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desertmaxx · 08-04-2011, 11:35 AM

i am looking for my next scale crawler. i have a budget of about $300. im in to scale, not competition. rc4wd has the 1/10 trail stomper toyota, that i am interested in. i want your opinion on some other good scale crawlers in my price range. thanks.

crawlhog · 08-04-2011, 01:26 PM

if you want something that takes a beating & with a large amount of aftermaket parts take a look at the AXIAL SCX10. plus they have great customer support. also look thru some of the rig specific threads on here and see what other people are running.

TexasSP · 08-04-2011, 01:27 PM

What do you currently have and what do conditions/terrain do you drive in.

You can't go wrong with an Axial Honcho or Dingo. Well proven, the most aftermarket parts support, and unlimited customization possibilities.

bugman72 · 08-04-2011, 01:42 PM

What about the Tamiya CC-01? That's the direction I'm going for a scaler. Check out the CC-01/XC section and watch some videos. Those things are rather impressive with a minimum amount of upgrades.

DRW-FJ40 · 08-04-2011, 02:02 PM

I would have said a SCX10 too but the CC-01 is a good option if you're wanting to build a kit, make some mods & keep the entire project under $300. The chassis isn't scale but they are a lot of bang for the buck, for $160, the kit comes with motor, ESC & light unit:

http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/tam58445.htm

That leaves $140 to play around with. There's a Unimog & Bronco too but the land cruiser is the cheapest.

SCX10 would be my first choice for a budget scale crawler but it might be difficult to keep the whole thing under $300 unless you went RTR. I prefer kits but RPP has the RTR for under 300 & add some small item & get free shipping:

http://www.rpphobby.com/axial_scx10_p/ax90016.htm

desertmaxx · 08-04-2011, 02:20 PM

i have a scx10 honcho, and i love it. i am looking for rtr's. i am the kind of guy who likes to just charge the battery and go.

i go over to lucerne valley. thats a half hour drive for me. KOH!!!!! if i got a kit it would be the cc 01 land cruiser.

TexasSP · 08-04-2011, 02:56 PM

Save a few more bucks and pick up a wraith then. It will do what your honcho won't and vice versa.

Turn'Nburn · 08-04-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasSP

Save a few more bucks and pick up a wraith then. It will do what your honcho won't and vice versa.

I agree! The Wraith is definitely the best bang for the buck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasSP

It will do what your honcho won't and vice versa.

They go together like peas and carrots.

desertmaxx · 08-04-2011, 07:57 PM

you guys are right. i am probably going to save up and buy a wraith.

i forgot how cheap the wraith is! $365!!!

desertmaxx · 08-05-2011, 12:25 PM

ive decided to buy the rc4wd trail stomper. i got an extra bit of cash, so i might buy some pitbull 1.9 rock beasts. the only problem is that i noticed that the wheels on the trail stomper are 1.55's. will the tires still fit?

if i dont get the tires, i will probably get the 90mm dual spring shocks..... the truck is out of stock for now. if it doesn't come in soon, i am going to get the wraith.

Crawl Wonder · 08-05-2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertmaxx

ive decided to buy the rc4wd trail stomper. i got an extra bit of cash, so i might buy some pitbull 1.9 rock beasts. the only problem is that i noticed that the wheels on the trail stomper are 1.55's. will the tires still fit?

if i dont get the tires, i will probably get the 90mm dual spring shocks..... the truck is out of stock for now. if it doesn't come in soon, i am going to get the wraith.

Cool, post some pics up when you can of your Trail Stomper.

desertmaxx · 08-05-2011, 06:36 PM

thanks, i will.

should i buy used? what trucks are good used?

mud-sweat-gears · 08-07-2011, 04:00 AM

Better get some Aluminum ft knuckles cause you will break the plastic ones
my 2 cents

desertmaxx · 08-07-2011, 11:27 AM

they break easy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mud-sweat-gears

Better get some Aluminum ft knuckles cause you will break the plastic ones
my 2 cents

87samurai · 08-14-2011, 11:58 PM

do the wraith!

mud-sweat-gears · 08-15-2011, 03:40 AM

Yea! Especially if you got a truck with metal work on it. They are not too pricey though

mcrawlinslow · 08-15-2011, 11:57 PM

i like scx10 based crawlers they take a beating and keep crawlin

canadianbacon · 08-16-2011, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertmaxx

ive decided to buy the rc4wd trail stomper. i got an extra bit of cash, so i might buy some pitbull 1.9 rock beasts. the only problem is that i noticed that the wheels on the trail stomper are 1.55's. will the tires still fit?

if i dont get the tires, i will probably get the 90mm dual spring shocks..... the truck is out of stock for now. if it doesn't come in soon, i am going to get the wraith.

