Hi BlackseaRC. I just want to say I really appreciate you for being very kind to your viewers. I have read a lot of comments here and some of them one may feel as “rude” but you always respond to them in a very professional and calm manner. For that alone I have subscribed. But other than that you are very informative and people like me can really learn a lot from you so hope to see more videos of this type of hobby from you. And also yes, as one commenter said before, you have really nice English. Very admirable.
Thank you for leaving your kind comment. It is always nice to have some positive feedback because it is often difficult to tell what viewers like and what they don't like. The statistics show that I have viewers from many parts of the world and sometimes the comments are translated. I know from experience that sometimes this can lead to misinterpretation and the translation can change the meaning of words slightly. I always try to reply to every comment. However, I am also aware that sometimes people are writing comments just to be controversial or deliberately confrontational. Usually, it relates to my choice of music or to say that toy grade products are not proper RC's and are 'garbage'. In these cases, there may still be something to learn and even if not, they have at least given me a free comment that has helped promote the video. Anyway, in the world of RUclips, there is no point to take offence as it is impossible to please everyone. With regard to my content, you will see that I have a mix of 'toy-grade' and 'hobby-grade' RC vehicles, but the general theme is that I like products with a high level of scale realism. Of course, I appreciate that someone who buys a 500 USD RC car will likely not be a fan of a 50 USD RC toy car. On the other hand, lots of people collect the cheaper models and they are always more popular on my channel than the more expensive ones. Yes, if I had the choice I would love to have a collection of just high-grade RC vehicles but I try to balance it out. I am sure you will find some interesting videos on my channel, whatever niche of RC vehicles you are into. Let me know what is your area of interest? Off-road or on-road? What scale? Toy or hobby-grade? My dream is to design and build my own RC vehicle under the BlackSeaRC brand. I have the concept in my head, it is just a matter of trying to make it happen...
I appreciate that this is only a toy-grade RC car but there is still a huge market for products like this. Not everyone is a dedicated RC enthusiast who wants to spend hundreds of Dollars on the ultimate performance machine. Some people just want to spend their pocket money on a car that looks great on the shelf and is a bit of fun in the carpark every once in a while. You don't need high speed to have fun. I am planning to modify a Rastar RC car in the near future. I bought a variety of low-cost upgrade parts and will see if I can improve the driving experience without spending too much.
It’s beautiful looking replica . Love to see hobby grade electronics and shocks . I think with the level of detail they would have a market waiting in the hobby sector with cars like this 😊👍great review - thanks
Thanks for watching and leaving your comment. All the Rastar RC cars are fully licensed and the level of detail is always very impressive. I know they are only toy grade but there are lots of serious Rastar collectors who like them for the scale realism. I think soon we will reach the point where 2.4GHz fully proportional electronics are so cheap that they can be integrated into products like this. Already, brands such as WPL are using this equipment at a similar price level. It would make the cars much easier and more enjoyable to drive. I have seen a few conversions done on these types of cars and I might try myself if I can find some parts at a reasonable price.
I got this RC on my birthday a day ago. It wasnt the best but its good. I liked the stickers its realistic. It wold be better if the RC cam turn better.
I agree with you, the angle that the wheels turn on Rastar cars is never very much. I think this is to give them greater stability so they do not overturn when steering (the tyres always grip well). The emphasis on Rastar cars is usually good scale-realism and great detailing, rather than performance. Do you drive inside or outside? If you are interested in RC vehicles and want another in the future, then a machine with fully proportional steering and throttle controls would give a nicer driving experience.
Thanks very much! Yes, Rastar has the 2022 Ferrari F1-75 of Charles Leclerc as well as the 2022 McLaren. I chose the McLaren because it has a more interesting colour scheme and because it includes the driver in the cockpit. For some reason the Ferrari cars don't come with the driver figure.
I have started to get a parts list together for a future upgrade project (transmitter, receiver, ESC, brushless motor, steering servo, LiPo battery pack). I will find a new car and modify it for interest, but the upgrade parts cost will be far more than the cost to buy the model.
I like the McLaren because of the bright colour scheme. For example, there is also a new Ferrari but in plain red it is less interesting than the McLaren. Also, it doesn't come with a driver and that looks a little strange to drive a RC car with a cockpit that is empty. The stickers on the McLaren were quite a challenge though. I wish they had factory painted all the sponsor logos as the finish is better.
2022 and 2023 have been quite quiet in terms of new releases. Some of the 2022 models are only just reaching the shops (e.g. BMW X6M, part number 99200). Coming in 2023 is the Hummer EV (93000) and Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 (99500).
As always, nice video. I recently got both the Ferrari and McLaren versions in both sizes (1/12 & 1/18). These will definitely be fun to upgrade. Just did a full hobby grade modification to the 1/18 Ferrari. Not too fast (12mph) but a lot more fun. Hopefully I can make a video soon. I modified the older versions (Both sizes) of the F138. I have videos of those if interested.
Thanks for watching again. Your conversion project sounds very interesting! I always thought the larger scale F1 model would be ideal for a conversion as it has more space in the chassis area but also it has a chance to run smoother due to the slightly larger size. I don't know how Rastar claims this model has independent suspension though, or maybe the older F138 had some kind of movement there? I will check your videos.
My view is this. Rastar wanted the buyer to feel as if they had helped to 'build' the car and for this they gave them do-it-yourself stickers. But in reality, many buyers are children or their parents who will not attach the stickers properly. Some of them are so tiny you can hardly see them. The area of adhesive is so miniscule, if you even touch the sticky surface the adhesion is lost. Also, even if you are a pro-modeler, the stickers hide the carbon fibre effect and the thickness/colour match makes them a little too conspicuous in places. On curved surfaces, the edges of the stickers can easily lift. I think Rastar should provide the car with the livery complete. This should be factory painted, like the base colours and sponsor logos that are already on the car, not stickers. That would give a much better overall result in my opinion.
I am really glad u did reviewed an F1 car , I was looking forward to that. The fact that u have to put the stickers by ur self is shocking , I wasn't expecting that at all !! Great review and presentation
At least some of the graphics are factory painted but adding 39 decals by hand was a bit of a challenge. Some of them were just a few millimetres long and really it was very hard to stick them properly. Also, the thickness of the decal is then visible on the surface of the body. The larger decals also masked the carbon fibre weave effect so I would have definitely just preferred Rastar to do everything in the factory. Unfortunately, all their F1 cars are like this. Why they did it I am not sure because you have to be pretty skilled to stick them neatly in the right places. What did you reckon to the speed? I hoped it would be faster. I guess they fit the same motor and gearing as the 1:14 scale cars but because this one is larger it is slightly slower and has a bigger turning circle. I am really tempted to try a hobby grade conversion of this model to see how fast I could make it go but I'm not sure I can justify the cost of all the parts.
The real MCL36 has a top speed of 223mph or 359kph. So my reasoning is that the 1:12 scale RC model should be able to achieve a speed of 18mph or 30kph to be realistic in terms of performance. In reality the top speed is only about 10kph, one third of what it should be...
