"Going BIG" 12s ARRMA MEGA Kraton with 560kv Max4!!!

[@Tattoosandtoys]

Man. Freaking beast. Insane. I know it’s nothing like being there. But u can hear the power and energy that thing is moving around even thru the camera.

[@richduperbash2966]

Thank you Brother 🤗. She makes the ground shake. The reverb from the wheels on throttle is nuts 😂

[@Tattoosandtoys]

@@richduperbash2966 yeah it is

[@KevinTalbotTV]

1st, boom!

[@JustinBobby-l1u]

But she took 3-4 stories love it arrma tough

[@DHONGORDY95]

Killer rig and run Rich She's a beautiful beast 😍and oweweee orange darling ❤you all did so well 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks so much Dhon 🤗. Big girl is crazy fun with the longer wheelbase and 12s power!!! Orangy was ripping hard out there 😍. Super fun group bash 🤙🤙

[@3SonsRC]

Sikkkk run there my dear friend, looks Like you had a blast with the RC Community as well. Killing that Mega and Orange Darling big ol triples with the Mega were just proof that the big Kraton Rules the skies🚀💪😎 M2Cified FTW brother, Hope you and the family are well, great stuff my friend

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks so very much Brother Dennis 🤗. What a fun group session long overdue. Was totally cringing for the water levels to go down so I could hammer this Mega monster wide open 😂. So rare to have the lot completely empty 🚀🚀. Still shocked at how awesome she rips and fly's on 12s!!! Getting Darling back out was a treat as always. Hope all is well with you too Brother 🍻😎💪👊👊

[@Captinfun101]

You are by far the king of the big rig air time. So good to see you back out with one . Appreciate all the tips you give freely for helping with reliability. Throughly enjoyed. 🤙🏻

[@richduperbash2966]

Thank you Brother. Love this Big girl 😍. Hope the tips prove helpful. Truly appreciate the kind words my friend 🍻

[@AldoLoyal]

What a beast of a RC 12 S is no joke for sure. Awesome rip at the lake Rich and the lake was looking beautiful in the background look like a fun day for sure with the friends. It’s amazing what this car can handle with that big power system. Also, orange darling looked sexy as all at the end. Thanks for sharing the fun times Rich looked awesome.

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks so much Brother Aldo 🤗. Been waiting months for the water level to drop at the lake. The Mega K12s blows me away with her crazy power and handling. The Max4 is so smooth, yet ferocious on full throttle 😂. Grateful to get out with friends in good weather. It was warm, but not in the 100's like this week. Orangy was ripping again 😍🚀🚀

[@reidlavigne8069]

Rich, I would LOVE to see your RC collection! You should make a video of all your rigs over the years!

[@richduperbash2966]

I'll definitely consider it Brother 🤗

[@shawnscott9704]

Man you’re seriously jiving with that right now man. I always watch all your vids some of the best air control and driving I’ve seen you do for sure. 👏🏻👍

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks so very much for the kind words and support Brother 🙏

[@ZeuZLoD]

As always another epic bashing vid!! Man that Kraton on 12s is on another level of its own.

[@richduperbash2966]

Thank you Brother 👊. Big Girl is a different animal with this setup 👀🤙🤙

[@darksunridah]

This is incredible. 12s on the Kraton is just perfect

[@richduperbash2966]

Yes indeed Brother 😜!!!

[@donniemarks94]

So fast and stable arrma tough 💪🏻🇺🇸

[@DozersRCPlay-vf4pd]

Spectacular! Thanks for always helping with good, useful information! 🤟 Rockstar driving skills!!!

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks so very much Brother 🤗. Truly appreciate it 🍻

[@AmpRC]

The Beast is incredible! Great job-great video!

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks so much Brother 🤗. Truly appreciate it 🍻

[@GreatLakesRC]

Amazing 12s bash Rich! Definitely a beast with the max4 set up 👍 Great to see Orange Darling out there

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks so much Brother Aaron 🤗. Such a blast ripping this monster!!! Crazy how well she handles despite the extra weight. The 560kv feels so explosive yet ultra smooth too. Getting Orange D out is always a delight 🚀🚀

[@FishHardGetLucky]

So sick. Great build.

[@richduperbash2966]

Thank you Brother 🙏. Super addictive setup 😱

[@FishHardGetLucky]

@@richduperbash2966 yeah. I was telling myself to not watch this 🤣 Thing sounds like a utv 🤣

[@richduperbash2966]

​@@FishHardGetLuckyLMAO 😂

[@StaunchSoldier]

My kraton watching this vid like 😮. As soon as i thought i wish i could build my 8s like yours, you spoke those don't be intimidated words of encouragement. Now im motivated to 🔧 Great vid as always and thanks for all you do .

