I'm really digging your videos. As I'm just getting into the crawlers, I'm finding them very informative. You answer the questions I didn't think to ask yet!
Nice job! The black with gold wheels looks sick! I look at scale crawlers like this differently than most. I don't expect this to compete with lighter weight less detailed kits. I prefer all the scale details & interior & wheel wells, etc. to a stripped down version that may perform better.
Yeah make the hood open, that would be super cool. Be the first to do it . As always appreciate you sharing. Love watching your reviews !! This is the beauty of the hobby . Stay safe, i'll be watching for more.
You guys always give that great info, can’t wait to see your tests when putting her through your challenges. Love everything you folks say except when a gen8 gets put down.
You guys did good on her, combination of colors set it off. Beautiful job Rc Review, do you think there going to make a new servo mount bracket because nobody seems to be able to get a servo in her. I don’t want to build mine yet Incase there’s a kinda recall on that B.S. part. Thanks
yes Francis, yes... make the hood pop. clear the windows. do the roof thing, and everything you have the oppertunity to do. you must do. we want to see your customising chops.
Before someone chimes in that it's a "motor" and not an "engine", he is literally referring to the scale dummy v8 engine cover that fits over the motor.
@@traxrc actually that's incorrect, motor can be interchangeable between gas or electric. Ever heard of motorsports, or maybe ford motor company, or general motors?
@@redneckgearheadgarage495 The common way that people say it is either motor or electric. However, the proper way is motor for electric and engine for gas.
@@traxrc you are mistaken as I said before. The definition of motor.... any of various power units that develop energy or impart motion: such as a: a small compact engine b: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
I’m running all redcat Gen8 AXE electronics in mine it’s actually perfect power combo. I had them from roller I sold. It’s actually difficult to get any hobby wing Axe stuff right now. I considered the Holmes hobby setup but when it came I put it in my TRX4.
If I do one I’ll just do the dig and not the 2 speed. Another reviewer mentioned the two speed wasn’t a lot of extra speed. I hope they do another body that’ll fit well like maybe a 2021 Bronco
Right on, really appreciate it. I think many reviewers are very scared to give honest pros and cons opinions on this rc and many other crawlers for fear of angering the manufacturer. We will try not to fall into that trap and keep delivering our insight and opinions. One thing we can say is that many, many things we identified as cons or weaknesses of the SCX10 II are addressed/fixed here.
@@RCReviewChannel Like you said it's just your honest review. If the manutactures dont want to hear the truth then maybe they should always make the best they can. Just me talking.
Right on! I got mine from local hobby shop out here last week. Please support them. I still use Amain for my little upgrade Parts selection but for my core vehicles always try to give business back to local brick and mortar stores.
RC Review I kind of think the umg10 got the short end of the scx10ii stick, such a nice body and a nice looking little rig, but it’s not portals and it should have been, of course the trx4 and gen8 were already out, and the element sendero/trailwalker is maybe a better platform than the 10ii was. That body belongs on the 10-3.
Love the channel, just a heads up some 550 motors do fit like crowmaster pro 550. I haven't done it myself but EXO cage RC has. Keep up the great work guys. 👍
Nice teaser pic of the black body! I wont get mine until tomorrow, and I’m still working, so next weekend project I guess, not sure what color yet. Cant wait for some comparisons against your other rigs. 👍🏼
It seems to me they are moving the motor to the front and using a bigger(heavier) transmission than necessary to offset the battery being mounted in the rear(or middle side). This could end up with having overall less grip(all things being equal). I could be wrong.
Would be cool to make the roof 3 pieces like a real Rubicon! 2 freedom panels in the front then the rear hard top. Would also be cool to do half doors.
This will STOMP the Competition!!! That's how Axial has stayed on top for 15 years. The upstarts got their time... Axial say back, observed, saw what worked and what didn't, and went to the design Table!!! 😎 AMAZINGLY, despite I'm getting the Stimulus Check, and CAN buy a new Rig... FINALLY.... I'm not getting this yet! 😳😳 It's good, but not nearly $400 good. I'm waiting. Meanwhile, there's Tamiyas that I've wanted a lot longer. Carmine ✈🚂🚙
Awesome, I am partial to Axial. That said, I'm looking forward to your observations. You are known for telling it like it is, unlike the other big reviewers who mysteriously never find anything to complain about. Hmmmmm.
