Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

My only experience with 1/18 so far is a Dromida SC truck which is incredibly strong for whatever reason. I've launched that thing 10 feet high a couple dozen times and whether I land on the roof, all fours, sideways, etc, nothing has happened yet. It's a pretty nice parking lot racer with the brushless system and gets about 15 minutes of hard driving on some 1200mAh 2S packs, top speed is about 20-25 mph. $100 from Tower's Scratch & Dent was a really good deal for it IMO.

Hopefully Yeti Jr. won't eat parts like its big cousins do though.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

Would we expect it to be a bit bigger then 1/18 just like the 1/10?
And I wonder if a brushed set up like described would be enough to get it up and going.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

hard to say, but a 370 motors are more common in typical 1/18s. 380 motors are more common in 1/16 and 1/14 models like the tacon and traxxas models. if it is small like alike other 1/18s, a 380 should make it move really well.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

This is intriguing. I have long wanted a sub 1/10 scale crawler but they either seemed to toy like or cost wise they were too close to a 1/10 to justify it in my mind. If it's Axial quality and $160 that could be the sweet spot for me.

I did some math to see how big it might be. Looking at the wheelbase of the 1/8 and 1/10 Yeti and then extrapolate that out to 1/18 I came up with an 8.05556 inch wheelbase, so call it 8 inches. The Losi MRC has an 8.5 inch wheelbase and runs 1.9 wheels. I could see this on 1.9s too.

Hopefully some more info will be leaked soon!

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

I've got a cheap 2850 3500kV can with a 4mm shaft not doing anything and needs a home.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

I'm speculating mid December announcement/release based on tower having a 1/18 tactic esc/rx and a 2 channel tx in their upcoming products section scheduled for mid December arrival.

TowerHobbies.com | Tactic RE20 2in1 SLT Receiver/20A ESC Axial 1/18

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

That is sound logic but I am going to go big and say it's available for order on Tower by Wednesday of this week! Gotta be there for Black Friday!

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

If I were a gambling man I would say that this setup will definitely be in the mini. It kind of bums me out though as units like that are cost cutting to say the least. Hopefully they model itself is of good quality.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

Inside scoop???? Haha if only, will definitely be getting one when they come out. And throwing a mamba micro x and 5300kV combo at it and see if it explodes.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

From RC Driver magazine that just showed up in the mail: ...it's powered by a 380 sized brushed motor... also featuring a bespoke all-in-one programmable Tactic ESC and receiver, paired with a 3 wire micro high torque steering servo. $159.99

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

I'm getting anxious now.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

more pictures?

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

lol

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

I know we don't know much about it, but is there any sort of aftermarket for 1/18 trucks like the Yeti?

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

None really...yet. There are plenty of 1/18 both hobby grade and Chinese hobby grade. If they use scaled down hardware like m2 and m2.5 bolts everyone would need new bolt bins. The 28mm brushless motors are available but mostly sensorless. Many kV options though. Id like to know wheel and tire size now, too. But I'd guess anything under 100mm would work well.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

If I was to buy one (which, who knows, I might), the first thing I'd do is get a real Tactic receiver (if it fits) and a Castle 1/18 BL combo. "thumbsup"

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

so we're all going to buy it and break it within a few days and not be able to fix it. Sweet!

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

BUT ...... we can moan and complain right here !!!!!


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Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

Not until Axial releases parts. Or the aftermarket takes one and starts fanning up parts.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

Hot racing and gpm will no doubt have a slew of parts in no time as they do any other axial vehicle

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

The average width of the 1/18 scale is 7 in, the AR44 is 8.9 in
I'm not gonna be surprised if Axial get the AR44 with short lockouts as rear axle of the Yeti jr., (or even keep the wider width).
That will save a bunch time developing the parts and at the same time already with some aftermarket support.
And definitely 1.9 wheels.

Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

These are 96mm eye to eye. The Yeti and Bomber are 142mm and the TH is 116mm. That's nearly 30% shorter than the 1/10 Yeti. Just the color.....
http://m.banggood.com/Feiyue-Upgrade...p-1063941.html

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

Those are replacements for the 1/12 wltoys 12428 and or the feiyue twin hammers-esque knock off, nothing secret there.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

Correct.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

they'll be all kinds of after market parts or parts from your own parts bin..
People will have this chop up in no time....even if it is chinese goodies.."thumbsup"

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

Double thumbs up for the AR44 love the look of that set-up. "thumbsup"

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

More than a week since the inadvertent leak and still nothing form Axial or RCDriver magazine... The long wait slowly erode the interest. I'm starting to worry that they might just miss the boat.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

Waaaaa Waaaaa a whole week ???
Called ad lead time, hold your panties until it is actually released.


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Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

I had already decided that I would ask Mrs. Clause for a Proline Ambush, but I'm going to hold out a bit longer to see if I want a Yeti Jr instead. We've got a bunch of 1/18's already, but one more wouldn't hurt.... if it can actually drive on dirt. I've never been one to get so caught up in the suspense of upcoming models (my motorcycle buddies are already getting antsy looking towards 2018 models!) But I've got a lot of time on my hands lately, so I'll play along.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

If it's on the "Xmas list" it's got to be released soon. Time's a ticking.

Most likely, it's probably another "let's accidentally list it it" or stage a fake drone flyover or some other hairbrained marketing idea. Just issue a press release with some facts/pics, price, and estimated release date. Boom, done. Enough with the games already! These teasers get old.

That's the point of my post anyway, missed by some. Panties are firmly ensconced.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

Photoshop is a neat thing, I've done all sorts of .......


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Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

They did it so people on forums would get stoked for it, causing hype. See what we are doing people? We fell for it! :shock:

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

I'm standing by waiting for one of y'all to post a link that's it's for sale. Then I'll buy one. No need to scour the internetz any more than I have to.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

this must mean something..

TowerHobbies.com | Tactic RE20 2in1 SLT Receiver/20A ESC Axial 1/18

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

Since i didn't like my Yeti overall i missed this announcement. When a 1/18 Bomber comes out i'll bite.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

It's a shame that's only a 2 channel though. Hopefully it will be tiny & fit in those Orlandoos.

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

But then again doesn't Tactic make product for other Rc companies maybe it doesn't pertain to the 1/18 bomber at all...Oops..."thumbsup"

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

I know you don't read threads before you post but that's mentioned in post #51

Re: Axial 1/18 Yeti (and Yeti Score)
 

read all the time that why i corrected myself and if you read tactic does supplies for other company.....so it could be for another product..