If you have been around the one-tenth scale EP touring car scene for a while, you know the drill. You pop the body off your car, and it looks pretty much like every other car on the grid: two shock towers, four coil-over oil-filled shocks, a battening layout. It is a formula that works. But […]
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Why Brushless Servos Are Taking Over RC Cars
If you have spent any time in the RC hobby over the past few years, you have probably noticed a quiet revolution happening under the hoods of high-performance RC cars. The standard brushed servo motors that served the hobby faithfully for decades are increasingly being replaced by brushless servos. This is not merely marketing hype—it […]
From Textile Machines to Rotor Blades: The Story of Hirobo
There’s something undeniably captivating about a helicopter in flight. The way it hovers motionless, defying gravity, then darts away with the agility of a hummingbird—it’s a magic that has fascinated aviation enthusiasts for generations. For over four decades, one Japanese company has been at the heart of bringing that magic into the hands of hobbyists […]
Why Do RC Car Upgrades Favor Carbon Parts?
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 […]
The Hiss Heard Around the World: The Rise, Fall, and Remarkable Rebirth of Serpent RC Cars
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 […]
Is Kyosho Fazer MK2 a clone of Tamiya TT-02?
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 […]
A Revolution in Design: The Car That Changed Everything
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 […]
Tiny Time Machines: The Irresistible Fun of Collecting Vintage Japanese RC Cars
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 […]
Brushed or brushless: a tough decision for your RC boat
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 […]
Would would plastic prop break?
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 […]