Craig, you’re the pretty technical guy here on YT.. I’d like to see the use of open diffs on the cars that have this option. Sometimes you gain with open diffs. I usually start any session with open diffs, only lock when it needs or benefits, and unlock as fast as possible again. On many courses, open diffs make the car track better and is more agile… Thanks for your splendid videos🤘

@RCTNT

19 күн бұрын

That's my preference also, for trail driving. For crawling, the front is more beneficial locked, though I unlock the rear to turn or navigate through obstacles. I do enjoy my remote locking diffs!

Well despite having initially joking around with you regarding too many things to go wrong on an RC - I went and bought one of these. Apart from it being a pain to pull apart to configure the gearbox for RWD (screws are pretty soft and round VERY easily) I like it. I had a go up on the hills last night for its first proper run and it performed very well. The only real negative I had was when it rolled, it was a nightmare to stop it rolling off down the hill hahaha! Eagerly looking forward to seeing your mods and findings! I think I'll add some weight amd keep it fairly standard otherwise. I only run 2s on my stuff as I've found that more than enough and never burn things out. This blazer crawls plenty slow enough on 2s and has enough punch in 2nd gear to not want for more wheel speed 👌

@doodlepugg

24 күн бұрын

Wow, re-reading this shows just how tired I have been lol. Sorry for the epic grammar and lack of sense hahaha!

@RCTNT

24 күн бұрын

2s is the way to go on this one, I agree. Longer runtime too. Glad you're enjoying the car. We're going to end up with similarly modified vehicles in this case, I think!

Awesome vid, would love to see the others with the mods.

@RCTNT

12 күн бұрын

Coming soon. Lots going on but it's in progress. Awaiting the shocks from Pricey.

Very pretty truck

@RCTNT

24 күн бұрын

They've done a great job with it

That truck looks really good on the rocks! Looking forward to seeing it again!

@RCTNT

24 күн бұрын

It's a fabulous trail rig, I think many people will enjoy this. Looking forward to showing and testing some upgrades!

The problem with brushed setups isn't that they aren't good enough, it's the cost. For $63 U.S. I can have have a Fusion SE. I think for a good brushed combo with drag brake you'd be hard pressed to beat that, and even if you could then extra few $$ will get you a better, longer lasting, simpler setup.

@RCTNT

24 күн бұрын

Whilst that's usually true, for this car it'll need a whole new radio system and light controller if you want to go brushless and retain full function. That's the main reason to recommend a good brushed motor in this case.

Really enjoyed this, and found it informative too. Looking forward to the next instalment. Your mods are always well considered. Great stuff, Craig.

@RCTNT

25 күн бұрын

Thanks Paul!

Great video! I just watched the first video this morning and am glad to see it on the rocks. Looking forward to seeing the performance gains with a few upgrades.

@RCTNT

25 күн бұрын

It's a brilliant trail rig already but yeah, I reckon we can pick it up nicely. We'll see!

Eventually FMS is supposed to co e out with a separate esc so you can go brushless but still keep all the features. But I’m probably going to install a Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster expert. I have the same color as you do & I thought the servo was not bad trailing but I had it out in rocks that the front had to fight through & the servo wouldn’t even turn I thought it went out but I think it just had to cool down. And yes I found out the approach & exit angles are not good the bumpers get caught. But I’m impressed by how well it climbs stock but gotta realize it’s a trail truck which it’s very good at.

@RCTNT

25 күн бұрын

That's pretty much the case, yep. Great trail rig that can handle rough stuff. It's really good for that!

Agreed a higher turn brushed motor would give this a bit better torque and low speed control. The 2 speed will give you back any of the walking/jogging speed lost with a higher turn motor too. You know I'm a proponent for a direct power servo if it's within the budget as it takes the BEC out of the equation. In this case, and with my TRX4, you wouldn't have to worry if the shift servos can handle 7.4V. Not putting out any spoilers in the comments but I agree this acts like it's top heavy, and we see that in a couple places. Considering it leans more scale than comp crawler and still has its plastic wheels, this shows quite a bit of potential!

@RCTNT

Ай бұрын

Agreed. I'm looking forward to seeing what we can pull from it, performance wise!

