RC Rock Crawler Perfection? Axial SCX10 III Jeep Wrangler Off-Road Trail Truck Review | RC Driver
The wait is over Axial Racing fans and we’re happy to say it was well worth the wait! The new Axial SCX10 III Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JLU Kit found here; bit.ly/3YDvm1U is now hitting the streets and we got our hands on it for one of our in depth reviews. This is pretty much an all new rig. Axial enthusiasts were looking for a next level SCX10 based release and the Axial crew delivered. This rig has portal axles, a 2-speed gearbox, an included dig and an adjustable chassis. The plastics on here are higher end than the plastics used on previous generation models. Beyond the chassis features there are new tires and a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon body that is sure to impress. The level of scale detail throughout the kit is an all new level for the team in green. In this review, we talk about features, the build, take it out for a drive and give you our performance impressions. This is your one stop review to get all the info you need if you’re interested in the Axial SCX10 III Jeep Wrangler Rubicon!
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Axial SCX10 III Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
By: Horizon Hobby
Part Number: AXI03007
MSRP: $369.99
Buy: bit.ly/3YDvm1U
You’ll need: 2-Channel Radio with servo and receiver, 7.2v battery, charger
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Note: A lot of time was spent on this review, I mean a lot. But I did misspeak a few times in the video and redoing it just wasn’t feasible. I call the internal transmission gears steel when they are a metal alloy. I also say the servo horn is metal when it’s also an alloy. We’re sure you can see the differences yourself, but do apologize for any confusion.
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I need a Corona-break and moral boost. I want one!
@shimshonbendan8730
4 жыл бұрын
Moral or morale boost? A moral boost means that you are probably doing some naughty things.
Wow! ...is all I can say...😱. Paint job is just another wow! 👍🏼👍🏼
@gobybike99
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah paint job looks pro!
Great review Greg! Thank you for all the tips👍 Will help out on the build.
Another solid review. The best thing I learned is your trick for keeping two connectors conveniently attached without hooking up the power. :-)
Great review! I picked up my pre order yesterday. Everyone go out and support local hobby shops. Most will ship or offer pickup.
@paulclancy2404
4 жыл бұрын
Didnt think of that good idea
@derekv275
4 жыл бұрын
Yep I call mine and he there within the hour amazing service . I've never made a purchase over 25 bucks online I go chat then order and they call asap when it's there. Fuckin covid 19 bullshit......... screwed slot of hobby shops over like killed some small ones
@gobybike99
3 жыл бұрын
@@GregTc2008 me too
I will getting mine tomorrow....I will need to order the kit for the optional servos...great job Greg....
Since I have a 1:1 JLUR, I was thrilled with the new body! Body aside, the new truck is awesome. Love the new layout & the precut body, etc. Mine is on pre-order & can't wait!
I just bought an SCX 10 II,,,,, that’s okay, I like Jeeps and I like the upgrades on the SCX 10 III so I’ll order one of those as well. I also like building so it’s a perfect fit for me. Nice job Axial.
Man, scx10 iii looks amazing! Awesome paint Greg! 👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks, Greg. Just an awesome rig, can't wait to get mine! ☺
Great color choice Greg im looking forward to getting mine
Almost rolled over at 31:33 😉 Awesome build and again great review Greg ✌🏼😎👍🏼
Thank you for all you do on your channel. My wife and I are wanting a new hobby and your channel has been helpful. She's going to get a Wraith 1.9 and I'm going to get a SCX10 Honcho all thanks to your videos.
Looks great, thanks for the review
Best SCX10iii review yet! Closing in on that 100k Congrats, been a fan for a long time!
@rcdriver
4 жыл бұрын
John Coco Thanks so much for putting up with me for so long!😂
Great explanation. I am assembling scx10 3 as well. It helped me a lot👍👍👍👍
Really appreciate your channel.
Awesome color choice! Nice review 👍👍. Looking forward to more on this one. My son and I have had a blast with our 24's this winter. Definitely want to get some 10th scale crawlers.
