Ringokid Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Hi I am currently upgrading my old truck that’s been sitting in the loft the past 15 years, fun project for me. However I am looking to sell my helis which I never learned to fly and go back to trucks. I am looking for a monster truck that can handle grass as I live in the countryside that’s about all I have around here. I am looking for a bit of speed but not massive as my kids will be having a go for the first time. Any recommendations? And thanks for letting me into your group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 It all depends on budget really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringokid Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 That’s true. It all depends on if and when I sell my helis. But if successful sale I will have around £600, however it will be for bashing/ grass so does not mean I need to spend all 600 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringokid Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 I was looking at the associated MT10 but not sure what it’s like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 A lot of it is personal choice of course but I would say that I'd be definitely looking at a truggy or monster truck brushless RTR set up. For using it with kids some RC's allow you to turn down the power via the remote or ESC and there is also the option of using a lesser cell count battery for when the kids are using it as well as a higher cell count for when you take over. Guessing you're going to need lipo batteries as well charging equipment for your budget as well?. Arrma Vorteks 3S is at the top end of your budget but recommending it because I have experience of Arrma's and imho they're a good brand with lots of spares available. Link: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/arrma-vorteks-3s-blx-rtr-purple-1336457 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 As above Arrma is a good choice. If you wanted to spend a little less the Big Rock is a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 For grass Id want at least 8th Scale as lets be honest, its not always going to be short grass, and smaller stuff really struggles with heat etc from running in long grass. id look at the Corally 8th Scale Truggy type truck, or go for a used Kraton 6S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Kpowell911 said: For grass Id want at least 8th Scale as lets be honest, its not always going to be short grass, and smaller stuff really struggles with heat etc from running in long grass. id look at the Corally 8th Scale Truggy type truck, or go for a used Kraton 6S This is spot on. My Granite 3S gets bogged down in anything other than really short grass. It really slows it down and the motor gets toasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringokid Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) I think you are right kpowell and monkeyboy a 1/8 might be better. The one I’m building at the moment has similar ground clearance to the arrma’s that were recommended above Edited December 30, 2021 by Ringokid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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