FIRST LOOK! Kraken VESLA.5 C1E Unboxing Video

[@DoubleClutchProductions]

I look forward to see how it rips

[@DDMSteveB]

I didn't realize you were the one that were on the live stream with KPOP last night! Thanks for stopping by and checking my video out! I will get a driving video put together and will discuss the driving characteristics. I will also do some more in depth videos while I install some of the upgrade parts that were sent along with the kit to show the details of the transmission/steering and overall layout etc. The weather turned to total garbage just recently so I need to make a day trip to get to a place worthy of the maiden run!

[@DoubleClutchProductions]

@@DDMSteveB ha ha right on, we've all been waiting to see this thing shredd, I look forward to doing business with you very soon👍😎

[@scalebuildersguild]

I've been keeping an eye on Kraken for awhile lately. Looks like a strong construction! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@DDMSteveB]

Yeah! They got their start with building options for the HPI Baja This roll cage is a direct fit on your Baja...

[@scalebuildersguild]

@@DDMSteveB STOP MAKING ME SPEND MONEY!

[@DDMSteveB]

@@scalebuildersguild part with all your loonies and twonies!!!

[@SmithRCStudios]

Hey Steve. That’s a good look for ya with the beard there my friend. 👍🏽 And wow! That vehicle seems fantastic! Can’t wait to get one here in my studio. I plan to have one as soon as they come out if everything works out. Great unboxing and very informative! Great job Steve. Great to see ya and looking forward to having one of these in my studio as well. Cheers

[@DDMSteveB]

Thanks Luis! I am going to head for some warmer spots down south this week so I can put together some videos running this thing!

[@SmithRCStudios]

@@DDMSteveB looking forward to the vids brother. 😊 👍🏽

[@brandonjones5096]

"They are only this clean once" Gosh, yeah that hits the soul hard lol.

[@DDMSteveB]

Me: "You should probably get all of your nice photos done before you drive it" Evil me: "See how high you can launch it"

[@brandonjones5096]

@@DDMSteveB lol yeah I'd have that same struggle if I was in a dealers situation. It'd be so hard to not try and instantly launch it over my house.

[@InActionPrductions]

Nah after a while youll need to do a full tear down. Took it down to the bolts. Anything that could come apart was apart and every peice cleaned and polished. Had mine (baja 5t) almost a decade now! But also did some upgrades and a make over at the same time.

[@rollwiththepunches5932]

Awwww that controller is so cute.🤗

[@kpopRC]

OK.... THAT'S A BIG BOX!

[@DDMSteveB]

That's what HE said.

[@puddleduckist]

Such a wicked rc, thunder rc wails on his and they survive crazy jumps and crashes! Crazy that its 1700.00 and the remote is so cheap looking. Definitely a wicked 5th scale beast!

[@paintendaveextremecollisio8057]

Great Video. Thanks for sharing.👍

[@raya4393]

Love that chassis! The cage reminds me of the one I got for my Baja which is a awesome cage. Definitely will have to get me one of these!

[@-mystical-16]

I can’t wait to see your next video review of you driving it. An electric model is tempting but when I buy one I’ll probably be more happy with the two stroke gas engine.

[@js64984]

Everything looks great apart from that flat Chassis, being flat I think it will bend

[@fariacarlton]

Amazing vid Steve. Can’t wait to see the bash videos 💥

[@EVERYDAYRC]

Looks like a Beefy Machine! I really liked the look of the prototype body! Would have been cool! Excited to see the performance of this beast! Good to see ya Steve! 😊✌️

[@DDMSteveB]

I agree - it was pretty sweet but at the same time pretty polarizing for people. It is a little more conservative to go with an option everyone likes!

[@cyclonerc1625]

👍👍 Really Cool. Thank's for Sharing 💯✌

[@DDMSteveB]

Thanks for stopping by and having a watch!

[@jaymitchrc]

All that money and they send the car with a losi mini b radio. Sheesh.

[@puddleduckist]

💯 agreed! For 1700 at least send something nicer, even though most folks use their own but still, there's much cheaper rcs that have nicer rtr radios.

[@stevencarr290]

Wait a minute that remote wasn't in the box when you pulled car out the box you already opened it lol. It's a beast for sure

[@DDMSteveB]

This was genuinely an unscripted authentic unboxing. Honestly I was questioning doing this whole thing over because seeing the giant hole DHL punched in the box completely put me off track and affected my whole presentation BUT I am always trying to be transparent and original in how I portray what I put out.

[@ClevelandRips]

Looks awesome man! I can’t wait to get one!! 🤜💥🤛 new subscriber here!

[@fasterthanasupercar846]

Steve is the RC master!

[@DDMSteveB]

My buddy! Thank you!

[@MrMan-ol4ic]

Yeah, for 1,699.00 it better come with a better radio, and a taco!

[@eprohoda]

guy.stuning job~ 💫

[@SoldierBoy3064]

the size is amazing

[@DDMSteveB]

Large scale is a pretty fun segment of the hobby . Everyone needs to try it out!

[@jewes77]

Beautiful!

