Is this any good?

[HornetRacer 1971]

Hi guys....

I was just wondering if this is any good?

It is £189 from Modelsport

The Carisma M10DT VW Baja Miltary Beetle

Brilliant spec.....

• Ready Set – Factory Assembled just add Lipo battery
• 2.4ghz Radio system
• Water Resistant Brushless Speed Control
• Water Resistant Steering Servo
• Water Resistant Receiver & Receiver Box
• 540 Brushless Motor
• Mid-Motor 2wd Chassis Design
• Aluminium Main Chassis
• Full Metal Differential Gears
• Adjustable Slipper Clutch
• High Detail Scale VW Bodyshell
• Roof Rack with Light Bar
• Extra Scale Unpainted Accessories Included
• Weathered Wheels and Tyres
• Full Ball Bearings
• ‘Live’ Front Bearing Axles accept 12mm Hex
• Oil Filled Shock Absorbers
• Optional LED Light Set Available
• Battery XT60 High Voltage Connectors Included
• 4 x AA’s Transmitter Batteries Included

[kontemax]

So sweeettttt!!!!

Very nice bodyshell!!!!

Max

[Tamiya1/10]

Spec. and price wise are on par with other RTR. Looks wise is good with great possibilities. The key is do you like it? I would also look into replacement parts availability and additional hop ups( seems to have all the stuff i want).

[GregM]

This is a Short Course Truck chassis, so it may be larger than your typical buggy.

[taffer]

Looking at close up pics, the body quality isn't great (especially the rear engine section), I would recommend some nice customising pieces from knight customs instead for FAV, scorcher etc!

[XV Pilot]

I saw one in the flesh during my last visit to Modelsport. They look like fun, but are about 1/8 scale, so the 1/10 Scorcher/FAV parts from Knight Customs wouldn't look right on them unfortunately.

[HornetRacer 1971]

I have seen the reviews on youtube...and next to a Sand Scorcher this is MASSIVE!!!

It seems great value at that price IMO

[ChrisRx718]

Lots of RTRs make Tamiyas look like terrible value! This is no exception, but there is always that reassurance with Tamiya that the parts will be available at short notice for many years to come, would the same apply for this?

Is it a hardbody or lexan shell?

[HornetRacer 1971]

Hard body!

I will research Carisma and try to find out how long models are in production for.

At this price I could buy 2......one for spares!

[taffer]

I saw one in the flesh during my last visit to Modelsport. They look like fun, but are about 1/8 scale, so the 1/10 Scorcher/FAV parts from Knight Customs wouldn't look right on them unfortunately.

Lol i meant forget it all together and spend money on knight custom parts to hop up existing tamiyas

[HornetRacer 1971]

If it was really crap then I expect it won't sell very well.....

The spec is good....the size is great......

Spares might be an issue.....so I might have to buy 2 cars lol

1) I love the look of it

2) The spec is great

3) The size is fantastic!!!

4) It is quick by all accounts!

5) The price is brill!

Spares might be the only thing......but for £190......cheap as chips!!!!!