I Built The 2024 Raider XL That Arrma Refuses To Make!

Let's take the Arrma Gorgon, Fury and Vorteks platform and make the Raider XL RC basher you want!

[@SOMNIOHM]

*_Very well done!_* _This custom build came out sooo freaking good! Really goes to show your creativity level is off the charts!_

[@DoRC]

Thank Glad you enjoyed!

[@trexslapfight]

This is seriously one of the coolest kitbash/custom builds I have seen. Well done, now I want one.

[@DoRC]

I have done quite a few custom builds over the years and whereas this one isn't the best at anything I think it's my favorite. It is absolutely stunning to look at!

[@alantaylor353]

YES.!! 👍 👍 👍 Arrma MUST make this RC.!!! While they're at it, a 4S Felony based on the Mojave 4S platform would be nice too.! 😉 😉

[@DoRC]

I suspect they will at some point.

[@Vincent-c9e]

Arrma c'est de la merde et beaucoup beaucoup trop cher

[@kaimartinson9414]

I absolutely love this build. The raider xl is one of my all time favorite rc’s ever!

[@DoRC]

It's a pretty sweet rig! Thanks for watching :-)

[@bigtrev71]

Love this build. I love my Raider as well. Now I have to go get stuff to make the 2024 xl version...lol. Thanks man

[@DoRC]

Fortunately it's relatively straightforward. The hardest part is cutting out the body to fit around the spur cover but I'm terrible at that sort of thing and I was able to do a halfway decent job :-)

[@Germanrcplayground]

At the moment my absolute Favorite Rc Channel. Allways cool videos that I didn’t see coming

[@DoRC]

Thanks man Glad you enjoy!

[@gilflores789]

Your timing on this build is IMPECCABLE!! I know they gotta be working on this!

[@SmoochieMcgoo]

The smiles on my face as you presented the final product, and immediately went to bash-mode, was PERFECT from a tension-release philosophy. This is such a good build!

[@DoRC]

I'm glad I was able to release your tension at the appropriate time :-)

[@kylarstern7627]

Outstanding Build my friend! Truly, if I was wearing a hat, I'd take it off to you!!

[@DoRC]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@josephmorelli3191]

Really nice video. I enjoyed the entire process. No matter how long we are in the hobby, there are many more tips we can pick up. Thanks!

[@DoRC]

I've been in it for over 20 years and I'm still learning every day :-)

[@1083Media]

Bruh, this is soooo dope! As a buggy fan and an Arrma fan, I cant stop smiling! Well done sir!

[@DoRC]

Yeah I think it came out better than I expected!

[@keithvanderyajt8727]

Hell yeah bro!!! Great build. Copyright that.

[@DoRC]

Nah. Free for all :-)

[@kaiarneberg9203]

Daaaamn you nailed that bud!!! 😁😁😁😁

[@DoRC]

It's definitely one of my favorite builds.

[@brucebaker0316]

Awesome job..!! Turned out sweet! 👏🤟

[@DoRC]

Yeah it came out way better than I thought it was going to!

[@motosessions]

This came out spectacularly! Great work and thanks for the quality RC content

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@gregoryjurek4874]

Really nice build! I like that you modeled your own parts to print. 10/10

[@DoRC]

Yeah printing other people's models is great but things really open up when you can design your own parts.

[@Calsonic800]

The Raider XL is back, thanks to you. It looks awesome!

[@DoRC]

Yeah I think it came out really well!

[@shuster1921]

That came out great, looks totally factory, nice job!!👏👏

[@jamesbrown7758]

Cool build and well done! Looks like a fun project! Reminds me of my first RC buggy, the Tamiya frog. It didn’t perform quite that well though…😂 Great video!

[@DoRC]

Yeah it's a pretty awesome buggy!

[@richiesavino9653]

Dude! What a cool build! As someone not aware of the raider the last video was awesome for some rc history. Awesome content your attention to detail is unparalleled

[@DoRC]

Thanks Glad you enjoyed :-)

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Nice job you really brings things next level with 3d printing, so many different aspects to the hobby,

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Even my colors my bike has same scheme so I often paint bashers red/white , are you going to keep this one ☝️? You should .

[@DoRC]

Yeah it definitely makes a lot of things possible that wouldn't have otherwise been. No I'll probably be selling this one.

[@Xjeepguy]

You beat me to it!! I have been gathering parts for this build. Great job, it looks awesome.

[@DoRC]

Let me know how yours goes!

