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HAPPY FATHERS-DAY DADDY CAPE! 🎉😂

Thank you for your partnership, to us. And we fasten with the enlightenment you have given, and we appreciate what we have received from thank you. 👍✅🇲🇾

Great build and video man! I appreciate the level of detail. Lookin forward to the next vid

Thanks for sharing the information and your learnings. Awesome little truck.

great video bro

💯💯💯 Amazing

Wicked build!!

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s been a ton of fun to build!

Same thing happened to me. I’ve always been a old school bronco fan and love the new version ford came out with.When I saw that axial had a scx24 bronco I went down to local hobby shop and bought one and took it out a couple days later to local mountain area on a picnic with wife and kids.Well let’s just say I now have a scx24 tan gladiator and now a kyosho mini z jimny on the way and parts from Amazon at my door step it seems every other day.I love the how scale they look and operate and see the improvements of the aftermarket parts I install.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Yep, you caught the bug same as me! Upgrades for the little rigs are much, much cheaper, but they seem to come much more frequently, so I dont know if they're less expensive in the long run LOL

I greatly enjoy watching your videos. You are well informed and very organized. I just built my first scx 24 gladiator. So pumped!! I deff feel your obsession!! Lol keep up the good work Adam!!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@boiledtea479

Жыл бұрын

Yeah same lol. Just that im just starten out

Love how the fenders look, I’m gonna try and model mine off of yours. Great videos, you have played a big part in my venture into crawling and the 1:24 rigs!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

great Video.. thanks for all the Info can't wait to Start building mine...

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Another great video 👍

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome man, love it. Would be good to get a few vids of this thing in action!

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Run videos coming real soon.

Making a mod for my dad for Christmas to match his gladiator , im going through your videos for guidance. First time doing anything but having fun!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Feel free to reach out to me via email if you have unanswered questions

Just did my red bronco all mofo 90% of it all the brass just waiting on front lower high clearance links she is weighing in now at 562.1 g will increase once get the front lower links, love your gladiator looking awesome. Will catch you on the next one peace and chicken grease 👍👍😎

That red axle an supports arms are awesome for that jeep

I love Gladiators (big and small). Subscribed!! 👍✌️

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, me too!

Wow i am lucky to found your channel. Great video my friend 🤩🤩🇮🇩

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the support!

I watch the guys video here on KZread, relocation front bumper brackets they bolt on the chassis and just straight out instead of drop down then out they work great I got three sets of them liked Them so much

Very cool information, love all the details! I'd be very interested in learning how to get such flex and mobility from these, especially the Bronco. Looking forward to more in the fututre, thanks!

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

My son has a red bronco that’s pretty much stock. It would be a great video series building it out!

@TrevorParkJones

2 жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers That would be awesome, I also have the red Bronco! I have done a few mods already, but still learning.

@GazooRC

2 жыл бұрын

I have a built bronco on my channel if you wanna check it out. I’m here to help if you guys have any questions.

Yeah right on I’m back watching again, love watching them go over obstacles watch the suspension work, best therapy there is and cheap. Hi imagine therapy bills could be expensive, I wouldn’t really know because I never needed therapy too much fun with the RC yeah in the money you save upgrades yeah 👍👍😁

I have a set of 1.0 Amazon Special wheels that seal up well enough to run the tires without foam on air pressure. Nothing beats the way it handles.

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I like to run with no foams on smaller tires. I find that these big ones really shine when they’re vented and running a soft foam.

awesome Video, thanks for being so honest about mods! your JT looks like it needs to enter some competitions ;-)

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching! I hope to hit up some 1/24 meetups and comps sometime soon.

Very nice

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The gladiator is still my favorite build.

Great video bud! Very addicting and glad to see you diving into the hobby. For years I’ve been a basher and my wife wanted something slower so I got her a crawler and she loved it. Now I have 3 crawlers. Lol 🤦🏻‍♂️ like I said, addicting! New sub here from RI. Hey neighbor 👊🏼

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! These little things do multiply! What size are your crawlers?

