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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / September 2006Thunder Tiger MTA4 28 opinions?
Man im flipflopping here - Schumie Havoc or the TT MTA4 28? This: http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/p312030/Thunder-Tiger-TT6228FA1-1/8-MTA-4-Sport- 28.html?image_id=93699 or This: http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/p323295/Schumacher-1/8-Havoc-Stunt-Truck--Yellow -RTR.html?image_id=97647 Looking for more than all else, good fun and durability for a crap driver...speed would be cool too, but not HUGELY important... Gary. > Man im flipflopping here - Schumie Havoc or the TT MTA4 28? > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Gary. That MTA4 is overpriced. http://www.modelsport.co.uk http://www.apexmodels.co.uk/ http://www.modelsinmotion.co.uk http://www.microtechracing.com Just a few to look at. The Havoc - I've heard good things www.rckingdom.co.uk has a full review. It is apparantly basically pretty tough, with a few cheap bits that break a bit. It also has the benefit for a newb of the TTR.28 - EASY to work, and tough as old boots, whilst still making good power. However, they have STUPID wheel hexes so only stock wheels will fit for now, I beleive they're bringing out a hex hub conversion. Also, they're only rear wheel drive - so this might limit where you can reasonably use it, and it'll be a nightmare n wet grass or loose stuff. Fun it first, but just annoying when you can't get any real speed up because of wheel spin. The MTA4 is a good, solid truck with the same motor as the Havoc. But, it has 4wd, reverse and greater ground clearence. Personally I hate reverse as it only ever seems to go wrong and kill gearboxes, but it's definately a good thing for a newbie who is likely to crash ;) Just don't switch to reverse whilst you're moving.... They are a good strong truck, not the fastest, not the prettiest and not the best handling, but they will take a hell of a lot of abuse before giving up on you. MTA4 and MGT are *exactly* the same - except spares badged as Thunder Tiger are cheaper - even though they are **exactly** the same. For a starter truck, I'd say the MTA4/MGT is a better bet. Or maybe even this... http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=Manufacturer&ManufacturerID=18&Categor yID=1020&ChassisID=143&ShowCar=1&Override=1 Granted it's only a .21, but it's smaller and lighter than the MGT, comes with all the upgraded Savage bits (4 spider differentials, upgraded steering set up, 2 stage air filter and even has blue TVPs!). Very easy to get to grips with and as several of us here will testify - they're bloody strong.  SignatureDan - on his PC Stop flipflopping and get a Savage with a 3 speed! LOL > Man im flipflopping here - Schumie Havoc or the TT MTA4 28? > > This: http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/p312030/Thunder-Tiger-TT6228FA1-1/8-MTA-4-Sport- 28.html?image_id=93699 > or This: http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/p323295/Schumacher-1/8-Havoc-Stunt-Truck--Yellow -RTR.html?image_id=97647 > Looking for more than all else, good fun and durability for a crap > driver...speed would be cool too, but not HUGELY important... > > Gary. > Stop flipflopping and get a Savage with a 3 speed! LOL Any links to a review etc? (How much are they? £ GBP)....are they better than the Havoc or MTA4? G. >> Stop flipflopping and get a Savage with a 3 speed! LOL > > Any links to a review etc? (How much are they? £ GBP)....are they better > than the Havoc or MTA4? > > G. In my humble opinion, yes they are better. The Savage he speaks of is the Limited Edition - they aren't made any more - you have to get a stock Sav and add your own 3 speed. But, if you can find a LE on eBay virtually brand new for £300 or less - it's worth a shot, 3 speed is *very* cool. See my other post for full options and opinions :) SignatureDan - on his PC > In my humble opinion, yes they are better. The Savage he speaks of is the > Limited Edition - they aren't made any more - you have to get a stock Sav > and add your own 3 speed. But, if you can find a LE on eBay virtually > brand new for £300 or less - it's worth a shot, 3 speed is *very* cool. Is this the one?: http://www.marionvillemodels.com/radio-controlled-models/cars/nitro-engine-power ed/HPI-Savage-25-Limited-Edition-RTR-Nitro-Petrol-Radio-Control-Truck/product.as px gary. >> In my humble opinion, yes they are better. The Savage he speaks of is >> the Limited Edition - they aren't made any more - you have to get a stock [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > gary. Aye that's the one. Lovely :-) You'll struggle to find one in stock anywhere though. SignatureDan - on his PC Yeah, that is the one...RC trucks in my opinion do not come any tougher than a Savage. Basically it is the best RC value on the market in my opinion for a Monster Truck..I have never seen any other RC take the abuse a Savage can, without breaking. The older Savage 25 RTR (2speed) and LE (3speed) are actually a bit tougher than the newer Savage X (for now). The X does have some newer features that are nice, but can easily be transferred to an older Savage if wanted. However, if you are set on a MGT/MTA4 or Havoc, that's cool also. It's always your choice. > >> In my humble opinion, yes they are better. The Savage he speaks of is > >> the Limited Edition - they aren't made any more - you have to get a stock [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > > > Is this the one?: http://www.marionvillemodels.com/radio-controlled-models/cars/nitro-engine-power ed/HPI-Savage-25-Limited-Edition-RTR-Nitro-Petrol-Radio-Control-Truck/product.as px > > gary. > > Aye that's the one. Lovely :-) You'll struggle to find one in stock > anywhere though. > Yeah, that is the one...RC trucks in my opinion do not come any tougher than > a Savage. Basically it is the best RC value on the market in my opinion for [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > However, if you are set on a MGT/MTA4 or Havoc, that's cool also. It's > always your choice. The other consideration to make is the availability of parts. IMO, There is no use having a truck that you cant just go into a hobby shop anywhere and buy parts for it. Sure you can always buy online, ebay or via a online shop but its a waiting game then and sometimes you can wait for weeks. Personally I would rather have a truck that's going to break and be able to get the parts today than have one that WHEN it breaks, I gotta wait to get repaired. Sadly I have bought lesser trucks in the past for the reason but continued to have fun regardless. Cheers >> Yeah, that is the one...RC trucks in my opinion do not come any tougher > than [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Cheers Unfortunately my LHS only carries a decent line of spares for Cen buggys... And let's face it, Cen stuff is NOT cool, so I have to buy online. Thankfully Savage spares aren't exactly hard to come by. SignatureDan |
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