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<blockquote data-quote="tdonily" data-source="post: 2676421" data-attributes="member: 14266"><p>Having run RC for over two and a half decades, I would agree with what several have already said above.</p><p></p><p>Start with electric, as learning to tune the engine on top of everything else just adds to the frustration.</p><p></p><p>And pick a brand that has readily available parts. It's rough waiting on parts to arrive, and it's not a matter of IF they will break, but WHEN.</p><p></p><p>I have personally had vehicles from Traxxas, HPI, Losi & Associated. And my kids' primary vehicles are from Traxxas. Which I would highly recommend for getting started. Many parts of the Slash, Rustler, Stampede & Bandit are common (suspension/drivetrain esp). And with some investment could be converted from one to another (my kids started with Stampedes and are now using Rustlers with Stampede tires).</p><p></p><p>Other than a decent charger, invest in a LOT of batteries. While lithium are all the rage, they can be picky, and disastrous when things go bad. Nickel-metalhydride would be a good place to start.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with your endeavor. It's addicting!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tdonily, post: 2676421, member: 14266"] Having run RC for over two and a half decades, I would agree with what several have already said above. Start with electric, as learning to tune the engine on top of everything else just adds to the frustration. And pick a brand that has readily available parts. It's rough waiting on parts to arrive, and it's not a matter of IF they will break, but WHEN. I have personally had vehicles from Traxxas, HPI, Losi & Associated. And my kids' primary vehicles are from Traxxas. Which I would highly recommend for getting started. Many parts of the Slash, Rustler, Stampede & Bandit are common (suspension/drivetrain esp). And with some investment could be converted from one to another (my kids started with Stampedes and are now using Rustlers with Stampede tires). Other than a decent charger, invest in a LOT of batteries. While lithium are all the rage, they can be picky, and disastrous when things go bad. Nickel-metalhydride would be a good place to start. Good luck with your endeavor. It's addicting! [/QUOTE]
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