RC ADVENTURES - Tips & Tricks - Crawlers: Heavy Truck Vs Light Truck - Hard Body vs Lexan Body
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- Click to Subscribe! ► bit.ly/JOovvU - The debate will carry on throughout the hobby of RC trail and rock crawling - Hard Body, or Lexan? Heavy Truck vs Light Truck.. which crawls better? I think it is completely dependent on the driver, the type of competition or scenario they are in, and what style of driving suits them best. The really cool thing about this hobby, is nothing is set in stone! Pardon the pun :)
These trucks are 1/10th scale and are powered by Lithium Polymer 3S, high-output batteries. The two models I am using today are the G-Made Komodo 4x4 (blue truck), and the RC4WD Gelande 2 4x4 (chopped Land Rover Discovery). Anything is possible in the hobby of radio control these days. If you can imagine it.. you can build it.
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I thought the sticker in the back said "Camel Towing" for a minute. That'd be an awesome sticker.
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thank you medic for sharing your adventurer with us👍. both awesome rigs
+RCSparks Studio hey you should do a test like this with heavy and light trucks 1 with soft suspension and 1 with a harder style suspension and on dirt with humps and bumps to work the suspension and what keeps the truck levler than the other and I think the Glenda 2 is better :)
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Id like to see 2 of the same vehicle, one upgraded and modded with metal everything (heavy), and one with plenty of mods and upgrades but focusing on lightweight.
Thank you
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killer video as usual medic. awesome job! my komodo should be here in the next couple of days and can't wait to start the build with my nephew. hopefully the holmes hobbies 30t brushed motor and axial ae-5 esc will have the slow crawl capability of yours with the brushless setup.
+RCSparks Studio how warm is it there? we still have now here in bc where i am...... :{
+RCSparks Studio also do you know if like the standard axial controller has that option for the trigger I know it has something but i don;t know, i think i like the blue truck better
+RcSparks Studio is it possible to turn a 1:24 scale car to Rc
Perfect timing medic! This came out a week before my birthday and I'm thinking about getting a crawler!
You shod
great comparison vid Medic. I liked the way the Galande looked.
Just dropped back to re-watch this video. I fell in-love with the Komodo after seeing it on here.
I'm currently In the process of building my new Komodo GS02 Double Cab and figured this video would help build the hype! Still love the old GS01.
funny you post this...............
I went from a 11 1/2 pound SCX last year to just a tad over 6 pounds now
I use to love the extra weight but as my driving skills got better I found out by running with my friend Ben
I didn't need all that weight and now I'm building a new crawler with a low center gravity when the custom rails he is having made come in
It's been a great journey into the RC world and once more many thanks as you were one of the few I watched on TH-cam who had such a profound impact on my Addiction to the hobby
Best wishes to you & the family
Paul
Love it man.
You still are the best RC channel.
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Hey medic , i've learned a lot about RC's from you and im so much in to the Hobby I think you .I appreciate your RC channel. Love the course. Great looking rig's.
always love to see new vids to see whats new out and to get a one up on my friends thanks for the help rc sparks
awesome as always
They both look badass! Nice one Aaron! :D
Like you stated man, I'm personally torn between both because the heavier rigs(hard bodies) do look extremely scale while crawling while the lighter ones(lexan) are better for fast run times during competitions etc.. I've always tried to keep a happy medium between the both to fully enjoy more aspects of the hobby. Great video for the beginners! I'm going to refer this to my Dad because he just recently got into crawling like me!! Thanks Medic!!!!!
Just got back into crawling myself.... I had a gen 1 deadbolt, so bought a gen 2. And I had prior purchased a TRX4 Sport. I came back to this video, because I am building both for "competition".
One is going to be for performance, and one is for scale building/performance.
Axial is going to be pure performance- built to win, just unboxed it today
TRX-4 is going to be built for pure fun - already winning because fun is the goal =) Already has a metal bumper set, with metal winch ( unfortunately doesn't work properly), waiting for tires, just got beadlocked aluminum 3 piece rims. A servo/horn upgrade next.... Haven't decided on a hardbody for it yet. I am partial to older Fords though.
Definitely a hobby of passion, and I been missin it for quite a while!
I liked the heavier truck, in fact, I’m waiting on them to come back in stock.
Thanks for sharing
Great video man. I guess everyone had their own opinion but I love the hard style "tamiya" bodies. I feel that they offer better realism plus you can apply greater, more realistic painting techniques.
I can't believe that the Gelande 2 is up and running so well!
