2019 Holiday season R/C crawler shopping... What's everyone thinking?

[durok]

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[elRayRay]

Instead of posting directly in the Capra thread(s), I thought it might be interesting to hear what people are mulling over purchasing by the end of the year, whether it be a new release - or something that's been out for a while...


Myself, I just can't decide ahead of time what I want, as far as which "2019 holiday-release" vehicle I am possibly going to purchase. So, no pre-orders from me, most likely.

I keep bouncing back and forth between three options...

The Capra - It's very important to me that I like the looks of the vehicle, and I'm not certain I like the overall appearance that much (it's mainly the droop-nosed look from the side that bothers me), or the fact that I need to pick up new LiPos for it, but I'm pretty sure it'll perform very well as a technical crawler - better than anything I have. I confess I am also a little worried about the portal housing strength at the 4 outer assembly screw holes. But there will be aftermarket out the wazoo - that's a given!

Or (I know, I know...) going for the RC4WD C2X. I've never had a hardbody and I realize that there are limitations performance-wise, but it does appeal to me more every time I look at it in action.Because of the additional weight of the hardbody and full interior, it cycles through its suspension in a way that I like. Needs some immediate changes made, but just minor stuff for my purposes. I'd sell off the wheels, tires, and electronics (and that godawful front bumper, if I could get rid of it!). I'd also be painting part of the body to make it not look exactly like the RTR. It looks much better than stock pictures indicate even with just the supplied decals installed.

Lastly, not getting a complete vehicle, but throwing more money at the Vanquish chassis I bought to make a complete brand-mashup vehicle out of it - possibly using SSD portal axles, maybe just at the rear, which several people have done or are doing - and using either the upcoming new Carisma Subaru Brat body or the likewise upcoming new MST Toyota J45C - they are both 313mm wheelbase. I have a set of new SSD Pro44s already that I bought from a member and I have all the hop-up Enduro transmission parts, just need the case and some bearings, and then driveshafts and links.

So - I'm gonna chill out and see how all these new releases go, wait for the reviews here and elsewhere and watch the unboxing and build stuff, and sit on my hands until I just can't stand it any longer - and try to make an informed decision!

"thumbsup"

If I were to buy a vehicle,I don't think the Capra would be the one...though that is only because I am building something much like it in concept with my Bawleur project.

I want a hardbody, too...but the C2X isn't for me. I'd rather build one off of a VFD chassis/tranny kit (when it's available) and put the SSD Trail King axles under it (when they're available). Thus, I am holding out until at least winter as I still am elbows deep in the Bawleur and the Baja Rey re-fit/re-build. Body TBD but I'm ****ing sick of Jeeps and Hi-Lux's.

 

[elRayRay]

I like the Capra and feel it would be a great kit for my collection. But.... I am holding out on pre-ordering one. I have a hunch (or maybe just wishful thinking) that Traxxas has a KOH style rig coming out. Ever since I first saw their UDR, I have thought if they put the same effort into a KOH rig, I would be beating down the door to buy one.

Dream would be a IFS/Solid Axle rig like Jason Scherer's, Loren Healy's, or maybe a Campbell car.

I heard somenthing about Losi working with Blake Wilkey."thumbsup"

 

[durok]

RPP Hobbies - Traxxas TRX-4 Sport in Tan...

Now, this body looks great - a few graphics and it'll seriously be as appealing as their licensed bodies!

 

[durok]

Slightly-humorous...

There was a reviewer who remarked on the new Element Enduro TrailWalker body being patterned after a vehicle from the PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) video game - now Thunder Tiger has released that bodystyle with some frankly incredible weathering details on top of the "smallblock" Thunder Tiger 1/12th chassis (380-can motor)...

Presenting, the "Thunder Tiger 1/12 PUBG 4×4 American Pickup Truck"

PUBG x TTRCSPORT | TTRCSPORT

If this is marketed right it could bring quite a few more people into the scale/trail/crawl market - it's at the right price for beginners, $189.99.

 

[soze]

Well, Associated is owned by Thunder Tiger so I'm not surprised.

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[johnnyluv]

RPP Hobbies - Traxxas TRX-4 Sport in Tan...

Now, this body looks great - a few graphics and it'll seriously be as appealing as their licensed bodies!

If I didn’t have a Sport kit already, I’d probably go for this! I love earth tones. The only way to get colors like this are by air-brushing, which I’ll likely never get around to learning.

 

[smog]

Slightly-humorous...

There was a reviewer who remarked on the new Element Enduro TrailWalker body being patterned after a vehicle from the PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) video game - now Thunder Tiger has released that bodystyle with some frankly incredible weathering details on top of the "smallblock" Thunder Tiger 1/12th chassis (380-can motor)...

