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 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
An RC helicopter and an RC glider both use the same principle of lift to fly, but they go about it in very different ways. A helicopter creates lift with its spinning rotor blades. Each blade acts like a small wing, and as it spins, it pushes air downward. That… Continue reading
For RC enthusiasts, few platforms capture the heart like the Tamiya M-05. At its core, it’s “just” a front-wheel drive mini chassis, designed to carry shells like the iconic Mini Cooper. But for those who’ve spent time building, tuning, and racing it, the M-05 is more than plastic parts and… Continue reading
When it comes to RC buggies, 4WD tends to dominate the modern scene with its sheer traction and performance. But ask any long-time hobbyist, and they’ll tell you there’s something special about RWD (rear-wheel drive) off-road buggies. They may not have the grip or stability of their 4WD cousins, but… Continue reading
In the world of 1/10 on-road RC racing, belt-driven four-wheel-drive cars have earned a reputation for refinement, speed, and tunability. While shaft-driven cars such as the TT-series remain popular as entry points, racers who want to unlock the next level of performance often turn to belt-driven platforms. Among these, the… Continue reading
This may look a bit off topic, but many of the simple and cheap RC gliders work exactly like PCA. When we think of airplanes, we imagine wings, rudders, and elevators working in harmony to steer a machine through the sky. But what happens if those controls fail? That’s where… Continue reading
In the world of radio-controlled models, the servo is the muscle that translates your inputs into motion. Whether you’re steering a buggy, moving control surfaces on an aircraft, or handling gear shifts on a crawler, choosing the right servo torque is critical. One common question that comes up is: when… Continue reading