Im glad they did a Jeep, I like it!! Great detail
Great Crawler 👍 have a good day
Good review. May have to be inspired by that paint job it is great.
It’s a great crawler for sure Axial did a great job ! “Everybody” loving a jeep though, maybe if it was a old Gladiator or a M715 😉👍👍
Great explanation. Thank you!
Maybe the 3rd video I've seen from you. I decided to subscribe for the valuable information that you provide.
Beautiful job painting her up, nice color choice and looks like you laid her fantastic. Nice info and thanks for what you do brother
@kravenkrawlhobby5438
4 жыл бұрын
Great little run near the end, thanks for sharing and the rc community relies on your and a few others info. That crawl/trailing area is truly an excellent spot to run a number of tests.👍👍👍
@kravenkrawlhobby5438
4 жыл бұрын
Oh, how long did it take to build? I’m not as experienced as you at putting kits together but would give me a rough idea. Thanks
Great video, love your reviews. 👍
Great review, nice color too. Envious about the terrain you have, we have sand, lots of sand, and you guessed it, more sand.
Extremely excited to get my hands on this rig. I have heard Axial will also be releasing a version with straight axles.
Beautiful truck!
Great color choose hopefully when Axial releases the RTR they will have seen yours....thanks for the great review.
Nice ride 👍
Nice video! 👍🏻
wish i had the money to get this one RIGHT NOW!!!!
@isaiahfurrow7414
4 жыл бұрын
U and thousands of others.... I am definitely bumping some other projects down the list for this one...too bad I won't be able to build one of these for a good long while...
@lstruggy
4 жыл бұрын
No hurries fellas they’re in back order till end of July 😩 Amazon’s got the kit right now for $420 tho 🤨
Great video very informative thank you very much, keep up the great work 😎👍
Excellent my friend 👍
A BOX AND A FULL STICKER SHEET?! Nice one Greg!
@rcdriver
4 жыл бұрын
Scale Builder's Guild Wait What? Did I say that? I can’t watch it again. I watched it too many times already 🤪
It sure is a beautiful Jeep! I think axial did a awesome job! But i wish they have had included the spare tire, wish would have looked even better! Hopefully they include it on the rtr model in the near future!👌😎👍
Love the color choice you went with I'd ditch the axial branding decals look more scale 😎 also the people saying it's another jeep need to shut up its not another jeep per say it's the 2020 JLU which no one has made yet other than proline about to release their JL body I've been waiting for this body and axial knocked it out the park
@isaiahfurrow7414
4 жыл бұрын
I don't have an RC wrangler yet, amd this one looks really nice... so I'm stoked... never did use the Cherokee body with my 10.2 kit, which kimda makes me sad, as I have a real 1:1 Cherokee....that body was just , well...not as fantastic as I hoped for... mah paint it someday just for shelf purposes...
This looks awesome, I like that defender body on the Trx4 though.
Precioso paisaje!! Saludos desde Crawler RC
Just pre ordered mine last week. Will be looking for radio motor and battery advice soon. It’s been years since I had an r/c anything!
Ordered mines! currently in back order tho
Love the Jeep
Nice build, great video, and an awesome looking kit! You mention the BXR speed control, which I was planning for my next build. All of my stuff typically runs on 3s , what motor would you suggest for 3s on this kit with a BXR...probably WILL use the 2spd... I'm thinking a 45t or 55t, and with 3s wheel speed should still be fast enough with the 2spd...kinda like using one for LOW range.... Thanks for the video...stay safe and healthy...
Everybody doesn’t like a Jeep, including me! Awesome video and review... good stuff!
@FalconWing1813
4 жыл бұрын
I like Jeeps lol
I love the color
Axial should do a long wheelbase like a 13 inch and put a gladiator body with a deeper bed. This is when they to an rtr. Buuuut, axial should make a long gladiator body when they manufacture the different links.