Finally got my first crawler but it's a decay still have fun and thanks for the inspiration
and thanks for the walk through on your rock crawling strategy
just my observation, I'm thinking a heavier truck will let the suspension flex more, making it more realistic, and giving you more contact to the ground. I could be wrong, I'm going to be getting into scale trucks if I can. Great video btw!
Can't wait to be able to afford a crawler you make,it look like a blast
That is just awesome! I am awaiting the Christmas arrival my first scaler kit, just an entry-level Barrage builder's kit. This addiction is going to be a lot of fun.
Love the videos! Keep it up!
great video as always
you should do a test with 4 wheel steering vs 2. always look forward to your vids Medic keep up the great work!!!
good vid keep on updating and I'm pretty sure all of us subscribers are very enthused by your work with you trucks
I think I´d start with that G-Made Komodo. I´m looking for my first crawler so don´t know nothing about driving them.
Loving your videos, keep them coming!
Gelande 2 is my favorite for realism, sweet set up.
Cool video. You've inspired me, yet again, to go and have fun with RC
Definately the Landy...working on my second week with the TF2, did most of the mods except raise the body and get bigger tires but the mod I couldn't wait to come in the mail was the steel drive shafts, kept dropping the front drive shaft. I love this truck...wish they made a '98 grand Cherokee, I drove that off road with no mods and it was very capable...(couldn't afford to lift it) but I know how that truck drove, another would be a LandRover Lightweigh...still miss that truck...couldn't bring it back to the states...Great site and great Vids...
Man either way they both look awesome
Great video always have fun watching you drive the toys around
Like the blue on that truck man. Very good work on the crawls too.
nice vid man, always watch your stuff. I like both trucks, no favorites. keep em coming!
Really enjoy all your vids Medic. I love my Komodo. Amazing machine after a few factory made mods.
awesome vid ! really enjoyed the commentary ! hard to pick one , both are sweet rigs. lol!
Medic! Gmade Komodo all the way. I loved that truck since it came and soon hope to add one to my collection. Keep RC'ing bro!
Hey Medic, in my opinion the Gelende II was a favorite of mine since you built it. I am more of a purist when it comes to certain things, but I am sure if the aftermarket gave more support as for parts supply for the Komodo then I am sure that it could be more of a contender. The Gelende II has an extensive parts list of providers as well as from RC4WD which produces it, not to mention aftermarket which in my opinion is extremely important.
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hey man keep the crawling videos coming. I just recently bought my first crawler a Redcat rockslide I know it's cheap but a good starter. so I need all the help I can get learning. Thanks again man
Keith! Im glad these crawling films are helping you out! It make all the effort worth while knowing that the films are assisting others :) That is why I do these style of films. Cheers, and see you on the trails!
awesome vid
dude your blue truck is awesome!
Very good tips n tricks thx
2:45 I love your enthusiasm :)
Que Pasada , Muy Bueno !! ;)
Cool!!
Actually, as I typed that, I have two scalers myself, and Axial SCX-10, and a Vaterra Ascender. My Axial is my heavy weight, it's almost completely aftermarket, only stock parts left, are the frame rails, and the axle centers, even the cross members on this rig are metal. Only thing is the body is a custom cut 1979 Ford F-150 designed for the Savage XL. My Ascender is completely box stock. I have noticed by the way, that the Ascender has an easier time with the side hills, but even though both trucks run the same tire tread, ( SX Super Swampers) the Ascender has to spin the tires more in order to grab a rock, while my heavy SCX-10 just grabs, due to the weight forcing the tires to do so. All I'm saying here is simply put, you get some pro's, and some con's from both setups. I love both of my rigs, and wouldn't replace either, but I know what both have for strengths, and weaknesses as well.
that glendale is so awesome looks amazing... but i would have both!
awesome Video and great run on the track.....thumbs up :-))
I like the Gelande 2 ...the style of it, the drag brake and the adjustability of throttle control. =) That was an interesting comparison of the two different trucks. =)
Very helpful awesome vid
Either way you got me addicted to the hobby ..just wish I had your back yard ! Awesome ...I'll have to go for the blue one but with expo ... take care wheels to the ground ✌😎👍
Love the look and ability f the blue truck. I would love to build one my self.
