I Want to Build A Reliable Large Scale Crawler

[MailManX]

I'd like a crawler that is 1/4 or 1/5 scale. I am OK to either buy or build. The only RTR I can find in that size is the Exceed Maxstone 5. That rig doesn't check all the right boxes for me because:

• Only one major source of parts
• Parts often out of stock
• Too few aftermarket parts
• Poor quality OEM build (plastic diff gears, etc)
• Strange-looking

I really love the RC4WD Bully 2 kit for its quality and affordability. However, I'm hoping for something bigger than that. Is there an easy way to extend the Bully 2 chassis?


RC4WD also sells the Killer Krawler 2. OMG! I love that rig! However, I don't really wanna spend a grand just for a kit, even though I know the engineering in that kit is worth it and I'm sorely tempted! However, I'm only into RC's for fun with my family and friends. I do love quality, but I don't have to have the best.


I've been into RC for 5 years and am typically an 8th scale basher with buggies, truggies and monster trucks. I also have a few 10th scale rigs and a really fun Tacon Valor 1/14 scale monster truck. I have one 5th scale rig - a highly modified Redcat Rampage XT-E 5th scale that I love. However, the only crawlers I have are two 1/10 scale rigs: LNC and Axial Ridgeline. Great rigs, but I long for something bigger.


I know it's possible to buy just the Bully 2 Axles. Is there a large chassis kit that I could buy without axles to that will work with the Bully 2 axles without screwing up the geometry, or without costing as much or more than the KK2?


THANKS!



"thumbsup"

 

[OSRC]

Axial AR60 axles work decent on builds up to about 1/6 or so. Mad Force axles would probably work as well (and be far stronger) though I'm not sure exactly how wide they are.

I'm not aware of any large scale chassis per-se, I've managed to cut out my own.

My 1/6 Ram is about 38" long - pretty big. I do have a 1/5 Redcat Rampage body here I'd like to do something with - AR60's could work, though they are a bit narrow.

 

[MailManX]

Axial AR60 axles work decent on builds up to about 1/6 or so. Mad Force axles would probably work as well (and be far stronger) though I'm not sure exactly how wide they are.

I'm not aware of any large scale chassis per-se, I've managed to cut out my own.

My 1/6 Ram is about 38" long - pretty big. I do have a 1/5 Redcat Rampage body here I'd like to do something with - AR60's could work, though they are a bit narrow.

Thank you sir! I'll check into those options. As for making my own, I am really good at assembly and mod work, but I have never created a new rig or chassis. I don't feel qualified to do so and I don't have the machine capability. However, if I can find a kit, or even a group of compatible parts that I can cobble together, I'd be happy. Maybe I'll stumble across a thread of "this is what I built and these are the parts I built it with". I could work with that.

 

[Mike Flea]

Check out the "Large Scale Rigs" section further down the main page, most of us create our own frames for the builds, and if your real energetic like b-kons, you'll make your own body as well. "thumbsup"

Here's mine: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/502928-new-project-me.html

 

[willygee]

This guy with opening doors etc might be a good body to start with...

https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...spm=a2700.details.maylikehoz.1.6c3959f9cebFaF

 

[MailManX]

Check out the "Large Scale Rigs" section further down the main page, most of us create our own frames for the builds, and if your real energetic like b-kons, you'll make your own body as well. "thumbsup"

Here's mine: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/502928-new-project-me.html

That was an AMAZING read! It never would have occured to me to turn a toy jeep into an RC project. You did a fantastic job! I am in awe of all the talent I see on these forums.

 

[ferp420]

Yeti xl axles are relatively cheap to build and the bhb guy has a way to make it a steering axle

 

[MailManX]

I almost pulled the trigger on the RC4WD Killer Krawler 2 because it is just so darn sexy! However, I watched as many youtube videos as I could and it doesn't crawl very well. It ends up being a very expensive shelf queen (using a VERY large shelf!).

I'm not comfortable enough to try and custom build a 5th scale compilation of unrelated parts, so I've decided to downsize my ambition to an 8th scale crawler. I'm leaning towards the RC4WD Bully 2 MOA "kit". Videos shows that it crawls really well. However, I need to do more research about its reliability. I know nothing about it.

 

[svt923]

If a comp crawler is more the style you are after, just start sending your money to Dlux. :mrgreen:

Dlux Fab

 

[MailManX]

If a comp crawler is more the style you are after, just start sending your money to Dlux. :mrgreen:

Dlux Fab

I'm willing to spend $480 for the Bully 2 MOA kit. I am nowhere near the level of needing the stuff that Dlux makes. I just want to have a lot of fun with a rig that sticks well to all the granite in my area. Is the Bully OK for that?

 

[MailManX]

That Dlux Fab stuff sure is wonderful! I was tempted, but since I am only doing this for fun, I finally steered clear of the high cost. I also gave up on the idea of a large scale crawler. Instead, I bought a Bully II MOA Kit and will enjoy building that up with help from the Bully forum.

 

[Gramps]

I have a Redcat Rockslide Super Crawler which is 1/8th scale and built like a comp crawler with MOA & 4 wheel steering. Not fast by any means but a blast to crawl.

Redcat also has the Clawback Crawler which is 1/5th scale more scale looking than the Rockslide Clawback Crawler