Scale Creeper build

[grapeaperacin]

Have abuddy wanting to do a Scale build on a creeper chassis any ideal on a body and mounting

[ochevys54]

get the safari kit. I think it has more options for body mounting. other than that, I think its the same base as the regular creeper. just an assumption on my part, as I havent seen the two side by side personally but I am positive there are many here that could confirm if I am correct

[Phoneguy]

The safari is basically a creeper with some plastic frame rails and bumpers bolted to the side plates with upright body mounts, and it comes with a dig unit installed.

[grapeaperacin]

thanks guys for the help i will let him know

[gottorque]

Dont get the Safari. Get the kit version and buy yourself an SCX10 chassis and AX10 tranny. More scale than the safari will ever be

[venomcrawlerdud]

i agree, the safari is a good crawler but it is just the kit version with some frame rails. get the kit and do what you want from there. will be much easier.

[Phoneguy]

If you want dig and the frame rails it will be cheaper to get the safari.

Creeper kit. $150
Dig unit. $50
Motor. $20
Frame kit. $55
Total. $275

That's not including a radio or servos or esc. A safari can be had for under $250. I know the esc and steering servo isn't that great and the radio is just ok, but it will be fine to get it up and running.

[gottorque]

Originally Posted by Phoneguy

If you want dig and the frame rails it will be cheaper to get the safari.

Creeper kit. $150
Dig unit. $50
Motor. $20
Frame kit. $55
Total. $275

That's not including a radio or servos or esc. A safari can be had for under $250. I know the esc and steering servo isn't that great and the radio is just ok, but it will be fine to get it up and running.

To be honest the venom electronics suck. It would be wiser to spend a bit more on an esc, servo and motor now and save in the long run cause you wont have to replace everything in a month. If your on a budget check the classifieds because there are really good deals on the good electronics.
The Safari is absolutely not scale.

[Phoneguy]

Even if you replace the electronics, if you want dig, the safari is still cheaper. I also agree that it really isn't a scale crawler. But not everyone wants a perfect scale crawler.

[gottorque]

Originally Posted by Phoneguy

Even if you replace the electronics, if you want dig, the safari is still cheaper. I also agree that it really isn't a scale crawler. But not everyone wants a perfect scale crawler.

so your saying that the diffrence between building up a kit creeper and getting decent electronics and a safari with mediocre electronicsis cause the dig is cheaper
Most scalers dont have dig systems in them but its your rig so do whatever you want

[Phoneguy]

NO. Even if you through all the electronics away and you WANT dig it's still cheaper to buy a safari. It's math.

[gottorque]

Venom creeper kit-$130
Venom remote dig-$57
Total $187


Safari RTR $280-$187=$93 extra bucks to spend on electronics or whatever else
Or...Figure too about $40 bucks for a used SCX10 chassis and about $25 for a used AX10 tranny leaving and additional savings of $57 bucks cause you dont need the venom dig. Heck ive bought a ax10 tranny AND dig unit for under $50

Trust me. your much better off with a kit. No need for me to say anymore

[winnerone23]

Ppl. Have extra dig trannies... lol, I have a total of 3, you can get them cheap out there.. other then that, you don't need or really want any of the venom electronic stuff.. you can get on the for sale section an build a whole rig real easy an cheap. I don't know why you need a scx chassis or a axial tranny but to each there own.. I personally want a creeper tranny in my scx-10 scaler, I like them far better for torque an wheel speed. Which I will be soon when Thomas puts the fusion tranny on the market..

[venomcrawlerdud]

Originally Posted by gottorque

Venom creeper kit-$130
Venom remote dig-$57
Total $187


Safari RTR $280-$187=$93 extra bucks to spend on electronics or whatever else
Or...Figure too about $40 bucks for a used SCX10 chassis and about $25 for a used AX10 tranny leaving and additional savings of $57 bucks cause you dont need the venom dig. Heck ive bought a ax10 tranny AND dig unit for under $50

Trust me. your much better off with a kit. No need for me to say anymore

when i switched to an axial tranny i found one for sale on ebay for i think around $35. i also got a DNA red dig unit with and extra set of internals and servo for only $15 shipped on the for sale section here.

Originally Posted by winnerone23

Ppl. Have extra dig trannies... lol, I have a total of 3, you can get them cheap out there.. other then that, you don't need or really want any of the venom electronic stuff.. you can get on the for sale section an build a whole rig real easy an cheap. I don't know why you need a scx chassis or a axial tranny but to each there own.. I personally want a creeper tranny in my scx-10 scaler, I like them far better for torque an wheel speed. Which I will be soon when Thomas puts the fusion tranny on the market..

personally i like the look of a scx10 chassis scaler than a venom safari cheappy chassis rails and bumpers.

[winnerone23]

I agree dud.. I like the look an function as well. I just didn't see what the need for it was. .for the kit as well. Ad everyone upgrades, so starting off in the direction of were ur heading, is cheapest in the long run, not just the parts or kit prices.. as with everything in this hobby.. it's all bout personal preference...

[grapeaperacin]

Thanks for the info guys i have relayed all the info to him he went with the Kit version and SCX10 Electronics