FMS FCX10 LC80 Faces the Ultimate Test!

[@RCTNT]

I invite your thoughts on video length. Would you prefer to see this much driving in future, or a more abbreviated montage to save 10 or 15 mins of watching? Thanks!

[@WestyCoastHermit]

Personally, I like this length of video. When I'm considering purchasing a truck, like I am with this FMS LC80, I like seeing it in a variety of terrain as it will give me a better understanding of how it performs. I don't get the same amount of information from a shorter length review and quick drive. Plus, your videos often include beautiful landscapes and wildlife that I would hate to see cut out if your videos were shorter. Ha.

[@RCTNT]

@@WestyCoastHermit Thanks, I appreciate the feedback :)

[@popuptoaster]

I enjoyed seeing the competition course and how you drive the truck through it, new to me so I didn't notice the video length it kept my attention. if you lose the fancy body clip in the front, the chassis probably has a servo mount hiding underneath it same as the Blazer.

[@Tksperformancerc]

Great video have one of these on the way and can’t wait to drive it . Keep up the great work!!!!

[@topqualityfi8216]

I always have time for your videos, and if you make shorter,i hope you then make more often, if longer,i understand editin takes alot of your time,so man,do what you like to do,were here still rooting to/for you🙂🫠

[@clean1566]

I’m fine with the length, because you keep it interesting and focused. Never seen a video where a stock out of box truck, minus tires, is thrown into comp, and we see the whole run. Excellent way to showcase truck. You’re my crawler guy, to check in with before any purchase. Keep up great content!

[@RCTNT]

Right on, thanks!

[@JullyJully-sg3se]

finally someone put it on Real Test, thanks RC TNT is the best.

[@scottjlambert]

I’ve been thinking about getting one of these so I was happy to see this video. Any time I’m looking at something new I have to find out what Craig thinks of it first.

[@RCTNT]

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[@WorkInLight]

Very interesting, I ordered this from Aliexpress two days ago and was looking forward to this video, but I couldn't wait. I also got a Yikong YK4102Pro a few days ago. I consider both to be what I hope good trail trucks, but still want a more capable crawler, I've been looking into the recommendations you gave me a couple of weeks ago, and am down to either the Element Ecto, although I'm not sure whether to consider the standard or the one with portal axles, and the Cross RC EMO AT4V as it's a build kit and I'd enjoy that. I now find you my go to for reviews of cars now Craig, I enjoy your videos and the length is fine, you give a comprehensive run down on the cars and a good run of the cars so we can really see what they have to offer. To see this stock (other than wheels) on a competition course was great, it exposed a couple of issues, mainly front and rear bumpers, and I can see how resolving these alone would make it much more capable. The ESC being weak is a shame, is there an alternative that would allow to keep the transmitter? Perhaps the same brand receiver combined with the WP1080 ESC? Didn't see anything on the FairRC website though. Thanks again for more great work, really enjoying your videos, watched a few hours of them now.

[@RCTNT]

Emo and Ecto are quite different. I suspect you'll get more out of the Emo, if I've got an accurate feel for what you're into. The build will be good, too. I'm really glad this stuff has been helpful to you 👍 There's currently no way to get a BS compatible receiver that isn't in an OEM channel in an RTR package. But give it time, I think they'll surface on Ali and Amazon before too long, hopefully!

[@67daffy]

Indeed my go to as well.

[@WorkInLight]

@@RCTNT Gotta admit, the EMO looks good too, the only thing putting me off is finding the bits that aren't supplied, think I need the servos and what have you, but it's just something else to look into and get sorted, it's all good for me to learn as I go. I could get the AT4 but it isn't a build and I want to paint the body too, I do like the older style truck but it's seems you can't have everything and compromise is required. And at the end of the day, if they both drive well, you can't go wrong. I have a Radiomaster MT12 but know it doesn't bind to everything, and I am still very much a novice at programming it. Then again, I have receivers and that transmitter, so may as well get an ESC and bite the bullet?

[@RCTNT]

@WorkInLight yeah it'll be compatible. And the AT4 comes with a clear body. I painted mine.

[@axellness]

The video length is fine and you do a great job at talking through the whole thing - which keeps it interesting. Keep it up man! From America.

[@RCTNT]

Hey thanks for that!

[@kopigangrc]

Not only it has a nice body, it performs pretty well too. Good driving Craig 👍🏾. I've enjoyed the video too 😊🎉

[@RCTNT]

Thank you very much. It was a fun one!

[@ndspecial]

Finally got my first 10th crawler up in going. 15 yrs dreaming, 2yrs collecting parts. 4.19 tire size and straight axle. Longstory Short got 4th in hill climb comp on the first day.

[@RCTNT]

Wow! That's great! Glad you're enjoying the hobby your way, and well done!

[@RCplamodel]

FMS FCX10 LC80!!!~~~Wow awesome video my friend,, and cool rc car 👍👍💯

[@muskokamike127]

12:22 that gate, if you run your left front right along the rock edge you'd be gold...

[@RCTNT]

You'd think. Wasn't so easy!

