Radio Control Car Action Magazine

Pros: great articles for newbies and experts,

Cons: too many ads, somewhat biased

Review: RCCA (radio controlled car action) is a magazine with only one focus in mind. Radio controlled cars, NOT the Tyco brands you see in Toys R US, hobby shop R/C.

Now that we established what the magazine is about, we can move along. They have...

Pros: great mag, tons of reviews

Cons: it costs money :)

Review: I have had a subscription to rc car action for the past 5 years. Not only is it a great magazine, but it offers great advice for RC enthusiasts and has lots of ads for the latest products. There are many reasons why Car action blows away every rc mag...

Pros: Great reviews and info on latest cars, gear, and races

Cons: None

Review: Radio Control Car Action (RCCA from now on) is, hands down, the best magazine on RC cars, and most likely the best on any hobby. In addition to reviews of the latest cars, radio gear, and equipment, RCCA provides a monthly tips section to help you go...

Pros: Everything Awesome pictures and articles

Cons: Only comes once a month

Review: I tell all of my friends to get this. They have awesome tips and hints. When they test drive a car they are in depth and know what they are talking about. They are un-biast and they just go about what is fun to drive and the design and quality. The...

Pros: loaded with information, great ideas for paint jobs, lists of local shops/sources

Cons: cars can be expensive, may generate a high $$ wish list!

Review: I subscribed to this magazine for our son, now 22 and in college, who is an RC car fan. When he was in high school we used to travel to Ohio every year for a big RC car show, where he would see all the latest models, drool over all the...

Pros: Great content. Very practical.

Cons: Too many ads.

The Bottom Line: Great mag for anyone who enjoys RC Cars. Helpful to anyone who will purchase one as a gift.

Review: As the old saying goes, the difference between men and boys is the price of their toys. Or is it? Recently, some friends of mine recently went out and bought themselves some radio controlled miniature cars. I had wondered why they would spend they money o ...

Pros: Great for beginners

Cons: Repetitive

Review: Radio Control Car Action magazine features hints, tips, new products, and reviews about the RC car hobby. I got into the hobby by reading the “buyers guide” issue of the magazine and was instantly hooked into the hobby after seeing how real the touring...

Pros: Colorful, nice pictures

Cons: Oriented toward the 'tween set. Too many ads. Repetitive.

The Bottom Line: Go to the library and check it out free -- you'll be better off.

Review: Radio Control Car Action does a service to the hobby community by providing a monthly view on new products and race coverage.

Unfortunately, the magazine is too oriented toward the many younger users of the hobby. The publishers of this...