High-performance 1:10 RC crawler from Cross-RC
Discussion
I built the EMO AT4V pick-up truck from a kit that I imported from China. Cross-RC has a good reputation for high quality scale-realistic RC vehicles but their products are not as commonly seen as other larger brands. Its main rival would be the Traxxas TRX-4. I wanted something with a high level of off-road performance and a scale-realistic body.
Portal axles for good ground clearance - TICK.
Locking front and rear differentials - TICK.
Multi-link suspension with coil spring oil-filled shocks - TICK.
Bead-lock wheels with soft compound high grip all-terrain tyres - TICK.
High torque crawling motor - TICK.
A selection of brass chassis upgrade parts to lower the centre of gravity - TICK.
Portal axles for good ground clearance - TICK.
Locking front and rear differentials - TICK.
Multi-link suspension with coil spring oil-filled shocks - TICK.
Bead-lock wheels with soft compound high grip all-terrain tyres - TICK.
High torque crawling motor - TICK.
A selection of brass chassis upgrade parts to lower the centre of gravity - TICK.
FNG said:
£460 from AliExpress. I know RC prices have rocketed recently but is that a significant saving over, say, a Traxxas?
As regardless how well it is made, if I'm buying Chinese I expect it to be significantly cheaper than US made.
When I bought my AT4V, it was quite a bit cheaper than a TRX-4, plus as it was built from a kit I was able to customise it as I wanted. However, I consider Cross-RC to be a premium Chinese brand that is very similar in quality and performance to a Traxxas product so I wouldn't expect it to be significantly cheaper by the time it arrives in UK, EU or USA. The prices in China though are very attractive!As regardless how well it is made, if I'm buying Chinese I expect it to be significantly cheaper than US made.
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