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How to glue rc car tires

By 7seconds

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if you buy wheels with the tires already on it could be more expensive then gluing your own on or if you just want to learn how to glue tires here's what you need to read.. more »

How to Make Roads for Toy Cars With Mud

By Yibbie

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With this "how to", you will find a new way to let your children have fun outside! Boys will be boys, and sometimes boys like to get dirty. This is a fun, safe, and inexpensive way for your boys to have a great time and to become more creative... more »

How to Build a Railway Handcar

By HollyC

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Do you remember the days when you would see two people pumping away at a railway handcar? Well, these pieces of equipment are still around today! If you are looking to build one of your own, there are a couple of different things that you can ... more »

How to Buy Radio-Controlled Powered Aircraft

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Earthbound aviation buffs can soar with the aces by powering up a scale-model airplane replica. Choose an historic scale model like the P-51 Mustang or a modern aerobatic replica like an Extra 300S, and take wing... more »

How to Give RC Cars Paint Jobs

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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One of the most fun aspects of the world of RC (radio-controlled) cars is the incredible and intricate designs that enthusiasts paint on the bodies of their vehicles. They're limited only by the creativity of the person painting them! One of the ... more »

How to Assemble Your Own Slot Cars

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Assembling slot cars is time-consuming and detailed work, but for enthusiasts, it's as much fun as racing the car... more »

How to Build a Remote Controlled Monster Truck Track

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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A monster truck has extremely large wheels and a large suspension to accommodate the tires. Mud bogging, tractor pulls and Motocross racing are popular competitions for monster trucks. A remote controlled monster truck is a replica of the real ... more »

How to Buy a Sled

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Sleds are classic toys for winter fun and now come in a variety of designs... more »

How to Buy Pedal Cars

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Pedal cars are a nostalgic part of childhood. If you didn't have one when you were a kid, you probably wanted one. Now, you can buy your own kids a pedal car and share the excitement with them. What a great way to relive your youth... more »

How to Design a Model Train Scene

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Designing a train scene is a matter of your historical interest and attention to detail... more »

How to Race a Radio-Controlled Car

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Jeff Gordon, Alex Zanardi and other famous race car drivers work for years to develop the skills that allow them to push a race car to its limits. R/C race car hobbyists apply many of the same techniques in their races to cross the finish line first... more »

How to Buy a Scooter

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Scooters are fun ride-on toys that provide a refreshing change from bicycles and tricycles. Today, even teens and adults are getting in on the action and using scooters to get places fast... more »

How to Choose a Model Train Scale

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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How big is your basement? Your garage?.. more »

How to Create Playground Equipment for a Model Train Layout

By Jane Smith

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Your model train layout is almost complete. You have roads, water features, tracks, houses, buildings and even a school. But something is missing: you need a playground. Here are some tips for making playground equipment for your model train layout... more »

How to Get Into Radio-Control Cars

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Do you want to get into real R/C cars? Not just toys from the toy store, but self-assembled racing machines that require maintenance and care? Here are the steps to take to build and drive your first cars... more »

How to Make a Split Rail Fence for Your Model Train Layout

By Jane Smith

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No rural scene in a model train layout is complete without a length or two of split rail fence. When clearing fields, pioneer men such as Abraham Lincoln would cut old trees down and split them to make fence rails. Branches and roots would become ... more »

How to Select a Corvette Power Wheels

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Luxury cars are not just for adults. Kids can get a chance to drive around in luxury too with a Corvette Power Wheels. Several brands manufacture Corvette style ride-on toys, including Fisher Price Power Wheel and Safety 1st. This popular toy car ... more »

How to Break In Your Radio-Controlled Gas Engine

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Big, small or miniature - no internal combustion engine will operate properly without proper break-in and maintenance... more »

How to build a Boat

By AdamMack07

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Build a model boat that will really sail.. more »

How to Build RC Airplanes

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Until recently, RC (radio-controlled) airplanes were not sold in ready-to-fly form. As a result, many RC airplane purists prefer to build their own RC planes. Though it can be challenging to assemble the hundreds of constituent parts into a ... more »

How to Buy a Radio-Controlled Sailplane or Glider

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Soaring on the energy of thermal currents, a sailplane permits its pilot to mimic nature's majestic birds. A radio-controlled (R/C) scale-model sailplane brings that same thrill to a hobbyist's fingertips... more »

How to Buy Slot Car Accessories

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Slot car accessories differ from components in one way: they aren't about making the car run, but about making it look cool... more »

How to Collect Tonka Vehicles

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Baby boomers are increasingly enthusiastic about collecting the toys they loved as children, and Tonka Trucks are becoming increasingly difficult for collectors to find. Here's how to collect the toys once known as the "toughest toy trucks of all.".. more »

How to Customize a Hot Wheels Car

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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A customized Hot Wheels car can be a model of your dream car or a replica of a car you once owned. For a true collectible, consider having your dream Hot Wheels car customized by a professional. If you just want a chance to build your skills and ... more »

How to Make Wheelie Bars for RC Cars

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Wheelie bars are a pair of short arms, made of metal or plastic, that are attached to the rear end of radio-controlled (RC) cars. They are used to stabilize RC cars when performing wheelies as well as to prevent the front end from lifting during ... more »

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