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01-11-2012, 01:32 PM | #101 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston
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| Re: What's with the shift to scale?
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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01-11-2012, 01:47 PM | #102 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: dayton.tn
Posts: 124
| Re: What's with the shift to scale?
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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01-11-2012, 02:04 PM | #103 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mt Vernon
Posts: 257
| Re: What's with the shift to scale?
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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01-11-2012, 03:03 PM | #104 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Temecula Ca
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01-11-2012, 06:13 PM | #105 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Santa Cruz
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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 |
01-11-2012, 11:13 PM | #106 |
Newbie Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: aurora colorado
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| Re: What's with the shift to scale?
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! Last edited by bendybus; 01-11-2012 at 11:17 PM. Reason: Made mistakes |
01-12-2012, 04:56 AM | #107 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth, Western Australia, 6108
Posts: 214
| Re: What's with the shift to scale?
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. |
01-12-2012, 10:23 AM | #108 |
Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas
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01-12-2012, 10:38 AM | #109 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Baton Rouge
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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 ! |
01-12-2012, 02:25 PM | #110 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 375
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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! | |
01-12-2012, 02:29 PM | #111 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 375
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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. Last edited by daign; 01-12-2012 at 02:32 PM. | |
01-12-2012, 02:44 PM | #112 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shirley
Posts: 498
| Re: What's with the shift to scale?
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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01-12-2012, 05:07 PM | #113 | |
PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler
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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 Last edited by Grizzly4x4; 01-12-2012 at 05:10 PM. | |
01-12-2012, 05:11 PM | #114 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
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01-12-2012, 05:41 PM | #115 |
Newbie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: central coast NSW OZ
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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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01-12-2012, 06:05 PM | #116 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Odessa
Posts: 56
| Re: What's with the shift to scale? 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. |
01-12-2012, 09:43 PM | #117 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX
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| Re: What's with the shift to scale? 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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01-12-2012, 09:49 PM | #118 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX
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| Re: What's with the shift to scale? 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! Last edited by JeremyH; 01-12-2012 at 09:53 PM. |
01-12-2012, 09:52 PM | #119 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron
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01-12-2012, 09:57 PM | #120 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX
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