Oh, regarding mods, a review is only useful when a reviewer builds the thing as it was meant to be, then tests it and reports back. After that, go ahead and make all the mods you want, like opening hood etc. Just my opinion.
I wouldn't open the hood on a Lexan body because it takes away some necessary rigidity in the body. Unless you are going to support the plastic, you will probably have a problem. Let's face it, you guys do not "trail" your trucks, you climb rocks. The hood will likely tear off during a rollover. Just my opinion. : )
do the hood! paint the roll bars so it can be seen. and please replace the tires with smaller ones. the tires that comes with it does not look scale. :)
Eee i like traxxas' durability...a lot!...that said the dig and killer bod imo bumps the scx10 III to the top barring any unforeseen durability issues in the rig....it is perty much brand new design from the ground up and trx4 is tried and true....boy im a big help huh lol
You were like a kid in a candy store when you were pulling out the bags lol. Nice rig . Did you set up the dig and two speed? I hope you have the good opening. Great video 👍👍
Hi, good video thanks for sharing your experience. A question about the GT5 transmitter, how channel 5 and 6 could be used in the RC Crawler. Is there a way to configure them to operate lights?
I got mine early too ...I did forget to order the servo horns...ordered it from Amain ....I tried to order a servo from Holmes Hobbies and it was a no go....did you do a servo test on the Reefs 422 that came in the Redcat Gen 8 ACE?
As nice as this looks, I think I'll get the Traxxas TRX4 kit instead because for the same price the TRX4 comes with all the electronics; 4-channel TX, RX, waterproof ESC, motor, and 4 servos. No, I don't work for Traxxas.
When it comes to crawlers I've only bought from redcat, I trust them and support them, I own the Gen 7, Gen 8, & Gen 8 axe edition, but when I first saw this axial I felt like I MUST have it... Buuttt I'm not a fan of kits, would you happen to know if they might come up with a rtr in the future? Should I wait?
Im with you on the kits Wrenching on the RCs is my least favourite part of the hobby. And i REALLY hate having to modify things to make work. I have a badass set of aluminum wheels i can't get my tires to mount to just sitting on my shelves. The whole reason I've stuck with the stock body on my trx4 sport is i dont want to have to " modify" anything
RC Review I’m glad they did the Kit first. Looks like Horizon just launched a Dynamite 35T brushed system with a new ESC. My guess that’ll be in the RTR
They say that because paint doesn't bond well with the chrome plating and will scratch off or chip easier than with non plated parts. But you are right the wheels look great.
Holmes doesnt recommend using the balance port on the battery as the balance port is only rated for 1 amp while that servo can draw up to 5 amps. The voltage drop at the balance port can be signifcant at 5 amps as well.
I have to admit that I'm rather fed up with Jeep bodies. I wish they would try something different. It would be cool to build this but the body is making me not want to buy it since I would have to buy a body too. Now that it has portals a UMG would be scale and it looks better than the Jeep.
Please trade me for the trx4 I have never built this one and I thought it would go smooth but the talk about taping g close and other thing it's in the dox never opened an I ame willing to trade you for a trx4 new kit and save you 100 dollorsplease help means trade
I'm really digging your videos. As I'm just getting into the crawlers, I'm finding them very informative. You answer the questions I didn't think to ask yet!
Glad to help. That is a great compliment.
Nice job! The black with gold wheels looks sick! I look at scale crawlers like this differently than most. I don't expect this to compete with lighter weight less detailed kits. I prefer all the scale details & interior & wheel wells, etc. to a stripped down version that may perform better.
The color is gloss black and matte black. It is unbelievable!!! Wait til we get the running video.
Looks amazing with the black body and gold wheels
Just ordered mine yesterday! Looking forward to the build. My very first kit!
Black and gold! Best looking axial lll so far! Good job!
Yeah make the hood open, that would be super cool. Be the first to do it . As always appreciate you sharing. Love watching your reviews !! This is the beauty of the hobby . Stay safe, i'll be watching for more.
Thank you! Nice video. Truck looks great! Looking forward to the running video. I feel that will really show how it stacks up against the competition.
Beautiful colour scheme,the black and gold really makes it 'pop'.
You guys always give that great info, can’t wait to see your tests when putting her through your challenges. Love everything you folks say except when a gen8 gets put down.
