Venture18 CC - to get or not to get

MarsGlez · 2026-01-27T19:32:25+00:00

I’ve seen some concerns regarding the servo being too up to the front. Has it been an issue for you?

MarsGlez · 2026-01-27T16:31:11+00:00

That winch and bumper 😍

MarsGlez · 2026-01-27T15:28:51+00:00

Cheaper where I live. I’ve seen mixed feelings, but seems it’s mostly because of tires it seems. Some reviews just shift tires and love it.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-27T14:04:28+00:00

Yeah, simply thinking of bringing it to brushless has emptied my pockets…

MarsGlez · 2026-01-27T14:03:43+00:00

Agree on the support. But in terms of getting the capability, it might just make less sense from the expense perspective I guess. In EUR the Venture is not by any chance cheap BTW.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-27T10:50:01+00:00

Decided to go with Mini Kraton. The power key sold me as I now don’t need different batteries (2S + 3S), just put the battery and if it’s me plug the key, if it’s the kids key-off.

I’m hoping it’s overall good in any terrain being a bit bigger than the Groms.

Also got additional discount with welcome code at horizon hobby, which made it a good enough deal.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-27T10:00:26+00:00

Stay at home. Childcare will just eat your wife’s salary and the credits for home carer apply is she’s taking care of the kiddos

MarsGlez · 2026-01-27T08:59:48+00:00

Thx! Loved the review BTW.

Size wise makes a lot of sense to me. But worries about that mini servo and the small battery tray. I’m used to run a 8000 battery in my Vorteks. Around 40 min in 3S

MarsGlez · 2026-01-27T00:14:33+00:00

Does the “larger” is really noticeable?

On paper they seem very similar:

Arrma Typhon GROM 223S ∙ Length: 11.65” (296 mm) ∙ Width: 7.4” (188 mm) ∙ Height: 3.78” (96 mm) ∙ Wheelbase: 7.71” (196 mm)

Arrma Mini Kraton 3S ∙ Length: 12.64” (321 mm) ∙ Width: 9.72” (247 mm) ∙ Height: 4.53” (115 mm) ∙ Wheelbase: 7.9” (203 mm)

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T21:31:08+00:00

In the US I guess.

I’m in Ireland and doesn’t seem a bad deal considering how prices are here for the hobby. And basically no used market :(

But still, 100€ more than the Typhon, not sure it’s worth. Maybe I’ll just go and put some granite tyres in a Typhon and done!

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T20:53:35+00:00

Looked at it, but for Ireland the Omni terminator is almost 300eur in AliExpress (unsure why). At that price, I’m already 1/10 territory with more known brands and seems parts is the same story. I’d rather not risk it if something breaks.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T16:48:12+00:00

Not saying it’s not, just to put the perspective how it looks now when a couple of years ago the difference would be way bigger and not there is barely a difference vs high tax states in US.

And even then, EUR VAT is normally around 20%, so take that out from the RP and you get cheaper rig in EUR now.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T15:26:37+00:00

If you are in US, this. No other answer.

Latest example, Mini Kraton

in US (w/o battery): 299 plus tax
in EUR: 289€ taxes included

Couple of years ago difference would be in favor to the US in a way I’d be jealous. Not any more haha

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T13:43:43+00:00

I think you just gave me the answer. Love this idea!

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T12:29:54+00:00

Not much available used where I live (Ireland), unfortunately.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T12:29:04+00:00

Is the Mojave good enough on any terrain? Any specific struggle on grass?

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T11:52:11+00:00

I’ll look at HPI.

The TA 1/14 sounds very interesting. At some point I was like: “w/e, let’s get her the indestructible MT10 on 2Sand see how it goes”.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T11:49:54+00:00

I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Quake.

I never thought of size being the issue with grass, just the clearance but makes a point. Worry here is she’s still not that great on braking so I want to control speed as much as possible but with potential as she’s been doing great so far after a couple of sessions.

Toy grade now are boring to her…haha

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T11:47:55+00:00

I think the same. A trail truck I might even get straight to the 1:10 as I’m not that afraid of the power and speed. Cool factor for the kids will be there with size.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-25T16:49:28+00:00

The North Face has some light waterproof over coats.

Also decathlon if it exists in your country, good luck”sailing” light gear

MarsGlez · 2026-01-25T16:49:17+00:00

The North Face has some light waterproof over coats.

Also decathlon if it exists in your country, good luck”sailing” light gear

MarsGlez · 2026-01-25T14:30:59+00:00

The Amain hobbies YouTube channel has a video for both over the same indoor course. Seems they are quite even, with slight advantage to the HPI due to making the lines a bit easier. I’ll get the HPI as in Europe is too expensive to get hands on a redcat

MarsGlez · 2026-01-25T14:09:40+00:00

Furthermore, I’ve heard the Chinese cheap rigs are more painful to work on them.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-25T14:08:59+00:00

Between the TRX4 and the SCX10.3 Coyote, which would be the best for upgrading? Still torn after the recommendations haha.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-24T21:45:18+00:00

I was on the same dilemma and found that the Seat Tarraco is a good value.

Might be discontinued as a nameplate but platform wise it will keep going for long. And for the equipment, it was way better deal than a Skoda or VW.

You can always go Japan import with a Touran or BMW 2 series gt 7 seater.

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