@@JrokkShenanigans bummer, proves quality has gone way downhill. Sad really. I have 3 fords 71 bronco, 04 350 4wd , 03 f150 2wd stepside. Nothing major so far. Still have no plans on ever parting with them.
Looks great! I'm deep into full scale and 10th scale but run my scx24 all winter. This would be a great companion for it, absolutely love the green defender body.
20 Years ago I had something like 60 1/25-1/24 model cars.custom airbrushed paint jobs with 4 layers of wetsanded clear coat....so much of my childhood spent with a Dremel, cutting up little cars, making the coolest looking things I could. when the 1/24 scale rc stuff came out, I had already committed to 1/10 with something like 8 crawlers. I like the idea of 1/18 scale ,for some model options for bodies, but so much more expensive to find (obviously I have a problem),but. Unfortunately slowly been selling off the things. Nothing more I would like than to have a couple of 1/24 monster truck kits to put custom hard bodies on. Budget restrictions last few years mean I have to prioritize more. I hate adulting. But I will keep watching your videos, and hopefully the world can hold together, and we can all keep playing with tiny trucks.
My Bronco goes almost everywhere, which is nuts for I/18th scale. Bought the headlight/tail light and two extra batteries and another another USB fast charger. It is fast too! Lights have daytime running lights,Headlights,Tail lights with breaking,reverse lights, and hazard lights. Great bang for the buck and fun!
My FRIEND or loaner rig is a danchee ridgerock, I stick a 2S lipo in it and let them go. The ridgerock is perfect for kids and beginners in RC. Of course it is not a completely stock rig so they dont get frustrated when it wont climb things so I put on some modified canyon trail knock-offs on it and they are a pretty decent tire.
I wasn't interested in the 1/24 scale hoo-haaa, but this 1/18 has my attention. Traxxas's price point is genius. Very attractive to penurious newcomers to the hobby as well as adult relatives looking for a winning Christmas present for a pre-teen. Reliable as I know Traxxas products to be I hope they sell boat loads of em'.
Both bodies look gorgeous,Traxxas did a great job at scaling these two . As i started this hobby and my TH-cam channel based on smaller scale trucks(1/12-16) but hard bodies only(so i could work with) , i think these will fit perfectly to my collection.While the 24th scale is not for my liking,the 1/18 scale is much more appealing to me. I would love you to make the Bronco body "your own",whatever that means!In SBG we trust!
WOW ! the 1/24 scale was cool but this has captured my attention. So the smaller one for my grandson and the larger one for me! ...lol once again a great review ! Thanks for all your info!
Nice intro on this. The way they vertically mounted the servo on axle was unusual - looks like cms but drives like ams, perhaps. I like it! Mind you, that torque twist at 14:44 hints at tuning maybe being useful here. I'll make my own foams for this thing, I reckon. Nice review, Matt, thanks.
Matt, brother, at $150 USD can't ask for much more (add some inner fenders and bearings and the price starts to climb)! I think this is the perfect combination of price vs features (not something I normally say about Traxxas). Not a big fan of 1/24 scale, just not very versatile. With 1/18 scale though, indoors or out, you have yourself a competent crawler. My Losi MRC is highly modified but this is an easy, inexpensive may to get into a mini crawler. Really, a home run by Traxxas (not something I say very often, as well)! 👍
It's awesome that the bronco comes with KM3 tires. I'm going to order the red one. Because I have a red bronco all built up, on KM3 tires!! I was going to get the 1:10 scale, but these little guys are even more fun in my opinion. I have the 1:18 jeep from axial, and I love them! I think I'm actually going to pick up both of these models, but my bronco will definitely be red!
I bought the defender body (paintless) and the bronco RC (defender sold out). Took a while but was fun to put together. A couple issues: the door handles on the driver side don’t stay, gonna have to use glue. Same with the gas cap, doesn’t want to stay. Lastly the roof rack also most likely needs to be glued. Other than that fun and easy! Make sure you get the bumpers if you switch bodies, each one has its own bumpers for the clipless body!
Well I’m a bit late but I’ve pre ordered a Defender. Us normal folks can’t get it online right now. I actually love the look of the Bronco the front view is awesome. But I have the 1:10 scale Bronco & always wanted a Defender style body so Defender it was. I’ve watched your video on the New 1:18 scale Capra & it pushed me closer to getting it. I’m thinking New M 150$ New 1:18 Capra 250$ so only 400$ for both isn’t bad. And both have room to grow with upgrades coming soon.
I have the Eazy RC Bronx chassis plate with inner fenders on order! It should be interesting to see if I can get it to fit the TRX4M Bronco as it is the same wheelbase. Hopefully I will be able to install a full depth interior.
I do like this one. Little bigger. Hard body is great. Love that it's waterproof. I have really thought about giving one of these to my 7 year old step son haha. I have yet to own a traxxas trx. Can't wait to see what you do with it. I wonder if they are going to release a 10th scale streight axle. Great work man.
