Discount code: TomleyRC Check it out here:www.fmshobby.com/products/fms-1-24-fcx24-max-smasher-rtr?ref=TRC A note about the decals… they are only $2.99 for a sheet 👌
@@TomleyRC I tried it in several ways with and without the stop, capital and lowercase and every time it told me it was an invalid code. I'll give it another shot.
This should be the FMS advertisement for these little beasts. This is the best review and running video I have seen of the FCX24 Mad Smashers. Excellent job Phil, I'm sold! Get the highspeed motor for them. I bet they will scream!
For waterslides, hold them with tweezers after you wet them and use q tips to slide them on to the surface. Micro sol and Tamiya have products that make it easier to manipulate waterslides when they're transferred to the surface. With these hard bodies it might even be worth it to put a topcoat on it.
Care should be taken before clear coating water slides. If decal fixing solution isn't used before clear coating, it can cause the decal to contract, leaving a crinkled mess. I found out the hard way!😄
Micro sol is awesome after you put water slides on. Make sure you don’t touch them though after because it basically melts them on to the plastic. Makes them look way more realistic and if there’s contours it has to form to it’ll do it way easier.
The oil shock mod on the FCX24 made a big difference on my rig. Crawls much better and does not bounce anymore. I just ordered a USA-1. It's cool that they use water decals, takes me back to my modeling days as a kid.
You can buy waterslide paper for your printer now so you can make your own decals. How cool is that? I made hundreds of models as a kid and put on more decals than I can remember. After a few years though they dry out and flake off. Then I discovered putting clear lacquer on top, locks them in. there's also a conditioner you put in the water too.
Tomley, my apologies for not commenting more often. But I am put of this world excited for these little Max Smasher’s to be at my door! Thank you for sharing a discount code. I am hoping to get a set for my sons this coming year. We will see how they take to the one I ordered.
Waterslides - Buy Micro Sol and Micro Set - one goes on before the decal, the other seals it afterwards. Alternatively, paint on a little gloss varnish before you do the slide (let it dry before applying slide), then after it's dry, paint on some matt varnish (or more gloss if you want a shine). Cheers as always Tomley!
Impressive little thing. I have to say, though... my favourite thing is probably the body-mounting system. Very neat and clever! It is time that serious 1/10 scale/trail trucks start ditching body pins.
Phil, I built Aurora model airplane kits in the 70s, when I was 12-ish. The decals would be soaked in lukewarm water for about 30 sec or longer. After being applied, they'd be given 24hrs before touching them. Make sure the plastic is clean and handle the rear of the decal as little as possible. They look great because they can follow the smallest contours, looking just like paint. Yours shouldn't have come off so easily unless you didn't give them long enough to dry, or else the thickness of the decal is probably even less, nowadays, making them even easier to tear.
Well done for getting their first Tomley... Talbots is going to be all over that iam sure.. you did nothing wrong with the water decals... All you can do to protect them is lacquer over the top.. keep posting mate..👍🇬🇧😎
Waterslides really need to be cleared over to add a protective coating. I also use tamiya fit strong to aid in adhesion especially to complex corners. They should also include a set of vinyl based ink printed decals. Waterslides are for static models.
Got to be said of ALL the channels I subscribe to, yours has convinced me to buy more goodies than any other, by a big margin. The HG's, the Kanyon and the Tracer/hbx. I just like the style and information content more than most 👍🍺🇬🇧
That is an amazing little truck. I was surprised it could climb the steep ramp. It will be a blast indoors on bad weather day. Im going to get one. Thank you for sharing.
It's always a good idea to cover the decals with a satin varnish after applying them Phil. That helps to protect them and stops them from getting damaged.
Only way to make the decals last would be to spray them with clear coat. about time a manufacturer made this type of truck I'm sold. Thanks for all your great content and may it continue and grow🙂
Great video. These do what there real trucks do. I have to have one. Wash the body with dish washing liquid before putting on the decals. It may not help depending on how much oil is impregnated the plastic.
