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Useful Radio Control Hobby Related Websites

Here you will find useful websites that we have collected over time. If you have any suggestions of other RC related websites or if you would like us to link to your site, please contact us and we will be happy to oblige.

RC Related Resource/Informational Sites

• www.rc-area.co.uk - UK based RC blog.

• www.MyRCBox.com - Visit us as often as you can to know more about my trucks and this hobby. There is new stuff everyday !!!

• www.rc-truckncar-tuning.com - Advice and tips for people learning the exciting hobby of RC cars and trucks. Let RC Truck n Car Tuning help you make your Racing experience more enjoyable.

• www.clodzone.com - The latest RC truck news plus provides a forum.

• www.rcvideoshare.com - RCVideoShare.com - The largest RC videos sharing website on the web! RC videos

• www.neobuggy.net - Headline News - Racing Experience Send Wishbones for Neo - News

• www.scalemodel.net - International List of Scale Model Related Web Sites

• www.rc-news.de - German RC News Website

• www.brca.org - British Radio Car Association

• R/C Web Directory

• RC Airplane World - your complete Guide to getting started in radio control flying.

• www.flyingsites.co.uk - Latest News - What's New on Flying Sites

• www.thirtythousandfeet.com - Aviation Directory

• Rcplanetalk.com Your ultimate learning guide to the best RC Planes, RC Jets, and RC Helicopters.
• www.rchelicopterfun.com The Most Fun And Rewarding Of All RC Hobbies
• RCgearing.com
• www.rcrio.net
• www.oople.com
• www.garmin-air-race.freeola.com
• www.astecmodels.co.uk
• Models resources - directory of Models related websites.
• Comparison Shopping Guide - Brief guide to UK comparison shopping sites @ ShopTour.co.uk
• RC Model Shops
• Toy Directory - Your number one resource for the Toy and Games industry http://www.toylistings.org/

