What is an ESC and why does my RC car or truck need one? This article introduces the basics of the Electronic Speed Controller covering some of the common questions we get from customers. For the purposes of this article, we will be concentrating on electronic speed controllers in the context of RC cars, but some of the concepts also apply to drones. What are they and what do they do? The Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) can be thought of as brain of our vehicles, a complex processing unit that allows them to move at the pull of a trigger. Typically they control the speed and direction ..read more

Buy an FTX DR8 6S brushless buggy today! What happens when you want to go fast, but don’t want to stump up the cash for an X-Maxx, Maxx or even a Senton? Thankfully mid-tier manufacturers are here to save your wallet with bargains like BSD’s Marauder. We take a look at a fresh buggy from veterans FTX, a 6S-ready brushless buggy, the DR8. At a glance Ready to run ‘scale’ brushless desert racer buggy 2.4Ghz GT2 Evo Radio transmitter/receiver 2000kv 4-pole brushless motor and 150Amp ESC 15kg metal geared steering servo Big bore aluminium oil filled dampers, anti-roll bars Aluminiu ..read more

It is against the law to fly a model aircraft in the UK without passing the test or registering with the CAA. Whilst this has been the law since 30 November 2019, if you received a drone as a gift or bought one secondhand you might not know of the legal requirements for drone flying. These apply to everyone, not just those flying their drones commercially. Lets take a quick look at who it applies to and how the registration works. Note : This article is not intended as an exhaustive guide to drone law in the UK and users are responsible for their own actions in both registering and flying ..read more

Order your own Traxxas TRX-6 6×6 Mercedes G63 today! Traxxas’ TRX-4 Land Rover Defender was our car of the year in 2017. Since then the american RC giants have released variations on the chassis with the Bronco/Blazer bodied releases, the cut-back Sport pickup and more recently the Traxx caterpillar modification. Perhaps in response to Axial’s UMG10, they are back with this latest revision, an elongated six-wheel-drive chassis: the TRX-6, Mercedes Benz G63 Edition! The TRX-6 at a glance Ready-to-run scale RC Crawler Unique 6×6 drivetrain with remotely locking differentials Incredib ..read more

Buy an awesome 1:14th scale Rastar RC car today! Rastar cars bring all the benefits of die-cast detail to inexpensive radio controlled toys. These intricately designed, scale models were so popular over the Christmas period, their inexpensive pricing making them ideal presents. Our latest batch of cars are themed around GT racing cars, perfect for racing fans. Rastar 1/14th scale cars at a glance Highly detailed remote control cars Fully licensed models with genuine manufacturer branding 1/14th scale (around 30cm long) Detailed interiors, exteriors, wheels, some featuring opening d ..read more

Order the big ready-to-run, 1/8th scale Arrma Typhon today! What is in a ‘scale’? To most people a classic RC car is around 44cm long, 1/10th of the scale of its full-size real-life counterpart. In recent years, Losi, Traxxas and HPI Racing have shown us that there is more to the hobby, stating that bigger is better. Recently Arrma have joined the fold with a refreshed range of ‘ Typhon’ buggies. At over half a meter long these monster sized remote control cars are marketted as 1/8th scale, but only cost a touch over £200! We had to unbox one and see what all the fuss was about. The bugg ..read more

Order your own Traxxas Maxx today! Traxxas’ Maxx is a scaled down version of their halo model, the X-Maxx. This remote control monster truck promises top speeds in excess of 60mph, 4S battery compatibility and the usual Traxxas mix of power, performance and resilience. Announced late 2019, this monster truck arrived with us just before Christmas, allowing us to spend the holidays bashing it to the Maxx! Join us as we unbox, setup and test the most anticipated release of the year! Maxx at a glance 1/10th scale ready-to-run extreme monster truck 60mph+ capable with 4S battery and ..read more

In response to a global-shift in drone licensing DJI have released the Mavic Mini. Weighing just 249g the drone does not need to be registered or to be flown by a trained pilot in many territories worldwide. Where does the new drone fit into the Mavic range? Is 2.7k footage enough these days? What can/should you reasonably expect for £370? We unbox the new Mavic Mini to find out. Mavic Mini at a glance Genuinely pocket-sized folding quadcopter Featherweight 249g, no requirement to register it in the UK 30 minute flight time with user swapable batteries 3-Axis gimbal with a camera cap ..read more

RC buggies are often the first RC model anyone is exposed to, whether it be the Tamiya Sand Scorchers of the late 70s, Losi’s XX’s of the mid 90s or more recently HPI’s Baja 5B. The sector is enjoying a resurgence of late, with Tamiya reproducing some of the classic originals for grown ups who wish to relive the past or introduce their own children into the world of RC. We decided to put together our personal top 10 list of buggies tested over the last 5 years. Our top 10 at a glance TLDR? Jump to the Buggy of your choice! FTX Colt 1/18 4WD Buggy BSD Racing Prime Baja V3 BSD Racing F ..read more

Buy an awesome 1:14th scale Rastar RC car today! Rastar’s RC range seems to bridge that gap between ‘inexpensive first RC model’ and ‘detailed die-cast collectors car‘. In a world of thin lexan bodied car approximations they are a recognisable, highly detailed breath of fresh air. Over the past few months they have been selling like hot cakes, so we took three models, a Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari F40 and a Mercedes G55 out for a test of our own. Rastar cars at a glance Highly detailed remote control cars 1/14th scale (around 30cm long) Detailed interiors, exteriors, wheels and ..read more