Love the videos. I am hooked. I can not Waite to build my scx10 3. Just have to get a motor and servos. I look at the box every day and watch your videos and I'm like man I want to get out there lol. Your the best
i run steering servo in middle position with no issues. just need a shorter pitman arm. used vanquish shift servo arm. works mint. won plenty of class one titles.
The SC6 has the same issue with the stock servo too lol. Luckily it comes brushless already with the spectrum (hobbywing) motor/esc. I actually like the power system in it a lot. You'll be surprised at how capable the SC6 is.
You can move the side battery mount up to the front behind the bumper and mount it to the front servo plate with minimal drilling (like two little holes in the battery plate). Makes a good difference putting that weight up front with little 1300Mah 3s batteries. But I get that's not exactly out of the box beginner friendly lol
Thanks' for your uploads. I also thought about changing the steering servo position but to the opposite position. Problems with steering may happen. At my SCV10.II, I relocated the upper panhard pivot with a 6mm spacer and removed the front panhard-mount half part. no interference anymore. But i am used to a bit wobbling at the links, in the drivetrain and else connections. It's all got it's play and space. -{8-D> ASCII 4 ever
I was just sent a link for a company called 1tenth, who make a variety of SOA adapters, including those for AR45P and TRX-4 axles. Everything is of course out of stock, but I've decided that I'm gonna pick one up when available and simplify my life with regards to the Colonel.
I'd rather see the wires down inside than those sick windows or at least darken them to look tinted. I would own one by now but for that small detail. This is not a cost issue I'm sure and makes me wonder .Thanks for a great quickview .It did change my view of the truck for what it could be.
I feel like the body is a little too small. It’s one of the hardest rigs to “self right” because of the angle of the cab- which is something I genuinely never expected to even consider. But here we are.
We got a feature length one here! Epic quick view and well thought out I would say. I admit I'm curious if the Treal shock towers add much weight up high. The front pair seem like a net improvement regardless of weight. The Base Camp definitely showed more promise than I expected and I am glad for that. Lots of people are going to buy that rig so it's good to see a decent amount of performance out of the box. Portal and RTR I would probably still lean to a TRX4 Sport as others have suggested. I want to say there are easier options to get overdrive with the 10.3 but it has been a while since I searched. I appreciate the clips that shed context to your jokes 😁
Yeah, the TRX-4 is still the benchmark for me. Their front-end geometry is on point. No spoilers, but I feel like I gotta build another TRX-4 based rig soon. Axles at the very least. I should be reasonable and build up a kit with minimal "enhancement," but don't know if I can go against my own nature.
You most certainly can do servo on axle and servo behind the axle on the A45 portal axle. There are several companies. I personally have purchased the behind the servo axle mount from buy once cry once.
You can, but you also can't. The skid is 3-link, so you're changing parts to make the other parts fit. So yeah it works, but even 1Tenth says, "possible, but the work is up to you." You for instance BTA an F10 axle. Buy parts, put parts on.
Alright, so I need to start first and foremost that Abisma and Amewi basically don't exist here, so I have no hands-on experience. That said, the Sherpa Pro and Crosstrail are just "interpretations" of the TRX-4. So for me, the battle is between the BaseCamp and the Defender. From out-of-the-box to competent performer, the Base Camp costs a bit more money, and I'm no huge fan of the AR45P axle-- so it would be the TRX-4 for me. The FMS FCX10 K5 is an interpretation of the TRX-4 as well, and while it does a good job in it's own right, it doesn't reinvent the wheel. If I'm looking at an upgrade path, the Traxxas has a definite advantage. The biggest thing holding back the Defender is.. the Defender. That body weighs over a kilo, and simply changing out the body makes for a solid all-rounder. I do love that body though. I will take a D110 over "it's a Jeep, but not". 9 times out of ten.
