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suggestions for entry lvl MT for 3 yr old.. - 6/22/2009 9:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		My first thought was a Midnight Pumpkin, since that was my first truck. But then I remembered how often that thing was broken down. Thoughts...


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RE: suggestions for entry lvl MT for 3 yr old.. - 6/23/2009 3:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		Not really a MT....But the  Slash is a Great Kids Truck.......(Fun to Drive and Very Tough)

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RE: suggestions for entry lvl MT for 3 yr old.. - 6/23/2009 4:09 AM   
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Status: offline 		Stampede all the way...i'm sure it would readily handle almost any abuse your kid can throw its way.


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RE: suggestions for entry lvl MT for 3 yr old.. - 6/23/2009 4:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		If you're interested in a kit, which IMO is the only way to go, then I would seriously look to Tamiya.  My first RC was a Lunchbox back in 1987 when I was 6.  I loved it!!!  I still love it!!!!  It's VERY reasonably priced, and is fairly simple to assemble and maintain.  Whoever it was that said their Midnight Pumpkin, basically the same as a Lunchbox, was always broken down may have done a poor job of assembling it.  The MP/LB trucks are very tough.  In fact, their is a HUGE thread dedicated to the LB(lunchbox)!!!  Another great Tamiya MT that's affordable, but significantly more expensive, is the Super Clodbuster.  I also have one of those, and I'll vouch for its quality and durability.  Their is also a HUGE thread about the Clod's too!  As your son, and you, grow into the hobby you can modify these vehicles substantialy too.  What was once a simple and fun RC can take a turn to becoming quite a good performing RC as well!  Look into them.

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RE: suggestions for entry lvl MT for 3 yr old.. - 6/23/2009 7:11 AM   
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RE: suggestions for entry lvl MT for 3 yr old.. - 6/23/2009 11:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		I would also recommend either the Slash or Stampede.  Their both tough and waterproof. 

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RE: suggestions for entry lvl MT for 3 yr old.. - 6/23/2009 3:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Don't get me wrong, I loved my Midnight Pumpkin...it just seemed like I was busting contol arms a lot. No where near as often as my brother was breakng turnbukles on his King Cab, but often enough to be annoying. I want somthing he can run in the grass, so I think the Slayer is out, thouh it does look like fum. (maybe I'll get an RC10 for myself) I do like the idea of the sealed electronics and the ability to go throttle 50% on the xl-5 esc, so the Stampede is looking petty good right now.


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