Which Mini RC Crawler is best? Axial vs. RGT vs. Element vs. Kyosho
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- Опубліковано 12 січ 2021
- In this video, we take a look at 4 of the most popular mini 1/24th scale indoor crawlers. The Axial SCX24 Chevy C-10, Deadbolt, RGT 24 Defender, Kyosho Mini Z Suzuki Jimny, and the Team Associated Element Enduro 24. We compare price, aftermarket support, scale looks and performance on the indoor crawler park. We compare stock vs modified rigs and I help you figure out which one is right for YOU!
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I about died laughing at your reaction when you got the Kyosho Mini-Z straight up the hill, especially after how much you were saying how it wouldn't preform hahahaha
Yeah. I was shocked.
Sometimes the underdog just steals the win 🏆
You know, all it takes is a friendly person,with good info, having fun, to make an epic video. Easy as that, apparently.
Thank you so much!
You need the devastator
@@traceyjolly5187 yes, devastator with better tires is hard to beat.
@@traceyjolly5187 I agree. With the rear steering its awesome!
REALLY appreciate you using stock models in your comparison. Most others have used heavily modded units, making the comparisons useless. Thanks!
As much as I know that the scx24 is the one that outperforms every well-known 1/24 crawler out there, the kyosho 4runner is my favorite.
And it looks the best, in my opinion.
Hehe I got both
Thinking bout transferring my 4runner body over to my scx24
Great review!!! I was just looking at them yesterday at local hobby shop and was wonder what one to get. Now I want them all lol 😆
Hahaha. Good idea
Hint for the RGT: Unscrew the cage and remove it, leaving the sideview mirrors, then put the spare from the back on the hood like an old Land Rover. I tried that and voila, DRASTIC improvement and took five minutes. Doesn't fall backwards and tumbles forward over obstacles that used to give it fits.
Good tip!
I love my deadbolt 24. I wasn't going to modify it at all, until I saw this vid. Good job
I have been looking at 1/2 fourth scale RC’s for over a year now and this video was very very helpful
Glad I can help! Thanks for watching!
I got the Mini Z Jeep (white) for Christmas and just love how it looks on my little coffee table crawl course. I am loving the mini crawlers so much I just bought the scx 24 Deadbolt (green) and am having a blast running both. I have some 1/18 scale trucks too and plan on getting another one soon. I am 100% addicted to this. Love your videos and thank you for taking the time to share your passion, knowledge and friendship.
Dang dude! That’s so much for the kind words. Have you seen the panda hobby 1/18 scale crawlers? I think those are my favorite at the moment. They even have a 6x6 crawler that caught my eye.
@@10thScaleGarage Oh yeah I did but I got the FMS 6x6 because I like the looks of that a little better. I love it!!
Man im so close to finishing my mini course that yall inspired me to build for my scx24s! Its so awesome! 2 weeks of building and about 8 rolls of plaster cloth, 10 cans of expanding foam and alot of spray paints and its gonna be epic! Thanks guys!!
Sweet! I’m looking forward to seeing it!
I bet your wife is real happy with you
@@dabbking Yep.. the garage has become the 2nd mancave lol
@@IansRcFun I think my wife would leave me if I started playing with toys
@@dabbking says the guy watchin videos of playing with toys lol. Your wife sounds like a winner! GFY buddy
Excellent video with good information, Just started on my mod journey with an axial scx24 Jeep. Lotta fun
They are so much fun! Thanks for watching.
I was pretty surprised to learn the Element and the RGT are essentially the same. Thanks for that. Thinking hard about the Axial.
Right? I should’ve taken off the bodies so you could see that they’re exactly the same underneath.
@@10thScaleGarage If you say the are I'm 100% confident they are.
The RGT V2 has a lot of character and with a few mods really comes into its own.
The C10 SCX24 is the best out of the box and just gets better with the right upgrades.
If you’re only going to get one, get the Axial. If it’s a hobby for you, get the RGT as well because it’s great fun to tinker with and rewards you for your efforts.
And ecx barrage are same platform. Ones ive seen are center mounted engine like the rgt v1 was.