I use a heat gun, heavy gloves, and Bob Smith Industries Debonder. Warm the tires, apply some BSI to the bead, and heat uniformly until the bead starts to loosen. The debonder will wick into the bead, and the tires will just pop off. I've used just about every method you can think of, from boiling to baking to acetone fuming. This is what I've found to be the quickest, and you get to same all three parts-- tires, foams, and wheels. Some wheels are REALLY glued, and they'll get a little melty on the details (fake lugs etc.) but I haven't yet lost a foam or a tire. I covered the removal process way back in the early days: ruclips.net/video/bcTY3eHDVp0/видео.html
This would fix the throw issue, but give pretty bad bump steer, as the drag link would be significantly shorter than the panhard. The AR45P makes for some problems with this front end.
The biggest battery I use when out trailing/crawling is a 3000mAh Ovonic 3S lipo, unless I am using my Wraith then I go up to a 4000mAh since it is a front mounted battery. Like you I am a 3S man, there`s just no point in running 2S in a crawler in my opinion.
For RTRs out of the box? That sounds about right. This is of course going "major label only." I might have some others that would sneak in there ahead of the Base Camp (Carisma SCA-1E, for instance) but I do feel that strongly about the potential of the SE. The XF is really good.
The geometry issues in the front end remind me of a Redcat Gen 8, which was an old truck when this one came out. Also that fact that Axial shocks still don't hold oil in 2023 is really something. And that body... yep, I hate this truck, lol. Good review though!
I keep feeling like Axial had multiple opportunities to fix the issues with the 10.3 front end, including the panhard foolishness and the placement of the chassis mount for the front upper... and they just didn't. I still see more potential with the 10.3 than the "standard," as the gearbox is a whole lot better, but the front end still makes me long for Element. Or so SSD Diamonds. Or anything. Maybe a Basecamp with TRX-4 axles?
is a good truck ,.. very agil ,..good performance ,..and good for upgrades ,..sorry my ingles !! i have the trx4 sport ,.. and i like this model axial base camp ,.. very similar a trx4 sport ,.. simples and good !!!!
I love my Basecamp. I just had to change the chassis, 4 link the front (super easy with a BOCO mount), swap the shocks, replace the body, and throw the electronics in the trash. Other than those minor modifications, it's been perfect!
I think there is parts of the basecamp that is good. Good axles... mostly. Good transmission... mostly... Wild bore driveshafts... Good.... for stock. But..... Axial has pooped the bed. They have yet to build a better trail truck then the scx10.2 That was perfect, and did well bone stock. The Capra is fun... but has many issues. I dont know. I feel they have got lazy.
I've never had any issues out of my Capra. Of course, I didn't drive if completely stock very long either lol. I've had a few 10.2 kits and a one RTR 10.2. They are easy to build and simple engineering. But, I feel like when element released the Enduro line, that's what the 10.2 should've been. It's superior in every way. In kit form and RTR form. You just get so much more for the same prices. Axial is still decent rigs, my problem is what they charge vs what you get with their products. The Basecamp is fairly priced I feel, but everything else is just way over priced. The 10.2 RTRs, being a complete ball of plastic in the same price range as element enduros, trx4 sport, gen8 and 9, Basecamp and so on... Just doesn't make sense to me. Whenever Horizon took over, they went to crap.
They've gone downhill since being purchased by Horizon. 10.2 was pure Axial days. 10.3/Capra/etc is Horizon days...they're no longer building for purists or enthusiasts and are building to reach the largest market and are pinching pennies at every turn.
Got a 10.3 jeep, then a Base Camp to try and did not like them. Sold both. Horizon has ruined the quality and engineering as they do. Seem to be more in line with RGT stuff. Got an Element kit then a RTR Gate Keeper ($285 new). Nice quality stuff. Got an Ecto body to swap back and forth with Gate Keeper cage. Put in a HH 27T and HW1080...awesome. My TRX4 trucks are kind of best of all them though. Well engineered tanks.
