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12-04-2008, 06:15 AM
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I am looking for a Scale offroader..
Something that looks realistic.. Has Moderate offroad ability that does not cost a fortune like a Tamiya Highlift/Hilux..
I have been thinking of the Tamiya XB Cayenne Built on the DF-01 chassis but would like to here other suggestions..
Ideally, the chosen truck would have to have some scale realism and a selection of possible shells.. in case I get bored..
The Ideal rig would be a mix of scale realism with some Minor rock crawling capability....
Would a DF-01 allow larger shocks and springs for a tad more flex ??
Something that looks realistic.. Has Moderate offroad ability that does not cost a fortune like a Tamiya Highlift/Hilux..
I have been thinking of the Tamiya XB Cayenne Built on the DF-01 chassis but would like to here other suggestions..
Ideally, the chosen truck would have to have some scale realism and a selection of possible shells.. in case I get bored..
The Ideal rig would be a mix of scale realism with some Minor rock crawling capability....
Would a DF-01 allow larger shocks and springs for a tad more flex ??
12-04-2008, 10:41 AM
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Since you said "scale".. I'd say go for a Tamiya Pajero.. it has hard plastic shell so you get details that's not available in most RCs...
Back in Tower now.. at $190 or so...
Back in Tower now.. at $190 or so...
12-04-2008, 11:19 AM
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ORIGINAL: magnat
I am looking for a Scale offroader..
Something that looks realistic.. Has Moderate offroad ability that does not cost a fortune like a Tamiya Highlift/Hilux..
I have been thinking of the Tamiya XB Cayenne Built on the DF-01 chassis but would like to here other suggestions..
Ideally, the chosen truck would have to have some scale realism and a selection of possible shells.. in case I get bored..
The Ideal rig would be a mix of scale realism with some Minor rock crawling capability....
Would a DF-01 allow larger shocks and springs for a tad more flex ??
I am looking for a Scale offroader..
Something that looks realistic.. Has Moderate offroad ability that does not cost a fortune like a Tamiya Highlift/Hilux..
I have been thinking of the Tamiya XB Cayenne Built on the DF-01 chassis but would like to here other suggestions..
Ideally, the chosen truck would have to have some scale realism and a selection of possible shells.. in case I get bored..
The Ideal rig would be a mix of scale realism with some Minor rock crawling capability....
Would a DF-01 allow larger shocks and springs for a tad more flex ??
You sould wait for Axial to release their SCX10 1.9 Scaler.
Here is a link for more info about it. http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141014
12-04-2008, 02:20 PM
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I bought my Pajero at Ultimate hobbies for $155.00. Tower is getting a little rediculous with their prices. I do eveything I can to avoid buying from them.
12-05-2008, 11:20 AM
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Im also looking at the pajero. I want one to build that i can mess around with, i have a lot of good spots.
Im also looking at the pajero. I want one to build that i can mess around with, i have a lot of good spots.
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RE: Scale Truck
I thought you bought them all up...
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GET IT!!
Here's the Pajero thread:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7288735/tm.htm
GET IT!!
Here's the Pajero thread:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7288735/tm.htm
12-05-2008, 03:03 PM
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RE: Scale Truck
What is the difference between the XC and the CC ??
What shells fit them ??
The One I am looking at buying has had some offroad mods done to it and it looks like the owner has put larger rims and tyres off a TLT onto it and modded the Body... and I would like to be able to return it to stock condition..
What shells fit them ??
The One I am looking at buying has had some offroad mods done to it and it looks like the owner has put larger rims and tyres off a TLT onto it and modded the Body... and I would like to be able to return it to stock condition..
12-05-2008, 06:58 PM
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RE: Scale Truck
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What is the difference between the XC and the CC ??
What shells fit them ??
The One I am looking at buying has had some offroad mods done to it and it looks like the owner has put larger rims and tyres off a TLT onto it and modded the Body... and I would like to be able to return it to stock condition..
What is the difference between the XC and the CC ??
What shells fit them ??
The One I am looking at buying has had some offroad mods done to it and it looks like the owner has put larger rims and tyres off a TLT onto it and modded the Body... and I would like to be able to return it to stock condition..
If you were to restore it, you might be able to fit a Wrangler body on it from the new CR01 Jeep. If my suspicions are correct, the CR01 wrangler has the exact same body as the XC/CC Wrangler.
Take a look.
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=58429
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=58141
Not only does it feature the same square headlights, but it also has the same foglights.
12-06-2008, 01:08 PM
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RE: Scale Truck
I am trying to decide between the mini rock crawler or the pajero. but I am leaning towards the pajero because of scale looks, and i can build it.
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So do you think an High lift body will fit ??? are there other shells that could fit the CC-01 ??
So do you think an High lift body will fit ??? are there other shells that could fit the CC-01 ??
I have seen King blackfoot and blackfoot Xtreme bodies on them. With some slight modifications, they could be turned into F-150's. They were modeled after the '92-'96 F-150 anyway. I'm currently working on a '92 F-150 Nite scaler.
12-06-2008, 08:17 PM
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What are the wheelbases of the Touareg(xc) and pajero(cc)?
I know that the BF Xtreme body is 6 3/4 inches wide at the fenders and it has a 10 inch wheelbase.
I know that the BF Xtreme body is 6 3/4 inches wide at the fenders and it has a 10 inch wheelbase.
12-07-2008, 05:05 AM
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RE: Scale Truck
Dammit the Pajero slipped through my Fingers... lost the war by $12AUD...
So looks like I am back with the Cayenne....(Unless some one else can suggest a moderately capable Scaler that wont cost the earth)
IF I do go the DF-01, What suspension options would I have for increased Wheel flex, as I am not after a speed machine, but a trail truck that will be just at home on Sand as it is crawling over tree roots but doesn't look like a Crawler..
So looks like I am back with the Cayenne....(Unless some one else can suggest a moderately capable Scaler that wont cost the earth)
IF I do go the DF-01, What suspension options would I have for increased Wheel flex, as I am not after a speed machine, but a trail truck that will be just at home on Sand as it is crawling over tree roots but doesn't look like a Crawler..