Beautiful Disaster - Scale News Update - Episode 311

This week's episode of the Scale News Update we discuss the new releases from Hitec, Spektrum, Power Hobby and more
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[@bucksrcworld8119]

axialfest badlands is a must every year so far.

[@emanuel616]

The scale news is awesome.Thank you for the upload 👍

[@volksrodden9522]

I normally go to Beat The Creak, we always have a good time there. Plus this year I got to meet Chris/HEMISTORM 👍

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I’ve hit up Horizon fest the last 3 years. This year I think I’m gonna hot up RC fest put on by one of horizon’s employees Adam Munds. It’s tge original RC fest that horizon actually copied to create their event. Adam created the event when he was 10 years old to benefit the HavLife foundation because he has to have monthly blood transfusions

[@timtheveg]

The one event I look forward to every year is the "Southern Scale Trail" or "SST" down in Somerset, England, UK. Happens every September and is a great two-day event. Unfortunately I can't make it this year due to a family wedding, but it would be great to see you and Matt there next year.

[@TheRCBuildersPost]

I think it's cool that associated is offering it in a kit. I'll probably pick one up in kit form. Most of us that's been in the hobby for a while have electronics. So, depending on the price I will pick it up. That's the main reason why I haven't picked one of these up. I have a couple 4tecs and enjoy them. $250 for the brushed and licensed body. Associated is asking way too much for their brushed touring cars. $329! Also happy to see the Basecamp kit go on sale. Will be getting that for sure. We need more crawler kits. Especially since element discontinued theirs! That one really hurt. I loved the element kits lol. Hopefully they'll release a new kit.

[@microcrawlerclub]

By the fire is by far my favorite. I like that is focused on crawling over trailing. I was at BTC and will be at AFW with the FuriTek booth/team. Come say hi!

[@ninthislandrc]

Regarding the USB GaN chargers, I'm fairly certain that neither company actually makes them. Looking at them, they are spot-on identical to units made & sold (meaning, they are the actual manufacturer) by Anker. As for the Rlaarlo MK-07, 30 days for the free "slow boat from China" shipping option isn't that bad. When I ordered my second electric skateboard, I had the "within 7 days" option, which cost $200, or the 'free' option. I chose the 'free' option...and, slightly more than 2 months later, I finally had my Esk8 delivered. Finally, for this week's question, honestly, I don't have any "must go to" events. Since moving from San Jose (where we had an outstanding indoor track at NorCal Hobbies), to Las Vegas (where the only indoor track, 702 Speedway) closed three years ago), I have no place to compete, thus I started selling off my comp vehicles (starting with my crawlers). There's an outdoor dirt track (Silver Bowl) in Henderson, and a lake (Sunset Park Lake) near the airport...plus, as many know, one of the largest races (Silver State) was just held at the South Point...but, there really nothing else even close. Plus, with the constantly-charging work schedule, it makes it near-impossible to even schedule time off to travel elsewhere. Such is life..........

[@sethlaird4435]

I haven't commented in forever, but that hard hitting journalism got me🤣

[@timothybrown1189]

My patience is so bad that I just won't order something that I have to wait for. Unless I REALLY want it. It's so bad that when Axial released info on the CJ-7, I decided to build a YJ instead. Now, several months into the build and a price tag that could buy right about 3 and quickly approaching 4 CJ's (and I'm not done accumulating parts), I see they might be off back order next month. I don't even want one now because I have to finish this damn YJ before I get another rig. I will say that I appreciate having Vanquish close enough that after a few beers on a Sunday afternoon, I can order something I definitely do not need and have it by Tuesday. So that's great. Good thing I only just learned this. I waited a week for some Team KNK wheels. Man, that was hard. 30 "working days"? Not a chance. I'll wait years for a used one to pop up on the marketplace, and if it's cheap enough, I might drive 10 minutes to pick it up. I don't care how badly I want it. Not that I do. But if it was something I wanted, still no dice.

