| Take note that you need to decide whether you want | | | | you time and a certain amount of expertise to |
| a radio control nitro or gas car or perhaps one that | | | | assemble. The advantage of a kit, of course is that |
| has an electric engine. You could purchase either one | | | | once you're finished, you'll know exactly how |
| which is ready to run (rtr) or a kit. Now, knowing how | | | | your vehicle is built and therefore how to repair any |
| much you would want to spend start going shopping | | | | damage.ARR and RTR models come already |
| for a vehicle that fits your specifications. Like me | | | | assembled. The difference is usually that the ARR |
| passion is what drew me to this exciting hobby and | | | | model doesn't have a radio system installed, while an |
| there's a lot you are going to learn before you can | | | | RTR model does. So don't be fooled by the difference |
| "get behind the wheel".It is always good start at a | | | | in price. When you buy an ARR car, you're going to |
| nearby hobby store - look for one that specializes in | | | | have to add the cost of the radio system to your final |
| radio control vehicles. Speak to people you'll find | | | | cost.The expense of operating your radio control car |
| working in the store and chances are that these | | | | can be as little as an occasional replacement battery |
| people are true blue rc hobbyists as well. There is | | | | pack. But as with any hobby, the more you play the |
| much you can learn from, so pick their brains well. | | | | more you pay. If you become a dedicated radio |
| You'll find these machines | | | | control vehicle fan, be prepared for repairs, upgrades, |
| to be sleek and powerful, tearing up the terrain in a | | | | special tools, magazine subscriptions, books, racing |
| jiffy and it's certainly a lot of fun watching them go.The | | | | entry fees, |
| types of radio control vehicles that you need to get | | | | association dues, travel expenses to the big meets |
| aquainted with are nitro and electric cars, monster | | | | and races - the list can be endless. The best advice is |
| trucks, stadium trucks, minis and micros. If you want to | | | | to start small, and let your radio control hobby grow |
| get your feet wet and don't wish to spend a whole lot | | | | little by little to whatever level you find most |
| of money, go and get a used vehicle - this is the | | | | satisfying.So all in all, what's the best advice for getting |
| cheapest way of building your skills. To find used radio | | | | started in radio control? Start small, get to know |
| control vehicles for sale, ask your friends, check the | | | | experienced radio control drivers, and learn as you go. |
| local newspapers, read RC magazines or browse | | | | Make a list before you buy anything, and make sure |
| through listings at auction sites like eBay.If you decide | | | | have all the accessories and parts you're |
| that you want a new vehicle, you can choose a kit, an | | | | going to need to use your vehicle. Most of all, have |
| ARR ("almost ready to run") model, or an RTR ("ready | | | | fun - RC is a wonderful way to meet people, to |
| to run") model. What's the difference? A kit will take | | | | challenge yourself, and to fulfill your driving fantasies. |