Should you buy this cheap Axial Crawler? - SCX10II Deadbolt 2022
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2022
- Axial has re-released the SCX10II Deadbolt, in two new colors and with updated electronics. It's the cheapest way to get into an Axial 10th scale crawler and has a long list of possible upgrades from Axial and 3rd parties. Does the SCX10II still have a place in the market? Decide for yourself.
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Not SCX10 III based like I was expecting, but I'm happy to see that the SCX10 II and straight axles are sticking around
Sounds like you're waiting for a new RBK with 10iii parts and straight axles. I know I am. Fingers crossed.
This may be basic, but a good driver will take it anywhere many more expensive models can go. I don't believe that there's as much difference in performance between the big-money models and the more simple ones as we might think. What we often observe is that the best drivers often drive the best (most expensive) models. For more information on this theory, please observe Formula One...
Its not about the price but about some technical stuff… portal axles give you better clearance, lower center of gravity gives you better sidehilling angles without flipping over… Some more expensive trucks do perform better but a scx10 II deadbolt wont flip over as easy as an scx10 III Wrangler… same goes for real sport cars, a 120k porsche does perform way better at turns than a 10 million bugatti. The bugatti is faster and has better acceleration but their capabilities dont relie on the price but on the porsche‘s aerodynamics and the bugattis motor
It sucks though, when your friends are all clearing obstacles and you end up rolling down the hill.
I fully agree, the only thing your paying for over the basic entry Axial sx10ii or traxxas trx4 is licenced body, locking diffs, two speed trans, and rear or front wheel gear overdrive. I do see a benefit for locking diffs and front to rear drive gear overdrive as it's a 4x4 truck thing.
However the two speed trany is waste for me. They are trying to appeal to both scale truck fans and basher crowd. I honestly don't see any real benefit or value in a crawler being able to cruse over 15 or 20 miles per hour. With a proper esu, pinion and spur gear combined with brushless motor you can have great crawling speed modulation and speed approaching 10 to 12 miles and hour without duel tranny.
Regardless if I am going to spend 800 to 1000 Canadian on a rtr crawler I rather get a crawler kit from Vanquish or Rc4wd and build something to my liking with my electronics and something that is unique and different, not cookie cutter.
You can get a new element for 40less or a gen 8 v2 for 10 less. For 30 more you can get a trx4 sport or for 50 more a base camp. It needs to
The original deadbolt was my first axial years ago. Great way to break into the hobby
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
Still the best platform, simple ,robust ,an guaranteed performance.
I specifically sought out to get a used SCX10ii because I didn't like the complexity and expense of buying and owning of the SCX10iii. I think the former is a good balance between cost, functionality and quality. It will be probably become a sought after platform in the years to come.
SCX10ii is a great platform I agree. In this day/age we are spoiled in RC. Worth the price? I think it is and not everyone may/may not like the looks of the base camp. Either way you're not making a wrong choice. I'd recommend either one. Like button energized.
WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO IT, "LOOKS" ARE EASILY FIXED WITH A BODY AND PAINT OR YOUR CHOICE. I THINK THE ORIGINAL BODY IS REPLACED BY MANY OF US ANYWAY. IT IS PROBABLY THE EASIEST HUGE CHANGE TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN THAT THERE IS.
I appreciate your opinion. I like the Base Camp with a different or modified body. Thanks for watching!
Actually a cool release/continuation. More Wraith 1.9 please and thank you as well 😊🍻 Thanks for your review
Solid review, Matt. An honest appraisal and reasonable explanation for what, at first blush, seems like a really weird move on Axial's part. 👍👍
I’m excited for this!! I really prefer the basic simplicity of the scx10ii over the 10.3 and the overall custom build support not just bolt on parts.
Smashing review Guv! Much enjoyed. Hope someone will make a "Phat Bolt" with the big mud wheels. I think the other colour shown is perhaps Mushed Peas Green?
