02-11-2018, 08:04 PM | #2561 | |
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Choosing the right one depends on your priorities really: your local club's class (1.9, 2.2, C1, C2, C3) popularity (check here: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/maryland/), parts availability (local and online, in-country and out), scale-ness, design, durability, performance, looks, etc. Our family has an Axial Ax10 mutt, Scx10 OG Honcho, and Scx10 ii Cherokee. The Ascender v2.0 (whenever it comes out) and 3Racing "Ex Real" are both on my short list. I'm waiting for the next version of the excellently-performing Vaterra Ascender that addresses the minor issue of torque twist, although it can be either dealt with or ignored in the v1.0. For a ready to run (RTR) vehicle, the Ascender v1.0 is a great choice and is currently on $40 off (with coupon HHSS40) during February here: https://www.rpphobby.com/Articles.asp?ID=247 You'll still need at least batteries and a charger (depending on which Ascender you choose), so look at the list below for ideas on those. If the Ascender ii doesn't release before I've saved my pennies, I'll probably go with the $200 (shipped on eBay) "Ex Real" body-less kit by 3Racing that includes 2-speed tranny, forward-mounted motor, beadlock wheels, stealth body mounts, big bore metal shocks, CMS, adjustable wheelbase, 7mm metal links, front universals, and 35t motor: http://www.integy.com/st_prod.html?p...3#.Wn57NSNRU0P You said you wanted good parts availability, so maybe this isn't for you since it was just released, but 3Racing should be able to keep up with parts support as they've been around for years.. There's a build thread here if you're interested: 3Racing Crawler Ex (EX Real) To complete the kit, I'll likely use: $4 Xt60 connectors for ESC and motor $5 qty 100 of M2x6mm button head Hex silver bolts (can't stand the gold beadlock hardware!) $11 lipo 3s 2200mah Turnigy batteries from Hobbyking x2 ~90 minutes of runtime $12 JX 6621 20KG metal gear servo (not 360) from Banggood high torque $14 body from Banggood $1.50 shipping $15 power supply 15v 7a from Hobbyking for charger $16/40 WP-1060/1080 ESC from eBay depending on whether I go cheap or more drag brake options and stronger BEC $32 Accucel-6 charger 80w from Hobbyking brand that I've used for years $50 Flysky GT3C radio from eBay that's hackable to 8 channels and 99-model memory, just like my GT3B Total including batteries and charger: $359 If you need a tool set to work on your rig, I recommend: http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/kxst0051.htm If you get a rig that doesn't include beadlock wheels, search eBay for Austar beadlock; a set of 4 will run you $15, or $22 with fake Super Swamper tires. Last edited by StomperCrawler; 02-11-2018 at 08:23 PM. | |
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02-17-2018, 09:01 AM | #2562 |
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Freddie the Newbie here from the B.C. coast. I have a Yeti i converted to a Rob MacCachren trophy truck, a RR10 Bomber kit I'm collecting parts for a wicked build and a Wraith kit on its way. Lurked on RRCrawler for a couple years now have learned lots its a great site and thought i should get in on the action.
