Zannu Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Just now, Bladey said: Yeah it's just a bit to big for me and I prefer the look of the traditional baja, not sure why they wouldn't build one with the 34cc engine, as King Motors are selling them, but there you go. Fair enough. I have no experience with them, other than looking at lots and wanting one! I imagine the Baja's are slightly easier to move and take places, although as I said I don't really know. Not sure why they would not put the engine on the normal baja chassis, other than if there were clearance issues as it is a fair bit bigger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladey Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, Zannu said: Fair enough. I have no experience with them, other than looking at lots and wanting one! I imagine the Baja's are slightly easier to move and take places, although as I said I don't really know. Not sure why they would not put the engine on the normal baja chassis, other than if there were clearance issues as it is a fair bit bigger. Can't be any issues with them as King Motors are selling them direct http://www.kingmotorrc.com/1/5-gasoline-buggy/upgraded-2017-1/5-scale-ksrc-002-34cc-gas-rtr-baja-buggy/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zannu Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Just now, Bladey said: Can't be any issues with them as King Motors are selling them direct http://www.kingmotorrc.com/1/5-gasoline-buggy/upgraded-2017-1/5-scale-ksrc-002-34cc-gas-rtr-baja-buggy/ Ah, I hadn't seen that site before. In that case I have no idea why RCModelz does not stock them, but I am sure they have reasons. May even be that they are getting some that are not yet here. You never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladey Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 They are selling the 29cc on eBay and they have more than 10 available, so doubt they will start selling the 34cc until they sell there 29cc stock https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F322066333125 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 The blade is a baja just different shell. We won't be stocking the baja style with the 34 just yet as there is not a big demand for the bigger engine but we do offer the 34 rebuild kit you can add to any of our buggies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Bladey said: They are selling the 29cc on eBay and they have more than 10 available, so doubt they will start selling the 34cc until they sell there 29cc stock https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F322066333125 Our website is a lot cheaper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladey Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 6 minutes ago, John_RCModelz said: Our website is a lot cheaper Yes it is thank you, Dam ebay fee's!!! out of interest how much is the 34 rebuild kit and what would is cost to be fitted by you, as a final package price? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdarsa Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Other than the body and the roll hoop the Blade is exactly the same car as a KM/HPI 5T (taller tyres than 5b). It is actually lighter than a 5B as you need less braces and bits of roll cage, wing etc etc, and boy is the 34CC with the pig tale pipe quick! Quick as my Stock Zen320 motor in the other car which has a better side pipe. Anyway - dream on as RCModelz seems to be out of stock on most things anyhow. The great thing is with the Baja platform, you can start with a blade config, and then change it to a 5b config with the funds for a second hand body and shell if you want. And there are a load of options including big bores, twins, sandrails etc etc inbetween. If enough people ask John at RCModelz for a specific car from the factory, I am sure he can include some in the next stock order, so long as you can wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 20 minutes ago, Bladey said: Yes it is thank you, Dam ebay fee's!!! out of interest how much is the 34 rebuild kit and what would is cost to be fitted by you, as a final package price? thanks The rebuild kit is only £110. If you'relooking to pay labour you may as well buy the complete 34 engine and swap them out and sell on the 29cc as labour is £25 per hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_RCModelz Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 13 minutes ago, rdarsa said: Other than the body and the roll hoop the Blade is exactly the same car as a KM/HPI 5T (taller tyres than 5b). It is actually lighter than a 5B as you need less braces and bits of roll cage, wing etc etc, and boy is the 34CC with the pig tale pipe quick! Quick as my Stock Zen320 motor in the other car which has a better side pipe. Anyway - dream on as RCModelz seems to be out of stock on most things anyhow. The great thing is with the Baja platform, you can start with a blade config, and then change it to a 5b config with the funds for a second hand body and shell if you want. And there are a load of options including big bores, twins, sandrails etc etc inbetween. If enough people ask John at RCModelz for a specific car from the factory, I am sure he can include some in the next stock order, so long as you can wait It's mostly area rc that is out of stock as they are slow on production. If enough interest is shown in a product we do get them in but in regards to the 002 buggy the 29cc is the most popular starting car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdarsa Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Here is a little vid of last weekend 