FMS Suzuki Jimny - It's kind of a big deal!

[@jameslovasziii6917]

That’s actually a great price for something with that much detail! Now if they can make a 1987 Samurai like I had!!

[@jonlaird5082]

I have 1 and really like it. That small 180 motor works decent enough for the truck. Wish it had a 320 size but it still works well. I did find that scx24 hexs are a direct fit on this truck which is great if you want different wheels.

[@zoridor16]

Exactly! Very small stock motor

[@GrimJerr]

BTA steering, and a catalytic convertor, Impressive Replica. Excelsior !!!

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

I don't know what's more impressive: this jimny, or the fact Matt has a Stan Lee figure! (I have the same one, I haven't had the courage to open it)

[@Overland_RC]

Let alone rip his lower legs off! 😝

[@scalebuildersguild]

Oops, was he valuable or something?!

[@JoeyRock333]

@@scalebuildersguild I just got my Stan Lee figure mint in box for $4,000

[@rodolfogonzalez92]

I was thinking the same

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

@@scalebuildersguild haha nah he's still like $30 on amazon.

[@elr2603]

I'm more into the performance side of RC but enjoy scale modeling too. This gives you another option for what ever your feeling. I like it. Good video. Thanks

[@scalebuildersguild]

Well said!

[@Werevertumoto]

I wish there were a ton of aftermarket parts for this model, just as in the real truck. I just ordered one. I used to own an original suzuki samurai 1987. Loved it.

[@hubertbalazs]

I'd say the underpowered motor is pretty scale too. These 1.5 na 100 something hp cars do suffer from that off road in real life... so I'd say yes probably could do with more power for an rc, but I'm still impressed with what I've seen so far.

[@scaleaddicted]

And how much HP should the real one have? 180, 200, or more? The real one is VERY capable off-road and didn’t heard, the engine suffers. If there will be an electric version of the real one, that will be my rig…

[@rc_oxo4304]

The detail in this is so impressive! I want one :) 1:1 Jimny's are VERY popular here in Oz. Apparently there is quite a long waiting list at the dealerships.

[@ReadySetRC]

No question a must in the collection for sure. Great review!

[@Avionyx]

I just ordered this so my 6” Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified series action figures can Cruise the trails looking for Cobra Troopers to run over 😂

[@jeffadkins4927]

While I like the super capable trucks like the trx4 and Capra I have a lot of fun driving a scale accurate truck, I've had the best time driving my TF2 4runner around knowing that it was going to get stuck and I'd have to use a winch to get it out

[@thewolf3889]

I think it's perfect for what it is. My question is Can you take the body apart and repaint it ? I also wish there were more aggressive tire options for it. This might be a must have for my collection.

[@3gearrc]

These look like they will be a blast. I hope there is a good aftermarket for them. It would look killer with some new bumpers and a little bigger mud tire.

[@3gearrc]

A year later and no aftermarket.. i guess i will do it myself 😂 lift, wheels, 1.3 tires and new bumpers coming up!

[@garycooper1162]

Nice video as always. Cool little rig. I think you just found your next monthly mayhem, turning the Jimny into a full rock crawler😎

[@pbbbht]

Mother of God O_O This is the GOLD STANDARD now for realism in trail trucks, my favorite subset up the hobby.. I wish I could get more trucks with this level of detail. Are there any mods available yet for it? It'd be nice to lift it SLIGHTLY (equivalent to a 1" or so full scale lift) or add a roof rack for some scale jerry cans and a recover gear... I *love* how low it's geared... No touchy throttle and nice slow application of power makes for ideal crawling along trail obstacles.

[@pranckstyr]

I can see an awesome, albeit short, Monthly Mayhem! You'd never blow the budget and your guaranteed a win as Josh hates working on tiny trucks😁. Great vid as always Matt. Thank you!

[@Leukick]

8:07 Oh WOW... the most stunning quality driving footage I've seen of this so far out of every vid I watched of this

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you! I appreciate the compliment and thanks for watching!

[@wesmadebuilds681]

I didn’t need a new truck, but I might just end up with one. Very nice job on this one.

[@CattywhumpassproD]

I wish we could get the best of both worlds. It’s definitely a looker. About to order mine right now. Good video. 👍🏼

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching and have fun with the new truck!

[@mbarton98]

That is some amazing detail out of the box. The problem I would have with the motor upgrade is my tendency to use all that power would likely crack all that great detail.

