Completely Custom FCX24 build! Furitek 2FM Chassis & Micro Komodo Trans! Pre-run look!

[@animalpix13]

At this point you will be known as the GODFATHER of Micro Crawlers .......................................................................................................................💯

[@kristopherdonaldson9569]

honestly, one of the coolest builds I've seen. with all the space in the back, I'd throw in a rear-dig driveshaft mod.

[@kennethrobinson9008]

Love the ingenuity & customized adaptations.

[@patrickpiche135]

That build is Fu$@$ing sick. Wow, I need to move up my game. Thanks for the tip. Love the mods👍

[@jhawk1985]

Nice build buddy 👍 those purple wheels on the silver truck would look sick on the new build

[@RCRoads]

Awesome crawler. You sure fine tuned it great. The skid is super trick. I had no idea how much is involved in such a build.

[@shockman8014]

Damn Matt, that looks like perfection. Nice build.

[@archerash6695]

Complete parts list on the video to take a screen shot would be awesome. That way someone can look up each part and build it. Just an idea.

[@Gibsonlife573]

I love the ideal the rollers man great job

[@timcustomrc]

Very nice build with excellent performance. Great job!!!!

[@kennethsutton1532]

That is the coolest build ever.

[@2fmrc]

Thanks! I’m really loving it so far. Can’t wait to actually run it good

[@silverbulletJKU]

I’m about to buy one of those palm power 3S’ (not sure mah yet) solely for them being on your channel more than once and you not discouraging their use.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Wow beautiful dude, the blue outer covers looks awesome. Love the chassis

[@cloudburnfpv3626]

Super sick my brother

[@MitchellWayyyyne]

Super dope build Matt! I think I’m gonna need to get another one for this chassis build I can’t just have one! And the other companies are making hop-ups now so it’s only a matter of time before we can full parts build these out too! Rcawd just dropped oil shocks & hc links

[@donaldsneffe]

I have 8 Noble GMR receivers. Those are the micro receivers, really small. R4M receivers for G7P are even smaller. FGr4b receiver for Noble is also smaller than the FGr4s you show.

[@2fmrc]

Yeah they just aren’t really easy to come by usually. Guess I can order them from aliexpress and wait 3 months to get them. Anywhere to get them quicker? The fgr4b is quite a bit more expensive also. I can get these for dirt cheap and they work great! I just prefer the rear steer on my gt5 though. It’s not as smooth on the noble. I should work on a mod for it!

[@donaldsneffe]

@@2fmrc I have all from Banggood, 2 weeks to Austria (btw. AliExpress 2022 does not need 3 months, but 10 days - 3 weeks at least to EU). Banggood often has GMR on discount for less than 30 bucks. Bought all mine for less than 30. Unfortunately I do only have 1 R4M for the G7P, they have been in stock only short time, since then sold out. Have more on preorder, they are perfect (but both need JST ZH 1.5 plugs, FCX24 has JST GH 1.25).

[@arupruprc1406]

Beauty build!! Totally!!!

[@Bicycle_Fungi]

Rad build. Some innovative concepts there. 👏🏼

[@2fmrc]

Thanks!

[@sammyboswelldirtybrc7580]

Looks awesome bro I am very jealous but I did order some axles today threw your site and the rest of the stuff need to build a hybrid thanks for all the good info 🔥🔥🔥😎👍

[@shockman8014]

Got a set in the mail today. A great deal for $13 each (soon to double in price) with metal gears a better cover fit and tighter screw holes than my stock experience, links, hexes, even the attached drive shaft sections. Not greased. I'm jealous too but don't tell Matt.

[@randall4411]

Please ! Not another Power Wagon body on such an awesome build .

[@QuinnsRC]

This thing is sick! Wow Matt.

[@2fmrc]

Thanks! Loving it so far

[@Gibsonlife573]

Dude I didn't understand that at first but now that I think about it that's a great idea at school what you do with the magnet

[@kalimahhh]

Treal just lauched front and back portal housing Capra style with the holes! but so expensive... your rig is is going to look like a rainbow because the diff cover is red. LOL!

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I’m probably gonna pass on those. Not big on metal axles really. Plastic slides better imo and like you said they are expensive! I may have to get a set just to check out but I’d prefer the stock plastic honestly lol

[@TheAlxzHouz]

Setup looks sick Matt… guru alright!

