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
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
Every so often, a radio-controlled car comes along that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and the Tamiya GF-01 chassis is exactly that kind of machine. It isn’t built for racing trophies or blistering top speed runs, but for something far more valuable: fun. Whether you’re a seasoned RC hobbyist or… Continue reading
