Looking for a crawler
 

I have an old tamiya ford ranger xlt but its 2wd.It's in great shape but it doesn't go over big stuff. I'am looking for a realistic looking truck thats 4wd that can crawl like a jeep.Any suggestions?

RE: Looking for a crawler
 

maybe a tamiya pajero xb rock crawling specialist car check out ehobbie.com for one for $149 all radio gear motor the lot

RE: Looking for a crawler
 

mate go to my web site it is www.mudcow.com or .au i can't even remember if it is still up but what the hay just check it out and get some farkin ideas

RE: Looking for a crawler
 

Hi The Newbie...

They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery... so thanks... I guess.

Mind you, I'd appreciate it if you used appropriate language when in the act of impersonating me.

Cheers, JK
www.mudcow.com

RE: Looking for a crawler
 

wow that truck is amazing how did u build it and how long did it take how much did u spend on it

RE: Looking for a crawler
 

Thanks.

Most of the history of the buildup is on my website. Been into the RC crawling for over 4 years now.

$$$ spent. Not as much as you might think. Mainly the motors, ESC, servos and controller are the big $$$ items. The rest is 100% scratch built so the only real cost was time and elbow-grease.

To build-up a top-notch competition crawler (and I am not talking a top $$$ bling-mobile) it would cost you upwards of US$ 1,000 - 1,500. For a regular 2ch (no independant 4WS) it would be a fair bit cheaper.

And yes it is a lot of fun, yes they are very capable and yes a lot of nitro loving guys have been converted to electric after catching the electric RC crawler bug.

Cheers, JK

RE: Looking for a crawler
 

clodbuster always seem to work extremely well as crawlers. thanks to that calculator, i found i got an 1875 score on a 30 degree ramp

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That's a lot. You must have quite a short wheelbase.

If you are genuinely interested in RC crawlers there are a few forums on the net that are dedicated to the sport.

www.outerlimits4x4.com -> RC Tech forum
www.rccrawler.com
www.clodtalk.com
www.rcmt.net

And there are more.

RE: Looking for a crawler
 

Get a Twin Force. I got one about a month and a half ago and it's great. It's an excellent crawler but at the same time it's fun all around. The only thing I dislike is it's jumping ability. It jumps nice and level but has a hard time soaking up big landings. But if you want a crawler without having to do many modifications then it's great. Plus it does amazing wheelies all the time.

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With respect for you JordanT, what you have described is what we would call a basher, not a crawler. But hey, as long as you are having fun with it right! ;)

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ive seen a few failed attempts at making a crawler out fo a twin force.they were better off stock

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hey jk I ahvent been to your site since I first got my clod.Its not workign any more is it jsut down or something?

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edit 15 May 04 - MudCow.com is back online.