Think for when I get one I’ll keep the upper plastic links and replace the lowers with some nice stainless ones. Little bit of brass on the front axle where available, wheels, tyres, I’d chop up the defender whilst keeping the double cab but make a flat bed and finally one of those furitek brushless systems.
First thing I would do to the broncos put a defender body on it cuz I think it's a better looking vehicle all the way around I'd like to see you put lights in the defender though and wheel wells if the night customer somebody brings them out just to make it look a little better
Proprietary connectors is all too common with Traxxas (and they tend to sue people that make adapters). It sucks, but I get it. I really with they released more of their products as kits as I really enjoy the building part of RC. I have an original Defender TRX4 (before they released a kit of the TRX4) and I did a complete disassembly and rebuild of it because I enjoy the build and knowing how everything works.
What a wonderful review . My first rc crawler was the traxxas trx4m Ford F-150 High Trail, only got that 3 weeks ago ,but the defender will definitely be my next 1/18 truck . Thank you for sharing your excellent review and for inspiring me to order this crawler 👍....Harry
I have one reserved at the local HS... looking forward to picking it up next week! Oh btw, hilarious -- when you said, "hey Siri..." my phone responded and came back with the same answer.
I see that tamiya blazing blazer-y lookin- thing behind you. Also, I almost regret getting a rc4wd blazer body kit instead of waiting for one of these, but I can't wait to see what the aftermarket does with these.
Since the bodies are multi piece I’d like to see you take the top off the bronco and print an interior with a cage. Both of them look awesome can’t wait for my defender!
Great video, thanks so much for going into detail. I would like to ask you a few questions..... 1. Is the transmission fairly quick and easy to swap? 2. Will both bodies fit on each chassis? 3. Are the plugs for the LIGHTING proprietary or standard? 4. Do you think Little Guy Racing Trail Kings would fit....maybe if the shocks are repositioned? 5. Do you think injora brass wheel rings would fit the stock wheels or would the traxxas ones need to be used? Thanks in advance for any info you share!
Thanks for your questions! I have no idea about the transmission, as I haven't had them for very long. Both bodies will fit without modification, plugs for lighting are standard. Those Trail Kings might be too big, I'll have to check. No idea about brass rings.
@@scalebuildersguild Thanks for the reply! FYI: I picked up a bunch of TRX4m accessories at Hobbytown today and I thought I would share a few things I learned. I just tested the compatability with the traxxas and injora tires and wheels: The injora Rock Terrain tires are about the same diameter as the Traxxas BF Goodrich tires but not as wide. The injora tires seem to have more traction though. The injora tires fit on the traxxas wheels but may slide without glue. The injora brass rings will NOT fit on the STOCK Traxxas wheels so the very expensive Traxxas brass rings ($40 for 4) may be the only option if using the Traxxas wheels. Also, the sidewalls on the traxxas tires are very thick so the injora beadlock wheels can't compress enough.
Great review as always Matt, trucks look great, think I like the bronco a little more as it seems a little lower, always good on a crawler. First hop up, front wheel weight, then wheels and tyres. Top job, love the channel. John
Great review! Not a big Traxxas fan but they really nailed it with these new 1/18 scales, beautiful trucks. Definitely going to be picking up both of these.
We got 2 trx4m defenders for my twin 7 year old sons and they have beat them down pretty good..haha good trucks but will have to upgrade from stock parts if you drive them hard..servos blow out immediately and the diff gears go quickly if you get bigger tires..the motor needs upgraded if you get bigger tires. The plastic drive shafts twist off too so metal ones are needed. Really fun trucks but plan to do some upgrading.
Nice..tks for this review. I pre ordered mine a few weeks ago. I can't wait. Just wish they released it earlier. Lol. You should go brushless and throw some brass on it. Oh and out a winch. Oh and of course customize the crap out of the body.
As always amazing review and run video. Very excited for the 11th and get this bad boy to Micro Moab in sugarhouse park here in Salt Lake City Utah. It’s like running on a commercial set with the current minis. So it should be a good day to use some PTO!
I don't generally do comparison videos, but I can tell you that while FMS might have a bit more accuracy (interiors, details), the internals of the TRX-4M are infinitely superior. Add to that the upgrade path and durability from Traxxas, and you know what my choice would be.
@@scalebuildersguild Are there "1/18th" scales close? I'd like to put the FMS K10 cab on one, just wondering if the scale looks correct? Thanks in advance
Thanks for the great content! I have been wanting to get a D110 hardbody for my 1/10th rig to give it a more scale appearance, but the fact that I could just get the TRX-4M for about the same price a tenth scale body makes it a very hard choice. Good work once again!
