Don't know which one to buy. Marlin or Midnight edition.

[Clapitoncolo]

Hi mates, can you help me to decide?
I don't like the wheels on the Marlin, are too wide for me, I like something more real.
I don't want to make a mistake, jeje. What do you all think? Thanks from Spain.

 

[twade984]

Mostly depends on what you’re after, but after buying a midnight edition a while back, I wish I would have gone with the marlin. I believe the marlin to be one of the more capable tf2’s you can get.

Biggest differences (that applied to my situation) were the marlin has a bobbed bed stock, front fenders trimmed beneath the grille stock, larger tires/wheels, and I believe comes stock with rc4wd’s softer springs.

But if you’re after a more scale replica of a relatively stock truck, the midnight might be your better option.

Personally I’m a fan of the 1:1 Marlin Toyota, so I’d rather have the 1/10 version

Tires, wheels, and springs leave a lot to be desired on any tf2 you end up with.


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[durok]

The Marlin is based on a real upgraded Toyota truck, put out by Marlin Crawler Off-Road - the RC4WD is a pretty accurate scale replica, down to the wheels and tires.

That being said, if you are after a milder look, get the Midnight Edition!

Website of Marlin Crawlers:

https://www.marlincrawler.com/about

Real truck:

 

[Clapitoncolo]

Thanks mates for your answers.

 

[JatoTheRipper]

Are you new to RC crawling? If you are I would be sure you want an RC4WD vehicle. They are made for scale driving and the quality isn't the best which means less durability than something like a Traxxas TRX-4. I have a friend that only runs RC4WD and Cross RC, but he drives very tame.

 

[Clapitoncolo]

No, I have had many crawlers, but wanted to try a rc4wd. I have an Element Ecto right now.

 

[B-MOW71]

In my opinion, I'd choose the Marlin. It comes with the better options out of the box. BUT, it does require a total tear down and rebuild using thread lock before the first drive. I had to do that to mine. You can see more of mine here (http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/rc4wd-trail-finder-2/607692-b-mow-buys-tf2-marlin-crawler.html) to see what I all I've done to my Marlin.

It really depends on what you like. I do like the look of the Midnight Edition, but like the features of the Marlin.