| Buying a new or used RC model car is a rewarding | | | | complaints to your local authorities. Radio controlled |
| and exciting process. Gas or electric? Truck or car? | | | | planes and helicopters need wide open spaces with |
| Helicopter or plane? There are many considerations | | | | little obstruction for safe operation. Electric RC's can |
| you must address before making these decisions. | | | | normally be operated anywhere as they are |
| However, there are 5 top factors that will help you on | | | | considerably less noisy than gas RC's. Another |
| your decision. Battery or gas? The major factors | | | | consideration is terrain. Is your RC truck or car an |
| determining your choice here are run time and noise. | | | | off-road buggy or stomper truck or is it a track racer? |
| Gas RC cars, trucks, planes, or helicopters are usually | | | | For example, street RC's perform better and tires last |
| loud, even with a muffler installed. The advantage of | | | | longer on pavement versus asphalt. Wear and Tear |
| gas RC's are that they can run a lot longer with a tank | | | | There are great deals out there on unwanted RC |
| of fuel versus a battery powered RC. The average | | | | models, however it is important to understand the |
| battery life on a RC vehicle will give you roughly 10 to | | | | wear-and-tear of these vehicle before you shell out |
| 25 minutes of run time - at full speed. Some radio | | | | your hard-earned cash. Start with the heart. That is |
| control trucks and cars deplete energy faster due to | | | | check the motor, the most important piece to the |
| accessories like lights, horns and other gadgets. Kit vs | | | | model. If it's gas, check for oil leakage around the head |
| RTR? When buying a new RC car or truck or even a | | | | and base of the motor. Shocks when worn out tend |
| plane, there are 2 directions you can take based on | | | | to leak oil as well so look at these with a close eye as |
| your patience, budget, and skill level. If you're the | | | | well. What's your Budget With prices for used buggies |
| adventurous type and enjoy working on a project | | | | around $75 to fully loaded USED RC Helicopters |
| from beginning to end then a Kit package is your best | | | | peaking over $1,500, it's best to have an understanding |
| option. Kits involve putting together the entire RC car, | | | | of your purchasing budget, but also your operational |
| truck, or plane together from a box of pieces into the | | | | budget as well. After you buy your new or used radio |
| final product, which you can be proud of your | | | | controlled model the spending doesn't stop there as |
| accomplishment! Kit packages are usually more | | | | you will have maintenance costs for tires, batteries, |
| expensive but are more modifiable. RTR or "Ready to | | | | fuel, bushings, blades, servos, and more. Depending on |
| Run" packages are ready to go outside of the box. | | | | how serious you are involved with your RC model will |
| Charge the battery or fuel up the tank and you'll be | | | | determine how much of an operating budget you will |
| enjoying your new RC within minutes, versus hours or | | | | need. |
| even days compared to kits. Location, Location, | | | | Contributor and frequent shopper of RC gas trucks, |
| Location Gas powered RC cars and trucks require | | | | cars, and helicopters on the leader in new and used rc |
| space and are not ideal for apartment complexes or | | | | cars, trucks, planes, and helicopters by Kyosho. |
| homes which could have neighbors calling in noise | | | | |