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How to Care for Your Slot Cars

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Caring for a slot car is not unlike to caring for a real car. Regular service prevents breakdowns... more »

How to Fix Common Remote Control Toy Vehicle Problems

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Remote control toys can provide hours of fun for kids of all ages. Until, that is, they stop working. Often non-working remote control toys just need a quick fix, not the garbage. Take a few minutes to find and repair the problem, and you'll be ... more »

How to Get a Remote Control Car Unstuck From Snow Without Touching It

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If you've ever had your car stuck in a snowdrift, you know how hard it can be to get it out. RC cars move fast, but these little cars can also get stuck in the snow fairly easily. If you find this happening to you, the following tips will get ... more »

How to Get Into the RC Car Scene

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Remote control (RC) cars have become an increasingly popular hobby among adults in the United States. RC cars are miniature versions of race cars that can be customized for better performance and appearance. If you are interested in a new hobby ... more »

How to make a motorized hot wheels loop

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You will laugh. What happens is the car will go around the loop forever (or at least until the batteries run out)... more »

How to Prep Your Awana Grand Prix Car

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The Awana Grand Prix is the biggest event in many Awana clubs. It's easy to give your car a competitive edge by making some minor modifictions... more »

How to Ride a Rip Stick

By MattJor

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First off all, riding a rip stick is like riding a 21st century Skateboard... more »

How to Build a "FAST" Pinewood Derby Car.

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From a Dad who built 3 Local champion, district qualifying cars. One of them became a 3rd place finisher at the District level and one finished 12th place out Of 155 to 160 cars... more »

How to Buy a Nitro RC Vehicle

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Nitro RC vehicles are different from the old fashioned electrical cars, because they run on a type of fuel that makes them capable of fast speeds. These cars and trucks are more for advanced racers because of those speeds, but beginners will love ... more »

How to Buy a Pedal-Powered Toy

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Pedal toys are old-fashioned favorites that can still be purchased today. They are sure to inspire hours of creative fun... more »

How to Buy a Used Go Kart

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Buying a used go kart helps save money, but if you don't know what to look for before you make a purchase, you could end up with someone else's problem. Before looking at used go karts, research how much new go kart parts are, so you know how ... more »

How to Buy Remote Controlled Monster Trucks

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Everyone loves monster trucks. They're big, they're loud and they can crush things. Who doesn't love that? You can bring home your own mini monster trucks if you know where to look. Once you find enough trucks, you can invite all your friends ... more »

How to Buy Remote Controlled Motorcycles

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A remote controlled motorcycle is just as much fun to play with as remote controlled cars. A wireless controller gives the motorcycle instructions on speed and where to move. Remote controlled motorcycles are great to race as well as collect. You ... more »

How to Buy Slot Car Components

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Slot car components must be changed regularly to ensure that your car moves around the track as fast as you want it to... more »

How to Choose a 1/15th Scale RC Car

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Larger RC cars are usually used for racing, but smaller cars such as the 1/15 scale are perfect for beginners. These cars are capable of some quick speeds yet they require less maintenance and usually run on battery power. Since this is a serious ... more »

How to Choose an Electric Car Motor

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You've already decided to shop for an RC car with an electric motor, rather than a nitro-fueled car. When looking at electric car motors, you'll now need to choose a brush or brushless motor and figure out how much torque or power you want... more »

How to Choose an RC Car Engine

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RC enthusiasts can spend a lot of money trying to make their engine be the best it can, just to win that next important race. Choosing the right engine from the start ensures that can begin racing much sooner and you won't have to make expensive ... more »

How to Choose an RC Car Frame

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When it comes to choosing an RC car frame, your biggest choice is between a nitro-powered car or a battery-operated electric vehicle. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages, which means you need to think about how you plan to use your ... more »

How to Choose an RC Car Radio

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The radio you choose for your RC car can influence your enjoyment of your car. If you pick the wrong radio, you may find that the range isn't great enough or that the control drains the batteries at a lightning fast speed. To choose a radio for ... more »

How to Choose Radio-Controlled Helicopters

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A veteran helicopter pilot once said that learning to fly a whirlybird was similar to "learning to juggle while standing on a beach ball." Scale model, radio-controlled (R/C) helicopters require the same soft, skillful touch to keep them in the air... more »

How to Choose RC Car Parts

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Choosing parts for your RC car is an excellent way to upgrade your vehicle or customize it to fit your needs. These parts are available from hobby stores, catalogues and even online at specialty stores. All you need to do is decide on the type of ... more »

How to Choose RC Car Tires

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The tires on an RC car are often the first thing a person chooses to change when customizing a car. Most kit cars come with tires that are already glued onto wheels. Once you have decided to choose new wheels, you'll find that you can buy a ... more »

How to Choose RC Chopper Parts

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An RC chopper isn't a motorcycle like many people think, but rather a radio control helicopter. These are available online and from local hobby stores. The chopper looks exactly the same as a full size helicopter, though in a smaller size. When ... more »

How to Choose Safe, Age Appropriate Toys for Children

By DebbieBarr

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Toys need to be appropriate for a child’s age and developmental level. An age appropriate toy can help a child develop confidence and self-esteem. A toy that is beyond his or her mastery will create frustration. Now, increasingly, toy safety is a ... more »

How to Choose Tire Size for an RC Car

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The days of using a standard tire size on RC cars is long gone. Today racers and car enthusiasts can choose a number of different sizes and styles depending on their needs. Since you can pick a variety of sizes, you need to determine what you ... more »

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