Getting into remote control models is surprisingly easy to get wrong. A lot of first purchases arrive as a box of parts that still needs a transmitter, a battery, a charger and a weekend of assembly before anything moves. Others fly or drive beautifully for ten minutes, then nose into a tree and turn into an ornament because no spare propeller, servo or hull exists anywhere. For a parent buying a gift, or an adult returning to a hobby they last touched decades ago, the risk is not the price of the model — it is spending money on something that never gets used twice.
Exhobby is the direct-to-consumer store of Exhobby Limited, the company behind the VOLANTEXRC, RACENT, SUPULSE and STEMTRON brands. According to its About page, the business started in 2000 developing radio control systems for toy manufacturers, moved into RC airplane production in 2005 under the VOLANTEXRC name, and extended into boats, cars and electronic accessories in 2012. In other words, the shop is not a general marketplace reselling whatever is available — it is a manufacturer selling its own catalogue, with a stated mission of "TO HELP PEOPLE HAVE FUN WITH HOBBY!"
In this Exhobby review, we take a closer look at what the store actually sells, how the ready-to-fly and ready-to-run models are organised by skill level, what the published prices look like across planes, boats, trucks and accessories, and how the shipping, refund and warranty policies are written — so you can judge whether it fits the way you buy.
What Is Exhobby?
Exhobby (exhobby.com) is an online RC hobby store operated by Exhobby Limited and presented on the site as the official VOLANTEXRC storefront. The homepage describes the shop as a destination for "all things RC (Remote Control)," and the catalogue is split into five main areas: Planes, Boats, Cars & Trucks, Toys & Robot, and Accessories, with a separate Sales section.
The brands behind those categories are all in-house. VOLANTEXRC covers the airplanes and most of the boats, RACENT covers on-road and off-road vehicles, SUPULSE covers chargers, batteries and electronics, and STEMTRON covers toy-grade vehicles and robot toys. Because the company designs and produces the models rather than simply stocking them, the same store also carries the batteries, transmitters and spare hardware that go with them.
What Makes Exhobby Different?
Two things stand out about how the store is built. The first is the emphasis on complete packages. Across the plane, boat and truck collections, the listings are labelled RTF (Ready to Fly) or RTR (Ready to Run), and the vehicle collections state that models ship with transmitters, batteries and chargers included. That removes the classic beginner trap of buying an airframe and then discovering the radio gear is sold separately.
The second is that the catalogue is graded by ability rather than just by price. The VOLANTEXRC brand page sorts aircraft into skill levels running from Level 1 (Rookie) through Level 4 (Advanced), alongside a dedicated beginners section and a trainer category. For someone who genuinely does not know whether a 500mm brushless warbird is a sensible first plane, that structure is more useful than a wall of thumbnails.
Exhobby RC Airplanes
Planes are the core of the range and the most developed part of the RC airplanes collection. Most models are warbird scale replicas, with trainers, gliders and jets filling out the rest.
Beginner warbirds around $99
A large block of the catalogue sits at a single price point. The VOLANTEXRC P-51D Mustang 761-5, the F4U Corsair, the P40 Warhawk with XPilot stabilisation, the BF-109 Warbird and the Spitfire V2 are all listed at $99.00, reduced from a regular price of $132.00, and all are described as 4-channel RTF beginner planes. Wingspans on this tier sit in the sub-500mm class the site labels Micro — the Spitfire and Zero listings both specify 400mm — which keeps them manageable in a park rather than demanding a club field.
Brushless 500mm models
One step up, the VOLANTEXRC P-51 Mustang Brushless 500mm RTF and the Brushless Corsair F4U 500mm RTF are both listed at $169.99, down from $212.99. These are the same familiar airframes with brushless power and gyro assistance, aimed at pilots who have already survived a few landings.
Trainers, gliders and jets
For a true first flight, the Trainstar Mini 3CH RC Plane RTF trainer is listed at $71.99 (regular $89.99) and the Sport Cub S2 RTF 3CH at the same $71.99. Three channels means no aileron control, which makes the model far more forgiving. The Ranger 600S 4CH RC Glider RTF is listed at $109.99 (regular $137.99) with a 600mm wingspan. On the jet side, the F16 Fighting Falcon 4CH RTF appears at $99.00, and a second F-16 listing advertising 40 minutes of flight time is priced at $49.99 (regular $62.99).
Exhobby RC Boats
The RC boats collection lists 39 products spread across racing boats, pool boats and sailboats, and the listings lead on speed. The Arrobolt Lumen S Brushless is advertised at 35+MPH with a 7-colour LED setup for $111.99 (regular $139.99), while the Arrobolt SR40 brushless boat is listed at $103.99 with a 25+MPH claim.
