Axial SCX10 vs. RC4WD TF2

[slimfire]

Hallo all,

I did use the search command first but could not find a 3D ref.to comparison between these 2 scalers...

I am pretty new to this category, long experience in RC but only less than one year in this, and the only rig I have so far is a Wraith (which I have been upgrading for long time now....)

I am already planning to build my own scaler and have already spent hours reading the many threads about both Axial SCX10 and as well TF2....

I love them both, the TF2 to me is the most realistic scale look rig I ever saw (out of the box), but the SCX10 seems to have better capability with the 4 links setup but it would need some extra work to make it as nice as the TF2 Hilux body (at least in my personal opinion and according to my taste...)

I can't really make up my mind and would like to open this question in order to collect some inputs, feedback, opinions here in the forum, I know many users have built them both so I guess there will be lot of people who have had experience with both of these two RC cars.....


I will really appreciate some experienced and as well personal opinions about my question ....

Many thanks in advance

Slim


PS: I hope this is the right section to post my question.. if not I apologise and kindly ask the moderators to move it into the correct section.

[TNCrawler]

Get a scx10 and put a hilux body on it!! Best of both worlds!!

[slimfire]

Originally Posted by TNCrawler

Get a scx10 and put a hilux body on it!! Best of both worlds!!

Well that's an option for sure! But what do you think about the TF2's mechanics compared to the Axial one?


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[RiceBurner]

You've done the research, which is more capable, which is more scale. Consider where and how you plan to drive. How scale you want to go, TF has a full interior out of the box. A 2-speed and full interior can be had in a SCX but it's gonna take modification. Do you want to build or buy scaleness?

[Falon]

In my opinion your talking about two completely different rigs. The tf2 is a scale Toyota and IMO is way more realistic and a closer 1:1 replica. It performs great for a "stock" vehicle.

Now the scx10 is a total different being. It drives way different and is a more capable "crawler". It really comes down to what you want in a scaler. Something that looks scale and drives scale or something that looks and performs like a crawler. Granted if the objective your after is best performance with scale looks. Get an scx10 and put the hilux body on it.

[slimfire]

Thanks a lot guys! U r confirming my opinion, I think I like more the performances.... So I guess SCX10 would fit best my needs... and as well I can do some building work to make it more scale! Additionally I could also plan to buy them both but due to time restriction I must choose one! Thanks that helped!


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[spacecase]

if u are looking for a hilux that performs, def go with the scx10.

also, the dingo interior fits inside the hilux cab relatively easy. i did it on my project, and i think it looks great for a cheap and easy interior..

[Bananaclip]

I plan on purchasing a TF2, selling the body and axles, and using the remainder combined with the k44's. Lj build.

[Falon]

Originally Posted by spacecase

if u are looking for a hilux that performs, def go with the scx10.

also, the dingo interior fits inside the hilux cab relatively easy. i did it on my project, and i think it looks great for a cheap and easy interior..

I think Im going to steal that idea!

[Gregorius]

That's why I bought both! You want the other rig no matter which one you get ;)

[slimfire]

Originally Posted by spacecase

if u are looking for a hilux that performs, def go with the scx10.

also, the dingo interior fits inside the hilux cab relatively easy. i did it on my project, and i think it looks great for a cheap and easy interior..

Tha's what it should look like! Great job !


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[Joe$]

I would save up and buy both that's what I'm doing then you can have both.

[slimfire]

Originally Posted by Joe$

I would save up and buy both that's what I'm doing then you can have both.

Unfortunately or fortunately...it is not a matter of money in this period of my life but it's a lack of time.....family, work, and my day is gone.....:(




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[doublej]

Get a RTR honcho and your driving, buy the TF2 and your building.... while your driving.
Time will always be an issue for everyone - thats life. But you will always want more with which ever one you buy.

Damn if you do - Damn if you don't.....

[mitchr97]

1/10 T-Finder RTR Scale Truck

I've looked into this one. If you buy the tf2 body set, this could be nice for you. Though I do see hook ups (on rocks, getting stuck) some broken c-hubs (t-rex 60 plastic axles really suck in that area) and possibly a smoked servo.

A few things you could do to fix this problem:

Reinforced c-hubs:T-Rex 60 Reinforced Axle C

Servo:Hitec HS-5646WP Waterproof Digital Servo, 179 oz/in at .18 sec., HTS35646W

skid plate:Trail Finder Center Skid Plate

Plus! It's cheaper than both of those trucks! And it looks like it comes with steel punisher shafts, which will last you quite a while.


good luck!

[Bulldog]

I don't know if it is stickied or not or if anyone has mentioned it, but could we get this stickied in big red letters.

[slimfire]

Originally Posted by doublej

Get a RTR honcho and your driving, buy the TF2 and your building.... while your driving.
Time will always be an issue for everyone - thats life. But you will always want more with which ever one you buy.

Damn if you do - Damn if you don't.....

Damn true!!!!


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[Joe$]

Originally Posted by Bulldog

I don't know if it is stickied or not or if anyone has mentioned it, but could we get this stickied in big red letters.

I'll second that.

[Joe$]

Originally Posted by slimfire

Unfortunately or fortunately...it is not a matter of money in this period of my life but it's a lack of time.....family, work, and my day is gone.....:(




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I know what you mean but it helps if you can mix in some of that rc time with family time.
I involve my girls as often as I can. Some times they aren't interested but most of the time they enjoy it.

[slimfire]

Originally Posted by Joe$

I know what you mean but it helps if you can mix in some of that rc time with family time.
I involve my girls as often as I can. Some times they aren't interested but most of the time they enjoy it.

My family has supported me for years racing in 1/8 buggy gas and later in 1/10 touring electric, but now with the second child my wife became sort of allergic to RC word.... :( That's also a reason why I got in touch with this category I can get fun also w/o racing....even though also in here competition puts that special feeling of doing better than the others.....


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