[FrogPrince82]

Having just got back into RC racing, the first thing I grabbed was a magazine to see how much had changed during my time away. They are very easy to grab and read, with plenty of information that helps bring you up to speed with what's on the market etc. although this is mainly through the adverts!

I agree that there is not enough "real" criticism of the kits available, presumably worried about upsetting people, which would stop their supply of free stuff. I remember looking through the last 4-5 copies of Racer and I didn't see a single review score less than 4 stars, despite some significant "worries" being highlighted by the reviewer. This is counter intuitive though as there are many magazines that review items, and it is precisely because of their strict, detailed and through testing reports that people buy the magazines and manufacturers still send on their wares, mainly due to the readership volumes.

I think that the perfect format for these magazines would be a cross between What Car and Autosport (2 magazines I've looked at regularly for years). One provides detailed, trusted and informative reporting and testing of new kit on the market. The other provides a great review and reporting service for all levels and classes of motorsport (from F1, Le Mans, WRC, British TC, DTM, Club Minis, Hill Climbs etc.) which appeal to those who cannot get to these events themselves.

This I feel would then be able to appeal to all of hose inf=volved in RC, from newbies, to bashers to racers, regardless of scale and class.

I do like Racer's info sheets on what kit racers are using at each event, which is great for newbies, but most of their international event reporting comes straight from manufacturers so it is completely biased and ofton ignores other manufacturers' racers and results!

Just a thought!