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03-04-2010, 09:07 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jonesboro
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|  Newbie needs help...lots of help
Hello everyone, I'm completely new to rc crawling my only knowledge comes from some info on the RC Crawler mag and this AWESOME forum. So I want to get into crawling competition but what is a good beginner setup that I can build into once I get experience? I know there is 1.9 and 2.2 (super sounds wwwaaayyy too expensive for me!), also since I'm new I have no clue on motors, esc,bec, etc,etc etc, so maybe a RTR or RTC! will be better. It seems a Losi Mini Crawler could be the best bet for a 1.9 and maybe a Comp Crawler (or the nightcrawler that is a RTR) for the 2.2? Accordingt to some comments here the Axial trucks are also a good option but not that many hop ups available, so what else could work for me? Also was reading about the twin MOA conversion for the comp.night crawler and it seems pretty sweet...once I get my feet wet on the sport and had a clue of what I'm actually doing and many many hours of rock crawling! But would this be something to consider for later on? is this mod legal for 2.2 competition? Please please any help is appreciate it ! I want to hit the rocks asap!  |
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03-04-2010, 09:38 PM
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| Suck it up!   Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas
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Axial trucks have gobs of aftermarket parts! What is right for you is what you can afford and what you want to do with it. Just about any of the rigs you mentioned can work for a beginner and be modded to pro level. Your best bet would be to take some time, look around the site, read the "sticky"'s that are on the top of each page, and learn a few things. There is a ton of info here, all you need to do is to tap into it. |
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03-04-2010, 09:42 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: grand junction
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like duuuuuuude said get a axial there amazing
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03-04-2010, 09:54 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 20 miles southeeast of downtown Sacramento
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Axial is really the best rig for a total newbie. It is very simple to understand with a ton of support and is pretty durable. The stock rtr/rtc electronics suck though. If ya really want to comp and have bucks for the buy in (rather than the nickle an dime down the road ) a berg kit is a great start on a real comp rig. Oh yeah, don't do a losi moa! |
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03-05-2010, 05:40 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: lamoine
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Our group has 6ax10's and we got them as our first crawlers and love them. I agree the electronics suck. all but one have upgraded them already. Good luck  |
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03-05-2010, 07:28 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jonesboro
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Ok, so then the axial AX10 scorpion kit ARTR will be better then? like this one: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXVCZ3&P=0 and if so what would be a good electronics set up for it? will need radio, motor, esc, anything else? |
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03-05-2010, 01:31 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sale Creek, TN
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Let me know what electronics you want and I can hook you up with a good deal. | |
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03-05-2010, 02:07 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jonesboro
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well what could be a good deal? what do you recommend me?
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03-05-2010, 02:23 PM
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| Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas
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One of everything on this page... http://shop.brianshobbyland.net/Castle_c9.htm A handfull of these... http://shop.brianshobbyland.net/1300...?categoryId=-1 Two pair of these... http://shop.brianshobbyland.net/6777...-2-HB67772.htm Last edited by Duuuuuuuude; 03-05-2010 at 02:26 PM. |
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03-05-2010, 02:29 PM
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| Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas
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One of these to get you started... http://shop.brianshobbyland.net/Ultr...-HRC32645S.htm Or one of these if you want to jump right in to the high powered stuff... http://shop.brianshobbyland.net/HS-7...-HS-7950TH.htm |
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03-05-2010, 03:27 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jonesboro
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what motor do I need for that servo? will a novak 55T rooster work or I need a bigger more powerful like a Integy 75 or other?
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03-05-2010, 03:31 PM
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| Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas
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 I wouldn't go any bigger than the 55t. Anything more will be sloooooow. A 35t or 45t will be just fine. I didn't see any motors on BHL's site though....wud up wit dat?  btw: stuck at the top of the newbie section is a "glossary of terms" thread. Take a few minutes and read through it. | |
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03-05-2010, 04:13 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jonesboro
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LOL yeah I meant esc not servo! But cool ty for the suggestions. One more question? Is there any difference between the ax10 kit and the ARTR besides one being ensemble and the other one still in parts and bags? and one green parts vs orange? I haven't see no pic of any ax10 with the orange parts which is the ARTR, so was wondering if there were any other differences between both. The only thing i could think will be just the fun part of putting it together yourself instead or just adding electonics....but if I'm wrong please enlight me! Anyway thank you all for the suggestions! |
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03-05-2010, 04:23 PM
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| Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas
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I don't know about the kit. I started with the ARTR...and not much of the original is left. You might look in the For Sale section for a roller that already has some upgraded parts on it, then hook up with BHL for your electronics. It'll save you some $ in the long run. To do that, you'll either need to wait 30 days and have 30 posts, or take $20 and support this site by purchasing a star. A star will gain you (nearly) instant access to the FS section, plus you can enter all the vendor giveaways. |
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03-05-2010, 07:44 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jonesboro
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Hmmm well you started with the kit and not much left of it? so it isn't that good then? I mean I know you usually upgrade the trucks but on this kit is it that bad then? is there any other kit that will work better? or it will be the same anyway with any kit?
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03-05-2010, 08:01 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: reelsville
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The Losi's are much better platforms than Axial, you can focus on setup and driving rather than on replacing broken parts and changing everything so it works.
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03-05-2010, 08:04 PM
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| Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas
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The ARTR is far from bad...but one thing leads to another and pretty soon you've got a whole new truck.
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03-05-2010, 09:31 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dearborn Hts
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I have no idea what Axial's are like, I've seen a few and they seem to crawl good. I do know what a LCC is like and that's awesome. I've had mine for about a month, only had it on rocks 2 times, both at comps. Finished dead last the first time but had a blast and lucked into 3rd place (out of 13) the second time on rocks. So you gotta know it's a capable crawler |
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03-05-2010, 09:40 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jonesboro
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What about the Bully 1/10 rock crawler prebuild ARTR with the Bully 2 alloy/machined axle ? how does it compares with the axial ax10? or is this like comparing apples to oranges? if so what would you select? Last edited by snakemau; 03-05-2010 at 09:58 PM. |
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03-05-2010, 10:07 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 20 miles southeeast of downtown Sacramento
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