Jetman_71

Thanks - I’ll look into it👍

Yes, I think common sense and the price will need some careful thought. The amount I could potentially throw at a new painted body could be spent on lots of other upgrades for the Coyote.

Getting pricey but ..... https://www.fastrax-rc.com/index.php?_route_=body-shop/fastrax-rockee-pick-up-rear-cage-hardbody-yellow

The look I would like is more like this .... is there likely to be a bodyshell out there like this for the coyote? It's got to be pre-painted though - I know from the get go I will make a total hash of trying to paint one! https://www.elitemodelsonline.co.uk/Cars/By-Manufacturer/Gmade/134738-/GMADE-110-GS02F-BOM-TC-KIT?fo_c=3984&fo_k=5e726b7639cdd5d1a577a615f0b704b8&fo_s=gplauk&gclid=CjwKCAjwi6WSBhA-EiwA6Niok_1K9QgSzAPpWcVWTdKlgh9gi5oj0rMb8NGKhIwKSnpDScv5fBA6BxoClGoQAvD_BwE

Thanks. Not a huge fan of the look of the Lynx - any other options?

Ahhh, all these beautiful bodies! Enjoying my coyote but ….. the blacked out windows are an irritation as far as scale looks go. What choices do I have re: alternative body shells? Really like the Range Rover but are there other options that fit the stock set up? Sadly , my lack of painting skills would need me to buy a pre-painted shell.

Guess what arrived today. Just unboxed and thought some pics would be worth uploading before tomorrow’s test run (may not be this clean again?) - weather permitting. Great first impressions and loving the scale look! No doubt there will be upgrades in due course. @Exe_RC28 - now that is a look I like! Some real inspiration there.

Thanks and sorry for all the questions 👍

Conscious I’m in budget so could purchase a NIMH battery - any suggestions - my LIPOs are 5000mah - a bit heavy / too powerful for the Coyote?

OK thanks - noted re: setting up to run lipo . Once again thanks for the support👍

Yes definitely Deans - can I get a connector like this one - I’m embarrassed to say but my lack of soldering skills could result in a catastrophe. https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/core-rc-tamiya-f-to-t-connector-m-lead-1331480

Coyote ordered. 😀 I have some 2s LIPO batteries - will I need a connector to convert from NiMH on the Coyote to LIPO?

Thanks @Jack Reacher appreciate the feedback. Close to clicking the buy button on a Coyote!

Right….. firstly, thanks to all for taking the time to reply to my post and the suggestions you’ve made. The Gmade rtr Bom looks amazing but having spent a small fortune and sold a fair amount too I need to air on the side of caution and keep in the good books with you know who. FTX Geo is nice however I’m liking the more classic looks of the Carisma Coyote or the Carisma F150. There seems to be plenty of discussion on the forum about them too and endless tune ups etc which is appealing. A couple more questions: Is there any difference in performance when crawling between the Coyote and F150, with the Coyote having a shorter wheelbase? Am I paying extra for the F150 because it is a branded shell? Any suggested tune ups from the outset of just run it for a while and see? What is the radio like on the Carisma rtr models? Assuming I could replace in the future if I wanted? Many thanks.

Fair comment Stretch - ahhh decisions. Now I really like the look of the FTX Geo!