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12/13/2010 02:55:28 PM · #1

My 4 1/2 year old daughter want an RC car from Santa. She wants one that will go fast, drive up ramps she makes, and probably the curb. It needs to last and not fall apart.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Paul

fotomann_forever

12/13/2010 02:59:34 PM · #2

In the RC world you can have fast and durable... just not at the same time.
Anything with enough power to be speedy, has enough power to destroy itself.

But, speedy for a 12 year old girl, is probably a bit different than speedy for a 38 year old man :)

Just for a guess, what are you looking to spend on one?

MikeO

Fujifilm x100

12/13/2010 03:00:18 PM · #3

Avoid the very cheap ones - if they hit the curb they normally do not survive as one of my grandsons demonstrated to me!

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

12/13/2010 03:11:59 PM · #4

All I know is that if you have pets, kids under 6 (and men over 40) will use the RC toys to terrorize them.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

12/13/2010 03:14:24 PM · #5

I love RC! So much better than Coke & Pepsi.

tome

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/13/2010 03:25:09 PM · #6

From my own experience, chances are you'll end up driving it, she will get bored in a week or two.
So get yourself a decent model. :)

alanfreed

Nikon Z9

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/13/2010 03:42:36 PM · #7

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

I love RC! So much better than Coke & Pepsi.

I love Royal Caribbean, too! Better than Carnival and Norwegian. :)

Actually, I do enjoy the RC cars and planes, too. Air Hogs have some fun RC stuff, but the planes are probably a bit much for a 4-year-old. I'd agree with avoiding the cheapest of the cheap, but my daughter has had an RC car that lasted a long, long time, and it still works just fine today. Unless your daughter is particularly destructive, I'd bet you'll get a long time out of them. And they've come down in price and gone up in capabilities over the years... they're really a bargain now, generally speaking.

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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

12/13/2010 04:31:56 PM · #8

This is great fun, I'm always playing it when I'm in the toy shop;

//www.toys.ie/Turbo-Twister-with-Lights-!H04190-prod.aspx

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

12/13/2010 05:32:09 PM · #9

Buy here a Traxxas Short Course truck... I have one and the damn thing is pretty much indestructable... Here is a photo

These trucks are a blast, they are really quick and can be had for about 200$ with everything you need to run. The biggest upside is that they are currently the most popular vehicle, so parts are available at every hobby store under the sun in case you do break something.... Any questions just ask. I have 3 nitro cars, this truck, 2 nitro boats, 1 electric boat, and a helicopter...So I've been around R.C. for awhile...

Okay, upon edit, I missed that she was 4 and half, but on the upside this truck has a training mode for kids that cuts its throttle in half so they can learn...

Message edited by author 2010-12-13 17:40:27.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/13/2010 06:22:40 PM · #10

Originally posted by Sirashley:

I have 3 nitro cars, this truck, 2 nitro boats, 1 electric boat, and a helicopter...

You should see if you can pick up a used Predator at a government surplus sale ...

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon

12/13/2010 08:02:07 PM · #11

Its an Air Hog? Thanks, I'll look into it.

She's not destructive; basically, she'll use it properly if we show her how. There will be an obvious learning curve and I don't mind if it breaks, as long as it can be fixed. From what I understand, once the cheap ones break its fodder for the recycling bin.

Originally posted by alanfreed:

Actually, I do enjoy the RC cars and planes, too. Air Hogs have some fun RC stuff, but the planes are probably a bit much for a 4-year-old. I'd agree with avoiding the cheapest of the cheap, but my daughter has had an RC car that lasted a long, long time, and it still works just fine today. Unless your daughter is particularly destructive, I'd bet you'll get a long time out of them. And they've come down in price and gone up in capabilities over the years... they're really a bargain now, generally speaking.

cryan

Nikon D700

12/13/2010 08:50:53 PM · #12

Originally posted by PGerst:

Go to www.stormerhobbies.com and look up Losi trucks. I just got my sons Mini LST trucks and I have had one for a couple of years. They rock , they are fast and extremly durable.

