Is it a full-size 1/10 scale?

Its more proper 1/10 scale, like a cc01. Thats why you can buy them with cc01 bodies included.

If you want an mst that is the same size as an scx10 or ascender, then thats the mst cfx-w, but then I would recommend then you save a bit more and get an scx10 II or ascender.

After combining the price of a new SCX10 II kit on Tower Hobbies with the cheapest stuff I could get.

Kit = $350
Receiver (for use with my Futaba 3pv) = $38
Motor = $12
Esc = $35
Servo (Futaba S3010) = $25

That comes out to $470, and that's more than I'd like to spend.

Plus, that doesn't count paint, which'd be another like $15.

Ascender is $30 cheaper, so $455, but then I'd have to add an SCX10 battery tray (because I only have standard size lipo packs) which is probably like $15 bucks more, so it would come out to be $470 as opposed to $485. Which isn't a whole lot better.

I also forgot to mention the Wraith spawn kit, which all together would be $465 with the same treatment. Plus, I like the look of the wraith and the SCX10 way better than the Vaterra. Just sayin'.

Although... What are your opinions about the Vaterra Twin Hammers?

I got one for my son so he can trail with our group. So far its held up really well to the toggle switch that is his finger lol! Personally I would have rather got an Axial Bomber but I really like the straight axle stuff.

What did you end up getting BillyGoat?