So I was thinking.

[Fozzy]

Its Been a damn long time since I posted.. Nearly 5 years infact! I wonder if anyone actually remembers me lol!

Anyway. I have been looking at getting back into a crawler.

SCX10 seems to be the way to go these days.

Seems to be 2 available from the Usual suspects

The Dingo Kit AX90021
The Trail Ready Honcho ATR AX90022

Now for 100 bucks over the dingo kit the ATR seems like good value. Since I have no radio gear or anything anymore.. Or am I looking at it the wrong way?

Ive been out of the game for a while so Im not sure what the latest and greatest is but I have been reading alot of threads. I know I want an SCX10. I just need to decide which one and what gear to go with it.

Plans would be
Brushed at about 35T
Lipo
Ali where available

I have read through Stewbaru's posts and it seems like as it was 5 years ago.. Having to make 400 purchases from 400 different suppliers to get all the little hopups. Or am I looking in the wrong place?

Thanks Guys.

[highlucks]

Hey bud, good to see some one else looking at a crawler. You should be able to get most of the Hop ups from RPP or hit up Stewbaru to see what he has available at the moment. He is away at the moment but will be back after new years,

[Fozzy]

Do any shops in perth actually sell them?

All their websites are next to bloody useless.

[mark68]

Stanbridges used to have them , maybe Sik hobbies or Hobby King.
But your best price would be online. Even with freight It would probably be cheaper.
I bought both my ax10 and scx10 online(ebay stores).
Tower, Omni, Amain, RC4WD and TCS are just a few of the online options.

[colgout]

Do any shops in perth actually sell them?

All their websites are next to bloody useless.

Forget about local shop here, you propably pay more than $100 over the ebay/online price (including frieght). I think there was a SCX10 Honcho Kit or RTR (can't remeber) in Stanbridges and they were asking more than $500 bucks. The XR10 that they still have is $599, where you can get them from USD139 plus frieght.

Check with Stewbaru when he is back from holiday, he helped me to get my Dingo Kit and is very good price and took about 10 days.

[Fozzy]

Yeah Im happy to pay the 100 dollar premium and have it now. Cheapest I could Find the RTR was about ~450 delivered from Tower Hobbies or RPP.

So if its only ~100 bucks more locally and I can walk into a shop and pick it up today while I have the next week off I think its not that bad of value.

[remotebandit]

Hey Fozz , long time no speak .

Welcome back buddy

Ps ... I'm with you , if its within a 30% difference from online just get it local .... Although depends how desperate the " I want it now " factor is as I've paid double in the past ;)

[waggaclint]

Yeah Im happy to pay the 100 dollar premium and have it now. Cheapest I could Find the RTR was about ~450 delivered from Tower Hobbies or RPP.

So if its only ~100 bucks more locally and I can walk into a shop and pick it up today while I have the next week off I think its not that bad of value.

Sik Hobbies in Malaga have a few in stock hey, not sure how much they are?

[colgout]

Also toy central may have a honcho, call them and check it out.

[DinPerth]

Stanbridges had a TR Honcho last time i was there couple of days ago

[highlucks]

$330 for this one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Axial-1-10-SCX10-4WD-Kit-w-Dingo-Body-AX90021-NIB-/290639029265?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item43ab6fa411

[Fozzy]

Sik hobbies - nothing
Stanbridges - nothing
Perth hobby centre - nothing

Gotta love Perth

[nexxus]

lol..... don't go there we'll have another thread on local RC stores that will get hijacked by store owners / past and present store employees.

Tower Hobbies + UPS Express Post - discount code will get here early next week and still be a s#it load cheaper.

[Fozzy]

Toy Central had one and the older dude out the back was pretty helpful However not being up on my models I wasnt to sure what it was.

Appears it was a Trail Ready Dingo (AX90012) he was chasing 600 bucks for it and it was unboxed and had been fiddled with so I wasnt really keen on it.

Looks like ordering online is the go still.

[Fozzy]

Alright dumb question time.

Im going to order O/S
Going to try get a few things all in the same order to save on postage.

I want to get the rear lockouts.

With the Ali c hubs do I need 2 or 4
Hi steer or normal knuckles? (will prolly convert to cms)
Should I be ordering anything else ali (link kits? or what are the individual link lengths?)

[waggaclint]

Sik hobbies - nothing
Stanbridges - nothing
Perth hobby centre - nothing

Gotta love Perth

I was at Sik Hobbies in Malaga arvo yesterday and seen two in stock hey...

[Fozzy]

I asked the guy they only had an AX10

[Fozzy]

HALP.. Anyone..

My impatience is killing me.


Alright dumb question time.

Im going to order O/S
Going to try get a few things all in the same order to save on postage.