[@stabbyjosh7931]

I'm looking forward to Axialfest Badlands. I haven't missed one yet.

[@JamesPrill-hz1oj]

First time to Beat the creek, definitely worth the 7 hour drive, will definitely be back to this event, the hosts where amazing

[@davesharp5170]

Our family's favorite event is Axialfest Badlands. Haven't missed one. My kids talk about it year round to anyone who will listen.

[@kevingoodrich3050]

My must go to event since 2017 has been UTV Takeover at Coos Bay Oregon the third week in June. Think about heading up next year... I should have my 4 seater by then.

[@hyperc5249]

BTC 2024 was awesome! The weather was nice, the trails were perfect, and vendors row had 67 participants. I will be working BTF with FuritekUSA this year. This will be my first time at BTF, and I am looking forward to making that event. I will also be attending Axialfest at the Badlands. But... I'm realy looking forward to BTF.

[@mircbuilds]

Great Lakes Gauntlet here in Michigan. Brings people from tons of states. Awesome event on an awesome piece of property.

[@HobbyGrade]

Walter's RC park... best place for RC in west michigan

[@tiborbeetles1882]

There's not many events in the UK, this year I am going to UK Scale Nationals, previous years I've been to Southern Scale Trail and Funduro as well. Crawling in the UK is very much comprised of small local groups for the most part.

[@GrimJerr]

I've had zero $ for anything extra this year and my RC budget is tapped out. The only purchase I have planned all year is a set of clear Currie axles for my Phoenix kit, that is when I can start moving some $ into the budget. The distance to any event is a limiting factor to participation, I have lots of time, but with that comes no income, sad but true.

[@scotttaylor6604]

I am going to RC Fest in Tuscola IL. It’s a small town, but a great event that is huge! Much better than Horizon RC Fest.

[@Casitascrawlers]

It’s a one of a kind event because of the terrain Proline By The Fire is Rock Crawling heaven the event itself is so good very family oriented good access to everything clean restrooms god food but it’s the terrain that makes this event feel like you never want it to end. This will be my fourth year. See ya there. ❤🔥

[@AUBREYTHOMAS1979]

I want to do an Axial Fest. I'm on the other side of the world so it's a bucket list thing for me.... I'd bring my original AX-10 and both my Axial based scale builds . 6th scale Willys scratch build on AR60s and my version of the Bruiser Buggies that Clifton Slay used to build...

[@jasonsrcstuff9278]

Beat the Creek. This is the first time in years that I have missed it. But I will be attending Rocktober at the same location.

[@dennisreilley5272]

My First Proline By The Fire was last year and I will never not go again. Looking forward to going back this year

[@tylermatheson2118]

Definitely hitting axial fest and hopefully pro line by the fire

[@bbeckers24]

woohoo...got my MK07 order in!!!

[@JPWirt]

This year all my builds/focus is geared towards Apex & Crawlapalooza at Disney, OK later this year.

[@Poizdrc]

Proline by the fire for sure. Was an awesome event. Thx for giving my girls some stickers last year.

[@alankowalski8781]

I’m all about the Hoonacorn kits, saves me the money from ripping the stick electronics out and replacing all the garbage. I think one of the biggest misses is Arrma stoping to make the EXB kits.

[@CrawlerRuth]

I am planning on going to Axialfest West and Pro-Line By the Fire. I will be traveling from Idaho.

[@flintTC]

The new Hoonicorn/Hoonitruck builder’s kits are a nice upgrade. They take out the electronics, but they give you upgraded Factroy Team Shocks, adjustable turnbuckles, CVA drive shafts and swaybars. I think that’s a great trade off giving you the upgrades and allowing you to add your own electronics. This is more geared towards the more experienced RC hobbyists.

[@Siouxme4havingfun]

Crawlapalooza in Disney is my go to every year. So many options. Almost too much RC in one weekend.

