Currently the big thing in RC is scale realism and why not thats what really made this hobby thrive in the 80's and early 90's and can always gain the attention of people not already Immersed in the hobby . My main goal with this post and many more to follow is to compare several similar RC's for the soul purpose of spreading information . This will be most usefully to the person thats not too familiar with all the option that are out there and may lead them to purchase a car or truck better suited to their needs than the one they seen driving around the park .
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1/8th SCALE ELECTRIC 4WD DESERT RACING BUGGY with 2/4GHz RADIO Price : hard to determine as it is listed discontinued on several retailers at this time.
This big bad buggy is setup to run 2 7-cell NIMH battery packs or 2 2s lipo's . It features 2350 KV brushless motor and a 2.4GHZ radio system . All the electronics are waterproof but the ESC so take care if water is in your future.
SPECIFICATIONS: Length: 580mm Width: 300mm Height: 254mm Wheelbase: 375mm (adjustable) Drivetrain: Full-Time Shaft 4WD
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Mirage 1/8 Scale Brushless Sand Rail: $259.99
SPECIFICATIONS: Length: 535mm Width: 320mm Height: 210mm Wheelbase: 340mm Drivetrain: Full-Time Shaft 4WD
Little smaller and a little slower but It really is RTR at a low price . Yes the charger is slow and the stock esc is only rated for up to 3S but there is a 3S lipo included . With a simple ESC change 4S power is in your grasp with its large battery compartment . Speaking of the battery compartment its accessed from the bottom of the chassis for easy battery swaps.
EXO - 1/10th Scale Electric 4WD Terra Buggy - RTR: $379.99
SPECIFICATIONS: Length: 482.6mm Width: 295.3mm Height: 228.6mm Wheelbase: 334mm Drivetrain: Full-Time Shaft 4WD
Now This buggy is not all that much smaller than the last which Redcat calls a 1/8th scale and to be fair it is ruffly the size of a 1/8th scale buggy used for competition but as can be seen scale doesn't mean much . But Just look at that pretty buggy .
Sandstorm 1/10 Scale Electric Baja Buggy: $119.99
SPECIFICATIONS: Length: 400mm Width: 270mm Height: 165mm Wheelbase: 275mm Drivetrain: Full-Time Shaft 4WD
THis little guy is small and cheap and doesn't look half bad but to be blunt it needs work. The stock esc being used at this time is mediocre at best and a replacement will be need if you have the need for speed. Eventually Redcat should have there brushless version out to match its brother the Sandstorm TK and when they do that the value will jump substantially .
Well hopefully this has lead you couple of more options that are out there but make sure to do your own research and get opinions from several people .
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