I am relatively new to the channel and the hobby but my husband got me hooked when we got together now all of our kids enjoy the hobby only our 3 and 4 year olds don't have a hobby grade truck
@@scalebuildersguild yeah we're looking at upgrading two of our kids for Christmas cuz they've done really well with the crawlers we normally start them off with the cheaper startup and a hobby grade until they show that they're doing really well and then they get their first like our oldest son he has a trx4 sport and our oldest daughter she has the redcat gen8 but yeah we built a crawler course in our backyard that the kids just love and on the outside ring of it is a racetrack for our go fast
I'd like to see a general overhaul with basic upgrades to one, then a major upgrade overhaul customization. I have my eye on a pair of these to goof around with, and they are in stock locally. GAS is real lol :D
It'll be interesting to see what they end up doing about alternate wheelbase options since these two bodies are the ones on the 12.8" wheelbase on the full size TRX4. I'm looking forward to the one I have on order to show up.
Great video. I especially liked the accurate scale info you provided based on wheelbases. Excellent addition👍 I may pick one up if they offer some other makes.
The bobble eyes at the start 🤣 probably don't shower very often Matt great intro!. Compared to the WPL RTR I got my daughter to hit the trails I think this is a much better option longer term. More truck for the money
Great video! Wonder what the weight difference is between the two styles? What about the weight Front/Rear bias? Looks like the bronco would probably have less weight in back.
These both look great! I have a few questions/concerns. First is the ID battery system. Kind of a bummer I’ve got to use their whole system when all my other micros charge off the balance plug only…unless you can just chop the “ID” wire and solder plug of choice onto the esc. Probs can. Second: are the rims 1”? Seems they might be bigger? Ie: are all the 1:24, 1:18 tires and wheels compatible?
Upgrades: All metal links, chassis sideplates All ceramic bearings Bigger wheels, low profile tires Higher modulus gears with steeper ratio than the speed gears Biggest brushless you can wedge in there
Bronco: Evaluate all launch upgrade options and go to town for max performance. Can already see the center of gravity potential vs the Defender. Paint in SBG colors theme!
True story sir! No bearings is actually a benefit on this model! Yeah! Bash and go! Crawl and go! Mud and go! What a great idea! RELEASE THE YOUNGER MATT!
Fender flares are definitely coming off my bronco , I noticed they are molded into the body retention clips system and rock sliders but that's easily remedied
Wow finally a review of the TRXm! Excellent review of course. Both look great. I had the same thoughts as you about the bushings. Interest to know if you prefer the Defender or the Bronco… I’m undecided 🤷🏻♂️
Traxxas as surprised me with this product. I would have never have guessed it would be $150. I thought it would be around $200-$250. I was also surprised that axial came out with a capra 18th scale but at a $250 price. Wow.
That’s it… I’m sold! For me, it’s definitively the Defender. If you want a challenge, maybe an interior? Can’t wait to see all the mods you will do to your Bronco!
Nice, one of the Land Rovers that or the new axial Capra 1/18 is going to be my next rig, need a trail rig that’ll do some crawling, Capra is lookin better for what I want to do with it
I recently got into 1/18 and 1/16 scale because literally anything in my backyard can be an obstacle without me having to build a big ass course like for 1/10!
So stoked to see the bronco upgrade series! I’d be interested to see the max torque output with the crawl gearing and a maze speed with the speed gearing.
Good video man! I am currently working on my scx24 jeep. It is getting a bunch of treal upgrades. It will be interesting to see how these do with aftermarket upgrades and how they perform against the scx24s.
@@scalebuildersguild awesome man thanks for the info! And thanks for the reply, very few TH-camrs reply to their viewers. I genuinely appreciate it 😎🤙🏼
Honestly at this scale I see it more as a scale rc or trail truck so more power and taller tires so you can rip it around the lawn would be my first priorities
Great review. Man, at first I thought these proprietary connectors would be a fail deal for me, then I realized that other brands do it too, and adapters or change it would be possible. It really seem a capable truck, so does minor issues can be overseen. Does the lights use a proprietary connector as well?
pretty sure that traxxas is using the new trx4m as kind of a test platform for their flagship trx4/6 crawlers by testing the hard body and perhaps more internal changes as well.
@@scalebuildersguild Thanks Matt. When I picked it up from the hobby shop I grabbed the low gear tranny. I drove it around for a few minutes stock then swapped to the low gear. It's very nice and silky smooth with good torque. I did notice it was quite a bit louder though. Did you notice the same? I'm wondering if maybe I tightened down the screws a bit too much.
