RC Rock Crawler Shootout - Trail Scale Crawlers

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  • Опубліковано 19 лис 2024

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  • @richl4827
    @richl4827 4 роки тому +1

    Redcat Gen8 Scout 2 is the real true winner. Quality, Realistic scale look makes the other crawlers look like toys. Gen8 Scout 2 even moves like the real thing. Lots of available upgrade parts at a reasonable low cost will make it crawl anything as you can see on other UA-cam videos. Gen8 Scout 2 is the New Solid Champion Crawler. BEAST!

  • @stephenh.3094
    @stephenh.3094 5 років тому +12

    I have to agree with this list. My SCX10.2 is an amazing performer. Steering and suspension are top notch. I think if you run 2s on the Gen8 and put traxxas wheels/foams/tire combo on it, then it beats the SCX10.2 by a hair because of the portals. They make a bigger difference than steering angle on my trails. You guys keep making great videos, but...where was the Gen8 on Those runs that all 3 other trucks were doing together? I was diszapointed that the Gen8 wasnt right there with the other 3??

  • @stevengorum5486
    @stevengorum5486 5 років тому +3

    The Scout 2 is above all of them 😍

    • @lotusrc9255
      @lotusrc9255 3 роки тому

      Gen 8 is pretty but unreliable. My front shocks puked all their oil during extremely easy driving

  • @soreljohnson3953
    @soreljohnson3953 5 років тому +5

    TRX4 Sport for the win!!! I hammer mine every week and out still works perfectly.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому +1

      That is its true strength that's not easy to show on video. It is designed well and is built like a tank.

    • @dangavin
      @dangavin 5 років тому +1

      Sorel Johnson I got the kit and same :)

    • @stpbasss3773
      @stpbasss3773 5 років тому +1

      Yup it's a tank

    • @soreljohnson3953
      @soreljohnson3953 5 років тому +1

      The only thing left to do is put tank treads and a tank body on 😊

  • @G3516dude
    @G3516dude 5 років тому +2

    Great video! I have the Chevy Blazer and love it. I am saving up for a TRX 4 Sport and can’t wait. Well done!

    • @soreljohnson3953
      @soreljohnson3953 5 років тому

      The TRX4 Sport is well worth the money. It's such an amazing truck.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому +1

      The Blazer really surprised us. After we put bigger, better tires, it clawed its way up

  • @ziggyzbeak
    @ziggyzbeak 4 роки тому

    I don't own any of the trucks shown but I agree with your outcome in this video . I do own a traxxas trx4 and a redcat
    truck and plan on getting a sport as my next rig . Thanks for what you do great content always , sometimes I don't agree but I enjoy the content. CHEERS

  • @billderas3420
    @billderas3420 4 роки тому

    Still after more than a year, I totally agree with your shootout results. Great job.

  • @drummerdad80
    @drummerdad80 5 років тому +3

    I have a trx sport i put a proline power wagon body on it, i love this unstoppable truck! I get impressed every time i drive it

  • @johnfulwider7510
    @johnfulwider7510 5 років тому +1

    I’d still buy the Gen 8 over all of these. The only issues that I’ve found with it is the durability of some parts ( although most broken parts can be attributed to driver error) and that they don’t offer a clear body in a builders kit. Having only Blue and Orange isn’t ideal. Overall though with a few mods it can crawl with any of these on any day. Definitely the best body of this lot. When the aftermarket catches up with the Gen 8 the sky is the limit.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому +1

      Good feedback. Driver error is hard to define though. A sturdy machine can withstand different driving styles and steep/harsh technical terrain.
      The Axial Chevy Blazer is much more refined than the Gen8 body. Better molded parts, fenders, lexan, cage.

    • @johnfulwider7510
      @johnfulwider7510 5 років тому +1

      RC Review what I meant by driver error, is noobs like me who back the truck up as fast as it will go and then punch it forward, pulling the wheels off the ground breaking pinions, ring gears, etc. that’s just one example of doing stupid stuff. I didn’t like the interior of the Axial Chevy Blazer. Just made it look too fake to me. I did like the cage though and wonder if it would transfer into the Gen 8. I really like what you guys did with the removable top on the tan Scout.

  • @voodootrucker
    @voodootrucker 5 років тому +3

    Happy to own both First place and Second place trucks 👍🏼

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому +1

      Win, win

    • @RCVOODOO
      @RCVOODOO 5 років тому +1

      I have 1st 2nd ànd 3rd. just never really wanted the hpi. But now I kinda do. ✌

    • @voodootrucker
      @voodootrucker 5 років тому +1

      RC VOODOO it seems to do well, but that Toyota body has never appealed to me. The Traxxas 79 Blazer tho... 😍

  • @sputnikwood
    @sputnikwood 5 років тому +1

    You're killing it with the content! Just got myself the TRX4 Sport build kit, can't wait to see how that goes. (coming from a Gen7 sport as my first).

