Northwind

Well, Capra means goat which doesn't seem to fit too well for portals... Replacement for the moa?

Aye, that's exactly what I'm thinking. I've always broken axial plastic c hubs pretty fast in the past so, if I got the Cherokee kit with the multi part axles most likely I'd replace those anyway... So getting the Raw kit with the combined axles just means replacing one most part. (at about £15 an end so not too bad) It's kind of irritating to not get all the best parts in one place, but, that's also exactly why I'm getting an SCX10, stupendous aftermarket

Ah see that right there is exactly the sort of thing that I was thinking of but hadn't spotted! Thanks! In all honestly, I'd love to go for the Cherokee kit but it's just harder to stretch to the expense. I think that's probably the 2 options pretty well settled in my mind though- there doesn't seem to be anything with the Raw kit that I can't work with (I've had huge success with cheap metal 3rd party axle "outers" in the OCP60 axles to add low weight, so I'd quite likely do that anyway sooner or later) but equally the Cherokee brings enough extra stuff with it that it's a reasonable alternative for me. I think probably I'll go with the Raw kit and save the money for the inevitable hopups! Thanks all! Massively appreciated.

Thanks- I think I'm about 90% settled on the Raw kit tbh, but I just feel a little bit like I don't really understand some of the alternatives. But this thread is help settle that wee doubt so cheers!

It's an AX10 Deadbolt I have- not the SCX10 one, it's original Deadbolt that's basically half Wraith and half AX10 - OCP60 axles and 2.2s but with a simpler main chassis and a "scale" body basically stuck on top like a flag on a pole Great fun but a bit of a blunt instrument. Same as the Ridgecrest, if that helps. What I'm looking for here is definitely something in the SCX ballpark, a 1.9 scaler, to replace the one I already have. It'll not be as capable as the AX10 is but that's half the point

At the moment I have a very modified RGT Bowler which has been pretty awesome to learn the hobby with and to mess with, and an AX10 Deadbolt (the weird missing link model between the AX10 and the Wraith, that got the new axles etc) which has become a reliable day to day thumper. And as much as I've enjoyed the RGT, the simplicity of living with the Axial has pretty much made me resent every minute I spend kitbashing stuff to fit the RGT. It's been a great wee truck for me but I just want something a bit easier to live with now and especially with better aftermarket. Basically at some point I've passed out of the initial mad enthusiasm phase and into the meh, just wish it'd bloody fit together phase. So, there's a couple of contenders for that but the SCX10II just seems to nail the ubiquity angle- probably an Element Enduro or a Vaterra Ascender could be better but nothing can match axial for affordable aftermarket I reckon. And, basically, I like 'em. But I've got pretty close to pressing buy, and now the model range is freaking me out. A Raw build kit could work great as I have really good electronics and wheels I can rob from the old truck. I really like the Honcho model, but it seems to have some hidden shortcomings like not having universals as standard. And looking at the Cherokees it gets pretty confusing to see what's good and what's not, every model seems to have its own exclamation marks, like this model comes with metal shocks, this one only has plastic links, yada yada... And there's stuff you can just hide away in the description like plastic gears etc which are pretty hard to pick out and compare. So, if anyone really understands the range, can you help me out a bit? Specifically, what are the standouts and weaknesses of individual models. I'll rule out the Deadbolt just because I already have a deadbolt bodied Axial, and I really don't like the body of the Wrangler so it'd have to bring some other big advantages. Pretty much hate the Unimog's looks, it seems like extra cost for nothing, for me at least. I've a feeling the Raw kit is the one for me but... educate me, tell me I'm wrong! Obviously any shortcomings can be fixed, so this is mostly just about getting the balance right, or as right as pssible straight out of the box. Obviously I'll change absolutely everything anyway but it still helps! Cheers Andrew

I've got on great with Turnigy 959s- never had a problem with either of mine, even though I outright abuse the torque of them to get out of traps etc.

Doh- meant to put it in the title, fixed now!

I was building this for myself but I just don't like the way it looks tbh! So I got a Deadbolt instead and now this is spare. Wee video of it running- the garden stuff was filmed immediately before I boxed it up, the crawler stuff is older so there's a few minor differences (mostly the wheels and tyres which are cheapo chinese in the crawler shots, but have been replaced with proper 2.2 Axial Treps) It already has a load of upgrades as I bought it as a slider. Included is a practically new Flysky GT3B (bound to the truck and set up but only used for that), a Hobbywing 1060 ESC, and a Turnigy 2S lipo with basic balancing charger, plus some random spares. (the videos were all filmed with this 2S lipo in it. Don't worry about the tape! The battery is not swelled or in any way imperfect other than the dang sticker fell off) The servo has been upgraded to a JX 20kg number, and the steering components have been upgraded to aluminium including the hubs etc so it's a lot tougher and steers better. I kept the short link as plastic as it doesn't hinder performance but helps protect the servo. Wheels and tyres are stock- Maxxis Trepadors on Axial wheels. (the spare on the back is a 1.9 so isn't quite right). Also the inside of the roof and bonnet panels have been sprayed black to improve the looks a little, and I've added an interior panel in the battery tray to fix the annoying "battery drops out the side" issue they have with smaller batteries. Overall condition is decent, everything works as it should, no major damage- some scuffing from rollovers etc, it's a used crawler and in very good nick for that. It's engineered for 3S capability but runs and crawls really nicely on two. If you want more speed then just fire in a 3S, it'll run perfectly though you'll probably want to stiffen the rear springs if you do that. If I were keeping it I think I'd fit axial universal front axles to improve the steering lock but it all works very well as it is and way better than an out-of-the-box Axial RTR pics here as they're too big to upload to the forum: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/753813671677304

I've had both an Outback 2 and a Mauler, the Fury is basically the new upgraded Outback with some of the faults of the original fixed... Depends what you want really. The Outback is more scale, the Mauler is more capable. I really enjoy both but I basically prefer the scale look so I'm sticking with the Outback. The Mauler is more outright fun out of the box, though. The Fury is a pretty big step up in spec tbh, it's a much newer version and it shows.

It seems to do most of what everyone wanted the V3 outback to do- better motor, fixes the insta-strip diffs and has a proper servo. Shame it didn't get the randomly fantastic Fastrax Swampers that the RGT Bowler (another Outback variant) comes with as stock. But does £200 push it too far? Spare parts/interchangability for the Outback's never been a problem btw, SCX10 axles (and compatibles) need only a little fannying about with links to fit. Mine has xtraspeed portals in

OK, that is just adorable, might have to put the body on mine

Or at least, more interesting Jeeps and Landies. There's a million Wranglers and XJs but not many CJs, loads of D90s but where are all the Series 2s?

Yeah I actually got one in the sale, now I'm addicted so I want one for the other truck YGM Shortie

Just about to order one from aliexpress but if anyone's got a spare they want rid of it'd be nice to get it faster Andrew