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[atf300]

i just had a crazy idea of jumping a buggy in the living room . its fairly large but still very small, so im looking for the smallest possible hobby grade buggy. also it has to be durable.

any one got any ideas .

[Otis311]

the Associated 1/18 scale is pretty durable.

[mr nice]

i just had a crazy idea of jumping a buggy in the living room . its fairly large but still very small, so im looking for the smallest possible hobby grade buggy. also it has to be durable.

any one got any ideas .

HPI mini recon is a beast i just sold mine to another tc member pics am on my post

[Percymon]

Any of the mini 1/16th traxxas range (slash, revo)

If you want something cheaper hobbyking has quite a few similar sized models.

[atf300]

HPI mini recon is a beast i just sold mine to another tc member pics am on my post

that might still be a bit too big, but looks cool.

maybe the losi 1/24 mini

[bromvw]

Maplin do a 1/52 scale - maybe too small
http://www.maplin.co...-...94&t=module but for £14.99 it might be a laugh .

[atf300]

Maplin do a 1/52 scale - maybe too small
http://www.maplin.co...-...94&t=module but for £14.99 it might be a laugh .

i bet that can run forever on on small eneloop

[taliesin]

The Traxxas 1/16 are tough as old boots, but stupid fast. I wouldn't uncork one in my house.

Losi 1/18 Mini-T also a good choice and lots of parts & hopups. Pretty fast and can be made stupid fast, or even a bit slower than stock if you desire.

Tamtech 1/16 buggies are tough and much slower, which is why I drive them in the house. Upgradeable and can be made fairly quick or stupid fast - your choice.

Duratrax 1/16 (like the Vendetta) tough, fast, some upgrades. I'm not a big fan, but ... it fits the bill.

Recon is a neat little truck and bloody fast right out of the box.

A few ideas for you anyway.

If you want tiny, then the Losi 1/24 micro t & micro rally or desert truck might be ok, but they are pretty tiny and some carpets will just defeat them utterly. I like the micro-crawler and they are a bit stunning with what they can do, but sounds like crawling is not your gig. Certainly not fast or jumping material.

[atf300]

The Traxxas 1/16 are tough as old boots, but stupid fast. I wouldn't uncork one in my house.

Losi 1/18 Mini-T also a good choice and lots of parts & hopups. Pretty fast and can be made stupid fast, or even a bit slower than stock if you desire.

Tamtech 1/16 buggies are tough and much slower, which is why I drive them in the house. Upgradeable and can be made fairly quick or stupid fast - your choice.

Duratrax 1/16 (like Vendetta) tough, fast, some upgrades. Not big fan, but ... fits the bill.

Recon is a neat little truck and bloody fast right out of the box.

A few ideas for you anyway.

If you want tiny, then the Losi 1/24 micro t & micro rally or desert truck might be ok, but they are pretty tiny and some carpets will just defeat them utterly. I like the micro-crawler and they are a bit stunning with what they can do, but sounds like crawling is not your gig. Certainly not fast or jumping material.

Thanks for the info. You're right, Im still not sure about crawling. Maybe next year or when I get enough money together for a summit. I think a pair of small losis might just be the thing for next winter. Kinda got the idea on a totally wrong time of the year

[speedy_w_beans]

Depends on availability, but Kyosho has a mini Inferno, mini Z Optima, and mini Z Lazer buggies.

-Paul

[Skottoman]

+1 on the Tamtech Buggies.

They are perfect for in the house, and if you upgrade them, they will give 1/10 scale fits on the street!

Completely hobby grade, as you can upgrade almost everything.
I have a few, and they are great.
Cheers,
Skottoman

[loco_oso]

+1 on the Tamtech Buggies.

They are perfect for in the house, and if you upgrade them, they will give 1/10 scale fits on the street!

Completely hobby grade, as you can upgrade almost everything.
I have a few, and they are great.
Cheers,
Skottoman

Kits right now only $75 now from Tamiya USA, too .

[mr crispy]

Ive been eyeing up the 1/32 scale Tomy GX Buggy for a bit of fun indoors rc fix. 2.4ghz controller, 2 speed settings and able to do jumps upto 85cms high... And they're only £20 incl postage on eBay! Check out the videos on youtube
http://www.youtube.c...be_gdata_player

[TA-Mark]

Maplin do a 1/52 scale - maybe too small
http://www.maplin.co...-...94&t=module but for £14.99 it might be a laugh .

I have one of these. It's more like 1/32 scale and a chinese translation mistake. They're slightly larger than the Losi Micro-T. Not a hobby grade buggy! Magnetic steering and forward/reverse without proportions.

1/36 Losi Micro-T goes pretty nuts on 7.4v Li-Po (My Micro-T Beetle). These are your smallest full hobby grade machine (just like a tiny version of a 1:10 Losi).

[lawdog]

The Losi Micro-Ts are the smallest hobby-grade vehicles. HobbyKing has some decent 1/16 and 1/18 bashers for under $75USD that might fit the bill...most are brushless and all you need is a battery and TX/RX.

[qatmix]

Ive been eyeing up the 1/32 scale Tomy GX Buggy for a bit of fun indoors rc fix. 2.4ghz controller, 2 speed settings and able to do jumps upto 85cms high... And they're only £20 incl postage on eBay! Check out the videos on youtube
http://www.youtube.c...be_gdata_player

The GX buggies are fantastic. I use mine more than my Micro-t.. They are quicker (Stock) and more durable. The throttle is proportional, however the steering isnt. Its not a problem though as you can easily change your steering arc through throttle control. I have event raced one on a 1/10 circuit..

Here is a write up
GX buggy review on the RC RACER