| If you are a remote control car fan then you | | | | to avoid complications in future and avoid |
| should experiment with the assembling of a RC | | | | wastage of time. From time to time, check with |
| car of your own. Remote or radio controlled cars | | | | the manual to see if you are proceeding on the |
| are great fun for on –road car racing or even | | | | right track. |
| off –road car games. However, this takes | | | | 2) Have a pencil and pad handy: Besides jotting |
| much effort on your part to assemble an amazing | | | | down notes, you may need to note down the |
| car that you can proudly display. | | | | screw settings and their positions. It is advisable |
| Assembling your own car can be quite a complex | | | | to note down the positions of the front and rear |
| task, but in case of maintenance and repairs, you | | | | portions and the sides. |
| have an advantage because you know the vehicle | | | | 3) Organize your building space: Have a clean and |
| in and out. Building your own car will also help to | | | | dry towel to keep the car parts from rolling away |
| bring out your creativity and to reduce your | | | | and it will also help to absorb any fluid spills. Ensure |
| expenses, you can select what parts will be used | | | | that you cover up the car when you leave it for |
| and personalize the RC car to suit your | | | | the day. Also, have your work area where you |
| specifications. By shopping and researching for the | | | | will not be disturbed. You also need ample lighting |
| components, you can select the best products at | | | | to be comfortable while working at the job. |
| the cheapest rate. However, fuel and battery | | | | 4) Use of containers: It is a good idea to store all |
| costs remain much the same whether you | | | | the small parts in hardware trays. You can use |
| assemble a new car or use a car kit. | | | | empty containers, tins or boxes to keep all the |
| Building your very own RC car will take a lot of | | | | smaller parts separated and sorted out. |
| effort and it will also take a long time. It all | | | | 5) Have a good set of Tools: If you are a serious |
| depends on your experience, the car components | | | | car builder, you have to procure a set of basic |
| and the make. You must make sure to read the | | | | tools such as Phillips head screwdrivers, jewelers' |
| instruction manuals thoroughly before you begin to | | | | screwdrivers and a 1 ¼th inch flat blade |
| assemble the parts. Although you may not be | | | | screwdriver. One set of slip –joint and needle |
| able to complete the project fast, it is advisable | | | | nose pliers can be procured. If you have a nitro |
| to take breaks occasionally because it breaks the | | | | model car, you may also require control lock pliers |
| monotony and allows you to concentrate better | | | | to grasp flywheels. For lines and parts that need |
| on the job at hand. . | | | | to be close cut, you need a flush cutter. |
| Here are some tips to consider while creating a | | | | Beginners of this hobby must have patience as |
| new RC car model. | | | | remote controlled cars are a new challenge for |
| 1) The Instruction manual: The first step is to | | | | them. However, there is a great thrill in building |
| read the instruction manual completely before | | | | your own radio control car from scratch, and it |
| starting on the project. Understand the guidelines | | | | can be a fun activity. |