Once dried, apply a light coat of clear varnish to preserve them! Try the varnish first on a tiny space not visible to see if it will melt the plastic or you can use spray glue!
Can't wait to get one of these. I have ramps waiting! I might have to just put a speed motor and open diffs in an FCX24 I already own. Thanks for the review!
woooooo.. I need one, two hours ago I was thinking of buying myself a lunch box from tamiya to have a little fun, the nostalgia of my childhood is coming back at the moment, but it is a bit big for the house and the backpack on a walk). But, I just saw this superb mini monster truck, it is perfect for the house and the backpack!!! It only lacks a bit of weight on the rear and it will do crazy wheelies, think about adding the famous wheel on the rear axle!!! I order immediately. Thank you for the presentation, I am definitely conquered
Best way to protect the water slides is to spray a clear coat over them when they are dry. I'm gonna scotch bright the body before I apply the decals, then clear coat it to protect the decals and it will also make it shine good.
So after first seeing your video when I first woke up and ordering one(haha), I went and watched a couple of other videos by other people and you definitely provided the most info in a very nice way so thank you for being knowledgeable and doing your homework on the things you cover! Love your channel!
These looks amazing!! I thought the scale was slightly off with the Power Wagon crawler, but they've nailed it with these. They both look awesome, but I agree, the USA-1 looks the nuts!! I remember waterslide decals always being a bit flaky when they were scraped. Other than clear coat, I don't know of another way of making them more long lasting?! 🤷🏻♂️
Water slides can be put on then lacquered over or u can get some special setting stuff to make them stick better. I’d lacquer over to give the whole body a super shine! Love the vids
You can seal the water slide decals with a little white glue mixed with water and brush it over top. They will stick really good after that. Don’t use too much glue mixture or they lift off the model again 😂. Or they sell a product called microset which is a water slide decal sealer which leaves more of a matte finish.
I stumbled on your channel a while ago and watch almost every release. Before I was even through this video I sent some pics of the trucks to my brother. We ordered two of them and can't wait. Solid content.
This truck is so cool!! My little light all-round basher) higher rpm motor inside and silicone ear plugs in rear diff (optional) and it goes everywhere 🥰
Think I'm sold on one of these! I've been pondering between the SCX24 and FCX24 and leaning towards the former with the better looking bodies (imo) - but with this new version. I can have both a monster truck look, and swap out the wheels to have a mean mini crawler that comes out of the box with the metal portal gears? Yes please!
I like the water slide decals. I'm not planning on using them though. If I recall correctly, you can give them a clear coat to secure and protect them, possibly even clear nail polish. I could be wrong, it's been decades since I've even seen them. Lol
Awesome looking rig that is Phil, I wonder how long it will take Mr Talbot to get one 😂🤣😂 brilliant video as always and really appreciate your honesty 👍🏻
Now the taped cardboard makes sense. Trophy for the most entertaining video! 2FMRC ran his on concrete with no issues. He put the speed motor on his. Had some ramps and even jumped his over. Not sure which one I prefer, or if I can just get a good motor for both. I think I'd prefer this over the FCX24.
Impressive "Free Style" skills. Nice mini monster truck. I think I like this more than the SCX24. Thanks Phil now I have something else I want to add to the RC garage. 😂😂
i wasn't keen on these initially, but these things are pretty damn cool. its pretty sick how many tricks and stuff you can do with them. i think as long as you play with them indoors and dont jump anything huge they should be pretty durable
I’d there was some dirt in this, this could have been there marketing video. Great video! These are gangsta, not as gangsta as your Ganstaa Chevy but still. Awesome.
Cool little trucks. nice to see a manufacturer make what a hobbyist such as myself have been doing for a few years now. I really thought axial would have been in the first one but it doesn't matter they are really neat. I don't think there's anything better you can do with those stickers there Tom. Because they're designed for a model car to sit on a Shelf.. they are very brittle once they dry. However maybe spraying it down with clear coat would help protect it as long as the ink didn't run all over the place.
