Sgoaty Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I had a little brain wave today and im thinking of getting a truck/buggy for my wee boy to play with as an extra/belated christmas present. I work away so im going to miss christmas this year so thought it might be nice for me to have something extra to give him when i get home. Hes already getting a heap of toys but i thought an RC he could use outdoors would be nice for both of us Hes only 6 so i wouldnt want to get anything too fast but id like something that will take proper battery packs not an endless supply of Double As and something he could use outside without it falling to bits within 5 minutes. Is there anything that would fit the bill for around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawalker666 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 ive got one of these and they are a very well built car an excellent quality would definatly recommend these http://www.modelsport.co.uk/lrp-s10-twister-buggy-2.4ghz-rtr/rc-car-products/369777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 This is always a popular question at this time of year - several people have asked it in the General RC section of the forum. You might want to have a look at a few of those threads - there have been some good answers there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawalker666 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 oh forgot to say change back tyres the stock ones are way too soft 5 min on tarmac and they were trashed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Have a look at a tamiya mad bull that was my first car it is a nice mix of toy grade and proper rc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgoaty Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) This is always a popular question at this time of year - several people have asked it in the General RC section of the forum. You might want to have a look at a few of those threads - there have been some good answers there. I did have a look back about as far a 2 weeks and couldnt find anything ill have a look in to the 2 cars suggested. Also is there any easy way to limit the speed on these? Thanks Scott Edit found some more info now Edited December 13, 2012 by Sgoaty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) One of the best ways of slowing a car down for a youngster is to fit a high-turn crawler motor. If you go for one around the 55-turn mark, it'll be nice and slow, with the added benefits of longer runtimes and plenty of torque. Edited December 13, 2012 by XV Pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) I was 8 when I got my mad bull and it was a not to slow or to fast and you get to build it (which is easy) and it have a 7.2v battery Edited December 13, 2012 by alex97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV Pilot Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I think the Mad Bull makes a great kids' car because of its toughness. Most of the chassis is made of a tough, flexible, rubbery plastic that bends on impact then springs back to shape rather than snapping like the stiffer plastics used on more race-oriented machines. Another nice thing about it is that the big wheels and tyres make it very capable on rough ground, but if your kid gets older and wants a more grown-up looking buggy, you can fit it with standard-size 2WD buggy wheels and tyres, and it becomes quite a stylish conventional buggy. That's what I did with mine: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgoaty Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 So the mad bill seems to be a popular suggestion. I had a look on Modelsport and by the time you add the parts needed to run the car it's about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 have a look at this http://www.modelsport.co.uk/speed-passion-rs2-brushless-rtr-truggy-blue-/rc-car-products/40316, http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-plazma-7.2v-4300mah-nimh-stick-pack-re-chargeable-battery/rc-car-products/38774 and http://www.modelsport.co.uk/fusion-vector-nx85-delta-peak-ac-dc-charger/rc-car-products/37637 it is a little bit more but you get a bit more of a car and it will be faster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksprogis Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I think the Mad Bull makes a great kids' car because of its toughness. Most of the chassis is made of a tough, flexible, rubbery plastic that bends on impact then springs back to shape rather than snapping like the stiffer plastics used on more race-oriented machines. Another nice thing about it is that the big wheels and tyres make it very capable on rough ground, but if your kid gets older and wants a more grown-up looking buggy, you can fit it with standard-size 2WD buggy wheels and tyres, and it becomes quite a stylish conventional buggy. That's what I did with mine: I can't stand them Tamiya's aren't for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott34 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 i got my boy, who is also 6, a hbx massive truck. its brushed but quick enough for him, but also slow enough to let him play with it on his own(although i'm always with him when he's playing with it. he likes to look at the workings,lol), but, the choice again i would go for a truggy. amore stable than a truck and can get places a buggy can't. hope he enjoy's whatever you decide bud , i'm sure he will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott34 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) have you seen this Scott http://www.modelspor...-products/40396 . i've not had 1 but i've only heard good comments about this range or this http://www.modelsport.co.uk/maverick-strada-xt-evo-rtr-truggy/rc-car-products/38125 Edited December 13, 2012 by forforksake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgoaty Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Thanks for the suggestions guys lots to choose from now i dont know if its making it any easier lol. I think ill have to go for 2.4g rather than FM as the aerial wont last any time with my kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy8846 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Tamiya Lunchbox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The chosen one Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 maybe a HPI mini recon http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-mini-recon/rc-car-categories/18/9900/990010&ChassisID=875 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott34 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 is it getting any easier deciding,lol. plenty out there to confuse you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgoaty Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 Im thinking maverick strada monster truck so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott34 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 pretty similar to what i ended up getting my boy. i'm sure he'll enjoy it , if that's what you decide buddy. nice big chunky wheels, little boy's dream car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgoaty Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thats the Maverick strada MT ordered along with a 5000mah Nimh battery. Im wondering now if i should of went for a lipo as i already have a compatible charger. What would i need to do to run a lipo safely in this truck? Thanks Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jari Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I have the maverick strada xb evo - the buggy version. Also with brushed motor (second one...) and 5000 pack. My 5 year old finds it too quick at times. I think you'll be fine. The front shock towers bend plenty easily enough when hitting the curb without needing more speed on top! If you have bought the brushed version the ESC will not have the low voltage cutoff needed to use a lipo with it. So you would either need to fit a low voltage protector thingy now, or convert the drivetrain perhaps to a brushless esc/motor combo I would keep the nimh battery. It will be plenty quick enough. Then see what breaks. Wait for the first motor to burn out, then consider changing. I just went for another brushed motor. Jari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgoaty Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Thanks for that Jari it's put my mind at rest a bit, Cheers Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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