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bent · 10-13-2009, 12:59 PM

I was just wondering what one of these rigs cost I have been thinking of getting me another one. (as in a scale truck) I looked on the axial site and they have 2 prices quoted for the truck. None the less I definantly want one. Also about how fast is the 27T that comes with it. I mean is it geard slow or???

proraptor · 10-13-2009, 01:24 PM

They are about $299.99...The truck isnt going to be very fast as its a scale crawler

bent · 10-13-2009, 05:21 PM

Right I knew it wasnt going to be fast but all the vids I have found of it after posting this shows it to be fast enough to catch air. My question I guess was mostly pointed at the gearing in the truck.

Thanks for the answer though.

proraptor · 10-14-2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bent

Right I knew it wasnt going to be fast but all the vids I have found of it after posting this shows it to be fast enough to catch air. My question I guess was mostly pointed at the gearing in the truck.

Thanks for the answer though.

It will do wheelies

snax · 10-14-2009, 11:20 AM

Crunks is a liar, dads only 59 (1950-2009=59)
but he did convince the old man to get the scx-10
itll hopefully be here friday

thanks for lettin me in the forum too guys. lil brother tag along.

crunky · 10-14-2009, 12:09 PM

ahhaaahaaa... awesome first post there snax !
yea well at least pops is trail ready.

no more T-maxx shit weeeeeeeeee !

FireWire79 · 10-14-2009, 12:24 PM

Does anyone know if the ESC will handle 3s lipos? I have a few of them from my Mini Revo and am planning on dropping them into my scaler, and I just need to know if I need to buy a new ESC or it can wait until I want to buy a new ESC.

DrunkDriver · 10-14-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireWire79

Does anyone know if the ESC will handle 3s lipos? I have a few of them from my Mini Revo and am planning on dropping them into my scaler, and I just need to know if I need to buy a new ESC or it can wait until I want to buy a new ESC.

You will need a new ESC for 3s Lipo. I recommend a Tekin FXR. But if you go that route you might want to buy a higher turn motor as the FXR is not rated for a 27t with 3s. Some people run HH cobalts with theirs though with good results, I just know what the book says.

If you were going to do that I would just build the kit version right from the start to get what you want.

And if anybody here cares to be techincal, its not a true Scaler because the body is not a replica of a true full scale vehicle. I am referencing 1BJB from his scale guidelines in the other forum. It may look close to something, but its not.

I will say it does look good though. I just know in a month they will be very common and cookie cutter.

Drunk

FireWire79 · 10-16-2009, 10:24 AM

I'm not going to be running that body. And as for power, I've considered several different options and am looking for the best of both world, crawling, and enough speed to be fun, around 25-30. I have considered a Tekin FX-R 35t combo on 3s, as well as a HH 10t on 3s with CC Sidewinder or Crawlmaster ESC. I am hesitant to go with a puller motor though, due to the size of it, as I know the can is longer than a standard 540 series motor.

I will need to figure out if I can flip the tranny, or go the route of GRU and T-case, it depends on space and motor length.

As for getting the TR vs the Kit, it costs more to get the bumpers and rock rails than it does to make my own metal links. Plus, I like the bumpers that come with the TR, they should look sweet on my Silverado body.

Hmmm.....to many choices....I forgot to consider dropping the additional $100 for new ESC/motor combo. Damn, back to the spreadsheet.

DrunkDriver · 10-17-2009, 06:55 AM

30mph in a SCX10? Im sure it can be done but its going to take more than a hot motor and lots of juice.

Its not cheap to go fast. You might have to put in the optional higher geared ring a pinion.

I will just tell you that you want the kit not the TR, if this is what you want to do.

Drunk

2500hdon37s · 10-17-2009, 07:01 PM

what pinions did the TR come with? and if i where to get a new crawler right now this would be the one! its so tight!

GP40X · 10-18-2009, 12:18 AM

I was originally going to buy a kit but after pricing every thing out, even with a radio change (adding an Airtronics 2.4 receiver) and a 55 turn motor it will still be cheaper to get the RTR. BTW, does the stock Axial ESC have a drag brake?

jim_w · 10-18-2009, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GP40X

does the stock Axial ESC have a drag brake?

I'm interested in the answer to this question. I know my RockRacer esc didn't have a drag brake. Kinda silly IMO to sell a crawler/trail truck without a drag brake. Of course Axial isn't the ONLY one doing it! First thing I had to do was replace the ESC with a MM.

Regards, Jim.

jim_w · 10-18-2009, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GP40X

I was originally going to buy a kit but after pricing every thing out, even with a radio change (adding an Airtronics 2.4 receiver) and a 55 turn motor it will still be cheaper to get the RTR. BTW, does the stock Axial ESC have a drag brake?

I'm in the same boat. Been wanting a SCX10 since it came out. Now the TR is pouring gas on the fire!!

I can get the TR for 240.00 with my Tower SS membership. I like the look of the TR much more than the kit SCX10.

Regards, Jim.

canadianbacon · 10-18-2009, 09:01 AM

I should be getting my TR in the next couple weeks, whenever Great Hobbies gets more in.

FireWire79 · 10-18-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrunkDriver

30mph in a SCX10? Im sure it can be done but its going to take more than a hot motor and lots of juice.

Its not cheap to go fast. You might have to put in the optional higher geared ring a pinion.

I will just tell you that you want the kit not the TR, if this is what you want to do.

Drunk

I was able to squeeze about 15ish out of a SCX10 with a XL5 ESC and 12T Titan out of a Slash. Not to bad over all, definitely a lot faster than I was expecting, and I am willing to bet, that with a little gearing, and the right motor/ESC combo I can get around 20-25ish out of it.