If Axial would make the blank pages of the manual into a real style maintainence record with Axial Approved stamps you can get at the dealer, it could be quite fun👍
Thank you very much, warm greetings from yes still, the nimh battery realm.
I just got into crawling and built an SCX10 II Raw Builders Kit. That kit is so amazing! I hope to see a SCX10 III Raw Builders Kit. Excellent value and you really learn everything you need to maintain and begin customizing your vehicles!
I WAS GOING TO GET THE RAW KIT UNTIL THE SALE THIS SPRING HAD THE 10ii AT ONLY $200 RTR MAKING IT CHEAPER TO BUY AND RTR. YES, I MODDED IT
@@peteragnello3268 Man you def couldn't pass that up!! I'm going to have to keep an eye out for those sales.
What motor are you using in it? I've been thinking about buying one too. I want to try a 3500kv motor and I"m wondering how durable the drivetrain is.
@@rodblaine2514 Right now I have the Castle micro Mamba and the Slate 2850Kv
I love the SCX10II, tried, tested and fantastic base to create some truly amazing builds. And on a massive plus, at least its not another 24. I'll definitely picking one up for my kid to run.
I find it awesome the Deadbolt is back again with new colors and updates, my first crawler was the lime deadbolt from a few years back
Cool!
I’d probably choose this over the base camp as for a scale build I prefer the straight axles 👍
Base camp is 50 more. The new element rc is 40 less if you want straight axle. A gen8 v2 is 10 less than a deadbolt. I've had them and it's sadly overpriced now days
So not what I was expecting for an new Axial release, but good to see an option to still buy the 10.2. Great review as always!
Thanks for watching!
I agree with so many in saying the scx10ii is a great platform, great review by the way Matt . There are so many after market flat chassis’s , parts , wheels , tires, upgrades, bodies , cages . I say let the scx10ii have its glory for a little while longer and who knows maybe the next one will be the wraith with the base camp inerds under it , these big companies think when making these decisions to release something that ok I’ve got a whole container of plastic axles and dog bones , links and anything extra they can throw at it. It sometimes makes a lot of sense for the company not for the consumer wanting the latest and greatest.
glad to see the 10.2 continue to thrive, not a crazy release, but the blue looks good.
Pretty disappointed with that release, but the fact they rereleased the deadbolt gives me hope for another UMG10 run 😅
I hope, I missed the chance to get a UMG10. I was buying other crawlers with plans to get the UMG10, then they discontinued it. 😢
@@jamesplymire5342 same here mate! Ans they are impossible to find, especially body sets
I LIKE THE BODY BUT, THE TRX6 CRUSHES IT.
I like it!! Nice and simple, which is something that really connects the driver and crawler. I reckon it would have been tricky for them to build this as it was created when Hobbico was just about to go under.
Would love to see and updated budget build off with this new Deadbolt. The are the best to get into the market with and crawls really well out of the box.
I'll probably do some upgrades but the budget build off is A LOT of work for Josh and I. Thanks for watching!
Like many have said this was not what I was expecting, but I am glad to see the SCX10.2 platform sticking around. I have 2 SCCX10 the JK and the Honcho and they are heavily modded and perform very well but have tons invested. That being said I also have 2 scx10.2 XJ one kit and one rtr these have by far been the most capable SCX platform I have used. These for the price and performance have far beat my SCX10's and also my SCX10.3 Wrangler. I do love the Wrangler 10.3 but the initial price is a bit steep when you can get a good 10.2 and put $200 into upgrades and making your own. Now I would like to try a SCX10.3 Basecamp for comparison, but I think I will still prefer the SCX10.2 platforms. Their simplicity and price point just make them better in my opinion and much better aftermarket support.
I don't own SCX 10 in any form, but would consider this one for its cost. I like the Deadbolt body as well. I think a version of this in the SCX 6 would be a good way to get into the 1/6th scale crawlers. Would love to see a Deadbolt body for the SCX 6.
My almost bone stock RTR SCX10 II backup rig works great with just good shocks and tires and yesterday performed great on hard lines against similarly modded Element Trail Walker and TRX Sport. Its also a great base for a build where you are going to modify a lot.