[@renercadventures]

Genius work my friend 👏😍

[@wingnutbert9685]

Interested to know what run time you get from that little batt with all the servo's and two speed DT in that thing. Really looks nice Matt! Take your time with the body! Don't let us down now! No pressure! 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah I flipped my screws to the back, already did the limited addition also

[@mitasuomipolttaatanaan842]

Pretty, pretty, prettyyy good😃

[@texomarc]

When you’re customizing doing mods that you’ve never done before, it’s hard to video that. That’s why I said I wasn’t a “bench guy”. It’s not too bad when you’ve done it before or just adding some parts but when you’re figuring it out, the camera feels like such a bother. Super badass, bro! Not to the bed yet but I wanna see it roll!! Hope you have a great day, brother.

[@2fmrc]

Yeah man that’s one reason I’ve kinda always just showed the finished product on these builds. I never build it how it’s supposed to be built 😆

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah Matt I bought that same 4. Corner scale couple weeks later they come out with the wireless Bluetooth I was like dog gone it, but yeah I ain’t going to spend 100 dollars this one works finer

[@TheCandyman024]

Amazing build btw

[@trailwomanrc]

You gotta tell us more about that battery! Also did you compare the FCX24 body to the Atlas? I'd really like to see that. I'm considering Atlas body as a weight reduction to swap for harder obstacles.

[@2fmrc]

Will do! Those 2 bodies are basically the exact same size. It would definitely work as a weight reduction!

[@cloudburnfpv3626]

Matt can you add a link to the driveshafts and links you used? Thank you. Once again awesome ride.

[@2fmrc]

The driveshafts are a mix between two sets but you could basically use a set of Injora c10s for the same setup. I’m around 50mm front and 62 rear. The links are just some I printed from another build I’ve gotta work on soon. Not my file or I’d share it lol amzn.to/3ptPH9L

[@derrickwilliams2903]

Looking good! Thanks for the shout out! Can you please link to my 3D printed steering link you used on the rear axle? :)

[@2fmrc]

Absolutely man! Don’t know why I didn’t have it in there already lol. Really appreciate all the work you do for us!

[@RCSUPREMACY]

I need all this! Badass build 2FM! Ill paint a body for you! :)

[@2fmrc]

That would be sick! If I don’t hear back from this local guy soon I may have to hit ya up. What do you charge for a 1/24 body?

[@RCSUPREMACY]

@@2fmrc maybe just a setup sheet on some of your crawlers ;)

[@rccrawlingcrab8001]

Beautiful 🤩

[@2fmrc]

Thanks!

[@shaunthiel2821]

Another great build. Can’t wait to see the body. Have you done a video on how to phase the drivetrain or know of a good one?

[@cardboardcrawlersrc8805]

Have you seen bullgear rc new mazz design paint job. Incredible. Pitdawg hydro painted it for him it was his first 24 scale paint job but he does tons of 10th scale so lots to look at as far as his work his website has lots of examples top notch

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I seen that! I just don’t have the patience to wait for it being sent to someone and painted up. I have an extra body on the way that I may try something like that with though!

[@archerash6695]

Any chance you would be willing to make a master list of this entire build? I'd build one.. I know it takes time.. lots of parts. Lol

[@donnybrickey8574]

I'm curious how you did your rear steer an how you set it up on your controller

[@wingnutbert9685]

Hot Damn that looks sweet!!!!

[@sfe07a]

Do you happen to have the files for the those arms? Looks sick!

[@nielsjuhr594]

Ok, I finally got my hands on an FCX24. You've done so many builds and made them all custom so I'm hesitant to ask although with all your experience I feel like I should ask. My budget at the moment is pretty tight, my family just moved from CA to Virginia. Here's my question. If my budget is between $150-$200, what upgrades would you suggest to improve an already pretty good platform? If you have any time and advice I'd greatly appreciate it. Can't wait to see your custom complete. Love your content.

[@2fmrc]

Honestly if you get a set of good wheels and tires, maybe the brass portal covers for the rear (stock truck is light in the rear) or stretch it with some links because that helps also the thing is pretty much set!

[@nielsjuhr594]

@@2fmrc Thank you for your time and advice. I definitely appreciate it.

[@SnOwDa3]

A run video coming sooon???

[@malcolmlester4585]

looks great...would the treal scx gladiator rear drive shaft fit?

[@2fmrc]

The problem with the treal ones that are made for the scx24 is they have a lot of slop in them. The treal I have on the front is actually made for the fcx24. They just don’t make one for it that is long enough for the rear of this build yet.

