Guess WHOS BACK?! - Scale News Update 323

[@cobrascalerc]

I love where I'm at in the hobby. I opened an indoor crawler park and have gained the support of the scale rc community. That, in turn has allowed me to start carrying rc products and also allowed me to expand on my own line of 3d printed parts and accessories.

[@Sawyer.rcs1]

My dream right there man

[@joedavidjarvis7617]

Congrats! you are living the dream! I spent months building outdoor courses....now i spend the majority of time trying to keep it clear of leaves, grass, weeds, and cat shat.

[@garrettlacourse7653]

That is totally my dream I have been so hesitant to do it just don’t know if there’s enough support in my area!

[@YensR]

Love your tube bender design! Designed to utilise the strength of both manufacturing methods! I'm generally happy with my hobby, just never enough time! But I would love to encourage more people to print their RC earthmovers!

[@longtalltexanrc3358]

I used to want to be a big deal in the hobby with lots of followers. I realized my talent for videos went out the door pretty quickly and decided to do what made me happy. Some followed, some do not, and it’s all okay. RC is 95% a stress reliever for me anyway.

[@1957fuzz]

It's not a doll it's a action figure 😂. I'm close to where I want to be in this hobby, my welding table just showed up today and now I can start my Jimmy build.

[@rc-ingaroundamerica8792]

Definitely got into a comfort zone, but now I need to expand my fabbing skills w a 3d printer an welder for more custom caged builds, Definitely interested in those double cardon axles, got a few builds that could be used to stress test them out, lol

[@myharryface]

I'm having a great time in the hobby. I prioritize driving my cars my I am working on a backyard track which is fun. It's now got a great flow, next step is making it pretty. -- Love the news!!

[@coastmountaincrawlers]

Absolutely! I'm always trying other RC types.. currently really digging the tamiya semis. Super scale and a blast to build.. variety baby!

[@clintgreen6112]

I’m happy we’re I’m at in the hobby but I’m taking a major step and in the process of starting a hobby shop

[@modernart86]

There’s always room for improvement in any hobby or skills. For me I definitely want to get into doing styrene, 3D printing, making molds, and custom fabricating with all materials including metals. Definitely a dream for me to make my own parts and maybe even my own rc kits that I can sell to share with the world. Right now it’s just finances that’s slowing me down. I’ll get there one day tho, once I get out of this rut that I’m in with work.

[@BeeOutside85]

Josh!!😂 your little subtitles on the news articles you talk about, "its like Tinder for rock"; "its like putting $5 on pump 37" So funny dude. I love it

[@Billy425]

Liked before you told me to because I enjoy the SNU! Please keep it going.

[@cvrix4537]

Great question! I struggle to find ppl to rc with and going alone is not always as fun. I have also struggled letting ppl drive my cars to try to get them into the hobby: I end up having to fix that car almost every time. I am starting to think crawlers are not good for entry level.

[@TheImtoomuch]

$199.99 for the spoked wheels is my guess. Pricey, but they look so good! My place in the hobby? Right now I want more buggies. Buggies from Associated, Kyosho and Tamiya. Also, I want more drift cars. I bought a Traxxas 4-Tec Drift and it gave me the drifting bug.

[@cd-pu5uv]

I was happy with where I am in the hobby, hurricane Debby flooded my damn house though. Lol.

[@aaroncarr5725]

My number one goal is to finally get to the point where i don’t have to ask other people for help so much. It can be frustrating at times because i feel like i’m bother those people. Unrealistic goal is to open an indoor crawling course here in KC and adding a dedicated crawler shop. Money is the big issue on that one. lol i have all the time to do it.

[@stephenr6427]

Basically half video half advertising wow just love it 😂 ❤

[@moosejawrc]

I feel at a peak right now. I want to grow my KZbin, but be more useful for others, other than just having fun creating videos, but keep that enjoyable mindset. So, looking to fabricate, and design more. Plus develop more connections. Creating a different approach to Moosejawbs. with a more effective time management idea to do so. More selective what I take on. Plus in person painting at events... minus the fumes, somehow.

[@brokennib1]

Been in this hobby a good number of years, really wanted to make a living at it, but traditionally, I couldn't even get a job in a hobby shop, lol. Used to run with a lot of guys that now work for Vanquish, RPP, Amain, Proline, etc. Started my own YT channel, but to be honest, I just try to keep it fun- because I tend to suck at marketing. Right now my goal is to learn Autocad, etc. and try to make my own stuff, but painting is my strength. But it is always cool to see the events come back after the shutdown a couple of years ago

[@danieljimenez7399]

hey man your message really hit me at the end of this snu. i’ve actually been wanting to start a organization for us builder/scalers to test our truck against eachother in a monthly competition style event. with multiple venues. i came up with the the idea and copied basic set rules form an organization in a different state that i attended and enjoyed kinda hit a wall after. not sure how to move forward.

