First Kit

[NegativeBeef]

I've been into the hobby for over a year now and deciding to buy my first kit. What's something that is easy to build for a first kit? I would also prefer it to be a buggy.

 

[Karl M]

They all have their quirks, as long as you follow the directions closely there shouldn't be a problem. If you run into anything you can't solve, give a shout out here.

 

[jon2]

Whats your budget? Type of parts ordering Online or LHS? Parts availabilty at the LHS?


I am partial to Losi myself. The Mugen lovers will chime in.

The commoners are:

Mugen Seiki: MBx5R
Jammin: X1CR
Team Losi: Losi 8ight
Cen Racing: Matrix
GS Racing:: CL-1
Ofna: Hyper 8
Kyosho: 777 WC
Xray: EB8 EC


Hope this helps you figure out what you want.

 

[HeartBreak]

About the only hard part to assembling a 1/8th buggy is the instructions, unless you go the Associated 1/8th (they're known for very thorough assembly manuals). The instructions for most 1/8th scales are no more than exploded diagrams with a few indications of where to put threadlock, grease, oil, etc.

 

[jon2]

The Mugen, GS Racing and the Hyper manuals are pretty decent. I can't say about the others.

O I can... Kyosho when I had the SP1 was a bit confusing. The diagrams were unclear.

 

[bentover]

HPI is good for manuals and directions, but the Hellfire blows. Jammin, Ofna and Mugen are the best I've ever seen.

 

[NegativeBeef]

Cool thanks!

 

[jon2]

HPI does not have a 1/8 th scale buggy. The Hellfire is a truggy. I have seen it and it looks to be a contender but there are a lot of opinions without real life tests and experiences. manual wise. HPI makes them easy and clear to understand.

 

[NegativeBeef]

whoa those kits are expensive, I thought kits were suppost to be cheaper?

 

[HeartBreak]

Nope. Kits usually include a few parts that are better than whats' on the RTRs. Not to mention, in the case of the Mugens (for example) there was the MBX5, MBX5 Prospec, and then the MBX5R (which is a prospec, with some improvements).

 

[TalonOne]

I have recently had a great time building a kit from Ofna......it was my first and I found the the instructions to be very complete and the kit a breeze to assemble.

I have my eye on the Hyper 8.5 just now......hmmm is it my Birthday yet????

Choose a kit you can get parts for later, and that is in your budget. It is getting harder to find true kits with the RTR craze.....even the new Associated RC8 comes nearly complete.


Mike

 

[NegativeBeef]

Well what is something that's <$300? And it can't be a piece of crap.

 

[HeartBreak]

Unfortunately, you won't find many 8th scale kits under $300. The average price on kit-alone is roughly $400 or so.

 

[rcnut143]

In my opinion its worth the money. Its makes it easier to repair the car and you overall have a better knowledge of how everything works when you build a kit.