[@Gibsonlife573]

One thing I don't understand is how come FMS Kristen just stick with the norm of 1.4 mm on everything so sit with interchange so we wouldn't have to try to chase down find other stuff that we could drill out or sister that that's one thing I don't understand it's a race truck great truck FMS product so far my eyes is great

[@rcheaven96]

Where did you get that bottom plate ? I like the bearing setup under there

[@2fmrc]

An aluminum version of it comes with the Furitek chassis. Here’s how I modded it to make it sit higher and actually be flat. Plus how I added the bearings for rollers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6u6Zmt5hqucpac

[@rcheaven96]

@@2fmrc thank you . I just order a fcx24 . I am gonna also go with the furitek parts . You’re videos are really helpful thanks .🥰💪

[@WTFAB]

Do you have a video on the mod for the gt5 transmitter?

[@2fmrc]

This is the best video series you can watch for that mod. Hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5W7Y5qolrKkf8k

[@rcheaven96]

What spacers and screws did you use for the shocks ?

[@BeeeZeeeRN]

What did you use to connect shifting servo horn to transmission??

[@shockman8014]

Do you know where I can find a stock ESC for the stock fcx24. I don't know if the problem is with the esc or the steering servo and because of how long it takes to get parts I'm looking to get both. I found the servo on FMS hobby site. The steering works a bit sometimes with hella lag, sometimes perfectly, and sometimes the wheels don't turn at all. It cycles through these conditions every second to a few seconds. It might even be the wires because the idiots at FMS also have the servo wire double as a limiting strap. I'm thinking about just buying a new one that I can get in a day just for a parts truck and doing 3rd party electronics on the new model. I also need a new furitek motor or stock transmission replaced on the scx c10. Got in a bind, heard a snap and cussed when the puny driveshaft joints were intact. I can't believe that was not the weak point. I will get both of those things as well. I should have bought a real boat, less of a money pit.

[@2fmrc]

They have the transmitter/receiver setup here shrsl.com/3o0jd

[@shockman8014]

@@2fmrc They told me they sell the ESC/receiver combo and Radio separately though not listed. With a steering servo on the way I cut the wires on the FCX and a SCX servo and tested the scx servo on the FCX. It confirmed the servo was the problem so no need for a receiver after all.

[@2fmrc]

@@shockman8014 yeah they list it as transmitter/receiver and then another listed as esc/receiver which makes no sense because the esc & receiver are all in one lol. It’s the same price ($18.99) for either. Not sure why anyone wouldn’t want the transmitter with it if they were both the same price. For what it’s worth these transmitters will bind to any of these esc/receivers. Awesome that you got it solved though!

[@shockman8014]

@@2fmrc kzbin.infoFLSeW0ta_lw Here's a look at it. It's the only one broken down. I ordered the servo and another battery. I need the glass too because the glue I used to put the chopped gladiator interior messed it up.

[@SnOwDa3]

What’s a upgraded steering servo you would recommend

[@Hannsom7]

ever had issues with these servoes? mines a month old and if it gets in the smallest bind its starts making a noise and wont move

[@jackcessna4887]

What kind of battery is that? Tried to see if you listed it in the description, but i didn't see it there

[@2fmrc]

Check out Palmbeachbots. That’s where I get the tiny batts! palmbeachbots.com/search?q=lipo&type=product

[@jackcessna4887]

@@2fmrc sweet, thank you!

[@AllThingsRc_Related]

I just put a grasshopper chassis on my fcx, any recommendations for comp upgrades?

[@paolotrinidad1665]

How did you add nob on your transmitter?

[@2fmrc]

Here’s the best way to go about it. Just follow his videos. Great tutorial! He also offers a kit for the mod and may even be doing mail in mods if you just wanna get your current one modded by him. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5W7Y5qolrKkf8k

[@DoubleADay]

Could you put up a link for those micro receivers?

[@2fmrc]

I’ve been getting them from a seller on eBay cause he’s in the US but he’s out of stock it looks like. You can also get them here. Just takes a couple wks or so to get them usually. US $12.50 | AR52 FlySky receiver AFHDS 2A with standard servo plugs micro receiver TELEM function for outdoor airplanes a.aliexpress.com/_mLqtpsY

[@rcheaven96]

Sorry for the bother . What bearing size did you use for the skid

[@keldonator]

Does that gt5 allow for different mixes like crab walk, 4ws, front wheel steer and independent front and rear wheel steer?

