Axial Capra - Can Axial compete in the portal game?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- The Axial Capra is the first attempt that Axial has made at competing in the portal market. I have found many things to like in this build, but also no shortage of issues to look at.
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dude, don't miss the opportunity to do a paint job honoring Jessie Combs and that tan rig of hers.
Do you even know how to paint?!
hahahahahaaa
One coat at a time
Might I suggest orange.... Seems to be a trend 🤔
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@Barry Boppins good one.
I'm glad you called it a spool and not a locker! Lol
Got Mine this weekend,
Buying - Hobbywing XR10 Pro G2 ESC & V10 G3R 25.5T Brushless Combo,
Buying & Upgrades - F&R Steering with Reefs 444 Servos & Reefs 99 Mocro for Dig.
Already have Hyrax Predator 1.9 on Treal Beadlocks, May swap for Spec RC Beadlock Wheels.
Have - Radio & Receiver FS-GT5 for Crawl Modes
Waiting for 1st Run to decide on shock upgrades.
1st CG Mod will be Samix Brass knuckle and portal covers w/scale Brake & Rotor F&R
Eventually Custom Links to experiment with climbing Geometry
Thanks for the Build Videos
👍🏽🐒. The manual is a big part of what makes a good build experience a great experience. The UMG was disorganized and frustrating because of the manual for me personally. Thanks for the info.
The manual, despite some initial "errors" (which they're currently working on correcting), is excellent. If you've ever built a TLR vehicle, then you're already familiar with how the manual is written, as well as how all the parts are packaged.
Robb Ryan I’m not sure what upset you so much about my comment. Do you write the manuals?
@@PhoenixRCCrawler I want upset. My apologies if you thought I was. From what I understand, previous Axial manuals were poorly written. Also, from what I understand, the Capra's manual, despite the errors (and, yes, I've discovered several errors, as others have), is a huge improvement over Axial's previous manuals. I have nothing to do with the manuals (I'm a professional chauffeur). All I was trying to do is let people know of Losi's involvement, and how people can expect future Axial build manuals to get even better. As for the Capra's manual, Rich, and his team, are working on correcting the problems. Once updated, the corrected version would be included in all future kits, plus it would be downloadable from the Capra product page.
Personally, when I decided to get my second kit (1/10 2WD buggy), I had narrowed down my choices to 4-5 kits. Part of how I determined which to get was by downloading the manuals for each of the. As you said, yourself, "The manual is a big part of what makes a good build experience a great experience.". I took that to heart, even long before you said it, so, in comparing the manuals, I was looking for a kit that was well-organized, with a well-written manual. I won't say what brands the 'losers' were...but, the winner, by a considerable margin, was the TLR 22. I've built a few TLR kits since then, and I've greatly enjoyed building every one of them...partly because of the manuals.
Now that Axial is fully integrated into the Horizon Hobby family, and had been taken "under the wing" of the Losi division, the manuals are bound to get better. My guess is, another 1-2 kits down the line, you won't be able to tell the different between a TLR-written manual, and an Axial-written manual (from what I understand, the Capra's manual was 100% Axial-written, with "assistance/suggestions" from having viewed several Losi/TLR manuals. When it comes time to select my second crawler, while I will probably check into other brands, I will probably still give a slight "preference" to Axial, knowing that Losi had at least a small hand in it (Losi plastic, which is excellent, is used for most of the Capra parts).
Allow me to say that I’ve build four Axial SCX 10Iis a Bomber a Yeti TT and a few others from other manufacturers. I’m not new to the game. I know errors happen but to not put the one to one scale pictures on the page is a new one for Axial. End of line.
@@PhoenixRCCrawler As I said, the Capra is my first crawler.
I was given all this stuff for free, but it isn't up to my standards. First and last time watching your channel. ✌
So you don't understand how reviews work? You want someone to just sugar coat everything and not discuss the pros and cons?
Silver and orange look awesome!
I think the hole may be for adjusting the links in place with the left and right hand threads on the links.