[@timfile6777]

I love my idst USBC charger for topping off comp packs. Cool to see some more options Only big event I've been to was ECC last year. GA Rock Zombies Haul and Crawl is a great time as well. Need to get out west for PLBTF

[@bensmith3116]

Beat The Creek / Rocktober are definitely my go-tos, Axialfest Badlands is a real fun one too.

[@smfabricator753]

Axialfest has been my go to for years. This year I’ve decided to go to PLBTF instead.

[@Chris-Py-rc]

I'll be in Colorado the week before that event, but trying to make it to plbtf this year

[@patrikmoller3643]

I want to go to that Super scale event in Germany, a few friends where there some years ago and said it was amazing, just what you expect from a german event focused on nerdy stuff

[@longtalltexanrc3358]

I would love to go to PLBTF but being so far away, I don’t see it happening. I recently went to Texas Crawlfest for the first time and plan on going back year after year.

[@JUSTHAVEFUNRC]

Is it worth going? I got stationed in Louisiana at the start of this year, but Didn’t go Becuase I only found out about it a week before.

[@longtalltexanrc3358]

@@JUSTHAVEFUNRC it was a good time for me. I’m also only 2-1/2 hours away so it wasn’t a long drive. The scale trail and hanging out with other RC nerds made it well worth the trip.

[@JUSTHAVEFUNRC]

@@longtalltexanrc3358 it’s about 7 hours for me. And BTC is 12ish. I had just gotten here recently. So 2025 I’m hoping to make it.

[@Casitascrawlers]

That’s awesome though you have a yearly local event just like people that live near the Location of PLBTF for me it’s not local but a 2 1/2 hr. drive not that bad and each year I try & plan the trip better God willing this will be my 4th PLBTF this year last year this year I’m planning on going early & camping well sleeping in a vehicle. You can rent a car get there Friday & park inside & sleep in your vehicle. One day I’ll plan on traveling to a maybe Axialfest up North. But PLBTF seems kind of unique & after going my first year was hooked & every year right after it’s over I’m on count down to next year. It’s well worth it. It’s unique because the location is like Rock crawling heaven & after 3yrs in a row have only scratched the surface of areas I’ve crawled.

[@madmikecustomrcrockcrawlers]

Jefferson state jamboree is the best in northern California. Pro line by the fire isn't to bad to go to. The only two events I go to. RC palooza is the best in the pnw.

[@Sysiphos]

The only RC events anywhere around here are small(ish) comps, maybe if I'm bored enough to travel an hour

[@brokennib1]

Was going to Axialfest (west) for years, but in the last few I just wasn't feel'in it (gets pretty old after awhile) Pro Line BTF Is great, but hard to get accommodations, and overall, that park is not real big, and sleeping in the back of my truck for a week loses it's appeal over time. I like to keep to local events if possible

[@ares333x2]

I'm really looking forward to attending the USB-C charger yearly convention this year! Super excited it's at Daytona Beach and they're going to have a keg stand competition!!! 🍺💪🤣

[@bradsnyder1016]

The Rcaddict Tiny Tire Trek Through The Woods is the bomb !!!

[@donaldwarren3928]

I went to the beat the creek event,first time and loved it.went with my sons and our ladies

[@ericzencka2641]

PLBTF is at the top of the list. This will be my fourth time to Axialfest Badlands which is a great time. The Gauntlet in Michigan is always fun.

[@JThelen1031]

Beat The Creek is relatively close to me, 2-3 hour drive. I'd like to get to Proline by the Fire at some point, since that always seems to be the "if you can only pick one, pick this" event for folks.

[@openoutlaw]

My wife and I have 2 events that we have to go to every year. AxialFest because we take the Grandkids there and Pro Line By The Fire is just for us. Those are the 2 mandatory events with PLBTF being the favorite now since AxialFest is not at Cisco Grove. In about 5yrs I will retire from the Railroad and we will be traveling all across the country to RC events. I plan on getting my pilot certificate also but it will be full time RC all day everyday.

