RC Workshop: Building, Maintenance and Painting
Build, clean, paint and tune your RC car with the right tools.
A big part of the fun in RC happens at the workbench: building a kit, keeping your car dialed in after every session and giving the body your own style. This section brings together the hands-on guides to do it right.
Building
If you like the idea of building your own model, start with what it takes to build an RC car and keep the basic RC tools close at hand.
Cleaning and maintenance
A clean car lasts longer and breaks down less. Go over how to clean an RC car and keep it in shape, and choose the right RC tires by surface for where you’ll be driving.
Painting and finishing
To customize your model, learn how to paint an RC body and get to know Tamiya paint and Tamiya cement.
Guides on this topic
- How to Build an RC Car: What You Need, Step by StepKit or scratch build, components, tools, cost and the steps to build your own RC car and get it ready to drive.
- How to Build an RC Car With ArduinoLearn how to build your own RC car with Arduino and have fun driving it by remote control. Don't miss this tutorial!
- How to Build a Cardboard RC CarFind out how to build your own cardboard RC car in this fun post from our blog. Don't miss it!
- How to Clean and Maintain an RC Car, Step by StepHow to clean an electric or muddy RC car without damaging the electronics, care for the body and do a quick tune-up after every session.
- How to Paint an RC Car BodyLearn how to paint your RC car's body like a pro, with tips and tricks to make it look amazing on the track.
- Tamiya Paint: Amazing Colors for Your RC ModelsFind Tamiya paint for scale modeling and RC here, plus the different types you can choose from and how to use each one.
- Tamiya Cement for Scale Models and RC CarsHere you'll learn all about Tamiya cement, not just for plastic model kits but also for RC cars and planes.
- The Best RC Tires to Conquer Any TerrainFind the best RC tires to master any terrain, from pavement to dirt. Get ready for some serious fun!
- The 10 Best RC Tools You Need in Your LifeGreetings, RC fans! We know your passion for RC cars and trucks is more than a hobby. These are the 10 tools every RC workbench should have.
Related guides
RC cars
How to Build an RC Car: What You Need, Step by Step
Kit or scratch build, components, tools, cost and the steps to build your own RC car and get it ready to drive.
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