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02-17-2018, 08:03 PM | #2563 | |
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02-18-2018, 11:26 AM | #2564 |
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Hey fellow enthusiast. GarneauSCX10 here, currently in Afghanistan. Will be heading to Italy next for a few years. I have a SCX10 II Honcho on order. I drive a Tacoma so it is natural for me to want a similar looking rig. My wife wasn't too thrilled with me spending so much on a toy but as they say its easier to ask forgiveness than permission. Looking forward getting into this new hobby. |
02-18-2018, 03:06 PM | #2565 | |
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02-18-2018, 08:01 PM | #2566 | |
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02-19-2018, 01:19 PM | #2567 | |
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02-19-2018, 10:11 PM | #2568 | |
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If the wife complains, just tell her it's less expensive than buying and maintaining a 1:1 rig. ;) So, Afghanistan huh? Then Italy? Military or state? Last edited by StomperCrawler; 02-21-2018 at 09:53 PM. | |
02-20-2018, 04:01 PM | #2569 |
Newbie Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Grimes
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Another FNG checking in. I'm in Iowa, so there's a distinct lack of rocks around here, although judging by a Facebook group I'm in, we've got a small, active community of crawlers. I'm a plane guy mostly, and I've got two Slashes, one converted to a Backslash, and two Granites, that my stepkids and I (mostly I) bash with. I modifed the Granites with some Associated CVDs, since they seem to love eating dogbones. A friend of mine and I were discussing long range FPV ground rigs the other day, and I stumbled face-first into crawlers. As the old saying goes, "Hook, line and sinker..." I started looking for budget crawlers and eventually stumbled across the Exceed stuff that seems to have a love/hate relationship in the crawler world. Ordered a 1/8 Mad Torque, since it was cheap and I could use it to gauge my interest. The aforementioned friend went for the 1/5 Maxstone. He's more interested in cruising around trails and such. We'll see how it goes. I also got the rear steering kit with the MT, and have a pair of Hitec 645MGs to use with it, that were laying around from another project. I've trawled some of the threads about this truck and will probably steal plenty of ideas I found in there. |
02-20-2018, 09:43 PM | #2570 | |
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Exceed mad torque 1/8 to 1/10 scale budget build! ... and you probably already found this, but in case you didn't: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/iowa/ | |
02-21-2018, 08:48 AM | #2571 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Canada
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We'll add another new to crawler member number to the ranks. I've been into Nitro in the past but kind of fell away from it. My love of RC has always been there buy I just never considered scale truck or rock crawlers and I certainly never considered electric before now. I bought the RC4WD 1/18 D90 but once I got onto youtube watching crawling videos and competitions I knew I was hooked. The only thing I wish is that there was a stroger following here in NB Canada where I am from. The crawling here would be amazing with multiple different terrain options just out the back door. The Canadian section on here seems a bit stagnant so hopefully people will read this and know there's one more Canadian out there. I just just received my Trx4 in a shiny red although not for long. I plan on tearing it apart and adding my own twist to it and making it as capable as possible. Although I know the insane heavy body will pose some issues. But I'm raring to go. |
02-21-2018, 11:32 AM | #2572 |
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I'm still relatively new to the hobby about one year in. My favorite thing about this hobby is creativity and customizing/personalising. In the year I have learned to work with styrene where I've created my own fender flares, front and rear bumper, and other things Like surf boards, gopros, little accessories. But before I get into all that I will introduce myself my name is Andrew out of LV, I have an MST cmx with a Tamiya FJ Cruiser body. RC4wd gladiator tires. 1.9 kmc machetes by vanquish. RC4wd kings 80mm front 70 mm rear. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Last edited by andygperez88; 02-21-2018 at 11:42 AM. |
02-21-2018, 05:26 PM | #2573 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Oklahoma
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Who you are? Rob What kind of rig you have? SCX-10 II Where you live? Shawnee, OK Noob to RC and I hadn't done any kind of modeling since I was a kid. Now in my early 40's and doing a scale build on the Jeep here. Been working on it since just before the holidays and I've got a rolling chassis. Still waiting on scissors, reamer and paint to do up the body. The local hobby shops are ok, been using the power of the Internet to do this build. |
02-21-2018, 07:28 PM | #2574 |
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Adam from Portland Oregon. I have been in and out of RC since I was a kid. I’ve had team associated buggies to HPI super nitro Rs4s. But I had been out of the hobby for 10 or so years till I got a Tamiya XV-01 last year. Love it but not super capable of taking on my back yard. I’ve been snooping on here for a bit and have decided to get a SCX10 ii. I’m just waiting for the local hobby shop to have one in stock. I might end up getting two and seeing if the kiddo is interested. He’s young but I think his interest will only grow. He wants to play with my XV-01 but it’s way too fast for him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
02-21-2018, 09:19 PM | #2575 | |
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02-21-2018, 09:26 PM | #2576 | |
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02-21-2018, 09:33 PM | #2577 | |
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02-21-2018, 09:47 PM | #2578 | |
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02-23-2018, 03:33 PM | #2579 |
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Hi guys. Anthony is here. And this is my Wraith Bought it on Ebay and I have some questions, can I ask here? |
02-23-2018, 08:49 PM | #2580 | |
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http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/newbie-general/ ... and once you get the basics, you can go more in depth with the Wraith here: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial-wraith/ BTW I couldn't see your pic; what service did you use? | |
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