Tower Hobbies

There’s good reason that the cheapest and lowest-quality simple RC vehicles are referred to as “toy grade” and why those of better quality, sought out by committed operators are “hobby grade.” Committing to a hobby-grade RC trophy truck , RC racing buggy, or any other radio control vehicle, if you’re serious about keeping it running and ready, is a hobby. And like so many other hobbies, what you get out of owning and operating RC vehicles is directly proportional to what you put into it. Hobbies require a consistent commitment of time, energy, concentration, research, and resources. While that may sound intimidating, for most RC hobbyists, all of that is the point. When just starting off or buying a new vehicle, part of the hobby is finding the right vehicle, learning about it, building or upgrading it, maintaining it, and, of course, running it. However, when a feature of that hobby is overlooked, neglected, poorly researched, or ignored, the vehicle and the hobbyis

People get into the RC world for a variety of different reasons, from satisfying their need for speed to the pure joy of taking their vehicles out to the track on a beautiful day for a leisurely drive. And given these different interests there are a variety of vehicle types to consider.  One of the common questions people ask, especially RC beginners, is whether they should choose an electric or nitro vehicle. The two share many similarities, but the benefits of each can determine your long-term enjoyment of the vehicle. Here are a few things to consider so you can choose what's best for you. Why Choose an Electric Electric vehicles are typically a popular choice amongst beginners in the radio control world because of their ease of use and plug-and-play functionality. Most toy-grade RC vehicles are electric; however, many hobby-grade and even competition vehicles use electric motors too. Among their many benefits, choosing an electric vehicle means that you

As with full-size vehicles, most RC enthusiasts at some point begin feeling the need for more speed. This often rings true whether you’re thinking about entering your first competition or just want to zip around the park a little quicker. Fortunately, with a few simple tweaks or upgrades to your RC vehicle you can make it not only much faster, but also more fun all while learning a bit more about the mechanics and inner workings of your car or truck.  Here are a few tips and upgrades you can carry out for an extra boost for your favorite remote control cars .  Improve Your Gear Ratio There are two gears on your RC vehicle: the spur gear and pinion gear. The pinion gear is attached directly to the motor and works in conjunction with the spur gear. When adjusting your gear ratio, there are two things to consider: top speed and acceleration. As a general rule of thumb, the more teeth on your pinion gearor less teeth on your spur gear, the higher your vehicle’s top sp