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@mattinwinkymg

9 ай бұрын

Make those soft boys into men Tomley

@Osrszombie

4 ай бұрын

be a fun project to turn it into a 2wd buggie

thats way too much for a body, better off buying the whole truck again and have all the spares

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, imagine it costing you £60 every few weeks, or even after 1 or 2 packs through it. Arrma showcased it at the skatepark on their promo video… so they can’t say miss use 😅

@KevinTalbotTV

9 ай бұрын

@@TomleyRC rc bodys in general are pants down. the bit of plastic is worth like £1, and takes probably 60 seconds tops to make

@manueljr2974

9 ай бұрын

This comment was payed by traxxas smh 👎🏽 your a loser Kevin stop reviewing ARRMA aka super ARRMA hater aka sponsored by traxxas 👎🏽

@tannercurtis1836

9 ай бұрын

@@TomleyRC I'm sure dropping a 6s system in was totally anticipated by the Arrma team too.

@kitchenbriks3685

9 ай бұрын

Bodies even pre painted should never be more than like $20. Shoe goo and tape are in order on that truck.

When I started this RC thing back in the 80's, my first car accepted a Ni-Cd battery into a compartment on the bottom, with a removable plastic door. A brushed 540 turned plastic gears, metal driveshafts, and ultimately propelled a plastic car body to about 25mph. So... we've come full circle, lol. My granddaughter is going to have a blast with this thing, and I'm happy that I know _exactly_ what she'll go through while learning RCs, (unlike the rest of her upbringing that is so foreign to me, lol). But, she's also a Tomley subscriber though, so there's hope!

The transitions between the red and green RCs are great🎉

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

😇

@Bullwinkle39

9 ай бұрын

Agreed, looked awesome

@hirschbuilder9300

7 ай бұрын

I thought that im collorblind at first

I initially thought they had lost their mind with it not being 4wd and not having a solid rear axle. However, watching the video, it's like a love letter to the Tamiya Lunchbox. Not the fastest, but great fun to drive and wheelies for fun. I really like it.

@mattinwinkymg

9 ай бұрын

Sorry i just made a similar comment and scrolled down and saw yours but im glad we agree

@Madprax

9 ай бұрын

You are 100% right . For me its a very good modern Lunch box and should be advertised as this , instead of stupid bash reviews in skate parks .😉

My friend got the kit and built it up with his daughter, they had a blast and go out together almost every day. Thats exactly the demographic. Cheap and cheerful right? Id say mission accomplished Arrma, well done.

@rc-dom-uk

9 ай бұрын

i’d agree . think the way it’s been selling arrma are on to something. and if it brings new people into the hobby thrn all the better 👍

I tell ya, you English blokes do better videos than most of us Americans. Nicer production values, nice editing, neat shots. Kudos good sir!

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Haha, cheers mate. It’s our silly sense of humour I guess 😇

@joshuasmith311

9 ай бұрын

I'll second that statement.

@user-hg9sj9wz5v

9 ай бұрын

I agree! And not just the KZread channels. I watch The Great British baking show and Repair shop simply because of how well the people in the UK truly get along and genuinely like one another! Totally different vibe than here in the US

@carsandfunnys5750

4 ай бұрын

It’s like austin powers voice describing rc cars 😂

This is pretty smart of arrma TBF. Whenever I see people asking what's good for a first timer, for some reason people always suggest 2wd entry platforms. Arrma are tapping into that, offering a durable 2wd platform with upgrade paths built in. That will eventually lead to new customers wanting to explore their bigger and faster platforms.

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Yes, it turned out a decent truck 👌

@Bullwinkle39

9 ай бұрын

​@@TomleyRCjust don't go chopping out a big chunk of the chassis web and the put 6s brushless through it 😂

Great video, we love the switch trick. As a family of 7 we have a Mojave, 3 Kraton 4sv2, 2 Slash 2wd, an MT10 3s, all very capable and fast but the Gorgon reminds me of my childhood in the 80's owning/driving a 2wd monster truck thats just fast enough for the front yard is nostalgic, we now have 3 Gorgons and waiting for more of your awesome videos, Cheers from California.

