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newblnc · 02-16-2011, 01:00 PM

hey gents, looking at getting a scx10 for the girlfriend and was wondering what was the differences in the kit and rtr? for a difference of $25 there has to be things different between the two.

jaydubya2003 · 02-16-2011, 01:27 PM

Search, not much different other than some parts available in the kit...but again use the search this Q has been answered many a time.

DOPE · 02-16-2011, 01:44 PM

the rtr kit doesnt come with any aluminium links as for the kit version does. if you are new to this hobby then i say go for the rtr kit. it is cheaper and you can always upgrade later when things start to break.

as for me i went with the kit version because i enjoy building them since that was all we had back in the 90s. i do highly recommend this route though!

cmyers1 · 02-16-2011, 02:50 PM

Its not gonna be $25 difference if you buy the kit

cause then you have to buy an ESC, Radio and receiver, Motor, and a servo. If you want save a lil $ get the RTR, but if you want some better stuff get the kit or run the RTR till somthing breaks and replace it with better components

jaydubya2003 · 02-16-2011, 03:10 PM

I hoped he had already figured out it didn't come with any electronics...but if not that's another reason to go with the RTR if you don't know enough to get the electronics you need.

2500hdon37s · 02-16-2011, 03:12 PM

kit-
alum. links
you get to put in better electronics (the rtr's arent so bad anymore)
you learn more about how it works an is built
get to do the mods while you build
get to paint the body the color you want

rtr-
plastic links
crappy motor, and rtr electronics (esc and radio are good, but the motor and servo could use a lil improvement)
dont learn about it because its pre built
takes more time to do mods
same od green body half the other honchos have

the rtr in the end will cost more by the time you get good links, a good motor, a good servo, and there are a few extra parts in the kit.

buy the kit, you'll enjoy building it, as well as enjoy it more because you built it.

lewy11 · 02-16-2011, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOPE

the rtr kit doesnt come with any aluminium links as for the kit version does. if you are new to this hobby then i say go for the rtr kit. it is cheaper and you can always upgrade later when things start to break.

as for me i went with the kit version because i enjoy building them since that was all we had back in the 90s. i do highly recommend this route though!

I would go the kit version. Due to the aluminium links. It took me a day to complete the kit build.

newblnc · 02-17-2011, 12:00 PM

i was aware of the lack of parts in the kit, but i was wondering what was in the rtr that wasnt in the kit as per differences. so its basically only aluminum links-plastic links? i wouldnt have any problems building the kit. i own other rc's and im a automotive technician so fixing things that break are a daily thing. i really was leaning towards the rtr as it is for the girlfriend and i really doubt she will be wanting to modify anything. its really just gonna be a truck for her to drive with me and her son so it will be a family affair. so the only real benifit to the kit is it has aluminum links and i can paint the body as wanted. stock electronics will be enough for her, if the time comes i will update the esc and motor but i really dont see that happening. thanks for the replies.

VintageCopal · 02-17-2011, 12:05 PM

If you like building things and taking your time with instructions and spending a little money in the future, then get the kit. If you dont like to take your time and want to buy what you get for the kit later, then get rtr.

I wish i got the kit because i wanted the aluminim links and tirod and etc. It wouldn't have been fun to build too.

newblnc · 02-17-2011, 06:23 PM

i would rather build it myself and paint the top but for the sake of saving $25 to start and still have to buy radio, esc and servo's it aint worth it for this project. who knows maybe i will be able to trade the top with someone who wants a painted one, if not i will just buy a body later to custom for her. she did say she wanted pink. lol

SDheavymetal · 02-17-2011, 08:44 PM

If you get the kit made sure you get the newer one with the 2.4 radio and new style ecs.

discgolferlee · 02-17-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newblnc

i would rather build it myself and paint the top but for the sake of saving $25 to start and still have to buy radio, esc and servo's it aint worth it for this project. who knows maybe i will be able to trade the top with someone who wants a painted one, if not i will just buy a body later to custom for her. she did say she wanted pink. lol

you also forgot the sh$tty plastic links that come with the rtr. that's a $50+ upgrade the kit has. KIT all the way unless you go for the newer 2.4ghz rtr with new esc. but then again you could get the esc seperate and a chinese 2.4ghz just as good as rtr 2.4ghz for same or less than the 299.99 the new rtr cost

newblnc · 02-18-2011, 03:47 PM

ive decided to order up the new scx10 with the 2.4 and new style esc. im sure she will love it and ill just have to order another body to paint pink. haha. i just got to wait for greathobbies to get some stock and it will be on the way. ill be sure to post up the paint job as i get them done at work which is a gm dealership and its a sick job each time.

foproy · 02-18-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newblnc

ive decided to order up the new scx10 with the 2.4 and new style esc. im sure she will love it and ill just have to order another body to paint pink. haha. i just got to wait for greathobbies to get some stock and it will be on the way. ill be sure to post up the paint job as i get them done at work which is a gm dealership and its a sick job each time.

drop the extra $50 and get the aluminum link kit. if not the rear links, and steering link will cause problems on the trail.

newblnc · 02-18-2011, 05:51 PM

well i just saw the photo on homepage of the new axial scaler so i may have to hold out till may

J.DUKE · 02-19-2011, 08:19 PM

Thats not a bad idea. The new one looks killer.

