BIG FUN, Two ways! - HPI Baja5B Re-Release

[@OfficialHPI]

A massive thank you to Matt and Kpop for a fantastic series of Baja content! Thank you to DDM, Castle Creations and Reef RC for supplying the components! Thank you to all you HPI Baja enthusiasts who love to Baja!

[@scalebuildersguild]

And thank you, HPI! It's been an amazing experience being a part of the re-release and hope this leads to even more projects in the future!

[@masjuggalo]

Will the 5T be making a comeback? Asking for me (I would rather have the truck)

[@CopperCanyonTerrapins]

@@masjuggalo Kpop covers this in one of his videos. The answer is no. The molds for the body on the 5T were lost during the sale of the company. So it is highly unlikely the HPI version of the 5T will ever be re-released.

[@masjuggalo]

@@CopperCanyonTerrapins that seems kind of silly. Like how hard can it be to come up with a 1/5 scale truck body

[@allthingsmotorized1885]

petrol all day if you've got the space to run it because nothing beats the sounds and driving experience of a 2 stroke

[@daylightdies7194]

I’m electric all the way petrol is fine but it’s to noisy in today’s modern world and round my way what space we do have I’d like to keep by not upsetting the people who live around the park

[@gregorydobson4307]

2 stroke for me, I live on an airport approach flight path so no one gives a sh1t

[@clarkson427]

Which was faster?

[@mitsuman5555]

Nothing makes me happier than these RC KZbinr collabs

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks! We had a great time!

[@lockabar]

Back in the day I put together two 5b SS kits and I even have a 5t. I really love 1/5th scale gas buggies. Now I'm thinking of getting one of these rereleases to see what if anything they changed. In gas of course.

[@ScaledRC]

Such a cool build. I'd say you's fellas did HPI proud with those two amazing machines

[@DesertRockCrawler]

What a fantastic production, well done. I'd watch this for 2 hours

[@scalebuildersguild]

Wow! Thank you!

[@qrisemrc]

Looking at the video, I can't remember which channel it was, but it seems that it was filmed in the same place on the same day. But the feeling of the video is completely wrong. This is a really cool video.👍👍👍

[@trashpandacustoms400]

I used to dream about overpowering the gas version, but electric has come such a long way since the original release, I have to go electric.

[@glennjthompson332]

Make it (4WD) for the next version, if it ever built one?🤔

[@lwebius2111]

Ur have No Soul if U dont Use gasolin

[@Nun3zDanny3]

I guess but the run time deosnt compare at all. Gas runs for like 40 minutes on a tank

[@truthisweareallgonnadie.]

No gas doesn't. Maybe 15 to 20 mins depending on how it's drive with that said I can get 10000 mAh batteries and run the electric for 45 mins to 1hour I can get even bigger lipos and run longer if I wanted. Not to mention I can get 4 sets and before the ones in my baja r dead the ones on my super fast charger are done charging and ready to go. ​@@Nun3zDanny3

[@keqrou]

​@@glennjthompson332fuck no. Being rwd is the whole thing for bajas. It makes them different. Bajas are all about a lack of traction and skill over everything else. All these 4wd like the dblxe are too easy and feel emotionless. These bajas are dun because your constantly trying to keep it pointing forward.

[@troypostie1252]

Quality video. Epic camera skills. Sound is perfect and the timing...this was a joy to watch. More please Matt👍🤠👍

[@DDMSteveB]

Some of your best work yet Matt! Glad you finally got a more permanent fix for a large scale itch! They are very addictive. Such a great wrap to the series.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@ashleyconnelley556]

Been waiting on this since I saw K-pop’s video

[@RufusVIP]

Such a beautifully made video, it really captured the action and awoke longing for speed and roosting with a race-car! This flipped my switches and now I want one of these!!! Electric, btw, for the neighbours’ sake!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Agreed!

[@MrDOZA28]

The footage and music on both @kpopRc `s and this video are brilliant. For me, something feels like its missing without that distinctive sound and smell of running a Gas version. However the option of being able to run one of these without annoying people at a park is very appealing. Whatever you prefer, the fact that these are available again for more people to try is great. One of the best Rc`s ever produced. Great decision to re-re @OfficialHPI.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks! I'm a fan of the electric, but I can see the attraction to gas!