I've been watching you for some time now and i really like how you set up showing a rc car your informative, funny and you actually show how to have fun with an rc car besides just trying to see it's limits your entertaining to watch. thank you

I have one, I am just back into the hobby after many years, I got it so I had something to share with my 7 year old daughter. We have been out with it quite a bit and loved it. I am far happier passing over the control to this than some of its more expensive counterparts. I think for what it is its a good truck as we aren't bashing on it to quite the same level as skate parks.

As always, appreciate the video! 2wd monster truck (even brushed) is still one of the best RCs for kids or people getting into the hobby. Wheely fun, durable, and affordable. Well done Arrma.

Every so often, I'll sit down and take a look at what other youtubers in the RC scene are up to. Haven't done it for a while. This video - wow. Love the edits, the pacing, variety of settings and angles and so on. NICE work on this one, Phil. I'm an admirer! (My boyo is loving the Gorgon here too. Top shelf review) Cheers

Heading out in that weather was a real dedication to the production of this video! thank you for that! Luckily the clear body here in the US is only $20

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter. I’m not just a fair weather runner like sone 👌

@philipjamesparsons

9 ай бұрын

@@TomleyRC Can this truck really deal with the wet? Or do the bearings get trashed?

Just got mine yesterday, the ARTR version and I love it!. It's tough, fun to bash, quite fast for a brushed car and easy to assemble. Really really love it!

Long before the "escape" it was clear you put a lot of effort in this one. It's absolutely fantastic! The video, the truck I could take or leave.

I appreciate your dedication and having a great video in a real world environment.. Send it!

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Appreciate it

Looks like a fun truck! The footage of it sliding around in those wet conditions was awesome! I think the nickel metal battery is actually a good choice for the target audience. You can always upgrade to Lipo as you progress in the hobby. The pricing and durability of the stock body is outrageous 😮 I think I will stick to my old brushless stampede, but entry level vehicle's to help bring in new people to our awesome hobby are always welcome. Just dont scare them off with overpriced lexan!!

Seems your house was safe from the flood thankfully! Great video, thanks for going outside in the rain for this, it was actually pretty cool to see the Gorgon in the water & Mud! So happy there's a build it yourself version, I wanted to get into the hobby but couldn't find anything interesting in kit form outside of Tamya.

Stampede killer? If they are going for the 10 year-olds this Christmas to grow a customer base, they are off to a good start.

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I reckon

@JonSturm

9 ай бұрын

@@TomleyRC I would love to see a side by side comparison of the 2wd Stampede and this that seems to be squarely what this is aimed at and its very similar but I haven't seen a reviewer make that comparison.

@Paul__FC

9 ай бұрын

@JonSturm probably because Traxxas is likely to sue if they don't like the result. That's just bitter me tho.

@KeysRun

9 ай бұрын

My 5 year old is getting one for Christmas. I can’t wait.

@Paul__FC

9 ай бұрын

@@KeysRun well done !!!!!!

I have had a lot of fun with mine, but I held back buying because of the early body replacement prices. I cannot understand why they cannot sell them with just body and no extra parts. The full set is OK if you want a full colour change.

13:05 that power slide with the reflection of the truck in the water.... 🔥 Dope music also😎

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was pleased with some of the footage. It was so wet!

Out of all the videos I have seen of this truck I think yours is the best the most in-depth

Tbh I think i'd just pick up a banggood special MT. Same price and tons of cheap spares. Also most of them are 4wd and gives a new driver something to tinker with

@philipjamesparsons

9 ай бұрын

The HBX Pro 1/16 that I brought from Bangood, is fast, reliable and can be used anywhere. The spares are super cheap. 35 years of RC experience and this or an MJX Hyper Go, are what I recommend to newcomers.

@Pholiage

9 ай бұрын

@@philipjamesparsons Perfect example there. I bought the WLToys 144001. A buggy yes but they seem to base their models on the same or similar chassis. I recently bought the ZD Racing 9116 1/8 MT. Only thing i've broken is the body. But it was self inflicted as I put a 6s esc into it. It's absolutely mental now.