Hey rcsparks. I wonder if you have any suggestions on good rc car that don't cost over 200 $ ? Btw you rock :)
I prefer the Komodo because of how it looks and preforms
👍great video👍
hey medic, this is a very interested video for me 👍🏻 well done, please more from such a kind of videos with your personality tips and tricks, so that we can learn from you 😉 i like more the gelände 2
Also I love your videos and they got me into trucking, drifting and raceing I have a traxxas grave digger truck a rustler vxl that goes 125mph and a brushless losi micro t I've been with you since 2009 and am happy to click the like button
Great video 👍👍👍👍👍 I love the crawlers /scalers!! Oh yes my d90 is my favorite too! Well tie with my trail finder!! Great video bud👍
I like the g made but I have not used either of them in person. great video
Like all your trucks
My vote is definitely for the Gelände, especially the way you customized it. I prefer the scale look of the heavier vehicles while the lighter crawlers present more like toys.
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Nice comparison. I really like the hard bodied, heavier trucks for trailing and a bit of rocks, but for rocks most of the time, then a lexan body and middle weight for me
To be, or not to be, that is the question, I like the hard one that looks more real, and the blue one has it's advantages too. Much like my Axial jeep vs my slash 4x4, they are both fun & serve there own purpose for the sport, but I must cast my vote for the hard body Gelande 2 for its realism feel. Good Job my Friend...
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I'd like them both! ;-)
I liked the komodo.. that one looks nice and seems to go over the rocks a little easier. Love ur vids medic :D
nice race
hey medic another great video I would have to say I like the Glenda 2 better, the metal body gives it weight and it seems more realistic thats a sick truck with the winch on there and the metal bumpers love it keep them coming medic
In side wall we trust that should be a bumper sticker haha 😂😂😂
Lovely trucks, although I'd already made up my mind to get a Komodo at some point, already...
Which you can take credit for, Medic!
Ahh! Spring is in the air. I must admit I am partial to the Komodo but I personally would wait for some aftermarket suppliers to produce upgrades before i would purchase. It is definately on my "want" list!
Good tips
I like the blue one! Just needs drag brakes and it will be killer!
yes! more rock crawling!
nice job
Love this coll
the blue one looks cool
I think the black one overall handled better with the rocks. Even though the blue one made it all the way with out flipping, it seemed not to do as well with the suspension. Both the trucks are rly cool.
You just got an XMaxx! I was expecting you to put it to the test. Love the crawler vids too tho....
And also great video
I like the one that's not broken at the end. Ya I see that steering link hahaha
Komodo didn't look as real going on the rocks but the Komodo looked a little more capable. Nice vid
Man! I went out today, was working on my truck yesterday, somehow when I sealed up the esc in the box and bolted it back deep inside the frame, I must have bumped the switch off? I'm still just sitting here staring at it watching rc vids! lol
those tires look beastly
I like the blue one because of the Plastic it rolls right off the rocks and also has great suspension !!!!
I like both of them because both trucks just ride good 👍👍👍
Both were good g made looks like the winner to me wood be a lot better with drag break cool vid keep up the good work medic luv the vids
NICE VID GUYS CAN YOU DO SOME TRACK RACING
this video just helped me so much! Iam building my cralwer right now and I was asking my buddys if all my steel roll cage iam building will affect the way I crawl!! thanks medic!!
well done
I like them both
Nice
The blue one with a drag brake hands down. Take rack off top of cab and put in the bed.
Personally I think they both have pros and cons. Right now I'm running a lexan body on my scx10. My next scale build I plan on using my scale jeep hardbody. Either one looks good and all depends on what your doing.
still hard to pick one! but in the end i think i'd go for the gelände!
You did such a fantastic job of being as subjective as you had to be, and as fair as you COULD be!! 👍👍
Yes, the Gelande is more Scale - by quite a margin. That became an actual hindrance on some of the Gates....
The Komodo, being Lexan, was not only lighter, but you were far less cautious about damage! You were quicker and more confident.
However, you also had a bit of a field leveller..... Hardbody = Drag Brake > Light Body = NO Drag Brake. So you made both challenging in their own way!!
I can't afford either Rig..... But I actually have the Komodo Body, on my HG P402..... Which is about all I can do for a Trail Rig. It was good to see that the Gmade Body can take some Rocks....
Even IF that Chassis is going to Torque around in every direction like a pot of Spaghetti!! LOL 😂
Hey! I am Blessed indeed to have a friend who GAVE me an Axial Wraith Spawn Kit!!! I SHOULD be able to get THAT through some tricky Gates, right? 😉
THANK YOU so much Aaron, for doing everything you do for the whole Community! These videos are a GREAT way for people of ALL Experience levels, to keep learning, and stay "in the loop"!! 👍👍
You just taught ME some techniques for Crawling, that I truly didn't know before. Thanks!!
Carmine 🚂