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Old 01-11-2012, 01:32 PM   #101
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The trend in the r/c world seems to be shifting to scale cars/trucks which is why I think more people have joined the crawling community with scalers. Heck I got hooked on an SCX-10 when I still pouring money into my AX10 shafty rig.

If you just take a look back a few years ago scaling was not nearly where it is today. Obviously Tamiya has always been as scale as possible when it comes to their ABS based cars/trucks. They have kept true to their roots.

The scaler explosion started with off road SCT's IMO. With every company trying to make a better performing truck with a cooler body...then Axial came out with the SCX-10 ppl got hooked fast followed by HPI doing scale with their Cup Racer line...MTDT...etc. HPI has been sort of scale as they cover a broad array of cars/trucks with parts available everywhere.
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Old 01-11-2012, 01:47 PM   #102
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well i have seen both sides..i started crawln pro for we-rock,urock,and neurock,in the unlimited class in 05,at any comp there was 25-30 rigs just in my class,then in the past couple years it droped to 3 or 4 in the east so i got out..but the pro mods tripled it put EVERYBODY on the same playn field..big money or no money..just like the scaler and comp buggy thing..i like to ride period...i will build a jeep scaler soon but will always have a comp rig readyits realy what u want cus your the one payn for it..jmo
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Old 01-11-2012, 02:04 PM   #103
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I'm fairly new to the crawler scene. I joined up in April 2011 when I traded my T-maxx 3.3 to a scx10 based rig. I went to a few of the local comps here and liked what I seen. The thing was there were only 4-5 guys that had 2.2 comp crawlers. I bought a xr10 kit and built it but traded it off before I ever drove it outside. I like the scaler rigs, and thats what are mostly around locally to me also. Most of the guys switched to them. There really aren't many places local to me suited for a comp crawler but you can find trails and such easily for a scaler. I just wish there were more local guys than what there are here. There are only 5-6 people who meet up locally.
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Old 01-11-2012, 03:03 PM   #104
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Why does it matter? People do what they want and I have more fun with scale. Plus I can run scale anywhere and have a good time, without some good rocks comp crawlers are mighty boring.

I don't begrudge what anyone else wants to do or has interest in though. Some people like to collect boogers, who am I to say they're wrong?
I want so see you Booger collection
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Old 01-11-2012, 06:13 PM   #105
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I would love to build a scaler. But as of now i dont think its possible. If money was no issue.......
hmmmm .......
Daydream time:
1:1 scale comp rig. (Where can i buy 3prius quickcharger?).....zzzzzzz
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Old 01-11-2012, 11:13 PM   #106
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I think its simple. I have had crawlers that cost as much as my real
Crawler and toys as simple as a tyco turbo hopper. But when i
Picked up a cc-01 wrangler i would not have belived how big a smile
That it put on my face! Basic suspention and tip happy trail ridding,
Also if i hand it to my wife when she gripes about me playing
With toys she dont have i dont have to worry to much about her
Learning to drive. And no matter who you are , when you almost
Make a snow pile peek or the driver falls out during a roll its alway
fun! Other hand when you have a 2k crawler and you dont
Even place at a crawl!, punches get tossed lol ( not my bag ) toys are
For fun!! Period!

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Old 01-12-2012, 04:56 AM   #107
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I started with an AX-10, still comp with it now.
Then I saw scale trucks when I meet up with some other local guys.
Thats when I realized I was stuck on an island of rock while scale trucks could explore the sea of trails around the island.
So I bought a Honcho, now I can go off for a drive through the bush when ever i want.
I can still play on the rocks(maybe not so hard core though), but now I can drive trails and play in the creeks as well.
The scaler is good for going for a drive and competing, but the crawler is only good for competing.
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Old 01-12-2012, 10:23 AM   #108
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The scaler is good for going for a drive and competing, but the crawler is only good for competing.
There's no law against driving your comp rig off course.
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Old 01-12-2012, 10:38 AM   #109
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I was Nitro truck crazy at first when I got into RC's. Then fell into the brushless on road thing for a while , you thought I had a 1/10 car lot in my driveway. But I made a trade with some one a SCX 10 Dingo and into scale trucks completely. Only kept a few cars that I will never let go! But my plan for this year is to increase my fleet with at least 2 more trucks , and yes scale !
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Old 01-12-2012, 02:25 PM   #110
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My pro comp truck in 2007 when Mashers/Moabs and TLT's were the only choice:



My current Class 3 scale truck that I'm building:



Need I say more?
THAT is cool.

500 Wraiths all with different skins and axle covers is not.


I wish I could encourage the younger generation that has made RTR the primary section of this hobby to build kits and learn that building is part of the fun.

