New Element rig to be released at PLBTF 2022. Hard body?

[xtreme4x2]

I'm in! Time to make room on the shelf

[smog]

Little Bushido, looks like it's a 1.55er?

[OSRC]

Love it, Definitely got room for that when the body gets released. Short WB rigs are a blast, always fun to noodle around with.

My CMX deserves a big brother,

[xtreme4x2]

Originally Posted by smog

Little Bushido, looks like it's a 1.55er?

It on their website now. States tires are 1.9x4.65

https://www.associatedelectrics.com/...o_Trail_Truck/

[ferp420]

thats pretty cool

[smog]

Originally Posted by xtreme4x2

It on their website now. States tires are 1.9x4.65

https://www.associatedelectrics.com/...o_Trail_Truck/

Super, the body is designed for large tires. Magic!

[Goro Majima]

That's rad as hell! I remember looking for a Samurai body before I decided to go full Toyota fleet.

[1fox2go]

Yea I will probably have to pick one of these up. I like the looks of this better than the UMG from Axial

[distinctive pd]

Hell yes the bull-shito is sweet!!! I love Sammy's

[ScaleLifeNewbie]

Looks great, definitely going to need this body when it comes out.

[durok]

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF

Nice 11.8" wheelbase will be much easier to build around than the Proline Sumo (10") which is discontinued now.

I still have one of those bodies, untouched so far...

Can't decide what to mount it on - picked up a Barrage kit long ago, not sure if I find it to my liking - a bit too flexible.

This is cool - but I have 2 Element rigs and enough parts to build a 3rd using a Machete chassis.

[HumboldtEF]

Knight Customs already has some designs worked up:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CjZGQ3-v-zk/?hl=en

Originally Posted by durok

picked up a Barrage kit long ago, not sure if I find it to my liking - a bit too flexible.

Despite the massive flex the Barrage can work well, I think people often put too much stock in being absolutely rigid. The original SCX10 was a bit of a wet noodle but it worked.

[boldfin]

[QUOTE=durok;6123777]I still have one of those bodies, untouched so far...

Can't decide what to mount it on - picked up a Barrage kit long ago, not sure if I find it to my liking - a bit too flexible.[/QUOTE=durok;6123777]



Are you familiar with the "Zukosaurus" chassis created by a member on this forum (Utieh)? He designed a set of rails specifically for the Pro-Line Sumo body which utilizes SCX10-II parts - so it's a very simple build with extremely common parts. I bet you could use some Element parts as well.

My first RC Crawler was a Barrage, and I was going to mount a Sumo body on the Barrage chassis, but I abandoned that idea after building a Zukosaurus chassis. So much more capable than a Barrage. I now have two of them - one with a Sumo body, and the other with a Tamiya early Bronco body.

That said, I am definitely interested in the Bushido. I will be looking forward to seeing one in person at PLBTF this weekend.



https://radrocks.bigcartel.com/produ...-scale-chassis

[OnTheTrail]

While it's not a hard body, the details in the Lexan are quite impressive. The accessories finish the looks off very well.

Only, I don't need another RC crawler. < repeat in my head over and over again >

[durok]

[QUOTE=boldfin;6123786]

Originally Posted by durok

I still have one of those bodies, untouched so far...

Can't decide what to mount it on - picked up a Barrage kit long ago, not sure if I find it to my liking - a bit too flexible.[/QUOTE=durok;6123777]



Are you familiar with the "Zukosaurus" chassis created by a member on this forum (Utieh)? He designed a set of rails specifically for the Pro-Line Sumo body which utilizes SCX10-II parts - so it's a very simple build with extremely common parts. I bet you could use some Element parts as well.

My first RC Crawler was a Barrage, and I was going to mount a Sumo body on the Barrage chassis, but I abandoned that idea after building a Zukosaurus chassis. So much more capable than a Barrage. I now have two of them - one with a Sumo body, and the other with a Tamiya early Bronco body.

That said, I am definitely interested in the Bushido. I will be looking forward to seeing one in person at PLBTF this weekend.



https://radrocks.bigcartel.com/produ...-scale-chassis

Thanks for that link!

Unfortunately, sold out...

I'll reach out to see if more are planned - I definitely have the spares to build one up - I'd likely use my SSD axles and Element skid/trans.

[Zukiiholic]

It does look good but I don't need another RC.
Well, Maybe One more.
It's a Suzuki thing.