12/13/2010 09:37:40 PM · #13

//www.rcplanet.com/Stampede_XL-5_2WD_Monster_Truck_RTR_p/TRA3605.htm

This kind of Rc truck, just might be perfect for her. It has a training mode, limiting the power to fifty percent. So perfect for a new driver. Plus, the reviews state it is very durable and quick.
It is also ready to run. So just charge the batteries, apply some decals and good to go! Take a look through this site, it has lots of options.

12/13/2010 09:48:47 PM · #14

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZoIjOOmNf0
Here's a clip from a stock truck. So not to bad, for out of the box. Heck, I would have fun with it! Also many upgrades are available. So if you need it to go 60 mph, you're covered...

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

12/13/2010 09:59:32 PM · #15

Alrighty... well... since we are talking r.c. Here is a video with of my Traxxas short course Slash with an on-board camera and also has my nitro hydroplane which hauls @$$

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbTpdYML6KQ

and General E... I've looked into it :O

12/13/2010 10:01:14 PM · #16

Originally posted by Sirashley:

What cam are you running?

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

12/13/2010 10:09:17 PM · #17

Originally posted by Magnumphotography:

Originally posted by Sirashley:
Alrighty... well... since we are talking r.c. Here is a video with of my Traxxas short course Slash with an on-board camera and also has my nitro hydroplane which hauls @$$

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbTpdYML6KQ

and General E... I've looked into it :O

What cam are you running?

Its a cheap little ebay camera I got for like 20$... It looks just like this...

//cgi.ebay.com/RC-Airplane-Helicopter-Mini-Video-Camera-spy-camera-/270668206789?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f051512c5#ht_1139wt_907

Its surprisingly good... I had to scale down the video for youtube, but video straight out of the camera looks really good... I put it on my helicopter and flew it the other day and it worked well too, just haven't had time to get that video up...

12/13/2010 10:14:32 PM · #18

Thanks for the info. Looks great for that price!

12/14/2010 10:17:41 AM · #19

Thanks everyone for the great links. The Traxxas looks perfect, but a bit more than I was hoping to spend. I was hoping to keep it around $100 if possible.

I asked her a few questions yesterday. I asked her where she saw the car she liked, what size, etc. It turns out, she liked the one the neighbor had which was a small 6" or so Walmart type car.

Then, she said she wanted hers to do tricks, roll over, and turn into a helicopter. Ok...she's 4 and really doesn't know what she's talking about there. :) heh heh....

Anyway, I just need something that will hold up to some beginner abuse and hold her interest.

I think I'm getting a better idea of what is out there. Thanks everyone.

Paul

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

12/14/2010 10:27:37 AM · #20

Originally posted by PGerst:

Look at the 1/18 scale trucks, may be better for her... they are simply smaller... This one would almost fit your budget, is durable, and wicked fun to drive...

//www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXYL9**&P=ML

The smaller size is better for children because they can do less damage with it... Trust me, I've been hit at full speed by a 1/10 scale and it hurts...LOL... Anyway, this truck is loaded with features, like a 2.4 ghz radio... which means you can drive it around any other R.C. car/boat/truck/plane and not have to worry about signal interference... If 130.00 is too high, you may be able to find it with a standard crystal frequency radio for cheaper... Best of luck...

Message edited by author 2010-12-14 10:27:54.

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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

12/14/2010 11:56:33 AM · #21

Originally posted by PGerst:

Thanks everyone for the great links. The Traxxas looks perfect, but a bit more than I was hoping to spend. I was hoping to keep it around $100 if possible.

Then, she said she wanted hers to do tricks, roll over, and turn into a helicopter.

--> //www.toys.ie/Turbo-Twister-with-Lights-!H04190-prod.aspx (okay, it doesn't turn into a helicopter)

Only $20. You can spend the $80 change on Christmas booze.

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

12/14/2010 12:18:23 PM · #22

This is TOTALLY AWESOME!

Check out iPod AR. Drone flying spy camera.

I must have it!

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

12/25/2010 07:43:09 PM · #23

edit

Message edited by author 2010-12-31 23:13:02.

kenskid

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/25/2010 08:38:27 PM · #24

I'm not sure about cars but I flew RC Helicopters for 6 months and it only cost me $1500...