Show Notes
Ready-to-Run (RTR) R/C models are great when you want to get rolling as fast as possible. Still, there's something to be said for spending time building a model from scratch. After years of RTR dominance, it appears that radio-controlled model kits are making a comeback. In this episode of The RC Newb Podcast, I share a few reasons why building a kit is a great way to get connected to your hobby.
Show notes:
Kits are making a comeback. If you're looking to get hands-on with your next R/C model, here are just a few that can get you started:
Competition R/C Kits
Kyosho
Team Associated
Tekno RC
XRay
Go-fast R/C Kits
HPI
Kyosho
Tekno RC
Tamiya
Traxxas
R/C Crawler Kits
Axial
Carisma Scale Adventure
HPI
Redcat Racing
Tamiya
Traxxas
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