atf300 28 Posted March 16, 2012 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 . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otis311 196 Posted March 16, 2012 the Associated 1/18 scale is pretty durable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr nice 10 Posted March 16, 2012 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted March 16, 2012 Any of the mini 1/16th traxxas range (slash, revo) If you want something cheaper hobbyking has quite a few similar sized models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atf300 28 Posted March 16, 2012 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted March 16, 2012 Maplin do a 1/52 scale - maybe too small http://www.maplin.co.uk/mini-rc-buggy-152-...94&t=module but for £14.99 it might be a laugh . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atf300 28 Posted March 16, 2012 Maplin do a 1/52 scale - maybe too small http://www.maplin.co.uk/mini-rc-buggy-152-...94&t=module but for £14.99 it might be a laugh . i bet that can run forever on on small eneloop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taliesin 260 Posted March 17, 2012 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 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atf300 28 Posted March 17, 2012 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 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4272 Posted March 17, 2012 Depends on availability, but Kyosho has a mini Inferno, mini Z Optima, and mini Z Lazer buggies. -Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skottoman 306 Posted March 17, 2012 +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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loco_oso 108 Posted March 17, 2012 +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 . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr crispy 2293 Posted March 20, 2012 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TA-Mark 195 Posted March 20, 2012 Maplin do a 1/52 scale - maybe too small http://www.maplin.co.uk/mini-rc-buggy-152-...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). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawdog 23 Posted March 20, 2012 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qatmix 794 Posted March 20, 2012 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 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites