubleshoot an RC That Won't Start Video
Created:
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Nothing is more frustrating than when your favorite RC vehicle won't start. Try some of the troubleshooting tips in this how-to video from About.com and get back into action. -
How to Use RC Flight Simulators Video
Created:
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Updated:
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
RC flight simulators can be easy to use if you know what you're doing. Here are some tips on how to use RC flight simulators, including how to read the altimeter and use different controls. -
Share Your Story: Your RC Car Created:
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Do you have an RC car? Do you love your car? Whether stock or customized, show us your RC car and tell us what makes it so cool. And if it is something of a dud, tell us about that car too. -
Reader Stories - RC Cars - Readers Show Off Their RC Cars Created:
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Do you have an RC car? Do you love your car? Whether stock or customized, show us your RC car and tell us what makes it so cool. And if it is something of a dud, tell us about that car too. -
Share Your Story: Your RC Truck Created:
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Do you have an RC truck? Do you love your truck? Whether stock or customized, show us your RC truck and tell us what makes it so cool. And if it is something of a dud, tell us about that truck too... -
Reader Stories - RC Trucks - Readers Show Off Their RC Trucks Created:
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Do you have an RC truck? Do you love your truck? Whether stock or customized, show us your RC truck and tell us what makes it so cool. And if it is something of a dud, tell us about that truck too... -
Write a Review: RC Helicopters - User Reviews of RC Helicopters Created:
Saturday, September 18, 2010
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Do you have an RC helicopter? Toy or hobby-grade, tell us what you like or don't like about any kind of RC helicopter. -
RC Helicopters - User Reviews of RC Helicopters Created:
Saturday, September 18, 2010
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Do you have an RC helicopter? Toy or hobby-grade, tell us what you like or don't like about any kind of RC helicopter. -
XMODS - How Many Do You Have? What's Your Favorite XMODS Car/Truck or Series? Created:
Thursday, September 24, 2009
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Are you an XMODS junky? Do you have all the Generation 1 and Evolution series vehicles. What do you think of the newest XMODS Street Series? What's your favorite XMODS car or truck? Share Your XMOD.. -
Best Books on Radio Controlled Vehicles Created:
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
What books would you recommend that are all about RCs? -
How Would You Recycle an Old RC Toy? Created:
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
What clever, goofy, or weird ways have you found to recycle old or broken RC toys? -
RC UFO Hoax - Have You Ever Faked a UFO Sighting Using a Radio Control Toy? Created:
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Have you ever faked a video or tried to fool a friend into thinking they're seeing a real UFO using a radio controlled blimp, helicopter, or other flying RC? Were they fooled? Have you ever been fo.. -
Worst RC Vehicle You Ever Received or Bought - Bad, Inappropriate, Just Plain Useless Radio Controlled Vehicles and Gadgets Created:
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Have you bought RC toys that simply didn't live up to the hype, broke too soon, or didn't work at all? Did you give your child an RC that turned out to be just too much too handle, perhaps not age-.. -
What is the Best RC Flight Sim? - Readers Share Their Opinions On the Best RC Flight Simulation Software Created:
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
With RC flight simulators and a virtual plane or helicopter you can learn the basics of RC flight without damaging your RC. And RC flight sims have an added bonus -- they're a great way to entertai.. -
What RC Nitro Engine Starter Method Do You Prefer? Share Your Tips on the Best Way to Start a Nitro Engine Created:
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
There are three main ways to start the nitro engine: pull start, bump start, electric start. Which do you prefer? Do you buy (or not buy) an RC based on whether or not it has a pull start? Do you h.. -
Games to Play With Radio Controlled Vehicles Created:
Monday, April 13, 2009
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
What kind of games do you play with your RC vehicles? -
Must-Have RC Tools and Equipment - Describe Your Essential Tools for Working on Radio Controlled Vehicles Created:
Sunday, March 22, 2009
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
What are the most essential, must-have, can't-do-without tools and equipment in your RC toolbox? -
What Was Your First Hobby-Grade RC Car or Truck? Created:
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Updated:
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Was your first hobby-grade RC a ready-to-run electric? Or did you take a different route such as building from scratch or going nitro? Tell us about the first hobby-grade RC car or truck you owned... -
Share Your Story: Broken or Malfunctioning RC Dilemmas Created:
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Updated:
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
This form is best used for asking RC questions where you can provide details and even pictures describing what went wrong and explaining the kind of help you need. Once you've submitted your questi..