Had To Have It! ROCHobby 1/6-Scale MB Scaler RC Truck Review - Holmes Hobbies

There are those scale models out there that really grab some attention and even the keen eye of John Holmes. When the ROCHobby MB Scaler roller out, it caught that eye. John has picked up not one, but two new MB Scalers. One to hold onto as it brings back some good memories for him and one to hit the rocks with and even upgrade. In this video, John gives you one of his special overviews of this realitively new kit and takes it for a drive on the Holmes Hobbies rock course. Will this Toy like RC truck with hobby grade internals fair well? Or will it be carried back with parts dangling off of it? Check out our review of the ROC Hobby 1/6-scale MB Scaler!
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[@chevyon37s]

“I was putting it in but it wasn’t clearing the bumper in the back” ...I’ve had that problem before.

[@MsHigheagle]

Yes sir we need more ultra scale rigs in our older age, totally fun to watch and wheel

[@WildCaptures]

My dad had a Korean war era Willys Jeep and he always regretted selling it. This might be a good Christmas gift for him👍

[@InCoNsiSTANtGAMER]

The windshield does click in the center to hold it up and is pretty sturdy ive rolled mine several times and it didn't break

[@humboldtef]

I was going to say the same thing, from the videos I've seen it looks like it takes a decent amount of force to snap it in place.

[@HBFTimmahh]

@@humboldtef you push the center of the windshield back a bit and it will easily slide over the clip built into it and click on the dash. trying to just 'click' it into place may actually break it. lol

[@boomstra]

Yes of cause, but Mister Know It All does not need a manual......

[@glockman4053]

I'm very pleased with this purchase. This rig crawls like a beast, I highly recommend.

[@CadillacDriver]

It does? Not what this video shows.

[@clintlasher8436]

Growing up my grandfather had one that he built a particle board cab onto with a plow. Only time I ever remember it being used was in the winter to plow out our driveway and lot. It'd be so fun to find photos of it and try to build a replica with this

[@srbnut2226]

Love mine, changed the electrics out for my prefered and made it way better. With a 5pole brushed motor hooked up to a HW 1080 esc it now crawls like a champ. Changed the oil in the shocks to 25wt silicone shock oil with green slime on the orings for super smooth shock action droped a sway bar in the back and greased all the internals. It's a solid scale rig for sure.

[@danielspecht5053]

G.I. JOE is not a TOY...He is an "Action Figure"!

[@HBFTimmahh]

Its also not fully true scale, as the Wyllys was leafers on all 4.

[@naf2579]

Nothing like the fresh smell of Chineseum!

[@allmightygreat1892]

Im so old i remember the cool smell of my major matt mason space dude. 1968 when opening the cardboard wrap.

[@jdsrcs8061]

How awesome!!! Many hunting trips with my dad and grandfather in his old Willy's. Man I wish I was able to get it.

[@mikefly562]

I bought this on Amazon for $306 after tax, and the build quality is really good. So scale and detailed, totally worth the price. I like the carrying case as well, and it fits nicely in aircraft overhead bins for traveling. I’ll most likely upgrade the receiver/esc with the same type that’s in my Axial SCX10III. Very happy with this purchase.

[@TokiRC]

Nice I picked up one a couple months ago and it was just a shelfer but finally decided to take it on out

[@markwhite8543]

Sounds like this was filmed at about 10 minutes after 4:20!

[@BlvlWmpower]

Also Known as a "good thing".

[@rccmrccrawlermods4517]

IKR! This was a "Must Have" for me also. Love the Sendero also! Great Video..

[@donaldsneffe]

Comes with Deans and mostly XT60 - I got both, both from BG, XT60 and Deans, RTR with Deans, two wo radio with XT60 - most seem to come with XT60 (reading the forums; this Willy is mega-popular here in Europe, several guys bought 2 or 3...). BTW: Windshield snaps in and stays in place... BTW: Most people/many people run it on 3cell without any problems.