@GazooRC

2 жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers ha yea tell me about it. For crawlers I have a Scx24 bronco all modded up and a custom built 1/24 size crawler. I started with my wife’s 1/10 TRX4 Bronco. Thinking about building a 1/10 belly dragger next.

Nice

Awesome build! Mine is pretty similar. When going brushless I recomend going back to plastic drive shafts or you will break something. Nice detail of the build and great explanation of your reasoning. Subbed.

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And great advice on the driveshafts.

@Calcapwn300

2 жыл бұрын

This is why I went full metal before I ordered the micro komodo

I like it 👍👍😎 I just been learning to drive with stock axle housing love my gladiator it’s my most custom, got both broncos the gray and The red bronco, The red is going to be all mofo RC stuff appreciate you sharing love learning new things I’ll watch for more 👍👍😎 Catch you on the next one peace and chicken grease

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! Lots more stuff coming!

Dunno how I wasn’t subbed already. Lookin great bro. Nice video and sick g’iator!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is by far my favorite rig 👍🏻

@texomarc

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers Yessir! Maximus, my g’iator, is amazing. Just blows me away. Love watching the cars move!

Very nice looking truck! Excellent build. I have the same model but in beige and I'm trying to get my shocks to not hike upwards so much when it drives. I had it right at one point and then I had to upgrade to portal axles and something went wrong somewhere... I think I might try those shock plates you showed, didn't even occur to me.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

The flex blades helped a lot with getting my ride height under control. Definitely a good trick!

I wish I could buy something like this completely done. I have zero interest with tinkering or building but I want it ❤

Ohhhhhhhhh yeah

Add the micro Komodo stinger combo! Just forked out for it and it's unreal how slow and powerful it is

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been seriously considering it. It looks like a great combo and exactly what I’m looking for.

Were do iget one, can't find one on Amazon

Been moving this idea in my head, to add actual head lights & maybe a light bar on top, for that scale realism, maybe. 🤔 Even rear headlights would be cool, as well.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I’ve thought about that too. I recently added mirrors, door hinges, and hood vents. Headlights and/or a light bar are on my mind also.

@RCCrawlerz209

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers Awesome dude! 🤙🏻

Hey Adam, I’m getting ready to start my first ever scx24 jeep wrangler build and am wondering why the aluminum high clearance links over brass? Strength of material in its given application, IE brass is soft compared to aluminum and it will take a beating while crawling? New to 1/24th scale philosophy. Thanks you for the great content

@CapeCrawlers

11 ай бұрын

Aesthetics primarily. I liked the red links to match the red accents. I prefer stainless or brass for functionality but this gladiator is mostly for fun with performance being a lesser priority.

I have alot pf rubbing on my wheel arches on my scx10iii gladiator so i might trim them slightly

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Do they sell the fender delete kits for the gladiator? I've seen them for the scx10iii wrangler but I'm not sure if they fit the JT.

@odinsteinnes6511

Жыл бұрын

I dont really know bud. Im quite new in to the whole crawling game. But im sure you can find it some where. Idk even know what sites to start looking at for upgrades. Got any tips.

welcome to the hobby

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m loving it!

I went brushless with my Gladiator, I'm more obsessed now. Lol!

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

What system did you go with?

@PC_MO_RC

2 жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers Furitek Lizard Pro and the MoFo Nano beast.

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

@@PC_MO_RC nice! If I was going to do brushless I would go with the Mofo. I’m eyeballing that new brushless motor he just debuted 👍🏻

@PC_MO_RC

2 жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers I'll have check that out. I'm very impressed with the Mofo Nano Beast; I ordered another one for my JLU.

nice 👍

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! My favorite build for sure.

With the foams did you buy a pair and cut them in half, or did you buy 2 pair and use the full width of each piece per tire?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I cut them in half. They're suuuuuuper wide otherwise.

Quick question!? Why do you have the "lcg" chassis kit blocks when you re-located the shock placement and don't use those at all? I am a new mini scaler following this build and have so many questions!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Battery and esc relocation primarily. It makes a nice swap to put the battery in the front and down low. You can do this with the stock chassis, but it's not as clean or functional.

