06-28-2019, 01:23 PM | #1 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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| Which 1.9 Scaler?
Hello all. I've had a Axial Wraith for The Last 5 Years. I'm looking to get my first scaler. I would like to build a kit so I know how to fix it if it breaks, but I'm not completely opposed to a well built RTR. I've built two Short Course Truck Kits in the past, so I'm not so new to building a kit. I just want a scale truck that is a little more interesting and challenging to drive Than The Wraith. I don't have the money for a Vanquish kit. I'm not a brand loyalists either. I want something that's going to be durable, and is fun to drive. What would you recommend. |
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06-28-2019, 01:31 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Marietta
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| Re: Which 1.9 Scaler?
Personally, I'd go with the TRX-4 Sport kit. The Enduro kit looks to be a good one when it's released, but that remains to be seen.
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06-28-2019, 01:40 PM | #3 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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| Re: Which 1.9 Scaler?
A guy that works at my LHS has the trx4 and loves it. I was just reading earlier today about the the new Team Associated Element Sendero truck that looks very promising.
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06-28-2019, 01:40 PM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Deep South
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| Re: Which 1.9 Scaler?
How scale are you wanting?
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06-28-2019, 01:48 PM | #5 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hickory,NC
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| Re: Which 1.9 Scaler?
Axial 10.2 builders kit. Aftermarket support already exists and it's support is endless.
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06-28-2019, 06:09 PM | #6 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX
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| Re: Which 1.9 Scaler?
First off, what's your budget for everything? Do you already have electronics or do you need those?
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06-28-2019, 10:05 PM | #7 |
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06-28-2019, 10:08 PM | #8 |
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06-29-2019, 04:18 AM | #9 | |
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| Re: Which 1.9 Scaler? Quote:
I got the recommended 2 speed kit. Between that, a 20-25kg waterproof servo, a 21 turn motor and a Hobbywing WP-1080, you can fit that in your budget quite easily and have some play money left over. I also upgraded the wheels/tires which I was told was not immediately necessary but I wanted some steel beadlocks so I figured why not. | |
06-29-2019, 06:43 AM | #10 |
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06-29-2019, 08:16 AM | #11 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Deep South
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| Re: Which 1.9 Scaler? Quote:
Pretty much any popular kit or RTR will fit that budget. Any Axial, Vaterra, and most RC4WD rigs will be in that price range. Nearly every RTR will need new electronics with any heavy usage. Kits generally have better quality pieces than the RTR but lack electronics. So a kit is usually the better deal. That said. Several manufacturers offer builder’s kits that don’t have wheels/tires, electronics, or a body. Nice option for lots of people out there that already have boxes of wheels/tires and a few bodies laying around. | |
06-29-2019, 09:07 AM | #12 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fountain Hills Arizona
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| Re: Which 1.9 Scaler?
Just seen that the Axial SCXII Jeep Cherokee RTR is now $299. It comes with metal links and a nice body that looks really cool. I just got a Deadbolt RTR as a gift from my kids a week ago. It's all plastic but the aftermarket has so many options for the Axial rigs I don't think you could go wrong sticking with Axial. You know how good the Wraith is.
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06-29-2019, 10:54 AM | #13 |
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06-29-2019, 11:08 AM | #14 |
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06-29-2019, 11:15 AM | #15 |
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Honestly, I like a 1960s Ford pick-up body that is all rusty and weathered looking like a total POS with Wagon Wheel Steel beadlocks.
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06-29-2019, 11:21 AM | #16 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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| Re: Which 1.9 Scaler?
So what is a more durable rig, the Traxxas TRX 4, or the Axial SCX10 II?
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06-29-2019, 11:26 AM | #17 | ||
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https://www.prolineracing.com/rock-c...g-bodies-ford/ Steel wagon wheels/D slots can be found lots of places. Quote:
I’d say the TRX. | ||
06-29-2019, 11:44 AM | #18 |
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06-29-2019, 11:51 AM | #19 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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If I get the TRX, it will be strictly for crawling. There aren't any Trails where I live. Do I need the two speed tranny, or is the single speed sport good enough. I figured with the two speed and the mini servos, it's just more crap to break
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06-29-2019, 12:07 PM | #20 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA
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| Re: Which 1.9 Scaler? Not necessary if just crawling. Just more stuff to break.
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