I still think in terms of 1/18 crawlers, the Capra UTB18 is going to be the one to buy. It will perform better, upgrades from the factory and there will be plenty of upgrades from the aftermarket companies. All metal gears, metal links and 380 sized motor. 12mm hexes, 1.55 wheels, standard connector, bearings, standard servo and horn will make the Capra a lot easier to modify down the track. The TRX4M has much more Traxxas specific parts that will be harder to upgrade down the track (pretty standard for Traxxas though) Yes it is cheaper, but you can definitely see where the costs have been cut (not like Traxxas to make a cheap rig though). It'll be good for if a family wants to buy a bunch of 1/18's at once and have some different models and colours, but the UTB18 will be the one to get if you actually want to crawl and modify.
I don't know Scotty, pretty bold claim. I love my 1/10 Capra but unsure how the 1/18 scale rig will be received (not good, so far) at the current price point. And, it's really not 18th scale and has a definite size advantage over the TRX4m so, time will tell.
It would be interesting to see a comparison between the TRX4M Bronco and the 1/18 Eazy RC Bronx! It seems that the TRX4M is more on the performance side and the Eazy RC Bronx is more on the scale detail side in some ways. It would be interesting to combine the best features of each. It seems the proportions of the Eazy RC Bronx, i.e. the wheel well size and shape are more accurate. I will definately be getting a bronco with alternate color bodies and maybe the defender.
I was thinking about picking up one of the little FMS monster trucks but for the same price these are even more appealing.. Jeeze. I'm usually not one for anything smaller than 1/10th scale but these are amazing. It's like the early 2000s micro boom all over again.
The only bronco that is 1 affordable 2 reliable lol
Amen😂🤣
Ahahahaha right!? Not just the bronco.. All 3 of my company Ford transit vans have blown transmissions at 60k miles
💯😆
@@JrokkShenanigans bummer, proves quality has gone way downhill. Sad really. I have 3 fords 71 bronco, 04 350 4wd , 03 f150 2wd stepside. Nothing major so far. Still have no plans on ever parting with them.
Same for Land Rovers, and I love Land Rovers.
Looks great! I'm deep into full scale and 10th scale but run my scx24 all winter. This would be a great companion for it, absolutely love the green defender body.
They're great for indoor use!
FYI: For the drive shaft pin issue, 1/2 inch heat shrink works great to secure the o ring.
Heat shrink (not melted) on drive shafts, shocks, pretty much anywhere to help keep dust out
12:00 we didn't have these as kids, we would ride our bikes through mud puddles. But we did have the Cox 049 airplanes on a string. You lucky kid.😆
20 Years ago I had something like 60 1/25-1/24 model cars.custom airbrushed paint jobs with 4 layers of wetsanded clear coat....so much of my childhood spent with a Dremel, cutting up little cars, making the coolest looking things I could. when the 1/24 scale rc stuff came out, I had already committed to 1/10 with something like 8 crawlers. I like the idea of 1/18 scale ,for some model options for bodies, but so much more expensive to find (obviously I have a problem),but. Unfortunately slowly been selling off the things. Nothing more I would like than to have a couple of 1/24 monster truck kits to put custom hard bodies on. Budget restrictions last few years mean I have to prioritize more. I hate adulting. But I will keep watching your videos, and hopefully the world can hold together, and we can all keep playing with tiny trucks.
My Bronco goes almost everywhere, which is nuts for I/18th scale. Bought the headlight/tail light and two extra batteries and another another USB fast charger. It is fast too! Lights have daytime running lights,Headlights,Tail lights with breaking,reverse lights, and hazard lights. Great bang for the buck and fun!
Glad you like it!
How long it the batterylife?
My FRIEND or loaner rig is a danchee ridgerock, I stick a 2S lipo in it and let them go. The ridgerock is perfect for kids and beginners in RC. Of course it is not a completely stock rig so they dont get frustrated when it wont climb things so I put on some modified canyon trail knock-offs on it and they are a pretty decent tire.
I wasn't interested in the 1/24 scale hoo-haaa, but this 1/18 has my attention. Traxxas's price point is genius. Very attractive to penurious newcomers to the hobby as well as adult relatives looking for a winning Christmas present for a pre-teen. Reliable as I know Traxxas products to be I hope they sell boat loads of em'.
penurious! Impressive word! Yes... it's definitely a great price and just in time for Christmas!
With a little trimming black disposable coffee cup lids are a perfect size for inner fenders. I use hot glue or shoo goo
Both bodies look gorgeous,Traxxas did a great job at scaling these two . As i started this hobby and my TH-cam channel based on smaller scale trucks(1/12-16) but hard bodies only(so i could work with) , i think these will fit perfectly to my collection.While the 24th scale is not for my liking,the 1/18 scale is much more appealing to me.
I would love you to make the Bronco body "your own",whatever that means!In SBG we trust!
24th scale rigs look dead on scale with 1/20th scale model kit hardbodies 👍
WOW ! the 1/24 scale was cool but this has captured my attention. So the smaller one for my grandson and the larger one for me! ...lol once again a great review ! Thanks for all your info!
