Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! We all had fun that day, and no one froze to death! Merry Christmas, eh.

Thanks for the watch and the awesome comment. I hope you and your family have a Merry Merry Christmas way down there in Va. Beach, with or without snow. LOL. Cheers!

Awesome. Keep us posted. Last summer my og transmission finally crapped out. I couldn't find parts, so now the Barrage has an old SCX10ii tranny (LCX grey plastic kind) with a full blown Holmes Crawlmaster motor. It actually works quite well. LOL.

I’ve been thinking about upgrading to an SCX10 ii transmission and a Holms Hobbies torquemaster 35T or something similar. Of course if I could afford it, I would just go straight to a brushless setup 😁. I will try to remember to let you know when I get it done.

@@blue2824 I tried the brushless route with the Fusion SE in one of my other trucks. It ran nice, but only lasted a year before water got in and wrecked the motor, causing me to throw it all out, including the ESC part that still worked. Not good for the kind of crawling I do.

Excellent! Thanks for the comment.

You've got it right. 180 is all you need for a truck. Any further than that and it would be pulling in the wrong direction. You rarely need more than about 100 degrees, in fact. Cheers and thanks for the question.

@@sorrypetetheband7286 thanks!

Thanks 👍 CC. People like to see crashes and I am happy to oblige. LOL. Cheers!

LOL. Works from coast to coast in our great country. Thanks for watching and commenting eh.

Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍 Now it's back to Ontario!

Thanks for the comment. It really is a beautiful trail, in a beautiful forest, in a beautiful province! Cheers!

Thanks, will do, jose8079! I don't flim as much as I used to, but out here on PEI it's impossible not to get the camera out, when you see all the gorgeous nature.

Thanks so much, again, jose8979. Prince Edward Island truly is an amazing place. And the weather is sooooo nice in July and August. January, not so much LOL. Cheers.

Thanks, iRC. I appreciate you noticing how hard I work to mix up the angles and perspectives and stuff. If possible everyone should visit Atlantic Canada once. It's so special out here. The scenery...the seafood!!!

Thanks 👍 Great bunch of people. So fun to trail with them.

Thanks! The whole island is beautiful like this. It's incredible. So lucky to be here. Cheers eh!

Thanks so much CC. Between cycling and RC trailing (and eating tons of seafood) I'm just having the best time out here. LOL.

My goodness it's lush on PEI. Rich soil, lots of sun and rain. Wish there were more rocks LOL. I too was surprised how the Comanche was able to keep driving up to the roof in creek water. Don't know where it found traction. Cheers!

Thank you, meer. I appreciate the comment.

Thanks, RCT. Pretty hot that day, but the cool of the woods made it a wonderful hike.

Yup. My first ever tenth-scale RC body. Beat up as hell but not ready to be put out to pasture. Thanks for your support!

Glad you enjoyed it, ka. We had a lot of fun that day. So lucky to have such great RC friends. Cheers!

Thanks!

Thank you so much 😀

Thanks so much. I really appreciate the comment, basheuff.

Seems like a long time ago. The woods look SO different now -- an intense jungle. Thanks for the comment and sub. Cheers, Bas Heuff!

Thanks so much for the fine comment. Great question. I will not go into how I USED to try (and fail) to waterproof my receivers and just tell you what I do now, which works 100% for me, is easy, and cheap. I take the circuit board out and throw away the case. I connect the servo, throttle, and light plugs and paint the board, plugs-in, brushing on four or five coats of thick latex paint, letting it dry thoroughly between coats. Then I Shoe Goo it somewhere, and maybe paint it again. Also important -- my friends and I seal our tires so that water never gets in. In other words, we do NOT vent our tires. ESCs and lipo batteries are waterproof out of the box, therefore not a concern. Waterproof servos are a good idea. Here's a link to the paint I used. One can is enough to last several lifetimes for me and all my friends. www.amazon.ca/Multi-Purpose-Paint-Flat-236-N1976730/dp/B09DDCBCCN/

The NaturallyRC Orange Truck Deets: BODY Pro Line Comanche Lexan shell Custom interior, driver figure, and dog Element Trailwalker rollbar Vanquish Bumpers MyTrickRC Attack lightbar Staples key card winch Homemade fire extinguishers CHASSIS Axial SCX10 III Base Camp Builders Kit SSD Trail King Shocks and Springs Amazon 25kg Steering Servo Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster Sport 550 16T 5-slot brushed motor Flysky GT5 Transmitter Flysky A3 Receiver HobbyWing 1080 ESC 2200mAh 3S Gens Ace Lipo TIRES, FOAMS, WHEELS Pro Line Grunt Military Style 4.3" tires (sealed) Assortment of Crawler Innovations dual stage foams SSD Stamped Steelie 1.9 Beadlocks

I might also add that waterproofing includes drying my rig after every wet trail run, making sure the diffs and gearbox have a good fresh supply of Marine Grease, and keeping all the chassis moving parts well oiled at all times. It can be time consuming, especially if you don't like doing maintenance on your truck, but I enjoy it, so it's not a chore for me.