It is, that’s what I meant being a tie rod (turn buckle). However that’s completely unnecessary in our market and just makes for a poor appearance.
@@HarleyDesignsInc when I got into scale trucks a year ago...the links messed me up..hahaha..I was so used to turnbuckle style on bashers and racers. Oh well.
Josh. Great catches on the directions in the manual. Thank you very much.
Great video! Except the chimes playing in the back ground drove me nuts!
Typical Axial crap. Trx4 sport kit went together in 40 mins because of a perfectly designed manual .
I’ve built it too and it is a great manual. There is no way it went together in 40mins; but still a great manual.
@@HarleyDesignsInc no paint but yes kit was done in 40 mins
if you want to use a different micro servo for the dig, pick up the old Axial Yeti part AX31009 for the missing servo saver parts in 23,24, & 25T...
Team RRC2 the real MVP
Black with True fire would look awesome
I like the adjustable rods, it's just made for competition.
If you want to use the stock Dig shift linkage and a 23 24 or 25 spline servo you can get part number AX31009 and get that part you need.
Spline Adaptor from Axiel fix's the dig prob.ax31009.👌👌
I have to agree that for experienced builders, the manual may be moot point if needed at all...
I agree, after building the same kit repeatedly. There is only one reason to disregard the instructions on a brand new model. Ignorance.
Moot*
Idle gear next to spur is a reverse gear.....cuz portals. Ya had same issues with my build. Servo saver was my biggest gripe. Not having a saver will burn out that tiny servo. Wish they included a way to use a bigger servo for dig. Going to take some special parts to make a bigger servo work. And space is at a premium in that spot. Can't wait to her in the rocks.
That could have been done inside the trans if that was the case and then you would be able to use standard style spur gears. So using only for reversing would be a poor reason.
I want one so bad but I need to get some of my current rigs back on the trail first
Great video on this rig buddy! Ive been on the fence for a few reasons on this kit however after seeing them in action and seeing some of the kit responses from axial has definitely pushed me closer to buying it! Thank you for this editorial!
Fantastic build as usual, love the background look in your video as well.
It looks like all it really needs are some 90mm Incision shocks and for someone to come up with a plate or adapter that will allow for a smaller pinion.
Josh I really like your new studio set up. It looks very professional. Also, I was very skeptical about this new rib the more I see it the more I like it. Great video.
Think I got lucky with the bearings. Did find out a 550 can won’t fit. Hits the rear link mount. So much for using what I already had.
Very cool, mine just shipped so will have it Wednesday.
Awesome looking rig, can't wait for it to come out in Australia
Pretty sure there is already a fix for the dig servo allowing the use of whatever servo you like. It's like a $7 part.people talking bout it on fb.👌 nice rig and keen to see how it performs on track.👍👍
Thanks for the review. As my first kit I agree about the manual quality, wish it would have been better.
Nice review! I'm waiting for mine in the mail now, so it was nice to get a heads up on what to pay attention to :)
All of you are great specialists and it looks you know exactly what r you talking about, I ve learnt a lot from your videos but now I m a little too confused between sooo many alternatives. Im a newbie that's looking for a good crawler just to fun, ready to use, good brand, strong, durable, no pieces complication, no machine complication, budget between 400 and 700 $. What s your advice ??? Just brand and model would be enough, no need explain why. A BIG THANK!!!
If you want simple, durable, and inexpensive. Then I’d go with the sport: bit.ly/2AAKmr0
That will leave you budget for batteries, Charger, etc. you can check out my Budget Build series for future ideas once you get it also.
Nice video Josh, very through 👍
The Capra is a must have.
🤠🇺🇸☝️
Yes, there are a few problems with the manual...but, Axial is working on correcting the errors. That being said, I've got mine built up through the transmission, and I haven't had any problems (except for one minor one, which I caused.
The manual, packaging, and build, are very similar to TLR builds. Of course, this is probably because of some "integration" between these two Horizon Hobby-owned companies (a number of the Capra parts are manufactured in the Losi factory, using the same plastic that Losi uses in their TLR racing kits).
