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9:47 pm
January 27, 2011
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There have been random posts in threads over the last number of months (years?) about RC trucks, crawlers, etc. How about we have a "show us what you got" thread so us RC newbies can see what the more "experienced" are driving?
That way, we can make sure and get something close to the same scale and capabilities when/if we take the plunge.
Make sure and add things like durability, availability or replacement/upgrade parts and important things like that. Oh, and $$$ when it comes to cost of operation.
Let the games begin!!
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I have RC's from $99 to $500, and in both 1/18 and 1/10 scale. I also have one's I've built and ones that are ready to run (RTR). The jeep I'm working on currently was RTR, but they make a builder kit that offers upgraded parts. On my rig, I've changed the wheels and tires, and have a new rear axle to put under it + new control arms and steering linkeage, plus LED rock lights to add. I also have a 1/10 comp buggy similar to the one I just sold to scoped. The one he picked up was RTR, but required a transmitter and battery charger. It came with a 5000 battery Iincluded.In general a 5000 LiPo battery will run for 1 hr on a 1/10 scale crawler rig that doesn't have a ton of motor or transmission upgrades. My mini crawlers will run for an hour on their little batteries as well.
Kathleen and Brad
11:37 pm
January 27, 2011
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"JohnDF" wrote: [Image Can Not Be Found]
John, I would expect nothing less. 
And didn't it come with it's own color co-ordinated tool box?
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11:42 pm
January 27, 2011
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Looks like I'll need to do my homework, then. The range you posted looks good, too.
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"BKGM Jeepers" wrote: I have RC's from $99 to $500, and in both 1/18 and 1/10 scale. I also have one's I've built and ones that are ready to run (RTR). The jeep I'm working on currently was RTR, but they make a builder kit that offers upgraded parts. On my rig, I've changed the wheels and tires, and have a new rear axle to put under it + new control arms and steering linkeage, plus LED rock lights to add. I also have a 1/10 comp buggy similar to the one I just sold to scoped. The one he picked up was RTR, but required a transmitter and battery charger. It came with a 5000 battery Iincluded.In general a 5000 LiPo battery will run for 1 hr on a 1/10 scale crawler rig that doesn't have a ton of motor or transmission upgrades. My mini crawlers will run for an hour on their little batteries as well.
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3:43 am
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January 19, 2011
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Here are my 1/10 and 1/18 rigs
Kathleen and Brad
3:51 am
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January 19, 2011
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"BKGM Jeepers" wrote: Here are my 1/10 and 1/18 rigs
Cool Collection Brad! What color will the JKU be when finished?
Semper Fi
3:55 am
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April 2, 2003
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"Josh" wrote: [quote="BKGM Jeepers"]Here are my 1/10 and 1/18 rigs
Cool Collection Brad! What color will the JKU be when finished?
Orange with a removable black top!
Kathleen and Brad
4:03 am
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January 19, 2011
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"BKGM Jeepers" wrote: [quote="Josh"][quote="BKGM Jeepers"]Here are my 1/10 and 1/18 rigs
Cool Collection Brad! What color will the JKU be when finished?
Orange with a removable black top!
Very nice! That will look cool!
Semper Fi
3:39 am
January 27, 2011
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C'mon folks ... I know there are more than Brad's rigs.
Us noobies want to know.
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4:23 am
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July 10, 2003
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"TomD" wrote: I know there are more than Brad's rigs.
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What am I? Chopped Liver?
I showed you mine 
I used to wheel a lot. . .
4:37 am
January 27, 2011
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Do you have the spec sheet in case I want to build one like it?
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4:30 pm
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June 4, 2012
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Here is three of our 4
David and Lori
4:32 pm
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July 10, 2003
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"TomD" wrote: Do you have the spec sheet in case I want to build one like it?
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Specs: It's so damned cute!
I used to wheel a lot. . .
5:23 pm
I used to have one of these as a kid. It was waaaaay cool with a working winch and everything. The batteries were good for at least 15 minutes of fun between 8 hours of charging. 8)
7:05 pm
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September 3, 2008
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That's sweet!!
I had one growing up too. 8 hours of charging for 10 minutes. I think I used it 3 times.
Um...what?
7:35 pm
January 27, 2011
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I think I'm looking for a little better performance than that.
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8:20 pm
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June 4, 2012
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David's RC
I just had to go Nitro. There is just something about the screaming of the engine and smell of burnt nitro......
David and Lori
9:17 pm
January 27, 2011
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"Specialsoundman" wrote: Here is three of our 4
That's what I'm talking about ... though I'll be staying with batt power.
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9:18 pm
January 27, 2011
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"JohnDF" wrote: [quote="TomD"]Do you have the spec sheet in case I want to build one like it?
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Specs: It's so damned cute!
ESPECIALLY because it's cute. :girly:
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9:20 pm
January 27, 2011
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"Specialsoundman" wrote: David's RC
I just had to go Nitro. There is just something about the screaming of the engine and smell of burnt nitro......
Screaming, nitro burning buggies in the forests and trails of NorCal ... mmm, not so much.
In town and on a track ... I could see that.
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8:44 pm
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March 6, 2012
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Logan and I have four rigs to play with. I found some pics on the web of what they are, and I will tell you a little about each:
1) MaxStone 10 Crawler, Entry level RC Crawler, Complete, Ready to Run 1/10 scale $128 plus shipping
http://www.nitrorcx.com/51c872.....24ghz.html
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2) Axial AX-10 RTR with several upgrades. Discontinued, but can still find like this, Paid $250 USED
http://www.axialracing.com/pro...../ax90011-1
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3) Traxxas Slash 4x4 Ultimate. Extreamly Fast Short Track Truck. easily handles 6 foot jumps, Bought Used $400
http://traxxas.com/products/mo.....x4ultimate
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4) Traxxas E-Maxx, fast monstaer that drains batteries quick. Dual Motors and Dual Batteries. Used $200
http://traxxas.com/products/mo...../3903emaxx
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8:53 pm
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April 2, 2003
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How long will #4 run with dual 5000 MAh battery packs? We had a TXT-1 set up similar and it only got about 10 minutes out of the dual packs (but they were 2000MAh packs).
Kathleen and Brad
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