I want to get the rear lockouts.

With the Ali c hubs do I need 2 or 4
Hi steer or normal knuckles? (will prolly convert to cms)
Should I be ordering anything else ali (link kits? or what are the individual link lengths?)

[colgout]

I want to get the rear lockouts. SCX 10 come with straight axle at the back unlike AX10 where there is still Chub and Knuckle. If you want ali one, axial or STRC is good, especially STRC one comes with Stainless steel axle.

With the Ali c hubs do I need 2 or 4. Only 2 Chub and knuckles
Hi steer or normal knuckles? I would go for hi steer if the comp allowed.(will prolly convert to cms)
Should I be ordering anything else ali (link kits? or what are the individual link lengths?) that's depends on which model you end up getting (dingo or Honcho). For dingo both front and back lower length are 91mm. For Honcho, I think front is 96 and back is 108mm.

On top of that I would order the CVD for the front axle (Axial, 3 racing, RC4wd), a spare steering servo (if you are getting RTR, the stock servo wont last very long), Metal horn for the spare servo and maybe a drive shaft (see note below).

Good luck.

Drive shaft, the W8B (comes with Dingo kit and maybe TR) is pretty good, just need to order the metal retaining ring instead of the standard plastic one. If the car you are getting comes with the earlier drive shaft, than I would be getting a MIP or junfac one at one go.

[Fozzy]

Thank you for shopping at RPPHobby.com!


Axial SCX10 Trail Honcho 1/10th SCALE ELECTRIC 4WD - RTR 1
Hand Brothers Off Road SCX 10 Honcho CMS Kit 1
Axial SCX10 TR Aluminum Links Upgrade Set 1
Axial ALUMINUM REAR AXLE LOCK-OUT (2) 1
Axial Aluminum Knuckle, Black (2) 1
AX10 Competition Universal Joint Drive Shaft Set (1 Pair) 1
Pro-Line Titus 1.9" Blk/Blk Bead-Loc Fr/Re Whls(2) 2
PIT BULL 1.9 Rock Beast Scale Crawler with Komp Kompound (2) 2
Axial Aluminum C Hub Carrier, Black (2) 1
Axial Racing WB8 Driveshaft Retainer Ring (Aluminum) (2pcs) 1
TEKTT2115 Tekin HD Rock Crawler Brushed Motor 35T 1
Castle Creations Castle Link Programming Kit 1
CSE095-0022-00 Castle Creations BEC 10A Switching Regulator 1
Hitec RCD HS-5645MG High-Torque 2BB Metal Gear Servo 1
Racers Edge ALUM PRO SERVO HORN SS HITEC BLUE 1

Should get me started.

[highlucks]

Nice shopping list. Did you get the axial high clearance knuckles?

[Fozzy]

Yeah I am pretty happy with the order. Although I realised I needed 4 drive shaft rings not 2. There were no high clearance ones available from RPP. So I just grabbed those.

I will get some high clearance ones from another source when I order something else and keep the others as spares.

[colgout]

For the retaining ring, you only need 2 the two that are near the diff which is suspectible to damage. Those near the gearbox, I just leave it as is.

[Fozzy]

Sweet as a nut ordered a few more goodies to get me going aswell. However Im abit anal when it comes to building so I will more than likely strip it bare when I get it and reassemble it just so I know its right.

[Fozzy]

2x Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 20C Lipo Pack (AUS Warehouse)
1x Turnigy Accucel-8 150W 7A Balancer/Charger (AUS Warehouse)

Hopefully my motor and ESC will last till Holmes Hobbies gets some inventory back and I can order one of his combos.

[waggaclint]

Sweet as a nut ordered a few more goodies to get me going aswell. However Im abit anal when it comes to building so I will more than likely strip it bare when I get it and reassemble it just so I know its right.

Sounds like ya should have just bought the Kit version hey..

[highlucks]

Yes and no. At least he will still have a chance to build it and know how everything goes together. I will say this though when the RTR arrives make sure you check all of the crucial screws for tightness. I heard a lot of bad reports about loose screws when the wraith RTR's came out. Chances are they come out of the same factory in Taiwan.

[Fozzy]

There is positives and negatives to the kit vs the rtr.

Personally for the extra 90 bucks I thought it was worth it for the radio gear and the few spare parts I will get out of it.

Prolly the possibility to gain abit of it back selling the body and things like that aswell.

End of the day its 90 bucks which is pocket change in any hobby.

[highlucks]

I just noticed you signature. Looks like you have a couple of choices for scale. Might as well convert the SCX10 into a spotsman:D

[Fozzy]

I should really edit that.. Most of them got sold a while back.

Also in other news.. Got a partial refund from RPP hobby as the shipping was cheaper than the shopping cart on the site quoted! How many places would do that!!!

