Welcome to the home of RCOCM
Explore the exciting realm of RC Of Chinese Manufacture - where innovation and modern technology propels affordable excitement into the hands of enthusiasts of all ages.
Our website is your go-to resource for insights, reviews and recommendations, guiding you through the vast landscape of RC models from China. Join us on a journey where innovation meets accessibility, and discover how these budget friendly RC vehicles promise hours of entertainment, making every moment an adventure that you can share with friends and family alike.
… but don’t click away just yet because here you can learn all about RCOCM, what lead to it’s creation, explore our current fleet of RC vehicles, plus visit the RCOCM YouTube channel and Ebay Store. Please check back soon for more pages, detailing all the manufacturers, their vehicles, spares, upgrades, electronics PLUS social network groups, events and even more!
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You can also check out the RCOCM Ebay Store for a choice selection of RC models, spares and upgrades.
Here we have featured a few of our favourite Manufacturers. Click on the manufacturer logo to visit their website and explore!
FMS offer a wide range of RC Planes and RC cars with focus on their realistic aesthetics and exhilarating performance, all while retaining a cost-effective price-point. FMS are also active in the community, participating in RC events and holding brand official games to help people focus on patience, concentration and creativity. GO FMS!
Specialising in small scale 4x4 and 6x6 crawlers, Panda Hobby offer a wide selection at an affordable price-point given their superior electronics and performance capabilities. The small scale crawlers on offer are small enough for use in the home, durable enough to survive the odd tumble and capable enough to take on any terrain outside as well!
Becoming a favourite for their highly affordable Ready To Run and Kit version RC trucks, all WPL trucks feature detailed hard body designs with detailed interiors that offer endless opportunity to personalise and make your own. Gaining a reputation for their excellent customer service, the WPL Official Store is THE place to buy from!
Haiboxing aka HBX, offer RC Bashers, off-road buggies and on-road drifters that are fast, powerful and durable. They are a cost effective option for an entry level hobby grade RC that you will not be disappointed with for it’s price-point. With a host of spares and upgrades available, these are cars that you can grow experience of the hobby without a huge bank balance!
Founded with ‘the ambition of bringing people together and enhancing lives through RC’, the focus of Rlaarlo is on fast RC cars, fast RC Trucks and RC Monster Trucks which are all available through their Official Store. These speed machines have a firm following, with many modified versions able to reach speeds in excess of 150mph!
Another Manufacturer with a huge following, WLtoys are well known for their affordable entry level RC cars but also offer RC boats and RC Helicopters as well. Their cars are often fast, capable and durable, with all manner of upgrades available, there’s the potential to personalise your RC and really push it’s limits!
Explore an entire world of spares and upgrades for your Chinese RC model!
Although you can often find model specific spares and upgrades through Manufacturer’s online stores, they are not always available. Also, once you get more experienced in the hobby, you’ll soon realise the potential of a world of upgrades which are universal. That’s where AliExpress comes in. Buy direct from wholesalers. Expect to wait potentially longer for your items, but it’s a great source for those items you can’t find anywhere else.
The RCOCM fleet
Looking for something fast, durable and affordable? This is the WLtoys A959B… an extremely popular 1/18 scale RC buggy which is fitted with an over-sized 550 motor, which out the box is capable of speeds of up to 40mph! It is an older model now which has been superseded by their WLtoys 184016, a newer, faster, more expensive model but you can still find this fast buggy still available on AliExpress at a great price. We had to get one to see what the hype is all about! Although it’s handling is a bit wild, it goes super fast for it’s size, it’s an absolute blast and is durable enough to launch off ramps and really have some fun! You can see it in action on our YouTube Channel! There are loads of spares and upgrades out there for these popular RC buggies. Check out the WLtoys Website to browse all their current models. They still have this buggy available but a smaller motor version which, to be fair, is probably a bit more suited to it’s size to enable slightly better control.
Next up in size order is the Eazy RC Patriot. A 1:18 scale 4x4 ready to run Toyota Landcruiser replica with a detailed plastic hardbody and interior. The perfect size for use indoors and out with supple tyres and soft suspension to help negotiate any terrain by keeping it’s wheels in contact with the ground for maximum traction. See the video on our YouTube Channel. Proportional throttle and steering enable maximum manoeuvrability to pick that perfect line. The bonnet opens to allow access to the battery and power switch plus the Patriot features a full compliment of LED lights adding to the realism of this model. We think this is one of the best 1:18 scale available for the price so we have these available in the RCOCM Ebay Store as well, also under £100 including the transmitter and a battery for the car. The batteries for the transmitter often don’t come supplied so these are all you’ll need to add yourself
Let’s start with the smallest… this is the Pinecone Models SG2402. It is a 1:24 scale 4x4 ready to run replica Land Rover Defender. It’s a bit unusual in that it’s an extremely detailed diecast model that happens to have extremely smooth electronics with proportional controls (steering and throttle are relative to controller input) giving it a high-end feel and is very capable indoors and out! Check out the video on our YouTube Channel. It’s also packed full of other features such as opening doors, bonnet and boot which houses the battery and power button, full LED lighting with indicators, brake lights and reverse lights. Not to forget the miniature fold-down ladder on the left side exterior and an openable case with a removable scale shovel on the right exterior! All this, including a controller and a battery for the car for less than £100 - Get yours in the RCOCM Ebay Store!
