FMS FCX24 with B-17 Betty Body "Big Tex" on the Backyard Course

When I remove the heavy K5 hard body from the FMS FCX24, it turns it into a crawling beast! My FCX24 is basically stock with a change to Injora Mud Terrain M/T Crawler tires on Proline beadlock wheels.
When I picked up the Axial B-17 Betty body I painted it in red with black fenders and called it "Big Tex". To mount it onto the FCX24 chassis I installed magnets to the underside of the bed and one on top of the hood hidden by a 24 scale hood scoop.
I like the way Big Tex handles the course, it's an awesome performer! Thanks for watching and be sure to come back for more Cactus Crawlers RC!

[@theamericanoff-roadrc]

Very capable 24. Thanks for sharing.

[@CactusCrawlersRC]

Thanks bud! It's really capable with the lighter body and the tires really made the difference! Thanks for watching!

[@countrycrawlers4713]

Wow! Amazing track for crawlers! well done!

[@CactusCrawlersRC]

Thanks Country! I'm still working on the course but it's looking good so far! Thanks for watching the video, I'm glad you liked it!

[@PSYCHO13GARAGE]

BIG TEX back at it again!! SWEET!!!

[@CactusCrawlersRC]

Yeah, it's been a minute since I've run it! Unfortunately I had to take the bullhorns off, they just kept snagging on everything! Thanks for watching Psycho, I appreciate the support!

[@rcuintheshed6981]

Big Tex inspires me to get another 24 at some stage excellent work Mike and that course is an awesome little configuration some perfect challenges have a great weekend mate 👊

[@CactusCrawlersRC]

@@rcuintheshed6981 thanks Mark! I like the 24s and the backyard course for satisfying that crawling itch but not going out into the desert especially in the summer when it’s 100 degrees by 8am! Thanks for checking out the video and I hope you have a great weekend!

[@AdventureTimeRC]

That's a tuff little course Mike looks really fun

[@CactusCrawlersRC]

Thanks Brent! It's continuing to grow and I like having a place to crawl right outside! I'm glad you liked the vid!

[@ManitobaRC]

Super impressive! Big Tex looks great, I like the paint job 👍 Good call with a body swap to lighten up the rig, it crushed a few of those lines with ease. Nice crawl dude 🤘😎

[@CactusCrawlersRC]

Thanks Manitoba! It's crazy that it crawls so good without the hardbody and I really dig the look of the Axial B-17 Betty! That paint really looked great when I first did it, kinda showing it's age now! Thanks for checking out the video, I'm glad you liked it!

[@reitplace4765]

big tex is running god brother cool to see the track in the light.. Great run bud.. them tires look chunky.... enjoyed.😎

[@CactusCrawlersRC]

Thanks Paul, those tires are the Injora Mud Terrain M/Ts and they are super chunky! Thanks for watching brother I'm glad you liked it!

[@reitplace4765]

@@CactusCrawlersRC always enjoy brother.. wish YT would send them to me better 1/2 the time it's not in my feed..

[@profitlauncher22]

Your energy is good keep it going!
ten done

[@CactusCrawlersRC]

Thanks so much for watching the video and commenting, I really appreciate the support!

[@meirdeaph]

💯👍

[@CactusCrawlersRC]

Thanks for checking out the video Meirdeaph! I'm glad you liked it!

[@shawnrichardson118]

Do you think stock to stock this is better than a scx24? And then which do you think is more upgradable? Great video I really enjoyed it.

[@CactusCrawlersRC]

Hi Shawn, The FXC24 has impressed me since I've swapped out the tires and put a lighter body on it but I still think the SXC24 is probably the better truck. It also has a bigger aftermarket than the FCX24, I really do like them both! Thanks for watching, I'm glad you liked the video!

[@shawnrichardson118]

@@CactusCrawlersRC thanks for your feedback