Its every boys dream to be able to drive around in a tank or be a soldier when they are younger. Many will end up playing army with sticks as guns. To increase your child’s excitement manifold, why not invest in a remote control tank?
The remote control Tiger I replica is a miniaturised scale model of the Tiger I tanks used in the war. This toy comes with full RC manoeuvrability and even lets off smoke and sound effects when you shoot the main cannon, which can shoot a single ball bearing (BB).
Other sound effects are also featured with this gadget, such as engine emulation and machine gun fire, as well as some classic war music to drive along to.
March 31st, 2010 | Posted in RC Tanks | No Comments
This is every parent’s dream. You buy your child a remote control toy to play with, which they then proceed to drive crazily around the entire house. This may sound like a bit of a typical annoyance, however, this isn’t the case if the ‘toy’ you buy them is the new Navibot by Samsung.
This RC gadget is actually a mini-hoover, so as it is driven about it cleans at the same time. In fact, it even has an automatic mode where it will drive around randomly, so if you don’t even have children you can take advantage of this little wonder.
One of the most inspirational features of this device is that when it gets low on charge, it will find its own way “home” (a docking station) and will recharge itself before going back out on a cleaning spree.
March 30th, 2010 | Posted in General | No Comments
Giant house spiders are likely to freak most people out, a phobia which gets ten times worse if the spider happens to be a huge tarantula. Well, if you like scaring people or just have a thing for large, freaky spiders then the remote control tarantula is just the thing for you!
This remote control ‘toy’ has plenty of flexibility when it comes to movement. It is capable of moving forwards, backwards or side to side. You can even rotate it on the spot if you want to, with all of the 8 furry legs waggling for each minuscule movement to add to the realism.
March 19th, 2010 | Posted in RC Novelties | No Comments
Star Wars has long been a sci-fi fantasy for many children and adults, more so since the first films in the series aired in the 1980s. Of all the ships in this epic adventure, the Millenium Falcon is arguably one of the most recognisable and admired vessels.
If you fantasised about flying the Millennium Falcon then you could be in for a treat, as there is a remote control Millennium Falcon, which can actually fly! Obviously you want be using it to travel to other galaxies, but you can still have great fun flying this beautie around in your home.
It is quite a small scale RC device, measuring in at only 11 inches by 8 inches, so it is perfectly suitable for flying indoors in large rooms.
March 10th, 2010 | Posted in RC Helicopters | No Comments
Everyone loves playing with the latest gadgets and gizmos, from RC cars to RC helicopters there is always a buzz when the next model comes out or a new concept in RC racing evolves. One great thing about RC models is the way that they have progressively evolved into the advanced pieces of kit we see today.
A great item that has recently caught our eye is a new type of bicycle. With the bicycle being around for such a long time it would be difficult to see how this device could evolve. There are many types of bikes from off-road to downhill to bmx to racers but they all require one thing, your own pedal power. Electric Powabyke Bikes are a type of electric cycle that can travel at around 10-15 miles on a single charge and if you are over 14 you can ride it on the road without any formal documents like insurance or a driving license. The bikes are no slouch as they can reach speeds of around 15mph using an electric hub motor and go uphill or into a strong headwind with ease. These are great for the environmentally conscious too as the approximate power usage equates to 1.5 pence per mile.
If you need a new toy to complement your RC models then these bikes are a great alternative to normal bicycles.
March 4th, 2009 | Posted in General | No Comments
Have you ever sat around playing with your mates with radio controlled weapons, such as tanks or mobile missile launchers, but felt that the initial excitement of battling was wearing off? The adrenalin rush you get with every hit has dissipated. What you need is something that gives you a physical reaction rather than just a visual one.
Step up the Remote Control Shocking Tanks, a futuristic looking pair of tanks that shoot out infrared beams. On a direct hit a small voltage is passed through the controller shocking your opponent. Now you have something to fight for. But remember, if your opponent hits your tank, you also get the shock. You will now feel that adrenalin rushing back as you plan your strategy. Do you go for a full out attack or play it cautiously staying behind cover waiting for the right moment.
