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Useful information about off-road RC electric model cars
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What was RC electric off-road model car?
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Which off-road RC electric model cars are available?
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What do you need to pay attention to when purchasing an off-road RC electric model car?
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Brushless electric motors in off-road compatible RC electric model cars
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FAQs: The most common questions about off-road RC electric model cars
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Conclusion: You will find the right RC electric model car for off-road driving fun
What was RC electric off-road model car?
The abbreviation RC stands for the English term Radio Control and means radio remote control. RC electric model cars are therefore often miniaturized model cars with electric drive to scale, which are equipped with a radio-based remote control.Some models are also suitable for use far away from asphalted slopes: These off-road RC electric model cars are characterized by a robust construction, effective suspension, large profiled tires and partly also all-wheel drive.
Which off-road RC electric model cars are available?
Ready to Run (RTR)
RTR-models are completely assembled model cars, which are ready for operation and are delivered with all necessary accessories. The remote control including transmitter, receiver and servo as well as partly also battery and charger are included in the delivery, so that there is nothing in the way of a spontaneous test drive.
Most Ready to Run (ARR)
ARR models are already partially pre-assembled, but are delivered in contrast to RTR models without remote control, servo, motor, battery and charger.
Assembly Kit
Kit models consist of numerous individual parts, which have to be mounted first. The basic prerequisite for this is technical expertise and sensitivity. Necessary accessories are partly supplied. In most cases, however, radio remote control, servo, motor and battery as well as charger must be purchased separately.
What do you need to pay attention to when purchasing an off-road RC electric model car?
Technical specifications
- Maximum speed in kilometers per hour (km/h)
- Drive: Rear drive, front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive
- Electric motor: Brushed, brushless
Model properties
- Scale: 1:32 to 1:5
- Model version: RTR, ARR, kit, 100% RTR
- Type: Buggy, crawler, monster truck and truggy
Off-road capability
- Robust chassis
- Efficient suspension
- Profiled tires
- Powerful engine
Our practical tip: Off-road RC electric model cars with all-wheel drive
Like their large relatives, many of the off-road RC model cars are equipped with four-wheel drive. This type of drive is also referred to as All Wheel Drive (AWD), Four by Four (4x4) or Four Wheel Drive (4WD) in English-speaking countries. In particular, vehicles designed for use on rough terrain are supplied as standard with four-wheel drive. Even off-road RC electric model cars benefit from the improved traction of the four-wheel drive and can often overcome obstacles in the terrain faster than model cars with front or rear drive.
Brushless electric motors in off-road compatible RC electric model cars
Conventional electric motors (her brushed electric motor) establish an electrical connection between the stationary stator and the moving rotor via sliding contacts – so-called brushes. Due to the mechanical abrasion and the so-called brush fire, these are wearing parts. Therefore, brushless electric motors (electric motors) are increasingly used in RC electric model cars. Apart from the extended service life, these are characterized by a higher performance and enable fast driving pleasure in difficult terrain with top speeds of up to 100 km per hour.
FAQs: The most common questions about off-road RC electric model cars
What speeds can be achieved by off-road RC electric model cars?
With conventional electric motors (brushed), maximum speeds of up to 50 km/h can be achieved. In difficult terrain, however, the pace often has to be reduced. This also applies, of course, to the more powerful brushless electric motors, which can accelerate particularly fast electric cars under ideal conditions to up to 100 km/h.
Are RC electric model cars suitable for off-road use children's toys?
For smaller children, most models in this product category are unsuitable due to their technical complexity. Prices also show that most RC electric model cars are more of an adult toy. Nevertheless, according to the manufacturer, many models are suitable for older children and adolescents from 14 years of age.
What was the cost of an off-road RC electric model car?
In general, high-quality models often cost several hundred euros, while special sets for beginners are also much cheaper. These are usually RTR models. Ambitious hobbyists, on the other hand, prefer high-quality ARR models and true-to-scale kits, which in individual cases can cost over a thousand euros.
Conclusion: You will find the right RC electric model car for off-road driving fun
Unpack and exit? No problem! The completely pre-assembled RTR-models are immediately ready to run (Ready to Run) and are delivered with remote control, partly also with battery and charger. This makes them particularly suitable for beginners who want to get started directly.
However, if you already own several model cars and the associated equipment (e.g. radio remote control), you can fall back on ARR models (Almost Ready to Run), which are offered without accessories.
Experienced hobbyists often prefer scale-up kits that can be individually adjusted. Here, however, patience is required: As assembly requires some experience and craftsmanship, it can take several weeks before the first test drive.