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladey Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladey Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 On 09/11/2017 at 19:08, rdarsa said: Other than the body and the roll hoop the Blade is exactly the same car as a KM/HPI 5T (taller tyres than 5b). It is actually lighter than a 5B as you need less braces and bits of roll cage, wing etc etc, and boy is the 34CC with the pig tale pipe quick! Quick as my Stock Zen320 motor in the other car which has a better side pipe. Anyway - dream on as RCModelz seems to be out of stock on most things anyhow. The great thing is with the Baja platform, you can start with a blade config, and then change it to a 5b config with the funds for a second hand body and shell if you want. And there are a load of options including big bores, twins, sandrails etc etc inbetween. If enough people ask John at RCModelz for a specific car from the factory, I am sure he can include some in the next stock order, so long as you can wait I believe rcmodelz will have the KM Blade back in stock in a few weeks.....so my question is, which one do you think is quicker? The Blade with the 34cc engine or the Baja with the 29cc engine, and which one is a better all round package? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdarsa Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) The Blade! - That 34cc has huge mid range shove with that pig tale exhaust (I use 19/55 gearing) - plenty enough to be way quicker round a track than a 29. Its genuinely as good as a Zen320 (which I have also on another car). But don't know about longevity yet - as its only done about a dozen tanks. So far so good! Edited December 7, 2017 by rdarsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladey Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, rdarsa said: The Blade! - That 34cc has huge mid range shove with that pig tale exhaust - plenty enough to be way quicker round a track than a 29. Its genuinely as good as a Zen320 (which I have also on another car). But don't know about longevity yet - as its only done about a dozen tanks. So far so good! Well if it's based on a Baja, then it should be as reliable as one hey, ok thanks fella, I didn't like the look of it at first, but it's growing on me, and it's different to the norm, it's the performance and the extra ride height which is exciting, how does it handle on fast bends? It's a beast!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladey Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Does it weigh much more than the baja? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdarsa Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 If you compare it to all the other cages other than the 5b it is way lower and more in scale in my opinion - because you have a cage (which really doesn't weigh much, and only a bit of it is above the engine, you really don't need the braces and metal on the suspension to make it stronger, so the car is remarkably tough yet can stay light - with that 34cc engine you are in for a fun time - and the 5T thinner wheels (get the rcmodelz big nobbly jobs for the rear) - soak up the bumps better than the fatter lower profile 5b tyres - its different enough from my 5b 2 speed to keep it interesting and handles very well with 7k diff fluid - even the stock servos and 6v electric are impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdarsa Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) My 5b 2 speed loaded with metal braces, weights about 4kg more than the blade - something like 13kg v 18kg! Edited December 7, 2017 by rdarsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladey Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Hmmmm.......sounds exciting, I've registered my email for when the Blade is back in stock, so will wait and see, thanks so much for the advice, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andymiller Posted December 16, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2017 Just came across this and have to say it’s a great write up. i have spent weeks being torn in my decision between the KM002 and the maverick blackout, but due to this write up and an earlier visit to my local large scale shop MMR Large Scale I have been swayed towards the KM002. The availability and options around Baja spares/hop-ups have made the Baja a very promising start into large scale after years in smaller nitro models. Cheers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CecilB Posted December 16, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2017 I'm so glad that my write up here has made impact as not only the KM Baja is superb Rcmodelz are also brilliant - 10/10 for both in my opinion. Happy Bashing all and have a great xmas and new years 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300bhp/ton Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Any more updates on the Blades? YouTube doesn’t seem to have much footage of them running. Least not what I can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdarsa Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 The Blade is going sweet - still starts first pull, zero complaints - still quick enough to compete with others - plenty more videos to come when it warms up a bit 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdarsa Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Have you seen this - ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CecilB Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 Update+++ My Baja is still superb... no issues in all honestly and a few upgrades since fantastic from RcModelz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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