Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / January 2009

I am considering getting this
http://www.radioshack.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&product=6004330&cate
gory=R%2fC+Vehicles&catalog=RadioShack
and would i be able to use a 9.6V battery 1800mAh?
The truck is supposed to take a 7.2V.  I have about six 9.6V and I do not

How old does a child need to be before they can manage a simple RC
vehicle. I'm thinking about a dune buggy or something that can be used
in the back yard.
Can anyone suggest a make and model? Or should I just go to a toy

I am building a robot using a RoboteQ motor controller.  It has tabs o
the RC plugs that prevent them from fitting into the RC receiver.
Receiver brand is JR XR3i.
Can I just cut the tabs off and plug them in