R/C hobby Crawler 1/8
11-23-2008, 05:20 PM
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RE: R/C hobby Crawler 1/8
I'd pass, looks to be a knock off at best and parts availability would be non-existent.
If you have your heart set on a Super class crawler, maybe the Red Cat would be a better option?
http://shopping.netsuite.com/c.84985...4Pa38Ta38Na3j0
I know If I were looking to build a Super, I would get the XTM X-Crawler.
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/145632.asp
If you have your heart set on a Super class crawler, maybe the Red Cat would be a better option?
http://shopping.netsuite.com/c.84985...4Pa38Ta38Na3j0
I know If I were looking to build a Super, I would get the XTM X-Crawler.
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/145632.asp
11-28-2008, 08:50 AM
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RE: R/C hobby Crawler 1/8
Just got one of the Jeep versions,
The one on the top of this thread is on my box as "coming soon".
But it looks to have the same chassis and everything else, just a different body shell?
So far its brilliant, although its not been out of the garden yet.....
Cheaper than the AX10 here in the UK.
The one on the top of this thread is on my box as "coming soon".
But it looks to have the same chassis and everything else, just a different body shell?
So far its brilliant, although its not been out of the garden yet.....
Cheaper than the AX10 here in the UK.
11-29-2008, 07:10 PM
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RE: R/C hobby Crawler 1/8
Hi,
Yep, got it for £161.99 - delivered....
From here - http://www.thegoodiesmartrc.co.uk/hs...ler-4105-p.asp
UK based online shop, and it was delivered in 48 hours of the order.
The advert has ******** on the controller, but mine does not, and its more on their site...
Hope that helps,
Drew
Yep, got it for £161.99 - delivered....
From here - http://www.thegoodiesmartrc.co.uk/hs...ler-4105-p.asp
UK based online shop, and it was delivered in 48 hours of the order.
The advert has ******** on the controller, but mine does not, and its more on their site...
Hope that helps,
Drew
11-29-2008, 07:12 PM
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RE: R/C hobby Crawler 1/8
Posted a utube video link in this thread...
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8191079/tm.htm
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12-12-2008, 04:01 AM
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RE: R/C hobby Crawler 1/8
Yep just won one myself of The Bay $321.00 aud totally diff.,name with V-Dub body.Should be here Tused'y Wensd'y next week.
Any pointers yet .. drewpyfz6 ..
Cheer's old mate I'll be back.
Any pointers yet .. drewpyfz6 ..
Cheer's old mate I'll be back.
12-12-2008, 01:39 PM
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RE: R/C hobby Crawler 1/8
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Yep just won one myself of The Bay $321.00 aud totally diff.,name with V-Dub body.Should be here Tused'y Wensd'y next week.
Any pointers yet .. drewpyfz6 ..
Cheer's old mate I'll be back.
Yep just won one myself of The Bay $321.00 aud totally diff.,name with V-Dub body.Should be here Tused'y Wensd'y next week.
Any pointers yet .. drewpyfz6 ..
Cheer's old mate I'll be back.
You will have to post some pics - seen it available in the USA with different bodies and my box shows 2 body types as "coming soon".
Tip:
Watch the axles where they join the gearbox casing - managed to break mine and have had to repair it, while waiting for spares to arrive.
May look in to adding some braces - similar ones to the Clod has to have.
I recently won a very used Gmade spider.... just waiting for the postman to deliver it.
Well done and look forward to your thoughts - for the price in the UK, I cant fault the HSP 1./8th crawler.
Oh yes, and the Gmade Spider alloy lower suspension links look like they will be a direct fit - they are ordered, so should be able to confirm soon.
12-17-2008, 02:24 AM
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RE: R/C hobby Crawler 1/8
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Missus just wrang.. OTHER Ruddy great box via Aust.Post is here ..... CLICK
Missus just wrang.. OTHER Ruddy great box via Aust.Post is here ..... CLICK
Funny how they always say the same thing - "not another blooming big box..."
12-17-2008, 02:54 AM
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RE: R/C hobby Crawler 1/8
Chuckle Chuckle
Got home from the doctors banged my knee up last week still of work (small chuckle)
YES its here. Charged battery up straight away,checked over the crawler ball knuckle loose as the track rod to diff., conection the nylock nut was RS put another on,magic.(This new too).
beep beep yes batts are done showing 1850mah went in,But 16 minutes later back in side dam rain. re charged 400mah went only at 1.8 amps will cycle them couple times at 500 in 500 out.
Well she crawled over everthing in the garden house ect., great can't wait to go out in the rough
bolders anything.
The rubber tyres are TO hard. Will go all wheel steering have enough parts. the body is the same as top of page pic from Jet Dude.
Cheer's later
Got home from the doctors banged my knee up last week still of work (small chuckle)
YES its here. Charged battery up straight away,checked over the crawler ball knuckle loose as the track rod to diff., conection the nylock nut was RS put another on,magic.(This new too).
beep beep yes batts are done showing 1850mah went in,But 16 minutes later back in side dam rain. re charged 400mah went only at 1.8 amps will cycle them couple times at 500 in 500 out.
Well she crawled over everthing in the garden house ect., great can't wait to go out in the rough
bolders anything.
The rubber tyres are TO hard. Will go all wheel steering have enough parts. the body is the same as top of page pic from Jet Dude.
Cheer's later
12-17-2008, 03:06 AM
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RE: R/C hobby Crawler 1/8
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Chuckle Chuckle
Got home from the doctors banged my knee up last week still of work (small chuckle)
YES its here. Charged battery up straight away,checked over the crawler ball knuckle loose as the track rod to diff., conection the nylock nut was RS put another on,magic.(This new too).
beep beep yes batts are done showing 1850mah went in,But 16 minutes later back in side dam rain. re charged 400mah went only at 1.8 amps will cycle them couple times at 500 in 500 out.
Well she crawled over everthing in the garden house ect., great can't wait to go out in the rough
bolders anything.
The rubber tyres are TO hard. Will go all wheel steering have enough parts. the body is the same as top of page pic from Jet Dude.
Cheer's later
Chuckle Chuckle
Got home from the doctors banged my knee up last week still of work (small chuckle)
YES its here. Charged battery up straight away,checked over the crawler ball knuckle loose as the track rod to diff., conection the nylock nut was RS put another on,magic.(This new too).
beep beep yes batts are done showing 1850mah went in,But 16 minutes later back in side dam rain. re charged 400mah went only at 1.8 amps will cycle them couple times at 500 in 500 out.
Well she crawled over everthing in the garden house ect., great can't wait to go out in the rough
bolders anything.
The rubber tyres are TO hard. Will go all wheel steering have enough parts. the body is the same as top of page pic from Jet Dude.
Cheer's later
Make sure you check the wheel nuts too, had one that was not tight..
Even with the hard tyres, they still climb really well.
Removing some foam may help?
Still waiting for my parts to arrive, so can add the rear wheel steering.
Have fun.