RC Manufacturers & Suppliers

• AB/RC Design - Accessories for K&B outboard motors.
• Advanced Micro Turbines Netherlands - Gas turbine motors and associated equipment.
• Aero Design - Persuasion pattern planes and 35% scale Staudacher.
• Aeromodelli - Model distributor in Brazil (site in Portugese) featuring Futaba, Super Tigre, Thunder Tiger, YS, BMT and others.
• Aeromodelismo Total - Aircraft models and CNC foam cuting. Site presented in Spanish.
• AeroPerfect - Precise control throw/incidence meter.
• Airborne Media - Aviation-related advertising. Wide variety of services; print and Internet advertising, photography, illustration and multimedia.
• Airborne Video Systems - Airborne video systems.
• AirFoil Aviation - Large-scale powered parachute aircraft.
• Airtronics - Radios and radio accessories.
• AK's Models - Laser cut kits: SU-27, MIG-29, G2 SimpleFlier, 3D Freedom, SU-26, more.
• Alien Aircraft Plans And Parts - Offering CAD-drawn plans and parts. Plans plotted on a 36-inch continuous feed plotter.
• AMAX Toys And Models - Toy & model exporter.
• AMOCS Sales - Vacuum-formed composite fuselages.
• APC Propellers - Specially engineered model airplane propellers from Landing Products.
• Aquacraft Models - Line of high-quality R/C marine models.
• Aquataur Model Racing Yachts - R/C model dinghy sailing.
• ARC Direct - Large-scale almost-ready-to-cover kits.
• A.R.D. Enterprises - Fiberglass and wooden R/C model aircraft kits, custom decals and accessories.
• Area52 R/C Ranch - Private, multi-scale, fuel off-road dirt track in Carnation, WA.
• Astro Flight Inc. - Electric gear.
• ATS R/C Airplanes - Super Kraft airplanes and Tiger Shark engines.
• AviationStation - Custom-built R/C aircraft.
• Astec Models - Fast electric model boats, hulls, hardware, kits, parts, motors, more.
• B2 Streamlines - Books on a variety of subjects like design, aerodynamics and structures. Also includes a nice selection of resources for R/C soaring.
• Bad Horsie - Manufacturer of R/C shock covers.
• The Balsa Cabin - Suppliers of R/C model aircraft, gliders, power planes and AAA balsa. Located in the UK.
• Modellbau Bauer fibretec - Swiss R/C airplanes and CNC service.
• Bayside Hobby Products - RC10GT brake system by Crescenzi, nitro and electric bearings and CR diff lube, more.
• BBY Racing - Hand-made race boats and hardware for nitro and electric.
• Beirow/Hess Aviation - R/C aircraft builders.
• BestRC.com - A "brand portal" site pointing to all Great Planes Distributors' exclusively distributed product lines.
• Bethany Super Speedway - 1/4 scale, off-road, indoor carpet and 475 ft. concrete oval. Clover, SC.
• Billing Boats - High quality, interesting and unusual R/C and non-R/C boat designs.
• Bisson Custom Mufflers - Custom mufflers for R/C planes and helicopters.
• Blip R/C Digital Camera Controller - Interface which allows Nikon and Canon digital cameras to be remote controlled on helis and fixed wing models.
• B&P Associates - Starter packs, battery packs, pull-pull kits, more.
• Dave Brown Products - Makers of many high-quality aircraft accessories as well as the Dave Brown R/C Flight Simulator.
• BRP Racing Products - Manufacturer of high quality R/C racing cars and accessories. Information about 1/18th scale cars along with complete BRP catalog of 1/10th & 1/12th scale racing accessories.
• B-R Speed Way - Indoor carpet oval track in Pascoag, RI.
• Bullet R/C Aircraft - Foam R/C planes.
• BuyAero.com - Online retailer specializing in large models and accessories.
• Cajun Gator Airboats - Hand-crafted birch plywood R/C airboats. Pusher and puller set ups.
• CAP Maquettes - French manuacturer of deck fittings for models boats.
• Captain's Models - Hand-built scale models of Grand Banks Yachts, Nordhavn and other well known yachts.
• Caster Racing Tech Corp - 1/8th buggy manufacturer.
• Century R/C Helicopter Products - Helicopter accessories and upgrades.
• Charlotte Aircraft Modeling - R/C model aircraft kit cutting and custom building.
• CH Ignitions - Spark-plug engine accessories.
• CHMODEL - Large aircraft model manufacturer.
• Circuits and Parts - Electronics, r/c car repair, tune-up and body painting.
• Clark Industries - Aircraft propellers, quarter scale WW2 R/C aircraft kits, more.
• ClearView - R/C Helicopter simulator.
• Cline and Associates - Fuel regulators, engine repair, engine modifications, US distributor for Tartan engines.
