The Ultimate Axial Jeep Gladiator Stage 3

[@markvasseur961]

Stage 4 definitely, the trailer and accessories would make it a package

[@fredrieger5226]

It might be a stretch, but I'd really like the rooftop tent to pop up when you're at the mall!

[@HBGEB]

Yes 👍.

[@Tyler-es]

Its tough to make a fold out/up tent, just got done with one for my car and it took a while just for the fabric, not including the frame.

[@Gonzo_Rc]

Those lines do get pretty long lol

[@DieselJLUJeep]

Awesome mall crawler you never know when you have to get out in a hurry

[@wesmadebuilds681]

You need a lot more anodized red, just like the real one in my neighborhood. Makes it much easier to find in the mall parking lot.

[@lsswaptheworld9092]

Totally the coolest build ever! I would add a roof top light bar. Who doesn't love a jeep?

[@Basshertz13]

Digging the Mall runner, the logo down the side is a great touch. I don’t know how much more scale you can make a Mall crawler look but you nailed it !!!

[@boldrbangr9834]

My Gladiator build is similar including the CCH bumpers, etc. I cut out the window tint on the 2 front doors & the windshield to better see the interior, which I detail painted, added a pup & a more scale drivers head amputated from a 7" figure. Plan to add the Axial Tuff Stuff OL kit & some PE door hinges painted body color. Great job, love the graphics!

[@hemistormrc]

That’s a very nice accessory kit, agreed that painting it black tones it down nicely. 😁👍🏼

[@scalebuildersguild]

The gray just didn’t look right to me for some reason!

[@andymarshall4014]

Can tell you’ve been sitting on this with the rc/pc rig not painted yet.. lol gladiator looking good for the mall crawl shootout

[@Stickies72]

The only thing missing is the SBG driver, I think it would be a great touch to put some Abercrombie and Fitch gear on your driver or maybe a nice Holister hoodie as this is a mall crawler and those two brands would be fitting. That is a fantastic looking build, as always your attention to detail is outstanding!! Thank you for always putting out amazing content, during these somewhat boring days stuck at home you have been a beacon of entertainment for all of us tiny truckers!!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

That's why I left it open-ended for a 4th episode! 😉

[@GhostYT_lat]

Needs "POP UP, UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS!!!"

[@bigandcoolrcschool294]

9:10 you forgot to say to the mall! lol.

[@thomasries1458]

I enjoy your video. I just got the RTR Gladiator SCX10 3 and enjoying it. I am doing some upgrades. I will post some photos when done.

[@yvonthibault6041]

I really like this series that you did about the Gladiator. I liked it so much I went and got the Jeep for my self. Your mod. are Great!! I will put a lot of the mod you have done here on my Jeep. I am just getting back in R/C Truck now because of what you did here with the Gladiator. I Hope that you will make a Stage 4 very soon. Like a aluminum roof rack and light bar, Better shocks, we also need a canoe 19 Inc. long to put on the roof rack of course. Mabey cut down the driver side window to make it look like the window is down 3/4 of the way. PS. I also like the photo editing video that you are doing for the viewers, Great Ida and you are doing a Great job there also. Thanks for your commitment and your Video's specially the one on the Gladiator.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the kind words! I’ll likely do a stage 4 in the coming weeks.

[@cameron6471]

A build this good needs a really good video. Lucky for the gladiator, the best videographer in the hobby also happens to be its builder! Nice build, Matt! Always fun seeing what you come up with.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks 👍

[@Brian_Mowry__BMOW71]

Knocked it out of the park! Great job on the vinyl work! Nice overland kit from Axial, but my Knight Customs JT kit is already printed and mounted on mine! Love the look of the VP axles! They are my need list!

[@williamhaway4083]

A stroll through the mall on the first of the month would be a classic RUN VIDEO!

[@UnboxingPower]

Very amazing !!! Please more of this Greetings from a German RC Guy

[@josephlameris7097]

Stage 4!!! 120mm shocks and 2.2 wheels/tires!!!

[@foproy]

They make this stuff for painting table top minis that is just basically super thin black paint that can make creases pop that i think would do wonders weathering the axe handles.

[@ConditionZero76]

Love the upgrades!! Only thing I didn't care for is how the rear bumpers sitting below the body (the gap ) they didn't design it in a way to sit flush it appears ?

[@floppywarhammer6748]

Great work Matt, I'm always amazed with the level of detail you put into your trucks, small details = big impact 👍

[@BROtheBRAWLER]

i modified my gladiators gearbox a little,now with 2WD / 4WD option,also with Drive/Neutral option for reving with sound module on neutral ;)

[@timvanasen6711]

I found your video to say I just got the tuff stuff kit for my Gladiator with SSC fishing pole, water jug, cooler, storage bin & 2 sleeping bags so mine will be loaded down for a trip to the mall lol 😆👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Pick me up a Cinnabon while you're at the mall 😂.