[@HBFTimmahh]

I got one of these Early Aug on my Birthday. They are pretty sweet no doubt.

[@srbnut2226]

Lol! Watching the front axle rock back and forth once the link tore out did you no favours on the rocks. 😂

[@HolmesHobbies]

definitely noticeable

[@mikefly562]

As for the Grill, its a 9 slot as the original Willy’s MB from 1941 - 1945 had a 9 slot grill (that was actually designed by Ford when they built their GPW). There are several videos that compare this RC Jeep with a real Willys from that era, and the similarities are amazing. ROCHOBBY really did a fantastic job with this model.

[@matthewmann8951]

Bust it up Homes.😁 You know. Peace my freind. Always a pleasure.👍

[@mje19D]

As a fellow nerd with class, I support your gold calculator watch. Gotta calculate those reductions before you hit the club.

[@jknewb6276]

I've never seen anyone scratch and sniff plastic....you just got another sub!

[@rumplestiltskin9718]

"Fiddly Bits that make the Voodoo happen". Gotta love that. I'm pretty well versed in silly goofslang but never heard "Fiddly Bits" before. Thanx John for the new addition to my lexicon.

[@mcplutt]

Just ordered this car yesterday, will probably buy/make some snow chains for it 😃

[@TheImtoomuch]

This is such a cool rig! I must have one. My GI Jeep project also sits unfinished.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Talk about fun! Great job sir get your Joe rig on!👏

[@chainsaw7887]

Awesome rig! I'm going to have to pick one up. Would make a good start of a replica of Sonny Honnegger's rock spider.

[@rileykairc]

Have been wanting one of these and since the new gatekeeper isn't out in UK till the end of November I will be getting this on my pay day

[@astridsactionrc545]

I would totally love to have this rig!!

[@schweglerd]

The steering wheel turns too. That’s cool

[@johnroberts1.6rc82]

Definitely will get. I have plenty of capable, some over-capable, rigs. I have started enjoying the challenge of more scale, less capable rigs.

[@michellekeefer7397]

You sold me on this one. I've got a box of spare parts to use up.

[@rcclan]

Nice review just subbed

[@mrstanton81]

What's your crawler running on? "Fiddily bits and voodoo." Priceless...

[@garrygilbert4635]

The window has a hook at the bottom that hooks in to the dash so it doesn't flop around. Its in the instructions...

[@slapdickracing]

Hey JRH, i got this same rig. My axles and housings were not even usable, didnt even get to drive it more than 2 inches before the axle bound so bad it just locked up. One side had bushings, the other had 1 bearing. The servo only turned right as the stop pin was clocked wrong at the factory... due to both of those... the esc caught fire due to excessive load on 2s. So kept the rails, and went to town.. Puller Pro BL 540 2200kv, Mamba Max Pro...running it on 4s.....then Protek S150 Ultra Torque, Incision links, Jato rod ends, Lizard Internal spring shocks and SCX10 TFL Racing all metal axle housings with hardened axles and cvds. Installed china's finest flashing light kit and a cheese sound kit, had 2 speakers, unplugged one.. cut the speaker box in 1/2 and mounted the speaker under the back seat, sound controller next to the steering servo.... savox mg micro steering wheel servo.. Vanquish 1.9 Methods, hyrax..... then found 12" Gi Joe wearing a freaking Covid Mask!!!!!! hahahahaha its pretty much my go to and will climb anything until i put the stock wheels back on... might as well have train wheels on pencils LOL

[@crazylarryjr]

The grill never had Jeep on it These were originally build by Willy's, though also by Ford Chevy and Dodge also built them during WW2. The grill is perfect because it's stock, my dad had one for many years and never once did i ever see one with jeep on the grill. Matter of fact Jeep was the nickname of these vehicles, because M38 was too long to say (one syllable VS 3 syllables). Also the Popeye cartoons, with the Jeep creature was popular at the time. Since these were also miracle workers in the field, they inherited the name. it wasn't till some time after WW2 (Possibly the early 50's) that the name jeep was officially given. My dad owned a real M38 and it was a very cool rig, Flathead 4 3 speed, I actually learned to drive in that jeep

[@markwhite8543]

Nor was it a 1941 model

[@HolmesHobbies]

now I know!

