Kyosho Dirt Master Review (Ultima SB) and comparison with the G Force Hobby Genova.
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- Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024
- Finally had some good weather, so I was able to get out to the park, do a shakedown run and complete my review of the Kyosho Ultima SB "Dirt Master".
Spoiler: It's quite good and I like it a lot. 😁
Apologies that this ended up being quite a long video, but I hope you'll stay until the end! 😅
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Dirt Master Unboxing:
• UNBOXING the Kyosho Ul...
Dirt Master Initial impressions:
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Genova Unboxing:
• G FORCE GENOVA 2WD 1/1...
Genova Build:
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Genova Shakedown Run:
• G Force Hobby Genova S...
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Thanks for being one of the first English reviews of this buggy (unboxing, build and running). Really helps a lot as to what to expect when we get them in the USA.
This is a brilliant strategy by Kyosho to get into this market. The RB5 is an older but a very competent platform that they already had tooling for. Makes a decent buggy out of the box and with the many hop-ups that are already out there I'm sure will be much better for those looking to improve upon it.
And thank goodness that the retro styling is catching back on. The cab forward buggies of today don't look all that great.
Thank you! ☺️
It's great that the trend of retro- styled modern day buggies appears to be catching on. 👍
Agreed, I have an RB5 and it runs really well. It might not be the best racing option these days, due to the rear motor, but it's a very capable platform indeed, perfect for recreational use and a bit more too.
If they release this as ready-set, I am getting a spare body for my RB5, the retro look is just so nice.
I think everyone is still confused as to why Genova isn't available to outside of Japan. It would make huge sales in Europe and the USA. As you say Kyosho realised this... Great vid as always.
I hope that G Force will finally realize there are many people outside of Japan who would like to buy the Genova! It's really quite popular over here. While we will never really know for sure why Kyosho released the Dirt Master, (Or Yokomo and Tamiya with their imminent similarly priced/specced releases), there are plenty of people that believe the Genova's popularity had something to do with it. 🙂
Well after the Jegs Stinger (same car diff body) blew up recently I want to believe they now know people want their car
Great video. You did a great job comparing the two and the video quality is excellent. Well Done!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. 😊 Your support is very much appreciated!
Thank you for working to get this out so quickly and the paint job looks awesome.
Thank you! 😊 It was a push to get it done in a day (Saturday was rain all day long!)
Wow 🤩 I also like your livery on the dirt master! Super cool comparison 😊
Thank you! 🙂 I'm glad the review was useful.
I ended up going with a black/yellow "Scorpion" theme and it worked out pretty well. I'm pleased with the end result. 😊
Excellent comparison with great detail, thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Thanks for watching! 👍
Wow... So impressed with your review sir. Keep it up and take care always
Thank you for commenting.☺️ I'm glad it was useful. 👍
Thanks David for your superb comparison video on both buggy’s I’m not sure I can live up to your great reviews and valid opinions. I’m very much looking forward to getting my DM in the next few weeks I hope. Will be good to build and compare as I’m still a big fan of the Genova as well
Thanks Andy! 😊 I think you'll like the Dirt Master, it's got a lot going for it. I wasn't super impressed with the build process and wished they had used a little less plastic, but I totally forgot all those things when I started running it. 👍
Fantastic video. Both the content and videography are top notch. I’m in Canada and purchased the Genova from Amazon Japan. It was super easy and shockingly fast delivery. For those in Canada and the USA, don’t hesitate to buy from Amazon Japan. With the Yen being so low right now, the car and it’s shipping are very reasonable. Looking forward to buying a DirtMaster as well in the near future.
Thank you for commenting. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊 And thank you again for sharing the info. I’m sure it will be helpful to those wishing to pick up a Genova for themselves. 👍
Really great comparison, thanks a lot.
You are most welcome! I'm glad that my review has been useful to so many. ☺️
Congratulations David, first to review !, Great job. 👍🏻
Thank you! ☺️ Perhaps the fist English language review. However, there are already several reviews in Japanese on the Dirt Master, including a couple of great comparison videos (featuring the legend Masami Hirosaka!). 👍
Thanks for the comparison and now I want both... LOL! I am kind of surprised the Genova has not made its way over here yet. I have come close to ordering one from eBay and having it sent from Japan but have not pulled the trigger yet. I am patiently waiting for the Dirt Master to show up here for pre-order as I will be getting that one. I was hoping it would be the one I was going to take with me for my beach build this year but don't know if it is going to get here in time! Have fun with them and they both look great!