You guys did good on her, combination of colors set it off. Beautiful job Rc Review, do you think there going to make a new servo mount bracket because nobody seems to be able to get a servo in her. I don’t want to build mine yet Incase there’s a kinda recall on that B.S. part. Thanks
I can't wait for the shootouts! Nobody else has posted them yet - not sure if they've been asked not to or what, but that's all I'm interested in .
Best looking one built so far in my opinion!!!
Thank you. Wait til you see it done and in full glory.
Great video. Love your vibe and respect for the community.
yes Francis, yes... make the hood pop. clear the windows. do the roof thing, and everything you have the oppertunity to do. you must do. we want to see your customising chops.
My two favorite colors......!!! Looks awesome
Before someone chimes in that it's a "motor" and not an "engine", he is literally referring to the scale dummy v8 engine cover that fits over the motor.
Actually, a motor is electric, and an engine is gas. His reference is correct.
@@traxrc actually that's incorrect, motor can be interchangeable between gas or electric. Ever heard of motorsports, or maybe ford motor company, or general motors?
@@redneckgearheadgarage495 The common way that people say it is either motor or electric. However, the proper way is motor for electric and engine for gas.
@@traxrc you are mistaken as I said before. The definition of motor.... any of various power units that develop energy or impart motion: such as
a: a small compact engine
b: INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
@Scott B You are correct with your definition.
Good video! Love the black truck with the mate black roof!!!
I’m running all redcat Gen8 AXE electronics in mine it’s actually perfect power combo. I had them from roller I sold. It’s actually difficult to get any hobby wing Axe stuff right now. I considered the Holmes hobby setup but when it came I put it in my TRX4.
Nice work on the body. Looks excellent.
Nice
In Germany we have also a few.
Yesterday we were crawling with a group and the scx 10 3 performed very good
Great vid, the black with gold wheels looks really nice...👍👍
If I do one I’ll just do the dig and not the 2 speed. Another reviewer mentioned the two speed wasn’t a lot of extra speed. I hope they do another body that’ll fit well like maybe a 2021 Bronco
this slide chassis was on vaterra and it is very usefull for changing wheelbase
Love the paint scheme you did. And nice Tacoma in the background, I also have a 13 TRD Sport.
Oh heck yah!
I like what you did with the wheels. Looks great.
I have been waiting for your review. You and perhaps 1 other youtuber i fully trust you are going to give your honest opinion about the rigs
Right on, really appreciate it. I think many reviewers are very scared to give honest pros and cons opinions on this rc and many other crawlers for fear of angering the manufacturer.
We will try not to fall into that trap and keep delivering our insight and opinions.
One thing we can say is that many, many things we identified as cons or weaknesses of the SCX10 II are addressed/fixed here.
@@RCReviewChannel Like you said it's just your honest review. If the manutactures dont want to hear the truth then maybe they should always make the best they can. Just me talking.
@@kg5nja693 to be fair the manufacturers have to ballance between quality and price...
Or you end up with a vanquish $850 for a kit lol
Right on! I got mine from local hobby shop out here last week. Please support them. I still use Amain for my little upgrade
Parts selection but for my core vehicles always try to give business back to local brick and mortar stores.
Love the black and gold!👍🏼😎
We need a run video rc review!!!!! Compare it to Trx4 sport and enduro sendero kits !!!
Yes, please do opening hood and removable top!
Thank's Francis enjoy your honest reviews 😎👍
My pleasure!
I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these. I really wish the body was the umg10, but at least the lexan body looks good.
Maybe w'll shorten this wheelbase and install the UMG10 body!!
RC Review I kind of think the umg10 got the short end of the scx10ii stick, such a nice body and a nice looking little rig, but it’s not portals and it should have been, of course the trx4 and gen8 were already out, and the element sendero/trailwalker is maybe a better platform than the 10ii was. That body belongs on the 10-3.
Love the channel, just a heads up some 550 motors do fit like crowmaster pro 550. I haven't done it myself but EXO cage RC has.
Keep up the great work guys. 👍
Nice teaser pic of the black body! I wont get mine until tomorrow, and I’m still working, so next weekend project I guess, not sure what color yet. Cant wait for some comparisons against your other rigs. 👍🏼
Right on. Most of the attachments are not on the body yet. And the interior is not done at all. It's in the proper hands now though.
Love the black and gold. Winner 👌
Wait til you see the flat black panels
@@RCReviewChannel I cant wait. I really want one now 😍
Wuau!
You are wery excited about this car!
Like your video for the content and information!
And yessss!
Holmes stuff!
And yessss!
