NEW Rastar McLaren MCL36 F1 (Lando Norris)

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BlackSeaRC presents a fully detailed look at the brand new Rastar McLaren MCL36 F1 1:12 scale radio-controlled car. This video includes:
- Overview of packaging
- Unboxing
- Sponsor logo DIY decals
- RC handset overview
- Close-up look at all details of the car
- Look at the real F1 car on which this scale RC model is based, including interesting tech data
- Battery installation and power-up
- Functional testing (throttle and steering)
- On-road (outdoor) test drive
- Display with McLaren P1 GTR
- Review summary with good and bad points
- Alternative Rastar F1 RC cars
This MCL36 is specifically based on the McLaren Racing Team F1 car that competed in the 2022 Formula 1 racing season. It is an officially licensed model. The papaya orange and blue fluorescent livery with sponsor logos is similar to that used for the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, Italy. In this race, McLaren finished in third place, their best result of the 2022 season. The car carries the number 4 and driver Lando Norris is represented in the cockpit (landonorris.com/). The sister car was the number 3 driven by Daniel Ricciardo.
This is a superb 1:12 scale RC model full of realistic details. Manufactured from injection-moulded plastic parts, this model features carbon fibre effect finish on the components and highly detailed front wing, suspension components, undertray, monocoque structure, cockpit with driver figure and sculptured rear wing. Tyres are hard rubber and represent the Pirelli P Zero yellow-banded C3 medium compound slick racing tyre. The model comes with some factory painted graphics but is also provided with a set of 39 DIY self-adhesive decals with sponsor logos.
This RC car comes with a 2.4GHz handset with push button controls for throttle and steering. It has an in-built antenna. The controls are non-proportional.
The part number of this product is 99800. I purchased mine from here:
www.detmir.ru/product/index/i...
A smaller 1:18 scale version is also available (Rastar part number 93300).
To see the BlackSeaRC review of the Rastar McLaren P1 GTR, also shown in this video, please click here:
• Rastar McLaren P1 GTR ...
To see a wide variety of other Rastar RC cars reviewed by BlackSeaRC, including Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bugatti, Porsche, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Bentley, etc please click the link below:
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If you are interested in scale-realistic RC vehicles from other companies, then please check the following playlists:
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About McLaren:
McLaren was founded by New Zealand born racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. He named his company Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd. Bruce was a successful racing driver until his death in a crash in 1970. The McLaren company continued racing and won their first F1 World Constructors' Championship in 1974 with Emerson Fittipaldi. In 1981, it was acquired by Ron Dennis and he established TAG McLaren Group. McLaren has subsequently won a total of 8 Formula 1 World Constructors' Championships, the last being in 1998 with a car driven by Mika Häkkinen. McLaren was renamed as McLaren Technology Group in 2015. 2023 represents the company's 60th anniversary. The group currently has subsidiaries McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive. Find out more here:
www.mclaren.com/racing/formul...
cars.mclaren.com/
About Rastar:
Rastar is a brand of Xinghui Entertainment Co. Ltd. It was established in 2000 in Shantou City, China and is a leading manufacturer of scale-realistic RC cars. You can find out more about the company and their range of RC vehicles here:
www.rastar.com
About BlackSeaRC:
BlackSeaRC was established in 2020 to bring you a regular selection of interesting videos featuring scale realistic RC vehicles, accessories and equipment. Content includes unboxings and detailed reviews, kit builds, upgrades, modifications and customisation, vintage restoration projects, RC testing and driving adventures in scenic locations around the Black Sea and more.
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@alcantaramiles Ай бұрын

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.

@BlackSeaRC Ай бұрын

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 KZfaq, 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...

@rc-dom-uk Жыл бұрын

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

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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.

@AstroYT69 7 ай бұрын

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.

@BlackSeaRC 6 ай бұрын

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.

@petercsato6742 Жыл бұрын

Nice😍🤩 I only got the Mercedes W11 in 1:18 from Rastar and it is a nice looking model too.

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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.

@NorthSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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'.

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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.

@2005silver Жыл бұрын

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.

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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.

@RCRoads Жыл бұрын

Awesome you got your McLaren. It looks awesome. There are several versions of both 1:18 and 1:12 scale models.

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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.

@RCRoads Жыл бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC You made a good choice. The car looks great! 🏆🏆

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@zanimashka3162 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Do you know of any new Rastar RC cars that will be launched soon?

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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).

@ZurihahaGaming511 9 ай бұрын

I got the amg one . Like it so much

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

The graphics on the Lewis Hamilton car do look great. There is a Red Bull F1 car as well now.

@DeLoreanmann-du5iw 5 ай бұрын

I would definitely have that thing apart and electronics swapped for professional parts in the first day I have that thing lol

@BlackSeaRC 5 ай бұрын

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.

@DeLoreanmann-du5iw 5 ай бұрын

Welp pro upgrading cheapo rcs is only for the fun of it anyways :)

@BlackSeaRC 5 ай бұрын

@@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.

@and_gogh 9 ай бұрын

¡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 🤔

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

@@BlackSeaRCgracias por responder ✨

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

@@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.

@autocheck7 Жыл бұрын

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.

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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.

@bagasid3498 Жыл бұрын

if someone selling 1/12 or 1/18 proper decals for that car would be amazing

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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.

@mx1593 Жыл бұрын

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?

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq 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.

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iqdlh9Z9p-Cpknk.html You can also take a look at @2005silver who has made some nice modifications to Rastar F1 cars.

@mx1593 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

@@mx1593 Thank you for your nice comments. Happy RC'ing!

@freddy1641 Жыл бұрын

Did you put the decals on by hand or did you use some tools?

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC oh I see, would you consider tweezers to be useful for the bigger decals?