When we used our old Tamiya cars ( many years ago) muddy track were the order of the day. So, I can imagine changing battery packs to be a gritty, messy affair ! Looks good though.

Great work on this review . This truck looks perfect for the entry level enthusiast .

Nice work Phil!👍😊 I’m enjoying mine in stock form. The older I get the less I feel the need to go silly fast all the time. I think Arrma may have a winner on their hands amongst newcomers and folks like myself who actually prefer to drive 2wd vehicles. Hopefully Arrma will support this platform over the long haul…it drives better than a Stampede!

Finally your review have dropped, been waiting for it. Ordered for my 5 year old, for a christmas present. He told me a moth ago that he's to Nikko's is to slow for him and he loves to drive together with me. This is seems about perfect for him with all the upgradeability and cheap parts.

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Perfect for the kids. They are gonna love it 😎👌

Yooooo that damn green to red flip edit is seamless! Good on ya!

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Haha, cheers dude

I've just got back into RC and I can't even steer the bloody things 😂 I'm ok going one way then when I turn around I'm all over the place, it's quite frustrating 😂😂

The body is 1/3 of the total price of the whole truck 😂

Simple, cheap and fun. This is something that has gotten away from the market recently.

The production quality on this video is honestly amazing for a product review.

I have the kit version of the Gorgon and assembled it with one of my kids. Had a good time. The RC itself great for the value and a lot of fun. Going brushless in the future too. Great job with the transition between colours! Added some nice quality and flair to the video!

@hanschberger

9 ай бұрын

Do you think it would be a good choice for my sons first ever RC Car? He´s absolutely into Monster Trucks and the Gorgon looks pretty tempting!

@carlad2640

9 ай бұрын

​@@hanschbergerI would go with the FTX tracer first as its bullet proof and 4wd. I bought it for my nephew and hes really into RC now and wants the Gorgon

Awesome transitions! Pretty seamless, well done! Great video as always.

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul

Get that man some waterproofs!! Good effort Phil 👍 Good honest real life review. Can't go too wrong for the money, it's buit to a price point for a particular market. As you mentioned, Arrma have already got many many mid to top end trucks as it is anyway. Cheers for all the content 👍

I appreciate how you switched all the colors out. That was cool👍🏼

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Cheers dude

Great video! You really went all out on filming and editing this one!

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate it…. 👌

Nice editing on the color changes, had me trippin the first couple of times it went from green to red LOL Also, now I wanna know what my Senton will look like with those tires! Mad Max build!

Reminds me a bit of the old 2wd clodbuster. That is the truck that started it all for me back in the early 90s.

Great edit when popping the body on! 👌👍 cool entry level vehicle for sure! 🤘thanks for sharing Phil.

Nicely done all around review. Couldn't agree more about the bodies, but a quick Gorilla tape job seems to have sorted it out. Fun little all around basher, especially based on the cost. I too bought two, one for bashing and one for speed runs. Couldn't be happier

I love the battery tray at the bottom so you don't have to take off the body.

some real trick editing in this video! Love it.

I shoe-gooed my body before ever taking it out and have no issues so far even after switching to 3s (3300kv) but I did have to reduce throttle to 75% to make it drivable but it's a blast.. definitely recommend this truck for someone starting out.

@Madprax

9 ай бұрын

wait and see how long plastic gears and driveshafts will last on 3S ... surely not a long time .😉

11:40 what kind of an Englishman goes out on the rainiest day of the year without his wellingtons? lol ya daft bastard! lol

brushed cars have a place in the market for sure. thhe market needed somethhing like this that kids can get into brushed motors arent slow either, my brushed pb is 56mph and climbing! the 25a all in one wont do any favours for it though. 60a minimum in my book for brushed, they like the juice.

@Madprax

9 ай бұрын

25a 2in1 esc + heavy car + big wheels + powerful brushed motor = soon in the bin . what did you expect ? 😂

As you have seen the .2 volt increase in voltage on a lipo is a 1 MPh increase. the reason lipo is better is the C rating discharge rate so the lipo will deliver power quicker.

