Why high quality ball bearings are way more expensive than the cheap ones
High quality ball bearings are manufactured based on selective assembly. Selective assembly increases the cost of ball bearings due to…
Outrunner motor
An outrunner motor is the most common type of brushless motor found in RC planes. In this design, the outer…
RC plane battery connection
On older RC planes you may find battery connectors like what are shown in the photo. These are intentional –…
New kids on the block
In recent years, the remote control (RC) car market has seen several new brands emerge, each bringing their unique innovations…
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We are using Lulu Press to fullfill direct website orders. However, you may also order our books through Amazon. During…
Learn How RC Plane Flies in 5 Days
Flying has always captured the human imagination. From the first successful flight by the Wright brothers to today’s commercial jets,…
Using onroad tires on off-road cars
Standard 1:10 onroad tire rims are a bit too small for the offroad counterparts so you must file away…
Localized stress around screw holes
Damage around screw holes seems a common issue on Tamiya cars. It could have occurred due to a combination of…
Techtip: rear C hub compatibility
Sometimes when you break the rear C hub, you can use alternatives that are not 100% “compatible”. Refer to the…