[@7philly5]

Awesome looking buggy! What batteries are you going to use or do you recommend?

[@lonewolf6169]

minimum 9000mah 100c

[@DDMSteveB]

I have been using CNHL 8200 LiHV batteries, 4S. They have worked extremely well. They don't fit the battery box perfectly but I am able to make them work.

[@OGRadGrow]

Nice

[@lonewolf6169]

i already ordered mine yesterday! can’t wait to get it!! what batteries are compatible? because the kraken lipo battery are ready out of stock!

[@DDMSteveB]

That is excellent! The battery dimensions I list in the video @6:21 The length and width are less important than height as you have a pretty tall amount of space to fit batteries. You can use up to 8S. I found some through CNHL. They are 8200 mah LiHV packs. I needed to use my own connector (I changed out to QS8 on the batteries and speed controller). They are a bit of a tight fit in the battery tray by about 4mm but I made them work.

[@lonewolf6169]

@@DDMSteveB steve i think i spoke with you days ago to order a kraken because im from puerto rico and you help me to ordering

[@DDMSteveB]

@@lonewolf6169 Yes that was me!

[@lonewolf6169]

@@DDMSteveB thanks for your costumer service and help me to get the kraken!! they are ready out of stock in kraken rc!!

[@lukenukem1164]

Will they do a rolling chassis? A max 4 would be interesting 🤔

[@DDMSteveB]

I mean...12S would be real interesting in this thing now that I have driven it some. I think it would handle a huge amount of power.

[@eddierivera8910]

Nice! 😎

[@DDMSteveB]

Thank you Eddie!

[@smokefathersbbq]

Looks cool, but that chassis won’t stay straight for long.

[@JasonPerrinRCVlogs]

That is very nice. I really like that. I'm an odd duck. I have always preferred 2wd when it comes to the true 1/5 cars. I better start saving. :)

[@DDMSteveB]

I am refreshing the tracking number on my battery shipment every hour! I am really anxious to see how a brand new designed 2WD runs too! Kraken cars have always been a FUN car to drive. My original RTR VEKTA is my most favorite 1/5 to drive.

[@JasonPerrinRCVlogs]

@@DDMSteveB I am impressed that they went with rebranded Max 5, and not the rebranded max 6 like the DBXL-E. Nice and beefy.

[@AWcinema]

Heck yea!!!!

[@illic0]

😮😮😮

[@peterago1082]

i love it

[@danielkmit4145]

No way that new DDM video and a 1/5

[@Hampshireshooting]

Nice 🎉 worth more thn some people cars 😅😅

[@paulclancy2404]

I like it I may get one but that radio is embarrassing lol. Those come with losi mini t rtr . And alot smaller rtr rcs they should just included a flysky gt5 its not much more and quality radio . I need to hit you guys up for some parts for my 5ive t .

[@AnthonyELombardi]

Badass dude

[@michaeldev5962]

VS LOSI DBXL 2.0?

[@DDMSteveB]

Very different machines. 2WD vs 4WD? I am fairly certain this will take the top speed crown. It is so lightweight and there is plenty of space for gearing choices. Personal preference but based on looks alone I like the VESLA.

[@michaeldev5962]

I didnt know vesla is a 2wd

[@Therealpicodogg]

Shout out to DHL 😂😂😂😂

[@TheTimPilot]

Funny thing is, in my language "vesla" means "little girl". And this thing aint tiny 😅

[@DDMSteveB]

😲😲😲

[@jj78rcclub]

Is this worth $900?

[@DDMSteveB]

@@jj78rcclub definitely

[@MRCG68]

THANKS MAN !! buy wwhhyy is it soo briiiight its way to much , is tehre no one in usa who can drive rc without having over brightness ?? ;p ;p ITS A JOKE DON"T SHOOT !!

[@Victic005]

It'll be better if it was a kit.

[@clayton8465]

It shouldn’t be rtr that radio. Lol. Nobody who buys it will use that radio.

[@InActionPrductions]

How cheap can they be with putting a radio like that with it 🤦‍♂️ lol. Be better off seller with out it and just letting people buy their own. What a rip off to have to pay for that dinky junk to upgrade it to something decent right away..

[@Nobody-dc8dp]

If it works and last, then it's fine. Your paying for the rig anyways. The radio is the easy upgrade you can do.

[@whoop-tangfpv1887]

DHL is always trash

[@jeff9062]

Just needs a gas engine, shameful waste of a good chassis.

[@DDMSteveB]

Why not BOTH???

[@jeff9062]

@@DDMSteveB Too heavy. Nothing beats the power and weight of 2-stroke.

[@DDMSteveB]

@@jeff9062 There is a gasoline version and a brushless electric version. I did an unbox of the electric model as that is what I received first. A gas model was delivered recently, it was the car used in the Kraken promotional video so not fresh/brand new like this one.

[@jeff9062]

@@DDMSteveB I'll have to check that out, gas & go is the ticket! 😉

[@jj78rcclub]

​@@jeff9062 I got a brand new gas one if you're interested. $1400