[@charleswatson3951]

Totally agree. If I had my own land etc.. places to run them conveniently then gas all the way!!! But in the real world I might have to get electric. Tbf I do have a gas 36cc rovan baja lol

[@MrDOZA28]

@Charles Watson I'd love to have a Brushless as well. I'd need to get plenty of batteries though 🤣

[@navigationmanship]

Made me laugh out loud! Having done both gas and electric in the day you composted very well! 😅😎

[@J33P4D00R]

Both of y'alls paint jobs are fantastic. I like the hits of purple in yours. I would be remiss not to say that the gas Baja 5B just sounds so Gooooood

[@woppaenginerring]

No driver figure. Josh will be impressed. Spectacular video!

[@laserbeam1620]

I got my first hobby grade rc in 1990. Had lots of rc cars and trucks since then. I never liked 2 strokes even though they always kicked my ass LOL. The sound is just terrible to my ears. I liked how instant the power of electric was even with its limitations. Brushless came along and changed the rc hobby and I love it! Zap for life LOL!

[@jerel6201]

When I first started RC it was the run times you could get with gas/nitro vs the NiCad/NiMh batteries that drew me to it. With today's battery tech that advantage is gone in my eyes. So you really gotta be addicted to the sound & smells of running Gas/Nitro to keep doing it.

[@daylightdies7194]

This is my take as well

[@DennisH22A]

Way way back in something like 2005-06 I was choosing between a tmaxx and emaxx. The emaxx run time was 9-11min. That made my decision relatively easy. Nowadays, with the way I drive, my kraton 6s lasts me 35-40min on 2 5200mah batteries and you can't even compare the performance. Still miss nitro though, the smell is nostalgic

[@scalebuildersguild]

Agreed!

[@craigengelman4534]

@@DennisH22A 2003 i got hpi savage raced clay track in monster truck / truggy . got sick of beating all the mt and got a 2007 hellfire kit . that hellfire mopped up everything never even started the stock motor yet . it still has the novarossi 28-8 legend motor with carbon 1/8 buggy pipe . it has the proline bypass shocks wich are the best shock ever made . i own 2 sandrails so id never want a r/c of one . i even still use my airtronics m8

[@johnroberts1.6rc82]

I like the sound and smell of the gas cars (and planes), at least for a bit, but the maintenance and tuning...I'd rather spend the time ripping around with electric!

[@lano5239]

idk this car just holds a special place in my heart. used to watch every video of them i could find on the internet to now owning 4 myself. this video gave me goosebumps. now i need a flux version too tho

[@HobbyPerfeXion]

Great vid! I was a little surprised how squirrelly that got in the jumps.

[@smallfact0ry921]

Matt: you and Korean-pop did a great job putting these together. I remember hpi released the original electric Baja for a few months then discontinued it. I am glad they brought it back. The video was amazing.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jonas-uz5np]

If only I knew where to run this thing... Probably still going to order one considering how awesome it looks. Thanks for that, MATT! ;)

[@ridgerc5976]

In the sand? And you didn't use your mystery box sand tires. Lol The Baja looks killer. Electric has my vote, less maintenance.

[@bazzani21]

Gotta say I love this video. Truly awesome. I am surprised by how short it is though

[@scalebuildersguild]

That's what she said 😂

[@overlandrcadventure]

Superb vid Matt,one day I hope to run my own Baja 5beast😎

[@MyraHodgkiss]

Great video, the slow motion makes the cars feel epic

[@RCRitterFPV]

This… this right here is epic camera work here. And the soundtrack… I’m strapped in, let’s go

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@thejeepinrealtor5742]

What a gorgeous video, Matt. Absolutely stunning.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@SwampersRC]

Love the loose tire at the end! Nice touch!

[@redroosterazrc]

“…and composting…”. Thank you for being green 😂. Great vid!

[@RcNickster709]

3:43 LOOK its a Sasquatch Oh no Wait... lmao.. awesome video Matt. I can defintely see why these rigs were so popular. Great fun for sure. Thanks for sharing

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@scalecrawlnl]

The Season 2022 Grand Finale 👍I'd go for the electric to quietly hoon around and the petrol powered because, and qouting here, "Braap braap braap". Thank you, top notch 💯

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@alterdcustomrc4512]

Great video! Just built the electric with a 1700kv 2028 with super spikes….nutz!!!!!

[@sofloflow]

Electric for me.

[@robinarmstrong9790]

Epic video, absolutely stunning.