Below that, the Vector 30 is listed at $44.79 (regular $55.99) with self-righting and reverse, the Atomic XS bundle with two batteries at $43.99 (regular $55.99) and a 20+MPH claim, and the Vector Lumen LED pool boat at $47.99 (regular $59.99) at 20MPH. There is also a genuinely toy-end option: a 2.4GHz RC Shark for the pool at $23.99, reduced from $39.99. Self-righting and reverse are the two features worth looking for here, since neither is universal across the range and both save a long swim.
Exhobby RC Cars and Trucks
Ground vehicles come mainly from RACENT and STEMTRON. In the cars and trucks collection, the Blue Tornado 1/16 4WD off-road car is listed at $79.99 (regular $99.99) with a 30MPH claim, the Crossy 1/16 truck at $64.99 (regular $79.99) at 30mph, and the SandStorm 1/16 high-speed truck at $49.99, reduced from $79.99. The RCS24 1/24 rock crawler with LED lighting and 4WD is listed at $74.99 (regular $99.99) and described as hobby-grade.
Two entries are worth singling out. The RACENT 1/64 Mustang "Mini Retro Beast" at $49.99 offers proportional control in a desk-sized car, which is unusual at that scale — most 1/64 RC cars are on-off steering toys. And the STEMTRON OGRE Amphibious 1:16 4WD at $39.99 is waterproof and runs on both land and water, which is why it also appears inside the boats collection.
Toys, Robots and STEM Models
Alongside the hobby-grade vehicles, the store keeps a Toys & Robot category and the STEMTRON brand, covering simpler stunt trucks, robots and educational models. The STEMTRON Amphibious 1:16 4WD all-terrain waterproof stunt truck at $39.99 (regular $49.99) is representative of this tier: cheap, robust and aimed at younger users rather than at pilots who want to tune a setup.
Batteries, Chargers and Accessories
The accessories collection lists 33 products and is built around SUPULSE-branded support gear alongside transmitters, adapters and cables. Chargers run from the 5-in-1 LiPo charger for 3.7V 1S packs at $12.99 and a 2S–3S 10W AC charger at $9.99 up to balance chargers: the M4AC at $29.99, the S6 from $39.99 and the B6 at $45.99.
The rest is the practical material the hobby quietly requires:
- 2pcs 3.7V 400mAh LiPo rechargeable batteries — $16.99
- SUPULSE LiPo safe bag, single — from $14.99; 2pcs LiPo storage bag — $12.99
- SUPULSE CELLMeter-7 battery capacity tester — $9.99
- 2pcs USB charger cable for 2S 7.4V LiPo — $10.99
- VOLANTEXRC 2.4GHz 2-channel radio transmitter with receiver — $34.99
- 4CH EAT402 transmitter — $24.99
The presence of LiPo safety bags, a cell meter and standalone transmitters is a reasonable sign that the store expects customers to come back for consumables rather than buying one model and disappearing.
Skill Levels and the XPilot System
Several of the beginner airplanes are built around the XPilot gyro stabilisation system, which the site describes as enabling easy flight and as particularly helpful for new pilots. The P-51 Mustang, P-40 Warhawk and Spitfire V2 listings all reference it. Practically, a gyro dampens the small corrections that overwhelm a first-time pilot, so the aircraft tends to return toward level flight instead of continuing into a spiral.
Completion levels are also stated clearly. RTF models include everything needed to fly, Plug-N-Play options leave the electronics installed but expect you to supply radio gear and a battery, and the trainer category — 15 products at the time of writing — collects the airframes designed specifically for learning.
Exhobby Pricing
Pricing across the store is tighter than the range of products suggests. Toy-grade boats and amphibious trucks sit between roughly $24 and $40. Beginner trainers and mid-range boats and trucks land in the $44–$80 band. The large block of 4-channel RTF warbirds and jets is concentrated at $99.00 against a $132.00 regular price. Brushless 500mm planes sit at the top of the mainstream plane range, from $159.99 to $179.99, with the P-51 Mustang and Corsair at $169.99 against $212.99; a handful of larger items go higher still, such as the Ranger 2000 PNP at $185.99 and the Hurricane sailboat at $223.99. Accessories run from a few dollars for plug adapters up to $49.99 for the SUPULSE ADP200 power supply.
Two things follow from that. First, discounts are shown as compare-at prices on a large share of listings, so it is worth checking the Sales section before committing. Second, because the $99 tier is so crowded, the choice between warbirds at that price is essentially a choice of livery and airframe rather than of performance.
Shipping
The shipping policy is region-specific and ships from separate warehouses. In the United States, shipping is free on orders over $79 and $9.99 below that, covering the contiguous 48 states via UPS or USPS. For the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria and Belgium, the rate is £9.99 or free over £79. Canada is $15 or free over $79 CAD, Australia $9.99 or free over $79 AUD, and Poland, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines $9.99 or free over $79.