@@10thScaleGarage Is *incredible* that you do a *comparison video* and having both of them right in front of you *ARE NOT BE ABLE TO NOTICE THAT THERE IS A BIG, BIG DIFFERENCE between both* that makes the *Deadbolt* have a superior performance and because of that is A MUCH BETTER CHOICE ! ! !.
But what is even worse, is that because of your BAD DRIVEN and lack of expertise you leave the feeling to your audience that the Deadbolt has a poor performance being that the *fault of that is only yours*
For your information, the Deadbolt *is the very best 1/24 rc crawler right outside the box* and that is a fact !.
Really don't think you can beat the SCX24, in the US anyway. Better availability for parts and upgrades, not to mention, probably being the best out of the box to start with. But be careful when buying, they are NOT the same. Other than the suspension arms and bodies, the two I bought had different radio/esc combos. The C10 I have came with a 2-channel radio/esc, and the lights are on all the time. The JLU I have came with a 4 channel radio and has the lights on a switch. The bodies are obviously different, but the C10/JLU have different suspension arms than the Deadbolt/Betty.
Great review man 👏👍
Thanks dude!
Mini crawlers. Excellent. What no ftx outback? Ha. Great video as always. Thanks for sharing. Keep em coming. John
I know….. That’s definitely one on the radar.
Great video, helped me decide which one to buy - AXIAL! Thank you!
I live to please.
These are all great choices.i have 4 of the scx24's. Looking to get another brand and mod it.thanks for the vid.
No problemo
Really good deals wow impressive great review 10th scale garage
Thank you so much
I didn’t even know rc crawlers were a thing. My last experience with rc was probably 35 years ago with a Radio Shack monster truck that took like 6 or 8 D cells, and another 8 AA in the controller. They ate up a lot of lawn mowing $$.
I’m so stoked to get the Axial scx24 deadbolt I just ordered.
I just discovered this new world tonight like yourself. Such a cool new world to discover! Hope you are enjoying it so far :)
@@its_trenner2900 I am ! I’m fully addicted by now and am on my third 1/10 build
@@BillyHill360 oh nice! That's awesome!
@@its_trenner2900 and, I should’ve said, welcome to this very rewarding, fun and all-consuming hobby! It’s awesome and everyone I’ve met who enjoys it is super chill
@@BillyHill360 thanks! Yeah seems like a fantastic community :)
great comparison video! This should be a model of how to compare!!!!
Great Video !!!!!
Thank you!
Thks for sharing bro 😎
Thanks for watching!
good content, good music, good explaination
Hey thanks!!
Great video, thanks for the information, i was leaning towards the RGT but now I’m thinking AXIAL. Thanks for the overall on all the trucks I really enjoyed it. I subscribed to your channel 👍🏻😁🙏
Welcome to the 10th Scale Squad! Can’t go wrong with axial.
I was super close to buying the RGT but upon looking it up (aka you) Axial ftw!
Right on.
I’m new to the RC rock crawling game. My rock crawling buddy gave me a 1/24 Axial SCX24 Jeep Wrangler. I love it.
Dang! He sounds like a cool guy.
@@10thScaleGarage He is.
Great Layout for Mini Crawlers! You inspire me to built one similar in our store. Congratulations! Thank you Ariel.
Nice! Yeah, it’s a lot of fun to play with when the weather isn’t cooperating.
Cool video ... I have the Mini Z Jeep Rubicon with the original weighted Kyosho wheels (they are the same as for the 4-Runner), put some brass on the front and the rear axle and that it is - this little rig perform like hell ...
I have a Chopped up/Modded RGT V2 I absolutely adore.
I have a CR24 that I created my own Panhard upgrade for. It’s highly modded as well.
Lastly, I have the Green C10 SCX 24 and there are few stock parts left on it as I’ve got almost all the Hot Racing upgrades as well as a few more.
All of them are great fun for different reasons but the C10 SCX 24 stands high above the lot. It is the best out of the box and rewards you the most with upgrades.
Don’t Sleep on that RGT V2 as it’s got loads of character.
