New Axial "working on something fast"

[T I N Y]

Sorry, a new platform. I don't count body changes as releases, and not sure why everyone gets so worked up about it. An SCX10 is an SCX10, whether there's a Jeep, Honcho, or Dingo body on it. So what?

Well unfortunately they are releases. Because if they weren't that means all the traxxas stuff thats put out on the same platforms wouldn't be new releases either.That would mean a rustler and a bandit are the same vehicle.Or a EREVO and a summit are the same .Or the stampede and it's 50 other vehicles are the same. I can understand you not wanting to think of them as releases but they are..And as for the why people get worked up.They're getting tired of the same platform being released over and over with minimal changes.That would be like the car companies only making one kind of car just in one color.Then 6-8 months later releasing another color of the same car..So for the "body changes".They should just release the tires, wheels, and bodies as upgrade parts. not try and pass them off as new vehicles.They're down the traxxas road and gaining speed fast.They need a new platform and quick......Something far away from what they got now. Not using the same parts and platforms. Different axles, trans, and chassis would be nice.

 

[BigSki]

Maybe they're watching parts flying into the air after a bad landing and thinking: " no worries, VP will make a stronger upgrade". :mrgreen:

 

[Harley]

They're down the traxxas road and gaining speed fast.

Yeah... you mean the most successful RC company ever? Just making sure we're talking about the same thing. :ror:

I'll be stoked to see the new rig. 8)

 

[C*H*U*D]

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I'll be stoked to see the new rig. 8)

Honestly, I would be stoked to see a new format. I would really like to see a sub $200, SCX kit that was just axles, transmission, chassis and shocks. No tires, wheels, body, stickers or electronics. Don't spend money on a fancy box or manual either...just do a bag with a tag on top. A little sticker on the back that says, "You know what to do" would be a nice touch "thumbsup"

In all honesty, as long as Axial keeps coming up with stuff, it's a sign that they still believe in the crawler market. If they believe, then we should too because a lot of other companies have already exited stage left.

I'm with Josh...I'll be stoked no matter what this turns out to be.

 

[Twiztid Metal]

You mean going to tower hobbies buying the Dingo Kit use the promo code and free shipping and getting a SCX10 kit isn't cheap enough? Sell the body sell the tires and you are now SUB $200 price range.

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[T I N Y]

Yeah... you mean the most successful RC company ever? Just making sure we're talking about the same thing. :ror:

I'll be stoked to see the new rig. 8)

Yes the same tired company I've seen all of us complain about from time to time."thumbsup" You Don't have to be on the cutting edge to be successful..They've proved that over the years...:lmao:

 

[jcanuck]

Having the same vehicle/platform has been done way before Traxxas did it.Tamiya did way back in the 80`and possible even before that,thier is so many version of the Tamiya Blackfoot that was cranked out over the years

 

[C*H*U*D]

You mean going to tower hobbies buying the Dingo Kit use the promo code and free shipping and getting a SCX10 kit isn't cheap enough? Sell the body sell the tires and you are now SUB $200 price range.

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I like Tower and have bought from them before, but I'm talking about walking into my LHS and for about $175 walking out with just the parts I want, and not having to do all this trading and selling (which I have done before).

I see a hobby shop being able to stock this on the back pegboard along with the other Axial bags, and save a lot of valuable shelf space. Not to mention shipping would be a lot cheaper for them.

Just a different option instead of yet another Jeep body.

 

[OSRC]

They should just release the tires, wheels, and bodies as upgrade parts.

They do sell the parts separately unless I'm missing something. Just ordered a deadbolt body for the SCX10 to mess with. Didn't need to buy the kit. And platform sharing happens all the time across the board. Tamiya's made an art of out it. Nothing new. As long as they are making incremental changes to refine a proven platform, with new bodies to keep it fresh I think they are doing it right. Don't mess with what works.

Having said that, as the owner of 2 wraiths, 3 SCX based rigs, an Exo, XR10, and AX10 I can say I'm ready for something new (platform-wise) just as bad as anyone else. "thumbsup"

I'm talking about walking into my LHS and for about $175 walking out with just the parts I want, and not having to do all this trading and selling (which I have done before).

