RC Cars & Trucks

Tamiya 1/10 RC Porsche 934 1976 50th Anniversary kit box art with cobalt green Kremer Racing livery
Building the Tamiya 1/10 Porsche 934 50th Anniversary: Build Guide and Tips
Building Tamiya's 1/10 Porsche 934 50th Anniversary kit (47524): what to buy first, chassis build tips and how to paint the cobalt green body. Read more...
Spaz Stix Ultimate Mirror Chrome aerosol paint for polycarbonate RC bodies
How to Paint a Lexan Body with Mirror Chrome
How to get a real mirror-chrome finish on a clear polycarbonate RC body: prep, masking, painting from the inside, and the backer step that makes chrome last. Read more...
Bold RC 1/10 scale quick drive hex and nut driver 5 piece tool set with handle
The 10-Minute Post-Run RC Maintenance Checklist
A 10-minute RC car maintenance checklist for after every run: battery, cleaning, wheel nuts, gear mesh, bearings, shocks, screws and electronics. Read more...
Traxxas 90 tooth 48 pitch spur gear 4690
Gear Mesh and Gearing 101: Stop Stripping Spur Gears
How tight should RC gear mesh be? Set mesh with the paper method, pick pinion and spur sizes for speed vs heat, and stop stripping spur gears. Read more...
Axial SCX24 1/24 scale Ford Bronco Heritage Edition RTR rock crawler in red
Rock Crawling for Beginners: SCX24 vs SCX30 vs SCX10 III
SCX30, SCX24 or SCX10 III? Compare Axial's beginner crawlers by size, price and terrain, plus where the giant SCX6 fits and first-crawl tips. Read more...
Traxxas Velineon VXL-3s waterproof brushless electronic speed control 3355R
Why Is My Traxxas Blinking Red/Green and Won't Move? (ESC & Receiver Troubleshooting)
Traxxas ESC blinking red or green and won't move? Decode XL-5, VXL-3s, receiver and TQi LED codes, fix low-voltage cutoff and thermal shutdown. Read more...
ARRMA SENTON 223S BLX 4X4 short course truck in yellow
The 10 Parts That Break Most on ARRMA 223S Bashers (and the Upgrades That Fix Them)
The 10 parts that break most on ARRMA VORTEKS, SENTON and BIG ROCK 223S trucks, how to fix them, and which upgrades are worth it. Read more...
ARRMA VORTEKS 223S BLX 4X4 brushless stadium truck in purple
Your First RC Race: Classes, Transponders, Tech and Track Etiquette
What to bring, which class to enter, how transponders work and the unwritten rules of club racing. A first-race checklist from Atlanta Hobby. Read more...
Traxxas TQi 2.4GHz 4-channel transmitter with Traxxas Link wireless module and 5-channel TSM receiver
How to Program a Traxxas TQi Radio: Binding, Throttle Calibration, Training Mode and the Traxxas Link App
Bind a Traxxas TQi, calibrate the ESC, set Training Mode, program the Multi-Function knob and pair the Traxxas Link app, with the exact button presses. Read more...
Team Associated Factory Team 35 weight silicone shock oil 2oz bottle
How to Rebuild and Re-oil RC Shocks (Without Air Bubbles)
Step-by-step RC shock rebuild: new seals, filling and bleeding without air bubbles, choosing shock oil weight by cSt, and matching left and right. Read more...