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Tips and Tricks in Building a RC Car

You definitely should engage in building your personal radio controlled vehicle for on-road car racing or off-road car game. This is fun, though it needs a little effort. Assembling your own RC car is might be complex but when it comes to it's maintenance and repair nothing compares with knowing what you had placed inside your car.

Building your personal car is more practical since you can always decide yourself the parts you will use. In addition, you can also show your creativity in building your own model car. You can purchase the best parts or accessories in definitely lower cost. Other costs like fuel and batteries are just similar whether you assembled your own car or buy a car package.

The trick is to always follow and read the instructions carefully. Never expect finishing your own kit in just a matter of time. It is advisable to have a break from time to time because it can help you think better plus you’ll get new ideas on how to reassemble your kit easily.

Here are some more tips to consider before you start building your own car.

1. Read the car instruction booklet first before building your RC car. Be sure you understand the guidelines and can manage any complicated steps that are necessary. Check from time to time if you are on the right track and be careful not to skip any steps.

2. Always have a pencil and notepad. Aside from taking key notes in your guide booklet, you should also concentrate on the screw setting and positions. Focus your attention to rights and lefts, rears and fronts.

3. Have an organized building space. It must have a dry and clean hand towel to avoid car parts from rolling and bouncing and will help contain any fluid you spill or tips out. Be careful to construct your work pit where you would not be disturbed. Be sure to cover up the car you are making with a towel or cloth when you’re not there to avoid losing pieces. Lastly, have ample light like a desk lamp for you to see the tiny parts and the inside of your car.

4. Containers - it is advisable to store your mini parts in hardware trays, small empty containers, muffin tins, or medium sized boxes. Be sure to keep everything separated and sorted when you’re building your kit. Mark your containers with what is stored in them.

5. Set of tools. You’ll need to have good basic tools such as Philips-head screwdrivers, a series of jeweler’s screwdrivers and a 1¼ 4-inch flat blade screwdriver are considered sufficient. A pair of slip-joint pliers, needle nose pliers and your nitro models require control-lock pliers that will be used for grasping flywheels. A flush cutter is also needed for the oil lines and other parts that need to be cut close and clean.



Tamiya 58278 Lancia 037 Rally Metal Parts Bag A 9404281

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Xray XB808 Alu Shock Cap Nut - Harcdoated (2)

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R/C 1951 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE IN LIQUID RED CAR

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1:24 Scale R/C Scale Audi Q7 RC Model Car

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Redcat Racing TWISTER XB PRO 1/10 Scale Brushless BUGGY *POWERFUL & FAST!

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Xray XB808 Rear Shock Shaft (2)

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Tamiya Blackfoot RC

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Axial AX10: Heavy Duty Diff Lockers (Pair)

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Thunder Racing THU-2000L Thunderbolt Max Downforce

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OFFNA NITRO BUGGY

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TAMIYA 58115 TERRA CONQUEROR VINTAGE RC NIB NEW IN BOX

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Yokomo YZ10 Front Pin Spike Tires TF8M Associated

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BIG R/C HUMMER H2 MONSTER TRUCK W/MP3/IPOD HOOK-UP

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Orion 41314 Pro Stand-Up Motor Spring 175 deg.

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-ON SALE-RC Car 300A ESC Speed Controller 1/10/12/18 auto car-IN STOCK FREE SHIP

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Yokomo YZ10 Front Pin Spike Tires TF8S Associated

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AE B4: Composite Chassis

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Ansmann 40.885Mhz FM Crystal Set (Sanwa Type)

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FAST561 Tru-Start Buggy/Truggy Starter Box Fastrax

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Carrera Go!!! Mario Kart DS Battery Race Set

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Thunder Racing THU-2002L THE BIG ONE Maximum Downforce

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ANSMANN RC R/C Nitro Car 1/10 Engine Alloy Alluminium Clutch Bell Shoe 115000091

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REDCAT RACING PARTS #86011 Rear Upper Sway Arm (pkg of 2)

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1/10 NITRO R/C CAR-PORSCHE CARRERA GT

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