• Commander R/C Models - Manufacturer of fiberglass model aircraft floats, partial kits and structural streamlined aluminum tubing.
• Competition Electronics - Competition Electronics manufactures high quality battery chargers and chronographs.
• Compufoamcore - Computerized foam-core wing cutting for R/C airplanes.
• CoolPins - Custom frequency pins and frequency board labels for all clubs, surface and air.
• Coverite - Makers of high-quality covering, covering accessories, model paints, more. Featuring the Black Baron and 21st Century lines.
• Crawford Performance Engineering - Custom aluminum suspension components and chassis kits for The Tamiya Clodbuster and TXT models.
• Bayside Hobby Products - Brake system for the RC10GT, other R/C car parts.
• DA Graphite Products - High quality carbon-fiber panels.
• Darthdrk's LMH Skunk Works - Scale bodies for the Lite Machines helicopters, more.
• Davis Diesel Development - Diesel conversion for model engines.
• D and B Engines - Manufacturer of giant scale gas twin engines.
• DJ Aerotech - Makers of R/C sailplanes and electric-powered aircraft for sport and competition.
• DLE Gasoline Engines - Gas engine line from China with a reputation for premium performance at an economical price.
• D & L Designs - R/C aircraft plans and laser cut wood packs. Sport scale models of varying type, both modern and classic aircraft.
• DiggityDesignsRC - Custom R/C conversion kits for the Associated TC3/TC4 and RC18T series kits.
• Dremel - Products and plans for woodworking, home improvement, automotive and craft/hobby. Workshop features how-tos for model railroading, woodworking, more.
• Drill Bit City - Carbide tools, drill bits, end mills, router bits.
• Dubro - Manufacturer of high-quality R/C airplane accessories, mufflers and tools.
• DuraPlane - Nearly indestructible aircraft in a wide variety of styles for just about any pilot. We've seen these kits do cartwheels down the runway and fly five minutes later!
• DuraTrax - Cutting-edge R/C car technology within everyone's budget, providing everything from R/C vehicles, tires, NiCd batteries and spur gears to top-notch electronic speed controls.
• Dynaflite - Broad line of model airplanes, sailplanes and accessories which are priced affordably.
• Dynamic Balsa & Hobby Supply - R/C aircraft kits, high quality balsa, giant-scale cockpits and dummy engines, custom vacuum forming, hardware and tools.
• Dynamic Modelling - Instructional books on how to use R/C systems, both generic and specific to Futaba systems. By Don Edberg.
• Eagle Tree Systems - Full-featured data acquisition systems for R/C vehicles.
• Edam Co., Ltd. - 1/8 on-road R/C car in an RTR version. Also avaliable is the kit version.
• ElectriFly - Super-efficient electric aircraft power plants.
• Electrotek - Features the GEM 2000, multi-function onboard safety product for all categories of R/C models.
• Endurance R/C - Makers of USB PC to R/C interfaces and USB servo controllers.
• ESP Hobby Mfg. - R/C chassis,suspensions, braces, bumpers, wheelie bars, snow plows, etc.
• Fastener-Express.com - Miniature hobby screws, anodized aluminum fasteners, metric socket screws, machine screws,nuts, washers, and bolts.
• Fiberglass Specialties - Replacement fiberglass parts for R/C airplanes.
• Fine Design - Electric model boats and electric motors, hardware, batteries, more.
• Flite-Metal - Self adhesive, malleable, .0015 inch thick aluminum scale covering for the look of the "Real Thing".
• FlightPower - A favorite among European modelers for years, FlightPower offers the highest quality LiPo packs available.
• FlyZone - Line of economically priced, entry-level airplanes for younger pilots and those looking for an easy way into model aviation. From Hobbico.
• FMA Direct - After market receivers and other radio accessories.
• FoamLinx - Automatic foam-cutting CNC machines.
• Four Pi - R/C kits and accessories. Easy-to-build, machine-cut parts, complete instructions. Charlie Bauer, proprietor.
• Fox Manufacturing - Venerable line of glow-powered model engines.
• F3X - Competition sailplane models and accessories.
• Fuji-Imvac Engines - High quality, gasoline-powered powerplants for large model planes.
• Fuller's Fast Electrics - Electric powered boats and accessories.