@@BlackSeaRC I think the speed on this car based on the video is average, but I understand it's not a professional rc car , yet it will be great to have it on the collection
I have a friend who has a long, freshly paved driveway with a teardrop roundabout (incredibly smooth). I was considering getting either one of each or a pair all three Rastar 1:12 cars (F1-75, MCL36, AMG W11 EQ) to race with my friends with a homemade circuit. Do you think these cars would work for that? How much does the type of batteries used effect speed? Is there signal interference with more than two cars?
Hello there! It sounds like an interesting idea. The 2.4GHz frequency will allow multiple cars to operate at the same time without signal interference. Just be sure to power up one car at a time so it can bind with the handset. One thing to note is that these Rastar cars do not have proportional controls so you might have a few crashes when driving together in a confined space. You could always consider the 1:18 scale versions of these cars which still have a great amount of detail despite being slightly smaller. It would also be cheaper as well if you are buying a set of cars. All the cars use AA type batteries so the speed difference between brands will be negligible. The only real difference will be that a more expensive battery with higher mAh rating will offer a longer run time. You might have seen other videos on RUclips where people modify these cars to make them faster and drive better. This can be done if you are prepared to make modifications yourself but it won't be cheap.
If you are interested to find out more about modifying Rastar cars, I have reverse engineered a Bugatti Divo RC car to show you what is inside. Most modern Rastar RC cars are configured with similar components under the skin. Link here: ruclips.net/video/TA5TsLBzEbE/видео.html You can also take a look at @2005silver who has made some nice modifications to Rastar F1 cars.
@@BlackSeaRC thank you sir, I appreciate your dedication and interest in this kinda stuff, I don’t often come across channels that reply to every one of their comments in such a detailed manner. I will be sure to take these things into account.
I agree, the performance is nowhere near to 1:12 scale. Top speed and acceleration are not impressive on this model. It is aimed more at fans of scale realism who also want an occasional RC car.
Interesting review, good detail of the model. In fact, the detailing is very similar to the F1 1/18 scale model, but 1/12 has a plus - it's a pilot and a larger size. The quality of detail F1 rc car in 1/18 scale is also good and even comparable to diecast F1 bBurago models. If you are interested, you can see the review and comparison on the Auto Check channel.
You are right, the smaller scale F1 cars do have a huge amount of detail. With the normal car models at 1:24 scale, I think they lose a bit of detail compared with the 1:14 scale versions. They also have painted windows and no interior detail so in that respect you get a better deal with the F1 models. I think the Rastar injection moulded plastic models are perfectly acceptable as display models. In my mind the quality of the plastic moulding is not inferior to die cast metal models. The graphics are also nicely done but I am not a fan of the self-applied decals.
I have the same car.. I changed the battery to Lipo, and it gives more power and more speed... but I didn't change the motor. I have also the Redbull F1 car and already upgraded.. I installed ecs, sanwa controller with transmitter and lipo battery 3,800 mAh
That's interesting to know. I have recently bought some parts for a future Rastar upgrade project. I have a new fully-proportional RC handset, 2.4GHz receiver, ESC, brushless motor, micro steering servo and LiPo battery. I am just trying to decide which car I want to modify. Can't decide at the moment!
@@BVB09_rose This is a guide to the price but it will depend where you are located: www.amazon.co.uk/KandyToys-Officially-Licensed-Remote-Control/dp/B0CVXPBWC3/ There is also a cheaper 1:18 scale version.
Yes, it is a lovely model, I just don't know why Rastar decided to include some stickers as DIY. Maybe they thought it all adds to the experience but it is not exactly like building a kit is it! Perhaps water slide transfers would have worked better, like those commonly used in plastic model kits. The problem is that the surface is not really sticker friendly and some of them are so tiny that the area of the bonding surface is virtually nothing at all. By the time you have peeled them off and attempted to place them, half the stickiness has already been lost. I like the fact that this model has been released quite quickly. The MCL36 was the 2022 season car and usually it takes quite a few years to get a new model into production. It would be much better if it had 1:12 scale performance though!
Unfortunately not. It is a pity that a model of a Formula 1 car doesn't have greater performance but Rastar typically uses the same electrical components in each car. This means that the 1:12 and 1:14 scale products drive in a similar way. Most people like Rastar products for their scale realism rather than their driving performance. If you are interested, I have quite a few other Rastar cars in my RC collection. Please check my Rastar playlist for other videos.
@@BlackSeaRC Ahh ok. I also own 1:14 Rastars, and I was wondering whether if bigger means faster. What about 1:18? Are they also the same speed as the 1:14s?
@@SSKARTING I don't have any of the 1:18 scale Rastar models but I do have one of the 1:24 scale models. This seems pretty fast for its size. Although it is smaller and lighter it only uses 3x 'AA' batteries, whereas the larger scale cars use 5x 'AA' batteries. Therefore, the speed you can expect from all scales of vehicles is similar and falls in the range of 4-6mph. For indoor use, the smaller scale vehicles turn nicely but if you have space, I prefer the larger scales as they provide interior detail.
I suppose if driven continuously in a large open space it will be around 20-30 minutes. Swapping from cheap brand AA batteries to something with a higher capacity can extend the run time. Note though that the performance will start to drop off almost from the first few minutes with AA batteries and by the end, the speed will be quite a bit less.
I know the product you mean (Rastar 56800) and it looks like a nice model. Because it is a static model rather than RC model it has even greater realism. I also like that the graphics are not DIY decals (as on my car). I buy all the products you can see featured on my channel and because I concentrate on RC models, I don't usually buy many static models unless I have a specific application in mind for them.
You are right, the car is not especially fast (about 8-10kph top speed) and doesn't have proportional throttle or steering controls. However, a lot of people buy Rastar products because they are fully licensed and have superb scale realism, so you can use them as a nice display model when not driving them. It would be good to have better performance though.
¡Genial video! 👍🏻 Tengo una duda, no se si Rastar sacará el modelo 2023 y debería esperar a ello o no sacara más modelos y deberia comprar esté que es del 2022 🤔
Gracias por mirar y dejar tu comentario. Rastar acaba de lanzar el Red Bull RB18 (Max Verstappen) pero dudo que actualicen el McLaren tan pronto. Por lo general, se necesita bastante tiempo para poner en producción un nuevo modelo.
@@and_gogh Si eres fanático de otros tipos de deportes de motor, próximamente llegará un nuevo modelo del Audi RS Q e-tron E2. Espero agregarlo a mi colección tan pronto como esté disponible.
This particular model is only available in 1:12 or 1:18 scale. The largest scale that Rastar makes is 1:10 but there are only a few RC cars available at this scale. The most common scales are 1:14 and 1:24.
They make a Ferrari SF1000 self-assembly RC car in 1:16 scale. This is the car that competed in the 2020 season and it carries the number 16 of Charles Leclerc. Part number is 97000.
@@bradkalman2353 I must say that when you mentioned it I had to search for it. I've never seen that particular model in the shop where I normally buy Rastar products. It is a very recent part number though so it may not have even got to the shops yet. I'll keep an eye out for it.
Unfortunately, I have never seen individual spares items available for Rastar RC cars. I guess the only possible chance you have is to approach Rastar directly and see if they can send you one.
@@BlackSeaRC The front wheel clamp, which has a large screw that helps the car turn. That middle clamp broke. I can send u a picture in facebook or on email?
