Tamiya Pinions (For Radio Controlled Models)

    For those new to Radio Controlled Model Racing, choosing the right Gear Ratio can be confusing and frustrating to say the least.

    To help you get it right, check out my article page "Gearing to Win" and see how easy it really can be to get you up onto that winning rostrum.

Hints, Tips and Information
For RC Enthusiasts

Gearing to Win

   After choosing the right motor (check out my other articles) the next thing to do is set the gearing to suit the track.

   This article is designed to give you the basic steps you need to take to find the setting that suits your driving style, and give you that extra 5% that can make the difference between winning and coming second.

Look after your Gears

   In this article, I explain what the gear sizes commonly used in RC are, why we use so many different sizes and what and why each form and scale of RC use a particular size.

   Poor gear setting is the main reason for metal pinion gears chewing up plastic spur gears or ripping off the tops of the spur gear teeth. One simple tip described in this article eliminates this problem - guaranteed.

Electric Motors for RC Models

   When I first started in RC, one of the most confusing things I had to learn was about Electric Motor Winds and Turns, and Advance and Retard, and the difference they make to the performance of the motor.

   Weather its more Torque you need from your Motor, or simply Revs Per Minute, this article explains what you should be looking for and how you can adjust your Motor for what you need.

Choosing the Correct Nitro Engine for your form of RC.

   When it comes to choosing a Nitro Engine for a used RC model you found on eBay or at a local garage sale, you may need some guidance, not only on the engine, but the type of tail pipe and carburettor it may need.

   In this article I give some basic detail on what you need to look for, depending on the form of your model (Car, Truck, Airplane, Boat etc), explaining the different requirements each form has to have.

How to avoid Radio Interference

   Radio Interference is common across all forms of RC. In this article I have listed a number of hints and tips, gained over my many years of experience in RC, explaining how by making a few simple changes to the positioning of your receiver, or using some electronic components, you can easily avoid and protect your model from Interference..

More Hints and Tips

   For more Radio Controlled Model Hints, Tips and Information, check out the list on the RCScrapyard Homepage. ▶ ▶