RC Vehicles - A Guide to Cars, Trucks and More



Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2009

by Mary Ann Humphrey
Hump Ventures

Remote control cars have been around since the mid 1960's. Over the years, the technology has advanced and now there many different kinds of RC vehicles out there for machine enthusiasts, as well as those who have a love for high tech toys. You can find any number of types of remote control vehicles including boats, cars, trucks, airplanes and helicopters. All of them have some things in common, like most are powered either by electricity (using battery packs) or gas. Yet each type provides a vastly different experience depending on whether you are flying, driving, or sailing.

Nikola Tesla gave a demonstration of a remote control boat back in 1893. Over 100 years later, people are enjoying buying a boating RC vehicle in one of many sizes and taking it out on the water. There are different kinds of boats available, the main difference being the type of power used. An electric powered RC boat uses a battery pack and can get speeds of around 15 to 20 mph. A gas powered boat can use a gas mixture like used in weed eaters or a special mixture made just for a model boat. This kind of boat gets speed higher than an electric boat, depending on the mixture used.

If you are more into cars and trucks than boats, that's fine too, cause there are a variety of these RC vehicles available. Model cars are available in the form of many different real life cars, everything from an ordinary day car to a more exotic Lamborghini or Ferrari. Model trucks used to resemble stadium trucks, but most of them today are based on giant monster trucks. While the cars may be limited to only being able to drive on a flat surface, the model trucks are designed to handle much rougher terrain.

If you have ever dreamed of being a pilot, then you only have to go as far as your own backyard. That is if you get a remote control airplane or helicopter. These RC vehicles will probably cost you more than a model car or boat, but offer a whole new experience. Model helicopters can be small enough to fly indoors. The model airplanes come in the electric and gas varieties too, however if you get the gas airplanes, don't be surprised if you are required to have a license and flight insurance before you can fly them. If you are looking to buy an RC vehicle, have a look at http://www.rctoysandcars.com , for more information. PLEASE VISIST MY WEB SITE

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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)
» left by Nenita Wells
 2 years 184 days ago.
298 fans.
Great gift suggestion. How much are these remote control airplane or helicopter? Thanks for sharing this informatio. ~Nenita~
» left by Serge M Botans
 2 years 184 days ago.
8 fans.
As a child, I was exposed to big sized rc planes and they have since always held a fascination for me. I would love to get into it at some stage but am concerned that once i fly it around a few times, then what? Still they look like a lot of fun. Thanks for bringing back happy memories of my childhood.
» left by Mary Ann Humphrey from Mt Vernon, Ga 2 years 184 days ago.
They have been improved in the last few years. Look into them It may be something you can handle now. You can always try a boat or truck.
» left by Carl Humphrery
from Mt. Vernon, Ga 2 years 184 days ago.
Great article. Love it.  Great hobby.
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