NEW FMS FCX24 K5 BLAZER RTR! - Unboxing, Review, Crawling & More!!
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- In this video I test and review the brand new 1/24 Chevrolet Blazer RTR from FMS! This officially licensed truck is loaded with features including metal geared portal axles, two speed transmission, detailed hard body with customization options, and more! Based on the tried and true FCX24 platform, this is an awesome new release from FMS and is sure to be a blast on the trails. Grab yours at the link below!
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Timestamps
Unboxing and first look: 1:21
Key features: 3:56
Size comparisons: 6:40
Performance tests: 8:30
First run and transmitter overview: 10:28
Indoor course runs: 13:49
Outdoor crawler course runs: 21:21
Final thoughts: 25:33
Timestamps
Unboxing and first look: 1:21
Key features: 3:56
Size comparisons: 6:40
Performance tests: 8:30
First run and transmitter overview: 10:28
Indoor course runs: 13:49
Outdoor crawler course runs: 21:21
Final thoughts: 25:33
Have you seen the new Transmission gears from meus for the Trx4m. They made a gear set in between the stock crawl gears and the stock gears.
Where are you finding the 1/18 scale model? I am only able to find the 1/24 model
I bought mine a few days ago. I love it. It's my first rc car. Ride on guys
When I first moved to Boston in 1989 I had an all black '76 Chevy Blazer. It was a fun truck and very capable in the winter. I've just ordered both a black model and an orange model.
That’s awesome. You can build the black one into a replica of your old one!
K5 for the win!
Just ordered mine as well. Having been out of the rc game for a bit, I'm planning on smaller scale vehicles and setting up an outside course. Will most likely mod it as others have mentioned.
I think you'll like it! Definitely needs some weight down low and a better tire setup for crawling, but the FCX24 platform is great.
@@CapeCrawlers thanks man. I do have a plan. My next rig will be the AX24. Then, find a trailer and hitch for the K5.
I just started watching ur video on the AX upgrades.
A little later than other creators on releasing content but by far the best video on this yet! No one else played it out so well and only one other had actual run video that I saw. Great work!
Thank you! Shipping to New England had me behind, but I’m happy with how the video turned out. An advantage of uploading late also means I can watch all of their videos and take notes 🤣
@@CapeCrawlers it was worth it! I also like how your testing criteria stays consistent so across multiple videos it's comparable vs just random driving shots.
@@CapeCrawlers it would be cool to see you set it up with rear steer (that my plan for the one I ordered) using stock parts as much as possible or some brass upgrade parts. Maybe use the stock front on the back and swap in a brass front??
I especially like that the headlights have a yellow tint so they look more halogen and not LED. Great video. Thanks for posting it!
Good point on the headlights!
Love the look of this K5 for sure!! They did a really good job on the scale aesthetic of it and the performance for a trail truck is very nice. I will say the shorter looking wheel base kinda turns me off alittle bit but that wouldn’t be enough to turn me away from buying one! Nice overview Adam! 😎
great rig review! I was bummed that those of us in Canada could initially not pre-order, only to get a late night email from FMS advising me that those of us in Canada are now eligible for the pre-order, and so I pre-ordered!! Can't wait for this little rig to arrive! Woo Hoo!
Glad to hear that!
I bought 7 FCX24 during winter time and I will continuing buying and modify them 👍🏻
That’s awesome! Have fun!
Just got mine in the mail TODAY! I frickin love it! Like ya said a bit of weight and she's gettin it! FMS murdered out 4 life!
I still remember when my dad used to drive me in his so the nostalgia is ridiculous, u know they took my money 😄
My best friend had a bright green late 70’s version with the roll bar and chrome wheels. Absolutely loved it. This thing instantly reminded me of my childhood!
Yes it is I love the two speed gearbox. Really appreciate you sharing. This was super cool will watch for the next video
Hi Adam, thanks for your videos, just ordered mine too. Thanks to your videos now I own 3 rc’s you been a great influence on my car choices 😁 also appreciate your discount codes too.
I hope I haven't steered you wrong with your choices! Thanks for watching!
I had this exact Blazer back in 2001... Literally same color and wheels and lift size. I wish I had a pic of it.... Pretty much exactly this but 1 :1. Has some issues, rotted in behind doors and under in the wheel wells but was a looker for sure
Nice I just ordered mine. I can’t wait for it to get here.
