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10-07-2007, 01:17 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lynbrook
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|  new guy, want a scale crawler
hey guys im a college freshman and i need a scale crawler never had one before, but i have built models, a full aluminum nitro t maxx, and i off road my full scale truck lol so, any recomendations? i have alreafy looked around, and love the axial kit because tis simple and easy for my first one. or is anyone looking to sell a crawler? keep in mind im on a college budget. thanks guys! |
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10-07-2007, 01:31 PM
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| Debunking old stereotypes  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 1st and Amistad
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Welcome to RCC!! I highly recommend the Axial AX10 for a newbie, or anyone on a budget, or even the seasoned crawler for that matter. It's a very capable rig out of the box with a couple small mods. It can be made even better with the aftermarket parts coming  There is a classified section here at RCC, But you need to have 30 quality posts, and be a member for at least 30 days before you can access it.. You also have the option of purchasing a supporting member star, and having access to the classifieds, ability to directly attach pictures, and are able to enter the many great vendor give-a-ways. Info on star: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/annou...t.php?f=73&a=1 |
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10-07-2007, 01:42 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lynbrook
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well i dont think there will be many of those for sale if they are o awesome lol. so where do i get mine? tower has them for 260, but i have to wait until mid october. and a s far as whatever else i need, radio, receiver, servos, motor......im terrible at that stuff im not competing, just something to keep me entertained in the dorm room and on campus lol. so anything affordable but not crap quality? |
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10-07-2007, 02:08 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Valdosta
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10-07-2007, 05:41 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lynbrook
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that site is awesome, thanks i want it to be really capable, but with that stock vehicle that has been modified appearance, so if i want to add a winch or lights or something like that, what radio should i be looking at? |
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10-07-2007, 07:14 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: trying to find out what a TVuPer is.....
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Pistol Type... Nomadio React. There are a lot of really capable scale crawlers out there. Search will be your friend for ideas. Again, welcome. | |
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10-08-2007, 10:58 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lynbrook
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yea i dont mean to be a noob about it, i have been searching, but there is alot of stuff here!! wow that react is nice, but pricy!! is there a more college friendly radio? lol Last edited by silversuper; 10-08-2007 at 11:02 AM. |
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10-08-2007, 11:12 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: northampton
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Welcome.. I used to (still do sometimes) build plastic models. If you were good with the scale aftermarket stuff ( detial master to name one) you'll do just fine with a scale project. Just have fun and don't post any stupid questions on here and you'll be just fine...J/k.. really post what you need to know and there are a bunch of great people here that will help you out. I am building a clod based super right now but I am planing on a nice jeep based scaler to modle my own jeep. good luck and happy building
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10-08-2007, 11:16 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lynbrook
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hey your from long island too? im south shore nassau im seeing if my radio from my stampede could be pirated for this, im just not sure ow many channels it is. it sucks leaving everything home and going away to school the dx6 is really nice, and in my range because it includes servos and receiver. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=SPM2460 do you guys know any others that are in this price range but in a pistol grip? i have had pistol on my last 2 trucks and i guess i have gotten used to it. im sure you will all say it is preference, but is one better than the other for crawling? Last edited by silversuper; 10-08-2007 at 11:22 AM. |
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10-08-2007, 11:23 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: northampton
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I'm in NE PA... I'm sure there are some close to you. Your radio is prob a 2 chan which would work throttle and steering. Anything else like a whinch or lighting you're going to need more channels
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10-08-2007, 11:30 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lynbrook
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my bad. so i need a minimum three channel. any one else have recomendations? |
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10-08-2007, 11:32 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: northampton
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I went cheap and bought a modded traxxas 3 chanel radio. I am going to use the 3rd chanel for rear steer but you could use it for just about anything. I got it with the crystals and receiver on here for about 25 bucks. far cheaper then anything else for now.
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10-08-2007, 11:49 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh
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Go with a TQ3. Cheap and works well. | |
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10-08-2007, 12:45 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Campbell, CA 4 hrs 2Rubicon !
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No Girls to chase ? LOL  sports  the RC stuff is addictive and $$$ | |
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10-08-2007, 12:56 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: InDePeNdEnCe
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Im in the same boat as him. Im new to rc rock crawling but not to the hobby. I have been looking around and im so lost. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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10-08-2007, 12:57 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: northampton
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Yeah but this stuff takes far less time and money then a chick.. .
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10-08-2007, 02:15 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh
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 . It's close but the crawler dosen't nag .
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10-08-2007, 03:35 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lynbrook
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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? |
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10-08-2007, 10:24 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lynbrook
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and since money is tight i threw down money on becoming a member, cuz once i get my rig i will need this sight alot
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10-09-2007, 10:38 AM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Martinsburg WV
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