The Gorgon looks like a good entry level truck. It doesn't really do much for me though. I think it is over hyped but that is just my opinion and my opinion isn't worth much.

@dualtrondreamteam6811

9 ай бұрын

Everything Arrma make is entry level

Best Gorgon Video on KZread 💯❤🤙🤙

Oh, and nice cuts between the colors!

Great video, Tomley, thank you! You're so entertaining to watch :D I really like my Gorgon, got no gripes with it except the motor slipping. It's just so fun to drive. Keep it up :)

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Really appreciate it

I just assembled the kit, it was pretty easy very straightforward, what size lipo are you using? mah and C rating ? Also do you have to break in the brushed motor? Thanks great video too

Great gift for the grandkids. 😊

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Yes.. 👌

Glad to see that gorgonops is getting some attention. (The animal)

It would be awesome if this was actually available at a place like Walmart

Im so glad i went for the brushless version of my strada, seeing the brushed motors at work, its a pale comparison, i dont think i would love it nearly as much as i do with the brushless setup.

A hump pack! 😱 love that gopher fing and cool watch had black version of that back in the day!

Awesome little truck I stuck a 3s brushless system in mine the only thing that's broke is body. For the price it's super durable.

Damn man the colour changes of the truck though the vid look amazing 👌👌

Okay so it’s been quite a few years but I think it’s about time to bring out the newer wltoys 144010, they’ve updated it a little and I’m trying to speed run mine but idk what parts to get, it’s my first Rc car.

Dude! You should go out in the rain more often! That dirt track is great I'm jealous, Great video 👍 Definitely wouldn't buy a gorgon though lol😂

Mine has gone 53 mph on an all Traxxas VXL3s drivetrain on stock tires. Actually a little fun stock.

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Nice!

"smart chargha" lolol

Looking at these trucks I think Arrma might possibly have a moment like some manufacturers have in the past where one of their models becomes ubiquitous. These things look to be a great way into the hobby I reckon. Disappointed you weren't wearing Wellington Boots there Tomley. I'm pretty sure your country invented the damn things!

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Yes… haha, me and my lack of Wellies is a common occurrence 😅

I like it, Can see it on many a childs wish list this year.

I really liked the cinematography and editing. Made me miss my TMaxx and Revo days.

it's the Voltage replacement, and a HUGE upgrade from that. I have the big Kratons, and I still want one of these 😁

Will a brushless 540 motor work or is it too short? I already have a hobbywing 3652 just collecting dust

Well, you got me this time, Phil. Your win. 🤨 (I thought the climate thing was an ad, but then I couldn't find the skip button. 😬) Either way, very interesting truck! It's not my cup of tea, but it's not that bad! About the price of the body, get a freaking toy car and mod it! 😂 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Yes haha… I thought the bit with the weather may come across as an Ad lol. That’s why I started the music early 😅

It’s the modern day lunch box 👍

Arrma should stop putting NIMH battery packs with their rc vehicles and include a Lipo pack instead. This would make their stuff a fantastic value.

Great video 🎉 that flood was nuts but looked super fun ❤

You better fookin like this video! 🤣🤣Brilliant! Good on ya mate for getting wet out there for us. Cool review. Hope all is well, sounds like you might have a cold? All the best! 😎👊👍

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Haha… it was certainly wet! My Sons train from Cannock was cancelled on that day, so also had to do another wet trip out to get him. 😅

I kinda understand the nimh pack. Most kids will just run the battery all the way down, killing the battery. But cmon, i know that esc have an option for a voltage cutoff. And there are literally cheaper brushless cars with lipo cutoff so there's no excuse.

I've entered both Raffall contests. It's only a ticket in each, but that's all I can do to support your channel. I really enjoy the videos.

It's basically an arrma entry level hobby grade kids RC

Interesting fact about batteries, there is quite a big difference between NiMh and Lipo, but I do not find there to be a huge difference between the L-ion pack of my HBX 16889A and Lipo of my HBX 16889A Pro when running both packs in the HBX Pro, except that I get a lot longer run time from the L-Ion pack.