Yeah. I think I drive the RGT more than anything else.
In the axial c10 scx24 there is a spot to put led lights in, I ended up buying a deadbolt bumber and took the lights out and put em right in plugged right in, although the deadbolt is my favorite most capable, the c10 is awesome I just find the awesome body dampers its performance for sure, nice comparison video brother!
Yeah, I put the power hobby shocks on it and it’s awesome.
@@10thScaleGarage I'm going to look into them for sure dude
Great review on all these....not my cup of tea, but they do look great at that size :)
Hey thanks! I wasn’t into them at all until I drove one.
Love the video I ordered my scx24 jeep and waiting for it to come in the mail. Also panda hobby has the tetra and it has the same remote as the axial but I think there 18 scale but still sweet mini crawler and there cheap.
Yeah! I have a panda hobby, but it uses a different transmitter. My Roc Hobby Katana is 18th scale and uses the same transmitter. My Losi mini-t uses it, too.
Good video and even cooler trail table. I have to respectfully disagree on a few points. I love the performance of the Mini-Z for what it is. It's made to be very scale and intentionally doesn't have giant wheels and tires. I also don't think it belongs in the 1/24th class in comparisons because it's obviously smaller than the others. AND... the Jimny in my opinion is the least cool looking between the 4Runner and the Jeep. I have both of them along with several upgrades that VASTLY improve the performance with oil filled shocks, weight, and additional lights as well. I hope you have a look at some of the offerings they have these days for the little Mini-Z's. Thanks for making this video and enduring my comment. lol
Ha ha. Thanks for watching. Yeah, I’m super impressed with the mini z, and there will definitely be some upgrades for it this winter.
I have the green deadbolt love it. I just got the white Jeep from axial and the end of the month I will be ordering both the c10’s. I think axial is the best out of the 24 th scale out of the all but I do love the look of the jimmy. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
Awesome! I’m really liking the new element.
@@10thScaleGarage just from your video alone axial is the best, but the element does look really cool. But that being said I haven’t tried any of the others, but I do like the looks of the RGT. Again the told the wife I was ordering the other 2 at the end of the month and she is pissed, lol
Cool content .
I think my kids and I have found out how to spend our rc adventure time in the winter
Haha. Exactly
It's super fun. Built a 12ftx4ft track that folds up on the wall in the garage. Made the bottom out of pegboard and put pegs on all the obstacles so the kids could move them anywhere they want. It's pretty awesome.
Great video. The garage is looking good. They look really good setting on that table. Great job.
Thanks Jessica.
Good video
Thanks!
For the RGT. EZ mod is change the spare tyre at the back and put it in front on the hood.
I totally love the c10. Just scored one. I cant wait to start modding it.
Nice. Congrats brother.
Just a fun fact: the axial are not the same 100%. Suspension link are different, deadbolt have shorter front links, obviously for crawling better. 😊 great videos man
Yup. I discovered that when I upgraded the links. Ha ha.
@@10thScaleGarage hahaha that sucks, I hate ordering the wrong parts man. But hey that how we all learn this stupid chasis 😂
Niceness on comparison 10th scale garage
Thank you, sir.
Great video. Which one will crawl the slowest? And smooth throttle control? Thanks
Slowest? Probably the SCX24 thanks to its worm gear. Smoothest? Definitely the Kyosho.
Sorry I’m way late to this. I just recently got into rc rock crawlers and already scx24 bronco and gladiator with basic brass mods.The kyosho jimny always catches my eye and In recently bought one but returned it because it sat tilted to the left and the steering servo at times wouldn’t return to zero. I’ve been into rc for years by this is my first for crawlers. These things are a blast. Are these issues normal for the kyosho jimny?
I want to see more course layouts!
You got it!
