usurp

I was just watching this video of the Baja 5b and it looks like a very cool buggy. I love the way it flies over the sand dunes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRXuVvxHaqM

I was wondering what would be the battery powered equivalent by Tamiya, is it the Durga?

t9dragon

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Tamiya doesn't have anything close to the Baja B5. The B5 is a gas powered RC.

usurp

I know it's gas powered dude..

evader8

i dont think tamiya has anything offroad that big?

usurp

Well I am looking for 1/10 but what I should have asked in my original post is what Tamiya car would I be able to jump off dunes with. We have a lot of sand here in Kuwait and I am looking for a way to take advantage

t9dragon

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Then why would you ask if the Durga would be the Tamiya equivalent to the Baja B5?

thzero

Why not just get a Baja 5 then? Tamiya isn't the only brand of rc car in the world!

860Crawler

Going to have to get something 4wd to get up and over the dunes. Any 2wd buggy will probably just dig a hole unless its fairly hard pack. The larger wheels of the 5B help a whole lot too.

XXT-CRer

the baja is about 3 feet long. the largest tamiya is about half that.

if you want to run on dunes you should probably not look for a tamiya. more like an e revo with paddles or something

Druss

you can run 1/10 on sand dunes but you need to be careful you don't get stuck. You need paddle tires for sure on the back.

The durga may work but it's a little low imo to be good in sand.

The thing to keep in mind is that the 5B is 1/5 scale so it has a lot more power and much larger tires. There are a few other brands that make 1/5 scale but Tamiya is not one of them. The closest Tamiya can come is the 1/8 scale 801XT but that was really designed as a race truggy.

I think the erevo is a great option though and should handle most sand dunes well.

I'd suggest looking a bit more for some videos of various different vehicles on sand, that would really help with your decision.

usurp

thanks, so i guess if I am looking for a battery powered buggy it needs to be big, have good clearance and large paddle tires. sounds like mission impossible lol

usurp

just called my local dealer, they have one last Baja left and they're selling it for $1000

SyCo_VeNoM

buy a barebone kit baja 5b and get the [link=http://www.engagerc.com/servlet/the-1111/Brushless-Electric-Baja-Conversion/Detail]Brushless conversion kit[/link] from that link (found it linked in another forum)

theres also a whole forum dedicated to baja 5b electric conversions [link=http://www.hpibajaforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=170]here[/link]

thzero

That's not unreasonable; it's a large 1/5th scale vehicle. Might want to look at a 1/8th scale buggy/truggy (Say the HPI/HotBodies D8/D8T) that rolls around 300... and convert it to brushless, toss on some monster truck paddles and away you go.

Bok

You don't need a $1,000 1/5 scale buggy to hit the dunes..

Even a 1/18 Mini-T can do it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko5w0x1xj9I

usurp

99$, fits my budget hehe

The Mad Modder

Yeah, all you need is good traction (sand paddle tires) and a well sealed gearbox(to keep sand out).

48chebbie

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you know,the reason he probably doesn't want a 5B is that more than likely,in kuwait,that something that makes that much noise might make a real good target to get shot at..................lol

Ttam Says Blarg

Definitely not. LOL! Sorry had to. I own the Durga. Its a fun 1/10 scale 4wd buggy basher its not really on the same scale as the baja and therefore cant really be compared. Dont get me wrong Tamiya makes some of the coolest rc's but comparing a 1/10th to a 1/5 scale rc doesn't work. Put some paddles on this sucker and let her rip. Rc isnt cheap if you want good stuff!

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=49497