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Arct1k · 10.16.2008, 04:47 PM

Well Traxxas I think made the right call - I'm sure they have worked out there supply chain.

Castle have had issues with the MMM this year which they admit - I think we all hope that there issues are behind them.

Once production is flowing I don't think CC will have any issues - Availability of the MM was never really an issue. The MMM will be no different - The only reason for limited availablilty as they were doing single batch runs in case of issues. Once they are fully confident they will be off to the races.

Bad for us I'm sure they will have guarenteed Traxxas a degree of priority.

I think more like $700+ with the 2.4

10.16.2008, 04:52 PM

You have to figure that the Traxxas/Castle partnership is why there have been delays on the MMM, because I can guarantee that their focus has been on the Traxxas deal, not the stand-alone MMM. Who is paying more? Traxxas, or the general public? I would sure think Traxxas. Plus, what a coup this is for Castle….to get into the “mainstream” with a deal with Traxxas. If you remember back at RCX this year, they showed an E-Revo with a Mamba Monster in it as a “what is possible” kind of display. Obviously there was something to that even back then! I say it deserves a “Way to go!” for Traxxas and Castle!

suicideneil · 05:03 PM

While I was sleeping....

Lots of lovely new things I see, but I dont like the 1/16th stuff- looks like kiddies toys.
CC and TRX partners ship should be interesting, assuming the MMM V3 doesnt let CC down (again). Not that I care all that much, all I want is my 70mm Medusa and I can die a happy man

10.16.2008, 05:17 PM

Holy crap!

Im ordering a Mini Revo ASAP! As soon as there is a part number. I WILL have one!!!! BOMR! haha

Im pretty sure the mini's are proto's, as they look pretty cheesy. But that will be fixed im sure. I will have one!

jnev · 10.16.2008, 05:41 PM

I will have to get a 1/16 scale Revo as well.

Huge week for the hobby! Especially for Traxxas... can't wait to see the other trucks they release.

Anyone think it may be a truggy or buggy?

TexasSP · 10.16.2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tempted

The brushless E-Revo is going to be a giant fail. Not because it won't work, but because of Castle. They can't keep up with production right now, they will NEVER be able to keep up with Traxxas demands. I would recomend Traxxas use Novak to build their stuff. Better track record than CC and they seem to be able to produce more.

News flash for you:

Novak as of late is having a lot of trouble with the HV, and judging by the absence of novaktwo on the boards I would say things aren't going well. Novak also had major issues with the HV when they started, which was evident by the large ammount of refurbished HV systems Novak had for a long time.

Not to mention that CC is a larger company than Novak as well.

lucias · 10.16.2008, 06:32 PM

Weee I want one of each... Is it tomorrow yet..

Tempted · 10.16.2008, 06:58 PM

I'm also disappointed that Traxxas didn't at least re-badge the MMM to look like a Traxxas product. I mean they did it with the Velineon 3500, why not these? It would be smarter IMO if Traxxas had their names on the ESCs and Motors. All they did was look at what people built and built one for them. My V-Twin is for sale and I think I'm going Associated now. I love this RC10 I just got, its awsome fun.

Dagger Thrasher · 10.16.2008, 07:15 PM

Why should Traxxas re-badge the Castle ESC and motor? It's not their design, and Traxxas won't be supporting the system either. The Velineon was their product, so that's obviously different. IMO, it's a good deal; Castle will get promoted, as well as Traxxas themselves.

Think of it as more of a combo than a new product.

Happywing · 10.16.2008, 07:51 PM

And Traxxas can thank all of us for working the bugs out of the Monster.

George16 · 10.16.2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Happywing

And Traxxas can thank all of us for working the bugs out of the Monster.

I agree

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We were the best beta testers and it was for free

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Tempted · 10.16.2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagger Thrasher

Why should Traxxas re-badge the Castle ESC and motor? It's not their design, and Traxxas won't be supporting the system either. The Velineon was their product, so that's obviously different. IMO, it's a good deal; Castle will get promoted, as well as Traxxas themselves.

Think of it as more of a combo than a new product.

The Velineon 3500 is a Feigao motor.

mkrusedc · 10.16.2008, 08:53 PM

The AE RC10s are great stadium trucks but to bash hard and to run in grass they fail. I had one and bet the snot out of it. I got tired of repairing it. Castle has been doing airplane esc for years well. They will do well with traxxas also.

Tempted · 10.16.2008, 09:21 PM

Mine has ran well so far. Fine in grass, awsome on dirt. The Losi XXT is nice as a basher as well. Got fix the tranny, it didn't hold up too well to a VXL system. I sold one of my Maxx trucks, the Twin is the next to go. I'm thinking about an RC8. I need another 4wd but don't need the power my truck has. We'll see what else Traxxas put the 775 motor in. Would love to see it in a Slayer, I might look into that. I still think the MMM is a bad idea for Traxxas. The quality will go down because of the mass production and the motors are going to have to be out sourced. Only time will tell. I have to say that the brushless Revo is going to fare MUCH better than that wannabe crawler they have going.

kraegar · 10.16.2008, 09:33 PM

Hehe, so much for the mods locking all the threads about problems with CC products over on the traxxas forums.

I like the idea of the revo mini brushless. Could be a fun little toy to break out on occasion... and let the kids have fun with once they get better at controlling the mlst2 they have now.

- Tony