[@aaroncarr5725]

A pure stock class where everyone runs the same battery and zero upgrades would be a lot of fun.

[@danieljimenez7399]

@@aaroncarr5725 i got a fairly simple rule set that will make each class fair across the board. stock/kids class, class 1, leafer, and pro

[@SomaBichi]

As a racer/crawler, I’m taking the baby steps to show people how much fun it can be, and to ultimately show what the community is about. 0

[@DDMSteveB]

I don’t have enough time to tinker. I’m a bit out of gas. It used to dominate everything I did. Now I barely have the motivation to even charge a battery.

[@scalebuildersguild]

No Waffle House wrap? MISSED OPPORTUNITY.

[@moosejawrc]

agreed.

[@Southcoast_rc]

I’m getting there, I’d like to grow my channel enough to help fund my hobby so I can easily create new content, my video editing is average at best but definitely improving, but I do really enjoy videoing, editing and sharing my content 🤙🏽

[@matthewcopeland4441]

Thanks for sticking with the SNU! I want to be able to get more RC projects done-so many plans sitting on the shelf. Real life is full and not willing to skimp on it for a hobby.

[@thepdc6220]

Got the pink -18. Already slapped the Injora oiled with mud claws. Looks amazing.

[@fordcountry0307]

Redcat should have waited till breast cancer awareness month in october

[@ColoradoAdventureClub]

I have been absolutely loving the buggy’s stuff and the innovation. Designing and building chassis and parts by watching your videos!

[@timvanasen9822]

Chief has something to say lol 🐱

[@Jerroldbubbataylor]

There is always more I would like to do but my wallet keep getting in the way and says no money. Hahaha

[@tankinfrankrc1087]

Been retied a few years and RC is a big part of it. I just like to run them all, crawlers, bashers and bouncers. Constantly working on the backyard play area and RC is an important part of my trip planning.

[@victorslater9931]

I need the tube bender and an argon bottle. I want to build my own buggy.

[@Sysiphos]

Cat! I've absolutely no goals in RC, I want to have fun and I am. Only thing I'd like is meet new people but that's not just RC thing

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Thanks for the news as always

[@troypostie1252]

Where I want to be in rc? Never enough rc cars is the problem 😢

[@brianmaglinger6327]

hello been watching you channel for a while and i subbed, im into crawlers even thou i only have two.

[@samuelkolodski]

I would love the be more involved in the hobby! I used to go out 3-4 times a week and crawl but my location hobby shop closed about a year or two ago and I just stopped. It's amazing how great a community can be when we have a place to go. Still watch all about it though!

[@fallencrawlerrc4587]

As far as the question goes, I feel I am doing well with comps and learning and getting better. Building kits and ground up flat rails shock tuning slightly better paint jobs each time. Where do I want to be? Tubers I want to learn brazing and get a cage together. Work space and just the initial intimidation of trying something new. Overall I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished

[@offroad1911]

I tried getting into the 3D printing part of this hobby and failed badly. I started off with the Creality KE and it turned into an expensive paper weight.

[@joekugelman4196]

After 35 plus years in the hobby, I own 30 plus vehicles and I can do just about anything on them! The only thing stopping me from going further is that I do not have any hobby shops near me, and it sucks!!!

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

My current motivation is what's hurting me in this hobby, but have been doing this since 1989. Learning a new radio is my enemy. 😆

[@jeffmackovitch9987]

Your cat certainly had strong opinions on that HotRC radio. lol. I feel like everyone who wants to advance their position in the RC arena needs to be watching Scale News Update. It’s how I know it’s TUESDAY!

[@plukensteinpaint]

I feel like my place in RC is a little behind where it should be. I went to school for metal fabrication but don’t do any metal fab for RC every time I think about getting set up for that a new release comes out and I spend my money lol Moving forward, I would like to start making bumpers and sliders for my builds and then move into full chassis builds I’m gonna grab the tubing bender from send cut send that you just made and get a tig. I also need to dedicate some time to a painting booth setup I love to paint but need to figure out a better place for it.

