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Krawler23 · 10-21-2011, 10:01 PM

What is a decent crawler that does not cost a ton? i was looking at the ax-10, venom creeper or the losi nightcrawler are just some thoughts. any help is appreciated. thanks

DRV KRAWLER · 10-21-2011, 10:50 PM

Axial is the way to go. A ton of aftermarket and a HUGE following here. You cannot go wrong on the Ax10 or SCX10 Platforms it all depends what you want COMP or Scaler ? Welcome aboard ! ! !

DkoD · 10-21-2011, 10:53 PM

for ax10 paud right now 200$ for hop up for a crawler who climb same of night crawler

i have a night cralwer just put YHB white dot tires and you are ready for war

West Cork Basher · 10-22-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DRV KRAWLER

Axial is the way to go. A ton of aftermarket and a HUGE following here. You cannot go wrong on the Ax10 or SCX10 Platforms it all depends what you want COMP or Scaler ? Welcome aboard ! ! !

Same here...

Cann't go wrong with a AX-10 . .

fishonron · 10-22-2011, 04:13 PM

I like losi's for the worm axles. Yes they need love but
I believe it is worth it for thr performance. I also have a creeper but would not recommend that for a newbie.
Oh Yeah! night crawler BND's are now $199.!!

Krawler23 · 10-22-2011, 06:31 PM

ugh i am torn some say axial others say losi. so i am still unsure. i like axial for the aftermarket and the amount of rock crawlers they make, but i still am not sure.

DRCrawlGood · 10-22-2011, 07:20 PM

AX10 all day in my opinion. Plenty of them around for cheap and plenty of parts and setup help. Its a great crawler that can grow with you if you decide to progress into the hobby.

Krawler23 · 10-23-2011, 02:41 PM

thanks for all the replies, anymore wanna help out

LUNAticCrawlingCrew · 10-23-2011, 02:58 PM

both the ax10 and night crawler are great rigs. they both crawl good out of the box but once you get into it the ax10 will have more aftermarket support but so will the nightcrawler so if i were you i would go with which ever one accomidates to your wallet best for now then upgrade later once you feel that you for sure like it. hope this helps,
Bobby

weeble163 · 10-23-2011, 05:28 PM

if ur looking for a moa u could have a look at rc4wd rtr

Mk42 MOA Crawler RTR with 2.4Ghz Radio

ive had it for a few months and only had to replace servo horn

i think its a good first moa for the price

hoghead5150 · 10-23-2011, 07:09 PM

depends on where you live! check your local hobby shop and see what they carry. i've heard rumors that losi is discontinuing the comp crawler, and i bet the night crawler won't be far behind. with the axial you can get any part you want! it's alot easier to go and LOOK at the part instead of buying off the net and HOPING you ordered the right stuff.

i'm a noob to, i bought a axial wraith. i love it! i don't want to scare you, but as soon as you get a crawler you will start modifying it. i don't want to think about how much i have in mine now!!

West Cork Basher · 10-24-2011, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hoghead5150

depends on where you live! check your local hobby shop and see what they carry. i've heard rumors that losi is discontinuing the comp crawler, and i bet the night crawler won't be far behind. with the axial you can get any part you want! it's alot easier to go and LOOK at the part instead of buying off the net and HOPING you ordered the right stuff.

i'm a noob to, i bought a axial wraith. i love it! i don't want to scare you, but as soon as you get a crawler you will start modifying it. i don't want to think about how much i have in mine now!!

I agree .. What ever crawler you do buy, make sure you can buy spare's...

..

MudboyNJ · 10-24-2011, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hoghead5150

depends on where you live! check your local hobby shop and see what they carry. i've heard rumors that losi is discontinuing the comp crawler, and i bet the night crawler won't be far behind. with the axial you can get any part you want! it's alot easier to go and LOOK at the part instead of buying off the net and HOPING you ordered the right stuff.

i'm a noob to, i bought a axial wraith. i love it! i don't want to scare you, but as soon as you get a crawler you will start modifying it. i don't want to think about how much i have in mine now!!

I'd have to say that this is one of the best answers yet. I hate the fact that I have to order everything for mine. Downtime would be alot less if I had a local hobby shop carrying parts that I need when they break.

West Cork Basher · 10-24-2011, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MudboyNJ

I'd have to say that this is one of the best answers yet. I hate the fact that I have to order everything for mine. Downtime would be alot less if I had a local hobby shop carrying parts that I need when they break.

You guys are so lucky.... I live in West Cork IRELAND,
if I went into my local hobby shop/store

(50mile round trip)
and mentioned Rockcrawling
they'd think I was talking about crawling across a stoney field on my hands and knees while drunk . . .

I to order every thing for the UK or USA...for my AX-10.

As for now, I'm waiting on Li-Po's from Hobbyking (prob arrive next month)
21turn motor / 54t Spur gear / 12t pinion gear from the UK , they should arrive this week some time...

.