Very cool!
Always liked the look of the Deadbolt.
I just hate the plastic links.
Perhaps if this makes them sell off the old version cheaper, I’ll grab one and do a mild build for a loaner to let friends beat on.
When I was blessed with the opportunity to crawl for the first time it was with a Deadbolt after that I bought the Axial SCX10 2 Blazer ... thinking bout the getting the whole Axial line.
Change the ESC, wheels, tires and radio…you’ll thank me! Really opened up the capability of this entry level drawer!
AWESOME REVIEW THANK YOU
Another great review. Well done, fine sir! 👍✌️
Thank you kindly and glad you enjoyed it!
Bought my dad a deadbolt last month, threw a set of pre-mounted hyrax g8s on it. It handily outcrawled my Base Camp. I was pleasantly surprised, it’s still a great platform. Something to be said for simplicity.
That's great to hear! Thanks for watching!
The deadbolt will always be a amazing truck. Like you said, it has so much potential.
I agree with what you said though.
For the cost difference... just give us metal links, and universal axle shafts.
I'd pay the extra.
But...
All in all.
We all love the deadbolt.
Great review sir.
Haha.
Thanks man! Have a great day!
As an owner of a 10.2 not so stock deadbolt. I'm glad it's sticking around. Great platform
Glad you like it! I think people were just hoping for something new from Axial.
@@scalebuildersguild oh definitely! Even I was, but this is a solid platform for anyone that is looking to start in the world of rc at a pretty decent price range. So it kind of makes sense.
Always enjoy your builds Bro. Dive in an build!
I hope to start soon!
Yes, please do a project!!! Love projects!
Great review Matt!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I was really hoping that due to the increase in price it would have been "upgraded" on something if not a few things. I am glad I watched this video before going into purchasing one. I don't have a hobby shop locally so I do a lot of my purchases online blind to seeing before buying. I really appreciate the honest reviews and information you provide to hobbyist like myself.
Glad I could help with my reviews and save you some $! Thanks for watching!
my favourite thing about it being scx10 ii based is that it guarantees stock scx10 ii parts availability for a long time into the future
As far as being dependable and durability of a rc the cxt10 ll is one of the best I love mine iv had no problems with it other than striping the steering horn out my fault it took a 30 foot tumble highly recommended
I finally got my first 1/10 scale truck about a month ago and chose the basecamp due to portals and the fact that the gen 2 is being fazed out slowly but this makes me thing otherwise….
With having started on the og 10 DB and selling it, I grabbed a 10.2 DB years ago and even still drive it when I can I would have loved to add a 10.3 to the stable. While I have my bronco and my version of an all out 10.2, the deadbolt makes for a very good loaner that can be learned on and beaten up by newbies.
It's definitely a great loaner truck. Thanks for watching!
YOU ARE RIGHT! ESPECIALLY IF YOU GET IT WITH THE 50% OFF COUPON. THAT IS WHY I GOT THE SCX10ii DURING THE SPRING SALE FOR $200
Of COURSE it’s project worthy…selfishly I’ll take any opportunity to encourage you to entertain me with another awesome project! 👍✌️
My fav is a redcat gen 8. They are big and make a huge deal on the trails. I don't have a dedicated crawler so I'd love win one
I say yes on doing some mods, an upgrades on your new blue deadbolt
Cool the SCX10-2 is still very much alive. 👍🏼👍🏼
thanks for another great axial video ! yes make it a project thanks
Matt please do a build on this truck . I bought one of the green ones . I can’t get any inspiration on the build tho . A little assistance in the form of a vid series would be awesome !!! Thanks for all you do Matt
👍 Thanks for watching!
This started my crawling and now it is a monster with a little work have done lots of upgrades
Very cool!
The more options the better of course however... being someone who loves their 10.2... i think the 10.3 + TRx4 are better starter options.. even for someone new to the hobby. I'd say save a little more money and it'll be worth it.
