Monster Truck Madness – Pour one out for the SMT10
It’s time to pour one out for the Axial SMT10. After seeing that it was discontinued on numerous web sites and listening to rumors that it was being phased out, I’ve had it confirmed that the SMT10 is certainly truly being discontinued. The Losi LMT has firmly supplanted it within the Horizon household because the defacto stable axle monster truck platform.
This makes a whole lot of sense to me, as every time the the LMT was launched (and wound up being superior), I figured it was solely a matter of time for the Axial to ultimately hit the chopping block. Instead of speaking in regards to the LMT although, let’s talk about the SMT10.
The Clod was the flag bearer for the r/c stable axle monster truck world principally for 30 years. Despite it being well-liked in sure circles, it was nonetheless sort of underground. The SMT10’s launch in 2016, when Axial was on fireplace, helped to make this style a mainstream a part of the interest. I’d argue vehemently that till the 2021 launch of the Losi LMT, the Axial SMT10 was the usual bearer of this interest phase.
Given how lengthy the Clod was king, that’s saying one thing. There could be no Losi LMT with out the Axial SMT10 igniting the stable axle scene. I’d additionally argue there wouldn’t be the entire our bodies, wheels, tires, and so on that we see from the aftermarket corporations.
For me personally, the Axial SMT10 stands up there with the Clod as my favourite r/c launch of all time. I’ve owned and competed with 4 of them, and so they have been glorious on the monitor. Yes, they wanted a number of mods….however what r/c racing car doesn’t, ya know?
While the SMT10 is being discontinued, I don’t assume it’s going away anytime quickly. There are A LOT of SMT10’s on the market and a ton of components obtainable. Despite the manufacturing run coming to an finish, they’ll nonetheless be on the market competing and bashing.
And apart from, plans can change. Maybe with the SMT10, this isn’t a “goodbye”, however a “goodbye for now”? I might see it getting a re-release sooner or later, as I do know nostalgia will run excessive for it will definitely.
All that being stated, let’s pour one out for the Axial SMT10. You did good, child!