Traxxas Rustler RTR w/XL-5 $299.99 Shipped @ Modelflight

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  sween64 on 25/08/2017 - 09:22

  How long does the battery last?

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    Associatedmodelflight @ Modelflight on 25/08/2017 - 09:24

    The battery last around 8-12 minutes depending on how hard you go on the throttle :)

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      sween64 on 25/08/2017 - 09:28

      And how long to charge?

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        Associatedmodelflight @ Modelflight on 25/08/2017 - 09:30

        +1

        Around 45-60 minutes.

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        XeKToReX on 25/08/2017 - 09:31

        +2

        It'll be a much better car if you buy a 2S LiPo battery.

        LiPo's take around 1hr to charge.

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    Nugs on 25/08/2017 - 09:25

    my son has a different one, different brand.

    His 3500mAh battery lasts 10 minutes if flat out all the time, more like 15 minutes if driven on a track with obstacles.

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  dosada on 25/08/2017 - 09:27

  -1

  If i was to spend $300 i would look at entry level petrol car

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    klaw81 on 25/08/2017 - 09:44

    +5

    Petrol-powered cars are definitely not for everyone. More power for sure - but also a lot more noise, more complicated to maintain, more dangerous due to flammable liquids, less reliable and far more messy with oil build-up etc.

    Electrics are simple, clean and relatively quiet, and you can just switch on and go.

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      d4l337 on 25/08/2017 - 09:47

      +1

      That's why I got mine as an electric (and paid quite a bit more all-up)! It's simple, I can pick it up and use it pretty much whenever and straight away (got a big LiPo and keep it charged up), and it still shreds most other cars. Also I kinda drove it into the river once and was pretty happy I had sealed electronics!

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      dtpearson on 25/08/2017 - 11:20

      "More power for sure" - nope, not "for sure". A good brushless/lipo setup running 6s/8s will eat almost any petrol car. Have a look at some youtube clips of the Traxxas XO-1 or E-Revos or X-Maxx running 8s. All ready to run out of the box. XO-1 is rated at >160kph and 0-100 in 2.5sec.

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        klaw81 on 25/08/2017 - 11:33

        The product in in this deal, with NiMH or 2s battery and what appears to be a brushed motor, would have significantly less power than an entry level nitro car, which was the suggested alternative.

        Anything is fast if you strap a ridiculous motor and massive ESC on it, and then jam 30V up its bum. But to make this product seriously fast, you'd have to replace the entire electronics and driveline, and it would cost close to triple the price of this deal.

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    elcheapoinoz on 25/08/2017 - 09:46

    +5

    I did petrol when i started with RC.
    so bloody difficult to maintain, so fiddly, and dirty.
    Electric, specially brushless with lipo, are hassle free.
    why would anyone buy petrol ys beyond me.

    My e-revo could do 100+km/h

    Think Tesla model S vs pretty much every other petrol car ever made.

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    Cheapo Moose on 25/08/2017 - 09:47

    I think you mean nitro.

    I used to have a few nitro vehicles and wouldn't go near them these days.

    Too messy, tuning issues, more moving parts to fail.

    With the brushless setups around these days, I don't know why anyone bothers with nitro.

    Brushless is faster, cleaner, more reliable.

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      XeKToReX on 25/08/2017 - 10:14

      I still enjoy driving my Baja 5SC over my Super 5SC Flux, dat 2 stroke braap!

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        Cheapo Moose on 25/08/2017 - 10:29

        +1

        Yeah… the smell and noise is good.

        Cleaning up afterwards sucks.

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  bluehalk on 25/08/2017 - 10:07

  @modelflight Any deals on your beginner level planes for 8 year old kid to play with? I have been looking for a birthday present for my nephew and he has been asking for planes to fly. :)

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    Associatedmodelflight @ Modelflight on 25/08/2017 - 10:16

    We have the ST Model Discovery (with a bomb bay door) at $249.99 https://www.modelflight.com.au/staufenbiel-st-model-discover…
    Otherwise you can find here the list of our "true" beginner planes: https://www.modelflight.com.au/gifts/aircraft-gifts/the-rook… (the Champ is a very good 1st plane)

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      suchis on 25/08/2017 - 14:27

      Hi modelflight
      What about for a 7 year old entry level electric car. Any recommendations?
      Cheers

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        Associatedmodelflight @ Modelflight on 25/08/2017 - 14:50

        +1

        I would recommend the Carisma GT24B (Robust and ideal for indoor): https://www.modelflight.com.au/carisma-gt24b-4wd-micro-24th-…
        You can also have a look at ECX Torment 4WD (Good for outdoor): https://www.modelflight.com.au/ecx-torment-1-18th-4wd-rtr-sh…

        For more options: https://www.modelflight.com.au/gifts/car-truck-gifts/the-new…

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    dtpearson on 25/08/2017 - 11:22

    +1

    As a non-associated recommendation I second the Hobyzone Champ. They are easy to fly and can be incredibly fun, but you need a large area and very little wind to learn.

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      klaw81 on 25/08/2017 - 11:43

      The Hobbyzone Champ is a decent little kit, but I can't recommend any beginner plane with a front-engine puller prop arrangement. Broken props and bent motor shafts are far too frequent with this arrangement.

      I would recommend something like the Bixler 2 from HobbyKing, or the Multiplex Easy Star II from ModelFlight. The motor and prop motor are mounted where it's very difficult to damage, the upturned wingtips bring it back to level flight without intervention, and they're very forgiving in stalls. And you can glide them with no power if you want to go slower. You can even install flaps for slower flight if you want.

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  dins on 25/08/2017 - 12:27

  Can it fly.

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    rodericb on 25/08/2017 - 13:27

    +1

    That depends on the ramp.

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  garage sale on 25/08/2017 - 18:12

  Had expected brushless at that price …..