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NE79 · 08-02-2008, 08:37 PM

I've been lurking around here for a while, finally decided to register.

My wife and I are looking to get into RC trucks. Our only real experience is with RadioShack type RC vehicles. We want to build some sort of course/track in the backyard, and crawling a small version of my 1:1 Blazer over rocks on a waterfall would be way cooler than just watching the water run, or doing it with the full size.

We want to get the same type of truck so we can race/compete, but we're not sure which way to go. I love the idea of crawlers, but am wondering how slow they are, and if the locked diff's get in the way of steering. She likes the E-Maxx/Revo type, since they're fast. We both like the idea of scalers, as we don't like the look of the wheels sticking out way past the body (not that there's anything wrong with that). We really like the Rubicon, Gremlin, and green toyota.

My question for you guys: can you build a general trail rig, with moderate speed and crawling capabilities, that doesn't break the bank. I don't plan on getting overly carried away with upgrades.

I'm wondering what shops in the Omaha/Lincoln area have 4wd/crawler stuff in stock. I'd love to buy local instead of over the internet.

Biker713 · 08-08-2008, 11:18 AM

I'm still kind of new to the crawlers now, but if your looking to get into it
on an entry level, you might want to check out the Axial ready to run.

After that all you would need is batteries and a charger.

The last time I was in the Hobby plex in north Omaha they had one setting on the counter.

sniders1975 · 08-08-2008, 02:42 PM

the hobby town on irvington rd in omaha has alot of stuff in stock get ahold of eritex/rd400 or myself in omaha there is alot of good people into it this year so if you have any ?? at all there will always be someone to answer them

NE79 · 08-08-2008, 07:51 PM

Thanks, guys.

I'm heading to Omaha Sunday to go to Eritex Inc. I've been looking at the Axial RTR, but it doesn't seem to be built quite as sturdy as the ARTR and kit versions. I'll probably go that direction, since it seems there are a lot of parts to later on convert it to more of a scale look. My wife still wants something fast, though, so more research is yet to come.

JavelinSST390 · 08-08-2008, 08:33 PM

For something fast, AND scale, I might recommend a Traxxas Slash. They're affordable, indestructable, and about a blast and a half.

And to show how much fun they are...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0D1Ng0UC8M

sniders1975 · 08-08-2008, 08:50 PM

i have the kit axial & i just bought the rtr, i prefer the rtr it comes with the strait axel in the rear the heavy duty lockers for the axels

tk5028 · 08-10-2008, 07:24 AM

Stay away from the Hobby Towns in Lincoln if you can make the trip to Omaha. Either store here may or may not have a Axial kit in stock. And parts are extremly limited. Infact, I was at the Southpoint store yesterday and the only thing they had was one set of Axial beadlocks. Hopefully they will realise soon how crawlerws is catching on and start stocking more items.

08-02-2008, 08:37 PM	#1
NE79 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE City Posts: 5	Howdy I've been lurking around here for a while, finally decided to register. My wife and I are looking to get into RC trucks. Our only real experience is with RadioShack type RC vehicles. We want to build some sort of course/track in the backyard, and crawling a small version of my 1:1 Blazer over rocks on a waterfall would be way cooler than just watching the water run, or doing it with the full size. We want to get the same type of truck so we can race/compete, but we're not sure which way to go. I love the idea of crawlers, but am wondering how slow they are, and if the locked diff's get in the way of steering. She likes the E-Maxx/Revo type, since they're fast. We both like the idea of scalers, as we don't like the look of the wheels sticking out way past the body (not that there's anything wrong with that). We really like the Rubicon, Gremlin, and green toyota. My question for you guys: can you build a general trail rig, with moderate speed and crawling capabilities, that doesn't break the bank. I don't plan on getting overly carried away with upgrades. I'm wondering what shops in the Omaha/Lincoln area have 4wd/crawler stuff in stock. I'd love to buy local instead of over the internet.

08-08-2008, 11:18 AM	#2
Biker713 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fremont Posts: 6	I'm still kind of new to the crawlers now, but if your looking to get into it on an entry level, you might want to check out the Axial ready to run. After that all you would need is batteries and a charger. The last time I was in the Hobby plex in north Omaha they had one setting on the counter.

08-08-2008, 02:42 PM	#3
sniders1975 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Creeping in the Dark!!! Posts: 349	the hobby town on irvington rd in omaha has alot of stuff in stock get ahold of eritex/rd400 or myself in omaha there is alot of good people into it this year so if you have any ?? at all there will always be someone to answer them

08-08-2008, 07:51 PM	#4
NE79 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE City Posts: 5	Thanks, guys. I'm heading to Omaha Sunday to go to Eritex Inc. I've been looking at the Axial RTR, but it doesn't seem to be built quite as sturdy as the ARTR and kit versions. I'll probably go that direction, since it seems there are a lot of parts to later on convert it to more of a scale look. My wife still wants something fast, though, so more research is yet to come.

08-08-2008, 08:33 PM	#5
JavelinSST390 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rectalville Posts: 889	For something fast, AND scale, I might recommend a Traxxas Slash. They're affordable, indestructable, and about a blast and a half. And to show how much fun they are... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0D1Ng0UC8M

08-08-2008, 08:50 PM	#6
sniders1975 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Creeping in the Dark!!! Posts: 349	i have the kit axial & i just bought the rtr, i prefer the rtr it comes with the strait axel in the rear the heavy duty lockers for the axels

08-10-2008, 07:24 AM	#7
tk5028 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lincoln Posts: 86	Stay away from the Hobby Towns in Lincoln if you can make the trip to Omaha. Either store here may or may not have a Axial kit in stock. And parts are extremly limited. Infact, I was at the Southpoint store yesterday and the only thing they had was one set of Axial beadlocks. Hopefully they will realise soon how crawlerws is catching on and start stocking more items.

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