Mr Craig, Are you still planning on summarizing your thoughts on all the Short Course Trucks that you reviewed? Love your videos and put a lot of weight on your opinions. Thanks!!

@RCTNT

24 күн бұрын

Yes, still coming! Life circumstances changed considerably in Feb this year and faster cars have presented a challenge, but I've started filming again for the remaining cars in this series and it won't be too many more videos until they're back on screen. Thanks for bearing with me!

@snakehips12345

23 күн бұрын

@@RCTNT awesome!! Thanks so much for the work you’re putting into this for our free pleasure. Appreciate it and I’m giddy with excitement

@RCTNT

23 күн бұрын

Haha I'll try not to disappoint! Thanks

I went with 35kg servo, 100mm(+10mm) dual rate shocks. Gives a lot more droop travel and all the brass, diff guards, center section, portal covers, diff covers. They really love the weight. 3s and wheels and tires of coarse.

@TheMathiasmx13

25 күн бұрын

Also brass servo mount.

@RCTNT

25 күн бұрын

Everything about that sounds great - though I don't know I'd be adding more sprung weight with the servo mount. I have no doubt the car runs better with the extra unsprung mass, it's a decent little platform, this. Unexpected from FMS, indeed. I like it!

You know, I've been wondering, you've done a lot of 3D printing as seen in your Class 1 comp Jeep and your UTB, have you ever considered 3D printing an entire car or truck?

@RCTNT

24 күн бұрын

Yep, that'll be my 2025 Scale-1 rig. It's in development now.

Craig, if that radio is the same as I think it is, any of the 2A-BS receivers will work with that transmitter to be able to run brushless.

@RCTNT

25 күн бұрын

I agree that any 2A-BS receiver will work with this radio, but are they available in retail channels, and do any of them not have a built-in ESC? There's limited info about them on FlySky's website and I have yet to find one for this purpose.

@johnoneal1999

25 күн бұрын

@@RCTNT Furitek does have them on their website with their combo kits...maybe later this year they will be more available.

@RCTNT

25 күн бұрын

Oh really! Nice! I'll check it out, thanks John

@Baker_7498

24 күн бұрын

@@RCTNT on the flysky website they show an 11ch rx model FS-R11P-BS but can't find one for sale anywhere

Flysky does have a receiver for the stock transmitter just, in their words "its only available as a companion receiver with a transmitter"... which they dont seem to sell either, i assume its the stock fms transmitter theyre talking about which is also listed but not for sale on their site

@RCTNT

6 күн бұрын

I can't find it for sale anywhere, and I've *looked*. This is what was meant by my comment. Obviously there's an Rx for the stock transmitter - we're using one in the truck! But getting hold of another is not (yet) doable, it seems. Hopefully, that changes, as they're a decent little handset. Cheers

@MAJ_T_Bagger

6 күн бұрын

@RCTNT yea, I'd like to keep the stock unit aswell haha. I meant they've got a standalone receiver aswell, not a combo unit. Really want to go brushless later on with mine but don't want to get yet another transmitter to do so 😅 sadly none of my current ones have enough channels. Have got a dumborc fzd light unit aswell just incase. FS-R11P-BS is the receiver but yea, not available anywhere. Messaged them and got no response but saw on a forum someone else got the response of it only being a companion receiver with transmitter. Currently I'm adding all the injora parts and finding a few issues, waiting on the fms locker covers too.

@RCTNT

6 күн бұрын

@MAJ_T_Bagger locker covers seem important, agreed. I've got a set here ready for the upgrade video. Just waiting on Pricey for my shocks. Getting a compatible receiver in hand is the challenge though, yeah!

@MAJ_T_Bagger

5 күн бұрын

@RCTNT really interested to see the difference with those priceys in it!

good review brother

... Yep, can confirm, diff locking arms break real easy. Second outing of trailing and mine has snapped the front one 🤦‍♂️

@RCTNT

23 күн бұрын

Oh no! That's a bummer man. Well, the good news is the front can stay locked once you pull it apart and stick a spacer in it some how. You won't miss it. The rear one matters more, IMO. Thanks for letting me know. It's a silly design, isn't it.