Good thing I have an IR temp gun for my racing rigs. This should just be a matter of getting the right motor and ESC in conjunction with gearing. Basic stuff really.

badger · 12-07-2009, 05:35 PM

I took Thanksgiving week off and went fishing one of the days up at Lake Camanche, brought my SCX10 TR with me. There was some nice scaler terrain to drive and fortunately I brought my camera with me.

Here are some shots from the fishing/crawling trip.

My favorite

MaxxPain · 12-07-2009, 07:53 PM

Wow, pretty cool. Nice pics. That brings back some memories. We use to have a place there in the 80's. Loved it. We were on the side with the water slides. I think that was South Shore. Cant remember. Be so long.

grimgard · 12-08-2009, 11:09 AM

Plastic steering links, antena hole in the middle of the hood and cheap electronics, I'll stick with the kit version. I do like the different bodies Axial is comming out with.

proraptor · 12-08-2009, 11:46 AM

The stock esc that comes with the tr kind of sucks. There is no drag brake and it seems to cut out all the time

10-13-2009, 12:59 PM	#21
bent Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kaufman Posts: 451	hmmmmm I was just wondering what one of these rigs cost I have been thinking of getting me another one. (as in a scale truck) I looked on the axial site and they have 2 prices quoted for the truck. None the less I definantly want one. Also about how fast is the 27T that comes with it. I mean is it geard slow or???

10-14-2009, 12:09 PM	#26
crunky I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend Posts: 2,102	ahhaaahaaa... awesome first post there snax ! yea well at least pops is trail ready. no more T-maxx shit weeeeeeeeee ! Last edited by crunky; 10-14-2009 at 12:49 PM.

10-13-2009, 01:24 PM	#22
proraptor I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2009 Location: anaheim Posts: 155	They are about $299.99...The truck isnt going to be very fast as its a scale crawler

10-13-2009, 05:21 PM	#23
bent Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kaufman Posts: 451	Right I knew it wasnt going to be fast but all the vids I have found of it after posting this shows it to be fast enough to catch air. My question I guess was mostly pointed at the gearing in the truck. Thanks for the answer though.

10-14-2009, 11:20 AM	#25
snax Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wareham Posts: 17	Crunks is a liar, dads only 59 (1950-2009=59) but he did convince the old man to get the scx-10 itll hopefully be here friday thanks for lettin me in the forum too guys. lil brother tag along.

10-14-2009, 12:24 PM	#27
FireWire79 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stuck in Missouri for now. Posts: 284	Does anyone know if the ESC will handle 3s lipos? I have a few of them from my Mini Revo and am planning on dropping them into my scaler, and I just need to know if I need to buy a new ESC or it can wait until I want to buy a new ESC.

10-16-2009, 10:24 AM	#29
FireWire79 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stuck in Missouri for now. Posts: 284	I'm not going to be running that body. And as for power, I've considered several different options and am looking for the best of both world, crawling, and enough speed to be fun, around 25-30. I have considered a Tekin FX-R 35t combo on 3s, as well as a HH 10t on 3s with CC Sidewinder or Crawlmaster ESC. I am hesitant to go with a puller motor though, due to the size of it, as I know the can is longer than a standard 540 series motor. I will need to figure out if I can flip the tranny, or go the route of GRU and T-case, it depends on space and motor length. As for getting the TR vs the Kit, it costs more to get the bumpers and rock rails than it does to make my own metal links. Plus, I like the bumpers that come with the TR, they should look sweet on my Silverado body. Hmmm.....to many choices....I forgot to consider dropping the additional $100 for new ESC/motor combo. Damn, back to the spreadsheet.

10-17-2009, 06:55 AM	#30
DrunkDriver Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fresno Posts: 338	30mph in a SCX10? Im sure it can be done but its going to take more than a hot motor and lots of juice. Its not cheap to go fast. You might have to put in the optional higher geared ring a pinion. I will just tell you that you want the kit not the TR, if this is what you want to do. Drunk

10-17-2009, 07:01 PM	#31
2500hdon37s I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky Posts: 4,630	what pinions did the TR come with? and if i where to get a new crawler right now this would be the one! its so tight!

10-18-2009, 12:18 AM	#32
GP40X Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 91	I was originally going to buy a kit but after pricing every thing out, even with a radio change (adding an Airtronics 2.4 receiver) and a 55 turn motor it will still be cheaper to get the RTR. BTW, does the stock Axial ESC have a drag brake?

10-18-2009, 09:01 AM	#35
canadianbacon RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Moncton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,962	I should be getting my TR in the next couple weeks, whenever Great Hobbies gets more in.

12-07-2009, 05:35 PM	#37
badger Diggin' the new SCX10 II! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 11,402	I took Thanksgiving week off and went fishing one of the days up at Lake Camanche, brought my SCX10 TR with me. There was some nice scaler terrain to drive and fortunately I brought my camera with me. Here are some shots from the fishing/crawling trip. My favorite

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12-07-2009, 07:53 PM	#38
MaxxPain Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area (RWC) Posts: 536	Wow, pretty cool. Nice pics. That brings back some memories. We use to have a place there in the 80's. Loved it. We were on the side with the water slides. I think that was South Shore. Cant remember. Be so long.

12-08-2009, 11:09 AM	#39
grimgard I joined the Band! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,024	Plastic steering links, antena hole in the middle of the hood and cheap electronics, I'll stick with the kit version. I do like the different bodies Axial is comming out with.

12-08-2009, 11:46 AM	#40
proraptor I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2009 Location: anaheim Posts: 155	The stock esc that comes with the tr kind of sucks. There is no drag brake and it seems to cut out all the time

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