Excellent work sir! This was a nice break from the norm. The way you break down a kit and all of its different characteristics is always exactly what I want to know! Keep em comin bud!!
Awesome that you are reviewing some rtr stuff, I learned a lot from your reviews of some of the 1/10 scale stuff but this is the kind of bashing stuff that us budget drivers use :-) thanks jason
I think this was a great review. You're absolutely correct, 200oz. Of torque on a 1/8 monster truck is probably not the best (but for $500...). I would suggest upgrading once it breaks or dies out. I don't mind the manual having other models because when/if I buy multiple models i don't have to have multiple manuals. Regarding the radio, there's no question that radio is chincy, especially compared to what you're used to. Having said that, it is the absolute best RTR radio I've ever seen. That's why everyone, bashed or not, should invest in a solid radio. Thanks for doing this review!
Good job having a blast with the fam buddy. You're ear to ear chester the cheetah smile painted a pretty good picture. If they sold the perfect kits out of the box, Then who would by upgraded radios and servos? I think Vas might snuggle up with his "under the covers" 😉 I kid... I kid.. I watch his and your vidjas, and even though they're RC related . They appeal to two different segments of the hobby. Point being "what's a Pirate's favorite RC? ARRRRRRRMA!
I loved seeing this kinda of video on your channel. I would love to see you get the Arrma Typhon and tune it up and put it on the track. Rich did it on the Rcnetwork but didnt run it. I would love to see your perspective and actual video running on a track.
Truly a beast. It is the king of RTR MTs right now. The Tactics radio isn't bad, it has everything one needs including EPA and a third channel. RTR typically include much worse than this one. I run a Typhon, at a track and it holds up pretty well. Arrma=Team Durango, which is why they hold up decently. That orange servo is an outright lie though, it is not up to the published spec. If it is 150 oz I'd be surprised.
It's a small thing but I like how that tactic radio has the light on to instead of the side like most of my radios. I haven't left it on yet. Always forgetting to turn off my traxxas radios.
Interesting to get a review on a basher's vehicle from a racer's prospective. A car that's derived from the Team Durango platform that I would have thought you would have mentioned and make a big point on given its race heritage. Not sure what radio you're expecting for the price, a Futaba 4PLS? I think you may have under estimated its overall value and ability. I mean, you said it yourself, E-Revo is worth far more and the radio that comes with is even worse. As for the servo, I'm yet to falter it given what else is out there on the market. Trust me, I've had plenty of RTRs worth about the same or more with far worse servos. I'm guessing you're probably used to top of the line servos in your race kits, but the stock servo in these cars is ample for a RTR servo. Good little review though, I could tell you were genuinely happy with it based on your facial expressions. Haha. Well done. 👍🏼
Ha ha! I really only had my full 1/8 race cars and my Revo 3.3 to compare the steering....It's true my Race cars have high end servos and the Revo has dual steering servos. Overall I do really like the Kraton. I mentioned it had race style suspension, but as far as the radio is concerned I feel like technology has progressed so far.....a FlySky GT3B is literally like $35 and has a digital display, ABS, end point adjustments and more... It's a good platform for sure.
Arrma is awesome but i do have to say 200 OZ/In is pretty weak servo for pretty much any Monster Truck let alone a 1/8th Monster Truggy. And to touch on the Radio. It actually is a really good radio and is fully programmable like changing end points and what not just you have to use thoes buttons on the side.
+ShortCourseWorld True, there are some pretty good, customisable and affordable radios out there, but take a look around, no one really includes a computerised radios with an RTR. If they do, it's extremely rare. To me, a RTR radio only needs a good range, good feel and basic features such as dual rates and/or EPAs. Personally, I think the Tactic radio is good enough and far better than a lot of the others out there.
Aussie RC Playground ; Dank, that is one legit reply. I got the Talion, way too much truck for the value. The reviewer jumped the gun, the manual is one of the best released on a RTR model. In the contrary, its cross platform. Not like a Losi 5ive vs the DBXL, its same brand but nothing can be used from one to another.
Defernatly would like so see a video of it running at the track first with stock stepup and tyres then with some nice truggy tyres and some tuning maby an up coming video??
