a suggestion for a radio to get started would be a Flysky GT3B. Its a budget radio but for $40 US its a good starter. You may need to see if you can find a source thats closer to home but I provided a link just so you could see it. The Receivers are really inexpensive too but it comes with the...
That kit is not discontinued Paul. The 876 version that didnt come with an engine is discontinued but the 871 is still good. The stuff I can think of that you will need for sure is a Radio (TX/RX), 2 servos (1 throttle and 1 steering), glow plug ignitor, couple extra glow plugs, Paint for...
If its a kit (it would help to know exactly which one because sometimes a kit might include something not normally in a kit) you will most likely need a radio (it will come with the first receiver), 5 cell NiMH 6V receiver battery, and 2 to 3 servos (1 throttle and 1 or 2 steering depending on...
The vast majority of MTs are going to be ready to run. In fact out side of the X SS I can't think of another MT is is not RTR (that I would recommend to someone). However, most people will suggest that even with an RTR that you tear it down before you ever run it and rebuild it that way you do a...
Watching youtube video on how to tune a nitro engine is helpful but you'll also want to print out THIS tuning flow chart which is stickied at the top of this forum and keep it handy while you are out in the field. Buggies are actually by their very nature more durable than monster trucks but...
Hello Paul! WoodiE is right on the Condor, I wouldnt suggest it either for the same reasons he mentioned. I know you said you were leaning toward a buggy but you also said you lived in the country and youd mostly be driving on grass and muddy fields. The ground clearance on a buggy isnt all that...