Ash has a good workability and is able to hold a screw or nail quite well. Ash also takes glue well.

Ash is easy to work with and takes a finish well.

Mahogany Mahogany can reach towering heights of 175 feet or more and have a butressed trunk several feet in diameter.

Mahogany has a light purple or pink heartwood which darkens after being exposed to air. In contrast sapwood is an off-white to yellow color. Mahogany has a medium to course texture.

Mahogany is somewhat tricky to work with. Sharp tools are a must to prevent grain from being torn. Mahogany is quite easy to get a good surface for finishing and takes glue well.

Butternut Butternut (Juglans cinerea) can be found in south east United States and into southern Ontario and Quebec. Butternut can normally be found along clearings and edge of forests.

The tree itself grows quite tall sometimes reaching one hundred feet tall and 3 feet in diameter.

In general butternut has a white or light brown sapwood with brown or chestnut heartwood.

Butternut is easy to work with and takes a finish well.

Capable of reaching speeds of up to 80 miles per hour (with amazing Schumacher Nitro SST Fusion model), these cars provide intense thrills for people of all ages.

If you opt to buy high-ticket models of radio control cars, your expenses don't stop with initial purchase.

There are fuels costs, maintenance costs, and money that you'll want to spend on all of those very cool accessories such as custom wheels and tires, enhanced radio transmitters, light kits, custom shock absorbers, carrying cases, display stands, souped-up engines, and a lot more.

If you are just starting out in radio control car hobby, I suggest that you purchase one of inexpensive electric or gas models first. This will enable you to get hang of hobby without investing a lot. If you decide that you're hooked, you can always trade up to more powerful (and expensive) models.

One of great things about being a radio control car hobbyist is how many other people share your interests.

There are thousands upon thousands of enthusiasts in U.S. alone.

You'll find clubs, race teams, retailers, magazines, Internet user groups, book, and even videos that will help you learn more, meet new friends, and stay current on happenings on this great family hobby.