Looking for a large RC truck as a camera platform.

[hskb]

Hi all,
I am thinking of getting a large RC for camera platform. Currently, i have slash and stempede 4x4 trucks with some upgraded parts, but i think it's still too small.

I need something that can carry a big load like a Canon R6II with a prime lens, and FPV gears (2-3 kg).

I don't need fast truck, in fact, i am looking for something with lot of torque, and go slowly and smoothly.
I might buy whatever available, and change the pinion gear as well.
will most likely remove the body, and replace with some camera platform for taking some cools videos and pictures of places that's hard to get to on foot.
I will put an FPV system on as well.

here is my old one:

fpv set up:

please give me some advice.
thanks
hskb

 

[CreepyQuarryCrawler]

That's awesome!

I would look at a crawler. I am not sure if you're looking for a kit or an RTR but there are a lot of options out there.

Traxxas TRX4 Sport is a robust cost effective option. I am not familiar with it personally but an Axial Basecamp would be another option.

That's the direction I would go if the body is just going to be removed anyway, why pay extra for a nice one.

GL!

 

[Cheetah928]

Want something big? Get an axial SCX6. Large rock crawler, tons of power, it fits your description pretty well . If you still want a 1/10 scale, maybe get a TRX-4?

 

[WickedFog]

This would likey be big enough to do what you want. You'll want to beef up the shocks though to carry that camera. Maybe even double up on the shocks.
https://www.redcatracing.com/collec...scalers-rc-trail-trucks/products/tc8-marksman

 

[hskb]

Thanks CreepyQuarryCrawler and Chetah928, and WickedFog.

At first i was looking at Arrma 1/5 Kraton 8s, and changing gears, almost bought it but it's Out of Stock anywhere (Lucky me )

After reading your posts, i am very much set at the Axial SCX6
It is exactly what i need

Looks like the body is ready tough, and i may not need to fab one for my need.
now the debate between 2 bodies:

Jeep JLU Wrangler or Trail Honcho body?​

the jeep has more surface, but i can mount accessories in the back of the Honcho.

So graceful to be on the RCT forums and get some sound advice.
thank you so much.



Also this video clears any doubt about its ability to do what I need

 

[ferrebee88]

https://www.fid-racing.com/shop/rc-...MNh3bRc6dIK-VA5YpM2hiqY35R4FPdxmSXBNb-KA-FH3S

You know... if you have a spare $8,000

 

[CreepyQuarryCrawler]

https://www.fid-racing.com/shop/rc-...MNh3bRc6dIK-VA5YpM2hiqY35R4FPdxmSXBNb-KA-FH3S

You know... if you have a spare $8,000

Alright, I spot a new business venture!
Selling some big Losi's with a bunch of 3d printed stuff all over it, starts at $6,999.99!

 

[hskb]

haha, those are cool. If I were a pro. videographer, I would, but I am just an amateur looking for some cool shots

 

[hskb]

I ordered the Axial SCX6 Trail Honcho. Can't wait to play with it.

 

[Lukedavis]

I ordered the Axial SCX6 Trail Honcho. Can't wait to play with it.

A brushless Primal Raminator also could have been awesome!

 

[hskb]

This axial SCX6 comes with some falken wildpeak tires,
and the funny thing is that i was just debating to get either
BFGoodrich KO3 vs. Falken Wildpeak AT4W
for my rig, and in the end i chose the BFGoodrich KO3 295/75R16

 

[majin]

i strapped my camera to the roof of the crossrc bison for this video., it works well is large and stable. I've also put a phone on my redcat which has a very small anvil body, i just bungied it on behind the cab/ anything 10th scale will work for a phone, but i dont know how big that camera you wanna mount is

 

[hskb]

Thanks Majin.
Here is what I have at the moment:

 

[gragner66]

Hi all,
I am thinking of getting a large RC for camera platform. Currently, i have slash and stempede 4x4 trucks with some upgraded parts, but i think it's still too small.

I need something that can carry a big load like a Canon R6II with a prime lens, and FPV gears (2-3 kg).

I don't need fast truck, in fact, i am looking for something with lot of torque, and go slowly and smoothly.
I might buy whatever available, and change the pinion gear as well.
will most likely remove the body, and replace with some camera platform for taking some cools videos and pictures of places that's hard to get to on foot.
I will put an FPV system on as well.

here is my old one:

fpv set up:

please give me some advice.
thanks
hskb

Is that a Tonka body shell? I had that as a kid in the 70s! Lol

 

[BashingBrian]

Kraken Vekta or primal monster truck

 

[hskb]

​

Gragner66, yes it is a Tonka body shell. Those metal is really tough

 

[Cheetah928]

Thanks CreepyQuarryCrawler and Chetah928, and WickedFog.

At first i was looking at Arrma 1/5 Kraton 8s, and changing gears, almost bought it but it's Out of Stock anywhere (Lucky me )

After reading your posts, i am very much set at the Axial SCX6
It is exactly what i need

Looks like the body is ready tough, and i may not need to fab one for my need.
now the debate between 2 bodies:

Jeep JLU Wrangler or Trail Honcho body?​

the jeep has more surface, but i can mount accessories in the back of the Honcho.

So graceful to be on the RCT forums and get some sound advice.
thank you so much.



Also this video clears any doubt about its ability to do what I need

That right there is an Axial SCX 6

 

[hskb]

Moving along with worm gear

 

[Mike4xdriver]

You'd be ahead to custom build a rig to your purpose. I feel you'd end up replacing everything by the time you're done and fyi, 50+% of rtr costs is the body

 

[WutUp Clegg]

This would carry your camera and all your gear.

https://primalrc.com/raminator-monster-truck-v4/