1:6 or 1:18? Which would you choose?

[Weasel]

Ok, this really isn't much tech but which of the crawlers is better? 6th or 18th and why? I'm learning as much as I can about them and don't really know much more then they go foward and backward and can be modded. 6th are 99 bucks and the 18th are 50, so which to get? TIA

[bubbacheechee]

The 1/6 are much bigger so they can go more places and are more capable. I would go for the 1/18 they can become very capable also and they are way cheaper.

[Weasel]

I realize the size difference, I had noticed some talk about proportional throttle and steering that one has, also the bigger one seems to have less to get hung up on, while the smaller ones might fit more places or be more nimble. The last RC vehicle I had was a 89 Ford truck from Radio shack...so I know absolutly nothing.

Doing a few mods would be cool but I don't know about replacing the elctronics or anything..

[Mudinyeri]

Better? I dunno? I have one of each and, as you've already guessed, each has its own merits. After a few weeks playing with both, here are my pro's and con's.

1:6 (Jeep)
Pro:
1. Huge and impressive (size matters no matter what the little guys say)
2. Much more realistic steering and throttle response
3. Capable of crawling over larger obstacles (this may or may not matter to you)
4. Long battery life (2+ hours)
5. Battery can be charged in the vehicle

Con:
1. Huge - the weight and size of this thing are also a disadvantage (more below)
2. Expensive - more than three times as much as the 1:18

1:18 (Scorpion)
Pro:
1. Very portable
2. Less expensive (more willing to cut it up)
3. Still very capable

Con:
1. Once you've had the proportional steering and throttle it's hard to go back
2. Shorter battery life
3. Battery cannot be charged in the vehicle and a screw must be removed to remove the battery pack

My concern about the size and weight of the 1:6 is twofold. First, the weight is hard on the drivetrain. I've run roughly the same number of battery packs through both vehicles and my 1:18 remains unbroken - not so with my 1:6. Second, I have a 1:1 Jeep and thought it would be cool to take the 1:6 along for when we stop on the trails. With all my gear in my 1:1, I didn't really have room for the 1:6. The 1:18 fits nicely.

My solution ... buy one of each!

[Sean]

another for 1/18

[spencurai]

I cant stand the 1/18 controller...I have big hands and that things just does not do it for me!!

[Weasel]

well I have small hands so shouldn't be any issue....more or less wondering about the steering and gas, but don't like the high cost...

[toymaker]

GO with the 1/18

Originally Posted by toymaker

Hi, I have two of the 1/18 to me they seem to be better because they are lighter and the gear boxes are gear driven not a belt like the 1/6 plus if you are wanting one that has all the mods plus standard radio gear I have two I am thinking about parting with, just need the money. go to page 4/5 at www.intvisuals.com/twisted.htm to see them the big foot one has three packs ran throught it and the stick/tube has one pack throught it. They both have NOVAK ESC $55.00 plus cost of trucks $50.00 Losi tires and Traxxas wheels $50.00 and the radios $50.00 plus some other costs and every is like new . email me at tisrealp@columbus.rr.com if you need more info.I would go with a 1/18 . It is easier to spend 50.00 for one for parts then 99.00.