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RC Motor boats for model construction beginners and professionals
RC motor boats are a great hobby for children, young people and adults. If you want to assemble your own model, you need a little skill and a bit of patience. At the same time, there is hardly anything more satisfying than holding the finished, self-made model in your hands. Now the real fun begins, because driving the miniature ships on calm waters is a real experience for young and old. If you want to do without the craft, simply access a completely assembled RTR model. In THE Conrad Online Shop you can buy the right boat for your taste. Shipping is quick and easy.
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What was RC motorboats?
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What are the different remote controlled boats?
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What was to be observed when purchasing an RC model boat?
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Legal requirements for RC model boats
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Conclusion: This way you will find a remote-controlled motor boat according to your taste
What was RC motorboats?
RC models are small, functional models that can be controlled with a remote control. RC stands for Radio Controlled or Remote Controlled and refers to the radio control of the models. There are RC motor cars, aircraft, helicopters, ships and boats. RC motor boats are mostly real boats modeled to scale. In THE Conrad Online Shop you will find different model designs, for example motor yachts, fire-fighting boats, speedboats or sailing boats. The product range is huge, so you can find a motorboat to suit your taste.
Tekkie knowledge: The history of model boats
The history of model boats dates back several thousand years. The oldest traditional clay model is even 4000 years old. For a long time, ship models were mainly used for research into materials, water conditions and driving behavior. The model sport was introduced into the commercial hobby area only in the course of the 20th century. Century. In the meantime the model construction has become a popular hobby of young and old.
What are the different remote controlled boats?
In the case of remote-controlled ships, a distinction is made between different model designs. Some models are already assembled and can be used immediately. For other ship models, one component or another must be added. Depending on how skilled you are, you can order a kit and put on your own hand or select a finished RC boat.
Assembly Kit
With a kit, you receive your RC motor boat in individual parts. You must assemble the complete model in your own place. Such kits are well suited for all those who have already gained experience in the field of model construction. Beginners usually need a long time to assemble such a model properly.
ARR (Almost Ready to Run)
ARR models are "almost ready to drive". Here, only small, uncomplicated construction steps have to be completed. This may require you to install the remote control or the motor. You do not usually need a well-equipped workshop for this purpose. ARR motor boats are the perfect introduction for all those who want to make model construction their new hobby.
RTR (Ready to Run)
The abbreviation RTR stands for "Ready to run". Here, only the battery needs to be charged and the model is ready for driving. Beginners of model construction or those who have no patience for small-scale craft work will benefit from the pre-assembled RTR motor boats.
Our practical tip:
Do you want to do your own work and buy a kit or an ARR motor boat? Depending on how small the ordered product is disassembled, you may need special model making tools. You can obtain this in THE Conrad Online Shop. When assembling the model, place an underlay under the model parts at any time, otherwise the table or workbench may become dirty quickly. Paint or adhesive residues are usually relatively difficult to remove from the furniture.
What was to be observed when purchasing an RC model boat?
The most important thing to buy RC motor boats
- RC motor boats are small, motorized and remote controlled model boats that can be driven on calm waters.
- There are different models, for example kits, RTR or ARR models. Kits and ARR models still need to be assembled. Here, some craftsmanship is needed. RTR models, on the other hand, are "ready to run". All you have to do here is charge the battery and start driving fun.
- Would you like to buy an RC ship model? Then Conrad is the right place for you, because here you will find a large portfolio of different model types, from the yacht to the speedboat to the remote controlled surfer. Consider battery life, boat size, maximum speeds, and range when purchasing.
If you want to buy an RC boat, you decide first whether you want to order an RTR model boat or prefer a kit. In addition, there are a number of other criteria to consider, such as the boat type, range, battery life, and maximum speed of the model. Since THE Conrad model boat range is very large, you will surely find the right model according to your taste.
Boot type
In THE Conrad Online Shop you will find different types of boats, for example speedboats with special speed engines, model ships or yachts. Speedboats or speedboats can reach high speeds and like model enthusiasts who love fast-paced vehicles. Speedboats are suitable for calm waters and are gladly used to race against each other. Freighters, fire-fighting boats or frigates are much larger than speedboats and yachts and usually drive a whole bit slower. For this purpose, these model boats are often equipped with great gadgets, for example with functional fire extinguishers or sound effects.
Range
The range of remote controlled boats is limited. If you want to drive your new RC motor boat on large waters, make sure that the model is not outside the range of the remote control device. Read the maximum range in the operating instructions and stay a little below it when you exit. As soon as the model boat is outside the radio range, actually only swimming helps to bring the RC motor boat back to land.
Speed
Speedboats can reach more than 20 km/h. Other model types are much slower. Pay attention to the maximum speed your RC motor boat can reach. Beginners should rather use a slower model, because navigation is easier here.
Battery life and charging time
The battery life of RC motor boats is usually only a few minutes. If you want to enjoy longer driving pleasure, you should buy several spare batteries, because the charging time of the batteries is relatively long. Some accumulators require several hours before they are fully charged again. Make sure that you let your boat return to land before the battery runs out.
Size (mm)
Model boats are usually modeled on real ships to scale. For example, Conrad Online Shop has a Graupner Titanic model that represents the original ship in a scale of 1:150. In our shop you will find small RC motor boat models with a length of 20 centimeters as well as large models, some of which are more than 1.5 meters long.
Legal requirements for RC model boats
RC model boats may not be driven everywhere. For example, in the case of private lakes, you should first obtain permission from the owner. In nature reserves, driving RC motor boats is not normally permitted. If there are explicit signs on a lake that prohibit motor boating, you should pay attention to this. If you are caught driving, you may face fines.
There is no minimum age for driving model motorboats. Even small children aged four or five can be introduced to the driving of model boats. Special beginner motor boats for children are suitable for this. We recommend that large speedboats and RC motor boats be driven by children for experts and professionals only under the supervision of your parents or another adult person.
Conclusion: This way you will find a remote-controlled motor boat according to your taste
The bandwidth of the different motor boats is large. If you want to get an RC motor boat, you usually already have a concrete idea about the model type. One wants a chic yacht, the next perhaps more a fire-fighting boat with water-jet device. Simply browse through the extensive range of Conrad and add the suitable model to your shopping cart. Make sure that it is a kit, an ARR or RTR boat. Only RTR ship models are already "ready to run" and can thus be driven without further handles. With all other boats, some craftsmanship is required when assembling. When purchasing your motor boat, also consider the range, maximum speed, battery life and the size of the boat. You will find all details in the detailed product descriptions of Conrad.