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      We just got that too. What setup are you putting in?

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      We just got that too. What setup are you putting in?

    • @sputnikwood
      @sputnikwood 5 років тому

      Will be putting a 550 21t Holmes hobbies and a hobbywing 1080 (two items i've purchased but had not used), and taking a powerhd 20kg from my other rig. I've only been crawling for a little more than a year. I'm learning new things from your channel, thank you for that. Still thinking of what color to paint the trx sport body. I've got my only video of the Gen7 on my channel, take a look if you can, haha. @@RCReviewChannel

    • @sputnikwood
      @sputnikwood 5 років тому

      I also want to add your videos pushed me towards the TRX4 Sport. Was thinking of the Gen8 when it was first revealed, but I've been seeing many people breaking axles, and the portals.
      @@RCReviewChannel

  • @shawnpuryear5269
    @shawnpuryear5269 5 років тому +2

    I already had TRX 4 defender and a sport. I thought I would buy the Axial Blazer to have something different than TRX 4. First few runs with the Axial blazer and I wasn’t really impressed compared to the TRX 4 but I then put a set of the TRX 4 wheels and tires on the Axial blazer and it performed so much better. The Axial Blazer stock tires are crap. Frustrating to have such poor tires on $400 RTR. Also the stock servo is not very good. But I think after changing tires and servo it will be a quite capable vehicle

  • @macmccartney5760
    @macmccartney5760 5 років тому

    That hpi seems like a beastwith those better tires

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      Yes, better and bigger tires really help it reach its potential. That company is bankrupt though and this car is hardly supported now with parts and upgrades.

  • @mangoboyz4209
    @mangoboyz4209 5 років тому +4

    Nice review as usual...very informative again, I still prefere the Gen8. ..traxxs maybe better crawler due to very light body, but the body is see through and not that scale realistic....my opinion ofcourse....
    Thanks again.
    Bernard

    • @soreljohnson3953
      @soreljohnson3953 5 років тому +1

      I mean you can get a new body...

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      We love the Gen8.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      We love the Gen8.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      We love the Gen8.

    • @cornbobrimlove7892
      @cornbobrimlove7892 5 років тому

      yea....you could get "new" everything ......that's not the point. Out of the box looks and performance for the money, seems like Gen8 takes the prize.

  • @jimsrc2196
    @jimsrc2196 5 років тому

    Should show the Gen 7 in this also . . Each vehicle shown has advantages . . I have a SCX10.2 Cherokee kit version i modded to be the Casie Currie CRC Jeep, TRX4 Bronco with many mods and a Gen 8 still stock that i plan to swap out tires and foams . . I think there will be many Gen 8's entered this season and used for trail/crawl comps. . Any rate, thought i would mention the Gen 7 since many have claimed it was capable against the Axial vehicles

  • @operation11charlieinc
    @operation11charlieinc 5 років тому +6

    TRX4 Sports,, Handles awesome,, good job brother

  • @logansportpilotrp8174
    @logansportpilotrp8174 5 років тому

    I just got a hammer jaw,put in steel lockers,switched out dog bones to wraith cvd, installed slipper clutch,and changed to a little smaller tire,i guess the next thing to do is swap out the 540 motor to a 550.

  • @russellf4285
    @russellf4285 4 роки тому

    I'm excited my trx sport will be here tomorrow first crawler for me! Have lots of others bashers, was a hard choice between the Gen 8 and trx! Especially my team Redcat vehicles mt10e and 8e have held up better than my slash and kraton but I love them all! Excited to try out crawlers seems alot cheaper to maintain than my bashers 😂

  • @boostedKTM
    @boostedKTM 4 роки тому

    I didn't see any descendants with the red cap I know it has bad descent isn't that adjustable on ESC for some brake drag

  • @joseCalderon1976
    @joseCalderon1976 5 років тому

    Awesome info. I bought the axial scx10 II blazer for $325 on sale.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому +1

      Yes, that's a good deal. It's a stunning body on their best platform.

