Simply the best value R/C Car Kits

If you are interested in starting to race radio control cars, but
think they are to expensive, think again.  With Mardave cars costs are
kept to a minimum, expect to pay £200 for your first years racing, this
includes car ready to run, power supply, 2 sets of tyres (foam & rubber), club/BRCA
membership & 1 years race fees.

Once you have purchased your car you must build it.
The cars come in kit form, and will take a couple of
nights to build and paint. Follow the instructions in
the kit, paying particular note to removing any plastic
sprues and flashes. Also take note NOT to over tighten
the self tapping screws. You will require a couple of
tools, the main one being a good quality flat blade
screwdriver. Once the chassis is built, install the radio
equipment as shown, charge the batteries and you are
just about finished. All that remains now is to paint the
bodyshell, use any good quality cellulose spray paint
available from most car accessory shops. Once the
paint is finished, cover it with clear lacquer, and when
this is dry, attach any stickers you wish.

All the racing is controlled by a strict set of rules designed to reduce costs, and to make the racing equal.  In  the event of breakages, most spares can be bought for about £1. the most expensive part which you are likely to need to replace is the motor, which costs £6.50.

Once the car is built and the paint is dry, check
that the car goes forwards in a straight line, and
can reverse. Make sure the wheel arches are
cut correctly so that the wheels do not catch when turning. If you have any problems with building the kit, either see the shop that you bought it from, or bring it along to a club night and let us get you started racing that night if possible.

With the Mardave V series of cars, you can race on a oval track on a Tuesday evening at the Leven Model Car Club. They race this class every  week, along with the original Ministock (see car above left) . Dunfermline District Radio Car Club also race the V series class of car nearly every week on a circuit, so for a lot of fun, come along to a club meeting.  At most clubs, all you need to race is your car and radio, a power supply and some tools.

If you have any questions, or would like more information please contact The Secretary