| Learn more about Radio Controlled Tanks and see | | | | and these models can be extremely large, and |
| if they are right for you at this time. Please read | | | | include real working guns. |
| our unbiased review of Radio Controlled Tanks | | | | Radio controlled tanks have some complex |
| and make your final decision. If you want a fun | | | | controls, in order to perform all the functions of a |
| and exciting hobby, then one of the best is radio | | | | real tank. To operate your tank takes a lot of |
| controlled tanks. This is one of the most popular | | | | practice. Before you decide to go out and battle |
| types of radio controlled vehicles, for a number of | | | | with your friends, you should take some time and |
| different reasons. One of them is that they are | | | | learn your controls, and the functions and |
| very realistic, and can be purchased for very | | | | limitations of your model. Run is over a variety of |
| reasonable prices. The there are also many | | | | different surfaces, and learn how it maneuvers |
| different scales to choose from, with the most | | | | over each kind of terrain. |
| common being 1/16 to 1/24 scale. Some people | | | | You can buy a radio controlled tank from many |
| even like huge models, and 1/8, and 1/6 scales | | | | places, and the best selection is from online |
| are not uncommon larger sizes. | | | | websites. You can also find a limited assortment |
| Why are radio controlled tanks a good idea? | | | | at your local hobby shops, and you might want to |
| Because for one thing, they are designed to be | | | | start here. Choose one that suits your skill level, |
| rough and tough and take on just about any kind | | | | and start with a good all around tank, one that |
| of terrain imaginable. There are even some | | | | isn't too expensive. |
| amphibious models that can float on water. They | | | | This way you can practice with it, and get to |
| are also quite versatile, and can perform a variety | | | | know how they run, and if something happens, |
| of different functions. | | | | you haven't spent hundreds of dollars. Yes, they |
| They have rotating turrets that can move up and | | | | can cost hundreds of dollars, depending on the |
| down, and some models have special features. | | | | power plant, how many functions they can |
| There are models that can produce real smoke, | | | | perform, and what they are made from. |
| have gun and engine sounds and some can even | | | | It is also a good idea to shop around when it |
| fire real BB's. There are electric models, and | | | | comes to radio controlled tanks, and do some |
| others that have real gas engines. | | | | price comparison shopping. Make sure that you |
| You can purchase radio controlled tanks that are | | | | check with each website for extra costs, like |
| ready to run, as well as models that you have to | | | | shipping, taxes, and other fees. Some |
| build and put together yourself. They have both | | | | manufactures won't sell them with gas tanks |
| plastic and metal parts, and the tracks are usually | | | | attached, so you may have to do at least some |
| made from steel. It really depends on your skill | | | | assembly when they arrive. They are a great and |
| level, and how much time and effort you want to | | | | exciting hobby, and some feel much more |
| put into them. Some people have even been | | | | interesting that any other radio controlled vehicle. |
| know to build their own custom designed tanks, | | | | |