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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[@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

[@danielspecht5053]

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

[@chevyon37s]

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

[@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

[@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👍

[@HBFTimmahh]

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

[@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. 😬😂

[@naf2579]

Nothing like the fresh smell of Chineseum!

[@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!

[@allmightygreat1892]

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

[@MsHigheagle]

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

[@glockman4053]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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...).