For RC crawler peeps

[Dilly’S Willy]

If you enjoy off-roading but can’t do it in real life for whatever reason, this thread is for you!

And feel free to post up your RC crawlers!

After coming to the realization I won’t be doing the cool mods some people can for various reasons, I’ve been getting my off-road fix in with RCs.

I started with a 1:18 scale Defender 110 (TRX4M) for those bad weather days and more of a challenge. I’ve modded it with stainless helical differential gears, the OEM brushless system (better control and slower AND higher speeds), crawler transmission gear (40.3:1), and OEM plastic beadlock wheels. Here’s a current pic:

I’ve since ordered (still waiting for it to show up) a 1:10 scale JL Wrangler. Comes with a 2 speed transmission, unlockable differentials, metal gears, portals, winch, and a full light kit. I also ordered an upgraded steering servo (which already showed up). Just needs better tires but my buddy offered me his spare tires which I’ve seen are killer even in water. I’ll have to post pics after it comes in (bday gift to myself).

Today I found THIS FUCKING THING:
1:7 scale JL Wrangler

Has all the same features as the 1:10 scale but ALSO has selectable 2wd/4wd (FWD/4WD/RWD). This is probably my next and final rig to snag as it has EVERYTHING ready-to-run. And the price is very reasonable. The only real “upgrade” it’s needs is conformal coating all the electronics to waterproof them for those submarine moments, and maybe tires.

Let’s see and hear your thoughts, and rigs!

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[Bandit’s Lair]

That one in the link is SICK!!! I haven’t been into RC for a few years. I used to have an AE86 drifter with the foam wheels. Did a custom paint job on it and everything. The paint job is half the fun on those. I’ll have to look at the market and see what’s out there these days. I could have a full on stable inside of a storage bin!!!!

 

[HOLLYWOOD33]

Got back into RC's late last year after about a 10 year break and have three crawlers.

Traxxas TRX4 Sport (1/10 scale)
Axial SR5 (1/10 scale)
Redcat Fusion (1/10 scale)

All have metal beadlock wheels, running 3S lipos, and have other assorted upgrades.

RC crawling is definitely a cool way to unwind (unlike my speed car - Arrma Limitless on 8S)

 

[Dilly’S Willy]

Got back into RC's late last year after about a 10 year break and have three crawlers.

Traxxas TRX4 Sport (1/10 scale)
Axial SR5 (1/10 scale)
Redcat Fusion (1/10 scale)

All have metal beadlock wheels, running 3S lipos, and have other assorted upgrades.

RC crawling is definitely a cool way to unwind (unlike my speed car - Arrma Limitless on 8S)

Post up your crawler pics if you have any.

I also have a 1:16 basher for my dog, does 25mph on 2s out of the box.

But back to crawlers, here’s a clip of the 1:18 I use as both a crawler and trail rig, doing a little submarine duty. Ignore the clicking, I use plastic tranny gears as the steel gears are known to strip the brass pinion on the brushless motor, and no one sells just the pinion for the Traxxas branded brushless motor (they want you to replace the whole motor):

TRX4M Defender 110 Submarine mode

I'll be posting up more videos as I feel like it/get the time.

Just waiting for this 1:10 to show up so I can go more places than a 1:18 can really take you.


I also found a 1:7 Gladiator version of the 1:7 Wrangler I share previously, the finish isn't quite the same as the Wrangler, but IIRC it's a bit newer and NOT a V2 as the Wrangler is. It DOES however have function wipers which I thought was pretty freaking cool. It's made by the same company as the 1:7 Wrangler too.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

I have yet to look into these too much. Do these come out of the box painted and everything?

 

[ChrisNLA]

I have yet to look into these too much. Do these come out of the box painted and everything?

Some are RTR (ready to run) and even include a battery, some you'll need to add a battery and charger, and some are full blown kits you build and provide all the electronics and body, tires, etc.

Traxxas and Axial are some of the go-to's off the top of my head for RTR crawlers.

There are some other brands but I'm in and out of the RC hobby a lot and I'm not always up on the latest.

We have six Axial SCX24 trucks but I low key hate them. Three of them are for the kids and three belong to me and the ole lady. Been thinking about selling all of them and spending the money on our larger trucks.

The 24's are just so hard to work on and the motors and servos are trash. It's hard to get things to work smoothly on them (like the shocks) at that scale, etc. I'd never go that small again unless my play area forced me to.

Been wanting to do some 10th scale crawlers, but it hasn't been priority.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

I’d like the 1/10 scale models. Anything smaller than that out in the desert just shouts issues to me. They look hella fun though!! Probably way cheaper to upgrade than the actual Jeep. Feed my need to build for a fraction of the price.

 

[HOLLYWOOD33]

Post up your crawler pics if you have any.

I also have a 1:16 basher for my dog, does 25mph on 2s out of the box.

But back to crawlers, here’s a clip of the 1:18 I use as both a crawler and trail rig, doing a little submarine duty. Ignore the clicking, I use plastic tranny gears as the steel gears are known to strip the brass pinion on the brushless motor, and no one sells just the pinion for the Traxxas branded brushless motor (they want you to replace the whole motor):

TRX4M Defender 110 Submarine mode

I'll be posting up more videos as I feel like it/get the time.

Just waiting for this 1:10 to show up so I can go more places than a 1:18 can really take you.


I also found a 1:7 Gladiator version of the 1:7 Wrangler I share previously, the finish isn't quite the same as the Wrangler, but IIRC it's a bit newer and NOT a V2 as the Wrangler is. It DOES however have function wipers which I thought was pretty freaking cool. It's made by the same company as the 1:7 Wrangler too.

That TRX is running smooth!

I rarely take photos or videos, but here's one of my son with the TRX Sport I gave him and my Redcat Fusion brushless at our local crawling spot.

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