Best place to start for a ‘comp’ build scx24

[Kratonwatch]

Hey everyone. I went from scx24 overload to now wanting to build a comp crawler that will tackle anything. After building up my Jeep and seeing how relatively easy it is to work with, I figured it might be fun to kick the tires with a comp build.

I'm taking it slow and just starting to look for parts and information. Electronics are still foreign to me since I’m using the stock ESC with a 50t purple motor from Injora at the moment.

Also tx/rx seems to be a bit tricky since I have a spektrum ds6c that’d id love to use, but the smallest rx spektrum has is 99 bucks. Seems a bit steep

Anyway, any information you have is appreciated. I got bit by this 24th scale bug. Really cool platform

 

[Tunedfrog]

And so the addiction has begun.

 

[Kratonwatch]

And so the addiction has begun.

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As soon as I saw what a few upgrades could do for these little things it makes me want to build build build!

 

[PewPewChris]

Prepare for some squinting...unless you are young and have perfect vision...other than that, it's a lot of fun to work on the ol' SCX24.

 

[PewPewChris]

As soon as I saw what a few upgrades could do for these little things it makes me want to build build build!

I feel ya. I took an SCX24 PowerWagon and it is basically Injora and Furitek now

 

[PewPewChris]

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7440280344722410782

 

[Kratonwatch]

Prepare for some squinting...unless you are young and have perfect vision...other than that, it's a lot of fun to work on the ol' SCX24.

I grabbed some Magnifying glasses to help out with the small stuff.

 

[CertifiedMike]

May I recommend putting a large sum of cash in an envelope and mailing it to me??? Thats how most of my builds start!
Have a finished product in mind before you start. Its easy to get lost and sidetracked by all the shiny parts and sales. I have absolutely fallen for that!
I do try to have a bit of "slush" money put away for when I need to buy ANOTHER bag of e-clips or shock oil...

Good luck with your build!

 

[Doom!]

Hey everyone. I went from scx24 overload to now wanting to build a comp crawler that will tackle anything. After building up my Jeep and seeing how relatively easy it is to work with, I figured it might be fun to kick the tires with a comp build.

I'm taking it slow and just starting to look for parts and information. Electronics are still foreign to me since I’m using the stock ESC with a 50t purple motor from Injora at the moment.

Also tx/rx seems to be a bit tricky since I have a spektrum ds6c that’d id love to use, but the smallest rx spektrum has is 99 bucks. Seems a bit steep

Anyway, any information you have is appreciated. I got bit by this 24th scale bug. Really cool platform

Are you wanting full comp (don't care what it looks like as long as it performs) or just a super capable (still recognizable as a crawler) kind of build? I tend to lean towards the latter, but have been wondering if I want to try an all out comp rig, the only thing stopping me is that they look like something alien.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Are you wanting full comp (don't care what it looks like as long as it performs) or just a super capable (still recognizable as a crawler) kind of build? I tend to lean towards the latter, but have been wondering if I want to try an all out comp rig, the only thing stopping me is that they look like something alien.

@MVRCA has built some CRAZY crawlers that look totalky "alien" to me!
He's prob got a few good suggestions for this build too!

 

[MB401]

I took a stock SXC24 Deadbolt and gave it the comp treatment. It was a tremendously fun build, but be warned...you can end up throwing a ton of cash at one of these little guys at the end of the day.
If I may suggest, here are two very good resources for 1/24th upgrades:
https://moforc.com/
https://littleguyracingparts.com/?g...nfOyxswf6tRufvq1JLLa5Ip9pYXIK8IRoCbaUQAvD_BwE

 

[Tunedfrog]

I find that the tiny little screws matches my tiny little brain better than the bigger screws.

 

[Kratonwatch]

Are you wanting full comp (don't care what it looks like as long as it performs) or just a super capable (still recognizable as a crawler) kind of build? I tend to lean towards the latter, but have been wondering if I want to try an all out comp rig, the only thing stopping me is that they look like something alien.

I have two scx24s. One deadbolt and one JLU. The JLU is ‘built’ already as much as I’ll likely do. The deadbolt has upgrades coming from Santa like high clearance links, the purple motor from Injora and wheels/tires/inserts


I was thinking about putting together a proper comp build as a third and I don’t care how it looks. I like those spider looking builds with long weird wheel bases that can climb up a wall.

 

[Kratonwatch]

I took a stock SXC24 Deadbolt and gave it the comp treatment. It was a tremendously fun build, but be warned...you can end up throwing a ton of cash at one of these little guys at the end of the day.
If I may suggest, here are two very good resources for 1/24th upgrades:
https://moforc.com/
https://littleguyracingparts.com/?g...nfOyxswf6tRufvq1JLLa5Ip9pYXIK8IRoCbaUQAvD_BwE

I’m seeing how quickly things can add up. However, I finished a 5th scale build before jumping into the 24th scale and these prices are a relief so far compared to the large scale. Obviously

 

[Kratonwatch]

Big thanks to @Martin trj for getting me started btw. Really generous with some spare parts he had lying around.

 

[WickedFog]

For a comp build, you're going to need a chassis. There are tons of options out there for this. Like this Furitek Scythe.

A simple Google search for "SCX24 comp chassis" will find a lot of options.

For electronics, look at Furitek. Their new unity motor combines the motor and ESC in one, saving lots of space. But they also have a lot of kickass esc's and a few motor options.

If you want to find some sources for SCX24 stuff, check out this thread.

scx24-links-thread.134908/">

Thread 'The SCX24 Links Thread'

May 22, 2022

Post your favorite places to buy SCX24 parts and I will add them to the list.

Injora has been coming out with some really cool stuff lately. Like the SCX24 body shown above. Everything from complete chassis, wheels and tires, shocks, drivetrain vomponents, etc csn be had from Injora, and it's quality stuff.
https://www.injora.com/products/ir60-body-and-trx4m-aluminum-universale-chassis

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• WickedFog
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[PewPewChris]

For a comp build, you're going to need a chassis. There are tons of options out there for this. Like this Furitek Scythe.
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A simple Google search for "SCX24 comp chassis" will find a lot of options.

For electronics, look at Furitek. Their new unity motor combines the motor and ESC in one, saving lots of space. But they also have a lot of kickass esc's and a few motor options.

If you want to find some sources for SCX24 stuff, check out this thread.

Thread 'The SCX24 Links Thread'

May 22, 2022

Post your favorite places to buy SCX24 parts and I will add them to the list.

Injora has been coming out with some really cool stuff lately. Like the SCX24 body shown above. Everything from complete chassis, wheels and tires, shocks, drivetrain vomponents, etc csn be had from Injora, and it's quality stuff.
https://www.injora.com/products/ir60-body-and-trx4m-aluminum-universale-chassis

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• WickedFog
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• Forum: RC Rock Crawlers

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I can concur on the Furitek...love the setup I put into my scx24, thing is a slow crawling, torque machine

 

[Breitmaierz]

Etsy has some great stuff. Veng RC has great chassis and cage set ups. There are so many. Karnage rc and coop rc has some good ones.