[@scalecrawlnl]

Continued epic output, thank you ✌😁 Add roofrack & scale goodies, you get thirsty...at the Mall: tailgating extras 👌

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

AWESOME Mall Crawler Matt!!! 👍👍 Even looks like it CAN go Off Road too. Totally digging those FAT Manly Tires!! And of course, all your touches and details... Beautiful!!! 👊💯😊 Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@HBGEB]

Those bumpers are super accurate.

[@printer1105]

Painting the door seams woukd have added more realism I think. Great build.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@shafiqjan1474]

Shouldn't it have a sound module so one can idle aggressively when waiting at the mall? 🤔

[@paulschryer9571]

Hey Matt, you need to rotate the right-front headlight, it is sitting crooked on the bezel ! 😲 Simply thought I would point that out, not trying to be over-critical, but it bugs me. Did you notice !?? 😉

[@akawazzupwitdat1543]

You definitely have the skills to pay the bills👍 absolutely inspiring 🍻🇨🇦

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you so much 👍

[@timvanasen6711]

Great looking rig Matt really has the Mopar affect for "going to the mall" 🎼 grandma got run over by a Gladiator walking to her car at the mall, you can say their's no such thing as Mopar butt as for me & grandpa we believe...lol 😆 I couldn't resist, stage 4 huh it's your rig do whatever you want 😎👍

[@donnietice3882]

I think that you should put a roof light bar on it and maybe if you can print it out a couple of spotlight on the sides by the mirrors are!

[@moosejawrc]

Yes ALL THE STAGES!

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

When you print your own parts what type of filament do you use ABS? Want to start to print my own. Need tips and what to use

[@scalebuildersguild]

I use simple PLA, not as bad off-gassing as ABS.

[@bigandcoolrcschool294]

FINALLY! i'm so glad to see you post on this again! Glad it finally....., well, just.... finally.

[@jonlaird5082]

Alot of off-road overland/mall crawlers in my area all have oversized rims and low profile 'aggressive' tread tires. But like my buddy says 'yet he's the freak at the mall when he pulls up in his beat up k5 on 16 in rims and 44 in tires' lol.

[@Bucky5068]

Where did you get the "GLADIATOR" for the tailgate? I am building a Gladiator to match my 1:1. Thank you! Great build!

[@Overland_RC]

That rig is looking super cool! I think you need to take it to the mall for a quick run around the parking lot. Your camera really didn't like the color of those sand ladders at first.

[@powcar91]

"let's go to the mall" Robin Sparkles.

[@sprather84]

MALL CRAWLING AT ITS FINEST 💯

[@MadHouseRc]

Definitely need a stage 4

[@Evan_Moore61]

I’m definitely going to look into getting a Cricut now. Painting and masking it Hemistorm style is a real pain and I don’t have the patience he does. With over 5 hours into just the Gatekeeper side panels, and the roof and hood yet to mask off, a Cricut would save me a lot of headache.

[@stabbyjosh7931]

Are you going to add a little shadowing in the seams around the doors and hinges?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Perhaps. I'm not always a fan of how that looks.

[@stabbyjosh7931]

@@scalebuildersguild yeah, i can admit it looks horrible as often as it looks good. But id suspect with your expertise, you could make it look good. I'm more of a dirty wash, then remove all you can, so it's more of a subconscious hint of a shadow.

[@jhawk1985]

Thats one nice rig you built there Matt 👍

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

Looks very sharp, love that design

[@markvasseur961]

Man , I get to the end of the video and see them axles , absolutely Awesome .

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you like them!

[@justinluczak5611]

This thing looks amazing. It makes me wanna get one! Did you ever do a running video of it? I was looking through the channel and couldn’t find one.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Sorry, that was sold before I got to it.

[@hemitj]

Love your build! Looks great. Curious about your overland trailer build

[@zflyzone]

Great job on your build. Looks killer!!!

[@Nickwillfixit]

Missing a sound system, but a really nice build, looking forward to stage 5 when finished.

[@thomasries1458]

I got a ntfh obby winch and can not get it wired up. I got a metal snow plow shovel axial scx10 and also like to get it wired up.

[@CrawlTalkRun]

Spare wheel and tire in the bed? On like a 30ish degree mount like baja / koh

[@dannyovigo6005]

I haven't gotten mines yet but the more stages the better until it's complete so by the time I get mines I should have most of what you added already 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@adamhirerc78]

That things looking awesome 🤘👍 SBG decal on all my scale rigs

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

Looks very sharp

[@BlindGuyRc]

Damn. Thats a great looking gladiator. Love those axles haha. Great over all style to that truck. I dont even think it needs much more. Its a great clean rig. As always man. Anazing work. Stage 4 should just be the trail run haha. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ as always. 👍👍😎

[@mayhemsghost7813]

Yes!!! Been waiting for this one! Now I'm going to the mall....