    • @joseCalderon1976
      @joseCalderon1976 5 років тому

      @@RCReviewChannel I'm trying to decide on what to buy next so that the axial blazer has a trail mate. It's between the trx4 and anything else. I'm assuming that you'll recommend the trx4 sport for trails over anything else currently right? Thanks! I also want to add some lights to whatever I get like I'm doing with my scx10 blazer. I was thinking about a scx10 trail honcho II, but it's more expensive than my Chevy scx10 and it has more plastic parts? But it does have front and rear led lights. Decisions decisions 😉👍

  • @GenXGamer77
    @GenXGamer77 5 років тому +1

    Great review! I have the trx4 sport and am looking forward to working on the body and making it scale looking. Rather have the performance out the box! I added a hobbywing AXE system (unbelievable) with Savox servo! Awesome channel!

  • @bigforkluresllc1521
    @bigforkluresllc1521 5 років тому +2

    Will be buying the TRX 4 sport after viewing . Can you recommend a good charger and lipo battery to purchase for this truck? Have really enjoyed watching your videos , very informative.
    Thomas

    • @stephenh.3094
      @stephenh.3094 5 років тому

      Dude, sunscribe to the channel and watch their other videos...they have tonz of reviews on batteries and chargers!

  • @montesamapping
    @montesamapping 5 років тому +1

    Great compare !
    I've Traxxas Sport and Bronco: is amazing Sport ability even without all the features of Bronco !!
    In price vs results Sport wins !
    Good Job !

  • @breakingmoney3077
    @breakingmoney3077 5 років тому

    Good you do use the same tires great!

  • @bradledger3347
    @bradledger3347 4 роки тому

    Thought it was a shoot out how fare is to leave out the Gen8 on two or three of the challenges ??

  • @sprather84
    @sprather84 4 роки тому

    Great test i fully agree ‼ i absolutely love your channel my rc brother

  • @ssrc30
    @ssrc30 5 років тому +1

    I'm going with the GEN8. TRX-4 is far too expensive where I live. The kit alone is going on $400 then add on another $300+ for electronics... I can get a GEN8 rtr for $440 and have something to upgrade while I run it.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      Good feedback. Where do you live?

    • @ssrc30
      @ssrc30 5 років тому

      @@RCReviewChannel I live in northern Canada. Anything that's quality RC is tipping on the edge of being too costly for most folks here.

    • @ToGrimmToWin
      @ToGrimmToWin 4 роки тому

      My area the sport is 40 more than redcat and 70 less than scx10.2

  • @j.d.crazylegs
    @j.d.crazylegs 5 років тому

    Ok, I am buying my first crawler, well rc anything. I am an avid drone flyer, have several(not toy grade!). So complete newbie, I have been watch vids for about 6 weeks, want scale as much as possible and love the gen 8 body and price point. Is it the best starter vehicle of this group?

  • @powg2
    @powg2 5 років тому

    Excellent comparison. I'll share!!

  • @jburgess5
    @jburgess5 5 років тому +5

    I have a TRX sport trail crawler, and I really enjoy watching your videos. I have a question I would like to ask...on my Traxxas box it describes the TRX as a trail crawler. And it seems that everybody is trying to modify the TRX into a rock crawler. But doesn't that defeat the purpose that the TRX was built for? I enjoy modifying my truck to make it a better performer but doesn't it come to a point to where some modifications limit the purpose for which the truck was built? Just curious about your input would be.

    • @TheNazreth
      @TheNazreth 4 роки тому +2

      Hi, I also have the TRX4, but the LR version. I'm surprised by how many people try to make it or use it as a rock crawler and point the heavy body and centre of gravity as it's disadvantages... I find it awesome for trail crawling and scale driving. Even in the real world there is a huge difference between trucks made solely for the rock crawling and an expedition prepared 4x4. The two are not comparable at all...

  • @mattdyer489
    @mattdyer489 5 років тому

    I have ran all but the hpi. The gen 8 hands down out performes the traxxas and scx10ii out of the box. The axial and gen 8 had solid reliability, but the traxxas blew the steering servo twice in a month. I actually liked the gen 8 so much that I bought it for myself. That's saying something because the only brand I have ever hated more than traxxas was redcat.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      We've made about 10 videos on the Redcat Gen8. We love it for sure for the value and innovation. It's got a few issues though that hold it back. Luckily, most of them are easy and fun to fix. Check our channel for the Gen 8 playlist.

  • @tomtracks3007
    @tomtracks3007 5 років тому +1

    Great review man! TRX 4 is the best. 👊👊🔥💯😆

  • @ShenRC
    @ShenRC 5 років тому +1

    😁👍TRX4 is best but all are FUN!!

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      EXACTLY Shen. This is a select group indeed.