Hey Brother what mico servos did you use for dig and 2speed.. nm i seen it in the description so my next question is can i get a better micro servo that fits?
wow its very nice man 👌👌👌👌👌
I keep watching this video because I miss my 10.3s I had a 10.3 RTR, 10.3 kit + a 10,3 Gladiator.
What did you use to tap the shock mounts? Awesome review...thanks!
please tell the axial for the next upgrade, there is an XVD portal axle system, and there is also the addition of a lock diff system on both front and rear axles.
Nice truck. I miss the woods of the NE area.
Would 3s , BXR, and a 16T 5slot motor be a good setup? Or even a 20t 5slot? Lookimg for good low speed bit still enough wheel speed when needed... so thinking on this model, the 2spd would allow for speed when needed, and low gear would be able to be set up for even slower control... What are your thoughts on the tires or swapping them for some Proline tires? How tall are these kit tires? Thanks for the video
Soon as a rtr comes out ill be picking one up. I dont care its a jeep body body as the only rigs i have is a redcat gen7 and a traxxas trx4 sport niether have scale bodies.
@paulclancy2404
4 жыл бұрын
Do the kit dont be like me with the capra 😁
@adrianharrison5208
4 жыл бұрын
just byild the kit, you will enjoy it
Can you please do a trx-4 defender vs scx10 iii I'll love to see the difference between the two.
I love parks that not many people know of, i know a few and they are vistas.
These 10.3 have severe torque twist, especially turning left or when the front end is up, I watched a video on a jeep trx4 and 10.2 jeep and the new 10.3 cj7 and the 10.2 out did the new cj7 10.3, it struggled the most out of the 3 and took linger to get through most gates.
I love jeeps soo heck yeah
great looking crawler over all but i wish it came with a Gladiator body tho lol maybe down the road it will be offered with one.
Is this rig able to run the 540 reverse turn hobbywing axe motor?
Do think you will be able to use the axial on the scx10ll ?
Would love to know your method to achieve the color. Any specific Tamiya orange / copper? Would love to mimic this color.
@lstruggy
4 жыл бұрын
First coat orange let it dry then second coat copper let it dry then back it all up w black! 🟧🟫⬛️
Love it
Hi awesome review, will proline racing for scx10 ii fit scx10 iii
A lot of what's in this new axial is what made me pick the TRX4 Bronco over the Axial when I got my first scale crawler. Two speed transmission, the floor pans and wheel wells, and a few other things. If axial made this about two years ago, I'd have probably got it over the TRX4. The only thing I don't like is that axial didn't stick to their roots with the axle without the portal boxes. That's not very scale TBH and wasn't even remotely a part of what sold me on the TRX4 Bronco. I understand why they did it, to modernize their crawler to compete with the Redcat Gen8 and the TRX4. I think maybe axial thought the other companies sold a lot was because of the portals. I don't know about others, but I don't think people are buying the Redcat or the Traxxas based solely on the portals. The SCX10 2 has a scale looking body, but that's where the scale ends. I like having floor pans and wheel wells. I like the multi speed transmission and selectable lockers. Exactly like my full scale Jeep Cherokee. For me, it was the scale odds and ends that sold me. As close to real as it gets out of the box. Portals, while a nice addition, aren't seen on many vehicles. Very rare tbh. I like the dig feature the Axial has now, but I've only ever seen that in professional rock buggies. Either way, for a RC, Axial did a great job, but for die hard scalers, it might be a bust because of the portals. The body has amazing detail though (unfortunately, I'm not a fan of the snobby driven JKs)
I have a question. I really like your body color. Tamiya Translucent Orange- PS-43 Tamiya Copper- PS-14 Tamiya Black- PS-5 Do you spray PS-14 after spraying PS-43 first? Please tell me how to paint!
This is my only second build my first is the trx4 if I new their would be so much I would have bought the trx4
Stronger servo will help that dig unlock.
Will this body fit the original SCX10 JK?
Is it possible to cut the roof off and have it as a convertible since it already has a cage and an interior
I noticed a clicking sound in the drivetrain any idea whats causing that?
Will a Hobbywing AXE550 motor fit?