How did you flip your tires? Whenever i try to do it, there is no bead for it to grip to on the other side... 😂

What front bumper is that and where did you get it?? Looking to get one for my boys Jeep Gladiator he loves your videos he's always talking about it

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

It's an Injora stinger. Here's the Amazon link: amzn.to/3nfINre

How or where did you move the back hinge to make the body open so far ? Or is that how the gladiator come. I just have the dead bolt.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I did not modify the body mount. It’s just how the gladiator is I suppose

Hey im looking to buy my first crawler im deciding between the fcx24 power wagon and the scx 24 gladiator ,which would u recommend sir ?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

The gladiator is hands down my favorite. The power wagon is super fun, and the two speed transmission is awesome, but I enjoy my gladiator more than any other rig I have

I just received my gladiator whats a good tire and shock size for climbing hills and over rocks

@CapeCrawlers

6 ай бұрын

Depends how big you want to go. My favorite tire is the LGRP swamp king tire, but they’re big. A good small tire is the rc4wd Goodyear wrangler or the proline trenchers. For shocks, I like the 43mm with the springs removed

@ckadventures7767

6 ай бұрын

@CapeCrawlers thanks keep them videos coming I enjoy watching them I'm learning alot.

this is sad to say but I have been doing RC cars for over 30yrs and if you like this micro crawler you will love a 1/10 scale. I have a ton of cars worth several thousand dollars and by far and away the one I have the most fun with and is the most durable is my Traxxas TRX-4. Sounds crazy cause its the slowest car I have other than this scx 24 c-10 but its a blast!!!

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

I hear a lot of people say similar things, that the 1/10 is the most fun. I’m slowly being converted! But the 1:24’s are just so convenient!

Im looking to put portals on my c10. Would you suggest the RCAWD axles or do you prefer the MOFO portal adapters? Money aside.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Probably Treal. I've had issues with the Mofo set chewing up axle shafts and the RCAWD has those big C-hubs in the front. I LOVE my RCAWD portals, but the Treals have a more compact design.

@crisCR0SSaplsos

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers Gotcha, I will check Treal's out. Thank you!

Hey I have a question about these axels …. I just bought them and when I installed them . The Scx24 became so much louder .. is that normal ? do I need to grease anything or do these axel come ready to go ? Please help

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

You might want to grease them. I did in mine and they were bone dry when I opened them up.

Can you do a c10 vid because I don’t know if the parts that you listed will fit into the c10 (btw nice truck)

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I got one! Here’s the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKhlxdZ_ds_SY7A.html

@mushee1140

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers thank you

YOO! If you had to pick between the Gladiator or the JLU to use for the rest of your life, what would you go with? Dang I'm having a hard time picking between them for my first crawler... pros and cons of both? haha thanks again legend :)

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Gladiator without question. It's more capable out of the box and responds very well to simple bolt on mods. The JLU with its shorter wheelbase and higher center of gravity doesn't perform as well. Plus I drive a blue JT rubicon as my daily driver, so I am biased to love the gladiator :)

Just bought my 2 year old little boy one yesterday. I’ve had several nitro trucks, truggies, and crawlers. He has picked up on it well so far and I’m going to buy one for myself for indoor play. Roughly how much do you have in upgrades total you think?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I have probably $750 in the gladiator at this point I bet.

@TheHCR202

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers thanks for the fast reply. We are going to start doing some unboxing videos and rush into the RC scene again

love ingora dont you i have a gladiator to i have put some upgrades on it and i have cut the fenders

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

I like Injora because the quality you get for such a low prices is amazing. Great value in my opinion.

How do you have your flex blades mounted. I have pretty much the same setup but I’m getting some crazy binding in the shocks. No binding without the flex blades

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Are you binding in the front or rear? I had to remove the front because they bound up too bad. The rear I have no issues with.

@jaronbrandes5054

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers the rear.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

@@jaronbrandes5054 Are you on instagram? If so, send me a DM and I can send you some photos of how I mount them.

@jaronbrandes5054

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers yes I am. It’s the same as my username on here.