[@Jason1776-]

If you are using water-based though an air brush you really only need a simple table with a wall in front of you with a filter and a fan to catch the over spray. Rattle can, the same setup just outside lol.

[@datsun4x]

Im coming up on 40 years in the hobby, still love it. If I found an opportunity to work in the industry I'd probably drop everything and take it. 😅

[@Gairbear-builds]

I just keep learning and growing. I changed up a couple of different race classes this year. I try to build and race or comp something new all the time. It gives me something to do and real people to talk to.

[@Storyracing387]

I definitely wanted to be a lot further in my racing program. I started a channel, that went out the window lol. Life has a way of saying: hey hang on this will happen at the right time. I love racing, drifting, building...and watching this hobby I love so very much.

[@maxwellhatkow6209]

I am where i want almost entirely. I do rc drifting. And ive owned something like 15 different chassis's in that time. And i finally have 2 that im super confident in and can easly bang doors with anyone. Now my goal is to get 1st place in a competition.

[@VincentRadtke-j8f]

I am not even close to where I wanna be in the rc hobby I was a racer when I was a kid I wanna get back into that and I want a bambo printer for Christmas

[@tomkrushlin]

I would love to be able to build something in the Rc world but work and being legally blind makes it hard. I would love more time to just Rc more to try and improve my skills. Love your show!

[@Axial32]

I wish i had more time/drive to further my building skills. Money is sadly playing a large factor into that.

[@powcar91]

I definitely want to get the tube bender.

[@caledoncrawlersrc2216]

Love RC, big part of my life. Not just yet in the spot id like to be in, i would really like to have a product out there for all the rc enthusiasts to enjoy but im having trouble finding a machine shop near me (Toronto) that can produce what I want. Thanks for another awesome Tuesday morning!

[@TheAmericanUhate]

That screw in the rim of the proline promoto wheel could be a tire lock, like the full size bikes have in the tires. If it is, that would be awesome

[@kevinl1791]

I’ve been into the micro crawlers for a year now. I’m getting more enjoyment from building them and making them look scale. My problem is my creativity lacks. I have to see other people’s builds to spark ideas. I also want to get better at tuning them.

[@shawnrichardson118]

There were literally no marks for RCMap near me so I got to be the first one🎉 great idea 🤘✌️

[@offroad1911]

Does any of those other H10 wraps have an Easter egg like the SBG wrap? 😂

[@DirtJockeys]

I miss traveling and building big courses for big events. Can we start a Vanquish Fest that's more like the Cisco Grove days insteadof what we have been getting?!?!

[@drivingBlindRC]

I am just enjoying the hobby and pushing into my limits and it sounds like Suki wants a radio lol

[@jdsrcs8061]

I am very happy where im at in the hobby!!! I have lots of different rigs to chose from. Spending time out side on the trail and the rocks is heaven on earth for me!!!! To me it's all about stres relief not stress imducing!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@shortbusecv49]

I am happy where I’m at. Designer builder fabricator all in one, but there’s still a lot to learn.

[@paulguerrero972]

I'm I the only one hoping the cat would attack???🤪🤪🤪😂😁😁😁 Personally I would like to learn how to paint a lexan body with an air brush and get good at it.

[@mattconnelly9889]

I'm happy with where I'm at in the hobby. Just wish I had time to actually participate in it more

[@aegixxer1]

I have always wanted a wildly inexpensive radio with a bunch of meows. As far as the hobby goes, I'm not where I want to be at all. My biggest hurdle is space. I don't have a garage or shop to set up so I'm limited to what I can do in the house or at a buddies garage. Having hobby ADHD doesn't help... I split my time between work, RC, model building, golf, riding/working on my motorcycle... I manage to sneak eating and sleeping in there when I can lol.

[@17madracki17]

Right where i want to be is a dangerous mind set to have. Im always working towards more but my son and i have a nice little collection and build custom chassis crawlers and courses on the canadian shield. Next step is to host a comp to introduce him to that part of rc. Always enjoy the scale news to see what im missing.

