FTX Outback Gladius vs Traxxas TRX4 vs FMS Atlas. Comparison & Analysis.

[@The_RC_Family]

Nice job Mr Pie. I am out with mine tomorrow now it's had a spin round in my studio. Really looking forward to seeing how it performs in the mossy woods near me. TTFN!

[@rcpie]

I reckon you'll be very pleased with it. Have fun!

[@The_RC_Family]

Just got back with it, wow what a great little truck for the money! @@rcpie

[@rcpie]

@The-RC-Daddy Yeah. I was really impressed. It's not as smile-inducing as some really fun rigs like my Range Rover or a hard body but it's certainly very capable. If only it looked nicer, it'd be the goto choice for loads of people. It's a bit of an ugger if truth be told. 😕

[@supranomicon]

Useful video, many thanks, got mine now, but it had a faulty steering servo, so now replaced and all good. Starting by modifying the body to look a bit more scale with 3d printed parts- rear bumper, extinguisher, fuel can, door handles, wing mirrors.

[@rcpie]

Cool, you'll have to post some pictures in the FTX Outback Facebook group when you've got it detailed up. I'm trying to decide what to do with the body as I'm not that keen but the truck is excellent. I don't want to add a bumper as the rear overhang is probably its biggest dimensional problem for performance.

[@craigrjrich]

Would you mind sharing any stl files please?

[@rcpie]

@@craigrjrich I don't even have a 3d printer.

[@craigrjrich]

@rcpie sorry that comment was ment for @supranomicon

[@BasBoyRC]

The Gladius is noisy, but might be a lack of grease well little to none in places on mine. I have just regreased it and will see if it's quieter next run. The tyres are good, got some metal wheels coming for it, nice they are not glued like my Fury was. The ESC is not great, but I think partly the radio as well. Mine has a very sensitive reverse, I have reversed the motor wires and the radio to see if it makes it a little better.

[@rcpie]

I reversed the motor wires and channel. A tiny improvement but still not good. I think the main cause of noise is that it's a metal spur gear. The tyres aren't bad at all but put on some Prolines and you'll see a difference.

[@BasBoyRC]

@@rcpie So your ESC was the same, I will see how it runs. I would check the grease as the axles the crown wheel front and rear bone dry. The portals a little better, main gearbox dry as well.

[@rcpie]

@@BasBoyRC My crown and pinion was OK. Checked last week.

[@BasBoyRC]

@@rcpie It must be hit and miss who puts them together.

[@rcpie]

@@BasBoyRC Absolutely

[@RuisRcAdventures]

I drove a friend's Gladius recently and done a vid in it. I really enjoyed the car overall, very capable, the servo as you said is very good for an rtr. 2 things i didnt like right out of the box, 1. The 1040, the reverse is harsh amd quite twitchy. Did you find thar on yours? Tyres i'd also change, i personality didn't like the stock tyres

[@rcpie]

Yeah, I think those are very fair points. I'll certainly not be keeping either of those stock but I want to give it a real expedition outing before changing anything.

[@Luke-en2tk]

Nice video, that is some scenery. I do think they need to stop putting the Hobbywing 1040 in all these crawler vehicles it was never made for crawling, you really should have some kind of adjustment on the drag brake as well

[@rcpie]

There is an adjustable drag brake with control from the dip switches on the transmitter but I don't think it's strong enough for the weight of the truck.

[@Luke-en2tk]

@@rcpie ah ok I meant in the ESC but that's better than nothing. Hobbywing 1080's have started to finally appear in some trucks with them now having their G2 out

[@rcpie]

@@Luke-en2tk My go to ESC is either an isdt70 or a Carisma Arc2. Both excellent.

[@Luke-en2tk]

@@rcpie I didn't even know ISDT did ESC's I've only heard of their chargers, the Reedy ones aren't bad that come with in the Element RC cars

[@chrishope1012002]

​​​@@rcpieI just bought one of these from the same shop you did. first RC car for 2 decades! is it worth swapping out the 1040 straight away for a 1060/1080 or one of the 2 you mentioned? or just run it for now? thanks :)

[@nealecarbis3637]

Hi there. Nice videos. Be very interested in the comparison of the gladius and the Tracker being very similar to eachother. Cheers Neal

[@rcpie]

Thanks, Neal. My Tracker/Rescuer needs a strip down but once that's done, I hope to get a comparison done. They're very different rigs, though, despite the specs on paper. The body and the overhangs are going to make the Gladius more of a performer but less of a scale joy. And those Tracker shocks are just lovely for the plushest of rides.

[@mrbbonkers]

It arrived! I can't see how to adjust the drag brake. It is always 100%. Any ideas? The switches on the controller don't seem to do anything. Thanks ❤❤

[@rcpie]

I gave up. The drag brake wasn't so great but it wasn't the worst I've got. It was the low end modulation that was worst, especially in reverse. The speed controller is the only thing that I'd suggest needs to be changed ASAP. Everything else performs well. Having said that, I still thoroughly enjoyed it 100% stock and I'm sure you're going to have an absolute blast!

[@philipbrownrc]

Great test

[@rcpie]

Thanks, Philip. 👍🏻

[@Fortes_RC_Adv]

Great landscape ❤ Nice scale crawler😬👌

[@rcpie]

Thanks!

[@Luke-en2tk]

Have you seen CML are doing all the RC4WD stuff?

[@rcpie]

Yes, spotted that a few days ago. My local shop has started stocking them. Beyond my budget, though. 😒

[@Luke-en2tk]

@@rcpie and mine 😂

[@mrbbonkers]

Grrrrr I already have too many RCs and you just made me pull the trigger on a Gladius. Damn yooouuu! 😂😂😂😂

[@rcpie]

Oh dear. I know the feeling and feel your pain! Sorry, not sorry 🤣

[@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide]

good video, nicely done. I recently got a cross NT4 unimog but should of got the FTX, i have the Fury 2.0 modded up with heavy wheels, 1080 and better motor, also on fury i moved battery to front position fixed to RX box and now its a pretty decent rig

[@rcpie]

Thanks. I've always fancied a Cross but everyone that gets one seems to spend so much time and money trying to get them how they want them, I think I'm better off buying 3 alternatives instead. The Fury 2 strikes me as a nice platform for what I like to think of as innocent, fun crawling. My Carisma RR feels like that.

[@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide]

your not wrong about cross, they should just stick to the lorry rigs, this is my second and defo last one, where do you normally run your rigs, im just over the hill in west yorks and always looking for a new spot to run and film@@rcpie

[@rcpie]

@@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide Most of my stuff is filmed at very local spots. Added to that are various places in the Pennines, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Hadrian's Wall..

[@pandacrawler6x6]

Very nice sppt, is so Beautifull! Great Vs Vídeo and very helpfull!!!

[@rcpie]

Cheers, Panda. Hopefully it'll help people to decide whether to buy one or not.

[@pandacrawler6x6]

Indeed my Friend!!! People need to know that have more and more to choose and not Axial or Traxxas