[@fernandolopez-un7ys]

Seriously man this production is so good! 👏🏻

[@js64984]

Awesome! It’s got to be the petrol baja for me

[@zerokalvin2573]

For an HPI Baja its BRAP Squad all the way

[@mickd8188]

Your videos always make me have feelings... amazing 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@EriMCardenasRC]

Soundtracks always make the videos enjoyable 🎶kpop does the same

[@markhinkle3234]

Outstanding video and rigs!

[@88davidw]

Beautiful filming and editing as always. Hope your camera didn’t get too filthy with the muck spray. I think you should try and fit in a driver figure in your Baja 😊

[@ashleyconnelley556]

Whitch was awesome

[@frankmaze1972]

I have the 36cc but to keep the neighbors happy and gain reverse I'm getting the Max 5 800kv combo.

[@andymarshall4014]

I hope hpi payed you for this rerelease sales video 😂😂. Great work as always sirs ❤

[@scalebuildersguild]

No payment, but they gave me the Baja, so a pretty good exchange. Thanks for watching!

[@rjsv1000s]

Great vid Matt! 🍻🍻

[@44punisherable]

Love the sound of a petrol engine but I've dealt with them before and honestly they're more work than anything which makes them much more fun. However the quiet of electricity is pretty nice. The price tag also nice as well, I'll probably never drive it once it's built. Maybe once

[@713Ace529]

Think in choosing which one to get it really depends on who you are!. Or spend more and get both! 😆 👍

[@chrisquigley2580]

Great video, thought I was watching a movie trailer....

[@rccrawlersmid-wales645]

Beautiful! 😍

[@MsTrinityS.]

Good sir, (great vid btw!) I just discovered your channel, I’m coming from FPV Drone building. I just built this, loved it and now I’m hooked… Are there any other 1/5 or 1/8 scale build kits you could refer me to? Thanks again (:

[@scalebuildersguild]

Welcome to the channel! Absolutely, check out the Losi Super Baja Rey or Kraken RC. Enjoy!

[@jasonm1000]

Great cinematography and music, well done sir. Two questions...Which is faster and where is the driver??? This is SBG...I expect a driver!!!! j/k :)

[@scalebuildersguild]

I'd say the electric is faster... the driver fell out!

[@Moe44125]

Great video Matt. But with that thumbnail you need to name the two cars, Bob & Doug.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hahaha!

[@jasoncheyne78]

Looked fun whatever your choice

[@krismadsen6438]

Awesome film 🎥 works

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you 🙌

[@sagnhill]

I just added one in my wishlist over at Amain.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Enjoy !

[@edgerat]

delightful!

[@garabdorje]

Amazing video!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@ll.7927]

Love electric for the instant torque but I love the sound n smell of gas. Just wish gas a bit more quieter so I can run it anyway

[@rockdown92]

I love this vehicle. In my area i am not allowed to Drive a Gas RC. So i own the brushless Version and it is amazing

[@scalebuildersguild]

I'm glad you like it! I think my neighbours would kill me if I had the gas version!

[@JohnWallinLiberto_art]

The pink and orange body on the flux is gorgeous! Where did you get it, or did you make it yourself? Thank you!

[@scalebuildersguild]

I painted it myself, thanks!

[@robbryan3044]

If they had released a nitro version, instead of gas, electric d would have been the instant winner. However, for this 'gas vs electric' debate, my answer is "six of one, and a half-dozen of the other". I luv my electrics - simplicity, ease of maintenance, reliability, etc - but, at the same time, I've REALLY been wanting a gas (NOT nitro) RC again. When I got back into RC approx a little over a dozen years ago (after a 35+ year absence), I started with helicopters, then drones, then cars & trucks (bashing & racing), and finally boats. Since being back into RC, all I've run is electric. However...this is most important...when I first got into RC back in the mid-70s, what I started with was gas. It wasn't quite 'hobby' grade, but it was definitely above 'toy' grade (besides, what gas RC would truly be considered 'toy' grade). To be honest, I'm really "on the fence" with this one. I do want to get an HPI Baja SBK (been interested since the moment I found out about the release)...but, I can't decide which. Living in the SF Bay Area, the electric would have probably been the smarter way to go, and I was just short of getting one...but, having moved to the Las Vegas area a couple weeks, the gas version is "back on the table" (yeah, just had to borrow that phase from Matt). The desert around Vegas is perfect for this vehicle (and MUCH better than the Bay Area would have ever been), no matter which is chosen. It'll probably be at another couple months before I purchase...and, I am 99% certain I will be getting one...but, I could REALLY use input from others on 'which'. Side note: I'll also be posting this in the comments of KPop's video.