Opening hood an removable top!
Please!
And end footage...
Super!
Great work!
Thanks for sharing!!!
And I realized I am so excited....
Prohaps more than you are!
RC Rewiev!
What a great Channel!
It seems to me they are moving the motor to the front and using a bigger(heavier) transmission than necessary to offset the battery being mounted in the rear(or middle side). This could end up with having overall less grip(all things being equal). I could be wrong.
I can’t wait for the rtr
Wow great color choice
How do you set up a Killer Toyota Land Cruiser on SCX10 chasis...
Does the early Ford Bronco body fit on this kit?
Would be cool to make the roof 3 pieces like a real Rubicon! 2 freedom panels in the front then the rear hard top. Would also be cool to do half doors.
I wonder what Traxxas is going to come out with? Or the next iteration of a Redcat
This will STOMP the Competition!!! That's how Axial has stayed on top for 15 years. The upstarts got their time... Axial say back, observed, saw what worked and what didn't, and went to the design Table!!! 😎
AMAZINGLY, despite I'm getting the Stimulus Check, and CAN buy a new Rig... FINALLY....
I'm not getting this yet! 😳😳 It's good, but not nearly $400 good. I'm waiting. Meanwhile, there's Tamiyas that I've wanted a lot longer.
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
THANKS for doing an opening Hood!! That's been missing.
Love your vids great and informational review
Awesome, I am partial to Axial. That said, I'm looking forward to your observations. You are known for telling it like it is, unlike the other big reviewers who mysteriously never find anything to complain about. Hmmmmm.
Oh, regarding mods, a review is only useful when a reviewer builds the thing as it was meant to be, then tests it and reports back. After that, go ahead and make all the mods you want, like opening hood etc. Just my opinion.
Love the hat! I have a Rollik. Great bike
Wil you please do a video on the RC4WD blazer on the shelf behind you. I love the paint job on it. Thanks
Will do. That's a Traxxas and we'll revisit it. It has the long travel kit.
Informative as always! Thank you!
If we don't deliver insight and just read labels and praise the vehicle, then we feel we didn't deliver any value.
What remote would be needed to install a second servo to use the 2 speed as well as the dig
Any 4 channel
Can you please do a head to head between this scx10 iii and the capra!
I want to no if 1800kv is going to be ok or is it to small
I wouldn't open the hood on a Lexan body because it takes away some necessary rigidity in the body. Unless you are going to support the plastic, you will probably have a problem. Let's face it, you guys do not "trail" your trucks, you climb rocks. The hood will likely tear off during a rollover. Just my opinion. : )
Good point there Alpha. We'll support it. Like this! th-cam.com/video/v3tUaSc0qZU/w-d-xo.html
So true love you vids got mine today..
do the hood! paint the roll bars so it can be seen. and please replace the tires with smaller ones. the tires that comes with it does not look scale. :)
I think a 550 motor can be mounted if you don't use the engine dummy cover, can't it?
Repair rear axle? Can you add more ball bearing rear axle in driveshaft?
Trx4 chasis kit or this? Looking to buy my 1st in many years. Thanks!
Eee i like traxxas' durability...a lot!...that said the dig and killer bod imo bumps the scx10 III to the top barring any unforeseen durability issues in the rig....it is perty much brand new design from the ground up and trx4 is tried and true....boy im a big help huh lol
A 10.3 locally didn't quite match up and broke. That said it might have been the driver 🤣 (no not me)
You were like a kid in a candy store when you were pulling out the bags lol. Nice rig . Did you set up the dig and two speed? I hope you have the good opening. Great video 👍👍
Hi, good video thanks for sharing your experience. A question about the GT5 transmitter, how channel 5 and 6 could be used in the RC Crawler. Is there a way to configure them to operate lights?
I got mine early too ...I did forget to order the servo horns...ordered it from Amain ....I tried to order a servo from Holmes Hobbies and it was a no go....did you do a servo test on the Reefs 422 that came in the Redcat Gen 8 ACE?
Do you feel like any of it is a copy from the TRX 4 like I noticed on the fender wells they have a slot for rock lights like the traxxas
How do you connect the servo to the battery balancer?
Right here www.3brothersrc.com/connectors
@@RCReviewChannel Thanks! You're the best, I bought the Holmes servos because of your reviews and advice. Thanks!