What upgrades and modifications? YES
Nice intro on this. The way they vertically mounted the servo on axle was unusual - looks like cms but drives like ams, perhaps. I like it! Mind you, that torque twist at 14:44 hints at tuning maybe being useful here. I'll make my own foams for this thing, I reckon. Nice review, Matt, thanks.
Matt, brother, at $150 USD can't ask for much more (add some inner fenders and bearings and the price starts to climb)! I think this is the perfect combination of price vs features (not something I normally say about Traxxas). Not a big fan of 1/24 scale, just not very versatile. With 1/18 scale though, indoors or out, you have yourself a competent crawler. My Losi MRC is highly modified but this is an easy, inexpensive may to get into a mini crawler. Really, a home run by Traxxas (not something I say very often, as well)! 👍
It's such a good price, I think Traxxas worked really hard to produce these in time for Christmas!
It's awesome that the bronco comes with KM3 tires. I'm going to order the red one. Because I have a red bronco all built up, on KM3 tires!! I was going to get the 1:10 scale, but these little guys are even more fun in my opinion. I have the 1:18 jeep from axial, and I love them! I think I'm actually going to pick up both of these models, but my bronco will definitely be red!
Small but mighty, is what I would say! Thanks for watching!
I bought the defender body (paintless) and the bronco RC (defender sold out). Took a while but was fun to put together. A couple issues: the door handles on the driver side don’t stay, gonna have to use glue. Same with the gas cap, doesn’t want to stay. Lastly the roof rack also most likely needs to be glued. Other than that fun and easy! Make sure you get the bumpers if you switch bodies, each one has its own bumpers for the clipless body!
Thanks for the tips. I've got both trucks already and only doing upgrades to the Bronco. Thanks for watching!
@@scalebuildersguild totally! More of a PSA for other viewers 🙌🏼 love the content!
Well I’m a bit late but I’ve pre ordered a Defender. Us normal folks can’t get it online right now. I actually love the look of the Bronco the front view is awesome. But I have the 1:10 scale Bronco & always wanted a Defender style body so Defender it was. I’ve watched your video on the New 1:18 scale Capra & it pushed me closer to getting it. I’m thinking New M 150$ New 1:18 Capra 250$ so only 400$ for both isn’t bad. And both have room to grow with upgrades coming soon.
Sweet rigs! Inner fenders, interior, lights would make these killer. Great thoughts on the bushings vs. bearings - probably spot on with that one.
I have the Eazy RC Bronx chassis plate with inner fenders on order! It should be interesting to see if I can get it to fit the TRX4M Bronco as it is the same wheelbase. Hopefully I will be able to install a full depth interior.
@@toddanderson1506 sweet!👍🏼
@@HobbyPerfeXion the light kit looks awesome too. And for only $25 it’s not too bad
@@V8chump nice! And affordable...who woulda thought?😆
I do like this one.
Little bigger.
Hard body is great.
Love that it's waterproof.
I have really thought about giving one of these to my 7 year old step son haha.
I have yet to own a traxxas trx.
Can't wait to see what you do with it.
I wonder if they are going to release a 10th scale streight axle.
Great work man.
+1 for the straight axles! 👍
Think for when I get one I’ll keep the upper plastic links and replace the lowers with some nice stainless ones. Little bit of brass on the front axle where available, wheels, tyres, I’d chop up the defender whilst keeping the double cab but make a flat bed and finally one of those furitek brushless systems.
First thing I would do to the broncos put a defender body on it cuz I think it's a better looking vehicle all the way around I'd like to see you put lights in the defender though and wheel wells if the night customer somebody brings them out just to make it look a little better
Proprietary connectors is all too common with Traxxas (and they tend to sue people that make adapters). It sucks, but I get it. I really with they released more of their products as kits as I really enjoy the building part of RC. I have an original Defender TRX4 (before they released a kit of the TRX4) and I did a complete disassembly and rebuild of it because I enjoy the build and knowing how everything works.
Kit building is paramount to this hobby, couldn't agree more!
What a wonderful review . My first rc crawler was the traxxas trx4m Ford F-150 High Trail, only got that 3 weeks ago ,but the defender will definitely be my next 1/18 truck . Thank you for sharing your excellent review and for inspiring me to order this crawler 👍....Harry
Thanks for watching!
I have one reserved at the local HS... looking forward to picking it up next week! Oh btw, hilarious -- when you said, "hey Siri..." my phone responded and came back with the same answer.
I see that tamiya blazing blazer-y lookin- thing behind you.
Also, I almost regret getting a rc4wd blazer body kit instead of waiting for one of these, but I can't wait to see what the aftermarket does with these.
Great review, the Bronco looks the business, not sure about the Defender, but i could see a blue Bronco in my collection
Since the bodies are multi piece I’d like to see you take the top off the bronco and print an interior with a cage. Both of them look awesome can’t wait for my defender!