[waggaclint]

That pretty good hey, RPP have a really good rep hey, they normally ship stuff pretty quick as well...

[Fozzy]

Yeah I cant speak highly enough of them so far. Looking at the history USPS picked up my order in under 8 hours of me ordering it!!!

[warey]

I get most of my stuff from them and it only takes a week.There prices are reasonable also.if you order on a Tuesday you get it the next Tuesday or sometimes Monday.

[Fozzy]

Well my last order came to the best part of 1k and as we know customs can get abit touchy if it is over that. SO I needed a few other things.. And you know how it goes justifying to ones self. Might aswell save on postage..

Hot Racing aluminum shock hoops for Axial SCX10
RC4WD Tough Armor Side Bars to fit Axial SCX10 chassis
RC4WD Winch Bumper with Grill Guard to fit Axial SCX10
RC4WD 1/10 Bulldog 9300XT Scale Winch
RC4WD Tough Armor Rear Bumper

plus all the other little bits I needed.. Also a couple of little secrets that will come out in the build thread. Terrible I know.

[Stewbaru]

This is one hell of a build thread in the making....
Looking forwards to it!

[colgout]

Well my last order came to the best part of 1k and as we know customs can get abit touchy if it is over that. SO I needed a few other things.. And you know how it goes justifying to ones self. Might aswell save on postage..

Hot Racing aluminum shock hoops for Axial SCX10
RC4WD Tough Armor Side Bars to fit Axial SCX10 chassis
RC4WD Winch Bumper with Grill Guard to fit Axial SCX10
RC4WD 1/10 Bulldog 9300XT Scale Winch
RC4WD Tough Armor Rear Bumper

plus all the other little bits I needed.. Also a couple of little secrets that will come out in the build thread. Terrible I know.

Have you already order these part? If not, I would like to (if you don't mind) add another set of the Tough Armor side bars (will contribute $10 to your postage) and money upfront.

[Fozzy]

Sorry mate already ordered. I shoulda asked first but im horribly impatient.

[colgout]

Its Ok mate,

Looking forward to your monsta build thread.

[colgout]

I am just checking the Rpp website and ordered 2 overdrive diff gear set, the cheapest postage is EMS which is $34 dollar, is there any way to lower it? I do not mind waiting a bit longer.

Fozzy, how much is the postage with your second order (all the bar works)?

[Stewbaru]

get them (http://www.liquidrc.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=60022)from Liquid RC, 99c shipping, AND its cheaper than RPP...

[Fozzy]

I still need some stuff sadly though it is all from external vendors. I wouldnt mind some beef tubs etc.

My post for the second order was about 60 bucks.. But I ordered a couple of screw kits etc so there is some weight there.

[Stewbaru]

See, I would've bought a screw kit too, sometimes group buys are the way to go.
its up to you when/how long you place on the invite....

By the looks of your shopping lists, either you don't muck around when you kick off, or you are the fastest absorber of info I have come across yet.

[waggaclint]

I still need some stuff sadly though it is all from external vendors. I wouldnt mind some beef tubs etc.


Ive got spare set of beef tubes, but there the longer ones youd have to cut them down to fit, you can have them for $50..PM me if your interested..

[Fozzy]

I leant when I made my bender customs tlt that you might aswell do it right the first time.

[Stewbaru]

Oh, so you're old school crawling then, Awesome, welcome back!!!

[Fozzy]

Wish I still had some pics of my old crawler.. They must be out there in the archives some where

[Fozzy]

And by the power of the internet!

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/5979/rcjeep1af5.jpg
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/5713/rcjeep2zo0.jpg

Still proud of that body. It was the first RC i had ever painted.

[colgout]

I still need some stuff sadly though it is all from external vendors. I wouldnt mind some beef tubs etc.

My post for the second order was about 60 bucks.. But I ordered a couple of screw kits etc so there is some weight there.

I got this brass beeftube from Dan (Hulksta Engineering) over the east. Check this thread out. I am not sure if he still have any left, but worth checking. Quick delivery too....;)

http://www.crawlanz.com/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=2260

[colgout]

get them (http://www.liquidrc.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=60022)from Liquid RC, 99c shipping, AND its cheaper than RPP...

Thanks Stew, Last Time I checked, they have no stock, same as TCS.

Ordered 2 set already :cool:.

[Fozzy]

No love for my SW@ :( Its old school cool!

[highlucks]

Definitely old skool kool. Thanks for sharing the pic.

[Fozzy]

Customs clearance processing complete

Always love seeing that!!

[Zauronus]

Tinytuffstuff.com is really good for rc4wd stuff if you only want a few things...

Scx rtr also have plastic links, so you might want to upgrade to steel or alloy links also...