Nice video! When you were describing the kyosho as more of a show pony, I was thinking, "nah, that horse can run!" Sure enough, the first attempt 🤣🤣🤣. I have the Kyosho Jeep Rubicon and that ol girl can do most of what my modded scx24 can do, lol. Are the Defenders version 1 and version 2? I think the charcoal one is v2 and the battery may be for the fpv cam setup. 👍
Not sure. They both came with two batteries. I totally forgot about some of those being ready for FPV. It doesn’t mention anything about it in the box or instructions
I want to upgrade my SCX24 C10, can you over do it with the weights? Should I buy all the possible weight upgrades, or is there a certain amount to look for?
I love the look of the defender
Same!
The deadbolt does have a different wheel base long rear short front c10 longer front shorter rear. Great video
Yeah. I know that now. Haha.
Do you have the link for the upgraded suspension on the scx24?
Can you post a link to the wheel weights your buddy used on his RGT?
I rlly wanna get into mini RC crawlers
Do it! Less than $200 for a nice one.
Very nice Video - thanks for this! Can you drive the same track with the new Traxxas Bronco Model #97074-1? This would be really cool.
Could you put a link to the shocks pls for the axial scx24
Question:
Is there enough space to put the bigger Deadbolt tires on the C10 ?
I really prefer the Chevy body but the smaller stock tires I don't like.
Yes, but you have to lift the body or trim the fenders.
Bel video... ciao dall'Italia
Thank you!
I use to think scale crawlers use to be a waste of time and money. Till I realized i do not have time for my full-size RC cars like my yeti cars. Then running the mini cars inside is fun
Building a crawler course was a ton of fun, too. Gave me a new respect for model railways.
I have the trailrunner it’s fun I love the look it just gets hung up in the center a bit too much and seems limited. I think I am going for the axial deadbolt next. Building a scale crawler course is in my future
Yes! The deadbolt is my favorite of the bunch.
I was looking and it kept saying that the scx24 had its motor stop working after a little bit of usage, if you could respond with some stuff about it I would really appreciate it. I’m very new to rc crawling because my friend just got one and now I want to get one
Who said that? Out of the 10 SCX24s that have run on my crawler course, only one had a motor issue, and it was about a year old and had several packs through it. I think Horizon even warrantied it.
@@10thScaleGarage oh really maybe they did change the motor or something in it because the reviews I think might’ve been a couple months old
I can atest to that. My first motor fried after a grueling day out. The replacement died under light use. Replaced it with one from hobby plus cr24. It's 88turns as well but half the price of the Axial's. I should mention that i added 100g so that might have affected the motors' lifespan.
My First and only crawler ist the mn d99s
I found my RGT was better with the Comanche-esque Adventurer body. Nowhere near as pretty as the D90 but lower COG. I used the front body posts in the rear and a bolt and nylock nuts in the front.
I almost bought that body.......
You need to throw in the panda hobby tetra, that thing is pretty awesome, 3 speed and headlight controls
I’ve got one!
Another feature that this Suzuki has like the real ones, extremely surprising off road, haha
Yes!!!
Always had a weak spot for the deadbolt. Maybe not the best but the design is simply amazing
Yea! Does it look like a chopped up Range Rover or is it just me?
What suspension do you have on the C10. Looking for good upgrades.
Power Hobby! 10/10 Would recommend.
I guess the SCX24 is the way to go
Dunno if it's a regional thing, but they cost way more where I live. The Axial models is super expensive at around 200$ =/
Finally managed to pick up 2 Element's for "just" 95$ each at a small hobby store. Normally they're stuck at around 130$-135$.
Nice!
#10thscalegarage my qestion is it a waste of money to buy the Axial scx 24 instead of saving up for the 1/10 axial?
Good video. Um...Deadbolt green...yeah...hmm. Last time I saw that color it was coming out of Linda Blair's mouth in the Exorist. I'll pass. LOL. I bought the red.
Great video. While there are many more you could have included, I feel the RC4WD (Mini) Gelande II (1/18) should have been included as a 'high-end' option. Just an incredible machine.
Those are sweet, and I have some,but I was just looking at 24th scale, as that’s what I built the crawler table for.
@@10thScaleGarage Fair enough, but I'm sure you know that these manufacturer stated 'scales' are meaningless. As you have both, you know tat the "1/24th scale" SCX24 is almost exactly the same size as the "1/18th scale" Gelande II.
