Element Trailwalker Black - Looks Like Crap (On Purpose)!

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  • @Rokstardad82
    @Rokstardad82 2 роки тому +26

    In Michigan,we don’t have to search for rust on the web lol

    • @Evan_Moore61
      @Evan_Moore61 2 роки тому +3

      Just go out in your driveway and have your pick of rusty vehicles! Or drive down the road and you’ll have inspiration galore! As a fellow Michigander, I know the struggle of “Michigan cancer”

    • @Mike_and_Life
      @Mike_and_Life 2 роки тому +1

      @@Evan_Moore61 don't forget every car ad that starts with "usual michigan rust spots" before telling you what the car is.

    • @randall4411
      @randall4411 2 роки тому

      Rust is like a beautiful woman with a tan . That's Pure Michigan !

    • @JFlyer1973
      @JFlyer1973 2 роки тому +1

      Working in a body shop in SE MI… yup, every other customer that comes in for an estimate is looking for rust repair. Lol

    • @bwiese5387
      @bwiese5387 2 роки тому

      Minnesota agrees!

  • @TickleDoesRSL
    @TickleDoesRSL 2 роки тому +18

    This is so good would love to see more weathering sessions

    • @scalebuildersguild
      @scalebuildersguild  2 роки тому +5

      Search the word "Weather" on my channel and you'll find a bunch of content!

    • @TickleDoesRSL
      @TickleDoesRSL 2 роки тому +1

      @@scalebuildersguild thank you so much

    • @shuster1921
      @shuster1921 2 роки тому +1

      @@scalebuildersguild All I found, was it looks like storms are coming to the north east, flagstaff got a bunch of snow, and the south is still feeling the heat!😉

    • @robinkesterlives
      @robinkesterlives 2 роки тому

      @@scalebuildersguild I searched the word "Weather" on his channel and I found a bunch of content just like he promised. 🌮🛻

    • @mbarton98
      @mbarton98 2 роки тому

      I like the windshield effect. Now you need to add the water spots from the sprinklers that hit the truck on the one side as it was parked on the street.

  • @NikolaiOfTheJungle
    @NikolaiOfTheJungle 2 роки тому

    I speak for everyone, you are the Bob Ross of our time my friend. Big thanks for sharing your happy little rust buckets with us

  • @aegixxer1
    @aegixxer1 2 роки тому +5

    I did this once with a proline 78 Stepside. The paint under the lexan was a mix of copper and silver. The top coat was white. I took it to my regular spot, drove like an idiot and let the rocks scrub off the white. I can tell you, there is nothing like real rock rash. Your rust pitting looks awesome!

  • @rcstories_ca
    @rcstories_ca 2 роки тому +3

    Sweet! Love it. Love my original Trailwalker, but it’s definitely a shelf queen modelled after the pickup we had when I was a kid (with the optional canopy on the bed). FYI, the original Trailwalker did come with the roll bar in the spare parts bag.
    I like the 1.9" tires and the aggressive trimming on the Black Edition. Will definitely pick one up and make it my first weathered body. Hopefully the inner fenders still fit those wheel wells.
    This is why I love Element RC. Every release is like, oh wow, I didn’t see that coming. They keep finding novel ways to iterate on a proven, capable chassis.

  • @Bimmerphile1
    @Bimmerphile1 2 роки тому +2

    Really cool to see someone doing this from the factory. I've been using the dual paint method (And your other methods) on my trucks for years, they are very convincing.

  • @thomasbialzik3060
    @thomasbialzik3060 2 роки тому

    Nothing I love more than watching my Precious rub through some paint. And then he drilled and ground some holes, busted out the rust, and blew my mind.🤯😎 dude that looks really cool.

  • @McRcFly
    @McRcFly Рік тому +1

    I did this with my axial dingo build.. however i just let nature take its course with all the inevitable rollovers and scraping on rocks. 👍

  • @aguyinnc2865
    @aguyinnc2865 2 роки тому

    I have the original Trailwalker. Still have the 1.55 rims and tires, probably look into getting some 1.9's. Glad Element brought this truck back!

  • @BrazinScaleRC
    @BrazinScaleRC 2 роки тому

    I feel ya on the patina advice! My first batch of Patina C1 chassis (looking back) were a bit much! BUT! Im glad people liked them and supported our creativity! Ive defiantly made progress since then. Great vid as always SBG!

