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Stoney0102 · 01-24-2007, 10:26 PM

Hey guys, Im kinda new to the scene. I have modded a few zip zaps, and other smaller rc cars for crawling. Now my first question is are there any ready to drive rigs out now that are good for crawling. I know the Nylints are on a break right now and thats what I would really like. At least for a starter. But after looking at some of the more custom rides on here and at some point I would eather like to build one from scratch or near scratch.. What would I be loking at cost wise for a base model crawler? Also what kind of time dose it take and skill is needed? Again right now im just looking for a 1:18 entry crawler now for around $50-$80.

TURTLE · 01-24-2007, 10:48 PM

im sure you saw all the tlts that your best bet for that scale, but your gonna have to drop some dough. they have some comp ready kits out there based on the tlt but thats between 400-600 (some one help me out with the price) best bet would to buy a tlt kit ($70) and slowly build, you'll still need electronics though. or find a nylint!

Stoney0102 · 01-24-2007, 11:05 PM

Yea, I just finished looking at the tamiya web site. They have one on there for $140 which I think I could swing and that way I have a strong platform to build on. I dont really have the desire to compete, just wanna play around on some rocks. I'm not the best at modding these kinds of things though, so the mods I would do would be small at least at first. Thanks for the help. Ill post up my progress as I go. What the differ from the kit and the ready to run one?

Savrunner · 01-25-2007, 06:20 AM

There are alot of Nylints on ebay right now, so bid away. You should be able to get one, a 1:6th or 1:18th in your price range. I say go for the 1:6th. These monsters have proportional throttle and steering where the 1:18s do not.

Stoney0102 · 01-25-2007, 01:51 PM

This is the Zip zap crawler I built, and thats about as much mod work I have done to a rc car.

RYY · 01-25-2007, 02:15 PM

Tammies Hobbies is putting out a kit less a number of items. I just went through the process of purchasing the TLT kit and all the other pieces that Tammies has put together as one. They were able to do it well below what I paid. Add Wheels, chassis, body and electronics and go with a very serious better than entery level crawler.
Just my thoughts!!!
RYY

01-24-2007, 10:26 PM	#1
Stoney0102 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte Posts: 30	Just a quick couple of questions Hey guys, Im kinda new to the scene. I have modded a few zip zaps, and other smaller rc cars for crawling. Now my first question is are there any ready to drive rigs out now that are good for crawling. I know the Nylints are on a break right now and thats what I would really like. At least for a starter. But after looking at some of the more custom rides on here and at some point I would eather like to build one from scratch or near scratch.. What would I be loking at cost wise for a base model crawler? Also what kind of time dose it take and skill is needed? Again right now im just looking for a 1:18 entry crawler now for around $50-$80.

01-24-2007, 10:48 PM	#2
TURTLE Gettin’ back on the horse Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hoonsville Posts: 6,671	im sure you saw all the tlts that your best bet for that scale, but your gonna have to drop some dough. they have some comp ready kits out there based on the tlt but thats between 400-600 (some one help me out with the price) best bet would to buy a tlt kit ($70) and slowly build, you'll still need electronics though. or find a nylint!

01-24-2007, 11:05 PM	#3
Stoney0102 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte Posts: 30	Yea, I just finished looking at the tamiya web site. They have one on there for $140 which I think I could swing and that way I have a strong platform to build on. I dont really have the desire to compete, just wanna play around on some rocks. I'm not the best at modding these kinds of things though, so the mods I would do would be small at least at first. Thanks for the help. Ill post up my progress as I go. What the differ from the kit and the ready to run one?

01-25-2007, 06:20 AM	#4
Savrunner Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Budd Lake, NJ Posts: 87	There are alot of Nylints on ebay right now, so bid away. You should be able to get one, a 1:6th or 1:18th in your price range. I say go for the 1:6th. These monsters have proportional throttle and steering where the 1:18s do not.

01-25-2007, 01:51 PM	#5
Stoney0102 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte Posts: 30	This is the Zip zap crawler I built, and thats about as much mod work I have done to a rc car.

01-25-2007, 02:15 PM	#6
RYY Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 65	Tammies Hobbies is putting out a kit less a number of items. I just went through the process of purchasing the TLT kit and all the other pieces that Tammies has put together as one. They were able to do it well below what I paid. Add Wheels, chassis, body and electronics and go with a very serious better than entery level crawler. Just my thoughts!!! RYY

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