As for me, I went with the RTR, then took it apart and rebuilt it.
Also, I upgraded as parts broke, or just for fun.
Maybe a little backwards, but for me, I found it easier to learn by tearing it apart first instead of an instruction manual...

02-16-2011, 01:00 PM	#1
newblnc Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: canada Posts: 37	scx10 rtr vs. scx10 kit hey gents, looking at getting a scx10 for the girlfriend and was wondering what was the differences in the kit and rtr? for a difference of $25 there has to be things different between the two.

02-16-2011, 01:27 PM	#2
jaydubya2003 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dunedin FL Posts: 146	Search, not much different other than some parts available in the kit...but again use the search this Q has been answered many a time.

02-16-2011, 01:44 PM	#3
DOPE Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Jose Posts: 30	the rtr kit doesnt come with any aluminium links as for the kit version does. if you are new to this hobby then i say go for the rtr kit. it is cheaper and you can always upgrade later when things start to break. as for me i went with the kit version because i enjoy building them since that was all we had back in the 90s. i do highly recommend this route though!

02-16-2011, 02:50 PM	#4
cmyers1 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: pickens county Posts: 532	Its not gonna be $25 difference if you buy the kit cause then you have to buy an ESC, Radio and receiver, Motor, and a servo. If you want save a lil $ get the RTR, but if you want some better stuff get the kit or run the RTR till somthing breaks and replace it with better components

02-16-2011, 03:10 PM	#5
jaydubya2003 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dunedin FL Posts: 146	I hoped he had already figured out it didn't come with any electronics...but if not that's another reason to go with the RTR if you don't know enough to get the electronics you need.

02-16-2011, 03:12 PM	#6
2500hdon37s I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky Posts: 4,630	kit- alum. links you get to put in better electronics (the rtr's arent so bad anymore) you learn more about how it works an is built get to do the mods while you build get to paint the body the color you want rtr- plastic links crappy motor, and rtr electronics (esc and radio are good, but the motor and servo could use a lil improvement) dont learn about it because its pre built takes more time to do mods same od green body half the other honchos have the rtr in the end will cost more by the time you get good links, a good motor, a good servo, and there are a few extra parts in the kit. buy the kit, you'll enjoy building it, as well as enjoy it more because you built it.

02-17-2011, 12:00 PM	#8
newblnc Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: canada Posts: 37	i was aware of the lack of parts in the kit, but i was wondering what was in the rtr that wasnt in the kit as per differences. so its basically only aluminum links-plastic links? i wouldnt have any problems building the kit. i own other rc's and im a automotive technician so fixing things that break are a daily thing. i really was leaning towards the rtr as it is for the girlfriend and i really doubt she will be wanting to modify anything. its really just gonna be a truck for her to drive with me and her son so it will be a family affair. so the only real benifit to the kit is it has aluminum links and i can paint the body as wanted. stock electronics will be enough for her, if the time comes i will update the esc and motor but i really dont see that happening. thanks for the replies.

02-17-2011, 12:05 PM	#9
VintageCopal Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: West Linn Posts: 467	If you like building things and taking your time with instructions and spending a little money in the future, then get the kit. If you dont like to take your time and want to buy what you get for the kit later, then get rtr. I wish i got the kit because i wanted the aluminim links and tirod and etc. It wouldn't have been fun to build too.

02-17-2011, 06:23 PM	#10
newblnc Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: canada Posts: 37	i would rather build it myself and paint the top but for the sake of saving $25 to start and still have to buy radio, esc and servo's it aint worth it for this project. who knows maybe i will be able to trade the top with someone who wants a painted one, if not i will just buy a body later to custom for her. she did say she wanted pink. lol

02-17-2011, 08:44 PM	#11
SDheavymetal RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,144	If you get the kit made sure you get the newer one with the 2.4 radio and new style ecs.

02-18-2011, 03:47 PM	#13
newblnc Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: canada Posts: 37	ive decided to order up the new scx10 with the 2.4 and new style esc. im sure she will love it and ill just have to order another body to paint pink. haha. i just got to wait for greathobbies to get some stock and it will be on the way. ill be sure to post up the paint job as i get them done at work which is a gm dealership and its a sick job each time.

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02-18-2011, 05:51 PM	#15
newblnc Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: canada Posts: 37	well i just saw the photo on homepage of the new axial scaler so i may have to hold out till may

02-19-2011, 08:19 PM	#16
J.DUKE Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dutch Oven - AZ Posts: 500	Thats not a bad idea. The new one looks killer. As for me, I went with the RTR, then took it apart and rebuilt it. Also, I upgraded as parts broke, or just for fun. Maybe a little backwards, but for me, I found it easier to learn by tearing it apart first instead of an instruction manual...

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