  • @PeterCPRail8748
    @PeterCPRail8748 2 роки тому

    Great idea by a manufacturer to get someone into customizing their truck via actual modelling, not just buying slap on accessories.
    Love how the quick weathering turned out.

  • @brokennib1
    @brokennib1 2 роки тому

    Good old fashioned steel wool is always a great start. Personally I've always wanted to have a little run-time on the truck before I start weathering, a little trail rash is always a good place to start

  • @44punisherable
    @44punisherable 2 роки тому

    I used to do this on my first scx10 that was converted to leafs by RC brothers parts. I just used a slight silver color under the body. Run the truck for a bit and do some rust where the scratches and scrapes occurred

  • @FarmerFpv
    @FarmerFpv 2 роки тому

    This is awesome. I have been building WW2 RC planes and my favorite part was taking a brand-new shiny kit and weathering it up. Especially carrier-based Hellcats that have salt spray all over the front of the wings. Weathering WW2 planes helped me transfer into scale-building RC crawlers/scalers. It's relaxing putting in the work on RC cars since I know I'm not going to crash it from 100ft high at 90 mph into the ground.

    • @scalebuildersguild
      @scalebuildersguild  2 роки тому

      Very cool! And although crawlers can crash... definitely not from 100ft high!

  • @roccodifrancesco3514
    @roccodifrancesco3514 2 роки тому

    Great job on the weathering Matt! The rusting/weathering was awesome, but the windshield wiper technique was a whoa idea as it really looked liked a vehicle in the elements...Element lol. This is the same body as the original blue version, but with body cuts around the fender and rear bumper lips. It also has the rock sliders from the red flatbed version. The original blue version looked more scale with 1.55 wheels, but yet you really made this version very unique. As far as capability, Element is legit with Team Associated DNA...no joke legit. Thanks for the video!

  • @voodootrucker
    @voodootrucker 2 роки тому

    Very cool Matt. All it needs to finish it off is one of your Built Heartbeat Tough emblems on the grill lol

  • @UnicornMoto
    @UnicornMoto Рік тому

    Manual focus is your friend.
    Love seeing some techniques- so cool.

  • @PorkinsTheWhite
    @PorkinsTheWhite 2 роки тому

    I love how they include your stickers (along with others) on the sticker sheet. Nice way of saying thank you for all you've done.

  • @SlooDon
    @SlooDon 2 роки тому

    Thank you Matt! This maybe simple to you and many others, but its a great guide for me. I mainly focus on the mechanics and suspension aspects of my builds and keep the bodies clean and simple. But I want to try these tips. Hopefully Element will sell the body only. If not I'll buy clear and paint the inside and out. Thanks again!

  • @ronstoner1656
    @ronstoner1656 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed the content. "Less is more", there is a life lesson in that somewhere.

  • @Jbzy3000
    @Jbzy3000 2 роки тому

    Thanks to you I paint all my trucks and cars like this. Then when they get scratch from rollover or horrible lines and tumbles I don’t worry. I weather by using. I must remember hit the high lines. All around good sheit!!!!

  • @Kens64chevelle
    @Kens64chevelle 2 роки тому

    Awesome techniques for aging the truck body. Really enjoyed the process of seeing how you do it. Thanks a bunch!

  • @jasonmccracken840
    @jasonmccracken840 2 роки тому +1

    Nixxon watches did a watch wear the top paint was meant to wear off to age the watch faster was a cool idea at the time didn't sell well lol

  • @Granite-City-RC
    @Granite-City-RC 2 роки тому +2

    Thats how i painted my crawler a couple years back, a mixed metallic silver and red primer underneath for a rust effect, then metallic silver then primer then top coats on the outside to pick up authentic paint damage and weathering on the trail ...... not cleaning it helps as well LOL :)

    • @Papa_Shorty
      @Papa_Shorty 2 роки тому +1

      I did something similar on a hardbody rc. It actually worked really well surprisingly.

