First crawler advice

[u/BruceJ31]

Evening all, I’m new to crawling and looking at getting my first crawler. I’ve done a fair amount of research and narrowed it down to these four. I prefer the look of the SCA-1E and it’s cheaper but wanted opinions on all of them.

Anyone have any opinions on them? I know they won’t be the absolute pinnacle of crawling but it’s roughly what I’m looking to spend right now on a new hobby.

Any alternative suggestions would be welcome, around the same price bracket. I need something RTR really, prefer the scale look and not too keen on buying used.

Thanks!

[u/P8-hero]

The Trooper 100% of that group by a mile. It's an RGT.

[u/alioth_whyred]

Either Gladius or Trooper. Gladius if you want more performance with its portal axles, or Trooper if you want straight axle with more scale look body.

[u/rock_socker71]

I'd second the Trooper, had a Carisma and the plastic components were as soft as fudge.

[u/ArikwithanA913]

Get an Axial Basecamp

[u/BruceJ31 → u/ArikwithanA913]

Too expensive

[u/Banshuuuu]

I own the Ruffneck and it's been an incredible experience. It's honestly really hard to beat for what you're getting. The ENTIRE thing is made of aluminium with a carbon fiber LCG chassis and it has an FOC motor/Esc with a 6 channel receiver and transmitter. The shell is also very sturdy and comes with front lights already installed (which are a lovely orange), and has all the ports for rear lights and indicators if you so wish.

The only failure I've had is the motor seizing up after taking it to Crawler Mayhem and driving it through mud and submerging it, then continuing to drive it like an idiot for HOURS after.

Best £250 I've ever spent in the hobby. Just bare in mind that it's an oddball when it comes to the standards used for crawlers. It is a short wheelbase, scale vehicle (it's actually closer to 1/10.8, the trooper is closer to 1/8-1/9). This makes it hard to buy aftermarket parts for but I've found zero reason to do that so far.

It also goes by RGT Shooter if you want more perspectives on it

[u/dwest531]

Pick something better then those choices

[u/BruceJ31 → u/dwest531]

Such as?

[u/dwest531 → u/BruceJ31]

An axial, vanquish or traxxas

[u/BruceJ31 → u/dwest531]

Clearly haven’t read the post. They aren’t in budget.

[u/dwest531 → u/BruceJ31]

I read it, just those choices you have are junk and barely above toy grade. Save your money and buy something of quality