Presenting, the "Thunder Tiger 1/12 PUBG 4×4 American Pickup Truck"

PUBG x TTRCSPORT | TTRCSPORT

If this is marketed right it could bring quite a few more people into the scale/trail/crawl market - it's at the right price for beginners, $189.99.

The body is indeed weathered pretty incredibly and appears really well proportioned at first glance. Just wish the windows were weathered clear.

 

[CamoColton]

Still need to get out with the recently finished TRX-4 Sport kit but for the holidays/birthday, a Gen8 Scout or Element Enduro for a second truck to share with friends or whatnot. Or Kyosho Outlaw Rampage (likely Pro).

 

[MackPremo]

capra

 

[MackPremo]

Slightly-humorous...

There was a reviewer who remarked on the new Element Enduro TrailWalker body being patterned after a vehicle from the PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) video game - now Thunder Tiger has released that bodystyle with some frankly incredible weathering details on top of the "smallblock" Thunder Tiger 1/12th chassis (380-can motor)...

Presenting, the "Thunder Tiger 1/12 PUBG 4×4 American Pickup Truck"

PUBG x TTRCSPORT | TTRCSPORT

If this is marketed right it could bring quite a few more people into the scale/trail/crawl market - it's at the right price for beginners, $189.99.

oh man! i love pubg, i gotta have this!

 

[mewalsh100]

I’m gonna sit back and wait for a bit, although the Capra intrigues me. That said, if it’s no good, there’s just way too many easy places to take that name!

Giving serious consideration to building a vintage re-pop. Kyosho Tomahawk perhaps?

 

[GA Dawg]

I bought myself a VS4-10 Origin for Christmas last year, so a Pro may be in order. I doubt I'll wait that long on the Capra. I won't pre-order it, but unless the people that did come back saying that it's garbage I'll probably have one by Halloween.

I just can't help myself sometimes. I pulled the trigger on the Capra today.

 

[MaX-D]

I just can't help myself sometimes. I pulled the trigger on the Capra today.

I guess you'll get it by Halloween. LOL!

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[smog]

I’m gonna sit back and wait for a bit, although the Capra intrigues me. That said, if it’s no good, there’s just way too many easy places to take that name!

Giving serious consideration to building a vintage re-pop. Kyosho Tomahawk perhaps?

:ror:

While the Capra definitely interests me, I can’t say I feel the need to be in on the first wave of buyers on this one. Besides, it seems that if I wait long enough these days another intriguing rig comes along and my attention shifts focus. So far patience has saved me from buying anything. Rigs are coming out at such a fast and furious rate right now that I haven’t fixated long enough to buy any:lmao:

Picking up a re pop is a fun project idea

 

[durok]

:ror:

While the Capra definitely interests me, I can’t say I feel the need to be in on the first wave of buyers on this one. Besides, it seems that if I wait long enough these days another intriguing rig comes along and my attention shifts focus. So far patience has saved me from buying anything. Rigs are coming out at such a fast and furious rate right now that I haven’t fixated long enough to buy any:lmao:

Picking up a re pop is a fun project idea

Pretty much sums up my feelings as well. I see the positives and innovations, just not sure I want a small tube-framed buggy crawler.

I'll be waiting on this one. Will be reading others build threads with interest, no doubt!

Also - half the fun with big new releases is seeing the aftermarket respond... "thumbsup"

 

[smog]

Pretty much sums up my feelings as well. I see the positives and innovations, just not sure I want a small tube-framed buggy crawler.

I'll be waiting on this one. Will be reading others build threads with interest, no doubt!

Also - half the fun with big new releases is seeing the aftermarket respond... "thumbsup"

We must be but minutes away from the first Capra build thread, I swear I can feel it:ror:

Bring on the 4ws!

 

[mewalsh100]

I’m pretty much in the same boat as you guys smog and durok. Just when something comes along and I’m thinking “must have”, something else crops up that’s also must have. I guess it’s a good problem to have that so much cool stuff is being released though. That’s pretty much my train of thought in just doing a vintage build this winter. It’ll hold me over and give me some time to sit back and see what else comes out, or what rig wins me over. I’ll definitely put some personal flare on the vintage build if I go that route. Always wanted to do a Sand Scorcher too. Good grief, I can’t even decide between kits that have been out for over 30 years! How can I possibly be trusted to decide on NEW RELEASES!:lmao:

 

[GA Dawg]

I guess you'll get it by Halloween. LOL!

According to FedEx, I'll have it tomorrow. I swear, I'm getting ADD in my old age. I buy nearly every new thing I see these days.

 

[MAGNUMB]

I'm thinking the Tan TRX-4 Sport or another Panda Hobby 1/18 Tetra X1 in dark green or Yellow....Only a few kits i like to buy multiples on and this is one of them.

https://www.amazon.com/Panda-hobby-Crawler-Off-Road-Vehicle/dp/B07QZCXLHV