You'll need some 1.9 wheels for the Pitbulls, they won't fit on 1.55's unless you want to cut the sidewalls out and glue 1.55's on instead.

08-04-2011, 11:35 AM	#1
desertmaxx Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: t(._.t) Posts: 465	scale crawlers i am looking for my next scale crawler. i have a budget of about $300. im in to scale, not competition. rc4wd has the 1/10 trail stomper toyota, that i am interested in. i want your opinion on some other good scale crawlers in my price range. thanks.

08-04-2011, 02:20 PM	#6
desertmaxx Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: t(._.t) Posts: 465	i have a scx10 honcho, and i love it. i am looking for rtr's. i am the kind of guy who likes to just charge the battery and go. i go over to lucerne valley. thats a half hour drive for me. KOH!!!!! if i got a kit it would be the cc 01 land cruiser. Last edited by desertmaxx; 08-04-2011 at 02:24 PM.

08-04-2011, 07:57 PM	#9
desertmaxx Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: t(._.t) Posts: 465	you guys are right. i am probably going to save up and buy a wraith.i forgot how cheap the wraith is! $365!!!

08-05-2011, 12:25 PM	#10
desertmaxx Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: t(._.t) Posts: 465	ive decided to buy the rc4wd trail stomper. i got an extra bit of cash, so i might buy some pitbull 1.9 rock beasts. the only problem is that i noticed that the wheels on the trail stomper are 1.55's. will the tires still fit?if i dont get the tires, i will probably get the 90mm dual spring shocks..... the truck is out of stock for now. if it doesn't come in soon, i am going to get the wraith.

08-04-2011, 01:26 PM	#2
crawlhog RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: a house Posts: 1,986	if you want something that takes a beating & with a large amount of aftermaket parts take a look at the AXIAL SCX10. plus they have great customer support. also look thru some of the rig specific threads on here and see what other people are running.

08-04-2011, 01:27 PM	#3
TexasSP RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,619	What do you currently have and what do conditions/terrain do you drive in. You can't go wrong with an Axial Honcho or Dingo. Well proven, the most aftermarket parts support, and unlimited customization possibilities.

08-04-2011, 01:42 PM	#4
bugman72 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jefferson City Posts: 345	What about the Tamiya CC-01? That's the direction I'm going for a scaler. Check out the CC-01/XC section and watch some videos. Those things are rather impressive with a minimum amount of upgrades.

08-04-2011, 02:02 PM	#5
DRW-FJ40 Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NRV Posts: 958	I would have said a SCX10 too but the CC-01 is a good option if you're wanting to build a kit, make some mods & keep the entire project under $300. The chassis isn't scale but they are a lot of bang for the buck, for $160, the kit comes with motor, ESC & light unit: http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/tam58445.htm That leaves $140 to play around with. There's a Unimog & Bronco too but the land cruiser is the cheapest. SCX10 would be my first choice for a budget scale crawler but it might be difficult to keep the whole thing under $300 unless you went RTR. I prefer kits but RPP has the RTR for under 300 & add some small item & get free shipping: http://www.rpphobby.com/axial_scx10_p/ax90016.htm

08-04-2011, 02:56 PM	#7
TexasSP RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,619	Save a few more bucks and pick up a wraith then. It will do what your honcho won't and vice versa.

08-05-2011, 06:36 PM	#12
desertmaxx Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: t(._.t) Posts: 465	thanks, i will. should i buy used? what trucks are good used?

08-07-2011, 04:00 AM	#13
mud-sweat-gears Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamston Posts: 941	Better get some Aluminum ft knuckles cause you will break the plastic ones my 2 cents

08-14-2011, 11:58 PM	#15
87samurai I joined the Band! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: oregon Posts: 34	do the wraith!

08-15-2011, 03:40 AM	#16
mud-sweat-gears Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamston Posts: 941	Yea! Especially if you got a truck with metal work on it. They are not too pricey though

08-15-2011, 11:57 PM	#17
mcrawlinslow Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: beautiful rainy washington Posts: 692	i like scx10 based crawlers they take a beating and keep crawlin

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