Nitro RC Cars and RC Car Kits - Remote Control Cars

If you are anything like me then as a kid you had a radio controlled car that you used to drive around the home driveway. Well despite the fact that it is about 25 years since I have done that remote controlled cars or RC Cars as they are now more commonly known are just as popular if not more so. In a changing world the RC Car has stood the test of time.

One of the reasons the RC Car is so much more popular these days is that there are far more options. In my day it was just battery driven but these days there are electric remote controlled cars or even petrol RC Cars. Can you believe that? It has to be said this is not the same petrol as your home car but neither the less its fuel.  On top of that there are now other options other than just the car. The RC Tank is the perfect example or even the RC Helicopter. No wonder it has taken off over the last few years.

So you can see why since I was a kid the RC Car has grown. With websites selling them and forums allowing people to talk about them not to mention a million ways to personalise and adapt them it is little surprise they are continuing to grow in popularity. What is a surprise though is that adults are now playing with these just as much as kids are. When you realise that you know that RC Cars are hear to stay. They are the past, present and future.

To the majority of Radio Controlled Helicopter enthusiasts the expression RC Helicopter blade tracking is probably a complete mystery. It therefore makes sense to educate or at least try and educate those who are still perplexed by the matter.

So, what is blade tracking?  Basically it is when one of the rotor blades rotates in a circular motion and the blade following it is exactly on the same level.  In other words both blades turn round on the same plane with neither one being higher or lower than the other one.  They are both travelling through the identical airspace that has been created by their spinning.  Should the rear blade follow through on a different plane then vibrations can shake the RC helicopter.  This is something you do not want to happen.

So how do you track your blades?  If possible try and secure the assistance of an experienced flyer to help you.  If this is the first time you are flying your copter you need to ascertain if the blades are tracking correctly.  The blade tracking can be easily checked simply by hovering the copter at eye level and paying attention to the blades.  If there appears to be shaking or vibrating this infers the copter is not tracking correctly.  If you are unsure then try getting two different pieces of coloured paper and attach one piece to each blade.  A different colour on each will make it a lot easier to ascertain which blade is out of kilter.

Once the tape is attached ask an experienced flyer to hover the copter for you so you can see the spin of the blades.  Pay attention to the blades spinning and observe whether they are showing as a single circle or two coloured circles.  Obviously if the former then all is well.  If the latter then one of the blades will need realigning.

In order to track your rotor blades correctly you will to begin with need to land the RC Helicopter.  When the blades stop spinning any necessary adjustment can hen be made.  Keep the manual handy to enable you to look up the correct blade tracking data in it.   Follow the information given and not the words of any one else.  The correct way is always as the manual tells you.

When you believe that the matter has been corrected then get someone to fly the helicopter for you again so you can have a further look at the blades.  If they are okay then all well and good otherwise repeat the process until such time as they are in order.  In other words when they are properly tracked and are spinning on the same plane.  When completed your helicopter will handle much more smoothly and will be much easier to fly.

Here is the Self Build Condor Nitro RC Car Kit – Extreamly Popular and a constant Best Seller

Mini Nitro RC Buggy

Here is the 1/16^th scale Mini Nitro Buggy that comes in at half the size of other Nitro Buggies but twice as fun. The specification of this Buggy is top notch, packed in giving a very cute little guy who performs like his bigger cousins. Has to be seen to be believed how fast this little fella goes!

More Nitro Buggies

The very popular Condor Nitro Buggy which comes aimed at entry level RC Car fans so a superb way to get into this great racing hobby. Comes with a simple gearbox, easy to tune engine, easy layout and superb design.

To the right of the Condor comes the Bashwash, a excellent Buggy with a host of features from HSP. Extra tough and a great all rounder so good for on and offroad, this Nitro Buggy has a.18 engine and 2 speed greatbox.

Looking for the highest specification Nitro Buggy? See these Pro versions below ..

Condor Buggy & Backwash Radio Controlled Buggies