[@ninthislandrc]

Unfortunately, no, I'm not "where I want to be" in the RC hobby. I'd luv to have more time for building & running RCs, as well as more time for filming/editing videos for my KZbin channel, but there are a couple 'problems' (for the first one, I say this in a good/positive way) preventing this. The first is the complete unpredictability of my work schedule. In my line of work (tour/charter bus driver), my schedule changes on a daily basis...sometimes, in the middle of the work day. Some days I'll work 3 hours, and other days I'll work 16 hours. On days where I have 2 separate runs, sometimes there's 8 hours between, and other times there less than 2 hours between. During super-slow times, I might work 1-2 days in a week...and, at other times, I might be working as many as 21 days straight. While taking a vehicle/boat with me could, potentially, be a possibility, it's not a realistic possibility, as I don't always know where, exactly, I'll be. The second 'problem' is the weather. For most people, summer is when they can get the most runtime in...but, living in Las Vegas, and dealing with several months of non-stop 100+ degree temps, just being outside is problematic. Running any RCs in this heat could cause severe damage, including the possibility of a Lipo fire, and I'm not willing to take that chance. Some people "aren't where they want to be" due to things such as family matters, financial problems and/or circumstances they've chosen to put themselves in, and I respect those reasons. In my case, one (the weather) is completely beyond my control, and the other (job anti-schedule) is one I have incredibly little control over...at least, for now. Hopefully, in the not-to-distant future, as I move up the 'seniority' list, I'll have more control over my job assignments, which, in-turn, will hopefully allow me more time to put into RC. Positive thinking is what I am certain will, at some point, get me "where I want to be" in RC.

[@justinyoung109]

While I am happy about where I am at now in the Hobby, I think I haven't yet made my Magnum Opus. Between eventually freeing myself of the nonsensical tedium of traditional off road racing, keeping up with and expanding into drifting, crawling, and the parade of crazy cool stuff coming out every few months these days, I've come a million miles and I think I have a million more left in me. I've gotten better as a wheelman and mechanic and that's great, but by my 40's I think its time to dial back racing on a mostly weekly basis and start a "running collection" of vehicles that run whenever I feel like it and maybe occasionally returning to the track.

[@oldphartrc]

Went a little too hard when I first got in the hobby and built 20 some trucks so I'm kinda in a holding pattern until I pay off what I've built. When I can get back at it I would like to replace some of the styles of truck that I have multiples of with just one really nice build for say trailing or crawling and a backup in case it breaks that's just as nice

[@Yamahatwig]

I enjoy where I'm at in the hobby, but I approach it differently than I did a few years ago. Fewer rigs, fewer comps and fewer group crawls now. More tinkering on a few chosen rigs and solo driving for me.

[@Toodles77]

I’d love to get into 3D printing and fabbing some of my own upgrades including learning to tighten!

[@Jason1776-]

I had one goal made about a year ago. I was offered the opportunity to do customer service and shipping for 1Tenth Scale and Boco Rc. Within the time this morning I am working on another rc goal of mine that should be more known in the upcoming weeks. Somehow things are falling in place. To bigger and better things!

[@haroldscheg]

Im Not exactly where I wanna be, that damn 3d Printer I need is holding me up lol. But I am closer!!!!

[@ares333x2]

I'm pretty happy where I'm at in RC I have to remind myself that I can only drive one vehicle at a time 😂 full size or scale! Looking forward to building a crawler course someday on my property lots of native Utah rocks on my little mountain.

[@99ramsport]

I have a few tools I would like to add to further my building skills. My old Ender 3 v2 printer is outdated and I’ve kinda out grown it. Definitely want to add a x1c. And the other tools I was more hesitant on but recent videos of yours have helped that. I’ve wanted a tig for awhile. Welder by trade from the railroad industry to red steel building but tig is the one that I haven’t ever tried. The right machine has alway been a question. I know what brands I would like but that’s a little too much for this hobby but I didn’t want junk. That yeswelder review sold me. The right tube bender also availability .

[@MR.B.1620]

I started with a Redcat crawler that I still have. I've gone Nitro in the hobby though, still keeping a couple crawlers for those quite days

[@benwilliams8368]

I'm pretty good with where I'm at. Just at that point where I need to decide if I'm going to pay to promote my social media.

[@johngookinsable]

I'm enjoying where I am currently but there is always room to add more money to the hobby! As it stands now i spend more money on hardware than anything else due to rebuilding the same 6/7 trucks in 20,000 different configurations LOL

[@sebas888888]

Next step will be building, learning and flying a freestyle drone

[@CasperRc81]

Maybe Pepto-Bismol wrap could be made for the ascent 18 by freaky skinz. All we need now is a rc mtb. As far as the hobby goes I’m burnt out on it. I only enjoy driving them now. I don’t care to build modify etc. I’ve done so much of it for me I’m good now I feel like I’m just repeating over and over. Brass, over drive, tig weld, fusion SE, repeat. Currently own 9 crawlers one is a yeti 380 made to crawl and have a toyzuki v2 that just sits minus axles and electronics. Never built it up. Built a rock pirate interceptor scx10ii base feels like it be the same.