😉👍

what's the difference between a 2 channel radio and a 4

@Berkley_Sauve19

Жыл бұрын

on the scx24

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

The extra channels give you expanded functionality. Ch1 and 2 are typically steering and throttle/reverse. The other channels give you customization options. You can plug in an extra servo and run 4WS using an extra channel, or an extra set of lights, or a winch.

@Berkley_Sauve19

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

We’re can I get these parts

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Rcawd has the portals. You can use my code “capecrawlers” for 5% off. Amain hobbies has a great inventory of parts and you can get a good amount of the items there. I got a lot from Amazon as well.

I ordered these exact first mods for mine and the rims just spun, the car didn't even go.

I find those tires are terrible on rocks, only way i could get them to hookup is to cut tread out of them, Now they do pretty good.

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I’ve not tried another big tire this deep in my build so I don’t have a lot to compare to. I’ve got some of the new Injora mud terrains on the way that I’m excited to try

@deanodoc1257

2 жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers best imo that I've found with the bigger tires are the rc4wd scramblers .

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

@@deanodoc1257 I do love the scramblers. I have them on my JLU and they work fantastic.

Take the bumper mounts off !!

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

If I was purely after function I would, but I like how it looks with the bumper on too much to take it off. A sacrifice I’ll have to live with I guess!

Rip the servo

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

I go through one about every other month. The emax's specifically.

Email to contact for questions?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

capecrawlersrc@gmail.com

@notapplicable5931

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers thank you 🙏

You're a handsome man! No homo

@CapeCrawlers

2 жыл бұрын

😆 thank you!

Whoa whoa whoa. Spring modification? Sounds too close to, “the spring mod”. Patent pending, homie!!! Aaahahahaha. Check it out if you don’t know what I’m talking about.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Haha! I would give you full credit if I used the famous spring mod! Which I do need to try by the way. You’ve got great content by the way!

@texomarc

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers Thanks brother! Definitely need to try it. You can have your flex but remain controlled, then from there dial it down as much as you want. The flex is beautiful on the chunk but can’t keep up when the obstacles get big and steep. I’ve tightened Max down from initial setup and he goes more places than before. You said you struggled with ride height and the spring mod allows individual control of ride height, sag/droop, and dropout tension.

Why is the video super bright?!??? I know this is an extremely annoying feature on instagram (another reason why I don’t have it).. but had never seen it here on YT… why?????

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure. I didn’t see that it was much different than my others. Are all my videos super bright on your end?

Adam, i know this it not the newest 24 scale vid you have, but honestly.. do you think its ok to write this on every SCX24 Gladiator video in 2023? I get it that the Gladiator is capable, but not really when compared to others... Honestly.. I personally was so disappointed with any upgrade I did.. the Gladiator just keeps failing and falling short and sorts off feels useless/helpless... Please skip the SCX24 Gladiator (April 2023... I have SCX Deadbolt, SCX Gladiator and a SCX24 XC-1. I swear I gave the Gladiator to my barely 3y old son (he already killed one motor) just to mess with it. It was a WASTE OF MONEY... out of my 3 i own, the deadbolt clearly wins even stock and aftermarket upgrades 100-400$ upgrades (Furitek K(i keep parts rotating around my cars to get the best out of one). People here will tell you the Gladiator impressive, but it is not if you can compare. If you can't compare, you might be asking why TF it keeps flipping over.?!?!?!... just go to a or start with a SCX Deadbolt. Even out of the box, the deadbolt just masters everything better than the most SCX24s. I youtube'd a lot and a lot and alot, and I 100% agree to every youtuber who said that's the one. You want an example.... My boy loves to sit down of the floor, legs straight and let the RC cars crawl over his thigh. He/I was able to it with the deadbolt, he/I was able to it with the XC-1 but not the gladiator (he tried it today (even with brass weights on the wheels - nope)).88

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Hey Patrick! I don't think the gladiator is the best performing SCX24. I agree that the deadbolt is the most capable, especially with some minor mods, and the C10 being a close second. I would put the gladiator third.

Alt honest review* Bog stock these are pathetic! DO NOT expect anything without spending 2-3x initial RTR price to be mildly happy. Scx10 however... cool out of the box, beast after $1200 In mods.

@CapeCrawlers

8 ай бұрын

All true!