Popular R.C. Models (Part 1)
Tamiya Wild Dagger (WD) is unstoppable on most any terrain. It is durable, lightweight, has decent speed with stock motors and gearing - about 15 mph and is very fast with modified motors. Its dual motors provide a lot of torque and independent suspension. It jumps well and climbs hills very well as its gears are very robust. The model is reasonably priced with a tough Lexan truck body and requires zero maintenance. Moreover the model is fairly easy to assemble
and also contains outstanding assembly instructions.
Nevertheless, its simple steering servo setup results in some “bump-steer”, although generally steering is good. Its stock dampers need to be replaced with oil-filled shocks and all parts are not stocked by all hobby stores. Its location of motors makes water running not really an option. It contains plastic bushings with limited pinion choices, but stock gearing will appeal to most users