Thanks for watching! It really is hard to understand why G Force don't make the Genova available world wide. I'm sure it would sell quite well if they did.
Thanks for the video David! Awesome effort, love you man!
Glad you liked it! 😊
I love the look of your dirt master
Thank you! The color scheme was a nod to the Scorpion from back in the day. 👍
I understand now why the Dirt Master is so "friendly" in term of price ( in Europe) for a Kyosho vehicle. Hope they are not digigng the Tamiya way with very basic chassis and a pile of hop ups. Anyway, this Dirt Master looks very attractive, but I have way too much projects already on teh way, before getting a new one. Thanks again for your kind and honest opinion!
Thank you for watching. 😊 That’s one of the downsides of the cheaper Tamiya kits. They’re fine for casual use, but in most cases you’ll really need a bunch of hop ups to race them competitively.
David great channel. Wow such memories. I’m 51 years old now and I used to competitively race off-road & 1/12th scale carpet when I was in teens and 20s. I had sponsors and traveled around the country. I truly miss it. I still watch RC channel on RUclips almost daily. Congrats on your local carpet track opening. Dude I am fascinated with Japan. Never been. I will next year. I travel around the world filming for charities. I’m a videographer. New subscriber from New York.
Thank you for taking the time to comment and welcome aboard! 😊
I really like the body design of the Genova. Big-time retro vibes. Reminds me of my first-gen Bandit.
Great video David! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I’m glad to know that there’s not too much difference between the 2 cars. Love my Genova and held back on this because I thought they’d be somewhat similar. Also agree with you that RCs should be run of you really want to get to know them well.👍😊🍻
Thank you! ☺️ The are so similar, it's mostly minor differences between them. If you already have a Genova and are happy with the way it looks/drives, I don't see any point in getting a Dirt Master. (or vice versa).
Saying that, as hobbyists we will also find any excuse to add another kit to the collection. 😅
@@KaiCityRC so true.. I may just add it to my collection later on if I can find one at a good price..😂😂😂
Cool video! Being in the States, we MOSTLY run Team Associated and TLR (obviously, there is, the random British and Asian cars). Always fun to see what isnt available in the U.S.! Keep the videos coming! 😊
Thank you for commenting. 🙂 In Japan, it's the opposite and it is a treat to see something not usually available here.
Another excellent review! Thank you!❤
Thanks for watching! 😊
It's always fun to watch. We hope to make a music video for Dirt Master.
It's on my "to do" list! 😁 👍
Hey David, thanks for getting your thoughts out there for us all to hear and see. I agree with your comments on driving a model over building and looking at them. I can’t wait to get mine and also can’t wait for Genova to get theirs over here to Europe 😀
Glad this review was useful! 😊 It's always tough to take a newly built buggy out for its first run, knowing that no matter how careful you are, it will not be pristine any longer! 😅 (especially true in my case, as most times the first battery pack through the car is done with me driving it one handed!😬) I can fully understand why many choose to keep them looking nice on a shelf. Heck, if I had the money and space, I'd buy two of everything and have one runner and one shelf queen! 👍
But, by not running them, you do miss out in some regards.
I look forward to seeing what you do with your DM when it arrives. I think it will be very, very quick around the Orchard Raceway!
@@KaiCityRC I know how that first run feels David and the knowledge it will never be perfect again… however the feeling we get from leaping or sliding the car makes us instantly forget those showroom thoughts 😂
I agree if the budget was endless I would have multiples too!
I love hearing your thoughts on the handling and the speed from that Kyosho motor. Might have to try some of those.
There are a lot of hot RCs coming to the OR in the coming years and I am excited to see how they all compete. I do expect the DM to be high up on the leaderboard when it hits the track!
Keep up the great work on the channel buddy! It really is fantastic 👍🏻
@@theoagrc If you can get one of the G15 motors in the UK, I recommend you give one a try. Over here they retail for around £13. They're pretty basic and not much to look at at. But they are incredibly fast, even on a nimh battery.
@@KaiCityRC on your recommendation I will give one a chance. How would you say it compares to the Tamiya motor offering?
@@theoagrc I'm not familiar with motor pricing in the UK, but a similar priced Tamiya motor would be the RS540 Sport Tuned. That is slightly cheaper than the G15 over here, but it's 23 turns. Quality wise, they're pretty much the same - sealed cans. I do prefer the look of the G15 - it's black, but the newer sport tuned motors are silver with a sticker applied.