10.2 drawbacks in my opinion:
- Stock gears / shimming the ar44
- shocks, leaky.. leaky leaky... Most do but.. so far after 5 kits..... so far trx4 gts and axial 10.3 shocks have been great.
- plastic panhard
Nice video! good job.
I love my neon green Deadbolt. A great entry level crawler.
Definitely!
I have the original gen one SCX10 Deadbolt and it's still box stock and going strong. I would say buy one and enjoy one of the best proven platforms out there.
Good to hear!
I love it great release! Blue looks awesome in the deadbolt!
I think so too!
You should do a cheap upgrade build on this new deadbolt. Good video man!
Thanks! I might do so, just depends on timing.
I have been playing with getting a 1/10 Deadbolt after having built up an SCX24 Deadbolt. It would still be fun to have, but (insert my Axial RTR rant), a kit is the only way I could be pulled into this, as Matt inferred it's a basic RC and my flavor has matured to something more advanced. Still would be a fun build to learn with for sure.
Would it be rude of me to mention the VS4-10 new release is only about $ 70.00 more, and a budget combo or a Fusion would be well worth the extra money. Granted a Servo and RX/TX is also needed so not really an apples to apples comparison, but a much better investment in the long run. Also gets you past the RTR learning curve that might leave a burning feeling. ✌
The scx10ii is a great option. I was very disappointed at the scx10iii's performance, although it obviously is the more attractive of the two. I just bought 2 of these front axles, a 3 gear trans and I'm putting them onto a 4ws capra cage. I can't wait to see what it can do.
Cool! Hope it works out for you!
Thank goodness Axial brought these back, I would much rather have a deadbolt over a base camp any day.
This vehicle is big fun . Mods are cheap and easy to do with big results . I had to get a C10 and I'll probably get a jeep .
Windex works wonders releasing the glue on the tires. I saved some canyon trails that way.
Excellent review as always. Truck looks great but like you very surprised by the high price compared to the Base Camp.
I was definitely surprised, but what do I know... I don't do the costing.
Great truck at a great price. Not many a truck I have seen that can out perform it out of the box. Straight axle guy here. The new vanquish Straight axle kit is a winner too In My book
Thanks for watching!
For the money I would still buy a RedCat Gen 8ii. My Gen8ii, I added the factory light kit, replaced the stock esu and motor. Replaced it with a Hobbywong 1080 and Holmes Hobby Crawlmaster 13t brushed can on day of purchase. All under 550 Canadian. The crawling performance and speed modulation is fantastic, running it on 3s lipos.
Axial, Traxxas, and Team Associates entry rtr crawlers are way overpriced with what you get. Especially when Redcat and other Chinese brands are making good performance 1 10th scale crawlers for 75 to 120 US cheaper then the major brand offerings.
These brands really need drop the pricing on there basic entry RTRs, especially when you can buy Axials and Traxxas for 100 to 150 off during Christmas sales or manufacture rebate flash sales throughout the year. Proving that are overpricing them deliberately from the get go.
Price, Scout II body, inner fenders, and no body clips are the main selling points of the Gen8 V2. I can't wait for mine to be here, going to run it stock through the winter and go brushless next year.
@@mattymoe2239 you won't regret the purchase, plus Redcat, Treal, and Club 5 racing make alot of good upgrades for it.
I love the Club5 sliders, 73 grill, and mudflaps. Treal has some awesome weights.
I'm not a huge fan of the RedCat, but I appreciate your suggestions! Thanks for watching!
@@scalebuildersguild I am not trying to convince anyone that redcat is better. It's definitely not without its faults and lack of features. A bit less refind in crawling performance compared to other entry 1 10th crawlers.
Just pointing out that for the price it comes in at, it has a beautiful licenced body and tires, inner fender wells. You get alot more visual complete scale truck then a entry axial or traxxas tr4. Yes they might perform better but leave alot lacking in bang for buck in my opinion.
Yet if I wanted to spend around a grand plus on a crawler. It wouldn't be axial or traxxax. I would get a vanquish kit and build it to my liking.