• Futaba - Futaba is the most popular radio systems brand in the US. Web site offers information about the company's wide selection of radio systems and accessories.
• Futaba 14MZ - Site devoted to Futaba's extraordinary, 14-channel R/C radio system.
• Futaba 2.4GHz - Futaba's 2.4GHz aircraft radio system featuring spread spectrum technology.
• Future Slope Designs - Home of the Raptor slope plane, popular in the Southern California area.
• Model Aircraft by GDH - Designs, manufactures and supplies scale R/C Planes - plans and kits.
• Global Hobby Distributors - Wide selection of R/C aircraft and accessories.
• Globee - An economical, innovative line of accessories for the nitro hobbyist.
• Glowire - Night flying systems for R/C planes and helicopters. Electroluminescent wire profiles your aircraft to glow brightly in the dark.
• GMS Engines - Line of high-quality, yet affordably priced 2-stroke model airplane engines.
• Carl Goldberg Products - Famous R/C oriented manufacturer founded by one of the pioneers of model aviation.
• Golden Era Model Service - Giant scale R/C aircraft plans.
• Got Gas R/C - Affordable giant scale aircraft using the Ryobi 31cc weed eater engine.
• Grand Wing Systems (GWS) - Wide ranging, value-oriented line of electric-powered models and accessories.
• Graupner Modellbau - German R/C company with a wide range of products.
• Gravity Circus Flying Products - Performance sailplane design and kit manufacturer.
• Great Planes E-FEST - Electric flying event held each February at the U of I Armory in Champaign, IL. Hosted by Great Planes.
• Great Planes Model Distributors - Wholesale R/C distribution company supplies hobby shops with high-quality R/C merchandise.
• Great Planes Model Manufacturing - One of the most popular and highest quality airplane kit manufacturers.
• Grit Stix - All-in-one sanding tool for R/C enthusiasts.
• Grand Wing Servo (GWS) - Radio equipment, electric flight models and accessories.
• Gulf Coast R/C Drag Racing - Located in Houston, TX. 1/10 scale R/C drag racing. IMDRA-sanctioned track, PortaTree timing system.
• Hacker Model Production - Manufacturer of scale and semiscale airplanes and other kits designed by professionals and produced in the Czech Republic.
• Heli-Chair - Helicopter training device features cyclic, collective and throttle and torque pedals.
• Heli-Max - High-tech helicopters and accessories. Makers of the MX-400 and Rotofly lines of helis.
• heliscale.ch - Scale parts and figures for model helicopters.
• Helitrento - Realistic body shells for helicopters and aircraft.
• Herr Engineering - Laser-cut 1/2-A R/C kits.
• Harry B. Higley & Sons, Inc. - Speciality tools, propeller hubs and R/C books.
• Hifei - Brushless (sensorless) motor controllers (ESCs) and motors.
• Hillside R/C Raceway - Off-road race tracklocated in Deerfield, NH.
• Hip Pocket Aeronautics - What it takes to build your own R/C, C/L and F/F Airplanes. Plans also available for sale.
• Hitec/RCD - Radio systems and radio accessories manufacturer.
• Hobbico - Featuring high-quality, competitively priced R/C products and accessories.
• Hobbico NexSTAR - Hobbico's next-generation of R/C trainers featuring many patented innovations.
• Hobbies.net - Radio control and other hobby-related products from Tower Hobbies.
• Hobby Services - The authorized service center for all products distributed by Great Planes Model Distributors including Duratrax, Dynaflite, Futaba, Great Planes, Hobbico, O.S., SuperTigre, Top Flite, Tower Hobbies and others.
• Hoffman Magnetics - Revolutionary composite electric motors.
• Hot Bodies - R/C trucks, airplanes and accessories.
• HotWorks - Affordably-priced, exceptionally-detailed Lexan bodies that are fully finished and ready to mount.
• Hovercraftmodels.com - Plans for R/C hovercraft models.
• HPI Racing - Manufacturer of radio-control race car kits for hobby modelers and competitive racers.
• Integy - R/C car and truck hop-ups and accessories.
• Irrgang - R/C car and truck hop-ups and accessories.
• Iwaver VS Tanks - Mini R/C tanks for doing combat. From Iwaver.
• J&A Racing Conversions - Alloy option parts for 1/5 1/4 1/8 and 1/10.
• JAG CAD and Plotting Services - Affordable CAD and plotting services (up to 36 inches wide) for the R/C modeler.
• JAG Engines - Ryobi 31cc weedeater conversion. Kits and custom engine conversions.
• www.jamztandz.com - The ultimate R/C vehicle stand.