The g15 is noticeably quicker than any of my super stock motors (BZ, RZ etc). But it doesn't look as nice and doesn't have option to replace brushes.
Excellent review! Subscribed!
Thanks for the sub! 👍
I love oldschoolbuggys ❤
Great comparison!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks! 😊
Helpful video David. Thank you
Glad it was useful! 😊
Great review. Thanks buddy 😊👍
Thank you! 😊
Excellent review. Very watchable. I have an RB5, great buggy. I tuned it to turn in better using a B4 as a reference. The Dirt Master could be a good entry point to club racing given what it is based on. Because I’m irresponsible I’d like a Genova as well. Just seems really cool.
Agreed! 🙂 The Dirt Master has everything a beginner club racer would need, with plenty of scope to modify and upgrade. 👍
Hello, thank you for your review. I just ordered the dirt master. Regarding the steering bearings, i got the 4x 5x8x2.5 but for the 2x flanged ones the instructions manual on the net says they are flange metal, which they are not apparently. It also gives the size of 3x6mm but what is the height. Not very complete their information. Thanx for clarifying
It's been a while, but as I recall the part number was BRG007. Hope that helps!
@@KaiCityRCthanx. I see though that those aren' t flanged. Does that pose an issue with the build ?
@@luccrouset1675 Glad you replied. I just checked and I got the part # wrong. The bearings you want are BRG007F!
rc.kyosho.com/en/brg007f.html
Sorry about that! Memory isn't what it used to be!
Hello David! Thanks for the great review! Do you know if a rear anti-roll bar exist for this kit? because on the rear wheel arms there is a spheric "anchor point" and i think it's here for an optional anti-roll bar.. any thoughts? thanks in advance for your answer. regards :)
Not that I'm aware of. Kyosho hasn't released much in the way of option parts for the SB Series. As the Dirt Master is essentially an Ultima RB5, it is (probably) possible to fit any sway bar/stabilizer for that onto the Dirt Master. Trick would be to finding one!
At this point i hope for a neo-vintage Losi XX /XXX. Maybe even 4wd versions. That Kyosho leaves me totally cold
Anything's possible! 🙂
Very interesting buggy, it is now availeble on preorder here in Sweden so I will definetely be getting one.
Good luck with the build! 👍
The advantage with the Ultima SB is the racing heritage. The RB5 won competitive races with skilled drivers and is already proven. So if you want to upgrade the plastics you can change the shocks and add bearings. You'll also find that the Ultima is a great buggy for jumps. I've personally raced the RB5 and know first the efficiency of the design.
Great comparison. Would be interesting to also compare it to Yokomo’s RO1.0 (the Rookie Offroad) since it is also priced exactly the same as both kits
The RO 1.0 is pretty much the same price wise, although its design is much more modern. Both are mostly plastic, but if you're serious about racing and don't mind modern day cab forward styling, the Yokomo is the better choice.
I don't have any plans to buy the R01.0 as I already have the Cal 3.1. But on a carpet track, it would be tough to keep up with a R0 with my Dirt Master.
Now it makes sense. Genova and Dirt Master for that retro look and fun to drive, RO 1.0 for more serious stuff, modern look and feel.
Btw, I also saw your build and review for the Cal 3.1. Awesome stuff! Keep it up, David!
Hi! Amazing video as always! Can you tell me where you got the black dishes? Ben looking everywhere and can't seem to find... Thanks :)
I dyed the stock wheels black using RIT dye. 👍
@@KaiCityRC Yeah, wads thinking that might be the case. Thanks for the help :) Looking forward for more videos :)
Interesting comments about the mid. Do you prefer the turbo optima over it? Thoughts on avante black special? I'm tossing up between the 3. I have a turbo scorpion and love it. Run 3s with kyosho 19.5t le mans 240s motor. This was my first Kyosho build and I'm hooked!
Avante black special looks great. General consensus is they don't make the best runners, but they sure do look good sat on a shelf.
I prefer the older Turbo Optima. The Mid is the technically superior buggy, but the old school chassis and design of the Turbo appeals to me more. It's funny, back in the day I really, really wanted a Mid. But now, I'd rather have the older Optima.
Good to know David thank you. When you say the older turbo optima do you mean the original or the re-re? In terms of looks I prefer the turbo optima out of all of them. 😊
@@sonicplayroompiano4302 The re-re's. Though visually there isn't much difference between and original and re-re. The wheels are tires perhaps being the most obvious one.