Every is so good until the sound that the wheel are producing when u turn left or right. Like why???????? Why does the motor that makes the wheel spins produces this sound, cuz on 1 24 scale their is no issue to that
The steering sounds awful, I agree. The steering uses a motor that drives a set of gears. There is nothing in particular that you would think makes so much noise but they are all like that at 1:12 and 1:14 scale. A standard micro servo with fully integrated gears could easily do the same job with very little noise. The main drive motor is quite noisy as well.
I applied them by hand but I think tweezers would have been helpful due to the very small size of some of the decals. Furthermore, when you touch the back of them with your fingers, some of the adhesion can be lost, especially with the smallest decals.
@@freddy1641 All the decals are pre-cut so you just need to wipe the surface where you are applying them, peel off the sticker and press it down well in the centre and work out towards the edges (to prevent air bubbles). Press firmly, especially along all the edges. I don't think you need tweezers for the larger decals. I recommend to really think carefully about the position of each decal before applying it because it is not always easy to get them correctly aligned and once applied you don't get a second chance. It will probably take you 30-60 minutes to carefully fit the full set of decals.
Yes, there are a number of possibilities to make them faster but it will be a "home-made" build as official bolt-on parts are not available. Typically, the first thing to do is to replace the electronics with basic "hobby grade" electronics. This gives the required fully proportional control that enables you to handle extra speed. An upgraded motor and battery pack are the main changes after this. However, you will need to make modifications to enable the motor and battery to fit. This means cutting away some of the plastic chassis parts. Finally, the steering can also be upgraded but this again needs modifications to the vehicle structure. Quite a few people have done these modifications but it will need a lot of trial and error. Typically, you can get a top speed of 20-30mph with a small brushless motor (retaining the original gearing). Anything more and the car becomes unstable. For examples of modifications, see the following channels: @AndWeRollin and @2005silver
@@darrenadrian2218 I haven't seen that motor used for such an application. I don't think it would be compatible as the input voltage is only 2.4 to 3.0V. Usually, these cars are modified to use a motor for use with a small 7.4V LiPo battery pack. This is a commonly used standard for small RC vehicles.
I know what you mean about the slow speed, plus the turning circle is quite large. I recently bought some parts to try a Rastar upgrade project. I have a brushless motor to improve the speed and proportional electronics to make it easier to control. It might not improve the turning circle because the basic steering geometry is not easy to change but the steering will be easier to control as the push button handset is no longer used. I was planning to modify a different Rastar car but underneath, the components are usually very similar so the conversion will apply to almost any Rastar car of this size.
Whilst the wheels can be removed, they are not available as spare parts. In reality, the performance of these cars is not so great that you will slide the car around and wear out the tyres.
I wasn't a fan of the 1:12 scale but decided to buy it mainly to get more variety for my channel. As it turned out, this model has proved very popular with viewers. For sure it is a nice model but I'm not a fan of the DIY decals, I wish Rastar had printed all the sponsor graphics for a higher quality finish. I chose the McLaren because the Mercedes-AMG (Lewis Hamilton) has been out for a while and the Ferrari (Charles Leclerc) has an empty cockpit (why no driver?). The Red Bull car (Max Verstappen) hasn't reached my local store yet as it is the newest release. I have no plans to get any more F1 cars at present though. Next on my purchase list is another 1:14 scale car...
@@BlackSeaRC The McLaren is really pretty. The DIY decals is a bit weird 😕. Glad this review is getting many views for your channel. Looking forward to what 1:14 you chose.
@@markieh04 Maybe Rastar used DIY decals because they wanted you to feel as if you'd helped to construct the car yourself (a bit like building a kit but on a simpler level). Unfortunately, the decals are just a pain to apply because some of them are ridiculously tiny and even worse, they don't adhere very well. I was super careful when applying mine yet some don't line up very well, others are starting to peel off and some of the orange colours have faded in the light. If they were factory printed, they would have been much more successful. This is one of the reasons why I'm reluctant to buy any more F1 cars, although I think if a group of people had them it would be great fun racing together. As for the new 1:14 scale car I want to buy, I'm not sure when it will be available but I think it will be the best car in my Rastar collection.
@@BlackSeaRC LOL! I just noticed this video was posted a year ago. It just showed up in my subscription list 😅. Did you repost it? Yes. The temptation is there to buy them all and convert to hobby grade so we could have an F1 race but that would be divorce territory 😅😅! It would be cool though 😎....
@@markieh04 No repost but I did add a link on the 'Community' tab to celebrate Lando's first F1 win so that might have given the video some extra promotion. The problem is that modifying Rastar cars is an expensive business. There are already competitor products available with fully proportional controls at a comparable price. If you buy a new motor, ESC, steering servo, transmitter, receiver, battery, LED lighting, etc you have spent a considerable amount of money. However, if it was there supplied by the manufacturer, the cost would only be a little bit more than it is now. Having said that, I want to modify a Rastar car in the near future just for my own fun.
That is a very good price for this RC car. There are lots of unlicensed products of poor quality that cost more than that. The only thing I didn't really like was the stickers. It would be better for Rastar to paint all the graphics in the factory for a better overall look.
Usually, Rastar road cars are produced in 1:14 and 1:24 scale. With these models the larger cars have a far greater amount of detail (including the interior and sometimes opening doors) so I always recommend the larger scale. However, with the F1 cars the difference between the two versions is much less noticeable. If you want the best scale realism, then the larger car is still the better choice. Similarly, if you will be driving outside, the 1:12 version is ideal as it will have greater stability. If you are going to drive the car indoors only, then the 1:18 scale version would probably be better.
The Ferrari of Charles Leclerc? It is a nice model but for some reason there is no driver in the cockpit. I guess that Rastar made a licensing deal with Ferrari but it did not include permission to use Charles Leclerc's name or helmet.
That's why I made the review so you can see if it is the sort of product worth buying. At this price level, it has nice scale realism but limited performance. Maisto also has a 1:10 scale RC F1 car that is designed for similar applications.
@@BlackSeaRC thank you for the review. It does look like a damn good model but the performance is so so, but as you said it's cheap. If it was $1000 I'd expect it to be perfect.
@@The.Drunk-Koala The choice of decent RC Formula 1 cars is actually quite limited. Anything with reasonable performance is likely to cost over 100 USD.
This RC car seems like a perfect choice for a hobby grade conversion with fully proportional controls, small brushless motor and LiPo battery. I would love to see how it performed with such an upgrade but with the cost of all the parts, I'm not sure whether I can justify it at the moment. Maybe I will try if there is enough interest in undertaking such a project.
@@bradkalman2353 I am tempted to try for sure. It'd be interesting to get better performance out of this RC car. The scale top speed should be 30kph (for 359kph at 1:1).
It tends to take quite a while from the time a real car gets released to the point where we see the scale model. This is due to the licensing, model design, production set-up and then worldwide distribution. This process can easily take 3-4 years so we were lucky to get the MCL36 so quickly.
@@corey__yt3942 By the way, there is an awesome new model in 1:14 scale coming soon. I will definitely be adding it to my collection as soon as I can find one. Watch out for the Rastar Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro later this year!
12:30 not very quick?! 2.2 seconds to full speed is VERY FAST. Do you expect it to take of for air for crying out loud?! It aint a plane its a motor car and its just a toy. Even a real car like a subaru impreza takes 6.2 seconds to go from 0-60 and thats not top speed.
