R/c for the kids

Nightshade · #1 24-01-2011

Chaps,

My little girl is loving daddy's rc car at the moment. We picked her up a cheapie monster truck from ebay for her birthday which broke in 5 mins

I wondered what did you start the kids with, and have you got any recommendations?

Criteria would need to be cheap(ish), suitable for bashing (not likely to go to tracks etc) easy to control and replaceable parts for when it's slammed into a kerb...

Dudders · #2 24-01-2011

Would suggest any big wheels Tamiya starter kit.

sosidge · #3 24-01-2011

I would be looking at either a micro buggy/truck from one of the established brands, or a 1/10th scale Tamiya.

Parts supply for the obscure brands can be very difficult.

The Tamiyas are about the only 1/10th cars that come with a slow motor in the box.

I have a Kyosho Mini Inferno ST that my daughter (age 4) enjoys crashing around the garden. Hasn't broken yet despite plenty of full throttle crashes. It is relatively slow and lightweight so doesn't cause much damage.