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rebel GMC · 11-15-2009, 08:32 PM

New here and thinking about getting into the sport. I have wheeled full sized rigs for awile but it is getting way too expensive. I seen the Extreme 4x4 episode about these rigs and thought it would be a good way to get my "fix" on the cheap. I would like to start fairly easy and wor from there. Ultimately I want to replicate my old full size rig.

So I guess my first question would be, what kit to buy? I like the Axial RTC for $240.00 but not sure if that is the best one to start wih. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Doug

BLKXJ 96 · 11-15-2009, 08:52 PM

Hey Doug, Im in the same boat as you are and a big fan of the 1:1 rigs. I picked up an RTC a few weeks ago, The mods for this thing are endless. It can be pretty much made into whatever you want. Hit your local hobby shop and check out some crawlers, I chose the AX10 becaues of all the parts that are offered.

rebel GMC · 11-15-2009, 08:59 PM

Yeah I think that is the one I will be getting as well. I still can't figure out how they make them look like the real thing. I mean the detail is incredible. I do a lot of model RR and build many model cars but at 1/10 scale I can't find anything I like.

BLKXJ 96 · 11-15-2009, 09:23 PM

If you want more of a "real look", you may want to check out one of these.

http://www.axialracing.com/ftp/scx10tr/index.html

gottorque · 11-15-2009, 10:31 PM

Welcome Doug,
while i dont think this hobby is very cheap(it is compared to full size rigs), it is one that while you can dump a whole lot into a rig at one time and think it will crawl better than someone elses, it all comes down to practice. Easing into it with a rtr like the previously mentioned scx10 tr, and then as you learn more you can do the more important upgrades first. and than after that your imagination is the limit to what you can build. Especially scalers

BadRockNoCookie · 11-16-2009, 02:31 PM

Go with the Axial SCX10 kit and make your own rig. There are tons of hardbodies to choose from and the hard bodies are what you want if you are looking for high levels of detail. Just look through the SCX10 picture sticky in the SCX10 section of the forum to see the possibilities.

11-15-2009, 08:32 PM	#1
rebel GMC Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Arctic Posts: 43	Newbie here. New here and thinking about getting into the sport. I have wheeled full sized rigs for awile but it is getting way too expensive. I seen the Extreme 4x4 episode about these rigs and thought it would be a good way to get my "fix" on the cheap. I would like to start fairly easy and wor from there. Ultimately I want to replicate my old full size rig. So I guess my first question would be, what kit to buy? I like the Axial RTC for $240.00 but not sure if that is the best one to start wih. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Doug

11-15-2009, 08:52 PM	#2
BLKXJ 96 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 895	Hey Doug, Im in the same boat as you are and a big fan of the 1:1 rigs. I picked up an RTC a few weeks ago, The mods for this thing are endless. It can be pretty much made into whatever you want. Hit your local hobby shop and check out some crawlers, I chose the AX10 becaues of all the parts that are offered.

11-15-2009, 08:59 PM	#3
rebel GMC Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Arctic Posts: 43	Yeah I think that is the one I will be getting as well. I still can't figure out how they make them look like the real thing. I mean the detail is incredible. I do a lot of model RR and build many model cars but at 1/10 scale I can't find anything I like.

11-15-2009, 09:23 PM	#4
BLKXJ 96 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 895	If you want more of a "real look", you may want to check out one of these. http://www.axialracing.com/ftp/scx10tr/index.html

11-15-2009, 10:31 PM	#5
gottorque RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontherocks Posts: 1,980	Welcome Doug, while i dont think this hobby is very cheap(it is compared to full size rigs), it is one that while you can dump a whole lot into a rig at one time and think it will crawl better than someone elses, it all comes down to practice. Easing into it with a rtr like the previously mentioned scx10 tr, and then as you learn more you can do the more important upgrades first. and than after that your imagination is the limit to what you can build. Especially scalers

11-16-2009, 02:31 PM	#6
BadRockNoCookie Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 542	Go with the Axial SCX10 kit and make your own rig. There are tons of hardbodies to choose from and the hard bodies are what you want if you are looking for high levels of detail. Just look through the SCX10 picture sticky in the SCX10 section of the forum to see the possibilities.

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