These platforms stretched might tuck some 1/10 bodies good. Tamiya bronco yota hardbody? 🤔
Great video, thanks so much for going into detail. I would like to ask you a few questions.....
1. Is the transmission fairly quick and easy to swap?
2. Will both bodies fit on each chassis?
3. Are the plugs for the LIGHTING proprietary or standard?
4. Do you think Little Guy Racing Trail Kings would fit....maybe if the shocks are repositioned?
5. Do you think injora brass wheel rings would fit the stock wheels or would the traxxas ones need to be used?
Thanks in advance for any info you share!
Thanks for your questions! I have no idea about the transmission, as I haven't had them for very long. Both bodies will fit without modification, plugs for lighting are standard. Those Trail Kings might be too big, I'll have to check. No idea about brass rings.
@@scalebuildersguild Thanks for the reply! FYI: I picked up a bunch of TRX4m accessories at Hobbytown today and I thought I would share a few things I learned.
I just tested the compatability with the traxxas and injora tires and wheels: The injora Rock Terrain tires are about the same diameter as the Traxxas BF Goodrich tires but not as wide. The injora tires seem to have more traction though. The injora tires fit on the traxxas wheels but may slide without glue. The injora brass rings will NOT fit on the STOCK Traxxas wheels so the very expensive Traxxas brass rings ($40 for 4) may be the only option if using the Traxxas wheels. Also, the sidewalls on the traxxas tires are very thick so the injora beadlock wheels can't compress enough.
Great review as always Matt, trucks look great, think I like the bronco a little more as it seems a little lower, always good on a crawler. First hop up, front wheel weight, then wheels and tyres. Top job, love the channel. John
Great review! Not a big Traxxas fan but they really nailed it with these new 1/18 scales, beautiful trucks. Definitely going to be picking up both of these.
We got 2 trx4m defenders for my twin 7 year old sons and they have beat them down pretty good..haha good trucks but will have to upgrade from stock parts if you drive them hard..servos blow out immediately and the diff gears go quickly if you get bigger tires..the motor needs upgraded if you get bigger tires. The plastic drive shafts twist off too so metal ones are needed. Really fun trucks but plan to do some upgrading.
They’re good looking drivers, if Stan isn’t up to the task, I’ll grab one of them! Thanks for the suggestion!
Nice..tks for this review. I pre ordered mine a few weeks ago. I can't wait. Just wish they released it earlier. Lol. You should go brushless and throw some brass on it. Oh and out a winch. Oh and of course customize the crap out of the body.
As always amazing review and run video. Very excited for the 11th and get this bad boy to Micro Moab in sugarhouse park here in Salt Lake City Utah. It’s like running on a commercial set with the current minis. So it should be a good day to use some PTO!
Hey Matt. Please compare it to the 1/18 FMS vehicles. Thank you
I don't generally do comparison videos, but I can tell you that while FMS might have a bit more accuracy (interiors, details), the internals of the TRX-4M are infinitely superior. Add to that the upgrade path and durability from Traxxas, and you know what my choice would be.
@@scalebuildersguild Are there "1/18th" scales close? I'd like to put the FMS K10 cab on one, just wondering if the scale looks correct? Thanks in advance
Love the video... All your videos are great... baht wait to get me one of there's... wonder if traxxas will come our with other models later.
Not that I know of, but I have no idea! Thanks for watching!
Great running footage Matt! Thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the great content! I have been wanting to get a D110 hardbody for my 1/10th rig to give it a more scale appearance, but the fact that I could just get the TRX-4M for about the same price a tenth scale body makes it a very hard choice. Good work once again!
Really excellent review of the Traxxas TRX-4M vehicle. Looks a good vehicle for detailing. Thank you & Stay Safe.
Thanks for watching! Stay safe to you too!
Great overview. It sure looked like it had a mean passenger side lean in most of the running video shots...?
I didn’t feel that when I drove it. 🤷🏻♂️
0:56 thought it was in black and white until i noticed the background and then your hands
I have mine on order, cool truck but they I hope they offer option for an interior or tint the windows so you can’t see the wiring , esc etc.
I am relatively new to the channel and the hobby but my husband got me hooked when we got together now all of our kids enjoy the hobby only our 3 and 4 year olds don't have a hobby grade truck
Welcome to the channel! Are you thinking of getting them a couple for Christmas?
@@scalebuildersguild yeah we're looking at upgrading two of our kids for Christmas cuz they've done really well with the crawlers we normally start them off with the cheaper startup and a hobby grade until they show that they're doing really well and then they get their first like our oldest son he has a trx4 sport and our oldest daughter she has the redcat gen8 but yeah we built a crawler course in our backyard that the kids just love and on the outside ring of it is a racetrack for our go fast
I'd like to see a general overhaul with basic upgrades to one, then a major upgrade overhaul customization. I have my eye on a pair of these to goof around with, and they are in stock locally. GAS is real lol :D
Well, I just got back with $350 worth of TRX4M and accessories. And I have one on order from Traxxas. help. lol.
