There are two main types of radio control cars available: you can get one which is fast and can be driven on smooth surfaces or you can get one which is perfect for off-road tracks. The first model is great if you plan on using it indoors and if you are looking for speed. However, taking this car out on a field is not possible due to its low shock resistance.

If you decide to get an off road RC car, it will be perfect for any type of terrain and it will work great on smooth surfaces too. One of the biggest advantages of off-road RC cars is that they usually come with spare parts and that fixing damaged parts is very cheap and easy to do.

Most people who are getting started with radio control cars will decide to buy an electric car, but you shouldn’t neglect gasoline powered vehicles. These cars have very powerful engines and they can exceed the speed of 50 mph in most cases. The only disadvantage that comes with gasoline powered RC cars is the noise, but this won’t be a problem if you plan on taking it somewhere out in the open.

Now that you know this, getting started with radio control cars won’t be that difficult. You just have to figure out which model to buy and start getting used to controlling it. In just a couple of days, driving your new RC car will surely turn into a hobby.

Electric cars are a good choice for beginners. There is not a lot of care requirements and almost no maintenance duties need be performed to keep them running. Unless, of course, you count plugging in the battery charger as maintenance. Stopping the fun to charge your battery is not something you want to do on a regular basis, so you might want to add a spare battery pack when you buy your first car. That way, one can be charging while you’re using the other.

Battery-powered RC cars tend to be slower than gas models, although it is possible to find some pretty fast electric cars. But if you’re a beginning RC modeler, then you probably are better off starting out with something that gives you time to learn the controls. Cutting your teeth on something that’s overpowered and overly sensitive can really me more frustrating than fun.

Gas-powered cars are usually not actually run using gasoline. Rather, it’s a mixture of different fuels called “nitro.”   Nitro-powered cars are much faster than the typical electric car right out of the box. So if the thrill of speed is what you’re looking for, then nitro is definitely the way to go. However, you should be aware of a few things.

First of all, nitro cars will require more of your attention before, during and after the racing. You have to be sure that everything is ready to go, including having enough fuel for your planned drive time. While you’re racing, you will be in control of more details, which will require a little more racing skill. Finally, when the race is over, there will be some maintenance tasks to perform to insure your car will be ready for the next race.