Back watching again, can’t wait till I get to do that pull the lid off of the container That it comes in, I did already order the orange and white one also
Omg my wife is definitely not happy with me right now lol but they just keep making stuff I love 😂😂
I am right there with you 😂
It's a Great looking truck. Good review, thanks. I was on the fence about it, but I will get 1 now.
Everyone all of a sudden is going crazy for this truck. Nice review bud! Think I’m gonna have to pick one up. My soon took over my trx4m 🤣
Back watching again, my tilt angle on my orange and white K5 took the camper top off Row bar and lights on I have the Max smasher tires and rims on my tilt angle is 49 degrees
I really love how they did the body clip release in black instead of white like all the smashers . I took a black sharpie through all three of my smashers blends in with the frame now from the side those tabs stuck out like a sore thumb now you don’t see them
That's a good observation. Didn't even catch that until you mentioned it!
Beautiful truck , awesome video Adam 👍😊
So I ordered 2 one in black an one in Creamsicle. It grew on me and now I have 2 different types of things I'll do with them, one for mudding an one for crawling/trail
I love the orange. Considering buying that one also!
@@CapeCrawlers it's way easier buying the orange then just the body itself. It's somehow probably cheaper
Cool review! Very good info! I just bought this one in black and the Fair rc one in silver.
Awesome first look. I had no idea FMS was coming out with this. Now I “need one” for my son. Haha
Awesome
Video! Def love the looks and performance of this! 🤘🏻🤙🏻
Thanks for watching!
Very fine !!Is it waterproof ? Can it drive in small streams or puddles directly out of box and if so where should the tires be changed ? 😀
Hi Adam
Thank you for the video, It made me go and buy one, this truck is awesome, I think that despite of being lighter It can compare with the trx4m ,i filled the shocks and It works more realistic.
FMS is super brand for me
Pick up truck look!!! It’s the same body of truck that I learnt to drive when I was 7!!! So nostalgic I love it!
I dig the truck look too. Nostalgic indeed!
Heck yeah just ordered mine yesterday the black one. I am stoked
Great shirt in the beginning 👍 all i would do to it was give it proper shocks wheel weights and tires
I’m thinking along similar lines. It doesn’t need much!
Finally someone realizing what the truck is made for love demo
This will be my first FMS. I used to have a k5 blazer.
I hope you like it! FMS is doing a great job with their products lately.
I just bought one and i can't wait, man. Coming from a wpl this should be a huge upgrade.
It's a great truck!
I feel like the weakest point of this chassis is the short wheelbase. But nice to see more competition in the 1/18th department
Yeah, I was kind of hoping they did it deadbolt style and made the rear links longer. Can’t really stretch it without it looking weird. I’m sure somebody will throw a k10 body on the fcx.
Yeah that was a nice Climb, wish you would’ve showed how the camper top came off
I should have. It's four bolts on the underside of the bed. Super super simple.
Thank you Adam🎉
brother ordered one just last night! cant wait for it to come in! also i wish injora made more parts for these!
Great review. Can`t wait to get one. My only gripe with this truck is the lack of wipers.
Oh man I’m in love, can’t wait to get mine going to be so awesome. I’ll get the orange and white one down the road that black is just beautiful though my favorite
Well there’s that first scratch, only the first one hurts 😁👍👍😎
Yep, rip the bandaid off!
Can't wait to see how badass you make this rig🙌
getting close to 20k my man!
Very close!
Can't wait to see you build this bad boy up !!!
I'm new to your channel and I am enjoying your videos. My K5 is on pre-order so this review has been helpful on what to expect out of the box! Thanks!😊
Thanks for watching!
Yeah love my set up table, I bought the 1/24 scale set up the table and I won the 1/10 scale set up table from Scale builders guide
Great video, I look forward to seeing how you move this forward to. Keep up the great work 👍🏻
I think I also will convert the shocks forward to oil
This truck looks so good! 👍🏻
The black is so wicked!
Great review, I need one. I wonder if you can add the tail lights to work?
Thanks for watching! I’m sure you could find a way to add functioning taillights
That's so rad gotta have one!
FREAKIN" AWESOME VIDEO BRO!
It's on my list...upgrade during the summer...dialed in by fall.😊
What is the second wire paired with the headlight wire for ? Also what does the bind button do besides lights and the set up from forward to reverse
Can you please review the Chevrolet Apache 6x6 from FMS?
This video moved me to purchase one! Boom!
Would you recommend this or the Smasher or the long bed K10? First time micro crawler, backyard/indoor kinda guy.
