capri-boy Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) After pining over my Savage I decided another MT was in order - longer term if the Hobao MT Sport proves itself I'll have one of them but for now budget dictated a more modest approach. Received this yesterday from Trade4me.de, via DHL. It's the RTR version, though the H after the MT denotes it has the metal parts like the kit versions of the Buggy that we're a must have. I've yet to have a proper look at it, just whipped it out for some piccies, but certainly the chassis and shocks are the uprated 'kit' versions. First impressions are it's very well put together, just like the buggy. There's about the same amount of slop in the steering as the buggy too, most of which is in the hub carriers. Tyres are premounted and glued, nice and soft with a good open pattern, though don't feel as if they have very firm foams in. Came with overspray film and window masks, as well as some stickers and the obligatory haribo's - since when did that become a thing? Nothing major planned for this, so unless anyone wants anything particular I won't be doing a more indepth thread at this point, other than to update in the EMB thread on how it runs etc. Edited January 24, 2016 by capri-boy typo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyb84 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 That looks really nice. Looks well made too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Mine came this morning going out to get some paint tomorrow. What colour shceme you going with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Checked it over missing a rear pre load alloy clip on rear shock but part from that looks ok. Bit bummed out got to look around for some parts already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Mine came this morning going out to get some paint tomorrow. What colour shceme you going with Not too sure yet, my rattle can skills aren't great....you? Checked it over missing a rear pre load alloy clip on rear shock but part from that looks ok. Bit bummed out got to look around for some parts already kk get you now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 You got any other models to compare the size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 You got any other models to compare the size? Maverick Strada SC (dubious 1:10 size), Hyper 7's, ST Pro, Hong Nor X1 Cr Pro & CRT, FTX Hooligan, Tamiya TL01's, Himoto E10 1:10 buggy - think that's it atm - take your pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Maverick Strada SC (dubious 1:10 size), Hyper 7's, ST Pro, Hong Nor X1 Cr Pro & CRT, FTX Hooligan, Tamiya TL01's, Himoto E10 1:10 buggy - think that's it atm - take your pick. the 1/10 buggy would be great thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 the 1/10 buggy would be great thanks Will dig it out in the morning - just getting ready for work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 the 1/10 buggy would be great thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSvahnen- Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Looking good buddy! This just makes me want one more lol That flyer saying "149 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) Looking good buddy! This just makes me want one more lol That flyer saying "149 Edited June 16, 2015 by capri-boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSvahnen- Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Cheers buddy, i signed up for theit newsletter. Hopefully they'll have some good summer deals Mighy be better to get the truggy then. However a HK 2843 motor is only 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Cheers buddy, i signed up for theit newsletter. Hopefully they'll have some good summer deals Mighy be better to get the truggy then. However a HK 2843 motor is only 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coops Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 You still have this capri-boy? How is it running? Contemplating an LC Buggy or MT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 You still have this capri-boy? How is it running? Contemplating an LC Buggy or MT. Hiya chap - yh, still have this.... ashamed to say though it's still sat in it's box, unpainted. I'm off on hols next week and am contemplating taking this - as is always the case, the weather is carp today, the only day I've had 'spare' to spray the shell up. Just on the basis of the Buggy I'd highly recommend one - the slop being far less of an issue in a basher than racing the buggy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coops Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Hiya chap - yh, still have this.... ashamed to say though it's still sat in it's box, unpainted. I'm off on hols next week and am contemplating taking this - as is always the case, the weather is carp today, the only day I've had 'spare' to spray the shell up. Just on the basis of the Buggy I'd highly recommend one - the slop being far less of an issue in a basher than racing the buggy.Cheers - one thing I like is that the full metal version is available on trade4me.de which makes it appealing. Think buggy in metal is only in kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Cheers - one thing I like is that the full metal version is available on trade4me.de which makes it appealing. Think buggy in metal is only in kit Price has crept up a little since I bought, though the stronger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coops Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Looking at getting the parts for the MT so I have the option to convert the buggy. Think I just need: Bodyshell Body mounts Wheels/Tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Looking at getting the parts for the MT so I have the option to convert the buggy. Think I just need: Bodyshell Body mounts Wheels/Tyres I haven't looked at the parts list, but, there's also the bumpers too - prob not essential but do make the 'look'. I do know shells are reasonably priced (I've ordered a spare as hear there prone to breaking like the Buggies shell). Funds dependent, have you not considered the MT rtr new? The metal RTR version is about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coops Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Bumpers not too fussed about as I have a T-Bone one incoming any day now, but see your point. Direct from Germany the parts (as above inc bumper) would be around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Bumpers not too fussed about as I have a T-Bone one incoming any day now, but see your point. Direct from Germany the parts (as above inc bumper) would be around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coops Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Bit of thread revival here. Got my MT parts today. Contacted LC Racing and they got Schumacher Racing to order and supply. Got shell, body posts and tyre set (x2) Just need to chop the body posts down as they are couple of cm too long. Not sure how high to set it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 32 minutes ago, Coops said: Bit of thread revival here. Got my MT parts today. Contacted LC Racing and they got Schumacher Racing to order and supply. Got shell, body posts and tyre set (x2) Just need to chop the body posts down as they are couple of cm too long. Not sure how high to set it? Personally i'd run it as low as it will go - my rtr came with the body mounted really high. I'm currently waiting on a new body, as sent mine to the painters and they ruined it. Explanation was it's not normal lexan, what it looks like to me is they we're force drying it between coats and heated it too much. As such it's fit to bash with only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deafty Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 well it aint lexan so they do have a point I'm afraid still, they shouldn't melt it for u though Re body:.. at least as low to cover sideguards be wary though as these shells (if stock) can shatter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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