Potentially unpopular opinion, but AFAIC, the 10.3 isn’t the move forward from the 10.2 that Axial hoped it would be. The Base Camp is a whole lot better than the “standard” 10.3, but I’d still look at something else first. And like the broken record that I am, I think the perfect rig for that rare, “I only own one crawler” guy is the TRX-4 Sport Kit. Make it into whatever you want, knowing that there’s a well-engineered tank underneath.
@@CrawlerCanyon Agreed. I have a Sport kit in the closet, a RTR Sport, a 2021 Bronco and the new 1/18. Traxxas and Element own the engineering department.
I told him that I strongly recommend taking them off. Out of everything here, rear portal weight on one rig: Ironsides the TRX-4 Defender. Because DEFENDER BODY HEAVY
References to the Roosevelts, A Christmas Story and the best RC reviews on RUclips. This is the peak of the internet.
That is our specialty. Glad I found this guy (that’s you) and this channel.
Love the videos. I am hooked. I can not Waite to build my scx10 3. Just have to get a motor and servos. I look at the box every day and watch your videos and I'm like man I want to get out there lol. Your the best
So glad 2 C the Base Camp on the Channel ! Great Vids A Coming !
i run steering servo in middle position with no issues. just need a shorter pitman arm. used vanquish shift servo arm. works mint. won plenty of class one titles.
Another fun video, thanks! I like how you talked about the desired line when you were attempting it.
The SC6 has the same issue with the stock servo too lol. Luckily it comes brushless already with the spectrum (hobbywing) motor/esc. I actually like the power system in it a lot. You'll be surprised at how capable the SC6 is.
You can move the side battery mount up to the front behind the bumper and mount it to the front servo plate with minimal drilling (like two little holes in the battery plate). Makes a good difference putting that weight up front with little 1300Mah 3s batteries. But I get that's not exactly out of the box beginner friendly lol
Thanks' for your uploads. I also thought about changing the steering servo position but to the opposite position. Problems with steering may happen. At my SCV10.II, I relocated the upper panhard pivot with a 6mm spacer and removed the front panhard-mount half part. no interference anymore. But i am used to a bit wobbling at the links, in the drivetrain and else connections. It's all got it's play and space. -{8-D> ASCII 4 ever
I was just sent a link for a company called 1tenth, who make a variety of SOA adapters, including those for AR45P and TRX-4 axles. Everything is of course out of stock, but I've decided that I'm gonna pick one up when available and simplify my life with regards to the Colonel.
Nice work, sure is an in-depth look at this rig!
I'd rather see the wires down inside than those sick windows or at least darken them to look tinted. I would own one by now but for that small detail. This is not a cost issue I'm sure and makes me wonder .Thanks for a great quickview .It did change my view of the truck for what it could be.
I cleared the windows on my Basecamp with some 1000# sandpaper, plastic. Polish and spray tint after. 100% better than those stickers lol
I feel like the body is a little too small. It’s one of the hardest rigs to “self right” because of the angle of the cab- which is something I genuinely never expected to even consider. But here we are.
We got a feature length one here! Epic quick view and well thought out I would say. I admit I'm curious if the Treal shock towers add much weight up high. The front pair seem like a net improvement regardless of weight. The Base Camp definitely showed more promise than I expected and I am glad for that. Lots of people are going to buy that rig so it's good to see a decent amount of performance out of the box. Portal and RTR I would probably still lean to a TRX4 Sport as others have suggested. I want to say there are easier options to get overdrive with the 10.3 but it has been a while since I searched. I appreciate the clips that shed context to your jokes 😁
Yeah, the TRX-4 is still the benchmark for me. Their front-end geometry is on point. No spoilers, but I feel like I gotta build another TRX-4 based rig soon. Axles at the very least. I should be reasonable and build up a kit with minimal "enhancement," but don't know if I can go against my own nature.
