Orlandoo Hunter OH32X02 Trophy Truck 1:32 Scale RC Kit

[BlackSeaRC]

After being inspired by some of the builds on this and other forums, I wanted to check out this micro hobby-grade RC Trophy Truck for myself.  I have built numerous kits before and have other products at 1:24 scale but this, at 1:32 scale, is my smallest kit build to date.  As anyone who has built these knows, you prepare yourself for a challenge and then when you see the parts, you are still surprised at the size of them!  I am particularly grateful that each bag of screws is individually labelled...

 

In the video below, you can see what is included in the basic kit, plus all the extras you will need in terms of electronics.  I chose one of the bundles that you can specify, giving me everything to get up and running (except a battery that I ordered separately).  I specified the D4L package as I liked the idea of a combined receiver/ESC due to the limited space.  I also couldn’t resist a few additional upgrade parts, despite the relatively large amount of cash I’d already sunk into this project.

 

BlackSeaRC

[Stormbringer]

holy ramoly i know these kits were small but i didnt expect the to be quite so dinky tho 

[supersavage]

I was seriously considering getting one of these as they were on display at the Scale Nationals, but by the time I specced one to how I'd want it my eyes started watering as the price was getting out of hand 😅

[BlackSeaRC]

20 hours ago, Stormbringer said:

holy ramoly i know these kits were small but i didnt expect the to be quite so dinky tho 

Before you start, you obviously appreciate it is somewhere between a Mini-Z and a Matchbox car but it is still a shock to see the bags of screws!

[BlackSeaRC]

10 hours ago, supersavage said:

I was seriously considering getting one of these as they were on display at the Scale Nationals, but by the time I specced one to how I'd want it my eyes started watering as the price was getting out of hand 😅

I have been tempted for several years and was always put off by the cost.  The kit price is not so bad but all the electronics really start to add up the overall cost.  Plus, there are the inevitable metal upgrade parts to tease us...

[Stormbringer]

As always theres the inevitable hop up parts to put price up 

[BlackSeaRC]

2 minutes ago, Stormbringer said:

As always theres the inevitable hop up parts to put price up 

 

Absolutely!  I decided to get the upgraded metal shock absorbers and since there are 2 at each wheel position, that worked out quite expensive.

[BlackSeaRC]

Plus, even if you buy an electronics bundle it still doesn't give you a battery.  The batteries are not exactly widely available so I had to order from Hong Kong.  The postage then doubles the price because they will only send LiPo using a courier.  The battery in this truck is probably the most expensive for its size of any RC car I own.