After applying and drying you schould give them a clearcoat. Not only it seals the edges it also reinforce the decals and never touch them with bare fingers, altrough a i had the best results when you rough up or flaten the surfaces with like a smoth wipe of steelwool and clean and wet the space were it does on with dishsoaped water and put on the decals (works same way with lexan bodys just withou scruffing the surface) The USA1 is really lovely, i appreciate the neutral position as i hella sure would play around with it for sure since its that small lol
They are soo cool. I personally like the blue one. Could see me and the kids destroying the lounge room to make a track on a Sunday. Awesome vid as usual.
Sick car dude! I need to get one… and maybe some more space in my garage 😂 also, your SOOO close to 100k! Anyone reading this needs to hit the read button!
Discount code: TomleyRC
Check it out here:www.fmshobby.com/products/fms-1-24-fcx24-max-smasher-rtr?ref=TRC
A note about the decals… they are only $2.99 for a sheet 👌
I was gonna order one but It says your discount code is invalid :
@NnA RC don’t put a full stop? Just tried it and it works fine
@@TomleyRC I tried it in several ways with and without the stop, capital and lowercase and every time it told me it was an invalid code. I'll give it another shot.
@@TomleyRC Got it 🤙
This should be the FMS advertisement for these little beasts. This is the best review and running video I have seen of the FCX24 Mad Smashers. Excellent job Phil, I'm sold! Get the highspeed motor for them. I bet they will scream!
For waterslides, hold them with tweezers after you wet them and use q tips to slide them on to the surface. Micro sol and Tamiya have products that make it easier to manipulate waterslides when they're transferred to the surface. With these hard bodies it might even be worth it to put a topcoat on it.
I was just going to say a coat of clearcoat is probably needed here
Also clean the surface first with an alcohol wipe.
@@making_randoms Some Alcohol wipes have moisturizer in them. Best to just use the alcohol out of the bottle. Dawn dish soap works best.
Care should be taken before clear coating water slides. If decal fixing solution isn't used before clear coating, it can cause the decal to contract, leaving a crinkled mess. I found out the hard way!😄
Micro sol is awesome after you put water slides on. Make sure you don’t touch them though after because it basically melts them on to the plastic. Makes them look way more realistic and if there’s contours it has to form to it’ll do it way easier.
The oil shock mod on the FCX24 made a big difference on my rig. Crawls much better and does not bounce anymore. I just ordered a USA-1. It's cool that they use water decals, takes me back to my modeling days as a kid.
You can buy waterslide paper for your printer now so you can make your own decals. How cool is that? I made hundreds of models as a kid and put on more decals than I can remember. After a few years though they dry out and flake off. Then I discovered putting clear lacquer on top, locks them in.
there's also a conditioner you put in the water too.
Waterslide printed decals… now we are talking!
What shock oil or weight did you use? I have tons of Tamiya oil in various viscosities laying around.
@@goldenmanuever1176 I uses 27.5. It was thick enough to dampen the shocks and didn't leak.
@@jdsrcs8061 Thanks for the advice. The 27.5 is around 300cst which is 1/2 between Tamiya soft and medium. I could mix them 50/50.
The box reminds me of old Tamiya box art. That is so cool!
Love the retro Tamiya esk box art, I think this will stand out well on a shop shelf
Tomley, my apologies for not commenting more often. But I am put of this world excited for these little Max Smasher’s to be at my door! Thank you for sharing a discount code. I am hoping to get a set for my sons this coming year. We will see how they take to the one I ordered.
You'll have fun I am sure. And even more if you manage to get your boys some! :)
Waterslides - Buy Micro Sol and Micro Set - one goes on before the decal, the other seals it afterwards. Alternatively, paint on a little gloss varnish before you do the slide (let it dry before applying slide), then after it's dry, paint on some matt varnish (or more gloss if you want a shine). Cheers as always Tomley!
FMS is really knocking out a lot of rigs this year. Solid review and pretty impressive moon walks.
These are just too cool! I've been holding off on getting a mini, but this might be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
Impressive little thing. I have to say, though... my favourite thing is probably the body-mounting system. Very neat and clever!
It is time that serious 1/10 scale/trail trucks start ditching body pins.
