best value crawler/scaler under $200

[Dungas]

As the title suggests, I'm looking for recommendations on a cheap rig for my sons 5th bday. have been looking at the HSP RGT rock cruiser, seems like a decently built cheap option, i'd prefer something in 1/10 scale but will consider other scales too as long as parts are available. hit me with your best options. keen as a bean to get the little fella hooked on RC stuff, he's certainly showing a lot of interest in my rigs.

[tuanies]

If you can stretch your budget to $240, the SCX10 Deadbolt is $239 on sale right now Axial 1/10 SCX10 Deadbolt 4WD EP 2.4GHz RTR

[Dungas]

thats a good price for the deadbolt, but unfortunately due to the poor exchange rate from USD to AUD i'd be $300 into it before postage and thats just not gonna work within the budget constraints.

[TheLetterJ]

Redcat Gen7 Sport. We bought my 4 year old one for Christmas and it's been great so far. Keep the nimh battery while he gets used to it, and gear it down a few teeth, and he'll have enough truck to be fun, but not so much power that he's constantly breaking stuff.

[Dungas]

the Gen7 looks like a decent bit of gear, I have an RS10 from redcat and i've absolutely beat it like a red headed step son, so far its held up pretty well considering.
Definately will shortlist the Gen7.

[StomperCrawler]

Originally Posted by Dungas

the Gen7 looks like a decent bit of gear, I have an RS10 from redcat and i've absolutely beat it like a red headed step son, so far its held up pretty well considering.
Definately will shortlist the Gen7.

If you have access to a 3d printer, this should push you over the edge to buy a Gen7: https://www.thingiverse.com/tag:Everest_Gen7

[hillbillyrc]

You'll be happier with a gen 7 than a rgt rock cruiser. And I own a rgt. Not sure the parts availability in Australia is for the rgt. In the USA it sucks besides stock ecx barrage parts (same rig different branding) and a small hand full of parts. Unless you want to constantly see if other rigs parts might work. I bought mine for myself to tinker around with and will admit gone a little overboard from tinker to full on custom build.

[Jim85IROC]

The Gen7 sport is a great option and it fits your budget perfectly.
Redcat Gen7 Upgrades: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...oV5WKzuXyr1ggr

[Dungas]

have looked at the gen7 and i like what i see but again the exchange rate is going to fxck me, amazon can ship one to me for around $270 so its still a contender tho, just means i'll have to sell my ass or do some cash work to make up the difference. single dad life yo.

[hillbillyrc]

If you can get the parts the rgt is a good starter rig. Just change the steering servo and your son should be set. The v3 has fixed all the down sides of the v1

[StomperCrawler]

An idea: maybe visit here and ask the locals what they recommend that's cheap:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/australia/

[Dungas]

So after a bit of chin scratching I ended up settling on the HSP RGT for a few reasons. the price, postage time, and the fact that it just looks really fxckin cool.
I'm not too fussed about the prospect of it breaking because I enjoy modding them as much if not more than driving them so whatever the lad breaks I will only rebuild better and more badass!
Can't wait to start bashing with the little bloke, my rs10 parts should be here around the same time his rig arrives too.

[Masonsteeler]

I bought a hsp rgt rock hammer on eBay.
Other than Servo and plastic diffs thing is awsome and upgrades readily available.
Been driving in 3 wheel drive for while and still climbs like a champ!!!!
Also lots of axial parts should fit as well.

Here’s the Rock Hammerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZR2dGa3ROE

Same motor and esc, it’s the wp1040 crawler, slightly upgraded battery but jut higher mah just nimh. Body on it or cage was same as an exceed Legion 10 I had so made up some aluminum panels, partially because the “bronco” style plastic on inner roll cage rubbed a lot!! Threw it on Legion 10.

Honestly for the going rate for this rig it’s a bargain.
Tons of torque hence stripped diffs! It’s a nice crawler that can trail.
Lots of aftermarket compatable parts and just an awsome chassis!

Bomber, gonna be what I buy next winter, been on a buy a truck every fall schedule, been droolin over the bomber since first payed eyes on one, but for the money the Rock Hammer Rocks!!

[Dungas]

Tough looking rig you have built. are you still on the stock motor/esc and battery? whats the torque like. I have zero experience with any crawler apart from my rs10 and pretty keen to see what a scaler drives like compared to moa, one thing i wont miss is goddamn clod stall.

[Jim85IROC]

I almost bought a Rock Hammer instead of my Gen7. I still might. It's an awesome looking rig, and would be fun to have on the trails alongside my Bomber.