[tigris99]

Originally Posted by crawler.boy

The new Element Enduro Bushido Trail Truck RTR 1/10

* Injection-molded mirrors, grill, wipers, snorkel, bumpers, and rear bed cage
* Licensed 1.9″ x 4.65″ General Grabber X3 tires
* Element RC Ocho beadlock wheels
* Replaceable headlight lenses
* Adjustable front and rear injection-molded bumpers
* Wheelbase – 11.8″ (299mm)



Price: $399.99
Pre-Order at Amain

Reedy Power electronics. The ultra-smooth, and powerful 16-turn, 5-slot brushed crawler motor and Reedy Power SC480X electronic speed controller with T-plug connector supply ample power to this tough rig. Controlling the beast on the trail is the 3-channel XP130 2.4GHz radio and Reedy Power high-torque 1523MG metal-gear servo 15kg Waterproof



Features:
Electronics:
Reedy 5-Slot 16-Turn High Torque motor
Reedy Power SC480X electronic speed controller
Reedy Power high-torque 1523MG metal gear servo
Servo pushing out 208oz-in (15kg-cm) of torque at 6V Waterproof !
XP130 2.4GHz 3-Channel Transmitter and Receiver
Body:
Bushido 1-piece body thermoformed in high-strength polycarbonate
Clear windows
Molded grille
Replaceable headlight lenses
Adjustable front and rear injection-molded bumpers
Injection-molded snorkel, wipers, and mirrors
Realistic styling
Injection-molded rear bed cage
Chassis:
BTA (behind the axle) steering
Aluminum steering plates
Integrated servo winch mount
Threaded aluminum shock bodies
Stealth X gearbox with adjustable overdrive gears
CMS (Chassis Mounted Servo)
Adjustable front track bar
Universal front drive axles
Stamped steel frame rails
Enclosed receiver box
12mm wheel hexes
Adjustable front and rear bumper mounts
Adjustable width rock sliders
Two battery boxes
Aluminum motor plate
Adjustable body posts
Optimized ball cups for more fluid axle articulation
Adjustable rear shock tower mount positions
Telescopic driveshafts front and rear
Extruded aluminum driveshaft splines
One-piece rear axle design
Splined front axle with adjustable caster
Machined input pinion gear
Specifications:
Scale: 1:10
Power: Electric
Length: 462mm
Width: 236mm
Weight: varies
Wheelbase: 300mm (11.8”)
Axle Ratio: 3.75:1
Completion Level: Ready-to-Run


Includes:
(1) Enduro Bushido Trail Truck 4X4 RTR 1/10 Rock Crawler with:
Reedy 5-Slot 16-Turn High Torque motor
Reedy Power SC480X electronic speed controller
Reedy Power high-torque 1523MG metal gear servo
XP130 2.4GHz 3-Channel Transmitter and Receiver
Extra Decal Sheets
Reedy Compact Balance Charger (ASC27201)
Reedy LiPo battery (ASC75




Looks great.

Question 1:
That stock 5 slot 16t motor is 540 size right?
Then it needs 3s if it is 540. 550 Can be ok at 2s, not 540 i believe.

Second question
Will the ESC handle 3s ?`

RTR no Lipo, no Charger 399us
RTR Lipo Combo with charger 369-379us

Over thinking again lol.

550 and 540 has nothing to do with speed, that's the size of the motor. And in cases that's the only difference in actual performance. Each has their place being 550 is a tad bigger which all things being equal would have a bit of a performance boost. But mainly it's the windings (turns) and slots/poles that determine speed. A 16t 3 slot is going to spin faster but have lower torque than a 16t 5 slot. But the 5 slots added torque allows for lower winding counts to bring wheel speed up. Otherwise a something like a 30t 3 slot would match the torque (just tossing numbers for example, too many variables to say exactly how many turns match what) of the 16t 5 slot, but the 16t also has more wheel speed.

Back in the times of when Axial first opened its doors with "Betty" most crawlers were brushed due to lack of brushless that had low end torque and low speed control. Most ran 45-55t 3 slot motors cause that's what was easily available. Along with 7-9 cell Itty bitty NiMH battery packs. Barely fast enough for walking speed if you walk fast but low end torque and control were great.


That said, this Bushido is the same as all other element enduro rigs for electronics. Stock electronics suck in about every way (wish they'd fix that, look at traxxas, ain't great but are reliable electronics) but you can run 3s just fine. Be fine on 2s as well, 3s definitely NOT NEEDED with lower turn 5 slot motors, they have enough wheel speed for most things just using 2s.

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[ferp420]

this guy is big i dident get up close but its no 10th scale

[soze]

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF

Despite the massive flex the Barrage can work well, I think people often put too much stock in being absolutely rigid. The original SCX10 was a bit of a wet noodle but it worked.

You know this is so true. I heard he Res.Concepts guys from your neck of the woods with their 3D printed chassis that is flexy does really well vs. some of the other flat rail chassis out there.

[soze]

Originally Posted by ferp420

this guy is big i dident get up close but its no 10th scale

It's more in scale with the SCX10III Bronco.