I am planning to get my RC Car , IS this model right for beginners ? I am 25+ , if it is not for beginners can you guys recommend something for me ?
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It is perfect for a beginner. We bought it for our 13 year old son and he and my husband fight over it!!! It's an awesome car!!
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I am 58 and this was my first RC Car. The standard battery will be fine to learn the controls, however do your research and upgrade your battery once you feel confident. It took me about a week chasing the cats around the living room each evening doing figure 8...LOL I picked up 2 LIPO batteries 25C 7.4V 2S 2-Cell 2200mAh Lipo Batt:TRA 1/16 Modland a Traxxas 2933 EZ-Peak Plus 6 Amp LiPo and NiMH ChargerTraxxas 2933 EZ-Peak Plus 6 Amp LiPo and NiMH ChargerBEFORE YOU BUY...do you homework on LIPO Batteries.The LIPO's will give you the "kick ass" speed and power you will want and appreciate. I live on a golf course and in between golfers I sometimes race it out on the fairway and open it up..."wow". It goes fast. As far as 4 Wheel Drive...YES, YES & YES!Enjoy! I am 58 and this was my first RC Car. The standard battery will be fine to learn the controls, however do your research and upgrade your battery once you feel confident. It took me about a week chasing the cats around the living room each evening doing figure 8...LOL I picked up 2 LIPO batteries 25C 7.4V 2S 2-Cell 2200mAh Lipo Batt:TRA 1/16 Modland a Traxxas 2933 EZ-Peak Plus 6 Amp LiPo and NiMH ChargerTraxxas 2933 EZ-Peak Plus 6 Amp... » Read More I am 58 and this was my first RC Car. The standard battery will be fine to learn the controls, however do your research and upgrade your battery once you feel confident. It took me about a week chasing the cats around the living room each evening doing figure 8...LOL I picked up 2 LIPO batteries 25C 7.4V 2S 2-Cell 2200mAh Lipo Batt:TRA 1/16 Modland a Traxxas 2933 EZ-Peak Plus 6 Amp LiPo and NiMH ChargerTraxxas 2933 EZ-Peak Plus 6 Amp LiPo and NiMH ChargerBEFORE YOU BUY...do you homework on LIPO Batteries.The LIPO's will give you the "kick ass" speed and power you will want and appreciate. I live on a golf course and in between golfers I sometimes race it out on the fairway and open it up..."wow". It goes fast. As far as 4 Wheel Drive...YES, YES & YES!Enjoy! « Show Less
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I gave it to my 11 year old grandson. He has NO problem using it. It is very fast.
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The best RC Car we have owned. I got the 1/16 Mini. I wish I would have gotten the 1/10, however, for my Kids (13, 11, 7) they LOVE it and so do I. We work together modifying it (adding metal vs plastic parts). Not as fast as we would like but we will be modifying to do move. It is a great car to learn for sure.
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My 14 year old son has had this for a couple years. He says it is great for beginners
180968
It is really fast, we have another RC car made by Team Associated, and it is not even close (RC18R model). It charges pretty fast and is really fun to play with. We have ordered some parts online to make repairs and they are pretty cheap (<$10).
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My recommendation will be, to get with someone that knows about nitro cars, in order to break the engine properly, and set it up as recommended, then it becomes very easier to handle it, have fun, it a good car for beginners, in case you are one, and charge the plug for 24hrs!
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This is indeed remote controlled. Whether or not it is appropriate for a 12 year old depends entirely on the 12 year old. If they have any experience with a remote controlled helicopter before, then this would be a fine gift for them. If they have no such experience but enjoy the challenge of mastering a new skill and have a great deal of patience then this may also be a good gift. If they have no RC experience and don't handle crashes well, I would suggest a coaxial 3-channel helicopter instead. They are much easier to fly, though this will be more rewarding if and when it is mastered.
718791
It is not an easy kit. in any sense of the word. It is not a Snap Together. There are LOT of small and Large parts. The engines will require a lotof care to put them together. The paint scheme and decals are complex. If you do not a lot of experience building complex kits or are a beginner: DO NOT BUY THIS KIT.I say this to help you avoid being totally frustrated with this kit.I would say to try the Polar Lights/AMT kits first. They are easier and will help buildup your skill level.
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Ok, so I am new to the RC boat world and wondered the very same thing. There is plenty of room in the hull for expansion it would appear. The boat does well with what it came with and is a great starter boat for my 7 year old, I would love to see a lot more speed and Batt. Life. We get about 5 Minutes of runtime with the factory setup.
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I bought mine from Horizon Hobby and it came as promised in excellent condition It is an rc aircraft and not a toy It is easy to set up and has very good instruction manuals and well worth the price So I highly recommend it as a very good beginner introduction to radio controlled flying Horizon Hobby or Motion RC are excellent retailers for these products So if you are looking for a beginner to experienced rc pilot this plane is a lot of fun and well worth the money Hope this helps
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It can be used by an adult just fine if your not extremely tall or heavy. I got on it and kicked my behind but didn't break the scooter. My siblings all have been on them and no issues. I am not sure why one would be looking for this for an adult anyways. We have 2 several years old, Garage kept every night, maybe left outside a handful of nights. We have 11 grandkids oldest is 13, they no longer use them, they are to tall and not interested in them, boy is over 6ft now and girl is 5 6ish. Our 5,6,7 year olds love them and fight over them. The 4 and younger have no business on them unless they are super super super balancers and not terribly short. It requires lots of motor skills when they come flying in the driveway and keeping it from slinging you off if it slings around. They have potential to be dangerous. Like I said it takes learned skill and motor coordination and balance. The only thing really wrong with one of ours after all the abuse is no breaks on one. lol that stops no one. Im here today to purchase 3 at this price, heck yeah 50$!!