Hey Jason! Great vid as usual! Have you used the kraton recently? I'm thinking about picking one up but was wondering if you had any further experience with it? Does your opinion from this video still stand or has it possibly changed?
it is pretty funny to see a review of a basher vehicle on this channel, its good to see though i like it. would be interesting to see you throw some truggy tires on it and a llittle suspension tune to see how it stacks up against some true trace trucks.
i have the talion, essentially what you're describing. I've messed with diff and shock oil a bit and its a beast on the track. Next step would be good tires
yes i know, but is the talion setup for racing or bashing? if he had the talion i would say the same thing, tune it up, put some decent tacing tires and see how it does.
It definitely has the main features we all need. It just didn't have a solid feel. Not only that but not sure such an inexpensive radio should be trusted with a 60mph - 9lb monster truck.
+ShortCourseWorld I worked at a hobby shops for about 2 years as a mechanic so I ended up installing a few of them in cars. Yeah they feel cheap but it's got more functions than most other cheap radios. The thing I like about it is no antenna wires on the rx which is a big thing bashers always break off. I remember selling the radios new for $50 also so wasn't very expensive. The traxxas radios have a better feel to the build quality but lack in functions for the price.
Hey vas are you running the max amps 6000 100c lipos in your one ?. I'm running duratrax 5400 50c in my fazon but it just doesn't seem to have the grunt that one of yours has 🤔 Mind you I'm still running the stock gears.. cheers mate love the videos 👍
So after 1 year. Could you let us know which parts broke the most/ needed replacing? My brother inlaw just got one and I would like to get some spares + a stronger servo for him for xmas. :)
I am torn between the Kraton and a used Tekno Et48 truggy. Same price. Bashing only. You have experience with both. Which one do you think will be the most durable of the two?
What is the future of Arma and getting parts for these ? Is Arma going to fold under the lawsuits ? I want to buy a Kraton but am concerned about parts availability in the future.
Everytime i try to trim the throttle Doesnt work. When i adjust the throttle trimmer the truck starts to go forward and backwards just like iam hitting the throttle! Is there anyway i can make it work ?
LOOKS GOOD I PURCHASED A OUTCAST, BEAT THE SNOT OUT OF IT AND NOTHING BROKE, IN LOVE WITH BLX SYSTEMS, IM NORMALLY A TRAXXAS MAN BUT THE PRICE IS OUT OF CONTROL.
Now we need to see you in your natural environment with it. Slap on some race tires and put it on a track. See what you think of it as a entry level etruggy for racing.
Threads pulling out of the front ball joints is this monsters only weakness and you need to slap in the metal inserts and then they'll NEVER come out again.
"Does your local hobby shop carry parts for this vehicle?" Lol... what is a hobby shop? I remember we had one about 25 years ago, but that place got mothballed a couple years after tower hobbies came about. God I wish we had a local hobby shop.
Heh well obviously the manual will be in different languages. They ship the boxes all over the world. Imagine the logistics of keeping track of "this box goes to Germany so it must have the german manual, this one is for Japan, so it must have the Japanese version etc.."
"some other trucks like revo will use dual servos" - yep, because traxxas's engineers (aka financial department) figured out that using two of their already existing weak, slow and crappy plastic servos, will cost them a lot less than having to get somebody to supply a new fast,powerfull and metal gear servo, as well as they will not run in BEC issues with MM1/MM2. Always money over performance with trx. Anyway, liking the 1/8 Arrma line up, erevo is not a competition for this truck.
I hate how cheap they went on the shock towers. Just very basic cut, at least some design to it, smooth out the edges w a pattern or counter sunk design. I think this is your only ARRMA unboxing. Its so true about the manual, its useless.
it is good to have electric if you're not a racer..you're right just plug and squeeze the trigger .. BUT ! there is no comparison to the sound of a nitro engine while its bashing/racing..it makes it more fun ! thanks again Jason..do some more ! too bad NitroRCX have their own reviewer to demo or review a Team Energy G8X,. .you do it best..
Lol, the comments have a lot of dudes getting butthurt about that stupid gumby radio. Arrma seems like a good brand if you just want something cheap to beat on but I just can't see myself driving a buggy or truggy with stamped aluminum parts and 6065 chassis. For the price of a new Arrma Kraton I can buy a used 8ight T 3.0e or Mbx7t eco with better electronics from a racer who wants something else. Or go cheaper and get a used Rc8te or d8te, et48 ect. All of those rides will have machined parts higher quality plastics and will most likley be dialed. Still though it looked good on 6s
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Excellent work sir! This was a nice break from the norm. The way you break down a kit and all of its different characteristics is always exactly what I want to know! Keep em comin bud!!
