Ollykamakazi Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 So my buddies hook up every now and then for some crawling action. They run 1/24 scale crawlers which I’d like to get into as well. What are my best options? I really like the realistic scale looking jeeps, flat beds etc and want to end up with a battered looking rust bucket when I’ve finished with it. Been looking at Gelande 2 D90 Apparently a good starting point but rubbish motor. Is that true?also o it stated as 1/18. So presume about 2” larger that 1/24?Are the other options out there that won’t break the bank. F150 F350 , Hilux,wrangler jeep etc? Can’t find much searching blindly. Any help gratefully received. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle of Wight Basher Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Check out the FTX Outback Mini 1/24th scale, I've got one on order myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Outback Mini due December 13th so not long to wait. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle of Wight Basher Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 2 hours ago, johninderby said: Outback Mini due December 13th so not long to wait. John It's was available yesterday and I ordered one as soon as I could, I just phoned Wheelspin to check and they'll be getting them tomorrow or Friday so I should have it early next week. The chap I spoke to phoned someone (CML I think) and was told they've sold out and are expecting more stock on the 20th Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) This is what their website is showing at the moment. Maybe they’re a bit slow at updating. Edited November 29, 2017 by johninderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Wheelspin are renowned for saying they have stock, then after I've ordered, they ain't :/ . They did it so much that I stopped using 'em . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 While Wheelspin is showing December 13th for the black version they’re showing January 20th for the red one. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollykamakazi Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Looks neat. I Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle of Wight Basher Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 7 hours ago, NOFX said: Wheelspin are renowned for saying they have stock, then after I've ordered, they ain't :/ . They did it so much that I stopped using 'em . It's why I rang them and despite the assurances I was given I'm ready to be disappointed. Back to topic, ECX are doing a version also, with a different body and tyres, and higher price tag. This video makes me hungry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 8 hours ago, Isle of Wight Basher said: It's why I rang them and despite the assurances I was given I'm ready to be disappointed. Back to topic, ECX are doing a version also, with a different body and tyres, and higher price tag. This video makes me hungry. This is on my want list. had the little gelande and yeah that motor really lets it down but their is a upgrade twin motor set up that cures it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Got an email from Modelsport saying the FTX ones are in but subject to demand and supply. Website is currently showing goth the black and red as good stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle of Wight Basher Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Mine's been dispatched from Wheelspin, they are also showing stock of both colours. Also Timetunnel have them advertised on Ebay for £69 with free postage. I'm tempted to get another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollykamakazi Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 That ECX looks good. The Gelande comes in very expensive if you then drop 50 plus on twin motors etc. The metal parts as standard are trick though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollykamakazi Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Bought an outback. Loads of hop up bits available. Good price and a good pedigree. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle of Wight Basher Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 52 minutes ago, Ollykamakazi said: Bought an outback. Loads of hop up bits available. Good price and a good pedigree. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Mini or full size ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdar44 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Is the ftx ibex a good option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle of Wight Basher Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) 11 hours ago, bigdar44 said: Is the ftx ibex a good option? Possibly a better option if Crawling is the intended, use the Outback Mini is a "Trailer" really, it has a good turn of speed but struggles a bit with low down torque, I got mine yesterday Edited December 4, 2017 by Isle of Wight Basher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Agree with the above. It’s a bit like comparing the Outback and the Mauler. The Mauler easily goes over obstacles that would stop an Outback in it’s tracks. One is a proper crawler and the other a trailer. Both good at what they do but you have to decide what you want one for, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 22 hours ago, Ollykamakazi said: Bought an outback. Loads of hop up bits available. Good price and a good pedigree. Lol, where is this pedigree you speak of? the 1/10 outback whilst being popular and bits available for them doesn’t for one minute make it good. Yes it’s good value for money and the easiest way to get into scale crawling/trailing. as for the mini outback, again look for parts support. The reason I recommended the little ecx version is the fact tyres are easily sourced for little money and it looks awesome too, being horizon hobby does limit shops that stock them modelsport don’t. @Isle of Wight Basher, we need pics and possibly video too mate, you know the rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I had a good look round for a mini Outback, ordered one and was told they are expected on the 13th too. In the end I cancelled and kept looking daily via eBay - Ordered from here in the end...works out a bit cheaper and has been dispatched! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollykamakazi Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Mini or full size ?Bought the. Mini. Arrived already. It's sic!Good fun bit of kit. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollykamakazi Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Lol, where is this pedigree you speak of? the 1/10 outback whilst being popular and bits available for them doesn’t for one minute make it good. Yes it’s good value for money and the easiest way to get into scale crawling/trailing. as for the mini outback, again look for parts support. The reason I recommended the little ecx version is the fact tyres are easily sourced for little money and it looks awesome too, being horizon hobby does limit shops that stock them modelsport don’t. [mention=14105]Isle of Wight Basher[/mention], we need pics and possibly video too mate, you know the rules [emoji185] Thought the eco was great. Didn't really have the budget for it as it's just for a little bit of fun. I can see the outback is a little weak when in crawling situations but it's enjoyable. PEDIGREE may be the wrong word. So sorry. How about track record? I was under the impression that the full size version was a decent piece of kit. But I'm new to this And am only going on threads on here and other people's opinions etc. My bad. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupar Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 The original outback with some fettling was and still is a cheap and easy way into scale crawling/trailing with decent performance. Hopefully the outback 2 has remedied some of the headaches from the original and will make it better again. But when you compare to the likes of Axial and the SCX10 range then you realise what pedigree is in the scale RC market. Look at the amount of aftermarket support it gets from 3rd party manufacturers. Its the kind of stuff only FTX owners can dream of. Like i say though chalk and cheese stuff, but i am not poo pooing the outback, aslong as you realise its limitations then there will never be disappointment. Carisma Scale Adventure is the one to watch at the moment with the Coyote. It sits a smidge ahead of the Outback cost wise but appears to have more room for customisation and upgrading. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle of Wight Basher Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 3 hours ago, big gaz said: @Isle of Wight Basher, we need pics and possibly video too mate, you know the rules Will do, I'll start an owners thread later, unless someone beats me to it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 My mini outback arrived yesterday, haven't run it yet. First impressions are: Positive: - Chassis / body look excellent and realistic - Appears to be sturdy and has good articulation - It comes across as a new born baby of an SCX10 Negative: - No foam inserts in the badly glued tyres - Decals are pre applied to the body, but in the box is the empty sheet with 1 leftover (so it looks the person in the factory couldn't be bothered lol) - Body could do with lifting as the tyres rub when fully articulated Although there are 3 pro's and 3 con's, I would give it a 9 out of 10 because the moment it came out the box it looked "right". Lets hope it performs well now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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