I am just comparing this RC car with other products in this price range. Plus, 10kph at 1:12 scale is equivalent to a maximum of 120kph at full scale. This is just one third of the real car's top speed of 359kph. That isn't really being fair on this model though as it isn't designed to be a speed machine, the emphasis is more on scale realism.
@@feropont141 Scale realism and high performance are key selling points for RC cars nowadays. Rastar wouldn't pay a licensing fee to the original manufacturer if people didn't care about the real car. Don't make the mistake of thinking these products are just "toys". There are many serious enthusiasts who collect these RC cars and there are also lots of people who modify these cars to get better performance. Just look at the up-and-coming RC brands from China who are now offering budget products offering top speeds in excess of 50mph. That level of performance doesn't suit a Rastar product but there is huge demand nonetheless.
You kinda have nice english which is rare now. Whats your favorite books? Also good reply. Performance is subjective since for some performance is simply speed and acceleration and thats what you are adamant about, lets not overshadow the other important aspects of performance such as handling, steering, and torque. Whilst fast speed is fun, it quickly brings the car well beyond the drivers view distance thus making the car uncontrollable until it is fetched. It is similar to hitting the golf ball far into the distance and then having to go fetch it it becomes a different game. Thats why there is an efficaciousness for slower rc cars since the driver of it has much more time until it goes beyond view distance and better control over it in smaller environments. Perhaps rastar cars are more grand than toys as you have led one to believe. They are one of a kind.
@@feropont141 You make some interesting points and you may be surprised to learn that actually, I am in agreement with most of them. I am an automotive design engineer by profession, working on specialist high-performance vehicles for customers worldwide. I read and write mostly technical literature and documents. Contrary to what you may think, I believe that speed for the sake of it is not good. There are many RC vehicle manufacturers making claims for ridiculous speeds. In effect, the vehicles are uncontrollable missiles on wheels. I like Rastar models for their scale realism but one of the greatest improvements they could introduce would be fully-proportional control for the throttle and steering. This is in fact being provided by some other manufacturers at prices very close to those of Rastar products. Controllability and maneuverability are far more important for enjoyment than outright top speed in my opinion. Having said that, a small improvement in the performance of these Rastar cars would be welcomed.
Amazing! I knew this F1 car was a nice model but I didn't expect it to be quite so popular. Thanks for watching and please check out some of my other videos if you have a spare moment.
Modern F1 cars are actually quite a bit larger than road cars. I tried to find the exact dimensions of the MCL36 to check the scale but didn't find anything where McLaren published the dimensional data. I did however find the 2022 regulations that state the maximum allowable width of the front and rear wings, plus importantly the maximum overall length. Comparing these dimensions with those I measured on the model it was fairly close to 1:12 scale. For example, the 2022 regulations allowed a maximum length of 5.5 metres. The model measures approximately 47cm long so that equates to a scale of 1:11.7. In the video I line up the F1 car with the P1 GTR (quoted as 1:14 scale) and there is not such a noticeable size difference.
You are right. But products like this are a balancing act. On the one side is good quality, scale realism, licensing and low cost and on the other side is better performance and higher grade electronics (e.g. proportional control). I think we are currently at the point where fully proportional 2.4GHz electronics are almost down the cost level where they could be integrated into toys like this. That would give a huge improvement in the driving experience without increasing the cost too much. I expect that will happen in the next few years.
@@SushiKyle-fp4wj If you take an RC car like this apart, you will see how many components are required to build it. Many parts are injection moulded so that is a lot of expensive tooling and then there are the electronic parts. Considering the level of detail and realism, plus the licensing, you actual get quite a lot for your money.
You might be surprised but these Rastar RC cars appeal to a wide variety of people. Yes, there are lots of young people with a limited budget getting them as their first RC cars but also a lot of older people appreciate them for the level of scale realism. I know of a great number of serious collectors of these cars who enjoy them as well. There is also a big fanbase of people who like the challenge of modifying these cars with hobby grade electronics. Anything that gets people started in the RC hobby without costing a fortune has got to be a positive thing.
If you look at a typical RC car, it is not unreasonable to expect to get performance at least equivalent to the scale. So it would be nice to get a top speed around 1:12 of the real one. Of course, the price is significantly less than this proportion of the real McLaren, so I can't really complain too much!
Hi BlackseaRC. I just want to say I really appreciate you for being very kind to your viewers. I have read a lot of comments here and some of them one may feel as “rude” but you always respond to them in a very professional and calm manner. For that alone I have subscribed. But other than that you are very informative and people like me can really learn a lot from you so hope to see more videos of this type of hobby from you. And also yes, as one commenter said before, you have really nice English. Very admirable.
Thank you for leaving your kind comment. It is always nice to have some positive feedback because it is often difficult to tell what viewers like and what they don't like. The statistics show that I have viewers from many parts of the world and sometimes the comments are translated. I know from experience that sometimes this can lead to misinterpretation and the translation can change the meaning of words slightly. I always try to reply to every comment. However, I am also aware that sometimes people are writing comments just to be controversial or deliberately confrontational. Usually, it relates to my choice of music or to say that toy grade products are not proper RC's and are 'garbage'. In these cases, there may still be something to learn and even if not, they have at least given me a free comment that has helped promote the video. Anyway, in the world of RUclips, there is no point to take offence as it is impossible to please everyone.
With regard to my content, you will see that I have a mix of 'toy-grade' and 'hobby-grade' RC vehicles, but the general theme is that I like products with a high level of scale realism. Of course, I appreciate that someone who buys a 500 USD RC car will likely not be a fan of a 50 USD RC toy car. On the other hand, lots of people collect the cheaper models and they are always more popular on my channel than the more expensive ones. Yes, if I had the choice I would love to have a collection of just high-grade RC vehicles but I try to balance it out. I am sure you will find some interesting videos on my channel, whatever niche of RC vehicles you are into. Let me know what is your area of interest? Off-road or on-road? What scale? Toy or hobby-grade? My dream is to design and build my own RC vehicle under the BlackSeaRC brand. I have the concept in my head, it is just a matter of trying to make it happen...
Idk why ppl complain about this for a cheap price😂, it's liscenced and the model is actually stunning. Few modifications and it's a Beaut!
I appreciate that this is only a toy-grade RC car but there is still a huge market for products like this. Not everyone is a dedicated RC enthusiast who wants to spend hundreds of Dollars on the ultimate performance machine. Some people just want to spend their pocket money on a car that looks great on the shelf and is a bit of fun in the carpark every once in a while. You don't need high speed to have fun.
I am planning to modify a Rastar RC car in the near future. I bought a variety of low-cost upgrade parts and will see if I can improve the driving experience without spending too much.
It’s beautiful looking replica . Love to see hobby grade electronics and shocks . I think with the level of detail they would have a market waiting in the hobby sector with cars like this 😊👍great review - thanks
Thanks for watching and leaving your comment. All the Rastar RC cars are fully licensed and the level of detail is always very impressive. I know they are only toy grade but there are lots of serious Rastar collectors who like them for the scale realism. I think soon we will reach the point where 2.4GHz fully proportional electronics are so cheap that they can be integrated into products like this. Already, brands such as WPL are using this equipment at a similar price level. It would make the cars much easier and more enjoyable to drive. I have seen a few conversions done on these types of cars and I might try myself if I can find some parts at a reasonable price.
