More Axial rumors.... SCX6?

[TexasSP]

When I first saw Josh had a video about this, then Matt, I was like meh, but I'll watch because both those guys are solid.

After watching I'm even more disinterested.

Strike 1: Another Jeep Body
Strike 2: It's 6th Scale
Strike 3: It's 6th Scale on 3s max

I seriously just don't enjoy large scale although I wish I could. For me, Having driven several and never owning after driving, the experience is always the same. They're great when you can find a good area to run them, but those are few and far between. I find this one even more limited. I just can't think of many places around where I live that this would be fun.

I have no idea what this market will bring for Axial, but I know on Facebook Marketplace there are more used X-Maxx's for sale than anything else. And according to the hobby shops I've spoken with around me they aren't anywhere near their biggest sellers. In the end, I have no idea though, it isn't my company or my money. I certainly don't hold anything against Axial/Horizon for releasing it. But I would like the SCX10.3 Straight Axle as a kit with the dig parts in the box instead of RTR over this. I was looking over the Axial Bronco last week and really like it, but I would be ditching all of the stock electronics, wheels, and tires immediately. That's just a good value proposition for me.

 

[Greatscott]

Because I own a real JLU Rubicon, I want one. Highly doubt I will buy one but I wouldnt be mad if Axial sent me one for free. I have 3 subscribers so it seems like a good business move on their part.

"3 subscribers" huh? Rookie... With almost a full half dozen subscribers, I'll get a free one before you do... :razz:

 

[Col_Sanders]

Dang! At the rate I'm going, it will be another 6 years until I get that many!

 

[mikemcE]

Well I must be an old guy, I’ve amassed 19 faithful, but still waiting on Axial! Wonder if 2 dozen is the trick?


Hang up and Drive

 

[indybama]

Im right there with u fellars. I may have a dozen subscribers, maybe we'll all get lucky n axial will send us all one... Lmbo

 

[MrFridayNight]

We getting one for commenting in this thread?

 

[Maxxamillion]

This thing is undeniably cool, at least for a few weeks. But seriously, I have absolutely no interest in hauling this behemoth to the trails. What a pain in the ass:ror:

Don't get a dirtbike then! Its much heavier, takes more effort to take to the trailheads, and requires muscles. ;-) But the fun is undeniable.

Same with the 1/6 Axial I'd guess... Fun! But maybe not as much fun for many.
I'll take it as a collectable... Around for awhile then disappear? Hmmm... I think it will be a rich guys toy too. A toy in the garage with the Vette and the Raptor lol.
I will guess there is an out of stock period for a while after the first wave. It will be curious how many are posted up here.

RTR's seem to lack relevance on this site. The RTR Ectos & Broncos seem to be rare. The SCX6 too?
No doubt great builds happen here.

 

[OnTheTrail]

It appears that anyone who has ever published an RC crawling related youtube video received an SCX 6 for review.

Yeah, I noticed that too. I always thought I was up on my Youtube RC Crawler channels and a bunch more popped up with a search for SCX6. I think Horizon left Oprah in charge of marketing this one.

You get an SCX6, you get an SCX6 and you get an SCX6, every body gets an SCX6.

 

[TexasSP]

Yup. They let some if the biggest doof YouTube guys get them this time. I can't figure how anyone watches Mark Santa Maria. Guys is annoying on so many levels.

 

[smog]

Don't get a dirtbike then! Its much heavier, takes more effort to take to the trailheads, and requires muscles. ;-) But the fun is undeniable.

Same with the 1/6 Axial I'd guess... Fun! But maybe not as much fun for many.
I'll take it as a collectable... Around for awhile then disappear? Hmmm... I think it will be a rich guys toy too. A toy in the garage with the Vette and the Raptor lol.
I will guess there is an out of stock period for a while after the first wave. It will be curious how many are posted up here.

RTR's seem to lack relevance on this site. The RTR Ectos & Broncos seem to be rare. The SCX6 too?
No doubt great builds happen here.

I have a dirt bike, a quad, 2 sleds and a few bicycles all of which get ridden on. Planning to put a seat on your SCX6?

 

[Maxxamillion]

I have a dirt bike, a quad, 2 sleds and a few bicycles all of which get ridden on. Planning to put a seat on your SCX6?

Glad you ride smog. I have a KTM 2 smoker & bicycles also. I would carry a SCX6 to the trails. But I can't carry 6 1/10 scales to the trail head lol, so its a wash.
Just giving you a hard time...
I would love to own the SCX6, but I really need to unload my 'overstock' of rc stuff, 1/8 scale fuelies included.
West Desert Wheeler has a good vid wheelin' the SCX6, pretty competent IMO for 25 lbs, but it does fall hard and loud.

https://youtu.be/-bDLfi5tqdA

 

[ScaleLifeNewbie]

I wonder how long until all the Chinese companies make pot metal knockoffs of these axles:lmao:

Seriously though, I wonder how much the axles themselves would be...they'd make a pretty cool custom build.

 

[Gula]

I wonder how long until all the Chinese companies make pot metal knockoffs of these axles:lmao:

Seriously though, I wonder how much the axles themselves would be...they'd make a pretty cool custom build.

5# pot metal Dumbells. I agree, and would like to get my hands on a set of those axles too.

 

[ScaleLifeNewbie]

5# pot metal Dumbells. I agree, and would like to get my hands on a set of those axles too.

I just went to Axials website and it looks like you could piece together a set for around $270 without the bearings and knuckles. Maybe a complete axle set around $250-$300? I am very Interested in getting some of these lol.

 

[Kingmeow]

More than just a rock crawler! :mrgreen:

https://youtu.be/e13BmRHUbVc

 

[Frank211]

Hey guys..... Long time no talk(read).......!

My take on this, WOW, and yes!

A 6th scale crawler on the trails, yes sir.

Im glad axial(HH) made this, just like when traxxas came out with the trx4,axial knocked this out the park.

You're gonna seen this go main stream just like how the RedCat racing 64 went. This will blow up. All the hop-ups, again gonna be a whole lotta hop ups.

I said to myself those axles are gonna be used on the smts.

All the builds with this thing that y'all would do with this! Some say no, but in reality we all want a bigger crawler, make it a kit and it's on!



I see a whole lotta jeep guys buying this thing.........lololol

So can't wait.

 

[MAG00]

My rc shop got one in, its massive and the specs say it weights 25lb but definitely feels like it weighs a lot more

 

[ferp420]

i wish axial would go back and make a front steering axle to match the yeti xl rear axle
my big wraith needs new axles

 

[ScaleLifeNewbie]

All the builds with this thing that y'all would do with this! Some say no, but in reality we all want a bigger crawler, make it a kit and it's on!


So can't wait.

If the kit runs $500-$600, I'd have a hard time deciding between this and the new Phoenix. Big scale never really interested me, but this, has completely changed it. I have a new fed urge for this behemoth.

 

[SteveB1]

If the kit runs $500-$600, I'd have a hard time deciding between this and the new Phoenix. Big scale never really interested me, but this, has completely changed it. I have a new fed urge for this behemoth.

I'm in the same boat. I had been making mental space for the SCX 6 until that new Vanquish dropped. I've been wanting a portal project now that the worm is done, and this seems like it's my next purchase.



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