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks so very much Brother 🤗. Truly appreciate it and hope this was motivating 🍻

[@StaunchSoldier]

@@richduperbash2966 you're welcome brother 🤗.

[@ernestking7348]

Dude the freaking torque! That Kraton was absolutely rotating like a 1/8th scale rc, holy shit!

[@richduperbash2966]

Yeah she's a Beast with that huge unit 😂

[@Kevin-dutch-rc]

Great weather over there man. Sick bash!!❤

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks Brother 😊. We lucked out with blue skies and a light breeze.

[@woodlakerc7047]

always nice to see your vids

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks Brother 🍻

[@BeautyBeastRC]

metal steering links is such a must upgrade imo. My gpm ones have been holding up great and it eliminates a lot of slop. Great video Rich!!

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks so much Brother 🤗. GPM does make some nice parts. Appreciate the feedback my friend!!! 🍻

[@kevinlhighfill]

Love your videos buddy!

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks so much Kevin 🍻

[@paulgaddini]

BAD ASS RIG BROTHER RICH!!

[@richduperbash2966]

Thank you Brother 😁

[@hippywildchildracing]

100% your the very best high flying basher on you tube. Maybe some day I will get me a mega 12 kraton. Great video keep them coming.

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks so much for the kind words Brother 🤗. This 12s Mega Kraton is such a fun, powerful Beast!!! Never bashed anything quite like her. 🍻

[@bakermob29]

Daymnn! Ya’ll are going 12s now?????!!!! I haven’t been around the hobby for a while. I’m really missing it. I may ease back in now.💯💯💯💯

[@phillybrc]

Woww Rich I can t beileve an RC this big moves like this. Mad torque and suspension set up nicely. I love the fast , long, low sends...it doesnt get upset when landing. I gotta see this thing in real-life! (at the lake bash-spot preferably!) LOL. wicked vid.

[@richduperbash2966]

Thank you Brother Phil 🤗. I feel the same way. Still shocked she can move this well for being almost 37lbs fully loaded 😂. I was so skeptical with the added weight, but the longer Mega wheelbase and ridiculous 12s Max 4 combo proved me wrong. She handles awesome and gets the crazy power down to the ground perfectly 👌. Big Girl is a different animal with the Mega setup and the fun factor is ridiculous 😂. Truly appreciate it Brother!!! 🍻😎💪👊👊

[@michaeldasilva-eu7bd]

What are you running for diff fluid weights?

[@goin4brokerc]

Awesomeness brother Rich💪💪🚀🚀🔥🔥 Thats the first ive seen of a MEGA Kraton platform. Wow...just wow what a monster. That must feel like nothing else driving that bohemeth dialed in like that💯 I see my future build. It made that Xmaxx look small😂🍻

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks so much Brother 🤗. Yeah this monster is unlike anything I've ever bashed before. Big Girl took on a new life with the Mega chassis and Max4 on 12s 😱🚀🚀

[@GeddyRC]

Can’t imagine how it must feel to drive that thing, Rich! Must be such a rush, just hearing it rip by the camera is .. wow. The sound it makes 😂 crazy!

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks Brother 🤙. Yes indeed, definitely a rush ripping this monster!!! The power and torque is insane 😂. Love hearing those tires rip the ground 😍

[@surfside75]

Now that is the most unreal Kraton I've seen. My all metal Mojave 6s is riding on the m2c chassis and is just the very best you can get -made in the USA❤

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks Brother 😊. I'm so grateful for M2C Racing and proud to be a part of the testing process. Mitch and Avery are a true American father and son dream team. 🍻

[@m2cracing168]

INSANE bash with the MEGA KRATON!!!! A TRIPLE!?!?!!?! Jeez Louise! Orange darling is looking good with the new body! New ramp is KRAZY BIG!!! Thanks for punishing the parts!!!

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks so much Brother Avery 🤗. So impressed with this wild beast Mega Kraton!!! She flew way further than I expected 😂. Thanks for this incredible upgrade option. Absolutely completely exceeded my expectations. The fun factor is ridiculous 😱🤣🤣

[@Boye310]

Nice! I have the arrma Kraton 1/5 8s blx just sitting in my closet sadly, was thinking of selling it......but watching your video reminded me why I bought it in the frist place lol.