You know exactly what to replace and just need a parts blow up on your computer and you order your part. I see kids bringing is slashes for broken a-arms and because the slash didnt come with a service manual they don't know how to repair it....

Sad really.

Everyone should be required to build a classic Tamiya Re-release kit of their choosing.

With hobbypartz/hobbyking pricing they can get a receiver transmitter for $30, a charger for $30 and a few batteries as well. Hell maybe even a brushless setup!
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Old 01-12-2012, 02:29 PM   #111
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I would love to build a scaler. But as of now i dont think its possible. If money was no issue.......
hmmmm .......
Daydream time:
1:1 scale comp rig. (Where can i buy 3prius quickcharger?).....zzzzzzz
a CC01 Tamiya Ford Bronco #58469 is $180-190 or so with ESC/motor/LEDs included.

An Axial SCX10 Dingo kit is 230 or so and much more capable and nicer.

But Tamiya Builds are fun, easy and make this hobby what it is IMO.

I'm thinking about a CC01 just to cruise around with my dog on walks. I miss my wraith.


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Old 01-12-2012, 02:44 PM   #112
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ive got 2 soon to be 3 comp type rigs, 1/10. 1/18. an 1/24 losi, i dont comp though. but i love takin em out just to play. i can sit back in my woods drinkin beer an slow crawl over everything for hours. but i really wanna do an scx 10 eventually. for me the attraction is being able to build my dream off road vehicle for a fraction of the cost. an be able to run it anywhere, anytime.
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Old 01-12-2012, 05:07 PM   #113
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My pro comp truck in 2007 when Mashers/Moabs and TLT's were the only choice:



My current Class 3 scale truck that I'm building:



Need I say more?
Following up on WarPig's post.

My 2005 2.2 class comp rig. Yes it had a winch and coil spring rear suspension.
The Duke 2.2: Semi-scale Clod Crawler



My current Class 3 scale rig.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/2-2-s...bronco-38.html


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Old 01-12-2012, 05:11 PM   #114
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THAT is cool.

500 Wraiths all with different skins and axle covers is not.


I wish I could encourage the younger generation that has made RTR the primary section of this hobby to build kits and learn that building is part of the fun.

You know exactly what to replace and just need a parts blow up on your computer and you order your part. I see kids bringing is slashes for broken a-arms and because the slash didnt come with a service manual they don't know how to repair it....

Sad really.

Everyone should be required to build a classic Tamiya Re-release kit of their choosing.
I concur.
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Old 01-12-2012, 05:41 PM   #115
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For me its all about scale I have no interest In competing. I just use mine with my boy down on the rocks at the beach we just choose an interesting looking track and see who makes it if u roll u die. I have no interest in gravity defying trucks that look like they should be doing reasearch on mars. But hey thats just me. Rock on
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Old 01-12-2012, 06:05 PM   #116
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a crawler that will pull crazy lines and defy gravity.
That's exactly why I don't like comp crawlers. I like the challenge of R/C crawling, and building something that doesn't look like anything that exists in full size and can crawl anything isn't much of a challenge. If I build a scale truck and I get hung up on an obstacle, I can keep trying different tweaks, parts, and techniques until I get it.

I'm also in Florida too. The only rocks we have are either by water (to control erosion) or at an indoor R/C track (which is fun with my MRC). We have tons of trail riding places and mud, which fits scalers better.
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Old 01-12-2012, 09:43 PM   #117
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THAT is cool.

500 Wraiths all with different skins and axle covers is not.


I wish I could encourage the younger generation that has made RTR the primary section of this hobby to build kits and learn that building is part of the fun.
Soo.....are you wanting people to buy scalers or not? Are you wanting them to be obtainable by the general public or no? I am a bit confused by your statement.
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Old 01-12-2012, 09:49 PM   #118
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Following up on WarPig's post.
I'll play.

My 2005 "comp" rig:


My current scaler:


(same axles in both pics )

Wait, why are we posting these again?

IMO, both types of crawlers have progressed LEAPS and BOUNDS over the past 6 years. Hell, my scaler pictured above is WAY more capable than the "comp" rig above. Both of them put a helluva smile on my face!

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Old 01-12-2012, 09:52 PM   #119
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I'll play.

My 2005 "comp" rig:


My current scaler:


(same axles in both pics )

Wait, why are we posting these again?
Its a blue oval scaler thread.. So I fixed your post for you
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Old 01-12-2012, 09:57 PM   #120
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Its a blue oval scaler thread.. So I fixed your post for you
My Yota is more Ford than your Chevy is....
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