I made them aware of these issues before I put out the video, I talk with them pretty regularly. This whole vehicle is made in the same factory as many of the Losi/Vaterra products. The manual for this was done in Illinois by some guys who don’t have the same experience yet. It will all come together, just an unfortunate way to launch it. It’s still a solid truck though.
@@HarleyDesignsInc Rick has said they're working on a corrected manual, which should also include scale drawings for turnbuckles, etc. Said, once it's finished, he'll get it uploaded to the Actual Capra product page. Personally, I don't need scale drawings...that's what calipers are for. However, it would be nice to have correct part numbers...lol
Great video! I vote for olive drab paint!
Crazy how much it looks like a GMade R1... Like total knockoff down to the axles... Too funny!
Basketfullof Puppies eh I’m literally not seeing anything similar
nice vid. I was able to use shorty packs with top banana connectors. u cut off bananas and soldered wire at 90 deg so they only stick out of batt 1/8 in.
I was on the fence, then I see this video...Thanks, now I just might build one to accompany the Enduro I built for C4C. That top portal gear will definitely be a failure point. Hopefully Axial or vanquish has an answer to it before it gets to be an epidemic. I can already hear the outcrys...
Nice video! Great summary!
Spaz Stix Candy Orange. I wanna see a side by side between this and a VS4-10pro with dig installed. I know they're two different style rugs but would still be interested.
Really like the direction of this rig and some nice touches on the design, but that manual is a bit of a joke for a £360 kit! Be interesting to see if axial have finally designed a shock that doesn’t leak too 😂
I have a axial Capra fws RTR, and I haven't had any issues with leaking shocks.
Nice build...for a color choice how about bronze or copper, I think either would go good with those wheels.
My favorite thing about this rig is approach and departure angle. Waiting to see peoplea thoughts really wanting a 6x6
Great video. Every issue I had you mentioned except for one. I dont like how that idler gear is held in to the transmission, took a lot of messing around to get it to not bind up. I also think that if a lot of power is put into it the thin plastic housing may not be enough to hold it in
Have you ever considered using 18650 or 21700 cells instead of lipo? You could make a 3s 5000 about half the size/weight with adequate discharge rates
Thank you for the honest review of the build. I’m guessing that the manual was made at another factory as well. What is the offset of the plastic bead locks compared to the vanquish 225 SLW with the methods?
Looks like I hit all the same problems in the manual. I just finished mine yesterday.
So you’re saying the dig is RAD? (Rear axle disconnect).
I tried to go from the stock 14t pinion that comes with it down to an axial branded 11t pinion and the clearances of the motor wouldn't allow it slide over enough to get proper gear mesh, and I'm using a very standard sized 540 can motor, so the gearing options really are quite limited.
Little disappointed, they didn’t anticipate people rear steering it. Rear chassis is tight. I ordered another steer axle, gonna see what happens.
Really thinking about getting one of these.
Paint the body panels grey like the trx4 budget build
Could the additional trans gear be there so you don't have to use a reverse rotation motor with the portals?
Somebody may have already asked, how long do you anticipate before we will see stainless links from Incision for the Capra?
Michael Sharron no need in my opinion. They’re already stainless right?
Michael Sharron the stock links are stainless and extremely nice. No point in them. By far the best links axial has ever made
Yea I get that there are already stainless, there’s also a hole in the middle of them. I prefer incision links on all my rigs was hoping to get them for this at some point as well. My build is complete minus paint at this point.
Ill stick with my gen8 lol
A nice blue color would set those wheels off.
I feel that one bearing on the front portal axle will become a problem . Too bad the rest looks great .
Which hole should I put my upper links in??
Thanks for the video, after watcxhing it i've decided that i wouldn't order this RC, i don't like companies that you can tell don't put much interest on making things right the first time, i'll order Traxxas RC's from now on, at least you can see that they matter a lot on the quality compared to Axial. I mean, the Axial UMG 6x6's middle driveshaft fall off when the suspension extends enough! That's just wrong
PCX454 or the plastic frame extension connectors, come tf on axial
I'm still waiting on that little dam servo
Sounds like they built an awesome truck and followed it up with the shittiest manual ever.
