Well I am quite excited! I've just received a WAF of 1.0 (Wife Approval Factor) for a new RC rig :) and I have been busily watching videos trying to work out what to get. There are SO many choices. I thought I'd best document what I am actually looking for so that I can make the best decision optimizing for fun:
- A "Hobby Grade" vehicle; ie standard replaceable parts etc.
- One that I build up from kit; it's fun and I learn more.
- I prefer the leisurely stroll to a fast blast, and I am not interested in high speed accidents; I want something that does slowly well.
- Not all that fussed by scale look perfection; prefer form over function.
- I'd like to take it up the trail by myself; I have a the 12428 for use with Reuben.
So, what kind of kit? They seem to come in two kinds:
- RAW (only half of the parts, you spec and source the rest) I am not sure exactly which electronics, wheels, tyres, body etc I'd need for a raw kit.
- RTR (Ready To Run): Has everything I need for now, and because this is a hobby vehicle, I can replace them later on if i want to.
Not sure about yet:
- Where to get it from; parts availability
- If I want an RTR kit or if i want to build it up from a "raw" kit.
Top contenders, prices are indicative and in $AUD.
- Axial Capra AXI03004 1.9 Unlimited Trail Buggy Builders Kit
- Something based on the Axial SXC10.2 chassis:
- The Unimog :) AXI90075 SCX10 II™ UMG10 4WD Kit
- The AXI90104 SCX10 II™ Raw Builders Kit
- SXC10.3??
Also, to be fair, I'm currently starting to suffer from analysis paralysis!
will however now try to pick apart the contenders based on my criteria:
| Name | Kind | Cost | Pros | Cons |
| Capra | RTR kit | Ultra maneuverable, portal axles |
.... zzzZZZ
UPDATE 1: I visited the local hobby shop for some cabling and while I was there I ended up chatting to the fellow and ended up choosing the HPI Venture SBK.
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| Front axle built; the quality of this product is unreal. |
