Hot Bodies D815 Tessmann Worlds Edition
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#2461
Tech Rookie
I think rc is getting to the point where yearly releases are not a smart business move, maybe I'm wrong though.
#2462
Tech Addict
#2463
Tech Addict
I aslo think HB should try and capitalize off the Worlds win while it's still fresh. Release the Ronnefalk package (currently we cannot buy all the parts used) as all it takes is poor finishes at the first 2 big races of next year for people to start having second thoughts.
#2464
I aslo think HB should try and capitalize off the Worlds win while it's still fresh. Release the Ronnefalk package (currently we cannot buy all the parts used) as all it takes is poor finishes at the first 2 big races of next year for people to start having second thoughts.
#2465
At the worlds I'd say the three cars that stood out most was David's HB, Davide O. Mugen, and Boots tki4, if one of those companies announce a release of a worlds kit HB should be announcing a worlds kit as well if not before than just days after because if they wait or stay silent then most people would be happy having any of those three cars and this is mainly for gettin new customers or returning customers and not losing your current customers....
#2466
Tech Rookie
I don't disagree that we like new products, but I think that the business model of yearly releases (I suppose we could call it full platform releases) is outdated and not financially viable. That is probably why you don't see, for example, a D815, D816, D817, 8ight 3.0/4.0/5.0 every single year. Instead, you see small innovations that you can add onto your current vehicle. Then eventually, when the advances are significant and plentiful enough, they will release a full vehicle. You are correct, however, that phones are largely done as yearly releases (or quicker). One of the differences is that RC has significantly less market impact because of its niche demographic. For example, RC developers can't afford to buy new molds every year. I wish RC was big enough to do that though haha. Also, RC doesn't have a monthly fee type system that allows us to get free RC cars to sign up for 2 years (or anything similar). Keep in mind that I am specifically talking about full platform releases and not small upgrades. My original post was responding to someone that asked if a completely new car would be coming out, I don't think there will be. You never know though...not every company will follow the same business model...
#2467
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (31)
You cant compare the infinite technological advancement and subsequent releases of new model phones to RC car development changes - has nothing to do with RC being a niche market (even though it is)
Technological advances for phones (or computers/other electronics for that matter) are moving in leaps and bounds - rc cars (in this case 1/8 nitro) are still the same fundamental design (4 wheels, driveshaft drivetrains etc) many years on....
Technological advances for phones (or computers/other electronics for that matter) are moving in leaps and bounds - rc cars (in this case 1/8 nitro) are still the same fundamental design (4 wheels, driveshaft drivetrains etc) many years on....
#2469
Tech Rookie
You cant compare the infinite technological advancement and subsequent releases of new model phones to RC car development changes - has nothing to do with RC being a niche market (even though it is)
Technological advances for phones (or computers/other electronics for that matter) are moving in leaps and bounds - rc cars (in this case 1/8 nitro) are still the same fundamental design (4 wheels, driveshaft drivetrains etc) many years on....
Technological advances for phones (or computers/other electronics for that matter) are moving in leaps and bounds - rc cars (in this case 1/8 nitro) are still the same fundamental design (4 wheels, driveshaft drivetrains etc) many years on....
You also have a really good point that the fundamental design remains fairly intact as well. I think some industries just have more easily understood paths for advancements. Only so many ways you can reinvent the wheel right? haha. I guess it puts a lot of truth to the statement "tried and true" since we have stuck to the same basic design for so many years. It's truly exciting to see the innovation some of these companies, like HB racing, can come up with at this stage of RC development. Great talent for sure!
#2470
Tech Rookie
Personally, I like getting a slew of small upgrades for 2-3 years and then a new platform integrating them all into a single kit. The micro transaction business model has also proven to be very successful in several industries. It makes sense why so many companies release parts constantly as they continue research over a period of several years.
What are X-Ray vehicles like in comparison to some of the other popular ones? I've never owned one and haven't really had my ear to the ground to know anything about them.
#2471
Tech Addict
I didn't know X-Ray did yearly releases, very interesting. I wonder what circumstances have given them the ability to do this.
Personally, I like getting a slew of small upgrades for 2-3 years and then a new platform integrating them all into a single kit. The micro transaction business model has also proven to be very successful in several industries. It makes sense why so many companies release parts constantly as they continue research over a period of several years.
What are X-Ray vehicles like in comparison to some of the other popular ones? I've never owned one and haven't really had my ear to the ground to know anything about them.
Personally, I like getting a slew of small upgrades for 2-3 years and then a new platform integrating them all into a single kit. The micro transaction business model has also proven to be very successful in several industries. It makes sense why so many companies release parts constantly as they continue research over a period of several years.
What are X-Ray vehicles like in comparison to some of the other popular ones? I've never owned one and haven't really had my ear to the ground to know anything about them.
itīs a big marketing movement and in this "all-new" and "luxury" things are complete over the top.
after several xray trys, most fun i had with their product presentation sites.
but... sorry for going to xray here.
#2472
@Rosko- yes those manufacturers stood out. Cavalieri's B3 was supposed to start second on the grid so that's something too. If i was running any of those companies, from the keyboard jockey standpoint, I'd have a World's Edition car ready to go b4 the Worlds even started, then release it right after. Literally the next day. You could argue they wouldn't know the final parts drivers were going to use and therefore couldn't do it, but maybe have most all of the parts already loaded in the box, then after they find out what option parts were used, make up a bag of those and toss 'em in, seal the box and off they go.
#2473
I also think HB should try and capitalize off the Worlds win while it's still fresh. Release the Ronnefalk package (currently we cannot buy all the parts used) as all it takes is poor finishes at the first 2 big races of next year for people to start having second thoughts.
#2474
Tech Elite
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@Rosko- yes those manufacturers stood out. Cavalieri's B3 was supposed to start second on the grid so that's something too. If i was running any of those companies, from the keyboard jockey standpoint, I'd have a World's Edition car ready to go b4 the Worlds even started, then release it right after. Literally the next day. You could argue they wouldn't know the final parts drivers were going to use and therefore couldn't do it, but maybe have most all of the parts already loaded in the box, then after they find out what option parts were used, make up a bag of those and toss 'em in, seal the box and off they go.
HB has the E817 and D817 almost ready and I think they are going to launch them at the same time in the very near future.
#2475
@Rosko- yes those manufacturers stood out. Cavalieri's B3 was supposed to start second on the grid so that's something too. If i was running any of those companies, from the keyboard jockey standpoint, I'd have a World's Edition car ready to go b4 the Worlds even started, then release it right after. Literally the next day. You could argue they wouldn't know the final parts drivers were going to use and therefore couldn't do it, but maybe have most all of the parts already loaded in the box, then after they find out what option parts were used, make up a bag of those and toss 'em in, seal the box and off they go.