Best video I have seen about the Arrma Kraton 6s BLX, mines arrives next week.
Thanks for the review. Keep em coming, Jason.
correct on the servo review..
appreciate it on a honest review & time from a good racer.tubm up!
Awesome that you are reviewing some rtr stuff, I learned a lot from your reviews of some of the 1/10 scale stuff but this is the kind of bashing stuff that us budget drivers use :-) thanks jason
Nice to see you do something a lil different thanks bud !!!
Nice truck and review. I loved my original Kraton..great basher!
Great to see you do this review. Would've liked to see you take it to the track and compare it to actual race truggies.
I think this was a great review. You're absolutely correct, 200oz. Of torque on a 1/8 monster truck is probably not the best (but for $500...). I would suggest upgrading once it breaks or dies out. I don't mind the manual having other models because when/if I buy multiple models i don't have to have multiple manuals. Regarding the radio, there's no question that radio is chincy, especially compared to what you're used to. Having said that, it is the absolute best RTR radio I've ever seen. That's why everyone, bashed or not, should invest in a solid radio. Thanks for doing this review!
Really enjoyed the vid mate. Great work! Good to see you doing a review on a basher. 👍👍
Great Review, Jason! You and your family seemed like you really enjoyed the Kraton - which is what the hobby is all about!
Thanks Rich...we had a blast.
Good job having a blast with the fam buddy.
You're ear to ear chester the cheetah smile painted a pretty good picture.
If they sold the perfect kits out of the box, Then who would by upgraded radios and servos?
I think Vas might snuggle up with his "under the covers" 😉
I kid... I kid..
I watch his and your vidjas, and even though they're RC related . They appeal to two different segments of the hobby. Point being "what's a Pirate's favorite RC?
ARRRRRRRMA!
Love the videos
Awesome! Although I'm a racer as well, it is nice to see a basher video here too. Can't wait to see your review on the Revo 3.3!
Hey Jason, great video 👍 I'm a racer as well maybe that is why I missed this video originally. Great review and fun video 😎
I love mine, I never stop having fun
Nice video, thumbs up !
your driving makes me want it
Hilarius, well done!
loved the video, i think i will buy it and stop upgrading my cheap rc car lol, subscribed
I loved seeing this kinda of video on your channel. I would love to see you get the Arrma Typhon and tune it up and put it on the track. Rich did it on the Rcnetwork but didnt run it. I would love to see your perspective and actual video running on a track.
I agree, I purchased the Typhon and didn't care for the manual or the radio. Besides that it's tough and crazy fast! Good review!
nice vid....subscribed!
When he ripped it down the street right after he unboxed it; thats how i was. All the looks of my neighbors face made me feel like a kid again
Truly a beast. It is the king of RTR MTs right now. The Tactics radio isn't bad, it has everything one needs including EPA and a third channel. RTR typically include much worse than this one.
I run a Typhon, at a track and it holds up pretty well.
Arrma=Team Durango, which is why they hold up decently.
That orange servo is an outright lie though, it is not up to the published spec. If it is 150 oz I'd be surprised.
It's a small thing but I like how that tactic radio has the light on to instead of the side like most of my radios. I haven't left it on yet. Always forgetting to turn off my traxxas radios.
I might just have to get one.
wow that's a nice neighbourhood !!
Interesting to get a review on a basher's vehicle from a racer's prospective. A car that's derived from the Team Durango platform that I would have thought you would have mentioned and make a big point on given its race heritage. Not sure what radio you're expecting for the price, a Futaba 4PLS? I think you may have under estimated its overall value and ability. I mean, you said it yourself, E-Revo is worth far more and the radio that comes with is even worse. As for the servo, I'm yet to falter it given what else is out there on the market. Trust me, I've had plenty of RTRs worth about the same or more with far worse servos. I'm guessing you're probably used to top of the line servos in your race kits, but the stock servo in these cars is ample for a RTR servo.