Here we have something a bit different. The WPL E1 is a 1/16 scale tracked good carrier which is based on the Russian Gaz 71. This is WPL RC’s first tracked vehicle and has proved to be a successful model which has been echoed by the number of views of our demo video on our YouTube Channel - our most watched video to date! It features twin 130 size motors which each power left and right tracks. The beauty with it’s control is that it steers using a regular controller, meaning you don’t need to control each track individually, just drive as if any other RC car using the standard WPL Transmitter. I have seen countless customisation jobs online and there’s all the space under the body to make extensive upgrades to motors, gearing, water-proofing, larger batteries, etc. WPL have also released a metal track upgrade which, in our opinion, is a must due to improve it’s duarability.
One of the trucks that started it all for RCOCM... The 1/16 scale WPL C24-1 replica Toyota Hilux Mk1. An excellent and very popular model which performs great straight out the box. The 180 size motor has enough torque and modulation for slower crawling and decent power to achieve a brisk walking pace at top speed. The standard electronics work well with the motor and gearbox, making this variant an excellent first RC truck, especially as it’s also one of the most affordable. With countless upgrades available, make yours your own by personalising with parts and accessories. The C24-1 and it’s sister model the C14 and brother C24, all run the same chassis and electronics so there’s a number of body styles and colours to choose from when considering this model. RCOCM’s version is modified with all manner of upgrades which can also be found on sites such as AliExpress and can be viewed on our YouTube Channel.
Here we have one of the most highly regarded affordable RC bashers on the market... The HBX 16889A Pro is a brushless powered hooligan which has proved time and time again that it is one of the most durable you can get for it’s size and price point, there’s always a bargain to be had on AliExpress. A brushless motor is more efficient and powerful giving more punch which enables this model to perform jumps, front-flips and back-flips while being durable enough to take those awkward landings time and time again! No video of this just yet on our YouTube Channel, mainly because I have has this the longest of all my RC’s so it needs a little TLC to get it looking good for camera! All those jumps takes it’s toll in the end, in my case the body has given up but that is all that has broken for me and I have bashed it hard!
Next up is our 12th scale MN Model D99s. A popular model with a detailed hard body and scale looks that replicates the Landrover Defender that has a big following and lots of available upgrades. Our version is completely modified - from wheels and tyres to electronics and body accessories - we have gone to town on this one and now performs like a true hobby grade rig. For us at RCOCM, modifying is one third of the hobby - the other 2/3 are playing and wrenching, to keep these models performing as they should each time you hit the trail! You can find videos on our YouTube Channel of our MN99s in the mud and at the log yard. I have been testing different wheel and tyre combinations as it’s such a capable rig to take on such tests, check out the low speed modulation achieved by fitting a Hobbywing 1060 esc and WPL RC 2 speed Transmission!
Going up again in scale, this is a 1/10 scale WPL C74 - a licenced Suzuki Jimny aka Samurai. This is WPL RC’s first in many ways - their first 1/10 scale ‘C’ Series, their first fully licenced model and their first C Series model to feature leaf springs. Every detail has been thoroughly replicated right down to the interior. With a 370 size motor as standard and counter-rotating driveshafts, this small truck packs a lot of big features! The Jimny is a very compact 4x4 in real life so it’s 1/10 scale counterpart is also small and compact which makes it roughly the same size as the 1/12 MN99s Landrover Defender. Upgrades are shared with other C Series models and are available from the WPL Official Store. This means they are readily available for you to start modifying yours straight away! WPL have just made some improvements to this model so be sure to receive yours as a true ready to run model.
More about RCOCM
In recent years, Chinese manufacturers have revolutionized the budget RC industry, enhancing the quality and performance of their vehicles to cater for the diverse needs of both children and adults whilst remaining affordable. Whether you're a seasoned hobbyist or a novice eager to delve into the exciting world of RC vehicles, these Chinese-made models provide enjoyment for all ages. With possibilities for upgrades and personalisation there is so much to the RC hobby and all of it can be unlocked with these affordable RC’s. With a growing presence of dedicated groups on Social Media, it is a great source of information to help you understand your particular model and grow your knowledge.
All this is why RCOCM was started… to be able to share such an exciting, diverse and affordable entry to the RC hobby that can be enjoyed by all ages and is something that can be shared with family and friends.