  • @Evaed100
    @Evaed100 5 років тому

    Love your videos! I was wondering if know if the HPI Venture Fj Cruiser body would fit on the new TRX 4 Bronco or Blazer chassis to lighten it up? Being that their wheel base is shorter it has very curious.
    Thanks for everything you do!
    Keep up the great work!

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому +1

      We are not positive but we're pretty sure it will. The bumpers nad mounts will be a problem but those can be removed/changed.

    • @Evaed100
      @Evaed100 5 років тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @rccraft5900
    @rccraft5900 5 років тому +1

    I want to get the hpi but i want the kit they are suppose to be coming out with,i thought it was suppose to be out in feb.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      We have it on order too. Delayed two months so coming out in Feb. That is the best way to go since the stock servo and tires are not capable. Has 5 key upgrades too, most notably CVD steering joints.

    • @rccraft5900
      @rccraft5900 5 років тому

      @@RCReviewChannel So it is not coming out till april now?or next feb?OH well i will get it when i get itLOL

    • @dennis586
      @dennis586 5 років тому

      I have the hpi I have had it since it first came out I have done a lot of upgrades to mine but love it

    • @wordenb1830
      @wordenb1830 5 років тому

      We have had a batch of kits in the UK, got mine 2 weeks ago.

  • @ReadySetRC
    @ReadySetRC 5 років тому

    Great shootout👍👍 What happened to the Gen 8 on some of these test? Seemed to disappear on the footage. Keep them coming, love these test👍👍

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      We didn't have an extra set of TRX4 tires for it so it had to wait for the next round. And then when it was time, the camera ran out of memory. We have a wealth of footage of the Gen8 running the same tracks. A lot of the video though has other modifications so we didn't want to insert too much of that video. ua-cam.com/video/zfvtpMhPaO0/v-deo.html

    • @ReadySetRC
      @ReadySetRC 5 років тому +1

      @@RCReviewChannel And I've watched every minute of it. Great content👍👍 You guys are the only channel out there really pushing the limit of these crawlers and actually talking about it.

  • @RC1oNeTV
    @RC1oNeTV 5 років тому

    Awsome!!! That's great video my friend~!!👍👍👍

  • @jediradekcrif9568
    @jediradekcrif9568 5 років тому

    Great video as always! Just curious where do you think the Vanquish would have rated in this comparo?

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому +1

      Vanquish performs almost like an Axial. Same exact design with legendary quality. But aluminum hangs up a lot and the bumpers and tires are just awful

  • @jeremyhiga8148
    @jeremyhiga8148 5 років тому

    The Scout ii needs bigger tires and better bumpers to slide on.

  • @hinnmanfamily
    @hinnmanfamily 5 років тому

    What bumpers were you running on the trx-4 sport?

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      They are just plates mounted on the stock TRX4 carriers. They were made to match a Power Wagon body we normally use.

  • @fowlman7254
    @fowlman7254 5 років тому +3

    The Gen8 just disappeared....

    • @stephenh.3094
      @stephenh.3094 5 років тому +1

      Right? I wonder why it wasnt doing the same runs with the other 3?

    • @boostedKTM
      @boostedKTM 4 роки тому

      They didn't show any defense with it I think it's because out of the box it doesn't have much brake drag and I believe that is adjustable in the ESC

    • @lotusrc9255
      @lotusrc9255 3 роки тому

      It probably broke. I’ve had two Redcats and both have proven to be a bit fragile

  • @breakingmoney3077
    @breakingmoney3077 5 років тому

    Why did the Redcat disappear from this trial comp?

  • @kramfam7466
    @kramfam7466 5 років тому

    "Blessed with a very nice body"

  • @trevorpenfold8947
    @trevorpenfold8947 5 років тому

    didanyone notice the original bumper missinf from the trx4 sport. It was a thin metal sheet,,,

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      Yes, sorry about that. That TRX 4 Sport had a Power Wagon body conversion the day before. Good news is we've run the Sport box stock on the same course many times. Here's the video ua-cam.com/video/zfvtpMhPaO0/v-deo.html

  • @RCCarsLover
    @RCCarsLover 5 років тому

    Good comparison, sub you

  • @RCVOODOO
    @RCVOODOO 5 років тому +4

    So traxxas wins in performance climbing rocks, but not in price, looks, included accessorie like mirrors or racks , scale realism such as licensed body. But its the winner. 🤔 lol

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому +3

      performance, reliability, quality, innovation, value, performance. :)
      Love to hear your opinion on who you'd pick and why.