[@BlindGuyRc]

Wow. That was an awesome video. I'd use electric. Gas cost to much..... everytime Hahaha But the gas is cool. Love the way you did this video. Amazing work man. Baja looks great.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks man!

[@tulz43]

Well crap. I've been missing my Baja for years. Going to have to go electric this time. What size batteries did you do and what kind of runtimes are you getting with the castle system? Awesome video!

[@scalebuildersguild]

I ran a single 6S 6800mah and got easily 30-40 minutes of mixed driving! Thanks for watching!

[@tulz43]

@@scalebuildersguild Thank you. Now i need one even more. Looks great on 6s. 8s would be wild. Did you do the 800kv castle?

[@scalebuildersguild]

@@tulz43 I did indeed!

[@glennstrazzella5379]

I hope the CV axles are reengineered!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Only time will tell!

[@24865943]

Oooooh wow 👏👏👏

[@TH3_D4RK_PL3Y3R]

Super hpi baja thermique es électrique

[@jonarseagenxuav]

well i got my baja by rovan and it kicks butt the kill switch was stuck n i thought some thing was wrong wth my car because it wouldnt start but i checked the kill switch n popped it back up i had a camera on it when i drove for 1st time after the break in but it only recorded for 3 minutes n most of that was engine warm up n then i went across the street from my work n tore it up n i rolled it n camera came off n when i checked footage i didnt have any of the offroad bashing grrrrr. the 30.5cc engine is a power house n when it hits its power band it really rips it up.... i also ended up buying a xo1 and i bought another body for it n painted it stiletto red n smolder metallic i got ripped off on the car i got no batteries no radio n the esc is broken n its been crashed but i put my electronics in it n it runs pretty good so ill be doing a couple things to it then doing high speed runs soon ... i love drivin rc cars ... n thanks i d/led that divinci editor n need to install it n then figure out how to use it .. ok later..

[@scalebuildersguild]

Sounds like you're having fun and good luck with Davinci Editor. Thanks for the comment and Happy New Year!

[@stuart3712]

If it were 4 wheel drive i would want one. 2 wheel drives makes it feel like a toy.

[@masjuggalo]

I kind of want to see you guys go to like a track and do something endurance see like 100 laps. So you're definitely going to have to refill the fuel tank and change batteries and then run two races? And you know switch cars between them to eliminate driver skill

[@scalebuildersguild]

That would be fun... but I'm sure we'll get snow soon, and I don't know where we'd find a track!

[@masjuggalo]

@@scalebuildersguild damm winter and lack of RC tracks

[@jasonbecker4997]

I like the gas version. It’s loud and annoying just like me! But if someone decided to hand me an electric one, I would still be quite chuffed!

[@captainkidd1329]

I want a gas but I’m not sure if I should get the 5b or the five5

[@scalebuildersguild]

Do you mean the 5T? That's going to come down to your budget I guess! Thanks for watching!

[@DoubleClutchProductions]

Rad 👍😎

[@Rc_cars]

Beautiful video💪But I believe baja It should be on gasoline, this is her drive and emotions. And not to be another electric gluer

[@aaronhouser3711]

How has the SBK held up a year later if you still have it?

[@scalebuildersguild]

I haven't had a chance to take it out very much!

[@MultiLEGODOG]

if you have bouts with vertigo cod-liver oil pills reduce inflammation, my son used to use it for ear aches (they wanted to put tubes in his ears) it fixed him right up, a gal at work has the vertigo bad, been to every doctor in town, they were talking surgery. she tried the pills and helped here a bunch she is a believer, fixed up my back, lots of inflation in my lower back, also lowers blood pressure. good luck hate to here people fight this stuff

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the tip! I'll pick some up next time I'm at the pharmacy... I just need to remember to take them!

[@MultiLEGODOG]

@@scalebuildersguild take them before you go to bed, then you wont burp them up all day long lol

[@captainkidd1329]

I like K-pop’s livery

[@redndeyes]

Is that why they make small men's apparel and size 8 footwear. Always wondered who they sold too. 😆 🤣

[@scalebuildersguild]

😂 I'll have you know I'm a size 12.5. 😂

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

Whe the exhaust is making a crater in the dirt (0:20) it looks like a skulls face is emerging. 😮

[@sethparker4624]

I think you mean 'quantify', you can qualify anything on but you can't quantify everything. For instance, 'I like the sound of a 2stroke, but I love the acceleration of an electric!' 😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

Now I know why me fail english.

