Arrma Vendetta 4x4 3s BLX

So it's a speed racer  but then show it in a skate park and on dirt

if it can...why not.

 

They do seem to have taken steps to keep the dirt out of the main chassis tub, and the driveline looks quite well enclosed.  Would be cool with a more rally orientated shell on it

more money for them  when you need a new shell from jumping

does look interesting tho 

 

Something is just a bit off about both of them visually. The 6S infraction and felony look amazing but these aren't quite there. 

 

 

I think the vendetta needs the cab slightly further forward and infraction needs the wheels offsetting out a bit. 

2 hours ago, Nitroholic said:

if it can...why not.

 

They do seem to have taken steps to keep the dirt out of the main chassis tub, and the driveline looks quite well enclosed.  Would be cool with a more rally orientated shell on it

 

Sport Quattro S1 E2? 

Looks LeMan-esque, LP1, to me. 

1 hour ago, PraetoR said:

 

Sport Quattro S1 E2? 

would work really well I reckon.... especially if its dimensions are basically 1/10 ......

First of all, they do look very cool, I like the look of these a lot.

 

HOWEVER! Last I checked, Arrma (not the only company with this issue) are having massive supply issues for their current range, with lots of out of stocks etc. If I was an owner of say a current 3S Model, and waiting for parts Id be pretty miffed that Arrma are concentrating on getting a new RC out, before dealing with current issues. It surely wouldnt give me the confidence to purchase a newer model. This is a subject @Tomley RC touched on in his interview with this forum. 

I know Arrma are held in much higher regard than makes such as Maverick,

but the new Maverick quantum flux r is also 1/8 on road but 4S capable, and priced considerably less, maybe some competition.

 

I am liking these on road bashers , giving people more choice than something more dedicated.

 

 

The brushed Infraction is £315

 

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/arrma-infraction-4x4-18-mega-resto-mod-truck-rtr-int-redblue-1340528

 

The Vendetta is £450

 

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/arrma-18-vendetta-4x4-3s-blx-speed-bash-racer-rtr-green-1340526

2 hours ago, DanFlux said:

I know Arrma are held in much higher regard than makes such as Maverick,

but the new Maverick quantum flux r is also 1/8 on road but 4S capable, and priced considerably less, maybe some competition.

 

I am liking these on road bashers , giving people more choice than something more dedicated.

 

 

I know what you're saying, but this time I think Arrma are taking the pi55 with that price, it's just crazy and personaly I'm sure that the Maverick will be a better buy, it's definitely got much better spec..!!

I'm really tempted to get the Maverick..!!😉

Edited October 21, 2021 by BashingBrian

1 minute ago, BashingBrian said:

I know what you're saying, but this time I think Arrma are taking the pi55 with that price, it's just crazy and personaly I'm sure that the Maverick will be a better buy, it's definitely got much better spec..!!

I'm really tempted to get the Maverick..!!😉

I agree I think the pricing is off. 
 

Personally I would of liked to see Arrma do a proper 1/5th scale on road car or possibly go the opposite way with a proper 1/10th or even 1/12th scale car but with less plastic parts & more quality carbon fibre or aluminium bits.

Not that plastic is all bad but just there is alot of it on those models especially at those price points. 

@GMballistic

Both you and I have Arrma's but I think I'm done with them going forward, I will be widening my brands soon 😎

Recently Arrma is turning into the suckers brand, I blame HH to be honest. Nothing is in stock it's all over priced and don't even start me on the Spektrum junk they fit in everything lately ..!!

1 minute ago, BashingBrian said:

@GMballistic

Both you and I have Arrma's but I think I'm done with them going forward, I will be widening my brands soon 😎

Recently Arrma is turning into the suckers brand, I blame HH to be honest. Nothing is in stock it's all over priced and don't even start me on the Spektrum junk they fit in everything lately ..!!

You should always try different brands. 😉

 

If Arrma make something I like, can afford, "need" and want then I'd most likely buy it but then that goes for any manufacturer tbh. I never stick to one brand as there are just so many different RC's I'd like to try from lots of different manufacturers. 

These look interesting but I don't think I'm going to be any other Arrma cars either tbh, unless there's something that really catches my eye. I loved my Infraction V2 and Felony but I don't think the quality is there for the price you pay. Also the difference in the quality control between the Infraction V2 and Felony was pretty significant.

With that big rear wing the body is flexing like a jelly as it drives!

On 21/10/2021 at 21:57, Kpowell911 said:

The brushed Infraction is £315

 

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/arrma-infraction-4x4-18-mega-resto-mod-truck-rtr-int-redblue-1340528

 

The Vendetta is £450

 

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/arrma-18-vendetta-4x4-3s-blx-speed-bash-racer-rtr-green-1340526

 
Bit early for April fools 😂😂

 

 

13 minutes ago, mydoddy69 said:

 
Bit early for April fools 😂😂

 

 

As I said before. Horizon are just as bad if not worse than Traxxas, yet get off scott free on social media. 
 

Theyve completely destroyed Arrma. Theyve took over an exciting, reasonably priced and innovative brand, infected it with overpriced Spektrum electronics, disregarded existing models and hiked the price up an obscene amount. Classic Horizon. 

On 22/10/2021 at 09:36, BlackSeaRC said:

With that big rear wing the body is flexing like a jelly as it drives!

Must have got inspiration from Verstappen and Perez’s Red Bull’s earlier this year 😉

On 24/10/2021 at 11:25, Kpowell911 said:

As I said before. Horizon are just as bad if not worse than Traxxas, yet get off scott free on social media. 
 

Theyve completely destroyed Arrma. Theyve took over an exciting, reasonably priced and innovative brand, infected it with overpriced Spektrum electronics, disregarded existing models and hiked the price up an obscene amount. Classic Horizon. 

Well said. The 3s cars were £270 the 6s cars were £450-470. Look at them now :(. 

The prices & junk electrics means Arrma's are for the fanboys only, really. Seems to be plenty of them around though....😐