Badger's Vaterra Twin Hammers 1.9 Rock Racer

[XJrob]

The more pictures u post of this thing, the more I like it and want one. I want to wait to see how the aftermarket takes to it until I pull the trigger on ordering one. I'm looking for a crawler/ basher so I can take it a little easier on my scx10 and I think this fits the bill better then a wraith

[jpf]

hey Badger, how long are the trailing arms?


JP
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[Zod Rhombus]

Originally Posted by metalry101

I agree w/ badger here. $400 with a Spektrum radio, 2 speed, beadlocks, and a LiPo and charger. Compare that to a $400 RTR Wraith, which has exactly none of those features for the same price. Ditto w/ an SCX-10 RTR. I don't mean any of this to knock Axial, just to offer a comparison. I love Axial, and I've got a Dingo SCX-10 and a Wraith that I plan to keep for a long long time, but this Twin Hammers car is incredibly cool, and a good value too.

I agree it has a lot of cool features and certainly looks capable. I just hope they release a BND version or something of the like for the guys like me on here who already have a radio, lipos and chargers. Kit version would rock socks!

I don't know about a lot of you guys, but the closer I get to $500 on a single car, the harder it is to explain/reason/hide it from my wife (especially when I already have a garage full). That could be why so many of us do custom builds......easier to spread/hide the costs

[ittybitty]

Great pics

Curious if there is any compatibility with existing parts for the axles...gears...lockers...etc? A width measurement on that rear axle would be nice to see also

[Harley]

Originally Posted by binaryterror

Only is Horizon shares with them the CAD files.

I'm pretty sure they know how to handle modeling their own parts

[sally1800]

Originally Posted by Harley

I'm pretty sure they know how to handle modeling their own parts

And always improving from stock. Go VP!!!!!

[treys1]

Originally Posted by Rckcrwlr

Crawler/Rock Racer/Boat

Only part I see in these first action pics is /Boat.

[Vp Monkey]

Their might be a couple of trucks at the koh with some vanquish goodies installed .

For me this is an exciting truck to get involved with. I love the whole trophy truck style.

Jim

[Almighty Malach]

Looks like Losi knuckles and stub shafts to me. And 4-40 hardware, damn you Rubba

[badger]

Originally Posted by Vp Monkey

Their might be a couple of trucks at the koh with some vanquish goodies installed .

For me this is an exciting truck to get involved with. I love the whole trophy truck style.

Jim

Sweet! Can't wait to see what team VP does for the Twin Hammers!

Originally Posted by Almighty Malach

Looks like Losi knuckles and stub shafts to me. And 4-40 hardware, damn you Rubba

Thank god it's not 4-40 hardware, it's metric.

[Turn'Nburn]

Great pics as always! Looks like you had a blast. Now if only you could put your r/c remotes down and pick up your PS3 controller, I need someone to keep reviving on BF3, lol. We used to kick ass on team deathmatch!

[sally1800]

Any chance to check on the Axial lens covers? Those stickers just kill it.

[blakeski]

this thng looks awesome!! just found it and now im sucked in! i would like to know the width out side of tires and length overall... i think that this rig would get some people back into the hobby with good stuff out of a rtr! spektrum radio gear as well as lipo batts!?!? thats where this hobby is headed and looks like these guys did there homework in finding out what we (the consumer) wants!

way to go guys... now i need to sell more stuff! lol

[looneybin]

I want one but i probably wont pull the trigger till a kit is available. Im with stangkillaSS though.....trophy trucks.

[jthellfire911]

How well will the drive train handle a big brushless system?

[Rubbaneck]

Originally Posted by xgerstandtx

Awesome, Excited to fondle one of these.

Have you or Rubbaneck had a chance to tear down the rear axle, and maybe give us a little love on how the rear axle is assembled.

Originally Posted by Rubbaneck

I have not. In the past 2 years there was never an issue to take a look

And thats on 3cell VXL with stock gearing.... You'll go through a wall if your not paying attention.... just sayin'

OK, I had to take a look so I tore apart my spare last night. Just some phone pics but you can see how it holds together.

[youngblood]

That axle looks good, I want one of those rear axles and dont even know what for yet... Whats the tooth count/ratio?

particularly like the moleded in threaded inserts

[heinie_21]

Originally Posted by Rubbaneck

OK, I had to take a look so I tore apart my spare last night. Just some phone pics but you can see how it holds together.

Locked rear, open front?

I was just wishing I could solid axle rear on my exo. Guess I won't have to now! IF this can perform well enough at high speeds as a trophy truck, ill sell the exo and buy this.

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[Werty Made]

I have a sc 4600 kv 550 that will be installed. I have the funds set aside all ready to go.

[tcm glx]

Anyone know the wheelbase? Would an HPI Mini Trophy body fit?