Mike Hows I’m building one now and can confirm this to be true
Mike Hows That’s what I was thinking too.
@@medievalpossum6504 I've got one on the way... any suggestions that weren't mentioned in this video? I'll be building mine in a couple days!
Jrod FPV in one part of the trans a bearing goes on the inside I believe but it shows it opposite in the manual. I’d have to check to be 100% sure
@@medievalpossum6504thanks! I heard there's an updated PDF assembly instructions online. Also I decided to go RTR since the kit doesn't offer any higher end parts. And I wanted to be up and running quicker.
Perfect candidate for some G Transition Shocks in Droop setting...that'll lower da bitch.
Welcome to the TLR way of manuals.
come to the dark side and run AE, you don't have to worrie with AE manuls
@@timcollins8269 switching to AE isn't worth the pain of the sex change. As a MANual implies it takes a real man to assemble a TLR kit. A man with common sense. Not this pussy foot danty crap from AE
@@fc3sboy1 Yeesh - you'd think you guys were arguing Ford vs Chevy here, rather than toy trucks...
@@stratobungle I'm just busting pansy ass AE fan girl clam here. And with out a doubt I'd choose Dodge hemi or Cummins over Chevy and Ford any day.
I would you vinyl wrap it is what it will take to look correct. I wish you had showed the trans mount. ( I would see if the gentleman from Scale Builders Guild would paint the panels.)He is a good painter for scale work. (tell Him no hillbilly theme)
super video but could you explain how to configure the dig and gear mesh please because we are several in my group did not get there lol thanks
Idk if it happened to you but did you notice how much noise it was making or how tight the gears felt after installing the gear ?
I want to see what bodies will fit over the cage.
Love the new studio looks really classy. What do you think is there going to be a Yeti 2.0. Or is there any interest in Arma building a rock racer. Anyways straight show always love to watch
I want one of these !!!!
Awesome video! Thanks for all the info! Wonder how hard its going to be to take those axles onto a SCX10 or 10.2 platform?
B.T.W. LOVE your cat t-shirt!
Do blue!
I wonder if Axial will release an updated manual? Maybe post a pdf update on their blog...hmm
Working on it now...the updated version will be online by the end of this week.
Is there a way to change the upper shock mount to lower the ride height ?
Do you know if the vanquish portals are a direct bolt on, if you use the VP servo on axle mount?
The manual is a big deal to me. I have been building kits for over thirty years and I still still read the instructions front to back before I actually start the build. The lack of to scale bearing and screw pictures in the manual is a big deal for me. I am not sure if I would do this build. Just Saying.
Pass on this one.......too many stupid issues, Im sure Rich will get it straightened out. Finally good stock links
Nice, it is produced at the losi facility now right? I'm gonna buy it. My bomber needs a little brother.
Thanks for all of your work on a great video! It's nice to know what to watch for when assembling a kit.
I think I saw somewhere that the new rod ends also had stainless steel balls. Is that true?
Yes, metal pivot balls all around. Very nice!
Razor Sharp Review!! Spot on bro!! Subd 4lyphe
Is there any chance that they have revised the build manual since your review?
Yes it has been revised.
Another great video Josh! One question though, why are the VP wheels only .800" wide? Doesn't a wider 1" wheel spread the tires more and allow them to work better?
The method 105 1.9 is 1” wide, but the difference in performance is almost non-existent. Spreading out the tire isn’t always a pro, as a narrower patch could also increase pressure in one area. It’s just another factor of how you prefer to do things. I prefer the 0.8” width myself.
is there a portal axle MOA?
Not that I’m aware of.
Looking forward to a running video. Thanks for the review. I definitely want one of these trucks. Could the idler between the spur and pinion be so you don’t have to run a reverse rotation motor with the portals like the TRX4 does?
That could have been done inside the trans easily and then give you the ability to adjust the spur normally, so that would be a poor reason why to include that.