[@jspence3798]

I knew once they brought out the lwb chassis this was begging to be done. Excellent job and awesome look on the paint job 👌

[@DoRC]

Yeah I had it in mind pretty much right away but didn't take the concept seriously until I saw how many people wanted to see in the comments from my other video.

[@FullOnRC]

That is truly amazing work. Well done.

[@DoRC]

Thanks I think it came out really well!

[@randyaguililla6963]

Dude, best RC KZbin channel since RC Sparks was posting regularly. Keep rockin’

[@DoRC]

Those are some pretty big shoes to fill but I'll keep trying :-)

[@kaosr.c]

Now that was a wicked build ! Hopefully Arrma watch and do it too ! Nice one mate 🔥🔥🤘🏻

[@DoRC]

If I had to guess I would imagine they already have a raider design in the works but no way to know for sure

[@just.jose.youtube]

Congratulations on building your very own unique RC! 👏💪 Looks great and super fun! Send Arrma the instructions and a proposal of royalties (?) contract. 😝

[@DoRC]

Somehow I get the feeling Arma already has the formula for this one. I suspect they'll come out with their own version at some point

[@just.jose.youtube]

@@DoRC yeah, I don't doubt that either. Whenever they can call it the "new trend" again for a couple of years. 😛

[@DoRC]

@@just.jose.youtube yep

[@zarakikenpachi820]

goddamn dude! i think thats my favourite custom build so far 🤩 awesome that you share this so everyone can build this themselve! 💙

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@tuffy3637]

Yeah that looks epic! I can't wait to see what other custom builds you will come up with

[@DoRC]

Stay tuned I've got a few more in mind :-)

[@AllInRc1971]

Very cool, young man. Very cool. Might be time for me to do your build as a speed car. Those Fusion Pros are no joke. i run them in a lot of smaller bashers and most of my crawlers.

[@DoRC]

Yeah it's a pretty good setup!

[@jasonh8470]

That's a fantastic looking RC build! The attention to detail is impressive, especially on the body. A rear-wheel drive setup is always a recipe for fun. It looks like it's ready to hit the track. Enjoy putting it through its paces!

[@DoRC]

It's definitely a fun one! Thanks for watching :-)

[@beyondRC]

Looks epic 😮

[@DoRC]

It is!

[@DroneMee]

Oh wow this one is very good! Like production worthy 🙌

[@DoRC]

Yeah it came out better than expected.

[@brentnevius2849]

Love your teaching style.

[@DoRC]

Awesome glad you enjoy :-)

[@madsrcbuggy]

What a lovely project! I've been thinking about doing this for a while, so now I'm happy to see you did it so I don't have to, ha ha!

[@K5_RC]

Dude that was an awesome video. So cool to see how close to OEM you got. I wouldn't be surprised if this is exactly how Arrma would have done it lol. Such a fun video to watch

[@DoRC]

Yeah I'm sure they'll do the body mounting differently and probably have a cool cage around the cockpit area but I would be willing to bet if you took mine and said it next to whatever they come up with they'll probably be pretty similar

[@laoking8553]

I hate ads but you definitely need to monetize your channel for all the work you do. Awesome build.

[@DoRC]

I appreciate that but this channel is not for profit. It's to have some fun and share it with you guys. If you guys are enjoying that's all I need :-)

[@vicchin1314]

Always so inspired by your builds. This one is definitely the most inspiring

[@DoRC]

Are you going to make one?

[@vicchin1314]

@@DoRC yes planning on one now. But maybe using the vorteks swb chassis.

[@DoRC]

@vicchin1314 Cool though it will be quite a bit shorter than the XL and unless you can find more narrow arms It probably won't quite be the right proportions for a buggy. This is already a little wider than what you would expect.

[@nili7037]

Bro I was looking for an arrma raider for some time and I love that you did this build. I thought I was the only one who was still into these dune buggies. Every buggy that looks like the Baja 5B is awesome. Thank you man

[@DoRC]

I think buggies are awesome! This one came out really good

[@Nerm78]

Awesome build! That paint turned out great.

[@DoRC]

Yeah it definitely looks better from afar than up close but within my skill level it turned out just fine!

[@Nerm78]

@DoRC I have tried masking a body off and having different colors with sharp lines once and it ended horrible. From then on all I mask are windows because I just suck at it.

[@DoRC]

@@Nerm78 Yeah that sounds about like how it usually goes for me. This masking job definitely had plenty of blemishes.

[@mikecollins6378]

Absolutely Awesome job. I had a feeling you were gonna build this💯👍😎

[@DoRC]

Yeah it's been in process since not long after the last raider video released. So many people wanted to see it I pretty much had to :-)

[@brsrc759]

Really cool build!! Hey man just a quick tip, you should pigtail your wires to make them tidy. They won't be flopping around plus it looks really cool. Aloha from Maui 😎🤙🏽

[@DoRC]

Not sure I understand what you mean.

