Element releases new Ecto, their second 1/12 crawler (closer to 1/16)

[sumguy75]

Interesting release, with a second 1/12 rig in their lineup, the odds of aftermarket parts is much better. Also a good chance they will release another 1 or 2 options that are 1/12. Maybe they are targeting the TRX4M, SCX24, and UTB18 with the pricing at $199?

At this point I feel like scale sizes are being assigned more for marketing purposes than actual measurments. I guess thats fine, but just like with shock & diff fluids, it just feels a bit annoying that there are no standards for assigning the scale size. Anywho, for $199 it seems like a cheap fun option.

Element 1/12 Enduro & Ecto 7.91" wheelbase
Traxxas TRX4M 1/18 6.38"
Axial SCX24 (2 options) 5.1" or 6.19"
Axial Capra 1/18 9.0"
Element Enduro 1/24 5.04"

 

[Doom!]

I am having a really hard time resisting this.

 

[sumguy75]

Yeah I already think its not a matter of if, but when will I get one. Probably will hang on for some aftermarket parts to start showing up, but that price point is really nice.

 

[305HemiGuy]

Yeah I already think its not a matter of if, but when will I get one. Probably will hang on for some aftermarket parts to start showing up, but that price point is really nice.

I'm sure I'll eventually cave too