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While the urge to further upgrade this tiny crawler is always there, this time's update isn't about that. It's about putting the crawler to good use! With the miniature Defender tested on rough terrain, this time round we decided to head to Rifle Range Trail with some friends for a nice, extended trail crawling session. Just imagine hiking, but with our RC cars in tow as well! While the previous crawling spot was just a plot of land with the various obstacles carved out by other RC crawling enthusiasts (thanks to them we get to enjoy our RC crawlers!), heading to a hiking trail like Rifle Range Trail meant that we weren't restricted to a small area. Instead, we could drive our crawlers as we proceeded along the hiking route, conquering obstacles along the way, and adding to the realism and fun! Due to the thick foliage, and the fact that it had been raining a fair bit recently, the trail was muddier than expected. While this added plenty to the fun and realism, it proved to be a bit of a hassle later on... you'll see. Watching the suspension system on the little crawler getting pushed to its limits with plenty of articulation sure was a fun experience! The fact that it was fully built and modified by me, further adds to the sense of accomplishment when it manages to conquer obstacles that seemed too tough for it at first! After a full day of fun crawling at Rifle Range Road, the batteries were almost empty and we sure were tired. It was a hiking trip of sorts after all! But the day hasn't ended yet, for the crawlers are now too dirty to be kept at home... Just look at how dirty and muddy it is! Oh, and I almost forgot.. the front prop shaft gave way at the trail and was nowhere to be found... guess it's time to order some parts to repair it :') - Zhi Xuan

On my last post, I've completed the build of my RC crawler, a miniature Land Rover Defender. What's left is of course to bring it out and test it out on some uneven surfaces! While I should probably try it out before adding more mods... I still ended up purchasing the entire catalogue of available upgrades to throw at my crawler But I ended up modding more stuff before I even took it outdoors. The upgraded suspension that I first used weren't smooth enough for my liking, hence I got another set that also made a taller ride height possible. Along with that, I also got a different set of rims and tyres that would likely result in more grip in the dirt (at this point it was all guesswork as I hadn't actually tried it outside of my home). I also swapped out for a bigger motor with a lower gear ratio that promises maximum torque to conquer whatever I throw at the crawler! Here's a photo of my highly-modified Defender crawler beside a completely original one Now that it's all modded, I'm ready to bring it out for a crawling session with friends! On the first outing, I am pretty impressed with the amount of articulation that the suspension allows. That said, the small scale of the crawler meant many obstacles are too huge for it to scale... Little crevices becomes massive cracks on the surface that could almost swallow the entire crawler, making it pretty challenging to navigate. A little over zealous attempt to scale an unsurmountable obstacle resulted in this... The best part about RC crawling though - there's no real risk of injuries. Flipped your car? just grab it and flip it back around! That said, the real fun happens when you are trying to navigate through precarious terrains as though you were driving an actual off-roader. If the slope is too steep or the surface is too broken to traverse, it is time to work your brains and skills to find an alternative route. Sometimes, a burst of throttle could free you from a sticky situation, and yet on other times, it will just cause the tyres to break traction and your crawler might end up in a worse position than before... While it seems like just driving around with a toy car, there's actually quite a fair bit to RC crawling than you would think! Hmm, who knows, maybe I'll end up modding the crawler more? Or maybe I should check out a different spot to crawl... Stay tuned for the next instalment of my RC crawling journey!

Have you ever found yourself mesmerised by overlanding and off-roading videos, just watching those lifted off-roaders conquering obstacle after obstacle, kicking up mud, driving through puddles, inching down steep slopes and climbing up steep gradients that seem impossible to scale? I sure did, but without the time, money and commitment to actually do it, I could only remain as a spectator behind my computer screen... This scale crawler had a ladder-frame chassis along with live-axles just like a true off-roader That was until I found something that's about as close as I can get to the action, but at a fraction of the cost - RC Crawlers! At 1/16th to 1/10th of the scale of an actual off-road vehicle, an RC Crawler still manages to offer plenty of fun! I'm someone that can never be content with something that's stock and unmodified - from cars to watches to toy cars to keyboards to computers... needless to say, the RC Crawler got plenty of upgrades before I've even ran it the first time I started my RC Crawler journey with the purchase of an affordable 1/12th scale (though strictly speaking, it's closer to typical 1/16th scale RC cars) Defender from Taobao - the MN D90. This Chinese-made radio-control crawler kit isn't an officially licensed product, but the details are pretty amazing. Especially when you consider the fact that it could be bought for less than $100. I've made sure to paint the body in stages of light coats to ensure durability, the painted body was then clear-coated for maximum protection, and a gloss finish While it is available as a ready-to-run kit, I opted for the unassembled one, as I love putting stuff together. In fact, I've also bought a variety of upgrades so I don't have to live with a fully-stock car. Modifications, customisations and upgrades are what keep me blood pumping - the same applies to my own car... but that's a story for another day. Having prior experience with building 1/10th scale RC drift cars, this build didn't take much effort to complete, I even painted the shell to a 'Battleship Grey' colour that I thought would be perfect for the rugged nature of an off-roader. Now, even though I've already had a bunch of upgrades, I am already eyeing more - I would love to increase the articulation of the suspension, maybe raise the height of the crawler for even more clearance, weighted wheels for more stability, a larger motor for more torque... You get the idea, this is just the start of a fun, and potentially expensive journey. But first, let's bring it out into the elements, and get it dirty! -Zhi Xuan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARDw_hGEk_8 Fast & Furious has long been a guilty pleasure for car enthusiasts, made bittersweet by Paul Walker's untimely death last year. But the franchise will live on, perhaps not least in the hearts of its fans--like the fans who made this brilliant remote control race and chase video inspired by the on-screen exploits of Paul Walker and Vin Diesel. Brilliantly filmed, precisely modeled, and hilariously executed, this Fast & Furious homage is something anyone can love--even if you're not a fan of the movies. When you're done, check out some behind-the-scenes shots from the making of the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUR2Qr3YW-OYrm5Q5fNoWHrg&v=uvp_micp_p0

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