How to Choose a RC Car - The Ultimate Guide
What is RC Car?
Radio-controlled cars (or RC cars for short) are miniature model cars, vans, buses, trucks or buggies that can be controlled from a distance using a specialized transmitter or remote. The term “RC” has been used to mean both “remote controlled” and “radio controlled”. “Remote controlled” includes vehicles that are controlled by radio waves, infrared waves or a physical wire connection.
How to choose a RC car?
Structure
RC cars with a stable structure are able to withstand vibrations and impacts. Our favourites have large rubber track tyres and oversized wheels to provide extra pull and grip even when climbing hills. Ideally, the RC car should have an alloy body that can withstand impacts better than cheaper plastic models.
Structure
RC cars with a stable structure are able to withstand vibrations and impacts. Our favourites have large rubber track tyres and oversized wheels to provide extra pull and grip even when climbing hills. Ideally, the RC car should have an alloy body that can withstand impacts better than cheaper plastic models.
Range
The best RC cars have a range of 50 feet or more. Obviously, if the range is not wide enough, the RC car’s operating space will be very limited and the user will have to follow the RC Vehicles around.
Battery Life
Our favourite ratio of charge time to play time for RC cars is 2 hours to 30 minutes. The higher the ratio, i.e. the shorter the charging time and the longer the play time, the less often you have to change, buy and recharge the batteries, which will help to improve the gaming experience.
Terrain
Different models are designed for specific terrains, such as smooth surfaces, rugged outdoor terrain or water. If your child will be playing primarily indoors, choose a model that has good manoeuvrability on smooth surfaces. If the child wants to explore outdoors or off-road, choose a model with sturdy tyres, suspension and traction. Choosing a vehicle that matches the intended play environment ensures optimal performance and fun.
Function
Choose RC cars with 6 channels and above. Ordinary RC cars usually only have 4 RC channels and can only perform basic operations such as forward, backward, left and right. RC cars with 6 channels and above, on the other hand, have much stronger operation and can perform stunts such as 360° rotation, climbing, shooting, etc., which undoubtedly adds infinite fun to the play.
Motors
Remote control cars usually come with either brushed or brushless motors. Brushed motors are less powerful but more reliable and are considered more suitable for beginners and younger children. While brushless motors are powerful, efficient and have high acceleration.
What are the most popular RC cars on the market?
HuiNa 1593 RC Excavator
HuiNa 1593 is a 1/14 scale RC excavator made of ABS plastic and metal. It is worth mentioning that it has a product size of 685*186*466.4mm, which is rare among RC excavator. I’ve had the pleasure of using this excavator and I found it to be very flexible to manoeuvre, even on complex terrains.
My favourite feature is its shovel, which can scoop up sand or other materials like a real shovel. I’ve used it to clean up leaves in my backyard with great results. I’ve also used it to build a small sand pile and the kids had a blast playing with it.
Overall, the HuiNa 1593 is an excellent RC excavator for enthusiasts of all ages. Not only does it have a realistic look and flexible controls, but it is also packed with features. I highly recommend this product if you are looking for a high quality RC excavator.
8WD Stunt RC Car
This 8WD Stunt RC car not only has the strange shape of 8 wheels, but also has rich functions. It can rotate 360° for all-round drifting, and when it encounters an obstacle, it can also climb over it by controlling the rotation of the rotating arm. This toy car has two control methods: remote control and gravity sensing watch. Move or twist your hand to control the car through the watch. 2.4 GHz ensures long pairing distance and no interference.
In addition, the product has music, a cold spray unit and specially added shocking lights that spray car exhaust fumes just like the real car. With these features, children can experience more realistic driving manoeuvres.
This quirky, multi-functional RC stunt car is the perfect gift for kids. It not only lets kids have fun, but also exercises their hands and brains.
Double E Monster Truck
The DOUBLE E monster truck is a great off-road vehicle for kids to play with. It is equipped with four excellent non-slip rubber tyres, each with its own suspension linkage and springs for an extremely smooth ride even on sand or mud. The twin motors give it a lot of power and climbing ability with a maximum wireless range of 80 metres. So the kids can play on the beach to their heart’s content and simulate a real off-road scenario.