[@Rokstardad82]

Awesome video. I’ve said it for a couple years, these little things (the 1:1) would sell like crazy in the USA. Curious to see if the furitek motor would shoehorn in this

[@caseyjonessnr1200]

Excellent video. Very interesting comments. Mine is being delivered tomorrow.

[@alexalexandre1574]

Super cool. I love this model.

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Excellent video Matt

[@KennethMamaril]

Do you put your lipo in storage mode to that jimny battery? I just bought mine and only have a usb charger.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Not for these small batteries, no.

[@3Y3ECE]

What I dont understand about the turn signals is that they are a manually articulated indicator in an actual vehicle. So why can they use the 3 way toggle switch to articulate that? Obviously left will turn on your left idicator, then switch to middle and they are both off, and then switch to right and right indicator turns on. That way, everybody is happy, if you want them, great, if ya dont, ignore channel 3. You would merely need blinking led's, 2 radio switches, and the channel 3 of the receiver... I plan on doing this to my scale rigs, but led's are a last step. I work on the vehicles from ground up. Wheels and tires, axles, suspension, chassis, electronics and fitment, body work, prime, paint, finish, but, to each their own. Great video, excellent review, love that it's Stan MF Lee drivin!! Keep up the great work! I subbed!

[@therealHUSA]

we have them all over the place here in Luxembourg

[@DDMSteveB]

that sand scorcher in the back is nice

[@eeatsvaz]

The Suzuki Sidekick was the closest you could get here in the US. Fun little car. I had a Dodge Raider which was similar. Loved that guy😥. 4x4 was awesome on it.

[@3gearrc]

After a year i finally grabbed one, still no aftermarket, so i guess i will be designing my own lift, bumpers and wheels!

[@matusknives]

Did you do any upgrades to the drivetrain on the Jimny over time? It really looks super cool and something I would not mind having on my shelf and play with from time to time. There are not many detailed / realistic and well made vehicles in smaller scales ...

[@scalebuildersguild]

Sadly, not many upgrades to be had on that one. Great looking truck, though!

[@worldinmotion73064]

Great review...Just ordered mine!

[@AnthonyGonzalez-lw1ek]

WPL hub tires ? Pretty good threading

[@brsrc759]

FMS has made the early Jimny and the late Jimny. I sure hope they have plans to release a Samurai! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

[@alexhardwick2855]

Wow that looks cool can't wait to see you mod it. Wonder if wpl will have a run for their money with fms doing a rig like this, hope they make something else that's cool looking. Thanks for the vid 👍

[@MJ-Str8Thriller]

How about 1 inch wheels and tires on 1/24 scale? Could the hex from it work? Then how about trying RC4WD steel wheels bolted to the rotor with a little mod to it? For that’s a great detailed Jimny there and I’m glad you reviewed it.

[@Darren.n.RCvids]

Hey i got my SBG stickers today and i got a Jimny as well today too. Great. Thanks.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you got the stickers AND a Jimny! I guess Santa arrived a little late?

[@Darren.n.RCvids]

@Scale Builder's Guild I'm in the UK so not bad going getting the stickers here that quickly. Ordered the Jimny about a week ago. Such a great little truck.

[@shm63911]

That truck behind you is awesome 🔥

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks 👍 I'm not sure which one you're talking about!

[@shm63911]

@@scalebuildersguild the one with the trailer....

[@ProjektONE]

"Its and everyday mans G wagon!" If you put it that way, Im sold...

[@vipxj1]

Can get them here in New Zealand.

[@simonkubacki9823]

I was watching this on my lunch break and I laughed pretty hard when I heard the name of the company that produces it. FMS in my field is fecal management system. Anyway liked and subscribed

[@leestewart5424]

Jimny is a cool truck I Definitely like looking and admiring the scale part of the hobby some Awesome builds I have some trucks for scale and some for performance Thanks for the video

[@davidr6865]

Just picked one up for $100. Looking forward to it

[@Drivingdrew719]

Its awesome I really would like one. I have the kyosho mini z jimny and i love it its so cool and different 👍 nice review bro

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nickwillfixit]

Should it be a Weiner not winner, the direction indicators all flashing is the Hazard warning light system in the UK 1-1 handbook, Yes we get them here and is my next vehicle in the new year, and yes the direction indicators need to be switchable, could do with fitting shocks with oil instead of friction type.