[@rumplestiltskin9718]

The Willies GP ( General Purpose ) vehicle got it's name because that was what soldiers called them. The letters GP together sounds like JEEP, the name stuck and the rest is history.

[@crazylarryjr]

@@rumplestiltskin9718, I heard that as well, My dad had one in the early 1980's when we lived in Washington state. I do know the Jeep creature in the Popeye cartoons was also popular so I think either or both are correct

[@specialized29er86]

Nice shelves.

[@jim9310]

John... your the best! "Sniffs" yup smells like plastic! I love it

[@SwampersRC]

This is a pretty cool Jeep! I wouldn't mind getting one to go with my custom chassis Newbright Hummers! The Dragon figures are kind of expensive, but if you're going military it may work out for you. I've found that the clothing for the figures can be the most expensive part! To build a civilian, you can get a body for $10-$20 and a "celebrity"head for $35-$40.

[@richardkautz2947]

Dude, the Jeep for WWll was a road design not a rock crawler. I am interested in seeing what you do with it.

[@jessedm5073]

Nice jeep, can you control the lights like the 1/12 scale? Turn them off and on?

[@colin5217]

I just ordered mine and I intend to run both stock tires and crawler 1.9s but the front bumper is getting chopped first thing

[@rcroarshock12]

Tarrell and Travis would have an interesting interaction with this Jeep! I’m laughing already!

[@RCVOODOO]

watched a couple of your videos on this noticed your shockes sucked and was sticking and your wind shield did not stay up. does yours not have the little clip on the windshield that holds it up? also my shocks have never stuck and seem to be really smooth even after sitting for several weeks. was both of yours the same? shocks and floppy windshield?

[@nukedathlonman]

That's awesome. Perhaps a little too scale for my liking (from a clearance stand point). This one def needs a driver. The servo is clearly under powered (I'm sure you'll take care of that though). And the links def seem like another weak point, at least when they get stripped out (I saw the front axle rotate a quite a few times under power - but given it was already stripped out..). I am impressed with those tires - I didn't think they'd grip as well as they did. The windshield flopping around I wouldn't be happy with. For me, I think I need a little less scale and more performance orientation.

[@hateonnate8098]

depending on how far you you wanna go with the jeep, a trx 4 axel swap could be cool. Difficult but really cool

[@blindj]

Rambo first blood driver would be great. I know it doesn't fit into his movies/time frame but maybe throw a 50 caliber machine gun in the back and Jon Rambo driving it, epic

[@nicholasbarber4193]

The windshield clips down and is firm in the upright position. RTFM instead of throwing it away, John!!! lol I wish it was leaf sprung. It's not scale with a link suspension... :( They're pretty neat trucks, especially for the price. Good for trailing. We're turning you into a scale guy a little more each year at USTE. Ha!

[@HolmesHobbies]

I found that after a while. Not the manual though, I used it to shim a table.

[@JMHZ2401]

Will you be bringing this to USTE 2021?

[@chrisdone687]

Nice rc that one man very informative review , 2 questions for you , 1st where did get it from ? 2nd is nice watch your wearing what's the make and model of that plz. Thanks mate

[@1944GPW]

Thanks for the great review. Having a 12-inch-to-the-foot scale one, I can see this model is pretty darn good on a lot of scale features. Apart from the obvious addition of a driver, there are some bits that could be improved: the seat base cushion height is too high, I'd go half the thickness. It looks like the cushions are canvas covered? Second the front grille wedges are a bit too prominent, and the Blackout light should be mostly covered. In reality they shine hardly any light, only a thin horizontal band enough to illuminate the vehicle in front when in convoy. The windshield catches could be added. The spare tire carrier on the real jeep is a folded metal bracket, the tire held with 3 bolts: early/mid war, or 2 bolts: late war, no hub is present. Maybe add a radio filter box on the inside passenger side and the four bolts on the outside. The decontaminator unit on the right fender could be painted a grey-blue color. I'd say that's about all I'd do with it, seeing it's such a nice model right out the box.

