Minis, Minis Everywhere...Which One??
10-14-2004, 10:07 AM
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Minis, Minis Everywhere...Which One??
Thanks in no small part to their relentless RCU banner attack, I've been gearing up for the Mini Quake for a while. But now I see Kyosho's coming out with a Mini 777 BUGGY, and I'm getting a little torn (see [link=http://www.one18th.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=152]this[/link] a GREAT mini-truck resoruce!!).
Add in Trinity's Itsy Bitsy Spider, Associated's RC18T (basically a 4WD Mini-T) and god know's what else, and my head's starting to spin. I guess it's really down to the Mini Quake & the Kyosho (I know it'll end up a lot more $$$!!), as I want something that's close to a true mini E-Maxx (why are you napping, TRAXXAS [:@] )or a mini-1/8 scale buggy that I could "get truggy with it". I have a Mini-T, and the Associated & Trinity offerings are too close. The Tamiya's are to vertical/slow/crawly, and Venom's MiniGiant scare me with it's wire-melting super-hot motors & expensive hopups.
What's on YOUR Holiday lists?? Any RCU employees/mods get MiniQuakes to play with...it looks like you've become tight w/Duratrax
Dean
Add in Trinity's Itsy Bitsy Spider, Associated's RC18T (basically a 4WD Mini-T) and god know's what else, and my head's starting to spin. I guess it's really down to the Mini Quake & the Kyosho (I know it'll end up a lot more $$$!!), as I want something that's close to a true mini E-Maxx (why are you napping, TRAXXAS [:@] )or a mini-1/8 scale buggy that I could "get truggy with it". I have a Mini-T, and the Associated & Trinity offerings are too close. The Tamiya's are to vertical/slow/crawly, and Venom's MiniGiant scare me with it's wire-melting super-hot motors & expensive hopups.
What's on YOUR Holiday lists?? Any RCU employees/mods get MiniQuakes to play with...it looks like you've become tight w/Duratrax
Dean
10-14-2004, 10:10 AM
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RE: Minis, Minis Everywhere...Which One??
I think the ASSOCIATED RC18T will be on my XMAS list this year. I am beginning to like AE again, so this will be a good one. The Mini-Quake is too plasticy and likely not supported by anyone but DuraTrax. The AE one should get all the aftermarket help like the Losi Mini-T.
10-14-2004, 01:33 PM
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RE: Minis, Minis Everywhere...Which One??
Ya, lots of mini's out now. I like the itsy bitsy spider, and the AE truck. I almost bought a mini-t too. Then i saw the AE. Now im more confused. Maybe i just need another monster truck....
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RE: Minis, Minis Everywhere...Which One??
It's gonna be interesting to see what happens to the Mini-T. It looks like it'll go from "only game in town"/LEADER to "has-been" in the blink of an eye!!
The AE & Trinity models are basically 4WD Mini-Ts (STADIUM TRUCKS)...just shunken XXX4s, and I think they're BOTH gonna be cheaper than Mini-Ts!! As I have a Mini-T, that makes them undesirable to me, but great options for others.
Duratrax really hit the mark with what I'm looking for, but that Kyosho buggy has me thinkin' BAAAD thoughts!!
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The AE & Trinity models are basically 4WD Mini-Ts (STADIUM TRUCKS)...just shunken XXX4s, and I think they're BOTH gonna be cheaper than Mini-Ts!! As I have a Mini-T, that makes them undesirable to me, but great options for others.
Duratrax really hit the mark with what I'm looking for, but that Kyosho buggy has me thinkin' BAAAD thoughts!!
Dean
10-14-2004, 11:24 PM
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RE: Minis, Minis Everywhere...Which One??
well, I'm probably gonna go with the duratrax becuase the mp777 is a WHILE off and i can collect money by then but has anyone seen the new xray m18t??? go to teamxray.com and click on new xray!! its a nice treat but i'm hungry for more info!!!
