RC-Monster Forums - View Single Post

BrianG · **1:10 or 1:12 scale project wanted... -** 03.04.2007, 02:54 AM

After my dissatisfaction with the 1:16th scale Photon, I figure something a little larger will be nice - I figure 1/16th scale parts are just too darn small. The Photon's parts simply didn't seem beefy or sturdy enough. It was "ok" as a RTR, but not up to my standards. I guess I'm just too picky.

I already have a 1/8 scale buggy, Revo, and Jato. Out of those three, the Jato was the easiest IMO. Parts weren't that expensive either since it was on the smaller side.

So, I'm looking for a smaller 1/10 or 1/12 scale buggy/truggy kit that has the same (or better) build quality than a typical 8th scale buggy. Gotta have a really high quality and durable base to start with. I'd like metal 4-spider gear diffs (typical buggy), hard anodized chassis, bearings (no bushings), suspension adjustments; you know, the usual things that comprise a high quality vehicle. Conversion complexity is not important. I plan to use the MM ESC, 3s-4s lipos, and probably a Lehner 1920/1930 or equivalent.

I was looking hard at the Jammin CRT.5 as it seems well built. However, Tower has it listed for $420! :eek: That's more than the Hyper 8 kit and it's quite a bit smaller! Anyone know of a place to get it at a more reasonable price?

Anyway, other suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

	(#1)
BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	1:10 or 1:12 scale project wanted... - 03.04.2007, 02:54 AM After my dissatisfaction with the 1:16th scale Photon, I figure something a little larger will be nice - I figure 1/16th scale parts are just too darn small. The Photon's parts simply didn't seem beefy or sturdy enough. It was "ok" as a RTR, but not up to my standards. I guess I'm just too picky. I already have a 1/8 scale buggy, Revo, and Jato. Out of those three, the Jato was the easiest IMO. Parts weren't that expensive either since it was on the smaller side. So, I'm looking for a smaller 1/10 or 1/12 scale buggy/truggy kit that has the same (or better) build quality than a typical 8th scale buggy. Gotta have a really high quality and durable base to start with. I'd like metal 4-spider gear diffs (typical buggy), hard anodized chassis, bearings (no bushings), suspension adjustments; you know, the usual things that comprise a high quality vehicle. Conversion complexity is not important. I plan to use the MM ESC, 3s-4s lipos, and probably a Lehner 1920/1930 or equivalent. I was looking hard at the Jammin CRT.5 as it seems well built. However, Tower has it listed for $420! :eek: That's more than the Hyper 8 kit and it's quite a bit smaller! Anyone know of a place to get it at a more reasonable price? Anyway, other suggestions are welcome. Thanks!