Great valuable content for all levels in the hobby. 👍
You most certainly can do servo on axle and servo behind the axle on the A45 portal axle. There are several companies. I personally have purchased the behind the servo axle mount from buy once cry once.
You can, but you also can't. The skid is 3-link, so you're changing parts to make the other parts fit. So yeah it works, but even 1Tenth says, "possible, but the work is up to you." You for instance BTA an F10 axle. Buy parts, put parts on.
Need Held for my first Crawler !!!!
- Absima Sherpa Pro
- Trx 4 Defender
- Scx10 lll Base camp
- Amewix Crosstrail
Which should i get , Value wise
Alright, so I need to start first and foremost that Abisma and Amewi basically don't exist here, so I have no hands-on experience. That said, the Sherpa Pro and Crosstrail are just "interpretations" of the TRX-4. So for me, the battle is between the BaseCamp and the Defender. From out-of-the-box to competent performer, the Base Camp costs a bit more money, and I'm no huge fan of the AR45P axle-- so it would be the TRX-4 for me. The FMS FCX10 K5 is an interpretation of the TRX-4 as well, and while it does a good job in it's own right, it doesn't reinvent the wheel. If I'm looking at an upgrade path, the Traxxas has a definite advantage.
The biggest thing holding back the Defender is.. the Defender. That body weighs over a kilo, and simply changing out the body makes for a solid all-rounder. I do love that body though. I will take a D110 over "it's a Jeep, but not". 9 times out of ten.
@CrawlerCanyon thanks for Intel Brother , much appreciate 🤙🔥
Love the detail. Keep it up!
I love those diff covers👌
Any baking tips / instructions on the Canyon trails to remove tires from wheels??? 350 degrees for 10 minutes and repeat as necessary??
I use a heat gun, heavy gloves, and Bob Smith Industries Debonder. Warm the tires, apply some BSI to the bead, and heat uniformly until the bead starts to loosen. The debonder will wick into the bead, and the tires will just pop off. I've used just about every method you can think of, from boiling to baking to acetone fuming. This is what I've found to be the quickest, and you get to same all three parts-- tires, foams, and wheels. Some wheels are REALLY glued, and they'll get a little melty on the details (fake lugs etc.) but I haven't yet lost a foam or a tire. I covered the removal process way back in the early days: ruclips.net/video/bcTY3eHDVp0/видео.html
I thought SE came with Pin Seekers? The Nitto were on the HD maybe?
Oops, you were talking wheels. My bad! Carry on…
Could the steering servo be moved to the center location and then a shorter steering link? Then you’d get full throw in both directions.
it is possible, however, you would then end up with a lot of bump steer due to the pan hard rod and drag link being completely different lengths
This would fix the throw issue, but give pretty bad bump steer, as the drag link would be significantly shorter than the panhard. The AR45P makes for some problems with this front end.
I used new shock towers that relocated the pan hard mount.
first thing I did was cut the fenders back about 1/4" on each side. you cant tell and i have no more rubbing :)
The biggest battery I use when out trailing/crawling is a 3000mAh Ovonic 3S lipo, unless I am using my Wraith then I go up to a 4000mAh since it is a front mounted battery. Like you I am a 3S man, there`s just no point in running 2S in a crawler in my opinion.
Loved every minute. 🤙
So...1. TRX4 Sport, 2. Enduro SE, 3. Base Camp?
For RTRs out of the box? That sounds about right. This is of course going "major label only." I might have some others that would sneak in there ahead of the Base Camp (Carisma SCA-1E, for instance) but I do feel that strongly about the potential of the SE. The XF is really good.
The geometry issues in the front end remind me of a Redcat Gen 8, which was an old truck when this one came out. Also that fact that Axial shocks still don't hold oil in 2023 is really something. And that body... yep, I hate this truck, lol. Good review though!