@doodlepugg

23 күн бұрын

For sure. I haven't tested it yet, but it appears to be staying locked. I have replacements on order as well as guards from FMS (shouldn't be an optional part IMO, they obviously know it's going to get broken if they offer their own guards for it...) they aren't cheap, but I believe they're weighted so I'll let you know how they are when they arrive.

@RCTNT

23 күн бұрын

Thanks, I've got the guards here already, among other upgrades. Been rather busy but I'll fit it all soon. Good luck with yours!

@doodlepugg

23 күн бұрын

​@@RCTNT Ahh excellent, I've seen two types of guards available - one which looks like a sump guard which I think covers the whole bottom of the diff and one which I believe just covers the locker arm. Look forward to more of your vids - they're keeping my mind busy at the moment which I really appreciate!

@RCTNT

23 күн бұрын

Hope you're doing alright. Be kind to yourself if things are rough.

Really just seems as the tire compound aren’t getting the hook. I have a HH 550 5slot 45t in my trx6 hauler. And with the 2 speed like this 2nd gear is faster than I walk with it’s provided 9t pinion. 1st gear is fusion slow. It’s the budget one off Amazon green sticker um sport what ever they call them.

@RCTNT

24 күн бұрын

Green sticker is trail master, that's a 3 slot. Nothing wrong with that! Great motor.

I dig the blazer body but not the truck version! Idk fms nails the scale stuff then this in truck form looks not good! Man there’s so many things wrong with stock rigs shock setups right up there with electronics…thjng is add brass and Beadlocks, servo fails, do bunch of tech crawling and the drag break and punch start effecting performance. We buy stock crap and then expect it to be crawling everything….thjnk thets why I’ve gone towards comp style…..and want to build a nice scale rig… Sorry to ramble you always make me think about the industry and its failings and triumphs

@RCTNT

23 күн бұрын

They're good things to consider, you're quite right. This is why I'm increasingly thinking about kits again. It's the better way to go in the hobby, I think.

So if stock. Go with fms fxc10 or rgt 86190?

@RCTNT

25 күн бұрын

That's a tough one. They're quite similar, functionally. I think I like the RGT better but it's close! Maybe buy on body preference. The only other thing to note is the RGT can be upgraded more easily, as it has a standard DumboRC radio system, while the FMS has an integrated esc/rx unit.

@pidiepoo

25 күн бұрын

@@RCTNT oic. thank you for the experience and information sir 🫡🫡

sadly it looks like 2A-BS protocol receivers are not available separately, only included with RTR cars

@RCTNT

25 күн бұрын

So far, yes. I'm looking out for them though!

i was not happy with that Chevy, in the middle between hobby and toy grade😅

@RCTNT

24 күн бұрын

Oh I disagree, it's fully hobby grade. See my recent MN-82 video for something on the line between toy and hobby. This thing is hobby through and through.

Have you tought about testing "chinese" cheap rcs to find the best (very) cheap rc you can still have fun alongside the most expensive ones?

@RCTNT

25 күн бұрын

Of course, and yep, we've done several here on the channel.

@rafalst

25 күн бұрын

@@RCTNT i was looking on Ali and there are some really "cheap" ones (at least for my country) from brands i never heard and didn't found reviews. Like, around $200 or less.

@RCTNT

25 күн бұрын

Feel free to share names and models, I'll have a look.

The tires from FMS kinda really suck… new tires and it’s completely a different rig.

@RCTNT

25 күн бұрын

Interesting. I might test them against a similar set and we'll see if it's foams, compound or tread.

@Casitascrawlers

25 күн бұрын

The stock wheels & tires look awesome but that’s about it there aren’t terrible but I put on Proline Hyrax & it definitely made a huge difference & I have Injora inserts I believe the medium blue.

Until fms get American based support and change there warranty policy from deny everything to actually warranty there products. To only be able to get tech help it's 3 am est in the US . Then they make you take video after video to prove a $30 part broke. Did it once with them never again

@RCTNT

25 күн бұрын

Sounds unpleasant. Sorry you went through it with them! I haven't encountered such issues in Australia, but that may be more due to our consumer protection laws than any particular company operating differently of its own accord.