    • @Granite-City-RC
      @Granite-City-RC 2 роки тому +1

      @@Papa_Shorty its a cool way to do it , let the paint get real world damage :)

  • @BlindGuyRc
    @BlindGuyRc 2 роки тому

    Element is really bring slot to the game.
    This is a very cool idea.
    Awesome video man.
    😎👍👍

  • @Overland_RC
    @Overland_RC 2 роки тому +1

    The original Trailwalker was a really cool truck, I'm glad I was able to get one after they were discontinued. It's too bad this one doesn't feature all of the nice updates from their previous release, excluding all of the cost cutting moves.

  • @88davidw
    @88davidw 2 роки тому +1

    Wow that looks so awesome. I’ve been meaning to do this for a while. Thank you for making this video and going through the weathering process!

  • @vintagerc9173
    @vintagerc9173 2 роки тому

    Roll bar in bed, same as blue one. Love my blue Trailwalker
    And the body mounts on Vanquish exactly as Josh did it when running with John Shultz, just need to trim
    Wheel wells for 1.9 tires.

  • @MyraHodgkiss
    @MyraHodgkiss 2 роки тому

    The little things really added up, great end result

  • @tomlucasrccrawlers9108
    @tomlucasrccrawlers9108 2 роки тому

    That's really cool.
    Besides wanting another Clodbuster(I sold my 30 year old one a couple of years ago), I would love to have this rig.

  • @Papa_Shorty
    @Papa_Shorty 2 роки тому

    I’m glad to see they brought the Trailwalker back. I still have my heart set on finding an unopened original Trailwalker.

    • @Tom_Wade
      @Tom_Wade 2 роки тому +1

      I have a soft spot for the og blue TW. Ugly little toad, but surprisingly capable even bone stock 👍🏻

    • @Papa_Shorty
      @Papa_Shorty 2 роки тому

      @@Tom_Wade yeah it was the first Rc to grab my attention. By the time I was able to get one, I couldn’t find a new one. Sad times we are in.

  • @outlawfpv1551
    @outlawfpv1551 2 роки тому

    Matt, maybe a channel setting on your side. I can't set notifications to all, it reverts to none notifications.

  • @Spor777
    @Spor777 2 роки тому

    Awesome video as always. Nice to see the manufacturers are still trying new stuff it is great to see. I think this is a great move fron element. Thanks for the content.

  • @wadebrown1126
    @wadebrown1126 2 роки тому

    Have you ever tried cinnamon to make the heavy rust look? I would brush on paint or clearcoat and while it was still wet I sprinkle cinnamon on it. When I really want it chunky I spray clearcoat over the cinnamon which darkens it and then springle more cinnamon around edges to give it real looking depth

    • @scalebuildersguild
      @scalebuildersguild  2 роки тому

      Same technique as pigments, just a different powder. Good thinking!

  • @JonnieB.
    @JonnieB. 2 роки тому

    Looks great! Would adding streaks to the windshield be over the top? Could be as simple as a swipe with the rough side of that kitchen sponge. Would really add to the age appropriate wear and tear I think.

  • @CrawlersCampRc
    @CrawlersCampRc Рік тому

    This was really cool watching the process!

  • @dneitzel772
    @dneitzel772 2 роки тому

    One blue fender or something.
    On another note, when you were masking the windshield, I thought you would put the super fine scratches in the section of glass that the wipers wear on over the years.
    However, that light coat of "wiped away" dust does look really real.
    Nice work.

  • @hadynmcloughlin4661
    @hadynmcloughlin4661 2 роки тому

    Happy new year, great little tutorial especially for the beginner and enjoy watching you show some simple techniques. What a great RTR - ready to customise and make it your own straight up. Would be keen to see what it looks like with the optional flat bed tray. Thanks for sharing.

  • @stevemiller7980
    @stevemiller7980 2 роки тому

    Thats pretty amazing. You're right, its very convincing. Thanks for sharing some knowledge with us.

  • @andyb9994
    @andyb9994 2 роки тому

    Very very cool...thanks for the tips and secrets of weathering....I have not artistic ability but with that body I may be able to give that some weathering, thanks again for the tips and supplies for this technique!!👍👍

  • @evintacy7272
    @evintacy7272 2 роки тому

    What great idea element had! Great Job Matt! 😊

  • @kenmetz5048
    @kenmetz5048 2 роки тому

    My thought is doing this on my Bomber with a chevy body and let my terrible driving do the weathering.