I got this RC on my birthday a day ago. It wasnt the best but its good. I liked the stickers its realistic. It wold be better if the RC cam turn better.
I agree with you, the angle that the wheels turn on Rastar cars is never very much. I think this is to give them greater stability so they do not overturn when steering (the tyres always grip well). The emphasis on Rastar cars is usually good scale-realism and great detailing, rather than performance. Do you drive inside or outside? If you are interested in RC vehicles and want another in the future, then a machine with fully proportional steering and throttle controls would give a nicer driving experience.
Awesome you got your McLaren. It looks awesome. There are several versions of both 1:18 and 1:12 scale models.
Thanks very much! Yes, Rastar has the 2022 Ferrari F1-75 of Charles Leclerc as well as the 2022 McLaren. I chose the McLaren because it has a more interesting colour scheme and because it includes the driver in the cockpit. For some reason the Ferrari cars don't come with the driver figure.
@@BlackSeaRC You made a good choice. The car looks great! 🏆🏆
@@RCRoads If the entire livery was factory painted it would have been even more awesome, but the 39 DIY stickers were a bit of a pain to apply.
I would definitely have that thing apart and electronics swapped for professional parts in the first day I have that thing lol
I have started to get a parts list together for a future upgrade project (transmitter, receiver, ESC, brushless motor, steering servo, LiPo battery pack). I will find a new car and modify it for interest, but the upgrade parts cost will be far more than the cost to buy the model.
Welp pro upgrading cheapo rcs is only for the fun of it anyways :)
@@DeLoreanmann-du5iw Absolutely right, it is not really a cost effective way to play, more like a fun challenge to see if it can be successful.
Nice😍🤩 I only got the Mercedes W11 in 1:18 from Rastar and it is a nice looking model too.
I like the McLaren because of the bright colour scheme. For example, there is also a new Ferrari but in plain red it is less interesting than the McLaren. Also, it doesn't come with a driver and that looks a little strange to drive a RC car with a cockpit that is empty. The stickers on the McLaren were quite a challenge though. I wish they had factory painted all the sponsor logos as the finish is better.
Great video! Do you know of any new Rastar RC cars that will be launched soon?
2022 and 2023 have been quite quiet in terms of new releases. Some of the 2022 models are only just reaching the shops (e.g. BMW X6M, part number 99200). Coming in 2023 is the Hummer EV (93000) and Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25 (99500).
As always, nice video. I recently got both the Ferrari and McLaren versions in both sizes (1/12 & 1/18). These will definitely be fun to upgrade. Just did a full hobby grade modification to the 1/18 Ferrari. Not too fast (12mph) but a lot more fun. Hopefully I can make a video soon. I modified the older versions (Both sizes) of the F138. I have videos of those if interested.
Thanks for watching again. Your conversion project sounds very interesting! I always thought the larger scale F1 model would be ideal for a conversion as it has more space in the chassis area but also it has a chance to run smoother due to the slightly larger size. I don't know how Rastar claims this model has independent suspension though, or maybe the older F138 had some kind of movement there? I will check your videos.
if someone selling 1/12 or 1/18 proper decals for that car would be amazing
My view is this. Rastar wanted the buyer to feel as if they had helped to 'build' the car and for this they gave them do-it-yourself stickers. But in reality, many buyers are children or their parents who will not attach the stickers properly. Some of them are so tiny you can hardly see them. The area of adhesive is so miniscule, if you even touch the sticky surface the adhesion is lost. Also, even if you are a pro-modeler, the stickers hide the carbon fibre effect and the thickness/colour match makes them a little too conspicuous in places. On curved surfaces, the edges of the stickers can easily lift. I think Rastar should provide the car with the livery complete. This should be factory painted, like the base colours and sponsor logos that are already on the car, not stickers. That would give a much better overall result in my opinion.
I am really glad u did reviewed an F1 car , I was looking forward to that. The fact that u have to put the stickers by ur self is shocking , I wasn't expecting that at all !! Great review and presentation
At least some of the graphics are factory painted but adding 39 decals by hand was a bit of a challenge. Some of them were just a few millimetres long and really it was very hard to stick them properly. Also, the thickness of the decal is then visible on the surface of the body. The larger decals also masked the carbon fibre weave effect so I would have definitely just preferred Rastar to do everything in the factory. Unfortunately, all their F1 cars are like this. Why they did it I am not sure because you have to be pretty skilled to stick them neatly in the right places. What did you reckon to the speed? I hoped it would be faster. I guess they fit the same motor and gearing as the 1:14 scale cars but because this one is larger it is slightly slower and has a bigger turning circle. I am really tempted to try a hobby grade conversion of this model to see how fast I could make it go but I'm not sure I can justify the cost of all the parts.
The real MCL36 has a top speed of 223mph or 359kph. So my reasoning is that the 1:12 scale RC model should be able to achieve a speed of 18mph or 30kph to be realistic in terms of performance. In reality the top speed is only about 10kph, one third of what it should be...
@@BlackSeaRC I think the speed on this car based on the video is average, but I understand it's not a professional rc car , yet it will be great to have it on the collection
@@hwroadbeasts It looks great next to my McLaren P1 GTR. The scale difference even isn't that noticeable.
I have a friend who has a long, freshly paved driveway with a teardrop roundabout (incredibly smooth). I was considering getting either one of each or a pair all three Rastar 1:12 cars (F1-75, MCL36, AMG W11 EQ) to race with my friends with a homemade circuit. Do you think these cars would work for that? How much does the type of batteries used effect speed? Is there signal interference with more than two cars?
Hello there! It sounds like an interesting idea. The 2.4GHz frequency will allow multiple cars to operate at the same time without signal interference. Just be sure to power up one car at a time so it can bind with the handset. One thing to note is that these Rastar cars do not have proportional controls so you might have a few crashes when driving together in a confined space. You could always consider the 1:18 scale versions of these cars which still have a great amount of detail despite being slightly smaller. It would also be cheaper as well if you are buying a set of cars. All the cars use AA type batteries so the speed difference between brands will be negligible. The only real difference will be that a more expensive battery with higher mAh rating will offer a longer run time. You might have seen other videos on RUclips where people modify these cars to make them faster and drive better. This can be done if you are prepared to make modifications yourself but it won't be cheap.
If you are interested to find out more about modifying Rastar cars, I have reverse engineered a Bugatti Divo RC car to show you what is inside. Most modern Rastar RC cars are configured with similar components under the skin. Link here:
ruclips.net/video/TA5TsLBzEbE/видео.html
You can also take a look at @2005silver who has made some nice modifications to Rastar F1 cars.
@@BlackSeaRC thank you sir, I appreciate your dedication and interest in this kinda stuff, I don’t often come across channels that reply to every one of their comments in such a detailed manner. I will be sure to take these things into account.
@@mx1593 Thank you for your nice comments. Happy RC'ing!
Another great video my friend! It was nice to see the scale model compared with the real vehicle. Just a pity that the performance isn't to 'scale'.
I agree, the performance is nowhere near to 1:12 scale. Top speed and acceleration are not impressive on this model. It is aimed more at fans of scale realism who also want an occasional RC car.
