bobcatmax Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Hi, I bought my kids an Amazon crawler (maisto 3xl) to keep them quiet a while back and ended getting a fair amount of enjoyment out of it myself. My birthday is just round the corner so with a limited budget (around 100, but I'd prefer to spend less) I've been looking around FB market place. 2 have caught my eye.. Maverick scout with an upgraded battery for 80 quid or a Redcat Rock slide for 50. I've spent the last week or two scouring the internet for info about them both. I can't make up my mind. The rockslide appears to have more features (tho I know you can upgrade the scout to 4 wheel steering) but it's older and less common in the UK (this one is actually an HBX clone). The maverick is newer and has better options to upgrade however it's a few quid more.. I think my head is saying maverick. Or should I wait and see what comes up in the FS boards here? Thanks for your input and advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 The Scout is old but tough, I have one and I still enjoy it , however there is another train of thought? https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/tt-rc-sport-pubg-4x4-american-pick-up-truck-rtr-1334742 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcatmax Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 Hmm, that is interesting. It might not have enough "monster truck" for my little boy 😅 Good find though, thank you for that. I'm going to look at the scout tonight and will report back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Frosty Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 (edited) edited: talking out my bum. Edited July 13, 2022 by Darren Frosty arse talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcatmax Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Well, the scout looks good. Upgraded servo on the front, upgraded battery. The only downside was a few bumps and scrapes on the rear axle housing and no charger. The shell is still in its plastic protective cover. I think I'll be popping over at the weekend to collect. Now any pointers on a decent budget balance charger... Doesn't need to be new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 A.J was selling 1 in the for sale s3ction on here dont know if still for sale tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Looks like its still for sale quite good wee chargers https://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/forums/topic/250836-fs-sky-rc-s65-charger/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcatmax Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 That's ace, I was just looking at that one in modelsport Cheers fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 No probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcatmax Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 It's arrived... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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