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tekton · 10-30-2009, 11:42 AM

I'm getting my son (12) a crawler for Christmas and would like to hear some recommendations from experienced crawlers on which one to get. This will be his first real RC (not a toy) ever so he may run with it or he may get bored after awhile and put it down who knows? So what I'm looking for is a RTC in the $250 range. Fun and durability take priority I'm not looking for a comp crawler just something he can have fun with and won't keep me broke buying replacement parts. Any suggestions are appreciated.

heminutt · 10-30-2009, 11:48 AM

losi mrc

93 FORD BRONCO · 10-30-2009, 12:17 PM

i agree losi mrc if he wants to go for scale the good thing about that is he can drop a blackfoot body on it and there u go u have a scaler that can crawl to

montana.matt · 10-30-2009, 12:26 PM

If you're not looking for a comp crawler, maybe take a look at the Axial SCX10 TR. It's RTR and pretty decent out of the box and the price isn't bad, either. The Crawler Store has them for $299.
https://www.tcscrawlers.com/Axial-SC...2-p-17878.html
If you want more of comp-style rig, look at the Axial AX10 RTR or the Losi MRC
HTH

Tortuga275 · 10-30-2009, 02:47 PM

You could get the axial ax10 rtc

cody428 · 10-30-2009, 03:13 PM

go with the losi mrc

zjguy721 · 10-30-2009, 04:14 PM

Another option, especially since he is only 12 and new to RC, would be a Venom Creeper. Inexpensive now, and considering how some kids get bored with stuff really fast, you're not out much. It'll give him an idea of crawling (which is quite different than regular RC vehicles), and if he likes it, then you can go on from there. The MRC is a little smaller, so you may also want to gauge your decision on the size of the obstacles you will be crawling on. If its just landscape rocks in the yard, go smaller like the MRC. If you have some nice areas with big rocks, then go 1/10 so the rig is capable.

DeweyCJ5 · 10-30-2009, 04:44 PM

i got my son that is 5 an ax10 , 55 turn , slipper clutch ....with over 1 year of crawling with it 0 broken parts and when he don't want to go it has becomes a loner rig

zjguy721 · 10-30-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DeweyCJ5

i got my son that is 5 an ax10 , 55 turn , slipper clutch ....with over 1 year of crawling with it 0 broken parts and when he don't want to go it has becomes a loner rig

I'm building my little guy an AX10 right now, too. Just about the right speed for him. And gives dad something else to tinker with!

scootgarage · 10-30-2009, 10:37 PM

I would go with any of the Axial rtc's. I don't own one, I have a WK based rig and a CC based rig. My buddies have Axials and they are awesome right out of the box. If it interests him, which it will for about two more years until he discovers girls, then you guys can buy and install upgrades together.

cricco · 11-01-2009, 01:55 AM

Axial rtc, scx10 rtr or MRC would be a good choices.
All are ready to play wich is importatnt for a kid at Christmas.

unimogger · 11-01-2009, 06:56 AM

I'd got with the axial ax-10. It's a bit more expensive but it will be the most capable rtr crawler in your price range in my opinion. If he gets into it then there are tons of aftermarket parts you can pick up for it. Enjoy

DeweyCJ5 · 11-01-2009, 07:52 AM

the main reason i did is because they are a very good starting point and i also have a SWX so i only need to carry one set of spare parts

2500hdon37s · 11-01-2009, 08:26 AM

axial rtc the axial axles and tranny are verry strong mine are still running fine for over a year with only drive shaft failure and easealiy fixed (and cheaply) with traxxas drive shafts

1rcmonster · 11-01-2009, 10:42 AM

I would go with the Axial RTC. A decent truck for the price. Check TCS Crawlers, that is where I got mine....

rock hard · 11-01-2009, 11:34 AM

the problem with the axial rtc........... the motor,esc,servo,links,rx,radio and shocks are crap. when you buy a rtc the only thing worth having is the axles and tranny . at least the losi rtr comes with a 2.4 radio" i think?"
and with worm gears you dont need a great esc. but keep in mind.......dig is one of the funnest things to do when crawling. and you cant do that with a rtr........period. get him a used axial with dig. you can find something, it may not be in the price range you wanted. but you will spend less in the long run.

maxxmeat · 11-01-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rock hard

the problem with the axial rtc........... the motor,esc,servo,links,rx,radio and shocks are crap. when you buy a rtc the only thing worth having is the axles and tranny . at least the losi rtr comes with a 2.4 radio" i think?"
and with worm gears you dont need a great esc. but keep in mind.......dig is one of the funnest things to do when crawling. and you cant do that with a rtr........period. get him a used axial with dig. you can find something, it may not be in the price range you wanted. but you will spend less in the long run.

the kid is 10 and has never crawled, dig?? come on, I have been crawlin for a while without dig and am perfectly happy. Get him something rtc and he will be happy

Krakker · 11-01-2009, 12:37 PM

My girl is 10 and loves crawing with me. We started out with 2 used comp rigs that we got off of here in the F/S section. With only one season under her belt and using dig 1/2 way through the season, she's gotten very good. If you're looking to crawl together, just go 2.2 right off the batt. the 1.9s are fun but take more skill to tackle the standard obstacles that a 2.2 can. All this is strictly my own opinion so don't hold me leagally responsible if he don't like it.

rock hard · 11-01-2009, 12:45 PM

my son is 9 and my wife also crawl. and DIG IS ONE OF THE FUNNIST THINGS in OUR opinion. my sons truck doesnt have dig. thats why he likes driving MOMS truck. the kid is 12 and can have ALOT more fun if you give him DIG.

maxxmeat · 11-01-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rock hard

my son is 9 and my wife also crawl. and DIG IS ONE OF THE FUNNIST THINGS in OUR opinion. my sons truck doesnt have dig. thats why he likes driving MOMS truck. the kid is 12 and can have ALOT more fun if you give him DIG.

i didn't say dig wasn't fun, the guy said he is looking for a rtc truck that will be good to get his son into the hobby, not a comp rig, I was answering his original question. Any of above suggestions would be good in my opinion.

