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This is a common configuration known as a T-tail. In a T-tail, the horizontal stabilizer (the small wing-like surface that controls pitch) is mounted at the top of the vertical stabilizer (the fin), rather than at the base of the fuselage. This creates a “T” shape when viewed from the front or rear. On a small […]

If you have spent any time in the RC hobby, you will have noticed that carbon fibre parts are everywhere. Chassis plates, shock towers, suspension arms, battery straps—if there is a part that can be made from carbon, someone has made it. Walk into any hobby shop or browse an online RC store, and the […]

Short answer: In theory Yes, practically No. If you are diving into the world of RC gliders and looking for a budget-friendly way to get wings on your build, cardboard is an option that sparks plenty of debate in the hobbyist community. Let me walk you through what works, what does not, and how to […]

If you were involved in competitive on-road RC racing at any point in the past four decades, you know the name Serpent. That iconic hissing snake logo, the distinctive magenta-and-black color scheme, the precision engineering—Serpent wasn’t just another RC car manufacturer. It was the brand for serious racers. But like any great drama, the Serpent story has […]

No, the Kyosho Fazer MK2 is not a clone of the Tamiya TT-02. While both are 1/10 scale, four-wheel drive, shaft-driven on-road cars that serve a similar purpose in the hobby, they are fundamentally different platforms designed with different philosophies. The Fazer MK2 is Kyosho’s original design and a direct competitor to the TT-02, not […]

The Team Associated RC10 isn’t just another radio-controlled car. It stands as a cornerstone of hobby history, a machine whose significance extends far beyond being a popular product. This single vehicle fundamentally changed the landscape of RC off-road racing and established standards that the industry still follows decades later. Its importance can be understood through […]

There’s a certain smell that hits you when you open a dusty cardboard box in a flea market or an old hobby shop. It’s a mix of aging paper, oxidized metal, and that distinct scent of 1980s plastic. And when you peel back the lid to reveal a faded wedge of yellow plastic shaped like […]

When comparing a brushed RC boat to a brushless RC boat where both are powered by a 3S LiPo battery, the differences in motor technology lead to vastly different experiences on the water, even though the voltage input is the same. In terms of speed and power, a brushless motor is the clear winner. The […]

Plastic propellers on RC boats break for several common reasons, with impact being the most frequent culprit. When a boat is running at high speed, the plastic prop is quite brittle compared to metal, so striking a submerged rock, stick, clump of grass, or even scraping the bottom in shallow water can instantly shatter one […]

When you start looking at brushless motors for an RC boat, the sheer number of choices can quickly become overwhelming. There are inrunners and outrunners, sensored and sensorless options, water-cooled variants, and a dizzying array of KV ratings to consider. For years, the boating community was dominated by inrunner motors, those sleek closed-can designs that […]