  • @discoveryrc
    @discoveryrc 2 роки тому +2

    You can scratch it with the knife you made 🤣. 2023 gonna be a great year for rc

  • @forrestcrabbe
    @forrestcrabbe 2 роки тому

    that's a pretty neat idea element had. yer weathering job looks good \m/ y'all have a badass day \m/

  • @DreamBigBuildSmall
    @DreamBigBuildSmall 2 роки тому

    Great video. It looks like Element is paying attention to the market & making adjustments.

  • @phochmann8376
    @phochmann8376 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this...timing is perfect. Very valuable information for me.

  • @saturnfivehynrgrc581
    @saturnfivehynrgrc581 2 роки тому

    Good tutorial and review Matt. Keep it up. Like button engaged.

  • @kevinmontgomery9475
    @kevinmontgomery9475 2 роки тому

    great vid and amazing results as usual. thanks for sharing.

  • @Sysiphos
    @Sysiphos 2 роки тому +1

    Very interesting idea for RTR, but I think the grille badly needs a wash to go with the weathering. I wish there was something to do to the plastic cage and the sliders too. I really like the elements though I'm starting to prefer portal axles
    You got the overdrive wrong, according to their website optional gears are 12% overdrive and stock is 6%, just like other enduros (except SE)

    • @scalebuildersguild
      @scalebuildersguild  2 роки тому +1

      What did I say? Because I definitely meant that! 😉

    • @Sysiphos
      @Sysiphos 2 роки тому

      2:43 "Standard, no overdrive transmission option"

    • @scalebuildersguild
      @scalebuildersguild  2 роки тому

      @@Sysiphos yes yes, made a mistake. It happens.

  • @bucketheadrox
    @bucketheadrox 2 роки тому

    Now rc4wd needs to do rust colored hardbodies. Cause the rocks made mine show primer. And now a bright red body underneath

  • @allengeist5481
    @allengeist5481 Рік тому

    Cool but wiper shld have gone further over on driver side but I love that 💡 thanks

  • @phw340
    @phw340 2 роки тому

    Love the rust and wiper trail you added!
    Can this body be heated to add dents? I used to do this on old plastic model cars, didn’t know if this could be done as well on lexan? Door dents are cool! Thanks for the video!

  • @Rockatha
    @Rockatha 2 роки тому

    Thanks for doing this video. Very interesting gives me a lot ideas for future projects.

  • @ateaserc
    @ateaserc 2 роки тому

    Good stuff! Love watching how the weathering adds to the experience

  • @JoeCools
    @JoeCools 2 роки тому

    Great job there, Mr.Matt. How do you know what paint you can use on an RC car body? Thanks in advance /Joe

    • @scalebuildersguild
      @scalebuildersguild  2 роки тому

      If it's Lexan, anything labelled as paint for polycarbonate bodies will work!

  • @BullmanBuiltRC
    @BullmanBuiltRC 2 роки тому

    Great video. It’s wild to see a major company do this.

  • @RcNickster709
    @RcNickster709 2 роки тому

    I just learned a lot. Great video!!!

  • @Luke-en2tk
    @Luke-en2tk 2 роки тому

    Windscreen wiper effect is very cool, I haven't seen that before

  • @just.jose.youtube
    @just.jose.youtube 2 роки тому

    MORE videos like this! 😛 Small, easy, scale, weathering, videos! 😁 Have fun!

  • @chucklanholm5680
    @chucklanholm5680 2 роки тому

    Great job as always. You make it look so easy.

  • @fishnrc294
    @fishnrc294 2 роки тому

    There’s a sticker that looks just like a wooden metal railed bed that would look good in there I have it in a Crawler I have with a shallow bed. It comes in a sheet you just cut to fit. There’s a lot of new releases right now & I have a Sendero HD & custom Ecto & the new SE. They should’ve put the new transmission in it like the SE & although you can do it yourself they should’ve had it in already but it’s hard to complain for 389$ or whatever it is. I like the body that’s what draws me. But my plans where to get the new Redcat till now maybe. Both are not in stock so maybe I’ll decide by which one becomes available first.

  • @heinzdampf2596
    @heinzdampf2596 2 роки тому

    BEST. EPISODE. EVER.