Wow and to rotate colors what a time schedule I wish

Summertime Miami over there ☔ & concerned about the shorting out issues. 'Pedes have yet to do that & its body options are many. No Home run here , a walk to 2nd more like it.

alex kowaliuk here the storm was very intresting to see also the truck was really good ,probably better than the traxxas stampede

Thanks for bringing the proper Allen back. 😂

I mean it looks ok but I think in this price range the market has some much better stuff for your money Still cool but wouldn't be my choice

great running footage btw . 👍

i dont understand the decision to go with a 550 brushed motor in 2023 tbh. a cheap brushless would add negligible extra cost.

For the price and entry-level stage of the truck, the body pricing is pretty ridiculous especially for how flimsy/brittle it is. However, it seems like they nailed everything on the head for their target market - inexpensive and with good agility, handling and speed with Arrma quality remaining. A little bit envious that people get to start with this when I started with the Vorteks...

Excellent content Tomley!

I'm honestly surprised that HORIZON HOBBY has released this for one reason: ECX. I don't know how popular ECX is in the UK, but here in the USA, ECX has a strong cult following. HORIZON hobby bought them out years ago but ECX made quality 2wd rc vehicles. I own 3 of them. The Brutus, the Ruckus 1/10 and 1/18th version and finally the Beatbox 1/36th scale. I've put them through some tests and they handle pretty well. From watching your video the Gorgon is kinda weak sauce compared to ECX. Loved your video though.

@dualtrondreamteam6811

9 ай бұрын

That's because Arrma has a deluded fan base that will buy any crap they churn out

Never had an Arrma before this vehicle-- Now I have three. The black kit version (my favorite, I enjoy the build). The green RTR (the most convenient). Plus, the blue version without the battery and charger (the most cost efficient).

Wonder how they take running in the wet? I ran a Clodbuster from the 80's and never had a problem running in the wet. Bearings handled it fine. Thirty years on, my Armma Mojave, had bearings seize up if it was run in the wet and not ckeaned for hours.

Very nice editing

I like how it kept changing colors!

I absolutely die 💀😂🤣😆 every time that ALLEN clip shows up in your video.

@TomleyRC

9 ай бұрын

Alan… Alan… Alan… haha

This is another great review.You gave them a real beating. They faired pretty well. I have seen other KZreadrs videos and a couple have had the servo saver fail, but ti saves the servo. The only downside in the U.S. is that the replacement servo saver is on back order. I have seen other Youtbers experience the motor moving. The one thing that shows up a lot is the slowness of the included charger. It takes an very, very long time. So, Christmas morning a youngster opens up his new r/c car and has to wait hours for it to charge. I think it's a great truck for the intended audience. I am sure we will see some videos of guys putting on different bodies.

@Madprax

9 ай бұрын

Motor moving is problematic , they should have made a metal plate ... bad design from Arrma . For servo saver fail , just get any other servo saver from other company .. should fit without problem . Why would you get the same Arrma replacement part that will brake again ?? i dont understand.

@michaeldorich4485

9 ай бұрын

@@Madprax A Kimbrough servo saver might work. This is a different design than many other Arrma servo savers.

@Madprax

9 ай бұрын

@@michaeldorich4485 Tamiya high torque servo saver should work too , with its different mouting heads and holes .. just ad spacers if needed . 9 bucks .. 😉

Definitely on the wish list nice review 👊

Holy crap that battery is right out of 1999 I remember those lol

dare i say it, its a bit like the Vanessas Lunchbox it looks like the same kind of beast handling wise and also damage on the shell wise So its gonna be lots of Fun.

harder than I thought🧐🤩. Small question: do you know approximately when the Df 4s pro will be on the table🙏🏻🥰?

I can't find the no battery version in stock but i have ordered the Hobbywing 10 BL system for it. I'm betting that's about to be really hard to find soon also.

I love my Arrma 1/5 EXB outcast with castle xlx2 with monster 800kv sens brushless motor 8s beast. Running a 4s power 200kg steering servo. Very heavy but fun