[@2fmrc]

Yes. If you put the rear steer on ch3 it does. I normally run it on the dial because I prefer that but it does have selectable modes as well.

[@9ballbilliards]

With that Komodo trans and motor do you loose the 2 speed?

[@2fmrc]

No. This setup is made for the Fcx24 so it keeps the 2 speed

[@shockman8014]

Is there technology in the 1/24 scale to have the steering on the same transmitter wheel with servos synced the same or opposite switchable like my hbx Devastator has. (the only good thing it does have. The rest is incredibly lame ). My radio supports mixing but my brain doesn't.

[@2fmrc]

Yes there is. I can actually set it up that way with the gt5 I just prefer the dial for more control. You can do it with the 1/24s but usually just have to use another transmitter. The stock stuff won’t do it unless you run a separate 4ws controller like the Bastens quad steer that I reviewed a long time ago. It’s ok but you’re better off going with a different transmitter imo. What transmitter do you run with mixing? It should more than likely have a 4ws setting that let’s you cycle through the different options without doing all the mixing stuff.

[@shockman8014]

@@2fmrc I have a RadioLink RC6GS V3. Anything better is out of my price range. I'm not sure I am going to go 4WS though, just curiosity at this point. I would jump at the chance for a front dig though.

[@joshc6080]

I actually broke down a danchee ridgerock receiver/esc and mounted it in a scx24 and have all steering options

[@2fmrc]

@@joshc6080 nice!

[@kalimahhh]

What's the wheelbase size?

[@2fmrc]

It’s around 162 center to center

[@archerash6695]

Clever ❤

[@TheCandyman024]

Where you get that battery is it a 2s

[@2fmrc]

I get those tiny batts from palmbeachbots. They have 2s and 3s. Great batteries! palmbeachbots.com/search?q=lipo&type=product

[@sfe07a]

what servos are you running? love the builds!!

[@2fmrc]

On this build I’m running the agfrc servos. Great little servos for the price. The Injora and ogrc are also some really good options now but I still use these quite a bit & they are still going strong in this build. amzn.to/44kX4Tm

[@sfe07a]

@@2fmrc this is great! Just ordered. Thanks a lot. Next question. I have the gt5 and want to eventually get all my builds on it. I have in my utb the bs-6 but in this I see you’re running the AFHDS. Before I order, does this connect into stock esc or will I need to upgrade that too?

[@jacobsimpson347]

can i get the steering link file?

[@jacobsimpson347]

could you get me some dimensions on the chassis? top to bottom height and its built width and total length

[@jacobsimpson347]

moa needs axles rolled back a tad. interested to know what links that can be purchased that fit without bending or drilling

[@JIMJAMSC]

At these levels of modification like adding ball bearings why not just add quadcopter blades or a hovercraft/crawler hybrid that produces a cushion of air?? Or if you get hung up have like a spring loaded part that snaps like a rat trap and causes the crawler to pop up and forward over that pesky obstacle.

[@2fmrc]

My son had one of those RCs that climb the walls and ceiling because of fans in it. Don’t think I haven’t thought about adding that to my crawlers!

[@JIMJAMSC]

@@2fmrc The ultimate crawler has already been made. The helicopter. Another type I have owned and could see small scale are tracked vehicles. My Tamiya Leopard tank is incredible.

[@williampoff2485]

What are the tires you are running?

[@2fmrc]

These are the powerhobby mud boss. Been meaning to try them out so figured now was a good time lol

[@williampoff2485]

Nice! Stock foams? Or aftermarket? Looked like the flexed and gripped pretty well.

[@2fmrc]

@@williampoff2485 I went straight to the Flubberstufferz!

[@williampoff2485]

Do you remember which version? I'm going to order some. I love the way those look on those treal wheels

[@2fmrc]

@@williampoff2485 they are the v4. Just have to select the width for the wheels you plan to run. I check the specs on the wheel and order according. Can’t remember exactly which ones I got lol

[@manufacturedvehicle]

👍 like

[@tafrog5552]

how many people who actually buy a standard rig to start then upgrade everything and never put the original rig back together as you already have 2 vehicles

[@SlavaRC]

🥰🤩💥💯👍👏

[@pooljunki1]

do you need my address so you know where to ship that bad boy

[@2fmrc]

Love it! Lol