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks Brother 🤗. The bigger 8s EXB shocks, camber links, and split center bracing really changed the durability with this platform. ARRMA also revised the A arms awhile back. This platform has so much potential. Having a true large scale drivetrain helps 💪. Putting bigger electronics in really changes the whole experience 😍

[@JustinBobby-l1u]

Wow you seriously launch it even with the added weight she took it easily, Arrma with some mods is like wow honestly, going to try this on my outcast 8s

[@richduperbash2966]

Yeah I'm loving this Beast Brother 😍. The Mega Outcast would be epic too!!!

[@thomasnichols4870]

That thing is a beast and I want one so bad

[@richduperbash2966]

Yes indeed Brother 👊. The Mega Kraton 12s is a Monster 😱🚀🚀

[@bmxguy73]

xxx main dudes would be stoked!

[@dougdishler2086]

Just sickening fast !!!!! Wow

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks Doug 🤗. It's easy to run out of space going full throttle 😂. She rips hard.

[@itsamk18-ish]

I need a huge sand covered parking lot, that looks super fun drifting on the sandy asphalt.

[@richduperbash2966]

Yes indeed Brother 😜!!! I feel blessed to have a spot like this nearby. The sand makes traction a little hectic and unpredictable, but crazy fun 100% 😱🤣🤣

[@itsamk18-ish]

@@richduperbash2966 yeah,the best i get is when we get a little snow and ice but i think the sand would be better. Guess I’ll have to take the family on vacation so i can drift on sand 😂🤣

[@FTG777]

Man, what a spendy build but it's got me dreamin!

[@richduperbash2966]

Yeah she's not a cheap build, but the end result is friggin awesome 😱🚀🚀

[@kaiarneberg9203]

Mx57 ARE belted.

[@richduperbash2966]

Mine aren't. They're made of ultra durable anti ballooning compound, but they do balloon a bit on power. Even says so in the product description from Proline. www.prolineracing.com/product/1-6-badlands-mx57-front-rear-5.7%E2%80%9D-tires-mounted-on-raid-8x48-removable-24mm-hex-wheels-2-black/PRO1019811.html

[@Hungrybird474]

Dang dude . I didn’t even know they had a max4 😮. I seen the size of the max5 next to the max6 and it was a big difference .

[@richduperbash2966]

Yeah the Max4 is huge 😂. The motor is bigger than a coke can and the ESC makes the Max5 look kinda small. I had my doubts about the handling with the added weight, but I was wrong. The power difference is nuts 👀

[@wtfmimshag]

Props dude, you're throwing that thing around like its a 14th scale wltoys lol

[@richduperbash2966]

Thank you Brother 😂. She moves like a smaller scale with the crazy power on tap 🚀🚀

[@michaellatini9294]

Awesome video bro..she's a beast I was wondering what shock oil are you running and what about diff cups that work with the ultimate driveshafts from M2C? Thanks bro.

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks Brother 🤗. I'm running 40 weight shock oil. Dialed down the spring collars to set the preload to about arms level with the ground with her fully loaded. Not sure if the oversized M2C outdrive cups have been released yet 🤔. They pair with the overkiil shafts and pins I'm testing out.

[@michaellatini9294]

@@richduperbash2966 Thank you , yeah your right I've checked M2C website today and I still don't see them. Hopefully soon, thanks again.

[@petegoodbashrc1520]

Sick vid 👊,so does the body need adjusting to fit ?

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks Pete 🤗. Yes, I dremeled the body holes 1/4" longer in both directions to make up the extra 1/2" of length.

[@Keepnit_100]

Nice bash session!!! Quick question, how often are you changing out driveshaft pins in the “Orange Darling”?

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks Brother 🙂. I don't get much wear or breakages with my 6s driveshaft pins. I'd say very seldom.

[@samb1818]

Great session rich. Is this your only 12s rig?

[@richduperbash2966]

Thank you Brother 🤗. Yes this is my only 12s rig. I've bashed my friend's 12s Losi's through the years before, but the Mega Kraton moves totally different. Never imagined she would handle this awesome. 🍻

[@dub2536]

impressive af! o7

[@alankowalski8781]

Have you had a chance to try that new Mad Max esc that’s 12s at 400amps continuous yet? “Supposedly”, it’s built on a Max 4 just beefed up.

[@richduperbash2966]

No I haven't, but it sounds interesting 🤔

[@nilsahlf6297]

🤠😎🤠

[@kevinlhighfill]

The 8s EXB or the 6s EXB? Only funds in the till for one or the other!

[@richduperbash2966]

I'd say 6s EXB RTR. 🍻

[@kevinlhighfill]

Thanks Rich!