I keep feeling like Axial had multiple opportunities to fix the issues with the 10.3 front end, including the panhard foolishness and the placement of the chassis mount for the front upper... and they just didn't. I still see more potential with the 10.3 than the "standard," as the gearbox is a whole lot better, but the front end still makes me long for Element. Or so SSD Diamonds. Or anything. Maybe a Basecamp with TRX-4 axles?
“Quick review”… 1:21 length… 😂
I am gonna come back and watch it though 👍🏻
is a good truck ,.. very agil ,..good performance ,..and good for upgrades ,..sorry my ingles !! i have the trx4 sport ,.. and i like this model axial base camp ,.. very similar a trx4 sport ,.. simples and good !!!!
I love my Basecamp. I just had to change the chassis, 4 link the front (super easy with a BOCO mount), swap the shocks, replace the body, and throw the electronics in the trash. Other than those minor modifications, it's been perfect!
As we say 'round here, "RTR = ready to replace."
I think there is parts of the basecamp that is good.
Good axles... mostly.
Good transmission... mostly...
Wild bore driveshafts... Good.... for stock.
But..... Axial has pooped the bed.
They have yet to build a better trail truck then the scx10.2
That was perfect, and did well bone stock.
The Capra is fun... but has many issues.
I dont know.
I feel they have got lazy.
I've never had any issues out of my Capra. Of course, I didn't drive if completely stock very long either lol. I've had a few 10.2 kits and a one RTR 10.2. They are easy to build and simple engineering. But, I feel like when element released the Enduro line, that's what the 10.2 should've been. It's superior in every way. In kit form and RTR form. You just get so much more for the same prices. Axial is still decent rigs, my problem is what they charge vs what you get with their products. The Basecamp is fairly priced I feel, but everything else is just way over priced. The 10.2 RTRs, being a complete ball of plastic in the same price range as element enduros, trx4 sport, gen8 and 9, Basecamp and so on... Just doesn't make sense to me. Whenever Horizon took over, they went to crap.
They've gone downhill since being purchased by Horizon. 10.2 was pure Axial days. 10.3/Capra/etc is Horizon days...they're no longer building for purists or enthusiasts and are building to reach the largest market and are pinching pennies at every turn.
Got a 10.3 jeep, then a Base Camp to try and did not like them. Sold both. Horizon has ruined the quality and engineering as they do. Seem to be more in line with RGT stuff. Got an Element kit then a RTR Gate Keeper ($285 new). Nice quality stuff. Got an Ecto body to swap back and forth with Gate Keeper cage. Put in a HH 27T and HW1080...awesome. My TRX4 trucks are kind of best of all them though. Well engineered tanks.
Potentially unpopular opinion, but AFAIC, the 10.3 isn’t the move forward from the 10.2 that Axial hoped it would be. The Base Camp is a whole lot better than the “standard” 10.3, but I’d still look at something else first.
And like the broken record that I am, I think the perfect rig for that rare, “I only own one crawler” guy is the TRX-4 Sport Kit. Make it into whatever you want, knowing that there’s a well-engineered tank underneath.
@@CrawlerCanyon Agreed. I have a Sport kit in the closet, a RTR Sport, a 2021 Bronco and the new 1/18. Traxxas and Element own the engineering department.
I run two 4S lipo 6000 milliamp battery and parallel on the Rock sliders and the ESC and receiver is on the front of the crawler
Lmao and here I went straight to ruptures
I'm picking element over Basecamp every time
If this were a head-to-head of the Base Camp vs. the comparably priced Enduro, it’s Enduro all the way for me.
You'd be doing the owner a favor if you gave the brass rear portal covers back in a bag.
I told him that I strongly recommend taking them off. Out of everything here, rear portal weight on one rig: Ironsides the TRX-4 Defender. Because DEFENDER BODY HEAVY
"She's a beaut Clarke"
ON
It's an RC crawler, not the next printing of the new testament. Relax.
😐 🤔 😂 🤣
All I can here is lexan body. Lol
Why don't you try put the 5000 milliamp 3s lipo in the front