  • @woodland_rc4712
    @woodland_rc4712 2 роки тому

    That's what Axial did with the 1.9 Wraith. Factory painted on outside. Wish more companies did this.

  • @ChrisGorman87
    @ChrisGorman87 Рік тому

    The windshield was a great idea 💡!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @andrewrichey7374
    @andrewrichey7374 2 роки тому

    Looks real awesome, appreciate you sharing Yep I was here watching catch on the next one

  • @jerryvolpini7987
    @jerryvolpini7987 2 роки тому

    Neat concept, thanks for the video, it's a big help! 👍 That grill, though...........🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @truerc
    @truerc 2 роки тому

    Really great tips👍Thanks for sharing the possibilities

  • @alanq64
    @alanq64 2 роки тому +1

    I imagine that as you drive it'll get scratches also. Pretty neat idea. Are those wheels going to work for your CUCV build?

  • @ogrcracing296
    @ogrcracing296 4 місяці тому

    Why black, and not brown when doing the windshield?

  • @goosegilligan5104
    @goosegilligan5104 Рік тому

    So just so I’m understanding correctly you paint only the outside of the body and do your first outside layer in the “rust colour” you want to reveal and then paint over top with your base colour you want?

    • @scalebuildersguild
      @scalebuildersguild  Рік тому

      No, to achieve this technique, you paint the inside of the body in your rust colors, and paint the outside in your desired exterior color. Then sand away the exterior color to reveal the rust.

  • @ed0c
    @ed0c 2 роки тому

    you have to check out vice grip garage! that scout he saved will give you massive inspiration. guy is hilarious too

  • @chertrocktunnelgarage2171
    @chertrocktunnelgarage2171 2 роки тому

    Great video. Looking forward to more.

  • @RCCrawlerz209
    @RCCrawlerz209 2 роки тому

    Got the Ecto & already have all the Treal weights on it.

  • @sethparker4624
    @sethparker4624 2 роки тому

    Matt, I love when your chuffed(sp?)! What is the etymology of this amazing Canadian saying?

    • @scalebuildersguild
      @scalebuildersguild  2 роки тому +1

      It's actually a British saying... but we Canadians tend to use them here... "chuffed (comparative more chuffed, superlative most chuffed) (British, Ireland, informal) Very pleased or satisfied; delighted."

    • @sethparker4624
      @sethparker4624 2 роки тому

      @@scalebuildersguild I am most chuffed by your reply!

  • @ReZRunnerExperience
    @ReZRunnerExperience 2 роки тому

    I think your sponges are the equivalent to Josh's X-acto blades?

  • @offroad1911
    @offroad1911 2 роки тому

    You be the Bob Ross of rust painting. 😂

  • @heikohesse4666
    @heikohesse4666 Рік тому

    Hi - the body is one thing - what is about the chassis / transmission etc. - is that identical with the other Elements RCs?

    • @scalebuildersguild
      @scalebuildersguild  Рік тому +1

      Yes it is, hence why I didn't cover it in this video and added a card to watch the previous review.

  • @Braindog
    @Braindog 2 роки тому

    Thx for the Tips ... Cool Truck Nice Job Element.... Love it

  • @oskartubekp
    @oskartubekp Рік тому

    hi, friend!!
    I have an element enduro trailwalker it is a fantastic car!! I just have a problem or query, this model has a lot of Torque twist, is it possible? It swings a lot. How can it be solved?!! thank you so much!!

    • @scalebuildersguild
      @scalebuildersguild  Рік тому +1

      Torque Twist is notoriously difficult to solve, might have to live with it I’m afraid. I can’t say I noticed it to be all that bad, unless you’re jamming the accelerator!

  • @RobKingRC
    @RobKingRC Рік тому

    Turned out great bro!

  • @RCinOC
    @RCinOC Рік тому

    You could tape of the windshield. Drive it through some mud puddles, remove tape and never wash it. 👍

  • @FreedomYak
    @FreedomYak Рік тому

    Holy giant taillight stickers Batman!

  • @Firewlkre
    @Firewlkre 2 роки тому

    Element, lest we forget is team associated, pray they never get bought out like axial!