Large tyres and a high frame help keep the truck away from puddles and other bodies of water, but the internal components are not waterproof, so be careful when using it in the rain. Additionally, the RC truck is designed to require manual unscrewing of the chassis in order to remove the battery for charging, which is a rather tedious operation.
Wall Climbing RC Car
Newton would have exclaimed “Amazing!” when he saw this car. This innovative wall climbing RC toy car is aerodynamically designed to climb smoothly on all smooth surfaces such as floors, walls, mirrors, windows and even ceilings. The remote control has 3 channels “A/B/C”, which can support 3 cars at the same time without interfering with each other. For any kid who loves remote control toys, a wall-climbing car with 360° rotating stunts, forward and backward, left and right turns is irresistible. Beautifully packaged with a Christmas element paint job, this toy car makes a dream gift for kids at Christmas.
JJRC Q137 Amphibious RC Car
The JJRC Q137 Amphibious remote control car is a sturdy and durable toy car that can cope with a variety of terrains, including asphalt, grass, small rocks, dirt, and can make a 360° turnaround anywhere. Its 1:12 scale and 8 wheels make it dominant, while the 2.4G remote control ensures a responsive connection.
But I think the best thing about this vehicle is the amphibious capability. I put it in the bathtub and it surprisingly floated on top of the water! The wheels started spinning and within seconds it gained “traction” and started driving through the water while splashing water around the tyres. It’s a very fun experience, and driving straight into a pond would have been even more exciting.
If you are looking for a sporty gift that is both exciting and versatile, the JJRC Q137 is an excellent choice!
Safety Tips For Children's RC cars
- There are a few things to keep in mind:
- 1. Double check to make sure the car is age appropriate.
- 2. Make sure the battery and motor are not exposed.
- 3. RC cars should not have small removable parts, which could pose a choking hazard to young children.
- 4. Always read the safety instructions and owner's manual provided by the manufacturer carefully.
- 5. If your child is playing with the car outdoors, make sure the area they are in is clear of traffic or pedestrians.
- 6. Avoid playing near pets, as moving RC vehicle may irritate them.
Top 10 RC Car Manufacturers in China
Rastar
Rastar is one of the few toy manufacturers listed in China with strong financial strength and R&D team. Founded in 2000, it mainly produces 1:12, 1:14, 1:18 and 1:24 scale RC cars. in 2004, Rastar was licensed by BMW, and in 2011, Rastar was awarded the exclusive BMW licence for RC toys, making it one of the earliest toy factories in China to be licensed by a brand. After more than 20 years of development, Rastar’s co-operation with brands has been broadening and has now entered into co-operation with high-end brand models such as Lamborghini, Porsche, Ferrari and Land Rover. If your market focuses on brand awareness, then Rastar, with its many car company licences, is a good choice.
HuiNa
HuiNa is a specialist RC toy manufacturing company specialising in the development and production of RC construction toys. They have overseas warehouses in Australia, USA, Canada and Poland to ensure seamless and fast delivery worldwide. Huina’s RC truck models are made of metal casing, with solid structure and high drop resistance. The products are feature-rich and support up to 22 RC channels to provide a more realistic experience. Prices range from $10-$5000, with $30-$300 RC vehicles being the most popular and competitive products.
Double E
Established in 1988, Double E is one of the oldest toy manufacturers in Shantou. The company focuses on the development and research of new products and has a development team of over 50 people and its own mould manufacturing workshop. The company has a total building area of 50,000 square metres.
Compared with Raster and Double Eagle, Double Eagle has more product lines to cope with the increasingly tough market competition. The products mainly include RC car toys, RC Vehicle models (BMW, Ford, Land-Rover, VOLVO and other brand-licensed car models), RC stunt toys, RC music toys, RC plane and so on.
HuangBo
HuangBo toy factory is a professional manufacturer of radio control stunt car, remote control off-road car and 4WD RC drift car. They know that it is difficult to develop foreign market by their own strength without brand effect. Therefore, they insist on the development concept of “Service First, Quality First” and undertake various ODM and OEM orders. Under the strict implementation of ISO9001 quality system, they provide the market with cost-effective and high-quality RC toys. After 20 years of development, HuangBo factory has solved the employment problem of more than 200 people and continues to contribute to the community.