Good little review though, I could tell you were genuinely happy with it based on your facial expressions. Haha. Well done. 👍🏼
Ha ha! I really only had my full 1/8 race cars and my Revo 3.3 to compare the steering....It's true my Race cars have high end servos and the Revo has dual steering servos.
Overall I do really like the Kraton. I mentioned it had race style suspension, but as far as the radio is concerned I feel like technology has progressed so far.....a FlySky GT3B is literally like $35 and has a digital display, ABS, end point adjustments and more...
It's a good platform for sure.
Arrma is awesome but i do have to say 200 OZ/In is pretty weak servo for pretty much any Monster Truck let alone a 1/8th Monster Truggy. And to touch on the Radio. It actually is a really good radio and is fully programmable like changing end points and what not just you have to use thoes buttons on the side.
+ShortCourseWorld True, there are some pretty good, customisable and affordable radios out there, but take a look around, no one really includes a computerised radios with an RTR. If they do, it's extremely rare. To me, a RTR radio only needs a good range, good feel and basic features such as dual rates and/or EPAs. Personally, I think the Tactic radio is good enough and far better than a lot of the others out there.
+Aussie RC Playground , vas, point blank.he was the wrong person to give an (rtr) review! I love the race wars, bash on!
Aussie RC Playground ;
Dank, that is one legit reply.
I got the Talion, way too much truck for the value.
The reviewer jumped the gun, the manual is one of the best released on a RTR model.
In the contrary, its cross platform. Not like a Losi 5ive vs the DBXL, its same brand but nothing can be used from one to another.
Defernatly would like so see a video of it running at the track first with stock stepup and tyres then with some nice truggy tyres and some tuning maby an up coming video??
Hey Jason! Great vid as usual! Have you used the kraton recently? I'm thinking about picking one up but was wondering if you had any further experience with it? Does your opinion from this video still stand or has it possibly changed?
it is pretty funny to see a review of a basher vehicle on this channel, its good to see though i like it. would be interesting to see you throw some truggy tires on it and a llittle suspension tune to see how it stacks up against some true trace trucks.
i have the talion, essentially what you're describing. I've messed with diff and shock oil a bit and its a beast on the track. Next step would be good tires
yes i know, but is the talion setup for racing or bashing? if he had the talion i would say the same thing, tune it up, put some decent tacing tires and see how it does.
jacob portillo The front springs are way too soft for my taste, but other than that I'd say about halfway between out of the box
Hey Jason, good review! Can you do a review of the Hobao Hyper VSE 80% kit? I would really like to see one from a racers view point.
That's a great radio. They come with epa's. Imo the absolute best beginner radio on the market.
It definitely has the main features we all need. It just didn't have a solid feel.
Not only that but not sure such an inexpensive radio should be trusted with a 60mph - 9lb monster truck.
+ShortCourseWorld I worked at a hobby shops for about 2 years as a mechanic so I ended up installing a few of them in cars. Yeah they feel cheap but it's got more functions than most other cheap radios. The thing I like about it is no antenna wires on the rx which is a big thing bashers always break off. I remember selling the radios new for $50 also so wasn't very expensive. The traxxas radios have a better feel to the build quality but lack in functions for the price.
That 1st little kid has excellent throttle control..
Hey vas are you running the max amps 6000 100c lipos in your one ?. I'm running duratrax 5400 50c in my fazon but it just doesn't seem to have the grunt that one of yours has 🤔 Mind you I'm still running the stock gears.. cheers mate love the videos 👍
So after 1 year.
Could you let us know which parts broke the most/ needed replacing?
My brother inlaw just got one and I would like to get some spares + a stronger servo for him for xmas. :)
Is it better to run one 6s like the turnigy graphene or is two 3s better for even weight distribution.
the arrma king has spoken lol aka vasco but I really enjoyed the video
I am torn between the Kraton and a used Tekno Et48 truggy. Same price. Bashing only. You have experience with both. Which one do you think will be the most durable of the two?
Ilove ny new kraton!!
Hi there ,
Have you tested the ERevo ? If you have, witch is better?
It does seem pretty damn good compared to the smaller one with plastic shocks.
Tighten nuts on outside of steering blocks
Jason are you going to make parts for the Kraton ? It's needs better Shock towers and steering Ackerman Just to name a couple easy ones.
I'm looking to buy one of these tomorrow the guy has a 3s battery that comes with it will it work with it or is it worth it?
