tanveer Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Iv been waiting to buy an arrma RC now for nearly 6months. Dates on modelsport a d wheelspin models website just get pushed back everytime. Supposedly 8th of September they will be on stock. But I'm not sure whether to wait or just buy something else now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 According to ARRMA nothing - in fact they claim to be doing well. But that said Hobbico (the owners) closed Team Durango which was ARRMA's sister brand a few days ago. This surprised virtually nobody as the brand had been slowly dying off due to lack of support, poor spares supply and general neglect. Take from that what you will - but given Hobbico's track record I'd be a little wary myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly In My Soup Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) Looking through their site i can see that cml took over uk distribution in April this year... May want to contact cml for accurate stock arrival dates.. Edited August 20, 2017 by Fly In My Soup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickarla Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Where are we with this whole debacle? I think the Arrma Granite looks like a heck of a lot of truck for £200 and would happily buy one but its not in stock until March and no parts listed on the MS website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 28 minutes ago, Nickarla said: Where are we with this whole debacle? I think the Arrma Granite looks like a heck of a lot of truck for £200 and would happily buy one but its not in stock until March and no parts listed on the MS website. What this one? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arrma-Granite-Mega-1-10-2WD-Monster-Truck-RTR-Red-Black-AR102657/372218037063?epid=2256132666&hash=item56a9ec8347:g:kkgAAOSw8H1afcvl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Id love to know too, the Typhon at Wheelspin keeps winking at me!! =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickarla Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, dazp1976 said: What this one? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arrma-Granite-Mega-1-10-2WD-Monster-Truck-RTR-Red-Black-AR102657/372218037063?epid=2256132666&hash=item56a9ec8347:g:kkgAAOSw8H1afcvl No that’s 2wd. This one https://www.modelsport.co.uk/arrma-granite-4x4-mega-brushed-1-10th-rtr-monster-truck-red-black/rc-car-products/427493 Edited February 21, 2018 by Nickarla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylon Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Metz have most in stock, And only abut 15 quid postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickarla Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) On 20/08/2017 at 10:38, Si Coe said: According to ARRMA nothing - in fact they claim to be doing well. But that said Hobbico (the owners) closed Team Durango which was ARRMA's sister brand a few days ago. This surprised virtually nobody as the brand had been slowly dying off due to lack of support, poor spares supply and general neglect. Take from that what you will - but given Hobbico's track record I'd be a little wary myself. To be honest I have no idea what to take. MS take on it is that all is well, parts are available (to order) and the Granite will be available soon. Looking at their website is less convincing with a lot of 'not stocked' spares and cars 'on order'. I think the Granite looks the best value 4x4 truck for £200 but if there are alternatives I would love to hear them. Edited February 27, 2018 by Nickarla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 46 minutes ago, Nickarla said: To be honest I have no idea what to take. MS take on it is that all is well, parts are available (to order) and the Granite will be available soon. Looking at their website is less convincing with a lot of 'not stocked' spares and cars 'on order'. I think the Granite looks the best value 4x4 truck for £200 but if there are alternatives I would love to hear them. For smiles, I'd probably say the HPI Wheelie King. Heard it's about the most fun RC out there! Probably not what you're looking for, though. More of a "HPI builds a 4WD Lunch Box" than a competent monster truck! I still kind of want one. At the risk of sounding like a broken record... 2WD brushless ECX Ruckus... RWD is more fun than 4WD in an MT and the Ruckus is a beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300bhp/ton Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I’m disappointed with this situation too. Got an Arrma Raider XL brushless on order. EST delivery date has gone from 5th March to 3rd May!!!! Come on WTF? Bit peeved at Modelsport too as I only found out while browsing their site. No notification and no offer of would I like a refund or another item instead. Trouble is. I can’t see any alternatives not even at a higher price point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I have a Wheelie King and its a lot more capable as a monster truck than the original 'HPI Lunchbox clone' idea might suggest. Remember HPI make a crawler based on the same chassis. The trick is to use a shorty lipo instead of a full size NiMH pack. This brings the CoG down and forward making it a lot more stable. They are also really tough - the only damage mine has taken apart from a wrecked shell as all down to salt corrosion from running at the beach. Turns out they float and paddle well but then all the gears and bearings rust up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARRMA-KRATON-6S-BLX-4WD-Speed-MT-1-8-RTR-GREEN-AR106015-EU-Stock/152791145447?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 thats where id get my Arrma from at the moment. Poland, they have a fair few other models in stock and only £9.50 postage Edited February 27, 2018 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickarla Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) 2wd is out after going out today with a 4wd Ripmax Husky minus the front dogbones (i.e. 2wd) Ok, not the same car but the difference was huge. The HPI Wheely king is appealing but I would find it annoying wheeling up. I think the novelty would wear off quickly and I’m fortunate to have some really good off-roading landscape round me that deserves a good chassis. I appreciate that there are things that can be done to lessen the effect but it’s a shame when Arrma could produce something without the faff. Edited February 27, 2018 by Nickarla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny_st Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 so happy I bought the outcast when I did, best rc I have ever owned, would rather use the outcast over my 1/5ths just so much fun from a 1/8th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toppers3933 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 With hobbico filing for bankruptcy arrma are on borrowed time unless a buyer is found. So there’s a good chance we won’t see any more regardless of what the dates say on modelsport. Shame. I was interested in a talion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny_st Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 this was posted today on the arrma Facebook page Hot off the press. Grab those spare parts. Thanks! We appreciate you and all our Arrma supporters! The Kraton, Senton are on backorder for a few weeks, but the Outcast & Talion will be available for the next 2-3 weeks. Arrma is predicting a larger backorder / short supply at the end of the month and into April on all models. Ted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, kenny_st said: this was posted today on the arrma Facebook page Hot off the press. Grab those spare parts. Thanks! We appreciate you and all our Arrma supporters! The Kraton, Senton are on backorder for a few weeks, but the Outcast & Talion will be available for the next 2-3 weeks. Arrma is predicting a larger backorder / short supply at the end of the month and into April on all models. Ted. That sounds quite negative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny_st Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Most of reply’s seemed not to care, they just said there are a lot of after market parts so will get them instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 9 minutes ago, kenny_st said: Most of reply’s seemed not to care, they just said there are a lot of after market parts so will get them instead Was it officially posted by Arrma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, toppers3933 said: With hobbico filing for bankruptcy arrma are on borrowed time unless a buyer is found. So there’s a good chance we won’t see any more regardless of what the dates say on modelsport. Shame. I was interested in a talion. They filed for protection. By all reports Arrma has a solid turn over and profit, as does Axial. I doubt either would disappear. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I doubt they'll disappear too, but that statement, what does it even mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300bhp/ton Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 What Facebook page? The bit about stock/backorder sounds more distributor/importer than manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly In My Soup Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 hour ago, kenny_st said: this was posted today on the arrma Facebook page Hot off the press. Grab those spare parts. Thanks! We appreciate you and all our Arrma supporters! The Kraton, Senton are on backorder for a few weeks, but the Outcast & Talion will be available for the next 2-3 weeks. Arrma is predicting a larger backorder / short supply at the end of the month and into April on all models. Ted. I suppose that could be interpreted either way..... If its on backorder then their waiting for stock from supp!ier/manufacturer (king star) So they've either sold their stock quicker than expected or they have an issue at king stars end 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny_st Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 7 hours ago, 300bhp/ton said: What Facebook page? The bit about stock/backorder sounds more distributor/importer than manufacturer. Arrma owners page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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