[@richduperbash2966]

​@@kevinlhighfillyou bet Brother 👊

[@mattmckie6967]

Rich.. can u help me please...I've built a version 1 exb 8s.. Castle motor. Uprated different but inwant to ask how much play should be in the rear diff pinion... clicking noise but different are all of. The pinion moves back and forth to much for me

[@richduperbash2966]

Hey Matt 👊. There's play built into the design with the front and rear diff pinion (input) gears. Some guys add a shim behind the gear in the gear box, I never have. I just use the single stock shim on the crown gear side bearing. If you're having clicking on throttle like a slipping gear, make sure the teeth look good and you don't have a crack in the bulkhead or diff cup itself.

[@mattmckie6967]

@@richduperbash2966 so much respect for your reply rich. Thanks. From the 🇬🇧

[@mattmckie6967]

Diff... you knew what I meant . Ha

[@richduperbash2966]

You bet Brother 🍻

[@mattmckie6967]

@richduperbash2966 hey rich. I found the culprit that was clicking. . Slipping gear inside the rear diff. I'm going to shim it somehow. Thanks brother. . P.s I had my 6s exb out yesterday.. man I forgot how much of an animal it is. . I'm never going to put it on 8s.. 6s is already to much

[@eddiecastro5088]

Have you ran it on the lake yet?????

[@richduperbash2966]

She would probably backflip into the abyss with paddle tires 😂

[@eddiecastro5088]

@@richduperbash2966 Uh do a shallow run

[@tonylamas8682]

Can you provide me link of the m5 helicoil kit please thanks

[@richduperbash2966]

No problem Tony 🤙. Bought mine off Amazon. XT AUTO 30pcs Stainless Steel M5 x 0.8mm Thread Repair Insert Kit Compatible Hand Tool Set for Auto Repairing a.co/d/5cT7Map

[@never-stock-rc2968]

How does ealr moorhead jump 8 inches off the groumd breaks everything and you just semd to the moon and your good Rich?? Oh yea the best rc parts company "M2C" "RACING"!!!

[@richduperbash2966]

Can't speak for Earl, but you gotta land clean, especially with these big girls from height 😂. No doubt the M2C upgrades help. especially when playing rough 🍻🤙🤙

[@mattmckie6967]

He must have a semi truck full of them. 1 per jump

[@richduperbash2966]

LMAO 😂

[@mattmckie6967]

@richduperbash2966 if there wasn't a huge ocean between us I'd be there bashing with you with my fleet .... 6 xmaxx. 3 maxx. 4 kratons . Rustler. Trx4 and 6 . Boats, drones and drift cars..... but I'm here watching it rain in Manchester 🇬🇧 trying to fit a new transmission in a c class mercedes.

[@mattmckie6967]

Your viewer communication is above and beyond the normal youtuber. Keep it up.

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks Matt, I try. Sometimes I miss notifications. 🍻

[@mattmckie6967]

@richduperbash2966 is there a way I can message you privately? I appreciate your privacy if there isn't.

[@tonylamas8682]

🐝🐝🐘🐘🫡🫡

[@jagergerg9771]

Insane power, can’t wait to build a MegaOutcast, I mostly already had the Outcast upgraded with M2C and Vitavon. Are you still running the original diffs and drive cups?

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks Brother 🤗. Diffs are original gears with oversized M2C outdrive cups and shafts. Diff cups are ARRMA aluminum upgraded.

[@jagergerg9771]

@@richduperbash2966 excellent info thank you very much for the feedback.

[@dansgarage5121]

Thats a ton of weight there man. I don't really get it. More tonnage less rpms, explain your gain here. A castle 1100kv has bucket loads of torque more than ever required. Help me see the light. Great vid as usual.

[@richduperbash2966]

Thanks Dan 🤗. My buddy Victor runs the Castle 1100kv in his K8s and it's fast with great torque. The 560kv on 12s with 42/39 gearing is heavier no question, but the torque is on a different level. The longer Mega wheelbase truly gets the power down awesome with fantastic handling 😍. I'm not arguing one setup is better than the other, just know this rig is unlike anything I've ever ran.

[@dansgarage5121]

@@richduperbash2966 More is always better! Thanks for your explanation.

[@WilliamWhite-bo6nu]

@@richduperbash2966do you have any suggestions with mod 1.5 gearing?

[@richduperbash2966]

​@@WilliamWhite-bo6nudepends on which size KV you go with and how big the gears are too (what will fit). Which brand 1.5 gears are you considering 🤔

[@WilliamWhite-bo6nu]

@@richduperbash2966 the mod 1.5 gears will be for the Mega Kraton 70125 560kv motor. I’m thinking using a mod 1.5 vitavon 25t spur gear, I was looking for a recommendation for the spur gear.