Not an Axial issue, that's a LHS issue. I'd be willing to bet most shops have no idea how well the scaler scene is doing - most of them are Traxxas/Losi/Associated. They are still carrying only racing stuff. On the wall of my LHS are axle kits, transmissions, chassis sets, bodies, links, and tires, as well as RC4WD, Gearhead, Pitbull, etc. Pretty much everything but the electronics. Can basically build a rig out of parts. We had to convince him to get into the market, but it is apparently doing very well for him - and for us. It's very nice to be able to walk in and pick up what you need rather than order it online and wait.

 

[badhoopty]

Yes the same tired company I've seen all of us complain about from time to time."thumbsup" You Don't have to be on the cutting edge to be successful..They've proved that over the years...:lmao:

and success to executives/shareholders is completely different than what we would consider successful.

axial will never truly be the same company since they sold themselves to hobbico... just like associated will never be the same after selling themselves to thundertiger. it is what it is.

 

[Calderwood]

Not an Axial issue, that's a LHS issue. I'd be willing to bet most shops have no idea how well the scaler scene is doing - most of them are Traxxas/Losi/Associated. They are still carrying only racing stuff. On the wall of my LHS are axle kits, transmissions, chassis sets, bodies, links, and tires, as well as RC4WD, Gearhead, Pitbull, etc. Pretty much everything but the electronics. Can basically build a rig out of parts. We had to convince him to get into the market, but it is apparently doing very well for him - and for us. It's very nice to be able to walk in and pick up what you need rather than order it online and wait.

My lhs definitely gets it. Racing is dead in my part of the state and his stock reflects that. He has lots of planes (biggest segment around here), lots of traxxas and the rest is all axial. Scaler stuff has a solid place in the shop.

 

[monkeyracer]

Honestly, I would be stoked to see a new format. I would really like to see a sub $200, SCX kit that was just axles, transmission, chassis and shocks. No tires, wheels, body, stickers or electronics. Don't spend money on a fancy box or manual either...just do a bag with a tag on top. A little sticker on the back that says, "You know what to do" would be a nice touch "thumbsup"

In all honesty, as long as Axial keeps coming up with stuff, it's a sign that they still believe in the crawler market. If they believe, then we should too because a lot of other companies have already exited stage left.

I'm with Josh...I'll be stoked no matter what this turns out to be.

I agree, they can even call it the "builder's kit" or "barebones kit" or something.
I just put together an ebay cart for $192 shipped for the items you listed above. It can be done, but of course, it would be nice if it were all one package.

I'm sure people will still bitch about it: "You mean I still have to buy wheels, tires, driveshafts, links, electronics and a body?" - No, you get to choose what you want to put on it, rather than being stuck with the ones that come in the RTR.

They can even make different "builders finishing kits" that include the other items, but with different body and wheel/tire options.

 

[2JSC]

Ala carte crawler? Pick your chassis, axles, body, wheels and tires. Electronics can be purchased from a 3rd party if desired.

I like that idea.

 

[T I N Y]

They do sell the parts separately unless I'm missing something. Just ordered a deadbolt body for the SCX10 to mess with. Didn't need to buy the kit. And platform sharing happens all the time across the board. Tamiya's made an art of out it. Nothing new. As long as they are making incremental changes to refine a proven platform, with new bodies to keep it fresh I think they are doing it right. Don't mess with what works.

