View Full Version : 1/5 scale F150.
brad009
08-08-2006, 04:29 PM
Hi everyone,some help and advise will be much appriaciated.I am thinking of buying a 1/5 scale gas truck.I am thinking it should be easier to run than the 1/10 nitro that i have now,The fuel is cheeper,no glow starter needed or burnt out plugs plus more running time.Do you guys have any experience with these and is there anything that I should worry about.
Thanks.
brad009
08-08-2006, 05:28 PM
come on guys..I am sure some of you have something to say on this.Is the 23cc gas F150 1/5 truck any good ?Should I buy or not?Help!!!!
peckies45
08-08-2006, 05:53 PM
what company makes it?
ericem
08-09-2006, 12:33 AM
Ya can we see some pics?
nitro_newbie
08-09-2006, 12:46 AM
is it the fg monster truck one? like this it is a link to the picture
http://www.fg-modellsport-gmbh.de/medien/fotos-monster/fotos-large-monster/Chassis-MonsterTruck-large.jpg
brad009
08-09-2006, 10:49 AM
The truck is built by Smartech and here is a link to it.
http://www.smartechracing.com/web_2006/product/cars/05322/main.php
brad009
08-09-2006, 11:31 AM
try the hpi baja
Is the hpi baja gas or nitro.
Steve323
08-09-2006, 11:57 AM
Is the hpi baja gas or nitro.
Its a gas buggy. www.hpiracing.com (http://www.hpiracing.com)
justinspankey
08-09-2006, 12:00 PM
The truck is built by Smartech and here is a link to it.
http://www.smartechracing.com/web_2006/product/cars/05322/main.php
I suggest going the extra money it might cost and get a proper name brand 1/5 scale truck because i own a smartech veihcel and it sucks i have problems with the engine and i never seem to get it to work properly but that just my opinion some other people may have had a easy time with the them so its really up to you. parts support is nothing you can find parts once in a while on ebay and thats it
Kuldeep
08-09-2006, 12:00 PM
Hmm, do they have any 4WD Gas rc cars?????? I hate that its 2WD and I know it has power but 4WD would be better.
ericem
08-09-2006, 01:58 PM
Well u cold custom make a rc car like this and buy a gas engine.
brad009
08-09-2006, 04:55 PM
I suggest going the extra money it might cost and get a proper name brand 1/5 scale truck because i own a smartech veihcel and it sucks i have problems with the engine and i never seem to get it to work properly but that just my opinion some other people may have had a easy time with the them so its really up to you. parts support is nothing you can find parts once in a while on ebay and thats it
Thanks mate..this is exactly the stuff i need to know.These stuff are expensive and I don't want to get It wrong.We currently have a MTA4 which is great and I think a 4x4 system is good.The baja is a impressive looking machine but I like the look of the monster trucks.
broncobill
08-09-2006, 07:57 PM
This is the only large scale 4x4 truck that I know of. It is quite expensive though, and you have to buy an engine too.
http://largescalerc.com/MCD4x4MonsterTruck.html
broncobill
08-09-2006, 07:58 PM
I forgot about these. Buggy and a truck
http://www.rcnutshobbies.com/cart.cgi?group=0&child=30280
justinspankey
08-09-2006, 08:31 PM
Just throwing the idea at you but you can purchase a savage and the following kit http://www.neweramodels.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?session_id=&part_id=2839 and you will have a 4x4 truck that i beleive 1/4 scale so that might suit you because it seems to be alot cheper then the 4x4 truck/buggy in the links above.
brad009
08-10-2006, 04:13 AM
I forgot about these. Buggy and a truck
http://www.rcnutshobbies.com/cart.cgi?group=0&child=30280
Very impressive these are..might have to remorgage the house to get them though.I will keep an eye out on ebay and see if I can get a good one with all the bits included..kind of redy to run servos and transmiters.
Thanks guys.
Ebay has some FG models that are priced pretty fair. They are about $1200, I am pretty sure they are RTR to. Deffinately check Ebay every now and then, they have some pretty good deals on ocassion.
Good Luck
brad009
08-10-2006, 04:01 PM
Ebay has some FG models that are priced pretty fair. They are about $1200, I am pretty sure they are RTR to. Deffinately check Ebay every now and then, they have some pretty good deals on ocassion.
Good Luck
Thanks mate,that is exaxtly what I will do.Grab one off an impulse buyer who does'nt want it anymore.I am still haveing loads of fun with the mta still anyway.