As nice as this looks, I think I'll get the Traxxas TRX4 kit instead because for the same price the TRX4 comes with all the electronics; 4-channel TX, RX, waterproof ESC, motor, and 4 servos. No, I don't work for Traxxas.
Does this use a Vaterra Ascender frame or does it just look really similar?
Same 2-piece Vaterra Ascender frame style. Slides so you can change length
RC Review what I meant was is it actually the same parts the ascender uses or just a similar style?
Waiting to see a shootout between the Komodo, Trx4 Sport, Element, and 10. 3. Should be fun!
David Grey Kisun’s already showed the trx4 up, at least that’s what it seemed like
Very nice, do you see the motor cover being an issue along with the servo fit, and what is your build cost ?
which one is better than trx4?
hey francis luv yer channel - did u guys go with any particular brand servos for the dig&2 gear transmission? just curious.
Looks good 👍🏼
As nice as that body is, will the Unimog fit?
I know this is months old, but Holmes advises against powering his servos via the balance port.
When it comes to crawlers I've only bought from redcat, I trust them and support them, I own the Gen 7, Gen 8, & Gen 8 axe edition, but when I first saw this axial I felt like I MUST have it... Buuttt I'm not a fan of kits, would you happen to know if they might come up with a rtr in the future? Should I wait?
The RTR will come for sure. Our guess is end of April and around $500
Im with you on the kits Wrenching on the RCs is my least favourite part of the hobby. And i REALLY hate having to modify things to make work. I have a badass set of aluminum wheels i can't get my tires to mount to just sitting on my shelves. The whole reason I've stuck with the stock body on my trx4 sport is i dont want to have to " modify" anything
RC Review I’m glad they did the Kit first. Looks like Horizon just launched a Dynamite 35T brushed system with a new ESC. My guess that’ll be in the RTR
Anyone else noticed the "welds" on the portals at 16:07? Wow
I have mine for 5 days. I am a normal guy living in germany. Just got it from Horizon Hobbies German page.
What's the name of the color on those wheels?
👍
thank you.
That is a beautiful finish on the truck. Were the rims airbrushed with standard lexan paint?
Definitely dk the most with the body. And make a 3D printed version of your head.
The 550 will fit according to rc driver online
Beautiful job, I wonder why my local hobby shop told me that you cannot paint the rims looks like you had no problem with yours, lol
For sure it's not a problem. It has to be perfectly clean and many layers of a fine spray for best results.
They say that because paint doesn't bond well with the chrome plating and will scratch off or chip easier than with non plated parts. But you are right the wheels look great.
munkeybiznes i since ordered aluminum beadlocks
Nice ! 😎👍
've got one it's ne detailed R/C crawler
Oh, stay safe btw
For sure, thank you!
IUPIIIII Porugal Here !!!! first to coment ....^^...Nice ...lets see
I think the international internet delayed you. You're still first place in our book.
"I said impregnanted...in a review"
First win for everythin...
Holmes doesnt recommend using the balance port on the battery as the balance port is only rated for 1 amp while that servo can draw up to 5 amps. The voltage drop at the balance port can be signifcant at 5 amps as well.
Chongy so your saying they sell a servo that has a plug for the balance plug to direct power the servo....but customers aren’t suppose to use it...🙄
@rcreview @holmeshobbies is it true?
It's still sealed unopend
Just a head up dont order your kit through Amain. They are months behind on pre-orders. I placed my order early march and still nothing.
12:05 BLURP! LOL!
Prediction it will never do what a Trx4 sport or a Gmade GS02 did .
Open the hood plz.
The plans for the second body are pretty much complete and that is part of it.
I have to admit that I'm rather fed up with Jeep bodies. I wish they would try something different. It would be cool to build this but the body is making me not want to buy it since I would have to buy a body too. Now that it has portals a UMG would be scale and it looks better than the Jeep.
He meant embedded haha
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Thumbnail made it look like this was a video after the kit was together and trailing outside. Disappointed watching all of that for nothing...
Stephen Griffiths The title day say unboxing and assembly.
Great vid as always! Checkout our page if you have a chance
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Not a portal fan
Slice and dice that body! Pop that top and show off the motor!
Don't make me cut you like this one. :) th-cam.com/video/v3tUaSc0qZU/w-d-xo.html
Please trade me for the trx4 I have never built this one and I thought it would go smooth but the talk about taping g close and other thing it's in the dox never opened an I ame willing to trade you for a trx4 new kit and save you 100 dollorsplease help means trade
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