JiaMean
JM is a toy manufacturer founded only 5 years ago, they stand out in the RC car toy field with their bold and innovative ideas. They have creatively removed the 2-channel RC car’s backward function and replaced it with a circle to the right. This gives the remote car, which can only go forward and backward, the ability to turn around and make a U-turn. JiaMean’s products are targeted at young children between the ages of 3-5 years old, so all of their products are made of ABS plastic and have passed the PAHs test to ensure that they are drop-resistant and safe. I look forward to seeing more unique RC products from this factory in the future.
XiangBao
XiangBao is a manufacturer specialising in the production of RC stunt cars. They are very good at combining many different functions into one RC car, so their products come with a wide range of functions, including 360° roll, spray, transform and launch, etc. In addition, XiangBao has a very high quality of RC products. In addition, XiangBao has a strong market acumen and is able to catch new trends in the market in time and apply novelties in the market to their products. This helps them to rapidly iterate their products and always stay at the forefront of the market.
WL
“WL Toys, from 3 years old to 99 years old” comes from a very true description of WL Toys. WL Toys’ RC toys run the gamut from toys for 3 year old to hobbies for 18+ year old. Despite this long product line, their main products are brushless remote control cars and drones. They are one of the few factories in Shantou that produces brushless RC products and manufacture all the spare parts in-house, producing RC Vehicles that can reach speeds of up to 75km/h. They have become a supplier to Traxxas and Horizon Hobby due to their expertise in production, stringent quality control and stable supply chain.
HENDEE
HENDEE is a toy manufacturer with more than 20 years of history and over 60,000 square metres of factory space. The products cover a wide range of drones, RC robots, RC cars, etc. More than 90% of them are self-developed and patented. Hendi cooperates with many brand owners and superstores in the world, such as Walmart, Hasbro and Disney. They have the most complete factory inspection reports and the most standardised production process, such as BSCI, ICTI, etc.. Under strict quality control standards, the defective rate is far below 1.3%.
Heng Long
Heng Long is a professional manufacturer of RC tank models with a wide range of product lines and exquisite craftsmanship. Their RC tank models include German Tiger tanks, Chinese Type 99 tanks, Russian T-72 tanks and many other classic models, with scales ranging from 1:16 to 1:30 etc. Before Heng Long develops a new model, it will go to museums to study the tanks, and even turn on the tank’s engine to record the tank’s sound, and emulate the sound of the tanks on the RC model. This makes their RC tank models more realistic and exquisite, and can satisfy the various needs of modelling enthusiasts. After more than 20 years of development, Heng Long RC tank models have become globally renowned and are loved by model enthusiasts all over the world. If you run a model shop, Heng Long RC tanks are a must-see choice.
MeiZhi
MeiZhi is a radio control car manufacturer with a rich product line and strong productivity. Their production site is about 15,000 square metres, with 4 independent production lines, 15 press-moulding machines and 103 production workers, and they can produce an average of about 1,300 RC cars per day. MeiZhi factory’s RC products are divided into 5 series, including RC climbers, RC stunt cars, RC engineering cars, RC racing cars and RC models, among which the RC climbers are their main products. Up to now, their products have been sold to 62 countries, including Russia, France, the United States and Saudi Arabia, and enjoy a good reputation in the global market.
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FAQs
The scale of the RC model to the original model is 1:10, i.e. the size of the RC model is one tenth of the original model. As an example, if the real size of the original model is 3 metres, then the size of the RC model is 30 centimetres. Common scales are as follows: 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:8, 1:10, 1:12, 1:18 and 1:24.
Brands such as Traxxas, Tomy, Horizon Hobby and Jada are popular with consumers due to their long history and decent quality. In recent years, emerging Chinese brands such as WLToys, Huina and Rastar are also coming into the limelight and are slowly being accepted.
RC cars are suitable for all ages, but generally speaking, the use of RC cars starts from around 3 years old. Simple and safe toys are suitable for this age group, while more complex and powerful cars are suitable for older ages.
Always refer to the manufacturer's recommendations when purchasing any toy, especially for young children. Toy cars containing small parts can pose a choking hazard so never give them to children under the age of 3.
RC toy channels are the number of buttons or knobs on the remote control that control the movement of the vehicle. The more RC channels you have, the more parameters of the vehicle's movement you can control. 4-channel remote controls can only control the vehicle's movement forward, backward, left and right. 5-channel remote controls can also control the vehicle's lights or other functions in addition to the above.
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