[@sethparker4624]

@@scalebuildersguild BTW, how come those leaves driving weren't to scale? I thought this was SBG!?

[@scalebuildersguild]

@@sethparker4624 the trees here are a lot larger.

[@sethparker4624]

@@scalebuildersguild 😂

[@TheWetCanadian]

Which motor/esc is being used in the Flux?

[@scalebuildersguild]

In the description!

[@TheWetCanadian]

@@scalebuildersguild is it the 800kV?

[@scalebuildersguild]

@@TheWetCanadian yep!

[@ed0c]

those are 2wd right?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yep! RWD.

[@FluffySunnyB]

Driver?

[@stephancobb13]

how much is both of em?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Links are in the description.

[@donald2818]

For me the muffler looks kind of ugly and way too noisy as well. Electric all the way.

[@NBC_NCO]

On large-scale vehicles I would prefer a gasoline engine. Considering the price of 6s or even 8s batterie(s) I can purchase another 1/10 electric rc.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Fair enough, thanks for watching!

[@Paopolomololl]

Why so cinematic? I just wanted to see a normal brushless baja running video. You have a Steven Spielberg complex or something?

[@scalebuildersguild]

You've been subbed for five years, you should know what to expect from this channel by now! 😂

[@bucketheadrox]

"So I went with a braapless motor"

[@Atomus07]

name song pls nice🙏 vidéo man😁🙂

[@Ericdagreat]

Too much slow motion and music. I can’t figure out which is best.

[@craigengelman4534]

$750 1/5 scale sand rail kit with notta is flat out outrageous ! i used to love hpi . i still rock my og savage but come on i got my armma 1/5 kraton for $550 in july . sad part is theres just no way to compare a sandrail to a truggy ! drop in a max 6 combo $300 , dc motors DC35wDS 500oz servo $30 , flysky gt5 $50 , $106 smc HCL-HP 11.1V 11300mAh 150C lipo in my kraton 1/5 and its a blast , it will go anywhere but the sandrail 2wd sucks unless its flat

[@truerc]

8s Kraton is $970 usually. You're comparing a sale priced rc to a retail priced one. Not good. Also the Kraton is not 1/5. The box and advertising is flat-out wrong. $750 is not that bad for an authentic HPI that deserves the 5th scale label more than certain newbie fake wannabes so desperate to sell that their prices have been slashed greatly.

[@craigengelman4534]

8s is 1/5 . the roller is 700 but is on sale now at arrma for $490 !!!

[@truerc]

@@craigengelman4534 You always believe claims without question? Someone could call a Lunchbox 1/8 scale. Doesn't make it true. Just like the Arrma is not 1/5th.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Rather than saying it sucks, say it's a different challenge. I love the Baja5B, there's not much else like it on the market. Thanks for watching!

[@Shane_S.]

Hahahaha "Sensible" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jasonchilson8910]

I'm a zap zap guy

[@tommyrockends]

Hi.

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Sick a f

[@nelsonbrum8496]

Gas is always better.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Give me five good reasons why! 😉

[@nelsonbrum8496]

@@scalebuildersguild Educational: Basic engine operation, Tuning, Troubleshooting. Experimentation: Upgrades, Failing, Fixing. Sensory Engagement: Smell/Sound can help with tuning and troubleshooting. Hand-eye/fine motor coordination rebuilding/upgrading engine components. It'll be illegal in California soon. (Enjoy not living in California) You'll never have enough spare money for drugs. BrraaaAap! ☁️ 🎶 😁✌️

[@simoncycling6685]

Ha ha ha ...Gas truck ,UK we call it 2 STROKE petrol 25 to 1 mix ..we cook with gas ...I've both lipo crawlers ,but something about 2 stroke ...if you work cost esc motor lipo etc ,probably 2 stroke is cheaper option...how long run time with lipos ...I get bout 3/4 hr from tank of gas ha ha ...

[@scalebuildersguild]

I was routinely getting half an hour on a 6S 6800mah pack.

[@949Designs]

1/5 scale, gas all day every day, and twice on Sunday.

[@rcadventures4342]

Gas for me in the 5b Baja, but in other platforms like the Losi dbxle 4X4 I like and own electric…

[@josepriba9539]

Better electric