@@NaturallyRC Thank you so much for the reply, sir! Im just new to the RC world, got a TRX4M last year and want to move to 1/10 scale and do some trail runs too! You just gave me all the informations that I need about RCs and water proofing! May I also ask if you guys have experience with element enduro sendero SE? That’s the one I’m planning to get for my first 1/10. Durability wise and maintenance? Or would you recommend something else like the axial basecamp 10.3? Planning stick with the RTRs first. Thanks again for the very informative reply! Hope to see more videos from you since I find it very relaxing and is helping me with my mental health situation.

It saddens me when I see overly-complicated RC trucks break down on the trail, ruining the fun for the unfortunate owner. Therefore I strongly prefer RCs with a one-speed gearbox, no dig, no locking/unlocking diffs -- no fancy stuff in other words. This makes the SE a model that I approve of, especially since the Element Enduro is a good solid platform that gets better with each new version. Basically, you can't go wrong with an Element (I owned one once). To save money, however, the SE comes with metal bushings instead of bearings and I am concerned about how soon those bushings will wear out. That said...even the best bearings don't last forever and must be replaced when you punish trucks like we do around here. If a person is willing and confident replacing the SE's bearings with bushings -- no problem. And neither would it be expensive if you buy the bearings in ten packs from Amazon like I do. If you would prefer a truck that comes fully loaded with bearings, is robust and easy to maintain, the Axial Base Camp is a strong choice. Lastly, I am so glad to read that my videos help you relax, and cope with the pressures we face these days. I take mental health issues seriously, vis a vis diagnosis, treatment and acceptance. I can name dozens of friends and family who have in the past or are now benefitting from professional assistance, so I hope you look into whatever resources are available to you. NaturallyRC videos are only part of the solution LOL. Cheers and stay in touch.

Thank you, JCH. Good luck building the yellow version of this unique vehicle, if you decide to go that way.

They must be from NORTHERN Ontario (Canada). I've seen them driving around half-naked like that in the dead of winter! Hardy souls. LOL. Thanks for the watch and the comment. Cheers, eh.

I know eh. So funny. He honestly thought that gatehouse was a Tims. Moments on the trail like that live forever. Thanks for the comment.

Thank you, elderyoung! Cheers!

Glad you think so! Thanks for the comment and support.

@@NaturallyRC You really deserve more subs, keep it up!

@@elderyoung416 Thanks!

Thanks. The guys I trail with are the best ever. No trash talk, no competitiveness, helpful and supportive as hell. I'm one hundred percent in favour of the Cracker Barrell Dig, or Dunkin Donuts Dig, or Cheesecake Factory Dig. 😄😄

Thanks for all the positive emojis!

Thanks very much. Awesome footage is easy when your friends show up with such amazing trucks. Cheers!

Glad you enjoyed it watching, and that it provided a peaceful experience for you. Cheers!

More to come! I cannot thank you enough for your support. Have a great day.

Thanks so much. What a super fun day it was. Love your avatar, naturally. 😁😁

Thank you!

It would work, but it's better suited to rock crawlers, as it has gobs of torque, robust gears and waterproofing you don't need for drifting. For drifting I would choose a servo with a faster response time. The faster the better. Cheers.

Thanks. This truck continues to turn heads every time I trail it -- which is during the winter months only.

Thank you!

Thanks. Except for a couple of man-made sections big enough for a bicycle, all the tenth scale obstacles and narrow twisty trails were built and/or blazed by me and my trusty shovel, axe, saw, etc. This forest loop is very popular and we RC guys are lucky to have such a great place to trail, so close to the big city. Cheers and thanks.

Is the motor fine if it gets splashed with A LOT of water and mud? Or does that ruin it completely?

@@Cjmcoolem Great question. After about a year of using the Fusion I had to remove it and throw it away when the motor bearings started acting worn out, and the output shaft became wobbly. There's no way to take the unit apart, so I cut it in two with an angle grinder to discover that the entire insides were a corroded mess. Clearly, the end seal had failed allowing dirty water to get in, which ruined the motor. Since I plan to keep driving in dirty water, I have switched back to a two-part setup with a HW1080 and a Holmes Crawlmaster motor. Cheers.

@@NaturallyRC also is the off and on switch good to submerge or do I need to put it up higher?

@@Cjmcoolem The switch looks identical to the one that's been on the 1080 for years, and I have yet to see a switch get wrecked by water. That said, the higher up the better.

@@NaturallyRC sweet! Thanks for letting me know!