[@RC-Closer1313]

Boy, Arrma ain’t got nothing on you. That thing is bad ass. Great paint job too.

[@DoRC]

Overall I'm pretty happy with it. The paint is definitely not without its blemishes but still looks good :-)

[@Rangoli_rc]

Awesome build. ARRMA you need to make this a reality

[@DoRC]

I suspect they will eventually.

[@shaunodriscoll]

I thought that would turn out crap 😂 but it looks awesome. Nice build

[@DoRC]

Yeah it came out way better than I expected it to.

[@todddooley793]

Nice clean job sir!

[@DoRC]

Thanks :-)

[@Xbrand845RC]

Excellent content bro!!!💯

[@DoRC]

Thanks!

[@bashmasterRC]

You did a nice job with that build! I wouldn’t be surprised if arrma copies you!

[@DoRC]

Honestly I would be shocked if they don't already have one developed and in process.

[@toolbaggers]

Clean build, looks factory stock!

[@DoRC]

Yeah it came out really good!

[@Frolf25]

Sir, you have done it. I don't know if it can get any better than what you've done. I'm already ordering the conversion parts for my vorteks.

[@DoRC]

Nice! The 3D printable bits are available on thingiverse.

[@tyshiddejuremanbey1313]

The most romantic🗣 voice in RC🚘, oh indeed!!!

[@DoRC]

:)

[@harlyquin]

that came out really nice, good job buddy

[@DoRC]

Thanks :-)

[@RiderDecker]

Looks WICKED good man! Gear mesh doesn't sound too bad from where I'm standing haha!

[@DoRC]

Yeah who knows if these are even 32P. They're made in China so chances are they're mod 0.8 and just labeled 32 p :-)

[@robertshelton2605]

Awesome build. So cool. If I had the skill and resources to build that, the only thing I would do different would be the old school spiked tires on the rear.

[@DoRC]

Those would be awesome. Honestly the tires I put on there aren't the best as they don't get great traction. Instead of old school pins would probably be better. It's actually a fairly easy build. The only thing you really need any special equipment for are the 3D printed parts and you could technically have those printed by a service for not that much money.

[@robertshelton2605]

You just motivated me to run one of my Tamiya buggys at the baseball field. Until they kick me out. Haha.

[@DoRC]

@@robertshelton2605 nice!

[@justinfolster2278]

Wow 👌 👏 😍 👍 looks super good I like when ya do builds like this I think that's what sets ya apart from other youtubers doing these builds don't think I've seen any do stuff like this....

[@DoRC]

I'm glad you enjoyed. I love doing stuff like this and I've been doing similar things pretty much my entire adult life. I think this is one of my favorite builds though :-)

[@hyne1972]

Love this build. Very very Kool

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching :-)

[@Rc-Krazy]

Going going gone. You hit it out the park with this one

[@DoRC]

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@FrankvdBerg]

This is beautifull and durable! Its great

[@DoRC]

Yeah it came out really well!

[@DipeshHinduja]

You got my ‘subscribe’ for this build, very nice! I feel a Hemistorm repeat with the Losi RazrRey, I am sure Arrma will release this in a week or two!

[@DoRC]

Thanks!

[@rcpete7055]

YESSSSS💯💪 COME ON ARRMA!!!!

[@DoRC]

I would be surprised if they don't already have one in the works.

[@ronb5295]

Awesome! Do a Typhon with outcast arms axles and metal diffs.

[@DoRC]

I've actually done a couple of those not on video in the past. They're really sweet!

[@mrkevinmbarry]

Thanks for teaching me to scribe my bodies with a razor so I can break off the excess.

[@DoRC]

Wait till you try it. You'll never go back to scissors.

[@HectorFernandez-x8j]

Great job sir 🤙🏼

[@DoRC]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@anthonylim5120]

Great build vid. I just might do the same!

[@DoRC]

Go for it It's a sweet buggy!

[@TheEinart]

Great build 😃

[@DoRC]

Thanks :-)

[@rc-fannl7364]

Looks and runs great

[@DoRC]

Yeah overall I'm pretty happy with it.

[@rcplaytime]

wow great job👌😎 that rips dude 😎😎😀😀👍👍

[@DoRC]

Yeah it's pretty fun!

[@83Goldy]

Awesome!! I love it.

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching!

