capri-boy Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 ARRMA's 6S capable Monster Truck the Kraton has had a make-over for 2016 - both cosmetic and under the hood. It looks like they've listened to there user base as some of the revisions seem in response to owners feedback on the original model. Revisions include: New dBoots MINOKAWA tires New body livery Updated BLX185 waterproof ESC - 150a with twin XT90 connectors Updated 2050kV 4-pole brushless motor New Tactic TTX300 radio system Revised wing mount Revised front and rear hubs Specs: VEHICLE TYPE Speed Monster Truck SCALE 1/8 Scale LENGTH 24" (590mm) HEIGHT 7.5" (195mm) WIDTH 18.5" (470mm) WEIGHT 5kg (177OZ) DRIVE TYPE 4WD MOTOR TYPE BLX Brushless 2050kv Motor ESC TYPE 150A 6S Capable - Waterproof STEERING SERVO 15KG/cm (208oz/inch) at 7.2v - Waterproof CONTROL SYSTEM 2.4Ghz Steering Wheel CHASSIS 3mm Anodised Aluminium Chassis Plate TYRES AND INSERTS Pre-Mounted dBoots Multi-Surface MATERIALS Composite - Steel - Aluminium - Nylon KIT BUILD STATUS Pre-Built Ready-to-Run REQUIRED TO COMPLETE 4 x AA Batteries for Radio Transmitter - LiPo Battery Cells 4-6 Cell - LiPo Battery Charger SUITED SURFACE All-terrain OTHER DETAILS 2 Year Limited Warranty included Source View full news article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 A company that isn't afraid of updating some dodgy parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 15 minutes ago, turok007 said: A company that isn't afraid of updating some dodgy parts. ... with reference to another perhaps .... ??? LOL!! Is this an E-Revo rival? Specs look pretty decent. What's the pricing like? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 11 minutes ago, atom3624 said: ... with reference to another perhaps .... ??? LOL!! Is this an E-Revo rival? Specs look pretty decent. What's the pricing like? Al. It's not good for a company to say some parts were not good. lol with the shell on it looks like a revo but that's as far as it goes really. the price was £350 on the original one. but i don't know if that has changed for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kpowell911 Posted March 30, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2016 ITS. NOT A BLOODY MONSTER TRUCK!!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 2 hours ago, turok007 said: A company that isn't afraid of updating some dodgy parts. 2 hours ago, atom3624 said: ... with reference to another perhaps .... ??? LOL!! Is this an E-Revo rival? Specs look pretty decent. What's the pricing like? Al. MyDoddy is under the impression if you back order the existing Kraton from Modelsport that they'll ship you the newest version when it arrives (late next month I've heard but don't quote me). Arrma are part of Hobbico, as are Durango - there UK headquarters are just down the road from me and had I been in the market for a new 1:8 I'd be tempted to give one a whirl. There's quite an active owners thread for the Arrma 1:8's - well worth a read. 1 hour ago, Guns said: ITS. NOT A BLOODY MONSTER TRUCK!!!! I wondered who'd spot that first! Quoted direct from Arrma, though personally I agree 100%. Looks nice for a rtr though doesn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 5 minutes ago, capri-boy said: MyDoddy is under the impression if you back order the existing Kraton from Modelsport that they'll ship you the newest version when it arrives (late next month I've heard but don't quote me). Arrma are part of Hobbico, as are Durango - there UK headquarters are just down the road from me and had I been in the market for a new 1:8 I'd be tempted to give one a whirl. There's quite an active owners thread for the Arrma 1:8's - well worth a read. I wondered who'd spot that first! Quoted direct from Arrma, though personally I agree 100%. Looks nice for a rtr though doesn't it. How are they for parts support now as when i looked before it didn't seem to good. As i really like the look of the kraton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Im wouldnt be too happy with the thinness of the rear part of the chassis, depending what material it is. Im actually offended they've had the audacity to call it a Monster Truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 10 minutes ago, turok007 said: How are they for parts support now as when i looked before it didn't seem to good. As i really like the look of the kraton Pretty sure this was discussed recently in the owners thread and the outcome was pretty reasonable: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Not really heard of Arrma, just looked on their site, some really cool looking vehicles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Starting to hack me off, companies using the name of Monster Truck.... When it bloody well is not your typical Monster Truck. This IMO is a very nice truggy. Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Thought I was a bit too subtle earlier on, so Guns sorted that out. I'm also annoyed at so many calling truggies MT's when they haven't spent the extra to make it look like one. Glad to hear I'm not alone!! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin34 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Oh dear another truggy called a monster truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCpete Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I have the Arrma Talion which is basically the same as the old Kraton apart from smaller wheels and its been great, the ESC is rubbish tho but ive owned it since mid december and the only damage was a cracked wheel......i like these 1/8th arrma cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 6 hours ago, capri-boy said: MyDoddy is under the impression if you back order the existing Kraton from Modelsport that they'll ship you the newest version when it arrives (late next month I've heard but don't quote me). Arrma are part of Hobbico, as are Durango - there UK headquarters are just down the road from me and had I been in the market for a new 1:8 I'd be tempted to give one a whirl. There's quite an active owners thread for the Arrma 1:8's - well worth a read. I wondered who'd spot that first! Quoted direct from Arrma, though personally I agree 100%. Looks nice for a rtr though doesn't it. Yes fella your quite correct I emailed and spoke to the guys at Modelsport and on both occasions was informed if you back order one you will recieve the new updated version.. However they also stated that due to the change in model there would be a price increase and a new part number ? So make of it what you will I am lucky enough to have one of these coming for free ! But don't think for one minute I'll hide any weak points or flaws or cover anything up just because it was free I'll be looking at it like a paying customer You never know I might even stop calling it the Krapton . Arrival date ate has been set for mid May but it may well change I personally think it's more a monster truggy looking wise and quite like it but it's only a shell so easy to replace it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Its not the shell its the fact it has a wing and wing mounts. Stupid stupid thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 31 minutes ago, Guns said: Its not the shell its the fact it has a wing and wing mounts. Stupid stupid thing! Lol you can remove them If all monster trucks looked the same it would become a tad boring IMO At the end of the day if it performs like I want a monster truck to perform then I don't really mind how it looks as that's easy to address should you wish to do so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Let's call a spade a spade. This is a truggy. Does it do 6s out of the box? Looks like it needs parts to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 A Monster Truggy!! Seriously nice cars. Super strong. Did an unboxing video of one with Tay Models... just before they announced this new one!!!! Probably won't bother uploading the video now, old one is obsolete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 6 minutes ago, Praet0r87 said: A Monster Truggy!! Seriously nice cars. Super strong. Did an unboxing video of one with Tay Models... just before they announced this new one!!!! Probably won't bother uploading the video now, old one is obsolete. Upload it, your vids are entertaining. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Haha, cheers Tug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Hmm been considering a truggy and liking this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 i might get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Monster Truggy I'll accept. I suppose.............. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Its a full on Muggy thats how i would call it, i have had the typhon scince it was released and i havnt had a whole lot go wrong sure there has been issues as i belive i was one of the first if not the first to have a esc crap out and have it reported on the internet but actul design and build wise cant flaw it much BTW this is a monster truck just saying Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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