Interesting review, good detail of the model. In fact, the detailing is very similar to the F1 1/18 scale model, but 1/12 has a plus - it's a pilot and a larger size. The quality of detail F1 rc car in 1/18 scale is also good and even comparable to diecast F1 bBurago models. If you are interested, you can see the review and comparison on the Auto Check channel.
You are right, the smaller scale F1 cars do have a huge amount of detail. With the normal car models at 1:24 scale, I think they lose a bit of detail compared with the 1:14 scale versions. They also have painted windows and no interior detail so in that respect you get a better deal with the F1 models. I think the Rastar injection moulded plastic models are perfectly acceptable as display models. In my mind the quality of the plastic moulding is not inferior to die cast metal models. The graphics are also nicely done but I am not a fan of the self-applied decals.
I have the same car.. I changed the battery to Lipo, and it gives more power and more speed... but I didn't change the motor. I have also the Redbull F1 car and already upgraded.. I installed ecs, sanwa controller with transmitter and lipo battery 3,800 mAh
That's interesting to know. I have recently bought some parts for a future Rastar upgrade project. I have a new fully-proportional RC handset, 2.4GHz receiver, ESC, brushless motor, micro steering servo and LiPo battery. I am just trying to decide which car I want to modify. Can't decide at the moment!
how much did the Red Bull one cost you?
@@BVB09_rose This is a guide to the price but it will depend where you are located: www.amazon.co.uk/KandyToys-Officially-Licensed-Remote-Control/dp/B0CVXPBWC3/
There is also a cheaper 1:18 scale version.
@@BlackSeaRC What voltage is on that LiPo battery?
@@R3troZone The LiPo that I shall be using for the upgrade project is 7.4V.
Shame the stickers arent higher quality to wrap around curves. Still a gorgeous model
Yes, it is a lovely model, I just don't know why Rastar decided to include some stickers as DIY. Maybe they thought it all adds to the experience but it is not exactly like building a kit is it! Perhaps water slide transfers would have worked better, like those commonly used in plastic model kits. The problem is that the surface is not really sticker friendly and some of them are so tiny that the area of the bonding surface is virtually nothing at all. By the time you have peeled them off and attempted to place them, half the stickiness has already been lost.
I like the fact that this model has been released quite quickly. The MCL36 was the 2022 season car and usually it takes quite a few years to get a new model into production. It would be much better if it had 1:12 scale performance though!
@@BlackSeaRC that would be killer if they put it on a 1/12 pan style chassis
@@rexrcs I always think that the licensed bodies that Rastar produce deserve a better chassis.
Hey! Are the 1:12s any faster than the 1:14s?
Unfortunately not. It is a pity that a model of a Formula 1 car doesn't have greater performance but Rastar typically uses the same electrical components in each car. This means that the 1:12 and 1:14 scale products drive in a similar way. Most people like Rastar products for their scale realism rather than their driving performance. If you are interested, I have quite a few other Rastar cars in my RC collection. Please check my Rastar playlist for other videos.
@@BlackSeaRC Ahh ok. I also own 1:14 Rastars, and I was wondering whether if bigger means faster. What about 1:18? Are they also the same speed as the 1:14s?
@@SSKARTING I don't have any of the 1:18 scale Rastar models but I do have one of the 1:24 scale models. This seems pretty fast for its size. Although it is smaller and lighter it only uses 3x 'AA' batteries, whereas the larger scale cars use 5x 'AA' batteries. Therefore, the speed you can expect from all scales of vehicles is similar and falls in the range of 4-6mph. For indoor use, the smaller scale vehicles turn nicely but if you have space, I prefer the larger scales as they provide interior detail.
how long does the car drive before the batteries die
I suppose if driven continuously in a large open space it will be around 20-30 minutes. Swapping from cheap brand AA batteries to something with a higher capacity can extend the run time. Note though that the performance will start to drop off almost from the first few minutes with AA batteries and by the end, the speed will be quite a bit less.
I got the amg one . Like it so much
The graphics on the Lewis Hamilton car do look great. There is a Red Bull F1 car as well now.
cool rc
There is not so much choice of RC cars in the F1 style in this price range so it is a nice model.
Can you unbox the rastar emilia romanga 2022 mcl36 please but not rc because its my favorite model from rastar. And its 1:24 scale
I know the product you mean (Rastar 56800) and it looks like a nice model. Because it is a static model rather than RC model it has even greater realism. I also like that the graphics are not DIY decals (as on my car). I buy all the products you can see featured on my channel and because I concentrate on RC models, I don't usually buy many static models unless I have a specific application in mind for them.
Car looks slow and handles poorly. Very realistic.
You are right, the car is not especially fast (about 8-10kph top speed) and doesn't have proportional throttle or steering controls. However, a lot of people buy Rastar products because they are fully licensed and have superb scale realism, so you can use them as a nice display model when not driving them. It would be good to have better performance though.
Entiendes que es un " juguete" para niños de 6 años ?
@@pablodanielcristofanetti7396 Tienes razón, pero te sorprenderá saber cuántos coleccionistas adultos hay de estos modelos de coches.
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@@ilosssssshx Not after last weekend in Qatar! 😁
¡Genial video! 👍🏻
Tengo una duda, no se si Rastar sacará el modelo 2023 y debería esperar a ello o no sacara más modelos y deberia comprar esté que es del 2022 🤔
Gracias por mirar y dejar tu comentario. Rastar acaba de lanzar el Red Bull RB18 (Max Verstappen) pero dudo que actualicen el McLaren tan pronto. Por lo general, se necesita bastante tiempo para poner en producción un nuevo modelo.
@@BlackSeaRCgracias por responder ✨
@@and_gogh Si eres fanático de otros tipos de deportes de motor, próximamente llegará un nuevo modelo del Audi RS Q e-tron E2. Espero agregarlo a mi colección tan pronto como esté disponible.
Are there any bigger versions?
This particular model is only available in 1:12 or 1:18 scale. The largest scale that Rastar makes is 1:10 but there are only a few RC cars available at this scale. The most common scales are 1:14 and 1:24.
I swear that rastar makes a formula 1 car kit.
They make a Ferrari SF1000 self-assembly RC car in 1:16 scale. This is the car that competed in the 2020 season and it carries the number 16 of Charles Leclerc. Part number is 97000.
@@BlackSeaRC you should review it.
@@bradkalman2353 I must say that when you mentioned it I had to search for it. I've never seen that particular model in the shop where I normally buy Rastar products. It is a very recent part number though so it may not have even got to the shops yet. I'll keep an eye out for it.
Can i buy Front wheel anywhere in sites?
Unfortunately, I have never seen individual spares items available for Rastar RC cars. I guess the only possible chance you have is to approach Rastar directly and see if they can send you one.
@ i have a same car as u
@@datobachilava3111 Did you damage one of the front wheels? You don't have access to a 3D printer I suppose?
@@BlackSeaRC The front wheel clamp, which has a large screw that helps the car turn. That middle clamp broke. I can send u a picture in facebook or on email?