It is a shame if the Genova doesn’t sale worldwide, I’m a Kyosho fan and I was there during those golden RC days. I love what you did with the dirt master, colour scheme and could I just ask what dye you used for the wheels, I’m a fan of black wheels over white. Great video too. 😊
Thanks for watching/commenting. I used RIT dye to dye the wheels. 👍 I'm fast discovering I'm a fan of black wheels too. And for track use, they do an excellent job of hiding all the scuff marks from collisions with the barriers. 😅
Are there any widely-known Japanese RC retailers with good websites? It would be interesting to see what is available locally in Japan vs the rest of the world.
The main ones I use are
Rakuseimodel: www.rakuseimodel.co.jp/onlineshop/
Champ: www.rc-champ.co.jp/net-car/
Super Rajikon: super-rc.co.jp/rc/
Google translate will allow you to browse their sites in English. AFAIK none of them ship outside Japan.
@@KaiCityRC Nice. Thanks for that.
Kyosho all day
Is the colour of the Kyosho Dirt Master Tamiya PS6 yellow?
Yes! 👍
The original Losi Jrx2 had nylon nuts for the wheels and shocks as they would not vibrate loose due to the natural friction of nylon ( plastic) on metal threads.Surely both the dirt master and the genova are basicly RC10 b2 clones with "not cab forward" bodyshells? Perhaps it's a 1990's revival thing.There seems to be abit of confusion or loss in translation regarding plastics , "high quality" plastic could describe Tamiyas entire range of buggies , quality molded ,accurate fit etc but ABS resin isn't the best choice for every application. Glass fibre reinforced polymers have been the norm for most brands for race buggies since pretty much the begining.
The Genova certain has a lot of similarities to the RC10 b2. 😁 I guess manufacturers are staring to listen to us older folk that aren't really a fan of the modern cab-forward design. Here in Japan, as I believe elsewhere, RC is enjoying something of a revival with many people returning to up the hobby they had in their childhood in the 80's and 90's. I think manufacturers know this and are just trying to produce kits people want to buy. 👍
I've nothing against plastic nuts, but the ones on the front shock towers are the first to take a hit when you roll over and slide top down along the ground. 😅
@@KaiCityRC the late 80's early 90's is certainly a period of buggy history that would be terrific to see again , I guess the touring car boom that began back then may have caused alot of brands to shift focus to the on road scene and buggies got lost for abit.I hope the trend of the Dirt Master and the Genova style continues , I know that when it comes to competitive racing that performance ranks no1 and style or looks rank very low , but a class of buggy styled like the rear motor 2wd DM and Genova look "right" and that makes ownership more desirable I think.
The JEGS stinger is identical to those as well.
Yes, similar to the Genova. 🙂
@@KaiCityRC yep, which I really like because I have 2 JEGS Stingers and I've done a few videos with them and they are so fast for brushed RC cars, I can't even believe it, they can both break 40 mph on 3s. It's also nice to know I can use Genova and KYOSHO parts for it as well. I've also been told the Genova cars are actually popular 2WD race buggies in Japan. Is that true? I figure you'd be the one to ask.
@@Rek_Rc Yes, the Genova is very popular over here. Masami Hirosaka is doing a lot to promote the buggy and it is gaining quite a following. 👍
@@KaiCityRC that's so cool. I know he is more well known there, but even here in the USA he is a legend to many rc enthusiasts. I think if Genova expands to the USA they would find success here as well, especially with 2WD buggy racers. I don't know if they use the same motor as the JEGS but I can say the JEGS is the fastest brushed RC I've ever seen out of the box. It can compete with or even beat many brushless rc cars. I'm really rooting for Genova to catch on world wide, I hope they do. Thanks for replying btw, I appreciate you taking the time.
@@Rek_Rc So far it doesn't seem as though G Force will make the Genova available elsewhere, which is a shame.
BTW, the Genova does not ship with a motor or ESC over here.
I can not avoid a long comment to your (very highly anticipated!) review. So bear with me please ...