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@freddy1641 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC alright mate thanks for the tips, will do👍👌

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

@@freddy1641 No problems at all and if you have any other questions about this or other Rastar RC cars, then leave me a comment.

@SSKARTING 8 ай бұрын

Hey! Are the 1:12s any faster than the 1:14s?

@BlackSeaRC 8 ай бұрын

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.

@SSKARTING 8 ай бұрын

@@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?

@BlackSeaRC 8 ай бұрын

@@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.

@hwroadbeasts Жыл бұрын

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

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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.

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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...

@hwroadbeasts Жыл бұрын

@@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

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

@@hwroadbeasts It looks great next to my McLaren P1 GTR. The scale difference even isn't that noticeable.

@Trija204 4 ай бұрын

It’s the exact same spec as the new Lego speed champions McLaren formula 1 car set!

@BlackSeaRC 4 ай бұрын

Scalextric also make this exact model for slot car racing.

@benoityip 9 ай бұрын

I get it for 22 USD, excellent detail in this price range

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

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.

@Unikron_snipes 2 ай бұрын

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

@BlackSeaRC 2 ай бұрын

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.

@chip233 10 ай бұрын

I'm actually ordering the same car

@BlackSeaRC 10 ай бұрын

There is also going to be a new Red Bull livery F1 car available soon.

@chip233 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@BlackSeaRC 10 ай бұрын

@@chip233 Just be warned, the stickers are not so easy to fit.

@rexrcs Жыл бұрын

Shame the stickers arent higher quality to wrap around curves. Still a gorgeous model

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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!

@rexrcs Жыл бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC that would be killer if they put it on a 1/12 pan style chassis

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

@@rexrcs I always think that the licensed bodies that Rastar produce deserve a better chassis.

@JacobRoyer-gc1io 9 ай бұрын

Are there any bigger versions?

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

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.

@thangthuy8762 9 ай бұрын

I have big hands but i need one so i guess i should get this one

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

There is also going to be a Red Bull RB18 F1 car (No. 1, Max Verstappen) available soon.

@cyclone044 9 ай бұрын

@@BlackSeaRCcool

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

@@cyclone044 It is good to get another F1 team because previously they only had McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes-AMG.

@bradkalman2353 Жыл бұрын

I swear that rastar makes a formula 1 car kit.

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC you should review it.

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@thangthuy8762 9 ай бұрын

What does the 1/14 scale's tip speed?

@thangthuy8762 9 ай бұрын

Top speed

@_planes 9 ай бұрын

8.2kph

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

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.

@markieh04 2 ай бұрын

Ahhhh.... So you did go for the F1 car out of Rastar's new lineup 😊. Question is, will you get the full series????

@BlackSeaRC 2 ай бұрын

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...

@markieh04 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@BlackSeaRC 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@markieh04 2 ай бұрын

@@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 😎....

@BlackSeaRC 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@hwroadbeasts Жыл бұрын

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

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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.

@hwroadbeasts Жыл бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC thx bro

@lmcmikeyt2206 6 ай бұрын

Can you mod these to make them faster?!?

@BlackSeaRC 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Can you just change to hyperdash tamiya dynamo?

@BlackSeaRC 6 ай бұрын

@@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.

@nyyommm9640 11 ай бұрын

Car looks slow and handles poorly. Very realistic.

@BlackSeaRC 11 ай бұрын

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.

@pablodanielcristofanetti7396 9 ай бұрын

Entiendes que es un " juguete" para niños de 6 años ?

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

@@pablodanielcristofanetti7396 Tienes razón, pero te sorprenderá saber cuántos coleccionistas adultos hay de estos modelos de coches.

@ilosssssshx 9 ай бұрын

This comment didn’t age well 😂

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

@@ilosssssshx Not after last weekend in Qatar! 😁

@ValerieYeoMJ Жыл бұрын

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!

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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.

@KolegaTomek Жыл бұрын

😗👍

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

Możesz sprawdzić moje inne filmy Rastar tutaj: kzfaq.info/sun/PLNbtVgLA4Mp7gFdycaAlia4Xg4wvu0m9x

@bradkalman2353 Жыл бұрын

You should put 14500 3.7 lithium ion batteries.😂

@hwroadbeasts Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC you should do it some electronics aren't that expensive.

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

@@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).

@tvon4966 Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna stick a 18.5v 5s lipo in it

@E.after.D.I.am.T.H 15 күн бұрын

Seems like 50% of the money went for the license, 30 to the company and 20 to the actual car. Seems very cheap.

@corey__yt3942 2 ай бұрын

They should make the mcl38

@BlackSeaRC 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC we’ll see in 2028

@BlackSeaRC 2 ай бұрын

@@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!

@corey__yt3942 Ай бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC I’ll keep a look out thanks for telling me

@bradkalman2353 Жыл бұрын

To me it looks 1/10 scale. 18 and a half inches long that should be 1/10.

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

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.

@happyhappy689 Жыл бұрын

Hal

@happyhappy689 Жыл бұрын

@BlackSeaRC Жыл бұрын

안녕, 한국은 어때?

@happyhappy689 Жыл бұрын

so good❤thanks

@user-mc5fm3tw7b Ай бұрын

大人が遊んてたら!!!恥ずかしい😅😅日本でわ５歳からてす

@BlackSeaRC Ай бұрын

タミヤ、京商、横モなどはきっと賛成しないでしょう!

@feropont141 7 ай бұрын

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.

@BlackSeaRC 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@BlackSeaRC 7 ай бұрын

@@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.

@feropont141 7 ай бұрын

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.

@BlackSeaRC 6 ай бұрын

@@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.

@xylostormgaming 8 ай бұрын

Bro is expecting 1:1 performance in an RC 💀

@BlackSeaRC 8 ай бұрын

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!