[@eddytoy9496]

Had a great time at “Injora the Gathering’s Austar Weekend”… I mean Beat the Creek🤣 the number of mutants and their eBay specials that looked like a kindergartner built were kinda discouraging to serious builders, but hey, everybody had a great time, especially with all the chronic smoke hovering above the campgrounds all weekend. Looking forward to Axialfest and others this summer.

[@TheRCBuildersPost]

Really? Lol. You're really going to shame people over a toy truck? 🤣

[@jensenleblanc]

Hey You! Another 311 reference haha. Hoping to make it to AxialFest West again, haven’t been since 2018.

[@michaelmalmstein9698]

We hit Ledgestock every year. I would love to attend Beat the Creek, Proline by the Fire, AxialFest, and that rc expo.... I can't remember what it's called

[@danytremblay6168]

The nearest event from where I live is about 350 km and the one that I go to every year since 2019 (2020 and 2021 was off because of the pandemic) is about 600 km from my home

[@DanBrando]

Good update thank you

[@henrysimas4747]

i bought my SCX6 from a local hobby shop that was closing for $800. cash the owner was retiring so he was selling everything at discounted price if you paid in cash

[@user-ng9ht1tt4r]

Recently attended the Jefferson State Jamboree in Yreka, will attend every year if possible. I would like to make a Proline by the fire or Axial fest on the west coast some day.

[@cookeemon67]

see you guys at we rock! gonna be awesome

[@frederickbehn5610]

The USB C chargers are actually awesome new!

[@xr70man]

Wish some of these events would come to New England. Time constraints stop me from going to the ones out west

[@robbinthehood94]

farmfest is in mass in june!

[@xr70man]

@@robbinthehood94 I’ll have to check it out!! Thanks

[@idworkhard]

That's from BTF2 with the whitewall tires of the 1950's. BTF3 car is actually on railway wheels.

[@Landgustavo4x4]

my favorite event is the camp trail adventure, the biggest RC event here in brazil that happens in april, unfortunatly i didnt go this year. beside this camp trail adventure is dificult to find RC crawler event in brazil, i hope this year have more.

[@oldphartrc]

Beat the creek is amazing this was my second year. Wouldn't mind hitting up Axialfest but I can't afford to do both.

[@darrielfox3109]

I would like to go to pro line by the fire if i lived closer. We have an event in Michigan called The Great Lakes Gauntlet that takes place at a rc park called Walter's RC Park. I try to make every year. Its a great time.

[@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide]

always a good video, the apex hoonitruck kit might be a model i consider, sort of wanted one for a while.....thoug dont know what i would do with one

[@Jackd.Up.Rc.]

Most likely going to by the fire for my graduation/ birthday, real excited

[@LoudTechRyan]

It would be cool if you started featuring Injora Releases as a good filler for the weekly Scale news, Their always coming out with new things Budget related

[@onereed333]

BTC is an awesome event!. I was surprised that Vanquish didn't make a vendor appearance.

[@lancephelps4871]

I would like to go to the Bone Yard!

[@fallencrawlerrc4587]

Beat The Creek over axialfest badlands hands down. Would love to travel more get out to Colorado and Utah and axialfest west just haven’t had the opportunity yet

[@kenharju3418]

I do one major event a year. The past two years has been Beat The Creek. Definitely worth the 14 hr drive. But, might be time for something different.

[@sir2honda]

Hoping USTE comes back next year! It's been a blast the other times I've been!

[@rc-ingaroundamerica8792]

Was hoping to hit up Axialfest west this year since I'm so close, but my job ends a week prior so imma miss it again, lol

[@TheDudeRc]

I bought my Rlaarlo within 30 seconds of them going live for sale. Wish I would have paid for the expedited shipping as i didnt notice that the free shipping took so dang long. :( IDK if i even made it in time to get the free parts.

[@daveday439]

THE GREAT LAKES GAUNTLET, in Michigan September 20 - 24

[@aegixxer1]

I really need to get to PLBTF. It's one of those that always sneaks up on me and I end up not having the time to go.