Yes, clipless bodies should be the norm
Prob the most realistic handling rc monster trucks I’ve seen of any scale 👌🏼🙌🏼
BAD Tomley!! Making me spend money i want both of these.
Phil, I built Aurora model airplane kits in the 70s, when I was 12-ish. The decals would be soaked in lukewarm water for about 30 sec or longer. After being applied, they'd be given 24hrs before touching them. Make sure the plastic is clean and handle the rear of the decal as little as possible. They look great because they can follow the smallest contours, looking just like paint.
Yours shouldn't have come off so easily unless you didn't give them long enough to dry, or else the thickness of the decal is probably even less, nowadays, making them even easier to tear.
Spray clear coat once they are dry. I do this often to help protect RC body stickers. Not sure if it's the best practice but it works for me.
I'm amazed it has taken someone so long to make a decent mini monster truck.
2fmrc has already put the high speed motor in and it's amazing. You definitely need it and it's only $13
That slo-mo looks awesome.!
I have an idea for something a bit different... WORLDS FASTEST 1:24 MONSTER TRUCK.!!!
Thanks Alan. Worlds fastest mini crawler, now that’s a challenge!
Well done for getting their first Tomley... Talbots is going to be all over that iam sure.. you did nothing wrong with the water decals... All you can do to protect them is lacquer over the top.. keep posting mate..👍🇬🇧😎
Those are cool. Neat rainy day trucks.
Maybe you could even modify it with rear steering eventually, for even more monster truck shenanigans.
Cool truck, and video!👍
Waterslides really need to be cleared over to add a protective coating. I also use tamiya fit strong to aid in adhesion especially to complex corners. They should also include a set of vinyl based ink printed decals. Waterslides are for static models.
Got to be said of ALL the channels I subscribe to, yours has convinced me to buy more goodies than any other, by a big margin. The HG's, the Kanyon and the Tracer/hbx. I just like the style and information content more than most 👍🍺🇬🇧
This is the one I've been waiting for. I've ignored every other video out there. Waiting on our dude's video.
Appreciate your loyalty Kevin 🙏
That is an amazing little truck. I was surprised it could climb the steep ramp. It will be a blast indoors on bad weather day. Im going to get one. Thank you for sharing.
It's always a good idea to cover the decals with a satin varnish after applying them Phil. That helps to protect them and stops them from getting damaged.
Only way to make the decals last would be to spray them with clear coat. about time a manufacturer made this type of truck I'm sold. Thanks for all your great content and may it continue and grow🙂
Thanks for the review - Mima got this for my 4 year old and it’s an amazing little crawler.
Great video. These do what there real trucks do. I have to have one. Wash the body with dish washing liquid before putting on the decals. It may not help depending on how much oil is impregnated the plastic.
Thats what ive been waiting for to get into 24th scale!! Portals, monster trucks,.loads of aftermarket parts... sold!! Great vid, as always!!
Once dried, apply a light coat of clear varnish to preserve them! Try the varnish first on a tiny space not visible to see if it will melt the plastic or you can use spray glue!
Ah it's the blue one for me, love the colour and all the tricks
Gems is really making a statement in the small scale market. Their trucks are epic and a great price point.
Spell check! FMS
Awesome Truck's! FMS is really Killin it!
Thank you tomley. You’re the first person to put a video of these since released
Back watching again, I have both of them on the way now I did go ahead and order the blue one too can’t wait
Wasn't sure about this one but seeing the wheel speed and options it's jumped onto my list 👍
Can't wait to get one of these. I have ramps waiting! I might have to just put a speed motor and open diffs in an FCX24 I already own. Thanks for the review!
woooooo..
I need one, two hours ago I was thinking of buying myself a lunch box from tamiya to have a little fun, the nostalgia of my childhood is coming back at the moment, but it is a bit big for the house and the backpack on a walk).
But, I just saw this superb mini monster truck, it is perfect for the house and the backpack!!!
It only lacks a bit of weight on the rear and it will do crazy wheelies, think about adding the famous wheel on the rear axle!!!