[@mikej8832]

🤪🤪🤪 the longer I watch this scale stuff the more I'm wanting to do it.... I still am waiting for that link to place pre-orders for your 1/24th Land Rover body. I'm so into that.... Now to turn Josh onto more scale other than foam interiors, brake discs, and bed rolls.

[@ruftime]

Yes, FMS makes some great airplanes , and readily available in the states😎 I had a few Suzuki Samurai back in the day. I’m sure Jeep/GM/Ford made sure suzuki could never import Jimney/samurai jeeps ever again, only re-branded econo-boxes.

[@robertrosson1990]

Wow what a great looking 12th scale with a lot of great details. Probably could make a good scale Trail for that little ride.Just a thought

[@jamesscanachi446]

Solid assessment. Good reminder; just because it isn’t a hardcore crawler doesn’t mean it isn’t amazing. Well said. Have you been able to find any tire options since your review a year ago? I’m curious about access to the mechanicals.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Haven't been able to find any... sorry!

[@andrewhaigh1531]

OK, so its no TRX4 or similar, but it is FABULOUS! And it proves what other manufacturers could do in the detailing stakes, without charging silly prices - even at 1/10th scale. Great video, but hats off to FMS.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Well said!

[@griffonwings5177]

Great review,great car always always always THANK YOU !!!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man that is one awesome looking little rig!👌😎👍very impressive and realistic!

[@RCRitterFPV]

that is a very nice looking repro of a fun little truck

[@rc-ingaroundamerica8792]

Dont ask josh if scale means more, but im very impressed with everything they included scale wise here, makes a few brands look bad for cost to what you get

[@latefangs423]

they also offer a Willy jeep 1/12,with leaf spring and moving steering wheel

[@AllanGarro]

I live in Costa Rica!!! Let me know when you come again and I will bring my 1/10 crawlers and we can play!!!!

[@tylertinsley9463]

Think they will offer upgrades? Or scale building parts? Seems realistic so perhaps lift / “long arm” style suspension? That could be cool!

[@scalebuildersguild]

I hope so! All depends on how popular they are.

[@kirkmurray5431]

That Jimmy is bad ass love all the scale features 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@matamorosz]

I am from Costa Rica, can’t wait to take my crawlers down there.

[@scalebuildersguild]

So cool... that would be AMAZING!

[@motorcycleguy73]

I'm predicting in the future you going to do a build mod on this. Not necessarily budget either changing out the motor the axles Wheels tires and painting it for starters.

[@jonmandelbaum5395]

I would say performance and looks are of equal importance

[@markcargill1185]

Have you seen the capo jimny?

[@adamtebben9512]

Crazy detail….if only it was a larger scale. Great video as always Matt. 👍🏻

[@scale6039]

Capo Sixer 1 is in 1/6 scale but is off the much older suzuki samurai model. Thought the first generation.

[@Overland_RC]

MST makes the J4 which is the current Jimny in a less stock form. It's about 1/10 scale and has a lexan body with molded detail parts

[@edgaralmeida5496]

Has a small scale if its for indoor use I think we can sacrifice the performance but I be glad if you upgrade that machine.

[@mattrogers8280]

Are you planning on any detailing with paints?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Doubtful, I think I'll leave this one in showroom condition.

[@LonewolfMcgee]

Great videos as always thanks Matt, I have one for my daily, not much faster than the model but pretty damn cool over all

[@eddiehardxXxcore]

That’s available in the philippines!

[@dakotamcmillin9703]

I wonder if you adjust the seat back if the figure will fit without undergoing surgery 😅

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's all the way to the back.

[@darrenjackson6207]

Hey Matt ! I need your help bro.......we need a better quality 180 sized motor for this truck, I have my Jimny fully apart and it's even more impressive. I removed the sorry motor ,I'm trying to find something else ...and then there's there's the Lee press on pinion gear (lol)....we really need a brushless motor, the Trx4m uses the same sized motor so if there is a brushless system for the Trx4m we may have some hope. Also this goes for all the 1/12 Fms trucks ....I have the all but 1. Thanks for your input bro.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Furitel might be making something for the TRX4M, check with them! Good luck!

[@codenamethecleaner7519]

Do you think we can swap in any other axles? I'd love this higher and wide like a samurai

[@scalebuildersguild]

Anything can be done with enough time and energy.