They ought to be compared together - perhaps another video with higher-end ,let's just call them 'smaller-scale', crawlers.
The Mini-Z 4x4 Jimny has weights in the tires, which is why it performs so well. Kinda cheating but I will allow it. :P
It does, where did you see that?
MX-01 Rocks!
Yes!
What's the size of the kyosho jimny?
the deadbolt and the Chevy/Jeep have different chassis shapes. Front rails are shorter and rear rails are longer than the jeep chassis. Same wheelbase though.
Oh yeah? Dang. Must be like 1/8 difference.
Kyosho FTW
While discussing wheel weights and making sure you get the right size... if you can't get them for whatever reason, you could always remove the tires and wrap some lead electrical solder around the rims. Cheap wheel weights. LOL
Very true, although the tires are glued to the rims on most RTR crawlers. Remember you’re also essentially increasing the diameter of the wheel and decreasing the amount of sidewall, but it would almost certainly work.
I'm new to the rc world and got the mini z Jimny. I've driven it around five times tops and can't get it to work anymore. 🤔 Transmitter turns on, but the car doesn't do anything. Fresh batteries but nothing. Anyone know what might be wrong?
Check your motor wires. They are tiny and like to come off. The factory solder job isn’t great. I’ve had to fix a few of mine.
i bought the same mini Z suzuki jimmy green, for $139.99
I like the rear pivot body mount works on my scx24 but, they easily could have eliminated the body post through the hood. Under bumper? Eh..
Or a Velcro!
Omg now 10k oh and I got the rgt it’s in my hands rn hahaha
Excellent choice.
I love it
Front suspension is different on the C10 and deadbolt
Thats so cool man..😂
where did u get the wheel weights for the rgt?
Amazon!
@@10thScaleGarage thank u! I’ve had a look on Amazon and ordered some for the axial praying that they will fit
That's the first time I heard it pronounced keyosho lol. Very cool video though
😄😄👍👍
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Wow RC Dump truck 👍🤗
The way the Z made it up that while you were still in the process of trashing its capabilities makes it look like you have never really used it very much.
At that point I had driven it 6 times or so, but never attempted that line. I drive it (and encourage others to drive it when they come play) a bunch.
Go Kyosho!
You forgot the Hobby Plus CR-24.
I know. I’d like to get one!
👍 Kyosho 👍
Right??
for price and performance i feel like the scx24 is better. not break the bank prices and the aftermarket is very plentiful. the kyosho is amazing in terms of quality and scale but i nearly shit myself when i saw the usd price for an rc car that small
I totally agree….. but I still want another one. If you get a chance, check one out. The detail is unreal.
The bezgar 5! Hahaha jk but it is fun to crawl with locked diffs and a stronger 180
Can somebody tell me where i can buy the brass weights for the rgt defender?
I got mine from Amazon. @kingwallyrc should have the link.
the elements pumpkins are the size of the wheels
The scx 24s all have different length links and body mounts
Yup.
Just FYI... The Mini Z has a Toyota 4runner not Landcruiser. Also the Axials are not identical the transfer case location and is moved forward on the dead bolt changing everything else on the vehicle just a tiny bit.
My bad. Good looking out.
i love them all deff want a miniz the detail is stupid
I was impressed with how well it performed. The jeep and Toyota mini Zs are probably unstoppable.
Great video brother!! I too am just totally impressed with how well the scx24 performs with a little low cg weight. I even made my own brass links using brass tubing from hobby lobby, all thread and m3 ends off eBay plus all the same goodies you got. Check out my video. It’s on real rocks too!!
Omg. It’s a beast. How did you thread the brass?
@@10thScaleGarage I didn’t. I cut the brass at the right length to butt up to the end links which threaded into the all thread tightly against the tubing. In theory that’s what I did. But I eyeballed it instead of using calipers and needed to use glue as I cut the tubes too short lol. I’ll send a pic on IG.
Should of put the ftx crawlers in bud
Are those 24th scale?
@@10thScaleGarage 24th 18th 16th 10th bud