I order immediately.
Thank you for the presentation, I am definitely conquered
Best way to protect the water slides is to spray a clear coat over them when they are dry. I'm gonna scotch bright the body before I apply the decals, then clear coat it to protect the decals and it will also make it shine good.
Certainly looks like a fun truck to have, can’t say I’ve ever seen one that roll’s on its front wheels only.
Yes, nice little trick 😎👌
I want one🤩. This is so much fun. Maybe FMS'll bring out buggies next🤔
So after first seeing your video when I first woke up and ordering one(haha), I went and watched a couple of other videos by other people and you definitely provided the most info in a very nice way so thank you for being knowledgeable and doing your homework on the things you cover! Love your channel!
THANKS TOMLEY
Welcome Dan
Mini monster trucks... what's not to like. Great video.
Thank you
Blue one is nice, just need some scale bigfoot decals, white one looks nice too but USA-1 is a Chevy!
They look pretty cool....I think me and the kid will have some fun with a couple of those.....
These looks amazing!! I thought the scale was slightly off with the Power Wagon crawler, but they've nailed it with these. They both look awesome, but I agree, the USA-1 looks the nuts!!
I remember waterslide decals always being a bit flaky when they were scraped. Other than clear coat, I don't know of another way of making them more long lasting?! 🤷🏻♂️
Water slides can be put on then lacquered over or u can get some special setting stuff to make them stick better. I’d lacquer over to give the whole body a super shine! Love the vids
You can seal the water slide decals with a little white glue mixed with water and brush it over top. They will stick really good after that. Don’t use too much glue mixture or they lift off the model again 😂. Or they sell a product called microset which is a water slide decal sealer which leaves more of a matte finish.
I stumbled on your channel a while ago and watch almost every release. Before I was even through this video I sent some pics of the trucks to my brother. We ordered two of them and can't wait. Solid content.
Awesome, your gonna have lots of fun 👌
Want!! Think FMS have caught everyone else sleeping on this! Know there are options for the scx24 but nothing RTR
Yes, the FCX24 platform seems to have been a big hit!
This truck is so cool!! My little light all-round basher) higher rpm motor inside and silicone ear plugs in rear diff (optional) and it goes everywhere 🥰
Nice!
The original USA-1 monster truck was a Chevy Silverado. Not sure why they made it a 73-79 Ford ranger, but that's cool.
🤷🏼♂️😅
Think I'm sold on one of these! I've been pondering between the SCX24 and FCX24 and leaning towards the former with the better looking bodies (imo) - but with this new version. I can have both a monster truck look, and swap out the wheels to have a mean mini crawler that comes out of the box with the metal portal gears? Yes please!
Yes, so good you can easily make it in to a decent crawler!
These look TASTY! Nice video pal. Loved you in 30 Rock by the way.
Caurion! That motor gets hot.
Ok next mini crawler is one of these, thats so sick
Amazing tiny trucks!
I like the water slide decals. I'm not planning on using them though. If I recall correctly, you can give them a clear coat to secure and protect them, possibly even clear nail polish.
I could be wrong, it's been decades since I've even seen them. Lol
Yes, I think you can. Although that might ruin the look.. so may be best to put a bit of clear over the whole body
Holy moly FMS is really on to it, these mini monster trucks are awesome.
With waterslide decals it's best to spray them with a clear coat once applied.
Awesome looking rig that is Phil, I wonder how long it will take Mr Talbot to get one 😂🤣😂 brilliant video as always and really appreciate your honesty 👍🏻
Awesome little trucks
Those are pretty awesome !!!!
They look really good, you can get decal set to help keep them on or clear coat over them once dry will help too, great vid.
Sold!!!!! I want both😂 great video mate. Shame about the decals. I love the power wagon. Fms are knocking it out the park.
Congratulations on your first week as a full time you tuber. You are killing it Mate. This was a really great video. I gave it a thumbs up.
Now the taped cardboard makes sense. Trophy for the most entertaining video!