Wow solid vid!!! Your paint job is amazing!!! What order did you lay down tje colors? 🤤🤤🤤
@rcdriver
4 жыл бұрын
JD'S RC'S 4 coats of translucent orange, 3 coats of copper then 2 coats of black. Paint part numbers are in the description.
Go ahead.
How about leaving the top of the hood clear like the new Vette and detailing the engine!
Great video, thank you. It is nice that axial finally decided to join so many toy grade and nearly all hobby grade scale manufacturers, and build portal axles. Now if we could get Jeep to put portages on the 1:1 wranglers! Would be so awesome. Looks like a fun truck. I wish I could afford a scale RC. Right now I just have one MOA crawler (redact) and one Traxxas slash. I find myself very envious of those who have scale trail trucks, especially several. Oh well. Thank you again! I love learning about these from you!
I like jeeps! 👍
Looks good and great video :-D So with this you can lock the rear wheels. What about the front and rear differentials, can they also be locked? :-) If not, do you then know if it is possible to add selectable diff lockers?
Is the wheelbase the same as a scx10 ii?
Hi love the truck what’s the colour used ?
I like the Jeep body, and think Axial did an awesome job molding it. It looks gorgeous all painted up, and assembled. What I like most about it is no trimming, or hole drilling, which is something I'm not that great at. I look forward to getting this kit, and hitting the trails with it.
@rcdriver
4 жыл бұрын
Exodriver When I saw the pre-cut body, I instantly loved this kit before it was even assembled. lol 🤣
Do you think Axial will release this version III level of detailing in RTR models anytime soon?
I am looking for a cheap nitro RC kit and I was wondering if anyone could give me suggestions on a cheap nitro kit?
' big tires are hitting touchs on the fender body... not good... what country make this axial scx10
I want to see a jeep gladiator build!☺
How long did it take to build
Wait for a versus to the TRX4 Sport.
Lots of informations. Thanks Are the wheels plastic? Or metal?
@rcdriver
4 жыл бұрын
Loïc Dijoux Plastic
Anyone recommend other body options? Looking for a Toyota body...4runner, Tacoma...etc..
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They should come out with I think it’s called a raw builders kit with no body/tyres and wheels
@isaiahfurrow7414
4 жыл бұрын
I never ended up using my Cherokee body, which kinda makes me sad, as I have a 1:1 Cherokee... I really like the looks of this body, as well as the wheels and tires...but I agree, a Raw Kit would be a great seller... and probably be able to cut the price down quite a bit. If they do release a Raw kit, they might just sell me 2 of these...we have 4 crawlers already, and I was planning a 10.2 raw kit build...but a 10.3 raw kit would definitely be an acceptable substitute...lol
do you think that scx10 II will remain in the stable ?
Will a 550 motor fit?
With smaller tires and scale looking rims, and lights in the headlights it would look very scale. I mean I've never seen a Jeep with portal axles though. They must have a multi-channel controllerin the works for the RTR version that can shift gears and lock diffs. like the TRX-4. My Yeti Score chassis is almost useless after a few crashes with stuck screws bent bolts. Everything has play in it, everything needs to get upgraded blah. I've learned my lesson with Axial. If you like this just get a TRX-4 and make a custom body. That's what I did, new rims new body, new steering servo and its never let me down. Plus unless you like S&M why spend your time putting it together? I never got that even as someone who likes fixing and working on all things mechanical and electrical.. bags of kit doesn't get me psyched.
Once my bank account recovers from this Black Friday's RC spending spree I'm getting this rig. 100%
Wait for builders kit..
This location looks very familiar. Like I may have done some crawling here as well. May I ask where this is?
Can you tell me how much this whole kit will end up being with all the electronics I know how much the kiddos I’m just wondering what’s the total price with all the electronics after it’s all said and done ?
@rcdriver
4 жыл бұрын
Jeepdogsbikelife 1 If you went with the basic set-up with basic gear, around $640, not including a charger.
I like the building aspect, but not the painting. I wish prepainted non bodies were an option.