1585367
I don't know about that one. I have no experience with that model of RC car. Sorry.
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Hi Bill, Yes, it is fine for first time users, BUT, spend some time reading up on how to use it (or email someone like me willing to help out a fellow quad-shooter -- eric@icipLaw.com). The instructions are not great and you really need to go on YouTube to find good videos that explain all the steps such as installing firmware, connecting the parts, how to start and stop. My biggest hassle at the beginning was not knowing that you just gently pull both toggles down to slow down the speed of rotation before you shut down the rotors. Also, buy at least two extra sets of blades (I broke 3 blades my first week). Hi Bill, Yes, it is fine for first time users, BUT, spend some time reading up on how to use it (or email someone like me willing to help out a fellow quad-shooter -- eric@icipLaw.com). The instructions are not great and you really need to go on YouTube to find good videos that explain all the steps such as installing firmware, connecting the parts, how to start and stop. My biggest hassle at the beginning was not knowing that you just gently pull both toggles down to slow down the speed of rotation before you shut down the rotors. Also, buy at least two extra sets of blades (I broke 3... » Read More Hi Bill, Yes, it is fine for first time users, BUT, spend some time reading up on how to use it (or email someone like me willing to help out a fellow quad-shooter -- eric@icipLaw.com). The instructions are not great and you really need to go on YouTube to find good videos that explain all the steps such as installing firmware, connecting the parts, how to start and stop. My biggest hassle at the beginning was not knowing that you just gently pull both toggles down to slow down the speed of rotation before you shut down the rotors. Also, buy at least two extra sets of blades (I broke 3 blades my first week). « Show Less
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Unless you are buying this for yourself I would buy. It has plastic gears which wear out quickly in the running gear. I hear this common with most all of the lower priced RC's I does run about 15 mph which is fast. They make faster ones.
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I am 37 years old and I get a kick out of riding it. And all our neighbor kids ages 5-12 think it's fun too. My girls, 3 & 4 yrs old aren't quite into it, maybe too young? I think for the price it's worth it. I do think that the older/bigger/heavier the person the slower the car moves though.
538305
I don't know anything about the RF My First Scooter. What I can tell you is that three of my grandchildren have this one. Their ages are 2, 4, & 6. They all know how to use it and enjoy it.
871030
I am very new to Quads and RC vehicles as a whole but I am learning fast. The Spektrum DX5e is a good controller and works great. I am now looking to get a controller with more bells and whistles such as electronic readouts on it such as timers, battery levels and various other things I've been told the higher end ones can do but I am still researching the DX7's and higher. The get kind of pricey so what comes in the RTF box is awesome....you can always upgrade later.
27553
Its for your first rc car but, there's no parts for it if it brakes down. I couldn't find parts for it. The motor is just your basic motor and not very water proof.
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this is not a beginner plane. I strongly recommend finding an AMA qualified field and instrustor to teach you how to fly first. If you have the basics down, then invest in one of the new Spektrum radios. I have the DX6 and it will bind to an infinate number of planes. The radio is only $200 and well worth the investment. I currently have 10 planes and 4 hellicoptors bound to it, not to mentions real flight similator. Sorry for my mispells, it is late in the evening for me. If you are truly new to the hobby, please buy a trainer first and find an instrustor. This hobby can be dangerous and I would hate to be banned because of a newbie decapatating a pedestrian. this is not a beginner plane. I strongly recommend finding an AMA qualified field and instrustor to teach you how to fly first. If you have the basics down, then invest in one of the new Spektrum radios. I have the DX6 and it will bind to an infinate number of planes. The radio is only $200 and well worth the investment. I currently have 10 planes and 4 hellicoptors bound to it, not to mentions real flight similator. Sorry for my mispells, it is late in the evening for me. If you are truly new to the hobby, please buy a trainer first and find an instrustor. This hobby can be dangerous... » Read More this is not a beginner plane. I strongly recommend finding an AMA qualified field and instrustor to teach you how to fly first. If you have the basics down, then invest in one of the new Spektrum radios. I have the DX6 and it will bind to an infinate number of planes. The radio is only $200 and well worth the investment. I currently have 10 planes and 4 hellicoptors bound to it, not to mentions real flight similator. Sorry for my mispells, it is late in the evening for me. If you are truly new to the hobby, please buy a trainer first and find an instrustor. This hobby can be dangerous and I would hate to be banned because of a newbie decapatating a pedestrian. « Show Less
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this is a nitro rc car. not an electric. in my opinion this is a great buy. i bought 2 o themfitted with all the telemetry sensors and ipod dock. this car does 65mph +. trust me its a great car. it has a transmission and it pops wheelies easily, hint the wheelie bar.