| Within each person is a high, a desire to expand one's | | | | There are two types of power source available for a |
| horizons. While some require a huge physical and | | | | typical radio controlled car: electric and fuel. In terms of |
| monetary challenge, embarking in a radio controlled car | | | | speed, engine powered ones are more reliable and |
| hobby is much less demanding and more practical to | | | | exciting to use. However, electrically generated ones |
| turn into a reality. But a radio controlled hobby is no | | | | are much more user-friendly as far as maintenance is |
| joke to deal with. It could turn nasty if you don't get | | | | concerned. Since you are beginner, always choose the |
| yourself ready for it. The desire is just the start of | | | | lesser evil and upgrade to a higher challenge only |
| passion and a time-consuming journey which can be | | | | when you are knowledgeable enough to do so. |
| one of your life's' greatest rewarding activities. | | | | Electric-powered motors require a radio system to |
| First you need to determine which you would prefer to | | | | keep them going. These include a transmitter, a |
| have: toy RC kits or hobby kits. Hobby kits are higher | | | | receiver and servos. Servos are placed in both the |
| in quality but require more expertise. A good way to | | | | vehicle and the receiver. They serve as connecting |
| test if the hobby is for you is by purchasing the toy kit | | | | nodes between commands from the transmitter to the |
| first and then stepping up to the more sophisticated | | | | receiver. The battery pack is rechargeable, though it |
| hobby kit if you get the feel for the hobby. Toy kits are | | | | takes much longer to charge. Some tools for the hand |
| assembled and even available in toy stores, while | | | | are also needed for the routine maintenance checks. |
| hobby RC cars require assembling capabilities and a bit | | | | Engine-powered ones also require a radio system. But |
| more than basic knowledge. | | | | its battery is non-rechargeable by electricity. An igniter |
| There are a host of RC car types available for you, | | | | is also needed, since it relies on fuel combustion to |
| and only you can determine which suits your fancy. | | | | move it at awesome speeds. Nitro models don't |
| There are scale models which are 1/20 of the original, | | | | usually operate on gasoline. It requires a different |
| and there are others which are life-size or even bigger | | | | mixture of chemicals for combustion. You will definitely |
| than the original. If you're just getting started the smaller | | | | need a bottle for fuel storage; lest you run out in the |
| the better and more manageable. They vary in speed | | | | midst of the action. |
| depending on size and power source. | | | | |