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[StomperCrawler]

Information overload! I have been in and out of RC all my life and looking to get back in. My last rig was an RC10 T3. Old tech. Crystal receivers, brushed motors, and nicad batteries. Wow a lot has changed. I was originally looking at short course trucks but the scaled crawlers have really piqued my interest.

So now I'm looking and learning trying to decide what I want for a starter truck.

Since you're already on inf-o-load, one more link probably won't make a difference; here are some thoughts/options: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/newb...noob-questions-before-buying.html#post5815464

 

[touch racing]

Since you're already on inf-o-load, one more link probably won't make a difference; here are some thoughts/options: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/newb...noob-questions-before-buying.html#post5815464

Thanks for the welcome.


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[cjcanfield]

New to the forum
Just getting into RC, and Beijing my 6yr old some with me
Corey
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Looking for a crawler to get started


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[StomperCrawler]

New to the forum
Just getting into RC, and Beijing my 6yr old some with me
Corey
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Looking for a crawler to get started


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Welcome CJ! You're in Arkansas, correct? What kind of crawler are you looking for? Budget? Scale/realism factor? Competitive or just for fun?

 

[cjcanfield]

Welcome CJ! You're in Arkansas, correct? What kind of crawler are you looking for? Budget? Scale/realism factor? Competitive or just for fun?

Hi. I am actually in WI, I’ll have to look at my profile as registration was being funny yesterday.

I am looking for a 1/10 crawler and am currently checking out SCX10.2 and TRX-4 models. I think I like the scale of those two best. Probably will look to paint my own body and for upgrades pretty quick because I like to work with my hands. I am open to suggestions based on your experience as I am definitely a newb to crawling.


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[StomperCrawler]

Hi. I am actually in WI, I’ll have to look at my profile as registration was being funny yesterday.

I am looking for a 1/10 crawler and am currently checking out SCX10.2 and TRX-4 models. I think I like the scale of those two best. Probably will look to paint my own body and for upgrades pretty quick because I like to work with my hands. I am open to suggestions based on your experience as I am definitely a newb to crawling.


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Ah, Wisconsin eh? Any good crawling spots nearby? The Scx10 ii and TRX-4 are both great; here are some of my own thoughts/experiences on scale crawler options: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum...before-buying.html#post5815464
Let us know if you have any more questions.

 

[cjcanfield]

Ah, Wisconsin eh? Any good crawling spots nearby? The Scx10 ii and TRX-4 are both great; here are some of my own thoughts/experiences on scale crawler options: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum...before-buying.html#post5815464
Let us know if you have any more questions.

Thanks! Great thoughts. I am interested in the RedCat Gen7 - looks like a good starter truck for the money $199 and a couple of enhancements to do out of the gate that would be fun - steering mostly.


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[StomperCrawler]

Thanks! Great thoughts. I am interested in the RedCat Gen7 - looks like a good starter truck for the money $199 and a couple of enhancements to do out of the gate that would be fun - steering mostly.


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Yup, those are quite popular these days. You can find some good mods on YouTube and here: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/redcat-crawlers/
Maybe you can find some fellow crawlers to run with on Facebook or here:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/wisconsin/

 

[cjcanfield]

Thanks! I appreciate it. Now I have to go break in a couple brushed motors for the two new Stampede 4x4s I picked up for my son and I. But don’t worry, Instill want a crawler too! Haha. Prices on eBay seem high for used rc vehicles across the board right now or I would have done that.


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[CHAOTIC]

Hi, I’ve been lurking here for a while and finally registered. I live in San Diego. I took a looooong break from RC stuff and now planning on getting a crawler soon. I’m looking at the new Deadbolt released this month.

 

[CHAOTIC]

I don't have any gear yet. However, I'm looking at getting a Gens Ace 2s 5000mAh with the Tenergy TB6-b charger. I was sold on the Honcho until the Deadbolt announcement. Now I'm comparing the ESC's and reading about the LED leads and what might work better for me.

 

[Wolfh3]

The name is David, I have a cheap 1:18 HB-P 1801. Also a drone and rc apache, don't use the drone or apache much but will soon. Just for kicks want this 1801 to be my first modded rock crawler, since it was so cheep.
lans; upgrade servo, front and rear motor, esc, transmitter and receiver, spare tire, linkage, lighting, water proofing, exterior, sound maybe. I live in Hawaii Wich is the reason why I'm picking up alot of hobbies now. I'll ask my question about what to get and stuff like that once I go through the fourm

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[StomperCrawler]

The name is David, I have a cheap 1:18 HB-P 1801. Also a drone and rc apache, don't use the drone or apache much but will soon. Just for kicks want this 1801 to be my first modded rock crawler, since it was so cheep.
lans; upgrade servo, front and rear motor, esc, transmitter and receiver, spare tire, linkage, lighting, water proofing, exterior, sound maybe. I live in Hawaii Wich is the reason why I'm picking up alot of hobbies now. I'll ask my question about what to get and stuff like that once I go through the fourm

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Welcome David! Did you just move to Hawaii for work? What island are you on? Nice pic. I've not seen that rig before. Can you order parts when something like an axle breaks? That's always my first question when buying a hobby-grade RC.

 

[Wolfh3]

Welcome David! Did you just move to Hawaii for work? What island are you on? Nice pic. I've not seen that rig before. Can you order parts when something like an axle breaks? That's always my first question when buying a hobby-grade RC.

Moved to Oahu , and for work but here to stay. I can't order parts for it from what I understand, but that's what I get for a $30 rc. But if I find out you can then I probably would start stocking up

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[StomperCrawler]

Moved to Oahu , and for work but here to stay. I can't order parts for it from what I understand, but that's what I get for a $30 rc. But if I find out you can then I probably would start stocking up

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I did some research and apparently you can order parts: https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&q=hb+p1801+parts
However, if you find that stuff breaks a lot, it may be cheaper in the long run to go with a higher-end rig if your budget allows.

 

[Wolfh3]

I did some research and apparently you can order parts: https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&q=hb+p1801+parts
However, if you find that stuff breaks a lot, it may be cheaper in the long run to go with a higher-end rig if your budget allows.

Thanks. I figured what I'll do as of right not is order another same size rc with a better motor and body and Frankenstein them together. Then start the other upgrades after mainly replace the remote control. The budget will allow a better rig but this will be the first to car I have had in a while, and the first I will be modifing so I wanted to go cheap.

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[kevintau]

Hi All,

My name is Kevin and i'am from Minnesota. I have been having fun crawling with my k10 Chevy.

 

[StomperCrawler]

Hi All,

My name is Kevin and i'am from Minnesota. I have been having fun crawling with my k10 Chevy.

Welcome Kevin! How do you like your Ascender? How long have you had it? What kind of terrain do you run it on? Any upgrades? Have you found the Ascender and Minnesota sections here?
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/vaterra-ascender/
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/minnesota/

 

[J3RRY]

Hi everyone. My name is Jerry and I live in Saskatoon, Sask, Canada. I recently purchased a Traxxas TRX-4 Defender in grey. Looking forward to crawling and personalizing my rig. Many, many years ago I built a Tamiya Toyota truck so not new to RC. "thumbsup"

 

[davidradio]

Hi!

I'm David . I'm from OHIO. I have never had a crawler, but have decided to buy a Redcat Gen7 and build it as I learn. I have already learned a lot from observing afar, but am going to try to get more involved

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