10-30-2009, 11:42 AM	#1
tekton Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 1	Crawler for son I'm getting my son (12) a crawler for Christmas and would like to hear some recommendations from experienced crawlers on which one to get. This will be his first real RC (not a toy) ever so he may run with it or he may get bored after awhile and put it down who knows? So what I'm looking for is a RTC in the $250 range. Fun and durability take priority I'm not looking for a comp crawler just something he can have fun with and won't keep me broke buying replacement parts. Any suggestions are appreciated.

10-30-2009, 11:48 AM	#2
heminutt Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: morristown Posts: 375	losi mrc

10-30-2009, 12:17 PM	#3
93 FORD BRONCO Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 975	i agree losi mrc if he wants to go for scale the good thing about that is he can drop a blackfoot body on it and there u go u have a scaler that can crawl to

10-30-2009, 12:26 PM	#4
montana.matt RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: On The Lake Posts: 1,449	If you're not looking for a comp crawler, maybe take a look at the Axial SCX10 TR. It's RTR and pretty decent out of the box and the price isn't bad, either. The Crawler Store has them for $299. https://www.tcscrawlers.com/Axial-SC...2-p-17878.html If you want more of comp-style rig, look at the Axial AX10 RTR or the Losi MRC HTH

10-30-2009, 02:47 PM	#5
Tortuga275 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ukiah Posts: 280	You could get the axial ax10 rtc

10-30-2009, 03:13 PM	#6
cody428 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi Posts: 31	go with the losi mrc

10-30-2009, 04:14 PM	#7
zjguy721 Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hartland, MI Posts: 788	Another option, especially since he is only 12 and new to RC, would be a Venom Creeper. Inexpensive now, and considering how some kids get bored with stuff really fast, you're not out much. It'll give him an idea of crawling (which is quite different than regular RC vehicles), and if he likes it, then you can go on from there. The MRC is a little smaller, so you may also want to gauge your decision on the size of the obstacles you will be crawling on. If its just landscape rocks in the yard, go smaller like the MRC. If you have some nice areas with big rocks, then go 1/10 so the rig is capable.

10-30-2009, 04:44 PM	#8
DeweyCJ5 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy Posts: 901	i got my son that is 5 an ax10 , 55 turn , slipper clutch ....with over 1 year of crawling with it 0 broken parts and when he don't want to go it has becomes a loner rig

10-30-2009, 10:37 PM	#10
scootgarage Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: at a computer Posts: 16	I would go with any of the Axial rtc's. I don't own one, I have a WK based rig and a CC based rig. My buddies have Axials and they are awesome right out of the box. If it interests him, which it will for about two more years until he discovers girls, then you guys can buy and install upgrades together.

11-01-2009, 01:55 AM	#11
cricco Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: France - Plaisir Posts: 36	Axial rtc, scx10 rtr or MRC would be a good choices. All are ready to play wich is importatnt for a kid at Christmas.

11-01-2009, 06:56 AM	#12
unimogger Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 32	I'd got with the axial ax-10. It's a bit more expensive but it will be the most capable rtr crawler in your price range in my opinion. If he gets into it then there are tons of aftermarket parts you can pick up for it. Enjoy

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11-01-2009, 07:52 AM	#13
DeweyCJ5 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy Posts: 901	the main reason i did is because they are a very good starting point and i also have a SWX so i only need to carry one set of spare parts

11-01-2009, 08:26 AM	#14
2500hdon37s I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky Posts: 4,630	axial rtc the axial axles and tranny are verry strong mine are still running fine for over a year with only drive shaft failure and easealiy fixed (and cheaply) with traxxas drive shafts

11-01-2009, 10:42 AM	#15
1rcmonster Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eveleth Posts: 713	I would go with the Axial RTC. A decent truck for the price. Check TCS Crawlers, that is where I got mine....

11-01-2009, 11:34 AM	#16
rock hard dnf Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Under a big fkn rock. Posts: 1,901	the problem with the axial rtc........... the motor,esc,servo,links,rx,radio and shocks are crap. when you buy a rtc the only thing worth having is the axles and tranny . at least the losi rtr comes with a 2.4 radio" i think?" and with worm gears you dont need a great esc. but keep in mind.......dig is one of the funnest things to do when crawling. and you cant do that with a rtr........period. get him a used axial with dig. you can find something, it may not be in the price range you wanted. but you will spend less in the long run.

11-01-2009, 12:37 PM	#18
Krakker I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where freedom is earned. Posts: 2,011	My girl is 10 and loves crawing with me. We started out with 2 used comp rigs that we got off of here in the F/S section. With only one season under her belt and using dig 1/2 way through the season, she's gotten very good. If you're looking to crawl together, just go 2.2 right off the batt. the 1.9s are fun but take more skill to tackle the standard obstacles that a 2.2 can. All this is strictly my own opinion so don't hold me leagally responsible if he don't like it.

11-01-2009, 12:45 PM	#19
rock hard dnf Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Under a big fkn rock. Posts: 1,901	my son is 9 and my wife also crawl. and DIG IS ONE OF THE FUNNIST THINGS in OUR opinion. my sons truck doesnt have dig. thats why he likes driving MOMS truck. the kid is 12 and can have ALOT more fun if you give him DIG.

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