I own 3 now. I've got a stock one, a hopped up crawler, and a new one I am planning on going frame rails/suspension mods. Help indeed. lol
Nice. I'm looking forward to being able to buy these shocks to try on my WPLs.
Great review Matt! very detailed and well explained! cheers!
I like the scale details that are included. And they seem to run pretty well.
It'll be interesting to see what they end up doing about alternate wheelbase options since these two bodies are the ones on the 12.8" wheelbase on the full size TRX4. I'm looking forward to the one I have on order to show up.
Great video. I especially liked the accurate scale info you provided based on wheelbases. Excellent addition👍 I may pick one up if they offer some other makes.
The bobble eyes at the start 🤣 probably don't shower very often Matt great intro!. Compared to the WPL RTR I got my daughter to hit the trails I think this is a much better option longer term. More truck for the money
I’m waiting for the blazer and c10!
Great video!
Wonder what the weight difference is between the two styles? What about the weight Front/Rear bias? Looks like the bronco would probably have less weight in back.
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Took the bronco for a rip yesterday and it definitely needs weight. It's super top heavy.
@ 11:24 I hope that wasn't O.J. Simpson that you just backed into 🤣🤣🤣
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Great review. Your videos are always very informative and enjoyable to watch. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
I ordered the metal ball ends for the links and a set of treal bead locks for my bronco. I cant wait.
Matt
I do appreciate the Traxxas content man, thanks!!! And Josh even likes it!!!
Thanks for watching!
These both look great! I have a few questions/concerns. First is the ID battery system. Kind of a bummer I’ve got to use their whole system when all my other micros charge off the balance plug only…unless you can just chop the “ID” wire and solder plug of choice onto the esc. Probs can.
Second: are the rims 1”? Seems they might be bigger? Ie: are all the 1:24, 1:18 tires and wheels compatible?
The ID wire is required in order to function with the stock ESC, so maybe don't start chopping things off quite yet! Wheels are 1".
Nice review !! Thanks. Is there a reason why at minute 16:05 the track is leaning so much to the right?
It was on an angle? Maybe not so obvious in the footage I guess!
You always make the best soundtrack choices for your driving vignette’s
Thank you!
Great video, would've liked to see the weight distribution on the Bronco too
Upgrades:
All metal links, chassis sideplates
All ceramic bearings
Bigger wheels, low profile tires
Higher modulus gears with steeper ratio than the speed gears
Biggest brushless you can wedge in there
Bronco: Evaluate all launch upgrade options and go to town for max performance. Can already see the center of gravity potential vs the Defender. Paint in SBG colors theme!
Great looking rigs ...really like the Defender my self ...
4 wheel steering on one of these would be epic, paticularly of they would make a pick up style trx-4m
Be nice to see an interior and all Traxxas accessories! I think this one is pretty cool
3:40 so if they are slightly different scale are the bodies swappable?
Yes.
Can we get a little closer look of a side by side comparison in size to the axial scx24
True story sir! No bearings is actually a benefit on this model! Yeah! Bash and go! Crawl and go! Mud and go! What a great idea! RELEASE THE YOUNGER MATT!
Fender flares are definitely coming off my bronco , I noticed they are molded into the body retention clips system and rock sliders but that's easily remedied
Why would you take them off. Looks bad ass with them
Function not form, I m going to mod one out and keep one sorta stock
Looking forward to watching the future vids on the Bronco upgrades. Pre-ordered my Blue Bronco yesterday from my LHS.
Enjoy!
Wow finally a review of the TRXm! Excellent review of course. Both look great. I had the same thoughts as you about the bushings. Interest to know if you prefer the Defender or the Bronco… I’m undecided 🤷🏻♂️
Traxxas as surprised me with this product. I would have never have guessed it would be $150. I thought it would be around $200-$250. I was also surprised that axial came out with a capra 18th scale but at a $250 price. Wow.
It's definitely a great price! I haven't had a chance to drive the Capra yet, so I can't really compare the two.
Who wins between this and the new 1:18 Capra?
They're too different in size to really compare. I also haven't had a chance to drive the Capra yet. Thanks for watching!
That’s it… I’m sold! For me, it’s definitively the Defender. If you want a challenge, maybe an interior? Can’t wait to see all the mods you will do to your Bronco!
Nice, one of the Land Rovers that or the new axial Capra 1/18 is going to be my next rig, need a trail rig that’ll do some crawling, Capra is lookin better for what I want to do with it
Can't wait to get both!
Are the bushings replaceable? Are they bonded into the plastic? What are they made of?
I recently got into 1/18 and 1/16 scale because literally anything in my backyard can be an obstacle without me having to build a big ass course like for 1/10!