    • @RCVOODOO
      @RCVOODOO 5 років тому +6

      @@RCReviewChannel depends on the criteria traxxas climbs better. I think they are number 1 climber redcat looks the best by far i think they are the number 1 in looks and is the cheapest the axial is number 1 for upgrades and aftermarket. The hpi is.... um .... good for toyota fans. Lol. I don't think any one can be called the "best" when they are to many categories and to many different ideas of what people want in their rig. Traxxas is simply the best climber but by far not the best scale rig.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому +1

      good info!!

    • @Evan_Moore61
      @Evan_Moore61 5 років тому +1

      RC VOODOO I agree that the Sport doesn’t look very scale, but I can attest to the capability of the truck. I have one, and it does virtually anything I throw at it. It has room for improvement, but every RC does.

    • @RCVOODOO
      @RCVOODOO 5 років тому

      @@Evan_Moore61 yea. That's what I said 👍✌

  • @lotusrc9255
    @lotusrc9255 3 роки тому +1

    Personally I’d skip these rigs and go with an Element RC Trailwalker. My brother and I have had bad luck with durability on Redcat rigs. Our buddies’ Axials and TRX4s struggle on a lot of our trails. We haven’t tried an HPI crawler but since most HPI buggies and drifters are junk so I’m guessing their crawlers are

  • @YA-ee9zf
    @YA-ee9zf 5 років тому

    If I was in the us not where I have to wait a month for a parcel I wouldn’t buy these expensive rcs I would get cheap ones

  • @thomasgross8289
    @thomasgross8289 5 років тому

    Come on now really? The Gen 8 spanks the scxII the scxII had to power over/out of most of the obstacles and the Gen legitimately crawls them. I think people are just hesitant to give the Gen 8 it's proper due yet.

    • @voodootrucker
      @voodootrucker 5 років тому

      Thomas Gross apparently not

    • @thomasgross8289
      @thomasgross8289 5 років тому

      Voodoo Trucking Co. And it's redcat that has forced the big names to come down or to at least offer cheaper versions of their rig's. The Gen 7 sport at a base cost of $200 with a few cheaper upgrades hanges with rigs two times it's cost.
      That said from a purely performance perspective the Trx sport is the best RTR.

    • @voodootrucker
      @voodootrucker 5 років тому +1

      Thomas Gross Redcat is doing good things with this Gen 8 no doubt about it. Axial needs to step up their game to get back on top.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      Very very close. Gen 8 price is amazing. But belly bump, unusable tires, quality and drivetrain problems knocked it down a notch. We still love it though and the issues are fun to solve

  • @stinky3shoes491
    @stinky3shoes491 5 років тому

    Axial all the way for me. Trx4 is just over hyped and the simplicity of axial rc is just best and won't cost you 3 servos. They are all amazing crawlers hands down.

    • @Slaters_RC
      @Slaters_RC 5 років тому +2

      Well the sport don’t have all the extra servos like said in the video so is just as simple as the axial. The build quality of the axial just isn’t there anymore. Axial needs to step it up before they fall to far behind and become the next hpi.

    • @stinky3shoes491
      @stinky3shoes491 5 років тому

      @@Slaters_RC I own the new k5. Mine did everything and more

    • @Slaters_RC
      @Slaters_RC 5 років тому +2

      I have a trx4 bronco, trx4 sport, redcat gen8, axial scx10ll blazer and vaterra ascender. The way I listed them is my favorite first.

    • @stpbasss3773
      @stpbasss3773 5 років тому +1

      Wtf are people talking about this is the SPORT trx4 so what servos are you talking about??? I don't like Traxxas but I'm not blind the trx4 sport is by far the best and most durable RC crawler you can buy right now period.

    • @stpbasss3773
      @stpbasss3773 5 років тому +1

      @@Slaters_RC yup I agree I've had a trx4 sport a CRC scx10ii the most expensive one, and I have a gen8 and the trx4 sport was by far the best most durable tank of an RC I've ever had and I really regret selling it, I don't regret selling the scx10ii because it got me my gen8 lol.

  • @kara_jurga
    @kara_jurga 5 років тому

    hpi is the best for me))

  • @breakingmoney3077
    @breakingmoney3077 5 років тому

    How the hell did you see red cat beat HPI bull. Just because they are beginning to be creative. Not cool. I do not own any of these trucks.

    • @RCReviewChannel
      @RCReviewChannel  5 років тому

      Portals, price, tires, uprgrade options, motor, not bankrupt

  • @dwaynebaker8733
    @dwaynebaker8733 5 років тому

    This is just opinion based, other people might find other trucks better.

    • @greggk1061
      @greggk1061 5 років тому

      Every review is for that matter. You have any insights to share? Would love to hear your view and reasoning.

  • @greggk1061
    @greggk1061 5 років тому

    First!