Kyosho ventured into a price category they did not have a product in before - even their cheapest (to my knowledge) 1/10 buggy - the Scorpion - costs more without any electronics. So this must have been quite a change in phillosophy for the development & management team of this product. It also meant that they had to do parts in a way they are not used to and thus probably found themselves in a 'disadvantage' compared to companies which are making cars on the cheaper / lower end and have their processes in that price range figure out. You comments on the parts and manual clearly reflect that. The potentially only real downside is - since this car is aimed at a beginner - is the less-then-optimal manual not going to become a showstopper and may discourage them from getting more higher end kits from Kyosho later down the road.
Here in DE the Dirt Master is going to retail for some 240€ (maybe a bit less once more shops will put it online). Looking around the closest car I see is the Associated RB10 which comes assembled, has higher end parts (so my impression) and probably better handling. It costs 310€ and I would be hard pressed to get the Dirt Master unless I really could not spend those 70€ more. One of the reasons being the looks of the Dirt Master - it kinda looks 'boring' - at least online, neither 'classical', nor really a modern look.
A question that probably can't be answered quite yet is - how is this car going to hold up with an inexperienced driver 'bashing' it around somewhere on a MTB track - are those plastic parts going to hold up, or will upgrades to better parts become a necessity to keep it driving.
I am also highly anticipating the upcoming Tamiya BBX, but that is probably more comparable to re-relases from Kyosho - also based on the price. I am hoping that you will also give it a try, as it looks very nice indeed and a comparison to 2WD Kyosho buggies would be very much appreciated.
Thank you a lot for this excellent review.
Great comment! At the moment, Kyosho don't really have much in the way of buggies under ¥30,000. The cheapest Legendary Series buggy is the Scorpion, at a little more than ¥31,000. It doesn't include electronics or a motor (neither does the DM), but for the little extra you get a lot more metal parts, a nicer presentation and unboxing experience, and a more easy to follow build manual! 😅
Kyosho don't really do buggies towards the cheaper end of the spectrum, at least not in kit form anyway. I had a Laser ZX-5 ReadySet around 2008 (ish) that retailed around ¥30,000 yen. It wasn't a high end/modern design by any means (more like an upgraded TT-02B) but the plastic parts were of a high quality. And I believe they also did an RB6.?? something ReadySet a few years back that was around ¥40,000 all in.
You're spot on regarding the manual - it's not the easiest kit to put together for a complete beginner!
I've no experience with the RB10, but several people have mentioned it in comments. It certainly sounds like a better deal than the Dirt Master! 👍 Looks wise, I wished that Kyosho put a little more effort into the retro styling. Like you say, it doesn't really stand out and looks kinda plain. But that's where Tamiya shine. They are very good at producing buggies that ooze character! Like everyone else, I'm eagerly awaiting the release of the BBX. Even it doesn't perform very well, it's worth picking one up for the looks alone. 😎
Thank you again for the kind words. ☺️
@@KaiCityRC I really appreciate your reply and am looking forward to your future videos 👍
Great video, and loads of cool info on the upcoming Dirt Master. Yep, I have been slowly picking up RB5 composite parts for when it's released in the UK. Unfortunately, I found a new RB5 carbon chassis at a reasonable price but something happened to it in shipping, so I never received it. I did get a refund but now I now can't find another one in the UK.
Hi Gavin! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. 😊 I'm excited to see what you've got planned for your Dirt Master. I don't own an RB5, but from the looks of it, I think a lot of parts will work on the DM with little or no modification. 👍
I'm really enjoying your race series by the way! As you may know, I only got into indoor carpet racing myself last year. It's a lot of fun and very addictive! 😁
i thought brushless are faster than brushed how does the g15 manage this?
All depends on the number of turns, whether it is a single or double wind, gearing and whether the batteries can supply enough juice.
Despite being a cheap sealed brushed motor, the G15 single is pretty quick.
My first Kyosho was a Mad Van VE (after 30 years of being told how awesome Kyoshos are)...
The Mad Van VE is also my last Kyosho.!
Disappointed doesn't even begin to describe how I felt.!
Very nice buggy nice review
Thanks 👍
I think in the UK people will be swayed by spare parts and availability as the Genova isn’t available and needs to be imported over.. great vid David 🤩👍🏅
Absolutely. Spares for the Genova are on the pricier side compared to the likes of Tamiya, so I'd be hesitant to use on for club racing in the UK where the chances of needing spares would be much higher. The Dirt Master, or something else, would be the better choice for someone wanting to race.
Very interesting review and comparison, I always enjoy your videos, especially these that I know nothing about.
