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rip757curl · 04-01-2006, 12:02 PM

Im want to get a crawler but dont know which one to get, i want something good but on the cheap side and something i can do some mods to, i saw the nylint 1:6, are they worth it or should i find something else, thanks

NEMYSIS · 04-01-2006, 12:27 PM

Before you get flamed, you better go search a little. That question has been asked a million times.

Mad Scientist · 04-01-2006, 08:45 PM

Well, the Nylint is cheaper, but any mods for it are strickly home-brew. There aren't any upgrade parts, or any real adjustability. They are fun, but if you want a competition crawler that can evolve as you get more into the hobby, you may want to go with a "hobby-grade" vehicle, such as a Clodbuster, TXT-1, or TLT-1. Read up a bit more in the various sections, and use the search function - you will find a lot of good info.

SenorClod · 04-03-2006, 01:43 PM

Dont bother with a Nylint...your just goign to want to upgrade anyway. Do the right thing and buy something quality.

clodman · 04-03-2006, 02:42 PM

When i first started i got a clodbuster, and well since i have stuck with'em they are awesome. you can modify as you go. Not that a txt or tlt wouldnt be a good choice though.

Cake Eater · 04-03-2006, 04:40 PM

What type of crawler you get can depend on what dollar amount you plan on spending. A lot of the price can be eliminated if you have the skills or ability to fabricate chassis and such yourself. But if you were going to purchase everything price could be an issue. I'd consider looking at a TLT. They are reasonably inexpensive to get and modify. There are many different choices of pre-fabed chassis' out there and the electronics don't generally have to be has strong/HD when compared to an Unlimited class(Clod, TXT, Maxx). Not to mention that the TLT's are nice to make a truck look more realistic.
Do some looking around on the site, in the different forums (ie: Clod, TXT/Jugg, Maxx, Small Scale, even the video section) see what interests you and go from there.
-Stay away from the Nylints, get something that's actually worth the money-

K_B · 04-03-2006, 04:57 PM

Buy a TLT-1 from www.ultimatehobbies.com and go from there...

SenorClod · 04-03-2006, 06:52 PM

You also need to base it on the size of rocks that you plan to be crawling on. If theyre smaller type rocks and you feel you want it to be more of a challenge then go with a 2.2 like a TLT but if your going to be crawling over bigger rocks and dont want to have to worry about anything stoping you then get somthing like a Clod.

04-01-2006, 12:02 PM	#1
rip757curl Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va beach Posts: 4	which crawler?? Im want to get a crawler but dont know which one to get, i want something good but on the cheap side and something i can do some mods to, i saw the nylint 1:6, are they worth it or should i find something else, thanks

04-01-2006, 12:27 PM	#2
NEMYSIS Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: School and work Posts: 92	Before you get flamed, you better go search a little. That question has been asked a million times.

04-01-2006, 08:45 PM	#3
Mad Scientist RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saginaw Posts: 1,721	Well, the Nylint is cheaper, but any mods for it are strickly home-brew. There aren't any upgrade parts, or any real adjustability. They are fun, but if you want a competition crawler that can evolve as you get more into the hobby, you may want to go with a "hobby-grade" vehicle, such as a Clodbuster, TXT-1, or TLT-1. Read up a bit more in the various sections, and use the search function - you will find a lot of good info.

04-03-2006, 01:43 PM	#4
SenorClod Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wyckoff Posts: 44	Dont bother with a Nylint...your just goign to want to upgrade anyway. Do the right thing and buy something quality.

04-03-2006, 02:42 PM	#5
clodman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: up in no mans land Posts: 159	When i first started i got a clodbuster, and well since i have stuck with'em they are awesome. you can modify as you go. Not that a txt or tlt wouldnt be a good choice though.

04-03-2006, 04:40 PM	#6
Cake Eater RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eden Prairie, MN Posts: 1,202	What type of crawler you get can depend on what dollar amount you plan on spending. A lot of the price can be eliminated if you have the skills or ability to fabricate chassis and such yourself. But if you were going to purchase everything price could be an issue. I'd consider looking at a TLT. They are reasonably inexpensive to get and modify. There are many different choices of pre-fabed chassis' out there and the electronics don't generally have to be has strong/HD when compared to an Unlimited class(Clod, TXT, Maxx). Not to mention that the TLT's are nice to make a truck look more realistic. Do some looking around on the site, in the different forums (ie: Clod, TXT/Jugg, Maxx, Small Scale, even the video section) see what interests you and go from there. -Stay away from the Nylints, get something that's actually worth the money-

04-03-2006, 04:57 PM	#7
K_B I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,048	Buy a TLT-1 from www.ultimatehobbies.com and go from there...

04-03-2006, 06:52 PM	#8
SenorClod Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wyckoff Posts: 44	You also need to base it on the size of rocks that you plan to be crawling on. If theyre smaller type rocks and you feel you want it to be more of a challenge then go with a 2.2 like a TLT but if your going to be crawling over bigger rocks and dont want to have to worry about anything stoping you then get somthing like a Clod.

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