The Many Types Of Radio Controlled Models
In the world of radio controlled models there are an abundance of choices.
Many people who think about the RC hobby sometimes think of kids toys, but the true hobbyist is more serious about their vehicles.
Before getting into the different kinds of RC vehicles, there are some things that need to be mentioned.
An RC vehicle can have different power sources, one of them is electric, the other gas or Nitro fuel.
Electric vehicles are powered by battery packs that are recharged with wall adapters.
Nitro and gas is just what is says, a combustible fuel that is put into small gasoline engines.
We will discuss the issue of whether gas or electric is better at another time.
The other thing to know is that there are also two types of vehicles, Ready-To-Run, RTR, and model kits that you have to first assemble before using.
While RTR is great right out of the box, for a serious person, building their own RC vehicle from a kit or from scratch just makes this hobby the more interesting.
They can modify and enhance there model in many different ways, making a unit that is customized to their own preferences.
While there are many variations, there are three basic styles of RC Models to choose from.
There are aircraft, water craft, and land based vehicles.
We will try to address a few of the many different kinds of different models within these categories, so you can get a general overview of the possibilities at your disposal.
Most of these are available in both electric and liquid fuel, as well as in RTR and kit model form.
One of the most abundant and popular styles is the RC car.
There are an abundance of different products on the market, from street cars, racing forms, as well as dune buggies and cars that have tank tracks on them.
These traxx cars can not only be used on smooth flat surfaces, but also over more rough terrain.
They can be purchased as a single unit, or even as a racing set.
Another equally popular style is the RC Truck.
These are really just like a regular truck, and even monster trucks, able to tackle a wide variety of terrains and obstacles.
Other land based offerings are tanks.
These RC vehicles, while not as popular, have some of the most unique features that cars, and trucks don't.
Because of their tracks, it doesn't matter what kind of terrain, within reason they can travel through.
Depending on the model, they can go from smooth surfaces, to rough ground, up steep slopes, and even over shallow mud and snow.
They can have moving turrets, cannons that fire rubber pellets, and even have sound features.
Along with these examples, you have motorcycles, and even construction vehicles.
The next group is air RC models.
In this area, there are both airplanes, and helicopters.
For planes, there are both propeller styles, as well as actual miniature jet planes.
Sizes range from micro styles to large models that are scale to a real plane.
You can get them in replica styles from real air force examples.
The same is really true for helicopters.
You can get them so small they will fit in the palm of your hand, to sizes large enough to carry a sixty pound payload.
Many of today's models feature a gyro technology, with two sets of main rotor blades instead of one, for added stability and easier flight.
A couple of other added products in this category are also flying UFO's and a few different styles of blimps.
The last but certainly not least of the three categories are water based craft.
There are RC boats, with models in gas, electric, and even sailing ships.
There are power boats like the ones you see racing in super fast tournaments.
There are even working models of battle ships, tug boats, and hover craft.
One of the more unique products is the RC submarine, with depth ranges of more than thirty feet, and the ability of mount cameras inside them.
Some of the other models that fit in here are also jet skis.
As you can see, when you are ready to consider this as your next hobby, you won't have any trouble finding your own niche.
Almost all of these products you can find to a certain degree through local shops, but for the best prices and selection, you should go online to one of the various retailers out there.
Many people who think about the RC hobby sometimes think of kids toys, but the true hobbyist is more serious about their vehicles.
Before getting into the different kinds of RC vehicles, there are some things that need to be mentioned.
An RC vehicle can have different power sources, one of them is electric, the other gas or Nitro fuel.
Electric vehicles are powered by battery packs that are recharged with wall adapters.
Nitro and gas is just what is says, a combustible fuel that is put into small gasoline engines.
We will discuss the issue of whether gas or electric is better at another time.
The other thing to know is that there are also two types of vehicles, Ready-To-Run, RTR, and model kits that you have to first assemble before using.
While RTR is great right out of the box, for a serious person, building their own RC vehicle from a kit or from scratch just makes this hobby the more interesting.
They can modify and enhance there model in many different ways, making a unit that is customized to their own preferences.
While there are many variations, there are three basic styles of RC Models to choose from.
There are aircraft, water craft, and land based vehicles.
We will try to address a few of the many different kinds of different models within these categories, so you can get a general overview of the possibilities at your disposal.
Most of these are available in both electric and liquid fuel, as well as in RTR and kit model form.
One of the most abundant and popular styles is the RC car.
There are an abundance of different products on the market, from street cars, racing forms, as well as dune buggies and cars that have tank tracks on them.
These traxx cars can not only be used on smooth flat surfaces, but also over more rough terrain.
They can be purchased as a single unit, or even as a racing set.
Another equally popular style is the RC Truck.
These are really just like a regular truck, and even monster trucks, able to tackle a wide variety of terrains and obstacles.
Other land based offerings are tanks.
These RC vehicles, while not as popular, have some of the most unique features that cars, and trucks don't.
Because of their tracks, it doesn't matter what kind of terrain, within reason they can travel through.
Depending on the model, they can go from smooth surfaces, to rough ground, up steep slopes, and even over shallow mud and snow.
They can have moving turrets, cannons that fire rubber pellets, and even have sound features.
Along with these examples, you have motorcycles, and even construction vehicles.
The next group is air RC models.
In this area, there are both airplanes, and helicopters.
For planes, there are both propeller styles, as well as actual miniature jet planes.
Sizes range from micro styles to large models that are scale to a real plane.
You can get them in replica styles from real air force examples.
The same is really true for helicopters.
You can get them so small they will fit in the palm of your hand, to sizes large enough to carry a sixty pound payload.
Many of today's models feature a gyro technology, with two sets of main rotor blades instead of one, for added stability and easier flight.
A couple of other added products in this category are also flying UFO's and a few different styles of blimps.
The last but certainly not least of the three categories are water based craft.
There are RC boats, with models in gas, electric, and even sailing ships.
There are power boats like the ones you see racing in super fast tournaments.
There are even working models of battle ships, tug boats, and hover craft.
One of the more unique products is the RC submarine, with depth ranges of more than thirty feet, and the ability of mount cameras inside them.
Some of the other models that fit in here are also jet skis.
As you can see, when you are ready to consider this as your next hobby, you won't have any trouble finding your own niche.
Almost all of these products you can find to a certain degree through local shops, but for the best prices and selection, you should go online to one of the various retailers out there.