  • @AdamDay1979
    @AdamDay1979 2 роки тому

    Great job you must of watched the tutorial on Harley Designs 😂, no kidding it came amazing you make it sound easy but I think I would need to buy a back up shell 👌👍

  • @varmintsniper2551
    @varmintsniper2551 2 роки тому +2

    I would just run it and let the bashing rust magic happen …no need to force the issue. Haha

  • @prestonsrc
    @prestonsrc 2 роки тому

    I like the idea behind it!

  • @shafiqjan1474
    @shafiqjan1474 2 роки тому

    I learned more than a bit, thank you 😊
    👍

  • @wasaker09
    @wasaker09 2 роки тому

    Can you recommend a specific airbrush kit?

  • @jamesvarner7940
    @jamesvarner7940 2 роки тому

    So this is basically the same old element trailwalker with a pretrimmed body, different wheels and tires, and some exterior paint. And this truck is the very close to the same price that you could get two RTR trailwalkers for two years ago. That's just awesome! Lol nothing against these trucks me and my son had absolutely punished two trailwalkers, his is still running all stock electronics, I've ruined a motor and servo on mine. Element trucks are great. But how is the few changes worth almost the same price you could buy two of them for two years ago.

    • @scalebuildersguild
      @scalebuildersguild  2 роки тому +1

      Probably because you can’t buy the old one at all anymore. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @jamesvarner7940
      @jamesvarner7940 2 роки тому

      @@scalebuildersguild yea which really sucks I tell everyone I know in the hobby that the trailwalker is by far the absolute best rtr truck I've pulled out of a box in my 30+yrs in the hobby. I got my son his for his 11th bday and since they had the 2 for $500 deal...well I like a deal. I put on SSD wheels on both trucks with mild spaced brake rotors, and aluminum shock hoops on both. He got dick cepek tires I have iroks, other than that his is stock, my motor fried after a beach trip, and I killed the stock servo. But I absolutely abuse mine....I call it beernuts just to give ya an idea. They're s been many times that I've submerged it, I will take it up or down a trail wide open for as far as the eye can see or until it is fully stuck. It's shown up just about every truck it's ever been on a trail with...so yea it sucks that for such simple changes they almost doubled the price.

    • @jamesvarner7940
      @jamesvarner7940 2 роки тому

      @@scalebuildersguild btw Matt I've been a long time follower, love the content and you make some awesome stuff...along with Josh please don't ever stop this!!!

  • @liamRC5487
    @liamRC5487 2 роки тому

    Would it look good to naturally let the scrapes and bangs and water look natural?

  • @toeshifter
    @toeshifter 2 роки тому

    They just missed the mark with this one in my opinion. I love everything about it except the extra cutout fenders. Should of left that for us to decide. This would have been a golden start to a straight axle scale trail truck if the fenders were left appropriate. Great video as always. I am really liking where Element RC is heading.

  • @curtisjensen6886
    @curtisjensen6886 Рік тому

    What type of paint do u use on rcs that is safe

  • @MeatSleeve
    @MeatSleeve 2 роки тому +1

    Wholly huge tail light stickers😂😂

  • @Bradkozakandfriends1830
    @Bradkozakandfriends1830 2 роки тому

    Thanks. Really great video.

  • @rcontrack5408
    @rcontrack5408 2 роки тому

    I think RTR stands for ready to rebuild because every RTR I've ever owned had to be rebuilt

  • @evoone3039
    @evoone3039 2 роки тому

    the extra gears if to go from 6% to 12% over drive.

  • @momentarylapsofreason
    @momentarylapsofreason 2 роки тому

    Now I want to build a crawler and try this out

  • @gxtxRCcrawling
    @gxtxRCcrawling 2 роки тому

    man it looks super nice :D

  • @captainkidd1329
    @captainkidd1329 2 роки тому

    What bit did you use on the Dremel

    • @scalebuildersguild
      @scalebuildersguild  2 роки тому

      It’s not a Dremel, it’s a Proxxon. It comes with many fine drill bits.

    • @captainkidd1329
      @captainkidd1329 2 роки тому

      @@scalebuildersguild well now I have to get one damn. It’ll definitely help me extract messed up screws with the capabilities of small drill bits. Thanks a lot Matt!! 😂

  • @Horror-cow
    @Horror-cow 2 роки тому +1

    Ok ok I can get behind this rig. Now I need to learn how to paint.. dang it. If you want to squad up on pubg mobile.. I'll carry you matt.