The winner is the first one to 5 hits. If you set the unit to the low power setting, each time you hit your opponent, one life is lost. If you are feeling brave and set it to high power setting, each hit will result in your opponent losing two lives. With a range of 5 metres it’s ideal for anybody’s home.
What could be better than getting a hit on one of your mates and then acting like a WWE wrestler and shouting “FEEL THE PAIN!”
You can pick it up for around £35.
February 19th, 2009 | Posted in RC Tanks | No Comments
Have you ever felt guilty sitting down doing nothing? Or when you’re playing with your gadgets? Well now you can play and feel like you are doing something useful. Well, sort of. A mini radio controlled forklift truck is the working mans boy toy and now you too can lift and move boxes around just like the real thing.
It is a replica of the full size truck, standing at a drinks can size, which gives you full steering to accurately pick up the pallet, cones and carton which are included. With the handset you get full control of the lifting mechanism via two buttons on the top and it even replicates the anti-tipping backward tilt found on the original.
If you ever feel that carrying your beer can from the fridge is too much, load it up on a pallet and guide it to your seat with this handy little gadget. Then once you’ve sat down you can lift it up to your hand with the lifting mechanism. Who says toys can’t be useful around the house?
The next time you get nagged to do some tidying up, just fire up the mini forklift and get to work. Admittedly you will only be able to clear away small objects, but every little helps and your conscience will be clear.
You can pick this up for around £20.
February 18th, 2009 | Posted in General | No Comments
Radio controlled cars come in two types of style, either RTR (ready to run) or those that require assembly.
The ready to run cars come built and ready to start driving out of the box, so you don’t need to spend any time assembling anything. There’s no waiting with them. You can of course upgrade the cars later if you wish, so you have customisable options if you feel you want to make some changes.
With an Assembly kit you have to build the car from scratch, from the framework, to the chassis to the gear-box. This requires a lot of time and effort, and can get quite frustrating if you’re not mechanically minded. Nitro cars are also a lot more complicated to build than battery operated cars as they come with a lot of electronic parts, much like a real car.
If building and tuning the car from scratch is something you want to do, you’ll want an assembly kit. However if you just want to get car out of the box and start motoring, you’ll be more suited to a RTR kit.
July 3rd, 2008 | Posted in RC Cars | No Comments
When deciding to buy a radio controlled car, you first need to decide whether you’re going to opt for an electric rc car, powered by a battery, or for a Nitro rc car, powered by fuel. As a rough guide, here are a couple of the pros and cons associated with the two options:
Electric Battery Powered RC Car
Pros:
- The cars are easy to maintain with less moving parts
- They tend to be cheaper to buy and to run, so are less damaging on your wallet
Cons:
- They’re generally not as fast as Nitro cars, so you’ll get that feeling of ‘it could be quicker’ with an electric RC car
- You need to recharge the batteries every 5-10 minutes as they have a very short life, with a long charge time
Nitro Powered RC Car
Pros:
- You don’t need to charge the batteries so much as they only use them for minimal functions, and the transmitter
- They’re fast, extremely fast. With a highly tuned top spec car you’ll run rings around a battery operate car
Cons:
- The price… they tend to be much more expensive to buy and to upgrade
- Maintenance. Running a Nitro RC car can be a lot of work as they’ll require constant tuning and upgrades, just like a real car, only smaller
With that in mind, make sure you’re aware of all the facts before you make your choice on what car you want to buy, and what you want it to do.
July 2nd, 2008 | Posted in RC Cars | No Comments
The Fox Valley Aero Club is one of many radio controlled aeroplane clubs in the United States. The club, quite incredibly, has been around for over 70 years and is made up of a wide range of aviation fans and enthusiasts from the Chicagoland area.
The club is a charter member of the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics). Also every member of the club is part of the AMA, which gives them liability insurance on their aircraft. Useful when some of the planes flown are over 6 foot in length.
Every Summer, usually around July or August, the club holds an air show named the ‘Festival Of Giants’. This show gets local and national coverage in the media.
If you’re interested in model aircraft and live locally you should pop along and check the club out.
June 9th, 2008 | Posted in RC Planes | 1 Comment