• Jet Model Products - Tom Cook's world-class designs, ducted-fan and turbine jets and accessories.
• Jets R/C - High quality turbine power jets. Distribuitor of Skymaster Jets and Artes Turbines for Latin America.
• JRS Innovations - R/C boat accessories, boat stands, prop box, starter box, radio-box kits.
• JTEC - Model engine accessories including "Snuf-Ler" mufflers and "Snuf-Vibe" engine mounts.
• Jonathan - R/C supplier in Italy.
• J&R Hobby Hardware - Mini and micro fasteners for R/C enthusiasts.
• Just Canopies - Professionally painted R/C helicopter canopies by Scott Nichols.
• JV Trading - Manufacturer of Falcon transmitter trays.
• Kangke - Affordable line of larger-sized ARF aircraft models.
• Keleo Creations - Radial- and twin-engine exhaust systems as well as custom exhaust work.
• Klotz - Synthetic lubricants.
• Knife Edge Software - Company responsible for the development of Great Planes' RealFlight R/C Flight Simulator.
• Kontronik USA - USA site for famous manufacturer of high-tech motors, speed controls and other electric flight accessories.
• K&S Engineering - Metal products for hobbiests.
• Kyosho - Models and accessories from Japan.
• Lagoon Park R/C Raceway - The Capital City Racing Club offers gas 1/4 & 1/10 scale oval racing in Montgomery, AL.
• Laser Design Services - Laser kit cutting service from plans. Designer and kit manufacturer of the Jetmach line of turbine powered trainers.
• Learn to Fly Model Helicopters in Spain - Full training facilities to teach students the art of flying model helicopters in southern Spain.
• LiFeSource Batteries - Lithium-Iron-Phosphate batteries generate three times the voltage of NiCd and NiMH cells in a far smaller, lighter package. By Hobbico.
• lightflite.com - Unique, affordable, .9 density EPP foam and carbon rod construction slow flyer trainers to all out 3D hyper aerobatics.
• Lightwater Models - Tamiya specialist providing information and products for Tamiya cars.
• Litko Aerosystems - R/C aircraft laser cutting and design service.
• Lux-RC - Lux-RC precision mechanics laboratory invents and manufactures quality lighting solutions, precision mechanics parts and custom electronics for hobbyists and special-purpose applications.
• Macs Products - High-performance exhaust systems and accessories. Current online brochure, price list, and tuning information.
• Maiden Model Products - Aluminum snow skis and wheel chocks for model aircraft.
• Maine"iac"Motors R/C - Custom motors and upgrades for Radio Shack Xmods.
• Malvern Technologies Ltd - Components and kits for aerial video systems.
• Marvin's Hobbies & Speedway - Large on-road & off-road track located in Sun Valley, CA.
• Master Airscrew - Comprehensive line of affordable model airplane propellers.
• Matney Models - Fiberglass electric ducted-fan and pylon, Q-500 and QM40 aircraft. Custom cut wing cores.
• MaxCim Motors - Brushless DC motors and controllers for electric powered models.
• Tim McCann's Soaring Products - R/C sailplane landing skids, skegs and teeth.
• McNett R/C - Custom-built R/C race and air boats.
• MDW Aviation - Super*Dri aviation smoke oil.
• Megatech - R/C model airplanes, boats and accessories.
• Mibo Modeli - Airplanes and accessories in Slovenia.
• MicroMiniRC.com - Source for Micro- and Mini-sized R/C cars, trucks and accessories. From Tower Hobbies.
• Micropilot - Small auto-pilots provide altitude, airspeed, and heading hold as well as GPS navigation.
• Midwest Products - Manufacturer of a wide variety of model aircraft and a very complete line of modeling woods.
• Miniature Aircraft X-Cell Furion Heli - Site devoted to the Furion electric aerobatic mini helicopter.
• Mini Cat Racing USA - Manufacturer of ARF fast electric boats. All epoxy glass and brushless motors and speed controls.
• Minicraft - Power tools for building R/C projects.
• Modelair-Tech - Electric plane plans, kits, motors, belt drives, gear drives, and books.
• Modellfun - German-Chinese JV company, producing high level R/C equipment and distributing worldwide.
• Model Glasses - Sunglasses to wear for R/C modellers. Prescription and non-prescription polycarbonate wrap-around sunglasses with interchangeable lenses for different light conditions.
• Modellismo Online - E-shop in Italy for all R/C toys.
• Model-Ships.com by Tower Hobbies - A wide variety of stunning model ships for display, running and R/C uses. Featuring Latina, Midwest and Constructo.
