Category: Articles

ESC Wire Oxidization – What It Is and Why It Matters

If you’ve been in the RC hobby for a while, you’ve probably seen it—wires on…

The Yokomo 870C – A Legend from the Golden Age of RC

When we talk about RC racing history, certain cars come up again and again, and…

Xray VS Awesomatix

If you spend any time in the RC racing world, you quickly notice that Xray…

Structural strength does matter: is 3d printed high power RC boat sturdy enough?

The rise of 3D printing has been a game-changer for RC hobbyists. Custom hulls, unique…

My First Run with an RC F1: Tiny Wheels, Big Thrills (featuring a VBC Flash 04 F1 RWD)

I’ll admit it—I’ve been around RC cars long enough to have built everything from buggies…

F1 tuning and caring (featuring the Team Saxo m size MF1)

After that first thrilling run with my RC F1, I quickly realized that half the…

Remembering Nikko: Why It Was Once a Big Name in RC Cars

If you’ve been around RC cars for a while, the name Nikko probably rings a…

Understanding gear ratio calculation

If you’re new to RC cars, all the talk about pinion and spur gear combinations…

The Tech Behind the Tamiya WR-02: A Fun Wheelie Machine with Smart Engineering

When it comes to radio-controlled cars that put a smile on your face, few platforms…

Reconditioning of Vintage RC car (featuring Kyosho Optima Mid EX1)

Bringing an Old RC Car Back to Life: Tips for Reconditioning Vintage Machines There’s something…