[@SaltPondRC]

Relax Warm Love RC. Can you feel it? I bet you can.

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

I like to go to a regular club race at Wagner park in Williamstown New Jersey for a 1/5 race .

[@matharris3618]

Rock Dogz Camp n Crawl . BC Canada .. every September

[@Andy_C_aka_Cliff_McCrawl]

Would love to make it out to Morrison in June but it’s not in the cars for me this year.

[@nycr6biker796]

That’s from the first movie. They put 50’s style wheels on it.

[@truckerjeff1987]

Iowa rc outlaws camp and crawl in coming up soon June 6-9

[@bbeckers24]

I'm ordering today and waiting. Oh, and it doesn't go on sale til noon est so it isn't on sale just yet.

[@leehall3181]

Someday I want to make it for Beat The Creek.

[@dirtberger4533]

#1 Proline By The Fire. #2 Axial Fest. Then not sure.

[@FeralRC]

MK-07 does look like a nice addition to our collection. Maybe we'll wait for a better body. We just aren't Jeep people. Rlaarlo is not one to release a platform with different bodies so we're not holding out much hope.

[@alankowalski8781]

They never put the SCX10’s on sale. I e been waiting for ever for a sale on the Gladiator.

[@ashleyconnelley1856]

I’m not waiting 30 working days for anything lmao when I want it I want it now

[@glennhobbs59]

Ledgestock is the best east coast event NH

[@TOYitCUTE]

axial scx6 still best truck in the large scale

[@Shane_S.]

I haven't been to any big events yet, but I'm really hoping to make it out to PLBTF this year 🤞

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It's one of the best events I've ever attended.

[@rc-daily]

I just want the files for the chassis jigs!!!!

[@TheDudeRc]

BTW, Rlaarlo already sold out of the brass weights :(

[@CurlyTheCat]

Furry Weekend Atlanta 2025 will supposedly have an indoor crawler course added near the board game room because SOMEBODY brought a custom skinned Axial Capra in 2023 (wonder who coulda done that), and at FWA 2024 there was a convoy of at least a dozen tiny trucks circling the con space along with an assortment of RC crawlers and buggies on display at the board games room. This is still scuttlebutt at this point, but Staff said they’re working on the logistics of making this happen. This is especially nice because I’ve nearly been kicked out of Golden State FurCon and Denfur for running my Capra around.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

This reminds me of the scene from Wayne’s world where the security guard had way too much specific information 😂 But hell yeah for mixing the hobbies!

[@steveguimarin3303]

Kelley Park Vintage VW club meet in San Jose Historical park.

[@chrisstatz5801]

I would love to be able to make it to Proline by the fire at some time and meet up with you and Matt

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Definitely try and make it happen. It's going to be a great event!

[@marktree887]

I’ll be attending The Great Lakes Gauntlet.

[@dustinvandewater7022]

Blue rocks recon g6

[@jarek.o2663]

I'll go to OFFmaniaRC 2024 in Poland. In my opinion, it is one of the best events in Central Europe.

[@petejones6827]

i wonder if rllarlo is gonna do the sold out fast tactic where they say they have 500 up for sale when its really like 200-300 those sell and then they say we are sold out they are such a hot item. this creates a false market that amplifies sells on the second and third runs.

[@petejones6827]

those power hobby pins look exactly like the injora 1.3 inch pins

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Mostly because neither company does much in terms of unique design. They just copy something existing to fit a size.

[@bbeckers24]

Had hoped to go to USTE 🙄

[@corybenway6562]

I'm surprised that you didn't mention that the Associated SR7 was recalled and pulled from shelves and not available on some sites. It was because of them using deans connectors on a 6s system and catching fire from what I heard.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

No way!!! Was this shown anywhere?

[@corybenway6562]

@@HarleyDesignsInc no it kinda flew under the radar from what I've seen. There is a couple videos on KZbin. Amain doesn't have it in stock...

[@andyb9994]

I have no problem waiting 30 days...it could be 6 month shipping and I wouldn't mind 🤔