When I saw a blurb about a new Deadbolt this morning, I was a bit excited; it's something I'd consider starting my kids off on. That said, between the price and the sheer amount of plastic on it, it's hard to call it a good deal for me. $50 more gets you metal links and a more modern platform in the Base Camp, which considering the time and money involved in upgrading probably makes it worth it unless you really, really want a straight axle rig.
I like the Basecamp for a starter truck...definitely a solid choice. Thanks for watching!
IF YOU GET IT WITH THE 50% OFF COUPON IT IS DEFINITELY WORTH IT FOR THE KIDS OR A LOANER. FOR $340? NOT SO MUCH. I WOULD BUY A BASECAMP OVER THIS FOR $30 MORE.
Excellent review! But does it still come with the Steer Horns in the extra parts bag?
Ha! Those days are over. Thanks for watching!
I was considering the SCX10II as my first 1/10 scale. Ultimately I went with the Gatekeeper kit though.
Solid choice !I hope you like it!
@@scalebuildersguild it’s a blast; I love it.
Yes I love my 1:9 Wraith! Matt I love all your videos brother!
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
okay I thought I was insane when I saw this on my newsletter from horizon hobby
I like this truck. My deadbolt is my favorite scx24 (also it's the only one working 🤔) y'all have a badass day 🤘
Glad you like it and have a badass day yourself 🤘
for me i can try to use the Deadbolt as a rock bouncer, they in my opinion a similarity to rock bouncer, and with 40 mph as max
299$ would work The Deadbolt is really cool there’s some killer builds out there for shore.. I can’t wait to see what axial dose for a kit Version soon .. like the UMG 10II or the Jeep xj .. Kit Version 6x6 would be a where the money 💰 is UMG 🤛.
These are still great options even in 2022
That’s pea soup green or….baby poop green for us parental types.
Yuck!
Although it's only $50 cheaper than the Base Camp, I think that $50 savings should immediately go into "scale" upgrades! I'd love to see a "Budget Scale Build" video series of this truck, where every upgrade component costs less than $45 or $50. (For example: I just bought some metal beadlocks WITH really sticky tires for only $39 plus tax for the set of four, on Amazon. And maybe find a $50 "scale" body (magnet mounted so no body clips are seen). I think a "Budget Scale Build" series could be really fun!
Cool idea, thanks!
@@scalebuildersguild Welcome! I love the channel and your builds!
Scx10ii still one of the hobbies favorite.
Thanks for posting SIR. A great first truck but sad the price is what it is. Definitely better value in my opinion with the base camp. Take care sir hope you have a great weekend 🇬🇧🇨🇦🕊️✌🏼🤩👍🏼🤙🏼
Thanks for watching! It's definitely a great first truck.
Would it really be a horizon product if they didnt do a rerelease and just change the rtr electronics barely and raise the price again?
😬
Axial scx10 2 deadbolt is a very good brand and trail/rock crawler with a few upgrades ,the company Axial is the founder of trail/rock crawlers of the world,i like all there rc cars the only thing in all these years the still swing the ball in the mist with the gap between body and front bumper that,s all my opinion greetings from belgium
And now I feel old, since I have a room full of original Scx10's...
And vaterra ascenders, for some reason...🤠
I just got a brand new SCX10ii Deadbolt. I started driving it today and noticed that both front and rear driveshafts have a good wobble to them. The wobble goes from the output universal joints at the transmission all the way down the shafts. Has anyone else had this issue with the SCX10ii? I have an original SCX10 that never had this problem. Update, I looked closer and the wobble is coming from the transmission outputs, it's not a problem with the actual plastic shafts. The bearings are brand new so I wonder what's causing it? Maybe an aftermarket, allow trans case would fix it.
Amazed to see that Axial thinks plastic links are acceptable in 2022. Even at that price point.
Edit: Just saw they went back to dogbones too, amazing.