[@muskokamike127]

@@RCTNT that bull bar is giving you headaches for sure....good job on getting up some of those verticals, I thought you were toast a number of times.

[@Killa_b_rc]

Nice vid! The 1st person I’ve seen that actually challenged this rig.

[@RCTNT]

Thanks, that was the plan! Cheers

[@figzrc]

i was hoping for the Toyota jump at the end lol

[@RCTNT]

Missed opportunity! 🤦

[@alantaylor353]

What a pretty pretty truck.!! It's a bonus that it actually performs too.! 😉 👍 👍 👍

[@RCTNT]

It's a killer rig, yes!

[@The_RC_Family]

I liked it too!

[@pandacrawler6x6]

Challenging obstacles and the Toyota work very well ❤

[@RCTNT]

That it most certainly did, yes! For out of the box it's just amazingly good value.

[@TheAmerican1963]

The longer the video the better !!!!..... LOL ...... Love Toyota's !!!!! I have a Gen 3 2016 Taco and love it .TRD Offroad although I will admit you Aussie's have some of the best 4wd's in the world for practical use. You have a lot to teach us about full size 4 wheelin' ..... Great video. I'm learning a lot about approach/break over/departure from you. Priceless 🙂 edit: Just when I think you aren't going to make it, you get through !!!!!!! Amazing !!!!!! It's "outside the box" stuff !!!! 🙂

[@RCTNT]

Australia is the place to be for technical four wheel driving, for sure. There are other parts of the world with an active scene also, but we have the huge variety of terrain and landscape here to really explore in proper, remote wilderness. I feel lucky to be here every day.

[@TheAmerican1963]

@@RCTNT AMEN !!! I feel that way about Texas !!!! 🙂

[@The_RC_Family]

I loved this Craig, thank you!

[@RCTNT]

You can believe me on this one, it was my pleasure.

[@Woodycts-u8s]

Looks mint but I've just ordered a cross rc emo x4 for my trail truck Had to order from aliexpress as hear in the UK there fairly hard to get Bargain though at £380 Another great informative video Really enjoy your honest reveiws Keep UK the good work 👍

[@RCTNT]

Great choice. You are going to love it. Seriously. I want the X4 so badly and I have all the cars already - it's unusual for me to still get that urge! But I've driven with the x4 at events and it's just so, so awesome. I think it's the pick of the bunch in that scale.

[@Woodycts-u8s]

Thanks It was your review of the emo x that convinced my to get it Some videos of the x4 on utube but don't go into much depth Thanks

[@topqualityfi8216]

Servo suprised me positively

[@RCTNT]

They didn't muck around with this one, it's a solid performer for an RTR.

[@topqualityfi8216]

@@RCTNT sure helps its on axle but still :)

[@RCTNT]

True enough, but that's more for full throw. A bit less loss in links movement too, on axle, I guess. Yeah, fair enough!

[@Br0rB]

Thanks, Craig. Great idea just throwing it right on the comp course. It did pretty well too, and it looks amazing doing it. Really shows what it can, and can't do, and what it's good for. :) When they launched it I tried ordering one from FMS. 300 bucks was a steal, but of course, they only shipped to the US. I ended up buying a couple more small scale crawlers instead, a Furitek Katana and an FMS FCX24M Discovery. The FCX24M has been amazing, and looks amazing too. Just as well, I guess. I don't really have room for more 10th scale crawlers. Especially once the one I won during the Crawler Canyon livestream shows up. ;)

[@RCTNT]

Oh nice! Way to go on the win! Fcx24m is a ripper, too. Really fun!

[@RCTNT]

You don't want to hear from me that this thing is right now AUD$432 delivered, including tax, to Australia from AliExpress, I'm guessing!

[@Br0rB]

@@RCTNT no, most definitely not. Haha. I'm all out spent on big rigs now. Had to spend like 1.000 USD to buy a new shower for our bathroom on Saturday too, so that put a dent in my rc budget... Good thing it's winter in the northern hemisphere. We had snow last week, so it's officially indoor season. Currently working on rebuilding and upgrading one of my scx24s, so maybe I can comp it. Was great seeing you driving that LC80 though. That'll have to do for now, watching others enjoy it. ☺️

[@RCTNT]

@Br0rB not a bad way to go anyway. And at least your shower's working again! Cheers

[@67daffy]

@@RCTNT uh oh bank account winces...

[@suvsteve]

Great video loving it 😊

[@andylillicrap9521]

great driving - a good variation on on the other reviews.....on my wish list for sure!

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Great looking truck 🛻 use as intended and I don’t see ever having any issues. Even my v1 gen 8 I drove pretty hard “ I’m not a crawler” I did break the known week point but only after driving hard and many packs . Like 6 $ repair . It was 40 bucks to upgrade power , 1080 HW Holmes 12t. I tried all different servos

[@RCTNT]

Perfect. And yes, this and the Gen8 are similar in capability. Both are very adequate crawlers and brilliant trail rigs 👍

[@JonnyJetson754]

Wow man epic running epic locations 🚘💯

[@fencer39]

GooD video. mate I never really seen a competition before except for the overly expensive custom things. I buy quite a few mods and bits like wheels, tyres and such from Aliexpress and I've found the quality of the metal parts to be very good indeed. Have you gone down the Aliexpress route? Also where about in Melbourne was it. I used to live other side of the bay near Frankston.