• Model Power - model planes, trains, vehicles and accessories.
• MonoKote - The most popular aircraft covering material in North America.
• Morgan Fuels - Producer of model engine fuel including Cool Power and Omega.
• Moore's Ideal Products (MIP) - After market R/C car and truck parts.
• Motor Saver - Air filters and accessories.
• MR Aerodesign - CAD R/C plans for unusual planes.
• MRC/Altech/Hirobo - R/C Cars, Planes and Helicopter distributor.
• Muchmore Racing - Racing-oriented manufacturer of car racing products and accessories.
• Mugen Seiki - Gas and electric-powered off-road and on-road cars.
• Multiplex - R/C radio systems, electric aircraft and accessories.
• NextCraft - Multimedia tutorial CDs on model building and the use of CAD/3D applications.
• North Houston Speedway - Paved oval racing in Houston, TX for 1/10th scale electric & nitro and 1/4 scale gas cars.
• Northeast Model Products - Maine-based producer of wood and metal kits.
• Novak Electronics - Popular manufacturer of electronic speed controls, chargers, receivers and other accessories.
• Novelty R/C Raceway & Hobbies - Dirt off-road and oval R/C racing.
• Oakdale Aircraft - Model aircraft kits, specializing is miniature ducted fan jets.
• O'Donnell Racing - Offers glow plugs, aftermarket cooling heads, nitro engine upgrades and race-winning fuels.
• Ofna - Maker of off-road, 1/8th scale racing buggies. Product info, parts and hop-up information.
• Old Cedar R/C Speedway - Purpose-built 400 ft. paved oval for R/C racing. Bankings of 6 deg. on straights and 9 deg. in corners.
• OmniModels - R/C supplier of model aircraft, boats and cars/trucks. Offers free shipping for orders over $100.
• O.S. Engines - Super high-quality supplier of glow-powered model engines for planes, cars, boats and helicopters. Probably the best R/C manufacturer web site we've seen to date--tons of great content. Check this one out!
• Paddle Wheels 2000 - Supplier of paddle boats, accessories and electronic sound, lighting and smoke generators.
• Paintwerks Racing - Custom painted bodies for R/C cars and trucks.
• PanaVise Products - Precision vises for modeling projects, circuit board holders, and speciality OEM mounts.
• Parma/PSE - Designers and manufacturers of slot racing cars, R/C racing cars, kits and accessories for entry level to expert.
• PC Pilot - Interface to use an R/C transmitter as a joystick on software simulators.
• Peak Performance - Electric motors and accessories for R/C cars and trucks.
• Peck Polymers - Airplane kits, engines, blimps and more.
• Pence Aviation - Large-scale R/C airplane kits and ready-to-fly aircraft.
• Perfect Regulators - R/C helicopter and airplane voltage regulators.
• Performance Devices - Replacement crystals for radio systems.
• Permagrit Tools - Tungsten carbide tools used for cutting, sanding and shaping modeling materials.
• Permagrit Tools Australia - Tungsten carbide cutting and sanding tools for modeling materials. For Australian modelers.
• Plan-Craft - Special lubricants with Dupont Teflon, bushing oil, bearing oil, comm drops, etc.
• Dave Platt Models - Supplier of instructional videos, plans and kits.
• Portwind - Model yachts, replicas of the most famous yachts. Portugal.
• Proctor Enterprises - Vintage WWI aircraft and accessories.
• Pro-Line Racing - Tires and other accessories for R/C cars and trucks.
• Pro1 Racing - Designers and builders of 1/4 scale race cars.
• Proton Control Systems - PLL synthesized radio control system.
• Pyramid Models - Manufacturer of decals for R/C aircraft, and accessories for both scale and sport flyers.
• Racing Rod Ends - Quarter-scale car gas powered R/C car acessories.
• Raciti Race Graphix - Specializing in the custom painting of R/C cars, trucks, and boats.
• Radio Control Boats - R/C boats online.
• Radio Control Specialties - Designs, builds and fabricates cars, boats, helicopters and other R/C models.
• Radio Controlled Toys Online - Fast, affordable and reliable R/C toys for folks of all ages,
• RAS R/C Videos - Full-length R/C video titles including Joe Nall, Florida Jets, IRCHA Jamboree, Crashers and more.
• RayAracing - Reconditioning services on car, truck, buggy, and boat nitro engines.
• RB Products - Maker of 2.5 and 3.5cc

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