Krawler23 · 10-24-2011, 03:50 PM

Mk42 MOA Crawler RTR with 2.4Ghz Radio
i have never even heard of this brand. is this better than an axial ax 10?

un4givn85 · 10-26-2011, 11:47 AM

the ax-10 was a great starting rig for me personally
i am now going to start to convert it to an scx10

Krawler23 · 10-26-2011, 05:50 PM

does anyone know much about that mk42, as far as quality and parts availability?

hoghead5150 · 10-26-2011, 06:12 PM

it is a decent crawler. its a moa rig (motor on axle) where the ax-10 is a shafty (one motor, driveshafts to the axles). like all of these, your gonna break stuff and upgrade. check out the bully section and you can find out more about the mk42. basically it's a cheap build on good bully axles.

where do you live?

JackJ · 10-27-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by West Cork Basher

if I mentioned Rockcrawling
they'd think I was talking about crawling across a stoney field on my hand and knees while drunk . . .

Would this be a competitive event? Where do I sign up?

West Cork Basher · 10-27-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JackJ

Would this be a competitive event? Where do I sign up?

Yes...
At the nearest Pub ( "Bar" for are state side friends

)
Rules...
Must live in the country side... ( the more rural the better )
Drink as much alcohol as you can...
Find your way home as the crow flys (in a straight line)...
.................................................. .................................................. .....

10-21-2011, 10:01 PM	#1
Krawler23 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: smithville Posts: 642	Good crawler for a newb? What is a decent crawler that does not cost a ton? i was looking at the ax-10, venom creeper or the losi nightcrawler are just some thoughts. any help is appreciated. thanks

10-21-2011, 10:50 PM	#2
DRV KRAWLER RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sonora, CA Posts: 1,664	Axial is the way to go. A ton of aftermarket and a HUGE following here. You cannot go wrong on the Ax10 or SCX10 Platforms it all depends what you want COMP or Scaler ? Welcome aboard ! ! !

10-21-2011, 10:53 PM	#3
DkoD Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2011 Location: quebec city Posts: 71	for ax10 paud right now 200$ for hop up for a crawler who climb same of night crawler i have a night cralwer just put YHB white dot tires and you are ready for war

10-22-2011, 04:13 PM	#5
fishonron Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 01028 Posts: 36	I like losi's for the worm axles. Yes they need love but I believe it is worth it for thr performance. I also have a creeper but would not recommend that for a newbie. Oh Yeah! night crawler BND's are now $199.!!

10-22-2011, 06:31 PM	#6
Krawler23 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: smithville Posts: 642	ugh i am torn some say axial others say losi. so i am still unsure. i like axial for the aftermarket and the amount of rock crawlers they make, but i still am not sure.

10-22-2011, 07:20 PM	#7
DRCrawlGood RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Amish Buggy PA Posts: 1,100	AX10 all day in my opinion. Plenty of them around for cheap and plenty of parts and setup help. Its a great crawler that can grow with you if you decide to progress into the hobby.

10-23-2011, 02:41 PM	#8
Krawler23 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: smithville Posts: 642	thanks for all the replies, anymore wanna help out

10-23-2011, 02:58 PM	#9
LUNAticCrawlingCrew Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: El Paso Posts: 191	both the ax10 and night crawler are great rigs. they both crawl good out of the box but once you get into it the ax10 will have more aftermarket support but so will the nightcrawler so if i were you i would go with which ever one accomidates to your wallet best for now then upgrade later once you feel that you for sure like it. hope this helps, Bobby

10-23-2011, 05:28 PM	#10
weeble163 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kelowna Canada Posts: 138	if ur looking for a moa u could have a look at rc4wd rtr Mk42 MOA Crawler RTR with 2.4Ghz Radio ive had it for a few months and only had to replace servo horn i think its a good first moa for the price

10-23-2011, 07:09 PM	#11
hoghead5150 Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: poteau Posts: 996	depends on where you live! check your local hobby shop and see what they carry. i've heard rumors that losi is discontinuing the comp crawler, and i bet the night crawler won't be far behind. with the axial you can get any part you want! it's alot easier to go and LOOK at the part instead of buying off the net and HOPING you ordered the right stuff. i'm a noob to, i bought a axial wraith. i love it! i don't want to scare you, but as soon as you get a crawler you will start modifying it. i don't want to think about how much i have in mine now!!

10-24-2011, 03:50 PM	#15
Krawler23 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: smithville Posts: 642	Mk42 MOA Crawler RTR with 2.4Ghz Radio i have never even heard of this brand. is this better than an axial ax 10?

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10-26-2011, 11:47 AM	#16
un4givn85 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East Helena Posts: 21	the ax-10 was a great starting rig for me personally i am now going to start to convert it to an scx10

10-26-2011, 05:50 PM	#17
Krawler23 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: smithville Posts: 642	does anyone know much about that mk42, as far as quality and parts availability?

10-26-2011, 06:12 PM	#18
hoghead5150 Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: poteau Posts: 996	it is a decent crawler. its a moa rig (motor on axle) where the ax-10 is a shafty (one motor, driveshafts to the axles). like all of these, your gonna break stuff and upgrade. check out the bully section and you can find out more about the mk42. basically it's a cheap build on good bully axles. where do you live?

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