Out of the three, I think this is your best bet. It will be by far the most capable, well rounded performer.
@@CapeCrawlers Thanks! What are the "necessary" upgrades? Looks pretty stout bone stock.
The indoor course could use more grit. Spray glue and and a thin layer of sand would work great.
Yes, I'll do that when I give it a refresh
It's nice , can't wait to throw some big tires on it
I’m thinking the Mofo UPW wheels with island spacers. Ultra wide!
I just placed an order for one of these bad boys. Great video👍
Hope you enjoy it!
Great video Adam!!!!
excited to watch this ! 💪🏼 ever considered the trx4 ? the high trail edition is amazing !
Got one recently. The ford I’m brown. Loving it!
@@michaelkav6345 got mine in black, i wanna get my dad and brother one next 💪🏼
Yes, I geek out over the high trail every time I’m in the hobby store!
Also want one so bad but can't make myself spend that money
I love the blazer design
Same here
Thx for this informative Video. I love this Body. I started into the Minis with the CR-24 and was not much using it. Then i tried the TRX4M Bronco. Changed the Electronics and i love it. This Truck looks awesome and i didnt heard the Electronics as much as on the TRX4m in this Video. Is it as loud as or didnt i heard right. 2 Speed Transmission and this Body is Awesome and if the ESC works good then its a Buy.
The esc is not nearly as loud as the Traxxas. It is noisy though, but not as obnoxious as the high pitched wine from the TRX4M.
Nicee i think im gonna get one to go up against my trx4m they’re all sold out in the uk already but going to try backorder one im trying hard to save up for a 1/10 trx4 though to create some content for my new channel hard work lol love the vids dude 🎉
Thanks for watching! If you get the TRX4 blazer and the FCX24 blazer, you would have identical ones in each scale!
I was waiting for you to do a video on this I'm super excited about this
Hope you enjoyed it!
First thing I’m doing when I get mine cut in the back window out the glass is already there just like the smashers,
the only thing i will critique you on Is the fact that you didn't remove the windshield protector sooner LOL, love the vids keep up the fire content
🤣🤣 my son gave me a hard time about that too. Thank you!
Dose it have plastic drive an diff gears or metal that will be the deciding question
I truly believe that if you take that rig and mod it, it's gonna rock that course !!!! Big hugs from Cuba 💯🤜🤛
It’s got big potential!
Can’t wait to see upgrades!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait to get started!
Yooooo very cool! Really good looking. How do you have the springs setup on the Gladiator? I mean with springs, Without, or with Stock springs. And where do you miznt them? I got double Barrel now and im looking for a lower eine cuz i have the Stock springs in there rn and i have them Chassis mounted
Stock shocks and stock springs. I’ve got a grizzly works LCG kit that allows for a lot of shock mounting positions, so I’ve tweaked the mounting using that kit
@@CapeCrawlers ok thx
Would this Body fit my Scx24 Jeep Wrangler Wheelbase ?
Great informative vid. I have a general question about the FCX24 power wagon -
When it's on an incline, it will roll down the incline because the wheels are not locked. I can easily push it around on a flat surface. On my SCX24 the wheel are locked when not being powered. Can I get the FCX to behave like the SCX?
Thanks! I believe this has to do with the differential setup in the fcx24. You can improve this while driving using the drag brake functions
Great video, does it have the stock shocks installed? The shock travel seems so long!
Yes, stock shocks
Quick question for you. I’m looking at both this fcx24 and the trx4m which do you feel would be better suited for more crawling with a little trail here and there?
If more crawling than trail, the TRX4M. If the other way around, this Blazer in my opinion. The top heavy body and short wheelbase on this make it a challenge to crawl.
@@CapeCrawlers I noticed you were getting hung up quite a bit with it so that was how I was leaning as well thank you! Your videos are very well done and informative for someone super new like me so thank you! Keep doing the good work I can see how this hobby is addictive!
Should we always disconnect the battery before turning off the model/remote?
Yes, that is whats recommended
Looks better as the Blazer , definitely needs something done with the suspension it a good looking truck.
You can oil fill them with the o rings. Which is better than T word company. My trx4m shocks all leaked out within a week. I’d rather them come dry and I can slime them and seal them properly.
Brown looks better as pickup..like fall guy truck
Brown and yellow I’m not too keen on that one but I will get the orange and white one.
The orange is my favorite. I'd like to get a second one and get that orange.
