zonda722 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 this may have changed my xmass list from a mini e revo vxl these things look mean looks a bit heavy and bulky for the flux motor although at least you no that its strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 Honestly cannot remember the last time HPI brought out something a little origional... The Switch, the Cup Racer, the Formula Ten, the Nitro Wheely King, the Blitz, the Vorza, thats 6 new platforms (or enough new parts to justify classing them as a new catagory or release) all in 2009. Not to mention the Brama 18b that seems delayed. Seriously, all the HPI-bashing is odd, when Losi just change the scaling on the technical documents...and wayhey, new chassis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Terminator Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I love the GT10 so this is a welcome sight for me,I wanted a GT10 for ages and they stopped doing them so now I can get the rebadged version,they're a mental little truck for sure,the shell on the HB looked better though I think,it was based on the Silverado and the GTX2 I had was a Silverado,love the split level lighting and front grill area,it looks great. I'd prefer the ST wheels on the MT though,thats one of the things I like about the GT10 and they look ace in black chrome with those tractor tread tyres,wonder if its gonna be priced around the same,the GT10 was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rp16v Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 st looks prety badass nice and low slung wouldent mind a dabble myself tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthrc Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Looks nice, all based on the 1/8 buggies and truggies so it should be strong and less maintence, is the diff the same size as the 1/8 and is the diff crown and bevel an helical (spiral) cut HPI could have made a short course 4x4 truck out of this (if HPI did this then they will be sucessful with traxxas slash 4x4 and ofna (hobao) 4x4 short course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wastegate Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I hope they've beefed up the drive cups and dog bones as the GT10's were made of cheese. Can't see them standing up to brushless otherwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milliscent Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 The problem hpi have is they are alot bigger than many of the other model companies this in turn means higher outgoings, if they dont sell as many models they will have to cut back somewhere. th r&d department seems to have taken the hit most yes they have released new platforms but they havent had a hit, the baja is getting old and i think they were all set for creating a 4wd but the recission has put paid to that and now its too late everyones bought into the 2wd are also theyve lost out to the mini e revo the e revo and the slash theyve only just released the blitz while it is a good truck it hasnt got the market share to push the slash and sc10 down the rankings i wish hewever when the do rebrand stuff they changed it a bit aswell instead of a new shell howabout a new chassis new diffs new suspension etc etc ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colicab Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Nice looking rc. Reminds me of the Firestorm tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonda722 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Nice looking rc. Reminds me of the Firestorm tho. i would say more of the mt2 the flat alyy chaise and its kinda the same layout as the mt2 just a question will the fllux work on 3s? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiM! Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 With a 4600KV motor yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonda722 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 kl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanio Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Liking the look of the tyres, hopefully they will be 12mm hex and work great on other trucks (i.e. My Sparrowhawk!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 The problem hpi have is they are alot bigger than many of the other model companies this in turn means higher outgoings, if they dont sell as many models they will have to cut back somewhere. th r&d department seems to have taken the hit most yes they have released new platforms but they havent had a hit, the baja is getting old and i think they were all set for creating a 4wd but the recission has put paid to that and now its too late everyones bought into the 2wd are also theyve lost out to the mini e revo the e revo and the slash theyve only just released the blitz while it is a good truck it hasnt got the market share to push the slash and sc10 down the rankings i wish hewever when the do rebrand stuff they changed it a bit aswell instead of a new shell howabout a new chassis new diffs new suspension etc etc ? id say going back and editing a design is just as much effort as desaigning from scratch lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodgemonkey Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 The Switch, the Cup Racer, the Formula Ten, the Nitro Wheely King, the Blitz, the Vorza, thats 6 new platforms (or enough new parts to justify classing them as a new catagory or release) all in 2009. Not to mention the Brama 18b that seems delayed. Seriously, all the HPI-bashing is odd, when Losi just change the scaling on the technical documents...and wayhey, new chassis! Yeah, on the LST1 platform alone losi have realised -OG LST1 -Raminator -Aftershock -Aftershock LE - Mega Baja All the same except for shell an wheels....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro.ste Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 lookin good is this replacing the age old firestorm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrylemming Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 This could replace my stampede vxl as my bash truck but does anyone know if that battery compartment will take 7-8 cell hump packs? (can't afford new car and new set of batteries) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzaClio Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 When do you think these will be available in the UK? Thanks Darren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiM! Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=35710 http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=35208 Not sure about the leccys though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzaClio Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 http://www.modelspor...on&ItemID=35710 http://www.modelspor...on&ItemID=35208 Not sure about the leccys though Sorry mate i meant the electric ones ? Thanks Darren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 http://www.modelspor...on&ItemID=35710 http://www.modelspor...on&ItemID=35208 Not sure about the leccys though whats the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonmeister Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 whats the difference? Bodyshell and wheels & tyres afaik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthrc Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Strange HPI didn't release the electric version at the same time, I think the bullet is a heavy car and the motor is proberly a bit small in length, I do hope the brushless is coming out as I like this, it does look tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matbush Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Strange HPI didn't release the electric version at the same time, I think the bullet is a heavy car and the motor is proberly a bit small in length, I do hope the brushless is coming out as I like this, it does look tough. Does anybody know when its going to be released??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 saw both of these on friday in my lhs. bloke wanted to buy a new car, looked at both the st and the mt, only 3 things got changed between them: shell body posts wheels/tyres they are the only differences betreen the 2 as far as i'm aware. saw the same bloke running the bullet mt yesterday, good car from what i saw, good on speed and looked quite nibble in turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthrc Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Has anyone bought this flux ones yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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