2FMRC ran his on concrete with no issues. He put the speed motor on his. Had some ramps and even jumped his over. Not sure which one I prefer, or if I can just get a good motor for both.
I think I'd prefer this over the FCX24.
Cool little trucks, that’s all we need is to see them in action, great video and keep them coming 👍
Thanks Neal. 😎👍
Impressive "Free Style" skills. Nice mini monster truck. I think I like this more than the SCX24. Thanks Phil now I have something else I want to add to the RC garage. 😂😂
i wasn't keen on these initially, but these things are pretty damn cool. its pretty sick how many tricks and stuff you can do with them. i think as long as you play with them indoors and dont jump anything huge they should be pretty durable
I think they look really cool I'd like to see it with 4 links and no portal axles then where talking monster trucks but definitely look awesome 👍
Looked like a blast to drive!
I’d there was some dirt in this, this could have been there marketing video. Great video! These are gangsta, not as gangsta as your Ganstaa Chevy but still. Awesome.
Love this channel (don't tell the nitrogang!). Great content chap, thanks for sharing the hobby. That endo at 7:48 was epic
Haha cheers mate. Really appreciate the support
I see tons of upgrades in the future for these guys... First being rear wheel steer.
You can do it already. Just buy the front portal axle which is super cheap. People have already done it with the FCX24 power wagon.
@@FarmerFpv oh yeah, I figured. I just mean I forsee a bunch of TH-cam videos of people upgrading the heck out of these things lol.
USA 1 looks very cool 🤩
The blue one wins the freestyle event for me hahahaha
They are cool little monster trucks, wicked fun
This thing looks like a beast!
By far the best video I've seen on these trucks!!!🖤
Have been waiting for this..... Yes... Just yes.... That Blue one needs to be in my life, on the alternate wheels, with locked diffs.....
Cool little trucks.
nice to see a manufacturer make what a hobbyist such as myself have been doing for a few years now.
I really thought axial would have been in the first one but it doesn't matter they are really neat.
I don't think there's anything better you can do with those stickers there Tom.
Because they're designed for a model car to sit on a Shelf.. they are very brittle once they dry.
However maybe spraying it down with clear coat would help protect it as long as the ink didn't run all over the place.
Well said. Decals were not designed for field operations. Clear coat is a must, be it matte or gloss.
Kevin Talbot would love this!
Wow those are really cool
overspray with krylon clear for added protection ,probably a bit of grease and oil on the chassis rails as well ,wouldnt of helped them adhere.
JUST WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WICKED VIDEO BUYING ONE TODAY
Great videos…🙏🏼❤️🙌🏼
Thanks Jim
Shipping takes FOREVER!! It will probably be three weeks until I see mine >.< super exited, looks like a blast!
Cool looking truck
This one is my favorite truck they made yet! It just makes sense to me! Haha. Can I come over and play?! LoL
Loving the increased output.. well played lad
Cheers Chris
Clear coat over water slides for longevity 👌
Bloomin 'eck Tomley! Now I want at least 2 of these!
😅
After applying and drying you schould give them a clearcoat. Not only it seals the edges it also reinforce the decals and never touch them with bare fingers, altrough a i had the best results when you rough up or flaten the surfaces with like a smoth wipe of steelwool and clean and wet the space were it does on with dishsoaped water and put on the decals (works same way with lexan bodys just withou scruffing the surface) The USA1 is really lovely, i appreciate the neutral position as i hella sure would play around with it for sure since its that small lol
I'd clearcoat the decals as you would on the static models by airfix and tamiya etc
They are soo cool. I personally like the blue one. Could see me and the kids destroying the lounge room to make a track on a Sunday. Awesome vid as usual.
I've been waiting for these my whole life
Sick car dude! I need to get one… and maybe some more space in my garage 😂 also, your SOOO close to 100k! Anyone reading this needs to hit the read button!
These are so cool I'm going to have to get one dam it😂😂😂😎😎😎Excellent video ,you the man.👍👍👍
Cheers Steve
@@TomleyRC 👍👍👍
What I used to do on model cars after applying waterslide decals is spray gloss clear enamel over the entire body.