Every is so good until the sound that the wheel are producing when u turn left or right. Like why???????? Why does the motor that makes the wheel spins produces this sound, cuz on 1 24 scale their is no issue to that
The steering sounds awful, I agree. The steering uses a motor that drives a set of gears. There is nothing in particular that you would think makes so much noise but they are all like that at 1:12 and 1:14 scale. A standard micro servo with fully integrated gears could easily do the same job with very little noise. The main drive motor is quite noisy as well.
@@BlackSeaRC thx bro
Did you put the decals on by hand or did you use some tools?
I applied them by hand but I think tweezers would have been helpful due to the very small size of some of the decals. Furthermore, when you touch the back of them with your fingers, some of the adhesion can be lost, especially with the smallest decals.
@@BlackSeaRC oh I see, would you consider tweezers to be useful for the bigger decals?
@@freddy1641 All the decals are pre-cut so you just need to wipe the surface where you are applying them, peel off the sticker and press it down well in the centre and work out towards the edges (to prevent air bubbles). Press firmly, especially along all the edges. I don't think you need tweezers for the larger decals. I recommend to really think carefully about the position of each decal before applying it because it is not always easy to get them correctly aligned and once applied you don't get a second chance. It will probably take you 30-60 minutes to carefully fit the full set of decals.
@@BlackSeaRC alright mate thanks for the tips, will do👍👌
@@freddy1641 No problems at all and if you have any other questions about this or other Rastar RC cars, then leave me a comment.
Can you mod these to make them faster?!?
Yes, there are a number of possibilities to make them faster but it will be a "home-made" build as official bolt-on parts are not available. Typically, the first thing to do is to replace the electronics with basic "hobby grade" electronics. This gives the required fully proportional control that enables you to handle extra speed. An upgraded motor and battery pack are the main changes after this. However, you will need to make modifications to enable the motor and battery to fit. This means cutting away some of the plastic chassis parts. Finally, the steering can also be upgraded but this again needs modifications to the vehicle structure. Quite a few people have done these modifications but it will need a lot of trial and error. Typically, you can get a top speed of 20-30mph with a small brushless motor (retaining the original gearing). Anything more and the car becomes unstable. For examples of modifications, see the following channels: @AndWeRollin and @2005silver
Can you just change to hyperdash tamiya dynamo?
@@darrenadrian2218 I haven't seen that motor used for such an application. I don't think it would be compatible as the input voltage is only 2.4 to 3.0V. Usually, these cars are modified to use a motor for use with a small 7.4V LiPo battery pack. This is a commonly used standard for small RC vehicles.
It’s the exact same spec as the new Lego speed champions McLaren formula 1 car set!
Scalextric also make this exact model for slot car racing.
I'm actually ordering the same car
There is also going to be a new Red Bull livery F1 car available soon.
Thanks
@@chip233 Just be warned, the stickers are not so easy to fit.
Can you make a video on making this faster. I have two and I like them but they are slow and the steering sucks lol
I know what you mean about the slow speed, plus the turning circle is quite large. I recently bought some parts to try a Rastar upgrade project. I have a brushless motor to improve the speed and proportional electronics to make it easier to control. It might not improve the turning circle because the basic steering geometry is not easy to change but the steering will be easier to control as the push button handset is no longer used. I was planning to modify a different Rastar car but underneath, the components are usually very similar so the conversion will apply to almost any Rastar car of this size.
Are the wheels replaceable? Do they get worn out?
Whilst the wheels can be removed, they are not available as spare parts. In reality, the performance of these cars is not so great that you will slide the car around and wear out the tyres.
What does the 1/14 scale's tip speed?
Top speed
8.2kph
8-10 kph is the approximate top speed which is not really very fast but the Rastar models are more about scale realism than good performance.
Ahhhh.... So you did go for the F1 car out of Rastar's new lineup 😊. Question is, will you get the full series????
I wasn't a fan of the 1:12 scale but decided to buy it mainly to get more variety for my channel. As it turned out, this model has proved very popular with viewers. For sure it is a nice model but I'm not a fan of the DIY decals, I wish Rastar had printed all the sponsor graphics for a higher quality finish. I chose the McLaren because the Mercedes-AMG (Lewis Hamilton) has been out for a while and the Ferrari (Charles Leclerc) has an empty cockpit (why no driver?). The Red Bull car (Max Verstappen) hasn't reached my local store yet as it is the newest release. I have no plans to get any more F1 cars at present though. Next on my purchase list is another 1:14 scale car...
@@BlackSeaRC The McLaren is really pretty. The DIY decals is a bit weird 😕. Glad this review is getting many views for your channel. Looking forward to what 1:14 you chose.
@@markieh04 Maybe Rastar used DIY decals because they wanted you to feel as if you'd helped to construct the car yourself (a bit like building a kit but on a simpler level). Unfortunately, the decals are just a pain to apply because some of them are ridiculously tiny and even worse, they don't adhere very well. I was super careful when applying mine yet some don't line up very well, others are starting to peel off and some of the orange colours have faded in the light. If they were factory printed, they would have been much more successful. This is one of the reasons why I'm reluctant to buy any more F1 cars, although I think if a group of people had them it would be great fun racing together.
As for the new 1:14 scale car I want to buy, I'm not sure when it will be available but I think it will be the best car in my Rastar collection.
@@BlackSeaRC LOL! I just noticed this video was posted a year ago. It just showed up in my subscription list 😅. Did you repost it? Yes. The temptation is there to buy them all and convert to hobby grade so we could have an F1 race but that would be divorce territory 😅😅! It would be cool though 😎....
@@markieh04 No repost but I did add a link on the 'Community' tab to celebrate Lando's first F1 win so that might have given the video some extra promotion.
The problem is that modifying Rastar cars is an expensive business. There are already competitor products available with fully proportional controls at a comparable price. If you buy a new motor, ESC, steering servo, transmitter, receiver, battery, LED lighting, etc you have spent a considerable amount of money. However, if it was there supplied by the manufacturer, the cost would only be a little bit more than it is now. Having said that, I want to modify a Rastar car in the near future just for my own fun.
I get it for 22 USD, excellent detail in this price range
That is a very good price for this RC car. There are lots of unlicensed products of poor quality that cost more than that. The only thing I didn't really like was the stickers. It would be better for Rastar to paint all the graphics in the factory for a better overall look.
Great video! I am interested to get the Ferrari Charles Leclerc 2022 as a gift. Was wondering if you recommend 1:12 or 1:18? Thank you!
Usually, Rastar road cars are produced in 1:14 and 1:24 scale. With these models the larger cars have a far greater amount of detail (including the interior and sometimes opening doors) so I always recommend the larger scale. However, with the F1 cars the difference between the two versions is much less noticeable. If you want the best scale realism, then the larger car is still the better choice. Similarly, if you will be driving outside, the 1:12 version is ideal as it will have greater stability. If you are going to drive the car indoors only, then the 1:18 scale version would probably be better.
wow that's expensive. I just got the 1:12 scale RB18 from Red Bull for $30
That's a very good price. The price on Amazon for example is 80 USD. Link: www.amazon.com/Voltz-Toys-Authentic-Licensed-Collection/dp/B0C8L393JH
Does it fit in a bottle?
It depends on how big the bottle is! Anyway, this is an F1 car, not a ship...
@@BlackSeaRC i am asking since Lando is known for bottling his chances
@@ikkezegtie I see what you mean. He has been pretty good this season compared with his team mate though.
