axial ? vs redcat gen 8

[Browneye]

Originally Posted by Inspector86

OR, he's a veteran RCer that knows quality parts cost more than cheap counterfeit ebay knock off parts. Just Sayin!

Or you're just not real good with sarcasm. A little slow on the uptake...

[svt923]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I'm not so certain. I distinctly remember building my first SCX10 kit and when cutting the axle housing off of the tree it was crunchy. You could feel the glass fibers. I just remember that being very different than any RC plastic I had cut in the past. Am I the only one?

Your cutters were probably just dull.

[SteveRC]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

And, remember, Axial got a new parts supplier somewhere along the way and it's possible didn't have the exact receipt for the plastics formula. I have no idea - just thinking out loud.

Since 2012, Kingstar RC of Taiwan has been under contract manufacturing Axial, Arma, as well as the now dysfunct Durango Brand.

Axial and Arma plastics remain unchanged.
There are basically 3 types of different Axial plastics. And with the exception of the recent "unpopular grey composite LCG Trans." , nothing has changed to date.

[Jim85IROC]

Maybe if Axial loses enough sales to Redcat, Kingstar can resurrect the Durango plastic recipe.

[Rcrichbomber]

Originally Posted by pyroM!KE

OMG this happens on every forum Ive ever been on..SMH... If you are new and reading this, read my comment a few comments back... That is really good advise...

There is always gonna be Ford is better than Chevy or Bud light is better than Coors light "people"..Just study what you want and do not buy something quickly off of impulse..

I want to thank everyone for the input... still reading, so far i'm only on page 2 / this is worthy of me to leave a comment, i ended up getting a Gen8.

I LOVE Dio... but listen to Ozzy too. I have a Bomber, because i wanted one. Now I have a VERY easy to get to insides, Gen8. My bomber is badass... so will be my Gen8. Just needed something straight outta the box to play with, while building the bomber. Dual steering, lower gears, beefy everything, etc.

I hope I chose right... kinda hard today, not to have. We have so many awesome choices... because all of us have grown this sport / hobby. And there is money to be made in it. At 50 yrs old... I've been around awhile and played with my fair share of remote controlled goodies.

I did not intend to start a war on who's is bigger / better. But this is how most things end up in todays world. So hey, listen to Nickleback if you want to. I'll stick to Dio and Ozzy, even though i know my neighbors hate both.

[Browneye]

Must be code language or something. [shrug] Who TF is 'dio and ozzy'? LOL

[SteveRC]

Originally Posted by Rcrichbomber

I want to thank everyone for the input... still reading, so far i'm only on page 2 / this is worthy of me to leave a comment, i ended up getting a Gen8.

I LOVE Dio... but listen to Ozzy too. I have a Bomber, because i wanted one. Now I have a VERY easy to get to insides, Gen8. My bomber is badass... so will be my Gen8. Just needed something straight outta the box to play with, while building the bomber. Dual steering, lower gears, beefy everything, etc.

I hope I chose right... kinda hard today, not to have. We have so many awesome choices... because all of us have grown this sport / hobby. And there is money to be made in it. At 50 yrs old... I've been around awhile and played with my fair share of remote controlled goodies.

I did not intend to start a war on who's is bigger / better. But this is how most things end up in todays world. So hey, listen to Nickleback if you want to. I'll stick to Dio and Ozzy, even though i know my neighbors hate both.

Thanks for posting this thread.
You have a Bomber...sweeeet.
I jumped in only because I actually unboxed a Gen 8 for a friend fairly new to this Hobby. He always enjoyed my fascination with RC and has driven many of my Rigs and was partial to my one Axial Scx2. And he knows its all custom. And he is not prepared to drop a $grand$ in any RC rig. He wanted to try the latest from Redcat due to all the hype. I did not dissuade him. I also have two older Redcats. And, I had the luxury of reviewing the Gen 8 with him. You will like it. And if you are creative it will serve you nicely. This forum is a great resource. Just don't expect Redcat to support it like other brands do.

Inspect and lube all the dry gears before you drive it, especially the portals... and Enjoy.

[Rcrichbomber]

Originally Posted by SteveRC

Thanks for posting this thread.
You have a Bomber...sweeeet.
I jumped in only because I actually unboxed a Gen 8 for a friend fairly new to this Hobby. He always enjoyed my fascination with RC and has driven many of my Rigs and was partial to my one Axial Scx2. And he knows its all custom. And he is not prepared to drop a $grand$ in any RC rig. He wanted to try the latest from Redcat due to all the hype. I did not dissuade him. I also have two older Redcats. And, I had the luxury of reviewing the Gen 8 with him. You will like it. And if you are creative it will serve you nicely. This forum is a great resource. Just don't expect Redcat to support it like other brands do.

Inspect and lube all the dry gears before you drive it, especially the portals... and Enjoy.

I ended up with both, both are good.