looking for rc car for my kid

Looking for a car for my son (3 fears old)
I found cheap pistol style Tx in HK so that would sort controling (supplyed tx is to big, and no proportional control - sadly) , but instead upgrading the car he got from his grandpa I'd rather buy something different... (not even sure whats inside and if possible to upgrade )
To use at home and in the garden (grass)
Don't want to spend a fortune for a fancy stuff and must be electric of course.
Was adviced to go for 1:18 scale but can be a bit bigger...
Have you got anything laying about or seen any good offer somewere ?
p.s. I know nothing about the rc cars
Thanks
Rob

Try MAPLIN or COMET
they seem to have cheap offers but mainly plastic,electric RC cars might be worth a try.
Peter

I get all my car stuff from here,
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?home=1
There are lots of 18th scale cars on the market.
I've got a couple of cars for sale but they aren't really suitable for a 3 year old.
It's probably better to try one of the toy ones to begin with and then when he gets a bit older if he still likes cars then try something a bit better.

Regards.

Danny.

Thanks Peter and Danny.

was thinking of something like this here >> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110406599251&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

As long as I can set up EPA on the throttle- I'll be happy - just to keep it rolling at the walking speed.
Problem with toys is that most of it have rubish quality - the one we have has cheap plastic rims - and tyres just comes off and cos there is no proportional control - is either still or on a high speed - to quick for home use :/
I believe there is a gap on the market - here or I just look i the wrong places.

I can recommend a couple,
Associated rc18t
Team losi mini T
Also Traxxas now has a 16th scale range but they aren't cheap.
The 2 I've mentioned I've had a couple of both of them and they're great fun and awesome quality.
The Traxxas are even better but not cheap.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?CategoryID=9900&SubCategoryID=990010&ManufacturerID=60&MSAttributeID[82]=8
That link is the whole 16th scale Traxxas range.
The link you posted to ebay looks pretty good at a glance but I've not seen one in the flesh so I can't comment on what its like.
It's better where possible to go with a popular brand so spares are easy to obtain.
If it's something that he may not use for long it's probably better to go for the cheaper option.

Danny.

Cheep as chips and seems pretty good, althought not traxass or Losi quality

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=13449

I've got one on backorder

I ve seen it before Mark, almost bought this one >> http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=13450
big plus - I can buy TX from the same place >> http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10608

But like Danny said - spares ...

Danny is quite right, and yeah ive seen the TX,

I belive the truck is a clone of somthing just need to find out what (looks like a Losi to me but its been a while) they only had an opening stock of 20 or so so nat may report about but they look pretty quick on yourtube

M

Mark Barnes wrote:Danny is quite right, and yeah ive seen the TX,

....but they look pretty quick on yourtube

M

That's why I'm looking for the radio with EPA settings- that should sort it out but can't find any info on HK - appart from info that it hasn't got any EXPO in comments.
Can do it with my TX but the size of mc3010 is way to big for my Kasper

Gaaaah, Danny, I've been trying to forget about the traxxas 1/16 Revo....... Damn you!

Andy

PS, the Traxxas stuff is always good, and very complete indeed. Perhaps a bit advanced for a really young 'un, but excellent none the less...

Andy Sayle wrote:Gaaaah, Danny, I've been trying to forget about the traxxas 1/16 Revo....... Damn you!

Andy

PS, the Traxxas stuff is always good, and very complete indeed. Perhaps a bit advanced for a really young 'un, but excellent none the less...

Andy check out the new official Fiesta at the bottom of the rally car page.It's a little bit tasty.
I've still got the urge for a mini Summit as well.

Danny.

Mmmmm Greeeeeeeeen!

Andy

Hi iv got a pair of mardav cobras ready to go you just need batts for the tx's £130 the pair or £75 each + P+P was just gona list them on EBay/bmfa classified both have had very little use