That's great! Enjoy!
So stoked to see the bronco upgrade series! I’d be interested to see the max torque output with the crawl gearing and a maze speed with the speed gearing.
I've been looking forward to these since the announcement! I'm wondering how that D110 will stack up to the RC4WD 1/18 Gelande D90
Good video man! I am currently working on my scx24 jeep. It is getting a bunch of treal upgrades. It will be interesting to see how these do with aftermarket upgrades and how they perform against the scx24s.
The 1/24 scale micro rigs, on a tight, indoor course, will be hard to beat but the 1/18 mini scale will dominate everywhere else!
Super badass trucks! And the price is nothing to complain about, that's for sure. What camera are you using? The slow-mo footage looks amazing!
I use the Sony a6500 and a7C. Thanks for watching!
@@scalebuildersguild awesome man thanks for the info! And thanks for the reply, very few TH-camrs reply to their viewers. I genuinely appreciate it 😎🤙🏼
Great overview👍 Curious to see what additional releases Traxxas will do with this platform. 6x6, mud truck, monster truck🤔
How about some Trax like the 1/10
Can’t wait to add one to the collection
Honestly at this scale I see it more as a scale rc or trail truck so more power and taller tires so you can rip it around the lawn would be my first priorities
Nice video man, I find that I don't need to keep up with scale RC news much anymore, I just keep an eye out for you! You seem to have 'em all :)
That is a true compliment! Thanks for watching!
Great review. Man, at first I thought these proprietary connectors would be a fail deal for me, then I realized that other brands do it too, and adapters or change it would be possible. It really seem a capable truck, so does minor issues can be overseen. Does the lights use a proprietary connector as well?
Uff just saw in the live stream that the id connector is required for the ESC to work, that's a bummer.
The lights are a standard servo style connector.
pretty sure that traxxas is using the new trx4m as kind of a test platform for their flagship trx4/6 crawlers by testing the hard body and perhaps more internal changes as well.
Can you swap body’s with chassis. Will the defender body fit the bronco chassis vise versa ?
What are the top 10 upgrades in your opinion? I'm picking up a Bronco from my local hobby store and am already thinking about the upgrades, lol.
Hard for me to say. Best advice, drive it stock, and upgrade what you think it requires over time!
@@scalebuildersguild Thanks Matt. When I picked it up from the hobby shop I grabbed the low gear tranny. I drove it around for a few minutes stock then swapped to the low gear. It's very nice and silky smooth with good torque. I did notice it was quite a bit louder though. Did you notice the same? I'm wondering if maybe I tightened down the screws a bit too much.
I still think in terms of 1/18 crawlers, the Capra UTB18 is going to be the one to buy. It will perform better, upgrades from the factory and there will be plenty of upgrades from the aftermarket companies. All metal gears, metal links and 380 sized motor. 12mm hexes, 1.55 wheels, standard connector, bearings, standard servo and horn will make the Capra a lot easier to modify down the track.
The TRX4M has much more Traxxas specific parts that will be harder to upgrade down the track (pretty standard for Traxxas though) Yes it is cheaper, but you can definitely see where the costs have been cut (not like Traxxas to make a cheap rig though).
It'll be good for if a family wants to buy a bunch of 1/18's at once and have some different models and colours, but the UTB18 will be the one to get if you actually want to crawl and modify.
I don't know Scotty, pretty bold claim. I love my 1/10 Capra but unsure how the 1/18 scale rig will be received (not good, so far) at the current price point. And, it's really not 18th scale and has a definite size advantage over the TRX4m so, time will tell.
It's more like 1/12 scale or 1/14 .
you are like the joe scott of the rc world with the way that you act (thats a compliment).
Thanks!
First design some inner fenders, add lights (arduino mini?) and probably add overland details on it. I really want this Defender
It would be interesting to see a comparison between the TRX4M Bronco and the 1/18 Eazy RC Bronx! It seems that the TRX4M is more on the performance side and the Eazy RC Bronx is more on the scale detail side in some ways. It would be interesting to combine the best features of each. It seems the proportions of the Eazy RC Bronx, i.e. the wheel well size and shape are more accurate. I will definately be getting a bronco with alternate color bodies and maybe the defender.
I was thinking about picking up one of the little FMS monster trucks but for the same price these are even more appealing..
Jeeze. I'm usually not one for anything smaller than 1/10th scale but these are amazing. It's like the early 2000s micro boom all over again.
Agreed! These smaller scale are becoming really popular!
Please id love too see the light kit in the defender🙏. And maybe a new esc🧐
Thank you for sharing. They look great. Have a good one
Thank you!
Been waiting for this video! That defender looks so good. Going to have to grab a few for my kids and myself
Great Christmas presents!
Great video 👍🏼 What made you choose the Bronco to upgrade?