[@kevinwhitlatch7361]

"I bought two because I was worried I will break something." Had the exact same thought process when I got the HG-P408. Knew I would break something when I went to modify it, so I bought a second one just to have a stock version. I may or may not have put a traxxas 400 servo in both :D but the one I really modded heavily is kinda disgusting once I broke like 100 different things and worked out all the kinks.

[@thomasconnolly7452]

Looks great. Does ROC Hobbies have spare parts available?

[@Legoman585]

Love it, hope too see Gi Joe driving it soon.

[@moosejawrc]

Best intro ever!

[@BROtheBRAWLER]

how is it in comparison to gs01 gmade sawback ?

[@vinceguerra1310]

Hi. I've just ordered one. I would like to ask If you know how many teeth the steering servo horn has? Thanks and keep up the great work! From the uk🖒

[@zaynevanday142]

I cut my windshield off 😂

[@jonmandelbaum5395]

I’ve seen pics of 1:1 flat fender jeeps turned into crawlers with a lift and wider axles and a roll cage. If I knew how, that’s what I’d want to make from this

[@radkuwahara]

How do you change pinion?

[@dipseyduse6287]

I use Peg Bundy married with children doll in my crawler

[@justinaldrich692]

I love you. Peg is the best. Lol

[@phw340]

Nice review! Very cool Jeep! Does it have 12mm hexes on the wheels so you can use other wheels? Also I would get one of those cheap “Click and Play” military figures off Amazon. Reason is the cheap figures tend to be lighter, more cost effective than ones made by Higher end companies and the joints more than likely are looser. You would want loose elbow joints/arms that can rotate in and outward so you can fasten the hands to the steering wheel and then the loose arm joints won’t hinder the movement of the steering wheel. If they are tight you can use an exact o knife to split the joint open or shave the joint to make it looser. These 12” figures sell between $18-$28 I think on amazon and have scale accessories you can use on the Jeep. Some even have little packs of cigarettes you can glue on top of the dash. As someone else mention you can swap out the heads and get one from eBay like Arnold Schwarzenegger or Jason Stratham, etc.

[@jeff2633]

What is that silver and red/brownish? body behind and to your left?

[@michaelebersole6989]

Where is the best place to order one?

[@TCnML]

12” GI Joe’s will fit just fine.

[@glennjthompson332]

Get general PATTON 1/6 figure will do the job perfectly, riding that Jeep, think about it, it will definitely work.🤔🇺🇸🍺

[@CaptainKarate]

I have not done a damn thing to mine with regards to electronics/mechanics, and it is perfect as far as I am concerned. I have however put radios, and my own scratch built mount for a water cooled M1919 .30 cal MG, plus a shite load of crew storage. Oh yes, and she is called "Jane". On a personal note, the guy doing the review annoyed the crap out of me after the first 30 seconds, but hey, can`t share the love with everybody can you??

[@biobob2083]

Ordered this online. Received a 1/24 scale pullback jeep. $54.00! Yeah, I'm pissed.

[@AJ.Roberts]

Needs a Puller Pro R, MMX and 3s!

[@ruslyrc2415]

original Rc car which is very cool my friend .. 😍😍😍😁👍👍💯💯💯💯🤜🤛

[@annmarielong4029]

The shelves were so tidy a year ago!! 😂

[@HolmesHobbies]

I was half planning to tear it down and may have let it get out of hand, lol!

