Remember the thrill of your first remote control toy? If the last time you tried an RC model was a few years ago then it's time to take a look at what's on offer today.
The range now available includes all the usual RC toys and hobby vehicles and even some more unusual items Gone are the difficult days of trying to fly a helicopter or manage an RC car with an over complicated remote control box.
With pistol grip style controllers, steering wheel controlled cars, gyro controlled RC helicopters and simple charge and go cars it couldn't be simpler.
Race with remote control cars, take to the water with remote control boats or do battle with remote control tanks.
The latest generation of RC models incorporate same amazing new technology.
Cars, Buggys, Monster Trucks and Rock Crawlers with traditional brushed motors that will run at up to 30mph, brushless electric motors can reach speeds of up to 50mph, Then there are the Nitro Cars (not for the beginner).
The latest range of helicopters have a built-in gyro, gone are the days of constantly battling to try to keep the helicopter still, gyros enable you to fly with precision, no more jerky movements and constant flight adjustments.
Battle with the latest BB firing tanks, many current models have channel selectors so you can run 3 tanks at the same time! There are a great range of speedboats and even sailing boats that vary from those your kids can play with in the bath to ones that will run in open water at speeds of 40mph.
Remember when you had to check if anyone else around had an RC vehicle, or look for coloured frequency 'flags' and make sure you had a different frequency or you could end up losing control to someone else? No more, with the latest 2.
4Ghz transmitters and receivers simply switch on your vehicle and transmitter, the transmitter scans for an open frequency, locks on and 'advertises' that it is taken.
Prices can range from under £10 to several hundred depending on you level of skill and enthusiasm.
Want to play James Bond, search for the new 007 Spy Car with built-in video camera and microphone.
View and hear what is going on in the controller screen as you drive around OR connect it to you TV! It's time to re awaken those childhood memories and why not let your children experience the same thrills you did.
Remote control models are probably one of the most fun toys out there!
The range now available includes all the usual RC toys and hobby vehicles and even some more unusual items Gone are the difficult days of trying to fly a helicopter or manage an RC car with an over complicated remote control box.
With pistol grip style controllers, steering wheel controlled cars, gyro controlled RC helicopters and simple charge and go cars it couldn't be simpler.
Race with remote control cars, take to the water with remote control boats or do battle with remote control tanks.
The latest generation of RC models incorporate same amazing new technology.
Cars, Buggys, Monster Trucks and Rock Crawlers with traditional brushed motors that will run at up to 30mph, brushless electric motors can reach speeds of up to 50mph, Then there are the Nitro Cars (not for the beginner).
The latest range of helicopters have a built-in gyro, gone are the days of constantly battling to try to keep the helicopter still, gyros enable you to fly with precision, no more jerky movements and constant flight adjustments.
Battle with the latest BB firing tanks, many current models have channel selectors so you can run 3 tanks at the same time! There are a great range of speedboats and even sailing boats that vary from those your kids can play with in the bath to ones that will run in open water at speeds of 40mph.
Remember when you had to check if anyone else around had an RC vehicle, or look for coloured frequency 'flags' and make sure you had a different frequency or you could end up losing control to someone else? No more, with the latest 2.
4Ghz transmitters and receivers simply switch on your vehicle and transmitter, the transmitter scans for an open frequency, locks on and 'advertises' that it is taken.
Prices can range from under £10 to several hundred depending on you level of skill and enthusiasm.
Want to play James Bond, search for the new 007 Spy Car with built-in video camera and microphone.
View and hear what is going on in the controller screen as you drive around OR connect it to you TV! It's time to re awaken those childhood memories and why not let your children experience the same thrills you did.
Remote control models are probably one of the most fun toys out there!
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