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Old 09-17-2020, 11:14 AM   #1
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Default Not exactly a n00b question: help pick a second crawler

Ok y’all, I just picked up a nice shinny new scx10 iii wrangler day before yesterday to get back into the hobby after a bit of a break. I had the original honcho and wraith (and even an xr 10) back in the day and absolutely love the honcho.

My original plan was to buy a honcho and a tf2 since I’ve always wanted to build one and live hardbodies, but ended up with the wrangler instead. I did order the tf2 kit, but I don’t know I’ll ever be able to complete it (I’m not the best finishing kits, I have a hard time coming up with electronics and my paint skills are lacking)

I really love the defender, my father had a camel trophy truck when I was a kid and I’ve wanted to replicate it if possible, but I don’t think it’s really something I’ll be able to do

I have a $600 budget for another rc car, but that also includes any parts/upgrades for BOTH cars and another battery for the new one (face charger and a shorty pack for the wrangler)


So right now I’m tempted to get a gen 2 honcho, or maybe order the tf2 (again). But I dunno.

Can y’all give me some pointers? I’d really appreciate it as I’m going into informational overload


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Old 09-18-2020, 09:13 PM   #2
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If you really want to go with the Camel Trophy, I'd say do that. The more you get in to this hobby the more you're willing to do for it.

I think getting a trailfinder 2 chassis with a defender hardbody is a nice choice.
Painting hardbodies isn't terrible hard, there's prep work, sure, but the end result is really nice and rewarding.

If you already have the TF2, you could just buy a defender body and change out the body. I'm not entirely sure how the TF2 body mounting works, but it should work out pretty well.
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Old 09-19-2020, 04:22 PM   #3
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SCX10 II 1969 Blazer RTR costs the same as Honcho, and the Blazer comes with steel links and gears etc.


https://youtu.be/Cu_5V2hbapI
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Old 09-19-2020, 04:55 PM   #4
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Don’t sleep on the SSD trail king either. I don’t own it personally, but it is well regarded. And on paper it is a lot better equipped than any scx10.2, and in many ways, very comparable to it. I consider it a fully upgraded Scx10.2 out of the box.
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Old 09-19-2020, 05:18 PM   #5
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SCX10 II 1969 Blazer RTR costs the same as Honcho, and the Blazer comes with steel links and gears etc.


https://youtu.be/Cu_5V2hbapI

Thanks, I didn’t know that! I want a honcho primarily for the body/nostalgia. I don’t know why I love that truck so much, maybe because it was my first.


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Old 09-20-2020, 02:17 AM   #6
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$600 to spend to second crawler with battery, and upgrades to two crawlers.

A set of tyres, dual stage foams and wheels costs easily $150.
So... you really don't have more than $300 for a second crawler.

Tyres and dual stage foams is the most important upgrade you can do to any crawler.
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Old 09-25-2020, 07:19 AM   #7
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After building and enjoying my 10.3 I also was looking for a 2nd rig. I have decided on the Capra. Could that be an option for you too?
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Old 09-25-2020, 02:16 PM   #8
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Capra Kit: $330
Tires: $60
HobbyWing 1080: $40
Crawlmaster Sport: $20
ZOSKAY 35kg servo: $40
Spektrum SX107 micro servo: $15
RadioLink RC4GS v2: $60
CastleCreations BEC: $20
3S Shorty: $35
Total: $620
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Old 09-29-2020, 06:32 PM   #9
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After building and enjoying my 10.3 I also was looking for a 2nd rig. I have decided on the Capra. Could that be an option for you too?

I’m weighing a wraith vs the Capra actually. I’ve had a wraith and loved it, but don’t know enough about the Capra to rule it out.


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