I have big hands but i need one so i guess i should get this one
There is also going to be a Red Bull RB18 F1 car (No. 1, Max Verstappen) available soon.
@@BlackSeaRCcool
@@cyclone044 It is good to get another F1 team because previously they only had McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes-AMG.
I have te 2022 ferrari from rasestar
The Ferrari of Charles Leclerc? It is a nice model but for some reason there is no driver in the cockpit. I guess that Rastar made a licensing deal with Ferrari but it did not include permission to use Charles Leclerc's name or helmet.
Thank you. I'll keep my money.
That's why I made the review so you can see if it is the sort of product worth buying. At this price level, it has nice scale realism but limited performance. Maisto also has a 1:10 scale RC F1 car that is designed for similar applications.
@@BlackSeaRC thank you for the review. It does look like a damn good model but the performance is so so, but as you said it's cheap.
If it was $1000 I'd expect it to be perfect.
@@The.Drunk-Koala The choice of decent RC Formula 1 cars is actually quite limited. Anything with reasonable performance is likely to cost over 100 USD.
You should put 14500 3.7 lithium ion batteries.😂
😂😂😂😂😂
This RC car seems like a perfect choice for a hobby grade conversion with fully proportional controls, small brushless motor and LiPo battery. I would love to see how it performed with such an upgrade but with the cost of all the parts, I'm not sure whether I can justify it at the moment. Maybe I will try if there is enough interest in undertaking such a project.
@@BlackSeaRC you should do it some electronics aren't that expensive.
@@bradkalman2353 I am tempted to try for sure. It'd be interesting to get better performance out of this RC car. The scale top speed should be 30kph (for 359kph at 1:1).
I’m gonna stick a 18.5v 5s lipo in it
They should make the mcl38
It tends to take quite a while from the time a real car gets released to the point where we see the scale model. This is due to the licensing, model design, production set-up and then worldwide distribution. This process can easily take 3-4 years so we were lucky to get the MCL36 so quickly.
@@BlackSeaRC we’ll see in 2028
@@corey__yt3942 By the way, there is an awesome new model in 1:14 scale coming soon. I will definitely be adding it to my collection as soon as I can find one. Watch out for the Rastar Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro later this year!
@@BlackSeaRC I’ll keep a look out thanks for telling me
12:30 not very quick?! 2.2 seconds to full speed is VERY FAST. Do you expect it to take of for air for crying out loud?! It aint a plane its a motor car and its just a toy. Even a real car like a subaru impreza takes 6.2 seconds to go from 0-60 and thats not top speed.
I am just comparing this RC car with other products in this price range. Plus, 10kph at 1:12 scale is equivalent to a maximum of 120kph at full scale. This is just one third of the real car's top speed of 359kph. That isn't really being fair on this model though as it isn't designed to be a speed machine, the emphasis is more on scale realism.
Who cares about the real car its a toy for cryin out loud and besides only 30 years ago a lot of full size cars only went max of 85 mph
@@feropont141 Scale realism and high performance are key selling points for RC cars nowadays. Rastar wouldn't pay a licensing fee to the original manufacturer if people didn't care about the real car. Don't make the mistake of thinking these products are just "toys". There are many serious enthusiasts who collect these RC cars and there are also lots of people who modify these cars to get better performance. Just look at the up-and-coming RC brands from China who are now offering budget products offering top speeds in excess of 50mph. That level of performance doesn't suit a Rastar product but there is huge demand nonetheless.
You kinda have nice english which is rare now. Whats your favorite books? Also good reply. Performance is subjective since for some performance is simply speed and acceleration and thats what you are adamant about, lets not overshadow the other important aspects of performance such as handling, steering, and torque. Whilst fast speed is fun, it quickly brings the car well beyond the drivers view distance thus making the car uncontrollable until it is fetched. It is similar to hitting the golf ball far into the distance and then having to go fetch it it becomes a different game. Thats why there is an efficaciousness for slower rc cars since the driver of it has much more time until it goes beyond view distance and better control over it in smaller environments. Perhaps rastar cars are more grand than toys as you have led one to believe. They are one of a kind.
@@feropont141 You make some interesting points and you may be surprised to learn that actually, I am in agreement with most of them. I am an automotive design engineer by profession, working on specialist high-performance vehicles for customers worldwide. I read and write mostly technical literature and documents. Contrary to what you may think, I believe that speed for the sake of it is not good. There are many RC vehicle manufacturers making claims for ridiculous speeds. In effect, the vehicles are uncontrollable missiles on wheels. I like Rastar models for their scale realism but one of the greatest improvements they could introduce would be fully-proportional control for the throttle and steering. This is in fact being provided by some other manufacturers at prices very close to those of Rastar products. Controllability and maneuverability are far more important for enjoyment than outright top speed in my opinion. Having said that, a small improvement in the performance of these Rastar cars would be welcomed.
1,000 like :)
Amazing! I knew this F1 car was a nice model but I didn't expect it to be quite so popular. Thanks for watching and please check out some of my other videos if you have a spare moment.
To me it looks 1/10 scale. 18 and a half inches long that should be 1/10.
Modern F1 cars are actually quite a bit larger than road cars. I tried to find the exact dimensions of the MCL36 to check the scale but didn't find anything where McLaren published the dimensional data. I did however find the 2022 regulations that state the maximum allowable width of the front and rear wings, plus importantly the maximum overall length. Comparing these dimensions with those I measured on the model it was fairly close to 1:12 scale. For example, the 2022 regulations allowed a maximum length of 5.5 metres. The model measures approximately 47cm long so that equates to a scale of 1:11.7. In the video I line up the F1 car with the P1 GTR (quoted as 1:14 scale) and there is not such a noticeable size difference.
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Way too slow it’s a toy
You are right. But products like this are a balancing act. On the one side is good quality, scale realism, licensing and low cost and on the other side is better performance and higher grade electronics (e.g. proportional control). I think we are currently at the point where fully proportional 2.4GHz electronics are almost down the cost level where they could be integrated into toys like this. That would give a huge improvement in the driving experience without increasing the cost too much. I expect that will happen in the next few years.
Ofc its a toy, but for a price the model is actually pretty good for few modifications
@@SushiKyle-fp4wj If you take an RC car like this apart, you will see how many components are required to build it. Many parts are injection moulded so that is a lot of expensive tooling and then there are the electronic parts. Considering the level of detail and realism, plus the licensing, you actual get quite a lot for your money.
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Kids Toy 3 to 5 i guess,good looking but thats it...rubbish..
You might be surprised but these Rastar RC cars appeal to a wide variety of people. Yes, there are lots of young people with a limited budget getting them as their first RC cars but also a lot of older people appreciate them for the level of scale realism. I know of a great number of serious collectors of these cars who enjoy them as well. There is also a big fanbase of people who like the challenge of modifying these cars with hobby grade electronics. Anything that gets people started in the RC hobby without costing a fortune has got to be a positive thing.
Bro is expecting 1:1 performance in an RC 💀
If you look at a typical RC car, it is not unreasonable to expect to get performance at least equivalent to the scale. So it would be nice to get a top speed around 1:12 of the real one. Of course, the price is significantly less than this proportion of the real McLaren, so I can't really complain too much!