How long does the battery charge last? How long do the batteries take to charge up? Thank you.
Did sand particles mess any of it up?
Just got fazon this company is fast and funn
What shocks should I get for my 4 we slash 4x4
Do You Kno What's The Size For the Spur Gear??
In my garage, with my new arrma kraton v2
How to can i start a preview
hafe you what tips to do a preview
What is the future of Arma and getting parts for these ? Is Arma going to fold under the lawsuits ? I want to buy a Kraton but am concerned about parts availability in the future.
Whens that kyosho mp9 tki4 review coming?
How’s the reliability of the RC?
Everytime i try to trim the throttle
Doesnt work.
When i adjust the throttle trimmer the truck starts to go forward and backwards just like iam hitting the throttle!
Is there anyway i can make it work ?
Lol that's what the throttle trimmer does. Throttle dual rate sets the maximum throttle.
lol...nice man!!!
Did u buy this online?
Take it to the track
what if you use a 1 LiPo battery would it still work
esequiel chavez yes if you put a single 6S lipo it would be the same. Less than 6S and yes it will work but will be slow.
LOOKS GOOD I PURCHASED A OUTCAST, BEAT THE SNOT OUT OF IT AND NOTHING BROKE, IN LOVE WITH BLX SYSTEMS, IM NORMALLY A TRAXXAS MAN BUT THE PRICE IS OUT OF CONTROL.
Now we need to see you in your natural environment with it. Slap on some race tires and put it on a track. See what you think of it as a entry level etruggy for racing.
wow
What's the difference between the kraton and talion thanks great vid
Marimil Aguilar
www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-electric-off-road-trucks-buggies-truggies-more-147/11620706-difference-between-kraton-talion.html
Threads pulling out of the front ball joints is this monsters only weakness and you need to slap in the metal inserts and then they'll NEVER come out again.
What is the best arrma car for money speed and all around stuff
this one
Buy one my friend this car is a beast!!!
It has power to spare.
"Does your local hobby shop carry parts for this vehicle?" Lol... what is a hobby shop? I remember we had one about 25 years ago, but that place got mothballed a couple years after tower hobbies came about. God I wish we had a local hobby shop.
Smedium aaah forget about it
Heh well obviously the manual will be in different languages. They ship the boxes all over the world. Imagine the logistics of keeping track of "this box goes to Germany so it must have the german manual, this one is for Japan, so it must have the Japanese version etc.."
"some other trucks like revo will use dual servos" - yep, because traxxas's engineers (aka financial department) figured out that using two of their already existing weak, slow and crappy plastic servos, will cost them a lot less than having to get somebody to supply a new fast,powerfull and metal gear servo, as well as they will not run in BEC issues with MM1/MM2. Always money over performance with trx. Anyway, liking the 1/8 Arrma line up, erevo is not a competition for this truck.
way to much for street running!! that is awesome! great review; schinizy & schmedium, the manual bit! 😂😂😂 LMAO
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At least it comes with foams..... some of these companies leaving the fucking radio wheel bare naked, no foams... sheesh.
I hate how cheap they went on the shock towers. Just very basic cut, at least some design to it, smooth out the edges w a pattern or counter sunk design. I think this is your only ARRMA unboxing.
Its so true about the manual, its useless.
Drive it cousin Vinnie Nate dog 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
it is good to have electric if you're not a racer..you're right just plug and squeeze the trigger ..
BUT ! there is no comparison to the sound of a nitro engine while its bashing/racing..it makes it more fun !
thanks again Jason..do some more ! too bad NitroRCX have their own reviewer to demo or review a Team Energy G8X,.
.you do it best..
First for once:)
Nice trk but I'll stick with my xmaxx 😁
looks to be a sweet ride but a little unbalance
Lol, the comments have a lot of dudes getting butthurt about that stupid gumby radio.
Arrma seems like a good brand if you just want something cheap to beat on but I just can't see myself driving a buggy or truggy with stamped aluminum parts and 6065 chassis. For the price of a new Arrma Kraton I can buy a used 8ight T 3.0e or Mbx7t eco with better electronics from a racer who wants something else. Or go cheaper and get a used Rc8te or d8te, et48 ect. All of those rides will have machined parts higher quality plastics and will most likley be dialed.
Still though it looked good on 6s
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