I definitely agree with you the Genova is the better looking of the two, but for me the advantage is I could probably get an aftermarket RB5 body for the Kyosho... But most likely I won't be getting any of them anytime soon. I just bought me an old XRAY XB2 2019 version, sadly already built, but will still be looking forward to working on it and of course hammer it on the carpet track, it'll be awesome!
Yeah, like you said, definitely run the cars to know how you truly feel about them! Happy you said this!
Very nice video, much appreciated you put this together!
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Your support is very much appreciated. ☺️
I try to run all my cars. Though I do have an re-re Avante that I built and never run. That, along with a Boomerang are the only two shelf queens I own. The Avante was my dream car back in the day, but when I finally built the re-release (quite a few years ago now) I recalled the old saying, "Never meet your heroes" and decided it would be better not to drive it...😁
Good luck with the XRAY XB2! It's a top performer and looks awesome too. 😎👍🙌
Great comparison. I think the 2022 Astute beats these two though.
Thank you! 😊 Sadly, I've yet to come across anyone running the TD2 (or TD4) at the circuit. It seems for track use, they aren't that popular...
Personally, I'm not a fan of the TD4 styling, but the TD2 looks good.👍 It certainly has a lot of character. However, for regular use at a high grip circuit like this I would prefer a gear diff. The optional slipper clutch would be beneficial too. Those two options would bring the price much closer to the Dirt Master. Additionally, keeping motors and esc cool is often an issue (especially indoors), so the TD2 chassis design would have me a little concerned about motor cooling.
@@KaiCityRC Yeah, not so popular, but a very good kit. To cool the motor you can add a small fan to the F1 style air intake duct that will send more air to the motor. I built mine with the slipper and DF03 oil shocks. I have a couple videos on my channel on my TD2 if you are interested. Right now I am waiting for my pre-ordered (not official pre-order, just a local shop here in Shanghai) BBX! That kit looks amazing. Can’t wait! As for the TD4, I’m with you on that. The styling just doesn’t appeal to me. I bought an Astute black edition instead.
@@Triggered-RC Thanks for the info on the Astute.👍 I'm also anxiously awaiting the official announcement for the BBX. It looks fantastic.
Though, if past Tamiya releases are anything to go by, Japan will be the last to get it. 😞
@@KaiCityRC Then I’ll be one of the last too… Japanese kits and cars come here directly from Japan typically. I don’t even think China has official release dates for RC cars. I can get Losi rigs before official release dates as shops get them directly from the factories building them, but Kyosho’s usually take weeks in customs. As for Tamiya, we get all the Japan releases, especially small rere runs that tend not to be officially sold outside of Japan. That’s why I could get my Astute black edition last year 😃
Supposedly, this car is a copy of A Losi JRX? Which ended the dominance of The RC10? Looks like a great car!
The Dirt Master is based on Kyosho's Ultima RB5 chassis from around 2010.
Looks a bit like a rc10 b4, the old RTR one. Still, my only Japanese RCs are Tamiyas, and those are onroad. These things are almost $400 Australian. That's almost enough to buy a YOKOMO YZ-2 CAL3.1. Sure, different use for that one, but you get a bunch of nice parts.
The Yokomo is a much nicer kit, and if you can get it for the same price as the Dirt Master, and don't mind modern day styling, it is the better buy.
@@KaiCityRC Yep yep yep. I remember when cab forward was the new kid in town and the future. Never was a big fan, but hey it's where we are. Some folks even paint cab forward bodies in a way that the body kind of blends backwards and takes the sting out of an otherwise ugly design. Thankfully the guy who I bought my HB Racing D216 had it professionally painted and it looks great. Also for a cab forward body, the one on my Team Durango dex410v4 looks pretty attractive too. Design is part of the reason I think short course trucks became popular. Cool looking trucks to sort of match the one you might drive at home.
Arigato Gozaimasu
Thanks!
I wish it came with metal gears.
looks like a lrp S10
this is allso pretty similar to the old team asso 1/10
Look up jegs stinger.
Kyosho have used plastic nuts on the shocks for many, many years..!!
I did not know that! Most of my Kyosho's are either the Legendary Series (pretty much all metal) or older Nitro stuff like that Stadium Force, Inferno, V One S, etc. None of which had plastic nuts! 😁.
Retro mod.
Looks like a B3. There is very little innovation to RC cars these days.
Yeah, unfortunately as time passes and more and more RC cars are released, it will become harder for manufacturers to produce truly unique looking/designed machines...
Though, I'm sure Tamiya will pull off something. 😁