Toy Vehicles

Wooden trains give children hours of lively play. A child can arrange the cars in order and drive the train around to re-create the powerful movement of real trains traveling the rails. One by...

We love cars that can move under their own power, and it is so satisfying to make a toy like that yourself. Building a simple rubber-band-powered car amuses kids of all ages, and it also provides...

Give an old toy car some new life with a charge of battery power. Installing a 9 volt hobby motor and battery pack takes just a little time and the use of a few tools. It only works on a toy that...

Tech Deck skateboards are scale models of actual skateboards, and therefore a lot safer but still as fun as full-scale skateboarding. Kids can mimic the skateboarding moves in miniature on these...

Breaking in an RC Nitro truck isn't absolutely necessary for the truck to run, but neglecting to do so will lessen the life of the engine and cause the truck to perform at less-than-optimal...

At any age, toy cars are a joy for boys and sometimes even girls. Whether it's a fond memory from childhood or a collector's hobby, toy cars can be unique and a great display of dedication....

Drifting is as popular with RC car enthusiasts as it is with actual car racers, thanks to its millions of fans worldwide. Much like actual car drifting, drifting a nitro model car requires both...

If your son is a Cub Scout then you are signed up to build a derby car. You get a block of wood, four nail and four plastic wheel... and off you go! I will endeavour to give you all the tips and...

An RC toy uses radio waves being sent from a controller to motors in the RC toy. Problems can occur because there are so many moving parts as well as electronic parts all working together....

Model airplanes are great fun for hobbyists as you can create gliders and propeller craft out of many different materials to suit your needs. Paper is commonly used in the least expensive of...

You can usually construct a mousetrap car with items that you already have around the house. Building a mousetrap car with children is a wonderful way to pass the time on a rainy day. Older...

Wheel and axle preparation are the most important part of a pinewood car. As long as your car body will mount the wheels straight your body it is good to race. If your wheels have lumps and your...

Axle and wheel preparation are the most important part of a pinewood car. As long as your car body will mount the wheels straight your body is good to race. If your wheels have lumps and your...

If you or your child is the owner of a Power Wheels toy vehicle, you may want to know how to make it go faster. Power Wheels typically go anywhere from 6 to 12 mph, depending on the model that you...

Skateboarding is a fun hobby, but it can result in a lot of wear and tear on your skateboard deck. All skateboard decks lose their rigidity over time and usage, and need some tweaking. Broken or...

A mouse trap car toy is perfect for a science experiment or even serves as a great activity for a rainy day. Mouse trap cars are self-powered, which means that they do not require any outside...

Have some fun with a rubber-band-powered toy car. This car moves without electricity (batteries) and can help you teach children about momentum and energy. Plus, they'll learn about making their...

Flying remote control planes (RC planes) is a fun and challenging hobby for young people and adults alike. However, before you can fly, you have to take off. While it may seem daunting to the...

For RC car enthusiasts, there's nothing better than a good old-fashioned dirt track outdoors. It has the feeling of a real race track, especially when the dirt starts flying off the track during a...

Creating a moving spy camera can be a fun and exciting project. Even better is getting to use it afterwards. Follow these steps to make your own spy camera today.

If you are an avid RC car enthusiast, then you must have a track to drive your car on. Driving solely around neighborhoods and across lawns can be dull; however, having a track adds a new...

Battlebot competition is popular in a wide circle of enthusiasts, and many Battlebot fans may be interested in how to create their own. Outside of design principles and weapon inclusion, the basic...

Building a homemade jet airplane model is a great way to gather up the kids and spend some quality time together doing a fun project. These type of jet airplane models come in all shapes and...

This interesting toy can be constructed from generally available household materials, or with items that can be obtained at most craft or hobby supply stores. With adult supervision, the rubber...

Well, you want to build a radio controlled model truck. This how to will get you started in the fun world of RC hobbies.

This is a fun little air boat that is easy to build. It took about two hours to build. It was built from an old remote control airplane. It has left and right stearing that is controled by...

Remote control toys have become a very popular gift during the winter holidays over the past several years--in particular, remote control helicopters. Some of these helicopters have removable...

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.

The key to maximum RC engine performance is a balance between fuel and air running. Both act as cooling agents so that the engine doesn't burn. 75 percent of cooling comes from oil mixed in the...

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