Anyone on here tried RC Rock Crawling?

[x5x3]

looks quite good fun - less high speed and more all-round skills, anyone had a go?

[sgrimshaw]

Fancy a go myself.

I was in Halfords of all places yesterday and they sell a magazine for R/c Models that I hadn't seen before called Max Bashing.

It has articles and adverts relating to Rock Crawling.

Worth a look,

Simon

[x5x3]

thanks for that I will take a look, serious considering an Axial Scorpion model from modelsport...

[bumrar]

Ive got a customised tamiya juggernaut that was set up for crawling when I bought it, with a reduction gearbox, fixed diffs etc, it was great fun trying to get it over anything and everything, decided to see how fast I can make it tho, now had twin motors and twin batterys, no doubt ill switch back to a crawling setupa t some point! great fun1

[sgrimshaw]

x5x3 said:

thanks for that I will take a look, serious considering an Axial Scorpion model from modelsport...

That kit is reviewed in the issue I picked up yesterday.

[x5x3]

sgrimshaw said:

x5x3 said:

thanks for that I will take a look, serious considering an Axial Scorpion model from modelsport...

That kit is reviewed in the issue I picked up yesterday.

what was the conclusion of the review?

good or bad?

[Roop]

Tamiya have announced recently that they will be building an all-new rock-crawler chassis (CR-01). First model to use it will have a Toyota FJ shell. Looks like a great starting point.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-...

[sgrimshaw]

The magazine review is very positive regarding the AX10 Scorpion.

They tested it in conjunction with the Novak Goat system (£199 on it's own), the kit and power package came as a deal from CML at £369.

The Novak Goat is highly recommended.

If the price is too steep, they recommend the Scorpion, Noak Rooster and 55 turn brushed motor for around £265 package - which is good as the truck is around £200.

This issue of Max Bashing is a Rock Crawling Special, so I suggest if you are interested seek it out in Halfords.

They also test the HPI Wheely King 4x4 and cover some aspects of turning this into a Crawler.

I must say, I prefer the look of the HPI. It gave the Scorpion a real run for it's money (once modified).

Since the Wheely King is only £135 fully RTR, I'm tempted to get both with the Wheely King being the "Project" vehicle.

The magazine points the reader to various place for more details on how to convert the Wheely King, HPI itself, RCCrawler.com and the UK site UKRCRC.com

The two RC Crawler sites are fascinating, and could easily waste your entire day! You have been warned

Simon

[viper mad 101]

Hi there,
I've got a Tamiya TLT-1 rock buster and i am thinking of upgrading it to a rock crawler. Think im gonna buy this kit.
http://www.junfac.com/conversion_tracer.htm

[x5x3]

Roop said:

Tamiya have announced recently that they will be building an all-new rock-crawler chassis (CR-01). First model to use it will have a Toyota FJ shell. Looks like a great starting point.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-...

that does look good - I might wait and see how this does in the magazine reviews.

[viper mad 101]

Hi there,
I thought about buying the Land cruiser but it seems a bit pricey.

[bloodyniceben]

I wouldnt mind trying rock crawling, it looks like a good relaxing hobby!

Ben

[x5x3]

If I was terribly organised I would suggest a Pistonhead meet somewhere!

[viper mad 101]

Hi there,
My TLT-1 is modded with wild willy tyres and a new body here is a short vid of some off-roading i did yesterday not really rock crawling but still fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iorRmu4cqGs

[x5x3]

Roop said:

Tamiya have announced recently that they will be building an all-new rock-crawler chassis (CR-01). First model to use it will have a Toyota FJ shell. Looks like a great starting point.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-...

prices seem to be about £250 in the UK - expected end of April or so, I think I will put my name down for one