[@leccybadger]

These are fab scale rigs, pretty much true 1/6th scale BUT the seats are too high, windscreen too tall and no standard size Dragon/DiD figures fit properly without modification. In the process of deciding how much modding to do to correct these issues.... OCD is a curse to progress and fun. 😬😂

[@Gmeehleder]

When are the brushed motors going to be in stock again?

[@nitrocrew_]

Hell no one answers the phone anymore buy a Team Brood from amain that’s what I did....

[@andyrichey1192]

Super cool Jeep. But I don't know, as easy as the link pulled out of the rod , I mean you didn't do anything Extreme for that to pull out that easy, but it is a super cool Jeep

[@HolmesHobbies]

Happened on both the rigs, on different links. Probably overtightened from the factory. I'll be getting some proper links made.

[@johngrant1337]

Is it made by Jeep or Ford ? (both company made the same off-road troop carrier)

[@nealdomdey7673]

John you really get off on that Chinese plastic amigo. Haha😁

[@zlatkoscg]

Beautiful, but mine is broken after 10 min of use.... when easily touched pieace of wood under... the front bridge broke.. so disapinted of low quality... and i order new front bridge more than month ago.. but still have to wait a lot..becouse very requested.... bad

[@timwilliams9865]

You should see the hg-p hummer😍 so scale

[@jeremyroberts4455]

That oversized battery tray is so your lipo flops around, puffs and makes realistic exhaust smoke lol

[@scottoblander9419]

Grill actually looks pretty accurate for a 1941 Ford GP

[@One.eyedfisherman]

Definitely need a Pacific theater ww2 soldier as a scale driver

[@tomandrews5392]

Looks awsome John ..too much Holmes Hobbies power is going to creat a pow of broken parts....

[@vernongriff5205]

Becareful 😂on that powdery lime stone

[@hannahlee5560]

And needs the new 6 shot revolver motor and the new ammunition esc

[@ans05]

Amazon had these alot off a while ago....still may idk

[@izzysantiago978]

Just ordderd one with the trailer and canvas. Unlike you, I have 1/6 scale WWII figures to accommodate it!!!!

[@PhiddyPford]

I missed how its scale without leaf springs John.

[@crazylarryjr]

Scale in appearance with the body on, leaf springs would be expensive to make, compared to cheap shock springs and suspension rods

[@PhiddyPford]

crazyjr nonsense. Leafers aren’t much more engineering or parts.

[@HolmesHobbies]

scale enough. Its not gas powered either...

[@Gorealawarfare]

Smells for nylon content percentage, Im dying here.

[@mcplutt]

You need an RC lawnmower 😃

[@agoodballet]

I predict it’ll be more durable than the windango

[@old-rcplane-phart]

Anything is more durable than a trx4.

[@AJ.Roberts]

He drove straight into a tree with the Wendigo 😂😂

[@old-rcplane-phart]

@@AJ.Roberts What can WE expect from anyone who don't own at least 1 pair of ball link pliers. Bwahahaha!!! 👍

[@joshwheeler5253]

use a Hunter Dan figure, perfect size

[@johndenzel1434]

That remote though..

[@jonmandelbaum5395]

I’d want to modify it for durability and longevity

[@mrstanton81]

Looks like hop-up heaven scale or not

[@baeschler]

The accurate military version had no Jeep badging anywhere on the vehicle. The same was true for any of the Dodge Power wagons of the era.

[@geraldschiferl3836]

Blackops toys has 1/6th scale figures for the rochobby jeep...

[@GarryWiles]

I'm thinking someone from MASH to drive that Jeep.

[@gwpattrick]

Yup i like to get one but id probably stare at it too much. For bashing id go with a gmade one. And yes i put together a trx assembly kit then took it apart and keeping it for parts mostly. And this one does need a person in it. I generally don't like figures in my trucks, kind of creepy. Just a ridged stare at you