[@RCTNT]

Half my channel is powered by AliExpress parts! Injora in particular for crawlers, also RCAWD and others. China has quality parts these days. I still try to avoid copies of existing designs but I miss things sometimes. Overall, AliExpress has been great to buy from though.

[@small.and.even.smaller]

Great crawling 👍

[@muskokamike127]

11:11 check your butt for horseshoes with the wheelie over the marker jeeez lol...."yeah, I planned that" hahahah

[@RCTNT]

I take full credit for my wins and ascribe bad luck for all the misses :p

[@muskokamike127]

@@RCTNT who doesn't? hehehe

[@elsharpos]

Love your work man, awesome locations ! Where are you based ?

[@RCTNT]

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Thanks

[@elsharpos]

@@RCTNTsweeeet !

[@TheAmerican1963]

NICE !!!!! Love it !!!! Great video as usual !!!! :-)

[@TuxStang]

Great video as usual. Curious how it would do with the base bumper on and the original wheels, or at least tires of the same diameter ... these tiny tires sure didn't help and looked odd ...

[@RCTNT]

They're the biggest allowed in Scale-1 class. Bigger would definitely help. I'll get it back to stock setup and onto my 6 problem course in a video soon. Then, we'll know!

[@bernardrc1137]

Awesome driving, very good just for stock,, like the shopping trolley, pun, made me chuckle, 🤣🤣🤣, i reckons, Rgt rescuer, could do those courses, 👍,awesome courses, 👌

[@RCTNT]

Rescuer ended with a score of 4 (bottom one in the list). Neither are really made for this sort of comp but they are both very capable for what the are!

[@bernardrc1137]

@RCTNT oh nice one, you have done rescuer already, did you make vid, & as you said, not bad for a trailing truck, 👌

[@RCTNT]

Yep, look on my channel play list for RGT Rescuer EX86190 and you'll find it

[@PouyaHaghighi-ev6gp]

Nice video and beautiful truck. Something drew my attention, I got my lc80 last week and it drives almost silently but your drivetrain is loud (which I like). And I have a question, I want to install a fusion pro motor on it and as know I have to change the transmitter and receiver too, do I need to adjust the end point for the 2-speed shift servo with new transmitter and receiver?

[@RCTNT]

Great question. I'm pretty sure you can leave it at full throw and default trim. I'm not completely sure, but going by previous similar trucks from fms, this seems likely.

[@PouyaHaghighi-ev6gp]

@@RCTNT Thanks for help. I'm looking forward to seeing more videos from you on lc80

[@RCTNT]

@@PouyaHaghighi-ev6gp another one is coming soon. I'll get it back to complete stock config and get it onto my 6-Problem course next week.

[@muskokamike127]

2:28 would you get bonus points for having aus licence plates AND maybe personalized ones? You can make your own stickers/decals. If you wanted to go apeshit, you could put "objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are" and vin number plates on the frame, axles etc. Also UPC or QE codes like real autos. Put a sticker under the windshield on the dash with a vin.

[@RCTNT]

All of my comp rigs run a scale-accurate Victorian license plate with small variations on RC-TNT; my Scale-1 has RC-TNT1, Tuff Truck has RCTNTT, etc. It's fun :) Don't get extra points for all that but you'll know and I'll know it's under there!

[@muskokamike127]

@@RCTNT ha brilliant minds think alike!!!

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Pop Holmes trailmaster and HW 1080 , 50 bucks . I’m sure so many good but cheap setups , not sure you guys get Holmes over there

[@RCTNT]

Need a new radio system too, in this case. Worth it though! I feature Holmes gear on the channel regularly. I buy it direct from his website. Nearly all my comp rigs run his gear, it's brilliant.

[@67daffy]

Video length i like it seems the motor/gearing didn't do u any favours? Now i see why a comp. course is with times etc placing extra pressure.

[@RCTNT]

Could have been a bit slower but I think it was pretty much perfect. I ran on 3s. I don't think it would have had the power I wanted at times on 2s. For such a wide useable range low and higher speed, this is pretty good out if the box. It might be a shade better with one less tooth on the pinion. Thanks for the video length feedback, too! Cheers

[@360woodierc]

Great test but some of these obstacles they make you try and go over are insane.Come on guys those aren’t scale climbs.

[@RCTNT]

I set the courses that morning. They're about on par with higher end of competition for Scale-1 and some of us are practicing for Nats, which we'll be hosting at the end of March in this same location. I was kinda test driving the terrain, too. You need some tough stuff to shake out the results a bit. And if you look at the scores again, you'll see several drivers managed most of the obstacles without major issues. I'd have had near perfect scores on 3 of the 5 courses with my regular comp rig. If they were easier, we'd have a bunch of guys within a point or two of each other! But this illustrates the difference between an out of the box crawler and one that's been built and/or tuned for competition driving.

[@alans4281]

👍🏼🇦🇺Bugger