You might be missing something...lol the deadbolt body is the same as the one for the AX10 version.So yeah that's been out a while already.you can order that easy. But try and order the new servo or esc..It's not going to happen for a good while. But I'm not talking about releasing another scx10 and then later putting the body,wheels, tires out for sale. They should sell the bodies, wheels, tires on their own. Without the whole kit involved.So it would be "They have a new scx10 body, wheels ,tires" not they have another scx10 they've put new wheels, tires , body on. To me it just gets kind of old.Like I said I think they should just release the "new changes" parts as upgrades.Not as a complete "new" kit. But that's what makes life great everyone can think what they want, and feel how they feel. Thanks for sharing your opinion with me... And thanks for listening to mine...."thumbsup"

 

[tacocat]

For the most part you guys sound like huge babies. Axial isnt out to make your wildest dreams come true they are trying to make as much money as possible. If you want a super special rig a certain way then pm the plethora of custom builders on here. Maybe im wrong and we should really be going out a trashing every company that releases products in slighty different styles. Damn you mcdonalds why make double cheese burger, big mac, and quarter pounder? they are all just hamburgers!!!!!!!

 

[T I N Y]

For the most part you guys sound like huge babies. Axial isnt out to make your wildest dreams come true they are trying to make as much money as possible. If you want a super special rig a certain way then pm the plethora of custom builders on here. Maybe im wrong and we should really be going out a trashing every company that releases products in slighty different styles. Damn you mcdonalds why make double cheese burger, big mac, and quarter pounder? they are all just hamburgers!!!!!!!

LOL....Lets see...A double cheese burger, a big mac, and a quarter pounder compared to a scx10..OK a double cheese burger is a base line scx10....A big mac also has 2 burgers but they added a lot of extras changed the bun and added another slice of bread.Making it bigger then the double.They didn't make things bigger on the scx10.When they re- released it.So that ones down.They're different. Now for the quarter pounder. It only has one patty on it and the patty is bigger then the doubles patties. And it has a different bun also. Once again not compareable....lol I'm just joking around I know what ya mean. BUT as for making a super special rig..EVERY good company should value the input from it's customer base.That's why all the big chain stores have those "how are we doing" surveys.It's to see what we think. But hey what do I know I just ran my own business and was selling around 1500 units a month.Then I listened to some of my customers input. I redesigned the item and started selling around 2500 units a month.

 

[STANG KILLA SS]

I have to agree with tacocat here.
mostly because of his screen name, but also because the last page has turned unrealistic again.
while awesome to us. will never happen.

back on topic

 

[spookyseven]

My $.02?

1. Some people have asked a question along the lines of "why would axial listen to the diehards or fanboys?" I think many people forget that axial used to be just a little engine company, where would they be if it weren't for the "diehards" and "fanboys?"

2. I think axial could do some really cool stuff with just a little bit of effort. Wroncho kit? 6x6? New wraith frame?

B. I like the idea of an IFS wraith as the next guy, but if they use exo parts they better have the waaaaambulance fueled up. My wrexo doesn't have as much steering as my wraith. My driveshafts keep falling out waaaa waaaaa waaaa.....

At the end of the day I completely understand people will buy what's hot. It's up to axial to decide if they want to make new designs or risk getting left in the past with the same old rehash.

....I don't mean this post to sound harsh, I appreciate that axial parts are still readily available.

 

[Twiztid Metal]

IMO I honestly don't know how a topic of PURE speculation can possibly go off topic. At this point you have for paint possibilities. That means a box filled with food coloring dog shit to a full blown 1/5 electric truck. So unless someone from axial comes in here and gives US any sort of clue then it couldn't go off topic. Just because you want it to be an ultra4 rig like the first 46 pages have been don't mean that's what they are working on. ALSO!! A lot of people forget that AXIAL HAD NITRO ENGINES!!!! HOLY SHIT! What if... Just maybe they are expanding on that? Hmmmm

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[Szczerba]

IMO I honestly don't know how a topic of PURE speculation can possibly go off topic. At this point you have for paint possibilities. That means a box filled with food coloring dog shit to a full blown 1/5 electric truck. So unless someone from axial comes in here and gives US any sort of clue then it couldn't go off topic. Just because you want it to be an ultra4 rig like the first 46 pages have been don't mean that's what they are working on. ALSO!! A lot of people forget that AXIAL HAS NITRO ENGINES!!!! HOLY SHIT! What if... Just maybe they are expanding on that? Hmmmm

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Yep, you' re probably right. Nitro powered drag boat. "thumbsup"