RC Car - to build

[x5x3]

I am interested in getting a RC Car, definately off-road.

But I do not want an RTR one, anyone got any recommendations on cars that need to be built?

thanks,

[Mikey G]

Most Tamiya kits need to be built, but a lot of the Nitro models now tend to come RTR

Some kits like the HPi Savage have an option to buy the kit as opposed to RTR.

[x5x3]

yes, that looks interesting - what is the build time any idea?

done quite a few Tamiya electric models over the years - fancy trying a petrol.

nearly tried a Kyosho MP3 a couple of years ago but was put off by the price (about £750! - kit only) - don't think they are around now?

[Mikey G]

Are you looking for a 1/8th or 1/10th scale nitro buggy or truck?
HoBao do the Hyper7 in a kit form somewhere, The Savage SS truck is Kit build.

No idea on build times, can take a few hours to a few days depending on your skill and kit.

And please dont confuse Nitro with Petrol models i have a 1/5th scale that uses proper 2 stroke petrol

[x5x3]

yes I understand the difference - the 1/5th scale sounds pretty impressive!

do you know if anyone produces a model for something similar to rock-climbing they do with full size offroaders?

[Mikey G]

You can get a load of bits for the old Tamiya Clodbuster, just search google for Mod Clod. Or you can buy a kit like this:-
www.rcrockcrawling.com/index.php?cPath=32&osCsid=fc05213a194a29edb3fdca9e34a73d4b
But they are electric and not cheap! Impressive though

[x5x3]

those look pretty good - some of the conversions sound like a good project to take on.