Cheap RC Car for Kids (offroad)
Discussion
Both boys (6 and 4) have mentioned a radio controlled car is on their want list.
Any recommendations on a cheap (sub £50) RC car?
We have a largish garden (full of lumps, bumps, rabbit holes etc) so i'm thinking something that can handle rough ground will be best as it will only be used on grass. Not fussed about it being quick, just robust (as possibly with such a meagre budget) and able to handle rough ground.
Initial research shows I need to either immerse myself in a work of geekery to choose a decent hobbyist brand and get some scope creep or take pot luck on the toy ones on Amazon.
Has anyone got any recommendations?
Any recommendations on a cheap (sub £50) RC car?
We have a largish garden (full of lumps, bumps, rabbit holes etc) so i'm thinking something that can handle rough ground will be best as it will only be used on grass. Not fussed about it being quick, just robust (as possibly with such a meagre budget) and able to handle rough ground.
Initial research shows I need to either immerse myself in a work of geekery to choose a decent hobbyist brand and get some scope creep or take pot luck on the toy ones on Amazon.
Has anyone got any recommendations?
Couple of quid over budget but I bought one of these for our 4 year old last year.
https://www.rcgeeks.co.uk/products/ftx-tracer-1-16...
It's brilliant.
Handles rough terrain, sand, gravel, grass with aplomb. Bounces off of kerbs to an extent - we do try to avoid this happening as much as possible.
Splash proof so doesn't mind puddles.
Very impressed.
Oh and has a speed control so you can set it to sensible for the kids or stupid for when you want a go!
https://www.rcgeeks.co.uk/products/ftx-tracer-1-16...
It's brilliant.
Handles rough terrain, sand, gravel, grass with aplomb. Bounces off of kerbs to an extent - we do try to avoid this happening as much as possible.
Splash proof so doesn't mind puddles.
Very impressed.
Oh and has a speed control so you can set it to sensible for the kids or stupid for when you want a go!
Dan_1981 said:
Couple of quid over budget but I bought one of these for our 4 year old last year.
https://www.rcgeeks.co.uk/products/ftx-tracer-1-16...
It's brilliant.
Handles rough terrain, sand, gravel, grass with aplomb. Bounces off of kerbs to an extent - we do try to avoid this happening as much as possible.
Splash proof so doesn't mind puddles.
Very impressed.
Oh and has a speed control so you can set it to sensible for the kids or stupid for when you want a go!
Thanks. Sounds like just the ticket. I dont' mind stretching the budget a bit for something that will work well!https://www.rcgeeks.co.uk/products/ftx-tracer-1-16...
It's brilliant.
Handles rough terrain, sand, gravel, grass with aplomb. Bounces off of kerbs to an extent - we do try to avoid this happening as much as possible.
Splash proof so doesn't mind puddles.
Very impressed.
Oh and has a speed control so you can set it to sensible for the kids or stupid for when you want a go!
FTX Tracer.
Paid £45 delivered for Christmas last year with low expectations and it's been incredible. At the hands of a 4yr old plus me, it's been utterly hammered on sand, in the wet, bounced off kerbs, skirting boards, a tree and has done many many sessions at the skate park. It simply will not die. Bloody quick too, though fully adjustable for learners but wound up it'll do huge drifts and donuts. Charges in about 2hrs, runs for 20mins at least. Maybe I'm still stuck in the 90's but I'm astonished at how good it is for under £50.
Paid £45 delivered for Christmas last year with low expectations and it's been incredible. At the hands of a 4yr old plus me, it's been utterly hammered on sand, in the wet, bounced off kerbs, skirting boards, a tree and has done many many sessions at the skate park. It simply will not die. Bloody quick too, though fully adjustable for learners but wound up it'll do huge drifts and donuts. Charges in about 2hrs, runs for 20mins at least. Maybe I'm still stuck in the 90's but I'm astonished at how good it is for under £50.
To further the above, 4yr old has been out with the Tracer quite a bit of late and is getting reasonably good, though granted with the speed control wound right down. However, today figured I'd let him rip with it wound right up at the local concrete skate park thing. I wish I'd recorded bits as the height it was achieving was quite remarkable as were the continuous heavy landings, mostly inverted. How it hasn't died is beyond me... even full chat into kerbs and jumping off 8ft ramps and nothing has failed. The only war wounds showing are on the shell, which has worn through the plastic in places given it's spent so much time going full chat on its roof. Remarkable thing, more so for sub £50!
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