Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Start small and cheap if you are buying a remote control car for kids. Nikko brand cars are top rated as inexpensive toys and are built to 1/10 size, which is best for outdoor use and 1/20 size, which is best for indoor use. A 1/10 size is 1/10 of the actual size. Most toy remote control cars come with a battery pack and charger and are "RTR" or ready to run. Radio Shack and Tyco also make inexpensive remote control cars as toys.
Remember that girls like remote control cars too. Some of the most popular cars for girls are the Mini Cooper, a water car that shoots bubbles, bumper cars and cars that hold dolls. Boys love the speed racers, boats and airplanes, as well as sharks and submarines.
Look for quality if you want remote control cars for a hobby. Older boys and girls love remote-controlled cars as a hobby. Because you will be racing them and showing them, you need to make sure the quality is excellent and replacement parts are available. If you are just starting collecting remote-control cars as a hobby, it's suggested you start small and inexpensive, until you become more comfortable with operating the cars. Hobby cars can reach speed up to 40 mph.
Shop at a local hobby store to buy remote control cars either as toys or for a hobby. The hobby shop owner will be a wealth of knowledge for a beginner and will also carry parts for repairs. Online websites also offer remote control cars and are best for the more experienced, who already know what to buy.