Spawn vs. Poison Spyder?

[maslin]

Originally Posted by fantomphish

I looked for ages and went the spawn mainly because it had better electronics and was about $100 cheaper (in Australia)..

The electronics in the Spawn are inferior to the older Poison Spider. The AE-2 is a Castle product, with full programming via castle link. The AE-5 is throw away China junk.

The motors are the same. The Tactic TX/RX has one more channel, but feels terrible in my hand.

[fantomphish]

Originally Posted by maslin

The electronics in the Spawn are inferior to the older Poison Spider. The AE-2 is a Castle product, with full programming via castle link. The AE-5 is throw away China junk.

The motors are the same. The Tactic TX/RX has one more channel, but feels terrible in my hand.

I don't need programing and as it's "china junk" and take all the wether abuse that its taking at the moment then for junk it seems pretty good and I like the fact if I needed to,, maybe just maybe change the drag I don't need a "link".. the controller feels fine in my hands and the last outing was 3 hours, but this would be personal as I had an original wraith RTR when it was released and didn't like the controller that came with that, in any case we're talking something that costs less than a 6 pack of beer so to complain about that is a bit............
as for the motors meh..

[HahnsB2]

I like the Tactic controller, small, light, and only takes 4 batteries, cheap too. Mines taken a beating (and a swim) so far.

The AE-2 is a good ESC, I don't care for the AE-5 at all.

[johnnyluv]

Originally Posted by Drm31078

I agree....I will have a better chance getting my permission slip signed by the boss with an RTR I think. Ha!

Go for it! Early last year, I bought an SCX10 Jeep Wrangler kit that ended up sitting under my bed for months, because my energy and focus was diminished by work and a hyperactive 2 yr old toddler. Seeing that I was going to miss out on the entire summer season if nothing changed, I sprung for an RTR Deadbolt, which allowed me to get out right away, and start learning the ropes. I had a blast for the following 4 - 5 months, and taking it apart for maintenance and upgrades really helped me prepare for building that SCX10 kit (stowed under my bed), which I did at Christmastime. RTR's are a great way to jump into the hobby and get a taste for it.

Speaking of Wraith selections and preferences, I, myself, will be opening up a Wraith Spawn kit tomorrow morning...Can't wait!!

[ussprinceton2004]

I have an original wraith kit under my bed. I already have another one that is built with 4WS