You use Futaba 4PX an how do you setup a switch to control a three step control of the dig unit...can you drop me a line to give me a idea how to do on a 7px controller...
Go to the dial menu, select the DT switch of your choice, set the step value to 100 (which is equal to 3 position). Make sure to set your end points properly for the dig or you will burn up servos.
After seeing this....I'm curious which rig would perform and be more fun to drive , your VS410 Pro/TRX4 axled rig or this Capra?
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I suppose it depends on where I was trying to drive it, Trail rig vs gate runner.
Your the man!!🦑
Question on DIG's... Does the vehicle need to be stationary when you engage/disengage it or can it be done while moving?
Pending
I believe you can unlock it in motion but I would stop to lock it so you dont chew gears.
Love this channel bud 😃 could you answer this for me ,? Will the Capra axles fit the Axial UMG scx10ii , and the next question is will the vanquish currie axles fit the UMG ?
The Capra axle will not because they are not compatible with the 3-link setup. The Vanquish Curries axles will drop right in.
Hey Josh vanquish new dig transmission they just released will it fit in my capra? Thanks hope your crawling need more amazing crawl videos from you miss gold nugget
No, that trans will only fit the VS4-10. I’ll have more video of that truck soon, we had a big event this weekend!
The Best !!!
Cool
were you talking about scale builders guild on the axle?
I must have missed what you mean... 🤷🏻♂️
Oh he always gets a kick out of getting rid of portal axles and makes a joke on a video about it during one of you two's challenges. so just thought you were over emphasizing how it would be difficult just to change it willy nilly. lol It seems to be his idea that they are used too often.
Oooohhhh, no I was being genuine. You can’t just take them off this truck or you’d have almost no gear reduction ability.
Nice shirt..
What's fast for that type of vehicle you think. Top speed wise? In anyone's opinion
Brisk walking pace as fast as i would want it to go
Josh are the axles narrower then the Wraith axles.
Yes
roughly Axial XR width...
Do u think they will come out with a RTR in the future?
I’d be almost sure of it
6 axial manual designers disliked this video.
That being said I do have one in the mail headed to my house lol.
I'm really not impressed with the way the universal goes into the top of the portal box. Why is there no bearing or at least some kind of guide to capture that top gear? And no gearing options save for a pinion, maybe? I was super stoked on this kit, but honestly now I'm glad I waited for more people to do in-depth breakdowns of the build and engineering of the kit. I love Axial, but I feel like Horizon is cutting corners in a big way and I'm worried it will hurt the brand in the long run. Oh, and not including the bottom half of the servo saver so you have to buy their specific servo? That's shady and I don't support that kind of consumer-unfriendly strong-arming. Boo, Horizon. Please do better.
Good looking rig and I hope that it will work well. I will be getting RC4WD C2X for my next rc. I have 2 SCX10 ll and love them but this new one is just not doing it for me.
I would not recommend the RC4WD C2X
@@xxxxxx-rm2pn why not?
@@kinslersrccustoms6945 Almost all the other trucks are better options at this point, unless you really want a hard body.
@@xxxxxx-rm2pn that's part of it for me
I don't go to a lot of comps but love to make trails and videos. And I will do what SBG does to it to make it even better. Thanks for your comment.
@@kinslersrccustoms6945 You're welcome. I just want to say also that you will get higher quality metals and plastics, especially concerning the gears, with other models
Hey I'm having a issue with my transmission on this build front shaft will spin back one is locked
Sounds like you have the dig fork on the wrong side of the eclip. The instructions make it look to be in the wrong place. Put the fork in first, then e-clip to lock it in place.
@@HarleyDesignsInc Thanks man I owe you one problem fixed!!
Awesome 😎
Nice insight on the build. I don’t think this buggy is for me. I’m more of a trail driver and I think a bomber might be suited better for my driving style and they’ve been proven.
The dig servo thing is annoying... Way to go to make some more $$ Horizon...
Spline adaptor from Axial fix's issue. ax31009 pretty sure that sorts the probs.