Matt is right!! Better to choose 10.3 base
What's the difference between this and the outgoing deadbolt? Which is still in stock at my local hs for the same price as this "new" version. Cheers keep up the great content 🇨🇦
The only difference is revised electrics. Thanks for watching!
Great review as always. 👍🏼
I feel like this was a big let down. Seems like steps in the wrong direction.
Thanks for watching!
I still have the original scx10 and it's still capable and a great truck👍😃👍
Good to hear!
It's still the same reliable truck a starter rig should be. My problem is that Axial has done revisions to other chassis without publicizing it. This has nothing new, just "updated" (relabeled electronics) electronics. Yet the price went up by $30 USD after it already had an increase this year. The honcho left the market at 349.99 and this is only $10 short of that.
The 10.2 platform is my favorite, but this should've been moved to the 10.3 line for a refresh.
Although I would have loved to see universal shafts, I am ok with the plastic links. Mainly because it seems like everyone always replaces their links weather they came with metal or plastic. Kinda like how people ask for upgrade shocks on element and trx4 rigs even tho the stock shocks are some of the best.
Fair enough! That's an interesting perspective, so much appreciated. Thanks for watching!
Ouch, I suppose I live in that decade. But, in my defense, I was stationed overseas in a pretty inhospitable place for a number of years. I never wanted the hassle of mailing LiPos to my, uh, location. As a result, I’m behind the power curve on power. See what I did there?
I guess I’ll have to take the plunge though. Thanks for this great video.
Thanks for watching! And yes... I caught the joke 😂. Hopefully, you're located in a much more hospitable place now!
Nice color.
Nice Axial get back to basics with a good entry level Truck but a bit to expensive versus the base camp.With a price less 100 bucks versus the base camp it makes more sense.Maybe Axial make the base camp more expensive to sell more SCX 10 ll.
A deadbolt is now 340. For 300 you can get the new element for 10 less the gen8 v2 for 30 more a trx4 sport for 50 more the base camp. The deadbolt needs to drop to 250 to even be considered
Love the blue, always hated the olive one, should have put better axles and metal links.
Well I was hoping for deadbolt on the scx103 platform and the color is baby poop green
Scx10ii was axial’s best truck ever released in my opinion
So for an additional $50 you can by the next level platform and save yourself some time and headaches in having to upgrade a whole bunch of plastics? Makes a lotta dollars into common cents. Excellente review.
Thanks for watching!
Ive got two scx24, I want so bad a scx10, base camp seem a good deal but expensive 600$ + canadian, this one looks really nice! i want one!
I prefer the Basecamp, but that's just me.
@@scalebuildersguild thx for the info!
New to the hobby. I picked up the rtr Capra 1.9 on sale for 299 instead of this truck... I know the capra is a totally different but I want to make sure I made the right decision lol
If you’re happy, then that’s the best decision!
I think it looks more like a fresh un ripe banana sir. Kidding am liking the blue. And the deadbolt is full of free mods
Bought this one yesterday and done everything I wanted it todo out of the box out performed my 2 buddy’s trx4 sport and all the other $500 dollar plus traxxas crawlers they all said “they got ripped off buying traxxas”
Glad to hear it! Have fun!
I would like to see a new project on this!
👍 Thanks for watching!
I think the scx10ii is still popular and relevant because it has straight axles instead of portals.
To be brutally honest, I will go and pick up the Redcat Gen8 Scout every day over this truck, the low price, scale details, licensed body, clipless body, fully tubbed, true beadlocks, portal axles, etc. make it much more worth the money spent 🤷♂️
It's nice to have choices. Thanks for watching!
Doing the price to $250US honestly would have been the best okay here. Start with an SCX24, nice to the deadbolt, then move to the 10.3. it would have created an in-brand hobby path. At this price, though, it completes with their top-of-stack 1:10 product.
Thanks for watching and I appreciate your comment!
What would be the best replacement for the stock dog bones that axial puts in these rtrs?
Check out Locked Up RC
Axial makes good ones,
RC4WD makes cheap ones, Vanquish makes excellent ones.