Duo Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 As it says looking to do some crawling and a little bit of speed. Got my eye on the wrath rtr as never built a kit before or installed electrics. Know the kits are better for upgrades but are the wraiths any good at crawling. Looking at deadbolt looks like it is ok but the thing is ugly as for the scx10 the rubicon is nice but is it a good rtr . As a newb am open to advice from anyone who owns one and there good or bad points. Would like to do a kit but only kit ever built was one from ikea or a Lego set for my kid are they easy for a newb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossyra Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Well I love my wraith, only had it a couple of months I had an SCX10 before which I didn't like as much. For a crawling novice, like myself, I find it much easier to tackle difficult terrain. The kits aren't hard to build at all, if you can build a Lego set, you can build a kit. You will inevitably have to strip parts as you go anyway as part of the regular maintenance of the car, there's no way around that really unless it's a shelf queen. You would have to buy electrics and paint the shell (unless you buy another one or run it just as a tube frame, which in itself is pretty cool) Depending on what you buy it's only a matter of plugging stuff in, not really 'wiring' anything as such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsie Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I had an SCX-10, sold it as it was just too slow to be fun. I bought a Wraith kit to replace it and it's much better. The build is easy enough if you can follow instructions (and think for yourself as a few of the bits are wrong), and as Rossyra said you'll be stripping down for maintenance anyway, so might as well get to know how it all comes together right from the start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 So the scx10 is out what about the deadbolt as it is cheaper and a similar frame to the wraith. But as I am typing this i can see slugsie red wraith and think I am smitten. They are great looking will buy the kit for a treat for my birthday and go from there any advice on motors esc and srevos for the rig . What do you run in yours ,want mine to crawl and a bit of rock racing. Cheers for any advice and mods that are essential . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossyra Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) They do look the bees knees, here's a couple of shots of mine if it helps you make up your mind (one way or the other, lol!) It changes almost every day though, I can't resist fidding with it Edited January 10, 2014 by Rossyra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcian@monster Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Just built my wraith kit tonight good kit and comes with spare options. Always better to build in my opinion as you learn everything you need to about the truck, mines not quick running an LRP crawler special 3 but climbs walls great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaZero Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Personally I would go SCX-10 as I find the Wraith to capable and not as fun and the deadbolt will be even more capable than the wraith. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Capable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 What motors and innards is everyone using waterproof like my slash would be great. Want a crawler with a bit of speed but not loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Personally I would go SCX-10 as I find the Wraith to capable and not as fun and the deadbolt will be even more capable than the wraith. 100% behind alphazero on this. capable means how well the would compare against each other off road, like land rover versus the rest kind of idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AX10 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Agree. The Wraith is like 1/8 scale and if you are out with friends, you tend to leave them behind. A larger pinion will give the SCX a kick up the rear, if that's what you want.sent from my laptop using fingers Edited January 15, 2014 by AX10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawalker666 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) wraith for me had an scx, wraith and twin hammers got rid off the scx cos local terrain was too much for it love the wraith for where i go play lots off big rocks and deep mud and water Edited January 21, 2014 by rawalker666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Interesting read, what did you opt for if any? All these have my attention now (thanks AJ!!!) saw his at Perham on Sunday & it's set the wheels in motion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) Same problem here. i had crawlers, tamiya TLT, then did a micro to 1/12th conversion crawler. own a twin hammer, but want a scaler / rover now i have three choices AX10 - SCX10 or a Gmade sawback. i like the sawback because of its leaf spring and shock setup, but it has its drawbacks its no very much used in the class crawling and scale stuff. but i can with mods be able to cope. but the scx10 and ax10 do the job nearlly right out the box, just shift the battery round and your away. everywhere i look in uk its rtr axial stuff not much kit gear. but i would like those smaller 1.9's so im fully compatable with the hammers to. scx10 does not do that they are 2.2s so what i keep seeing others mention in videos so for me its trying to find an old ax10 BNIB Edited May 30, 2015 by Tamiyacowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncp Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Same problem here. i had crawlers, tamiya TLT, then did a micro to 1/12th conversion crawler. own a twin hammer, but want a scaler / rover now i have three choices AX10 - SCX10 or a Gmade sawback. i like the sawback because of its leaf spring and shock setup, but it has its drawbacks its no very much used in the class crawling and scale stuff. but i can with mods be able to cope. but the scx10 and ax10 do the job nearlly right out the box, just shift the battery round and your away. everywhere i look in uk its rtr axial stuff not much kit gear. but i would like those smaller 1.9's so im fully compatable with the hammers to. scx10 does not do that they are 2.2s so what i keep seeing others mention in videos so for me its trying to find an old ax10 BNIB The SCX10 runs 1.9 wheels bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamiyacowboy Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 whats the axial one that runs 2.2's , so i know what ones to stay clear off. i thought the scx10 was a re-gen AX10 , but given the larger 2'2s. where the ax10 had 1.9s or was that the other way round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaZero Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Other way round, scx come with 1.9s and the ax10 comes with 2.2s, both use the same axels and transmission, the gen 2 ax10 deadbolt & ridgecrest use wraith axles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 TC I went for the scx10 deadbolt, mainly to keep the cost down, but I also really like the look of it too! I've watched loads of vids & it looks perfect for what my lad & me want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) I have 1.55s on my SCX10 and 2.2s on my Wraith. Love both rigs for different reasons. Edited May 31, 2015 by chewbacca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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