[@black_widow_overland]

LOVE IT !!!! I can't wait to get my JT rc. Gonna make it match my 1:1. I'll take that sticker sheet if your not gonna use it. lol.

[@mikemcnevin1785]

Yes, do a stage 4!

[@Nitro_Octane_Dually]

Love your Jeep Gladiator!!!

[@marcusleader283]

those are some HUGE tires

[@Poizdrc]

I cant wait to see the trail video to thr mall. But you should def have smashed in quarters. Every trail ride ive been on where a JT was there, they either A: smashed in the quarter and or door in front of thr back tire, or B: they high centered... lol good times

[@owenringwald4935]

may you do an update on the trx 4 sport with the umg body , thanks great video

[@2006k6]

As usual great build and video you really do add something to the sport I get a lot of great ideas from your videos love it.

[@motowrx]

question: What is the approximate retail cost of this rig, now ? Thanks

[@scalebuildersguild]

I wouldn’t want to do the calculation myself!

[@bobbiehighsmith4780]

Do you know it's a rough ride to the mall👍👍👍

[@gasolinediesel972]

Yeah, them curbs are pretty steep. lol.

[@tonyrivers1456]

Now I’m wondering if I could but that roof top thing on my deadbolt

[@joseperezpaz9986]

Cool looking rig!

[@richletourneau4628]

I’m ready for stage 4!

[@jeffwarren392]

Which Cricut do you have. I thought about getting one to make paint masks with.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Explore Air 2.

[@markvasseur961]

Graphics look great, loving this build, man I have to find a way to get me one, a 1 tob1 would be absolutely fantastic as well.

[@jimkrug2586]

Such a good looking truck right out of the box....now it's next level for sure. Looking forward to the first video of it out on the trails. I have a shiny new red Gladiator too and upgrades arriving daily in the mail. Can't wait to get to work on mine. :-)

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks 👍

[@brenttasa3291]

Looks great like always

[@ridgerc5976]

So if you had to choose between the two, would it be the JT or the JL?

[@scalebuildersguild]

JL. A little less wheelbase is a lot more versatile. They’re both great and easy to customize though!

[@marcauel85]

What would you think about and overlander roof rack?

[@rcbloke1766]

Looks awesome looking forward to the running videos 👍

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

Where did you get those kits

[@mojaverc1585]

I love this thing and this little series

[@rishacircuit1594]

May I ask what you used to weather the traction boards?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Vallejo pre-mixed acrylic wash and Mig pigment powder.

[@pwrofgrayskull]

Running video next! Also, obviously YES to Stage 4. Is there a Stage 4 or running video? I better search again in case I missed it.

[@scalebuildersguild]

No, I've left this go for a while, but I might come back to it!

[@TPDazzle]

Add a scale orange Julius cup and a Cinnabon bag. Then you'd be a true Mall Crawler.

[@shadowsystemsrc9389]

Scale Mall backdrop to put behind it on the shelf.

[@SldgeHammr]

A small recommendation, tint the back window a bit!

[@eltonsanabria9844]

Can you put the battery in the front?

[@scalebuildersguild]

No.

[@eltonsanabria9844]

Good work please stage 4

[@johngrant1337]

Great Looking Jeep Pick-em-up truck

[@Andy_C_aka_Cliff_McCrawl]

Perfect for crawling the parking lot...of King of the Hammers!

[@woodland_rc4712]

Maybe add the RC4wd ARB fridge/freezer. I picked one up for mine.

[@koenoder4323]

What Cricut products are you using for lexan?

[@scalebuildersguild]

For Lexan? I use vinyl I got on Amazon.

[@robbiebobster9672]

Love the tuff stuff kit, very disappointed that Horizon don't post to Australia.

[@kinslersrccustoms6945]

To make this the Ultimate Mall crawling grocery getter I think you need a overlanding trailer so you can get 16 month supply of groceries in the back LOL. Looks amazing

[@Tyler-es]

You could have left the tent gray and put a flat clear over it and added James Baroud decals.

[@FredPilarczyk]

Just found your channel. I recently picked up a SCX10 III, though looking at yours I think I'll have to park way back in the mall until I do some upgrades.

[@WorkingInTech]

Really like this truck, great mods!

[@bigforkluresllc1521]

What model cricut machine do you have? Gotta get me one.

[@lalondor]

what kind of winch it's that one do you have a link?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Should be in the description below!

[@ChuckTSeeker]

Did you ever take this truck out and do a run with it or was it just for show? Can't find the video if you did? By the way great build i hope to start mine soon!..

[@BradleyMcCarty]

You left the mountain bike out of the video! I'm starting to see those everywhere. First saw it on rc girl's video. Just got mine in the mail today. Printing a spare tire rack to hold it on the back of my ultimate mall crawler, a TRX-4 G500!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I think it came out looking sweet!👌😎👍