Devin Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hi all thought I'd start this thread up to share with you my new Arrma Typhon that I got from modelsport UK and share with you my thoughts and opinions as I go through and test it out feel free to participate and share your thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I'll be very interested in how you get on with this, I'm thinking of one for my lad & me to share. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Devin Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 I'll be very interested in how you get on with this, I'm thinking of one for my lad & me to share. Hi there my friend so far it's been a great piece of kit taking it to the skate park tomorrow so we will see how it holds up but out of the box amazing product for the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 I have a Youtube channel which is where i revealed the Typhon and did an unboxing on it Link: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Looks really well made.... and there are some some design features that indicate it's been built to cope with a bit of abuse. Like the tall sideguards to keep the crud out. Looks like there is room for a longer can motor too should you want it. Ally shocks are nice too. Have you tried it on 5S yet? Hobbywing ESCs are naughty with 5S and do not auto detect it. You have to manually set the car for it as the voltage output of a fully charged 5S is much the same as a drained 6S pack.... Would be nice to have a program card. Don't know if it's a re-branded ESC that you can use a HobbyWing card on or not. Should be pronounced . Ti --- Fon. Named for the Greek Mythological beast, father of monsters and son of Tartarus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Tartarus, as in the God of coarse textured, mayonnaise based sauces often served with seafood? As for the buggy, hate the wheels, interested to see how durable it proves to be.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Buggies leave me cold, I'd prefer the Truggy, but that's just my personal choice. As a platform, it looks promising, get busy ragging it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjagaiden Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 +1. I'd go for the Kraton with the extra length and width. There's a lot to like about these. Plus Arrma & Durango are sister companies under the Hobbico umbrella. Can only be a good thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Looks real nice only thing that is a slight worry would be spares?. is there any available in the UK ? They seem to show in stock at Tower so worst case your be ordering state side or possibly waiting weeks ! . I like the truggy but I don't like it's chassis as the end narrows for too much like the Durango 408t and that by all accounts bends quite easy . I'd love to say get out and beat the snot out of it but if you break it with no spares here in the uk then it might be a while till it's fixed !! Big squid have a mini review on the kraton seems OK range http://www.bigsquidrc.com/product-spotlight-arrma-kraton-blx-18-monster-truck-mini-review/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Well after today's little bash not hard at all on 4s lipo my ESC and serve went up in smoke so that was short lived hopefully modelsport and or arrma will help me out just my luck hey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 not good, it will interesting to see timescales on your replacements 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 not good, it will interesting to see timescales on your replacements Yeah I hope it's just a one off as it performs so well I just hope that it will be dealt with sooner rather that later as I want to get on and test it but it's still unfortunate that this type of thing wasn't tested for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I'm sure they would have tested the combo before release, maybe you just got a bad one or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 I'm sure they would have tested the combo before release, maybe you just got a bad one or something. Hopefully they will short it and I really do hope I had a duff one becaus3 it's great car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjagaiden Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Hopefully they will short it and I really do hope I had a duff one becaus3 it's great car Unfortunate typo. Hope they do sort it out soon for you mate. What was the handling like before the leccy failure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Unfortunate typo. Hope they do sort it out soon for you mate. What was the handling like before the leccy failure? The handling is good tyres are lacking on road but on grass they get enough grip to traction roll the car, when the servo was working it had enough speed and tourqe buy of course aft3r market would be better but over all great handling piece of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Aww, bad luck mate, hope its sorted ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Aww, bad luck mate, hope its sorted ASAP. Same here bud thanks for the support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Well after today's little bash not hard at all on 4s lipo my ESC and serve went up in smoke so that was short lived hopefully modelsport and or arrma will help me out just my luck hey Sorry fella i think i may have put a curse on it for you its a real shame the fun was short lived !! I do hope you can get it sorted ASAP but without any spares showing i do fear it may be better to ask for a complete new buggy ???..I'm sure the great guys at Modelsport will have you covered .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Sorry fella i think i may have put a curse on it for you its a real shame the fun was short lived !! I do hope you can get it sorted ASAP but without any spares showing i do fear it may be better to ask for a complete new buggy ???..I'm sure the great guys at Modelsport will have you covered .. Well I hope something is sorted I'm not angry I'm just disappointed with it but it could be just a fluke you never know with these things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I can certainly imagine your disappointment fella but look on the bright side, ms will have your back not some doggy out of country call center and what you did see of it was all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeb Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Well after today's little bash not hard at all on 4s lipo my ESC and serve went up in smoke so that was short lived hopefully modelsport and or arrma will help me out just my luck hey You're not the only one http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-off-road/818782-arrma-typhon-buggy-thread.html Post no 4. Worrying as I have one on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 You're not the only onehttp://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-off-road/818782-arrma-typhon-buggy-thread.html Post no 4. Worrying as I have one on order. Oh dear it hasn't been a big six s haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 2 is not too bad but does make you sit up and wonder !!.. I did read somewhere there rebadged Xerun that have been slightly uprated lets hope there not the one's that never made it passed QC !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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