Hello Adam, thank you for the blazer review love the old school trucks would be interesting seeing the both budget built bronco trx4m vs k5 blazer budget build on the course, thank you and love how you make these rc trucks seat low and flex a lot great color choice on the black k5
Glad you enjoy them! I'll start modding the blazer soon and we'll see what it can do. I like the budget approach.
I'm guessing the cr18p oil filled shocks will work on this rig..
I imagine they would
I need some license plates that say UZI 4U from Nevada. Burt's from Tremors was a GMC and newer style grille though. But yeah when I saw the black one I immediately thought of that movie.
Dude! Blast from the past! I didn't even think of the Tremor's reference but you are spot on. Loved that movie when I was a kid!
Hello,
Would you say this has better value than the Axial AX24?
From amazon to get it in EU Malta
Fxm is euro 220 + 20 shipping
AX24 IS euro 180 Shipping incl.
It's a totally different vehicle. The AX24 is a more rock crawling competition style rig. It's much more capable on difficult terrain. The Blazer is an excellent all around scale/trail truck but will suffer on really technical terrain. So it depends on what you want to do with it and what you enjoy.
Beautiful car ! I love the wobbling react to side impacts. 🥰No oil in the shocks, if you want to keep that.
Too beautiful to run with this body. Same issue as my FMS Chevy K10.
As it seems to flip easily (heavy body), the paint job may be ruined quickly. Running only on easy scale courses is the solution.😉
I want to buy another body just to keep it nice!
Yeah I would be crushed when I saw my first scratch or break off a mirror.
Beautiful truck. I have an indoor course in the garage but unlike most it's a scale course! Meaning instead of impossible obstacles I have paved regular roads up through scale mountains and hillsides and a small scale village down in the scale valley...these rigs look great running and keeps em new as well...if only I could install a sprinkler system to simulate rain!
you should try fitting this body onto the trx4m!!
It's unusual that you would review and then walk away without a follow-up featuring mods, testing and comparisons against its closest rivals. Now that the new-ness is gone, how do you like it? What have you done to improve it? How do you compare it to the Traxxas TRX4M since they cost the same and have similar aftermarket support? What is your favorite mini crawler and why? More info please.
I have just been too swamped with other projects. I plan to dive into it soon now that I am (somewhat) caught up. All we've done to it so far is put some aluminum beadlocks and LGRP trail king tires on it. I plan to do brass upgrades and try some oil shocks as the first step. The SCX24 is still my favorite because of the breadth of customization options, although the FCX24 is catching up fast...
As a Chevy person myself, this kinda looks intriguing. Lol
Is there any way to order it from Europe? :/
PS: Could you try filling the shocks with oil? I really want to see how it behaves with them and how it compares to the composure the TRX4M has.
Can you order it from the FMS website? You could try FairRC too: shrsl.com/3w3co
I will convert the shocks very soon. It definitely needs it!
@@CapeCrawlers Nothing, pre-sale is only for US and Canada, for some reason. :(
Will the Injore mini pins/ wheel combo fit under this vehicle with stock shocks?
Yes I think so. It clears the LGRP trail kings easily, so I think the pins would fit fine
Good times rtr just like my Doug..😅 hey does the body fit on the fcx24 ?
I’ll try it! I think it would
@@CapeCrawlers sweet maybe they will just sell the body 🤔
Noice looking truck. Curious to see how you modify this thing to make it more capable.
We will see! I’ve got a bunch of fcx24 parts lying around and will definitely start work on it right away
Rocks and Styrofoam two way different grip factors in play and its cool to see this being tested but straight out the box is a real capable crawler/trail rig with potential ,hope to see more upgrades coming out for this as its an awesome platform thanks for sharing
They gave me 10 dollars off after the preoder discount using your channel name as discount code? I only paid 135. It was a sweet unexpected discount
Yes! $10 off any purchase over $50. And I am fairly certain you can continue to use it on future purchases.
will scx24 performance parts fit or do i shop for 18th scale? I cannot decide if i want black or orange and white!
You’ll need to shop for fcx24 parts. Other than wheels, which will fit either model
I had to go black one, orange sold out fast. Luckily i see they will sell the other bodies! So i will grab an orange when they become available
Thanks for the reply!
What will really be awesome it’s a trailer hitch yeah
7:00 Does the Bronco also a FMS item ? 😀
Pre ordered mine!
Ordered a black one also!
Black looks so sharp
I kinda like it. But why did they make it look like a pickup when the top is removed? That’s not how a K5 works.