There’s something quietly magical about RC boating, and nowhere does it feel more fitting than on the calm lake at Mapplethorpe Queens Park. Tucked away from the noise of traffic and daily routines, the lake offers a perfect setting for hobbyists who enjoy slowing things down—ironically, by racing miniature boats… Continue reading
If you’ve ever experimented with DIY RC builds, you know the magic lies not just in speed or power—but in creativity. Anyone can bolt together a standard four-wheel setup, but what happens when you reduce the drivetrain and steering system to the absolute minimum? I recently explored this concept… Continue reading
If you’ve spent time in the RC world, you’ve probably heard the phrase “carpet track” tossed around by racers. Carpet racing has exploded in popularity—and for good reason. It’s clean, fast, consistent, and works year-round. Whether you’re running 1/10 touring cars, mini-Zs, or custom DIY creations, carpet is one of… Continue reading
If you’ve spent time in the RC hobby, you already know the Tamiya TT-01 is one of the most popular entry-level touring car chassis out there. It’s cheap, durable, and easy to work on—not to mention there are tons of upgrade parts for it. But what if you want to… Continue reading
When radio-controlled off-road racing is mentioned, one name has always stood at the front of the pack: the Team Associated RC10. Since its introduction in the early 1980s, the original gold-pan RC10 didn’t just raise the standard—it defined what competitive electric off-road racing could be. It became an icon of… Continue reading
If you’re into vintage RC buggies, the Nikko Dictator 2 is a real throwback gem. Introduced around 1987 by Nikko, this 1 / 10‐scale 4WD buggy stood out in its day for offering what looked like “hobby-grade” features in a ready-to-run package. The original “Dictator” series from Nikko started earlier… Continue reading
If you fly a twin-motor glider that uses differential thrust for yaw control (or as an aid to steer without relying on the rudder), trimming the tail is part art, part engineering — and absolutely worth doing. A properly trimmed tail makes the airplane fly straight and hands-off in both… Continue reading
There’s a special kind of hush that falls over a hobby when a legend comes back. The RC10 Classic Collectors Edition 2WD isn’t just another model on the shelf; it’s a deliberate wink to the dirt-choked days of early off-road racing — the era of blue anodised parts, punched-out chassis… Continue reading
Lengthening the receiver antenna wire on a 2.4 GHz RC radio system will not improve the signal; it will actually make it worse. This is because 2.4 GHz operates at a very high frequency, with a wavelength of about 12.5 centimeters. The receiver antenna is designed to be precisely tuned… Continue reading