Total delivery time is described as processing time plus shipping time, with a commitment that orders will arrive within 30 days and eligibility for a full refund if they do not — subject to stated exceptions such as incorrect or incomplete delivery information and events outside the company's control, including customs delays. The policy also asks customers to inspect the outer box on arrival and refuse visibly damaged packaging; where a parcel was left without a signature, it advises contacting the carrier for inspection documentation before opening it.
Returns and Refunds
The refund policy gives 30 days from delivery to return a product, and the condition requirement is strict: items must be new, unassembled and unused, in original packaging with all parts and accessories. Clearance and open-box items are sold as is and cannot be returned. Assembled, used or incomplete products are not eligible for a refund, though the policy notes they may qualify for replacement or spare parts under the warranty instead.
Return shipping is paid by the customer for non-defective returns, and by Exhobby where the return results from a shipping error or a quality issue on their side. The refund process is described as typically taking 10–15 business days in total: 5–8 days transit, 3–5 days inspection and processing, and 1–2 days bank processing. The clear implication is that if you are unsure about a model, do not assemble it — opening the box and gluing a wing moves you from the refund policy to the warranty policy.
Exhobby Warranty
The warranty policy covers 30 days from purchase or delivery, warranting that products are free from defects and fully functional within that window. Coverage is component-level: electronics including gyros, speed controllers, batteries, receivers and servos are covered, and the company reserves the right to supply replacement parts rather than a complete replacement model, with installation left to the customer.
The exclusions are specific and worth reading before you fly. Aircraft that have already been flown are excluded, as are products modified by painting, gluing, soldering or airframe alterations. Cosmetic issues such as missing paint, over-spray and chipped decals are not covered, nor are clearance and open-box items. Damage to the model caused by a failing electronic component is not covered either — only the component itself. Claims require photo or video evidence of the issue, higher-value items may need to be returned before authorisation, and the warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable.
Set against the wider RC market, a 30-day component warranty is short, and it does not function as crash insurance. What it does cover is the scenario that most annoys beginners: a servo or receiver that was faulty out of the box.
Customer Support and the Dealer Program
Support runs primarily by email. The contact page lists support@exhobby.com along with a contact form for name, email, phone and message. No phone number, mailing address or published response-time commitment appears on that page, so email is the practical route for warranty claims and spare-part requests. The site also runs a separate dealer application for wholesale enquiries, which is relevant if you run a club or a shop rather than buying a single model.
Who Should Consider Exhobby?
The catalogue points clearly at a few groups:
- First-time pilots who want a 3-channel trainer or a gyro-stabilised warbird that flies out of the box for under $100.
- Gift buyers who need everything in one box — transmitter, battery and charger included — rather than a parts list.
- Returning hobbyists stepping back in with a $169.99 brushless 500mm warbird instead of a full custom build.
- Pool and lake users looking at self-righting boats in the $40–$110 range, where reverse and self-righting matter more than top speed.
- Existing VOLANTEXRC, RACENT or SUPULSE owners who need first-party batteries, chargers, transmitters or spares from the manufacturer.
It is a weaker fit for competition pilots and scale builders who want large airframes, kit-built models or high-end radio systems — that is not what this catalogue is built around.
Is Exhobby Worth It?
On the evidence published on the site, the value case rests on three things: the models are the company's own designs rather than resold stock, the RTF and RTR packaging removes the compatibility guesswork, and the accessory range means a broken propeller or a tired battery is a reorder rather than the end of the hobby. The $79 free-shipping threshold is also easy to reach, since a single mid-range plane or boat clears it.
The limits are equally clear and worth accepting up front. The 30-day warranty is short and explicitly does not cover flown aircraft or crash damage. Refunds require an unassembled, unused product, which means the decision has to be made before the box is properly opened. Clearance and open-box bargains carry no return rights at all. And some listings — particularly top-speed and flight-time figures — are marketing claims on product titles rather than tested numbers, so treat a 35+MPH boat or a 40-minute jet as a best-case figure.
Final Verdict
Exhobby is a manufacturer-run store that is well organised around one job: getting a complete, working RC model into the hands of someone who has not flown or driven one before. The skill-level grading, the XPilot-stabilised beginner warbirds clustered at $99, the RTR trucks with radio gear included, and the SUPULSE chargers and LiPo safety bags in the same basket all serve that goal. Pricing is transparent, the international shipping table is spelled out country by country, and the refund and warranty terms are published in detail instead of being left vague.
What buyers should go in knowing is that the protection is front-loaded: 30 days, unassembled for refunds, component-level for warranty, original purchaser only. Read the refund policy and warranty policy before you cut open the packaging, keep a spare battery in the first order to clear the free-shipping threshold, and start a level below where your ambition sits. Do that, and Exhobby is a sensible place to buy a first plane, boat or truck — and a convenient one to keep buying parts from afterwards.
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