[@jonthomas8487]

I’d like to get some RC vintage racing going at a local track. Vintage racing is all the rage in Japan and seems to be increasing in the UK but not so much here in the US. The preference would be dirt track racing

[@fredboylstein8930]

I have a long way to go. Always something to learn.

[@KatastaFreese]

This year I finally bought a 3-D printer and I've been printing a lot of parts myself. The next thing I want to learn is fusion so I can design my own parts.

[@ColoradoAdventureClub]

Do it!! It’s confusing at first but just follow along with the videos and you’ll be making stuff in no time!!!

[@savagelife977]

I tell you what’s in my way is working all the time

[@johnoneal1999]

Double Cardans are also scale for some rigs, like Broncos (older ones!!)...

[@erichawkins6231]

I think the next thing I need to do is ither 3d printing or get the ready welder and make more parts for rc crawling

[@carloswright]

I'm definitely not where I want to be in the hobby. I work too much and the closest tracks are over an hour away. The races are usually Saturdays and my only day off is Sunday. I don't have many people to go crawl with in the area. I still enjoy running some on my own though.

[@dirtberger4533]

Price is Right rules..$151.00 on wheels. I wanted to open a Hobby Shop, but it turns out my area is to small. Also I wrench constantly which I love but I want to drive more.

[@forrestcrabbe]

🤘y'all have a badass day🤘

[@arthopfer]

Yay SNU for my birthday😁

[@Machinist_Chris]

I like my skill set at the moment. Want to get a 3d printer and welder and learn more. Professionally would love to be in this hobby. currently at a job shop, would love to make parts for the hobby I'm in.

[@JThelen1031]

$5 on pump 37? WTF is this place, Buc-ees? Steven Tyler would buy that Redcat rig. I'm definitely where I want to be. My kids are getting old enough that I'm more comfortable getting them invested into higher end hobby-grade stuff and being able to expect them to care for them. My son and I have actually been discussing letting him build a moon buggy along side me when I get set up for that at home, which is pretty exciting.

[@tylurhancock297]

currently I'd like to work on my skills for custom builds. saving up for a 3d printer and working on my brazing skills currently

[@Lampshadekid]

chiieeeffffff I'm at the point where I'm rethinking my work area and storage options. It's not bad now but I'd like it to be a little more display friendly. I'm also making a space for a new printer since my 7 year old monoprice has pretty much had it.

[@troypostie1252]

There's pink and then there is PINK! no thanks✋

[@nuge74]

I'd like to expand my skillset/workshop to have the capability of machining small one-off parts for my projects. Currently researching hobby grade CNC units.

[@scalemetalsupplies]

I'm way behind where I should be. I image like many. What's holding us back crippling debt form the hobby we all love 😂

[@shuster1921]

Finally!! a Pink body🤯🥳🤣

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

0047 on the 6th. Good morning.

[@scale_nerd356]

Would they work for vanquish straight axels ?

[@NBC_NCO]

For those who don't have a 3d printer. You can easily obtain a tube bender from your local auto parts store. Typically used for brake lines and fuel lines. If they don't have one check ... Summit racing.

[@brianellison3525]

One of the issues with brakeline benders is the radius of the bend is pretty large. Not very scale in comparison to a full size buggy. If you use a brakeline bender there id a good probability the parts wont fit the jig. I had to build my own bender to get the radiuses I wanted for my truggy.

[@NBC_NCO]

@brianellison3525 You can fill the tube with "play sand" and bend it by hand over a radius as well.

[@brianellison3525]

@@NBC_NCO I've been a steel fabricator gor about 40 years. I know a bunch of different methods. Sand is ok, but your going to want a pretty fine grain to pack in tight in a brakeline. But stacking a few washers and bolting them together with a swing arm that slides over it is pretty easy to put together. I didn't use any 3D printer for mine.

[@Screwfly1]

I'm not where I want to be. I've actually shifted focus and working on more full size projects. I'll come back, but for now I'll sell off what I have and revisit later. I'll still watch SNU though.

[@ekpauly]

Well i need a 3d printer, i need to learn how to weld and get a setup, i need time and space to dedicate to it, but i want to build a jimmy’s buggy, but I barely have time to run the new builds i already have. So yeah, I’m not in the position to advance in the hobby the way i want to. I have too many hobbies and obligations, hell I don’t even have kids, i have no idea how those people do it. Maybe i need a life manager, hahaha! Always 🤙🏼