new guy, want a scale crawler

[Grizzly4x4]

Originally Posted by silversuper

nice try guys.

im wrestling d3, and majoring in construction management
i just feel useless if im not working on something
and no girlfriends, girls yes, but not girlfriends

the tq3 is the traxxas one? like for my t maxx?
any links for one?

For a college student budget the TQ3 (yes, your T Maxx radio) is your best choice, you can mod the TQ3 yourself using a 3 position center off switch. This will let you run a winch later on.
TQ3 mod
Another thread

[silversuper]

awesome man, i read through that thread.

seems like i got the readio as a no brainer right now.

now the epic debate between cheap lathe motor or moderate brushless....

[dezfan]

For a scale rig that might see water and at the same time is easy on the budget, a brushed lathe motor is hard to beat.

For an inexpensive ESC, look into the VR16 MOPED, or for a waterproof ESC, look at the LRP Runner. It's a bit more expensive than the MOPED, but like I said, it's waterproof.

Welcome to RCC, looking forward to seeing that first rig.

[toy4crawlin]

Originally Posted by Grizzly4x4

For a college student budget the TQ3 (yes, your T Maxx radio) is your best choice, you can mod the TQ3 yourself using a 3 position center off switch. This will let you run a winch later on.
TQ3 mod
Another thread

a winch is a waste

so many other options can actaully improve performance and fun like a dig

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by toy4crawlin

a winch is a waste

so many other options can actaully improve performance and fun like a dig

Dig on a scaler?

I'd prefer a winch on my scale rig.

[silversuper]

yea i wanted a winch cuz its cheaper than a real one for the 1:1



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