[@blammers]

You remind me of Paul Rudd. Happened to think about it when you showed off the Stan Lee figure.

[@Goat67]

On sale at Horizon for $99.99!!

[@gregkeezee5969]

I don't see why you couldn't put an aftermarket set of wheels on it it has a pin going though the axel just like a full size 10th scale crawler just put a hex on it and rc4wd has a set of beadlocks with just the pin on it because I have a set... you might need the extension bolt like you would use for the scx24 on some beadlocks

[@later_daze_4080]

A light weathering would really put this over the top realism wise.

[@chriselliott4199]

Are the electronics water resistant? Would you take it through any mud?

[@Leo-hx9yx]

After sew your video, i go buy one now.. 😊

[@ShoddyRC]

That has more lighting options than my real car!

[@mikeschlaghecke3536]

If there were more mods available to it, I'd love to turn it into my real life jimny

[@RCTNT]

Might have some issues with headroom and luggage space...

[@Tricky_rc.]

@@RCTNT 🤣🤣🤣

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

Aw man poor stans legs though!!! Boil and pop, Matt! Boil and pop!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Hi there! I just purchased mine! And I have a question for you! Mine seems to work fine but the lights won’t turn on when I press on the 4 channel! It only works when I break and see the brake lights or turn the vehicle on, then that’s it! But no head lights or turn signals. Any idea what it could be?

[@akoshorvath-risko5838]

I personnaly value scale realism just as much as preformance, but for me, the sweet spot is the RC4WD Defender. This seems more like a model that can drive than an rc car that looks realistic.

[@Mike_and_Life]

They missed the boat with one color. I have to buy them in pairs because my wife is now interested in RC. Expensive, yes, but I get to buy new ones all the time..... if I can afford two.

[@Kodijakk]

I‘m using a guitar pick to open those doors…

[@doripanda]

I have heard there is a fair amount of Jimny in Canada

[@freddieflanders]

you can get the new jimny in the uk !

[@scalebuildersguild]

Extremely jealous over here!

[@jonaskolthek4538]

I'm totally into looks, too much so probably. I dare say all my rigs look pretty damn good but might not perform up to the standards most guys have but I'm more then happy to sacrifice performance for looks. Can't help but smile every time I pass my shelf. But I also love seeing those super performing rigs some of the guys build. Very impressive stuff but just not for me. Each his own!

[@crawlerballer]

is that about the size of a WPL C24? Trying to scale by the size of your hands but maybe you have really huge/small hands?

[@theascenderrc8545]

That’s awesome

[@mortenolsen57]

We have them i Denmark.

[@MonsterXclipse]

Whats the progress on the 6x6 cherokee

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's been done for ages.

[@davidseychell]

furitek motor fit on this????

[@scalebuildersguild]

Not that I am aware of!

[@koreypetersen6772]

Does it have Toxic Gaskets?

[@BlueDually4x4]

For the size and price, that is a lot of detail and features.

[@mickeysrccrawl]

Yes Mat we can buy the Jimny, but you guys in the U.S and Canada can easy get aloooot of other items, we cant, and other custon rules for items from China. We gust got other custom rules again. Greetings, Mickey from, Mickeys Rc Crawls - Denmark

[@spoiledbrattinelo]

FMS beke nemen! When and where in Manila Philippines? I agree a more standard wheels, and it's perfect for me. Love your videos SBG! ;-)

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@tvon4966]

Just bought one for 65 off tower hobbies with some coupon codes

[@scalebuildersguild]

Nice deal! Enjoy it!

[@rcglock9608]

Yes it's kind of a conundrum isn't it? I want my truck to perform well but I also want it to look real. Sometimes it's hard to have both

[@paulmcnamara16]

Don't hate me but where I live there is a Suzuki dealership with this exact model on the forecourt and just too add insult too injury its directly opposite the Kahn dealership who's lot is currently full of wide bodied and kitted out Jeeps and Defenders! 😁👌

[@djraider]

How do you adjust the suspension? Mine is dipping in the front end.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Haven't messed with mine much, sorry!

[@Mike-zi2tf]

I'm having trouble I should buy a caliper. Can you tell me what size locknut for the wheel. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you. The nut was stripped out of the box.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I have that one packed away right now, but if you look online, surely they have a spare parts section!

[@Mike-zi2tf]

Thanks. I found it on the fms site.