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Tamiya wild Dagger, Tamiya Juggernaut 2 (Jug) , Tamiya Clod Buster(Clod), Tamiya Hummer (Hummer), Traxxas Stampede (Pede), HPIRS4 MT (RS4 MT), etc are some pf the popular RC models. Thesemodels are fine-tuned and tested for general use or backyard bashing.Tamiya Wild Dagger (WD) is unstoppable on most any terrain. It isdurable, lightweight, has decent speed with stock motors and gearing -about 15 mph and is very fast with modified motors. Its dual motorsprovide a lot of torque and independent suspension. It jumps well andclimbs hills very well as its gears are very robust. The model isreasonably priced with a tough Lexan truck body and requires zeromaintenance. Moreover the model is fairly easy to assembleand also contains outstanding assembly instructions.
Nevertheless, its simple steering servo setup results in some "bumpsteer",although generally steering is good. Its stock dampers need tobe replaced with oil-filled shocks and all parts are not stocked by allhobby stores. Its location of motors makes water running not really anoption. It contains plastic bushings with limited pinion choices, butstock gearing will appeal to most users.
Tamiya Juggernaut 2 (Jug) is also 4x4 which is unstoppable on mostany terrain. Its large size is impressive and gives a very realisticlooking as it has a lot of scale appeal. Its motors are mounted up highso running in water is an option. Its dual motors provide a lot of torqueand the model is great for off road use and attracts a lot of attention.Its chassis and drive train are very durable. It offers wide selection ofpinion choices for a monster truck and also a wide selection of motorscan be installed. Its chrome wheels are outstanding looking and themodel contains outstanding assembly instructions. It is designed fortorque and pulling and is a very popular truck so parts are usually easyto obtain.
However, it is very costly to purchase and the truck is slow with thestock 540 motors. Its stock dampers need to be replaced with oil-filledshocks. It also rolls over easily when turning at high speeds, especiallyon pavement. It does not have independent suspension and also doesnot climb hills well because of a high center of gravity. It usually rollsover. The biggest problem with it is that it is a challenge to build forsome people. Even after everything its body is easily destroyed. Itscenter spur/pinions gear mesh somewhat tricky to set just right. Also,its transmission is somewhat noisy.
Tamiya Clod Buster (Clod) is also has same features as TamiyaJuggernaut 2. It also has many after market upgrades for monstertruck racing. But it is costly to upgrade for monster truck racing. Italso has similar shortcomings as Tamiya Juggernaut 2. Moreover itschassis easily breaks when jumping and the model offers limited pinionchoices. Its top is somewhat heavy and is also not very realisticlooking in comparison to the Juggernaut.
Tamiya Hummer (Hummer) is 1/12 scale and is not exactly a monstertruck but is fairly popular in this category. It looks cool with a body isvery realistic. It has oil shocks and independent suspension. It also hasdecent speed with the stock motors and outstanding assemblyinstructions. But the model rolls over easily when turning at speedsbecause of the high center of gravity the heavy body creates. It haslimited ground clearance and plastic bushings.
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