[@justonjacoby4455]

Well Done man

[@DoRC]

Thanks :-)

[@SmoochieMcgoo]

Your channel is growing bud! You got a shout out from TomleyRC, who has a decent following, on his recent Arrma Mojave Grom video.

[@DoRC]

I saw that! Pretty crazy.

[@davidhusolo6607]

As someone that does a lot of custom work it's great to see you doing the same. However I have to ask, you've got a 3d printer, a laser cutter and who knows what else, how do you not incorporate brass heat press inserts? I use them in my 3d printed parts and they're awesome. I made a drill press that uses a soldering iron to press them in

[@DoRC]

I do use them when appropriate but to be honest with you especially in this case it was easier to screw into the chassis and then use nuts and bolts then to model in the holes for the inserts insert them etc etc.

[@OptiVR]

Honestly, Arrma, make this a kit.

[@DoRC]

I would imagine at some point they will release a raider but until then this one's not too hard to make :-)

[@Boltboy-kh7yw]

Ahem Arrma.. are you paying attention? Please

[@DoRC]

I get the feeling they'll make one eventually.

[@gees5563]

Absolutely awesome love it 🔥🔥🔥😁

[@DoRC]

Yeah it came out pretty good!

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Another premium custom build. I remember when the Raider first released, and I was put off from buying one because the screw count and the speed controller being buried in the roll cage. I should at least given it more than passing glance, looking back in hindsight.

[@DoRC]

Well those are valid concerns but it was a pretty sweet car. Hard to blame you though given that it was a brand new brand.

[@kurtsrcTV]

Smashed it !! 👏

[@DoRC]

Thanks:)

[@YungStun]

That looks awesome my guy 👍🏽 good thing it was an Arrma build im sure Traxx… would of sued the 👖 of you😂😂

[@DoRC]

Entirely possible :-) they do like going after the little guy.

[@YungStun]

@@DoRC facts

[@Tattoosandtoys]

Really cool video. Yeah I think it needs geared up. Needs more power.

[@DoRC]

For me the power was just about right. I'm not the best at driving two-wheel drive and it was already pretty squirrely.

[@didierlebeau5714]

genius, i love it!!!

[@DoRC]

Glad you've enjoyed :-)

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

Excellent

[@DoRC]

Thanks :-)

[@B.K._BerndK.]

Very good job. nice Man 😊🤩👍🏻

[@DoRC]

Thanks:)

[@macmccartney5760]

Yeah I could guarantee that thing handles better than the original brushless raider xl

[@DoRC]

Probably. The smaller raider I had was decent but you could definitely tell it was a many year old design

[@MapleNachiman]

sick build!

[@DoRC]

Thanks :-)

[@mehimrc1314]

TomleyRC gave you a great shout-out now your creating arrma cars 🤣 watch out this is how you DoRC 👍

[@DoRC]

I saw that. Pretty crazy.

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Raiders of the Lost XL

[@DoRC]

:)

[@bashemrc6871]

Arrma does need to build these again

[@DoRC]

I suspect they will eventually.

[@boostfrog]

You know Arrma, if you built this, I would buy one. Just saying.

[@DoRC]

I have to imagine they'll bring one out eventually.

[@boostfrog]

@@DoRC I would imagine so, its too easy to build with existing parts for them not to.

[@DoRC]

@@boostfrog Yeah and I didn't mention it in the video but if you look on the Fury chassis there's actually a third set of holes that would probably line up just about perfectly for some smaller Nerf bars.

[@Bellyrubs6s]

I think arrma is gonna copy this design now lol but overall this is bad ass Arrma needs to make this good job man👍

[@DoRC]

Honestly I'd be kind of shocked if they didn't already have a design in process.

[@TheJereware]

Bro i have to say i absolutely love your videos! I never leave comments. I think this is my first one ever. Just had to tell you to keep it up. Also, do you have a part number or link to that reinforced spur gear slipper assembly? I have an arma fury, just wrecked the body so I think I might need to try this

[@DoRC]

I don't but if you just look up RCAWD Gorgon spur you'll find it on Amazon. Thanks for watching I'm glad you enjoy :-)

[@smallfry1463]

Wonder how it would do with 17mm buggy tires and wheels. Awesome build sir.

[@DoRC]

Probably really well. These tires aren't the best. You'd have to convert the hexes but I think it would probably be worth it.

[@1sickgsx]

Regear and re mph as a short update soon? REALLY curious about how quick you can reliably push the 2300.

[@DoRC]

To be honest I'm not sure this motor is the best option for pushing. In its current form it already has plenty of power for two wheel drive bashing and is pretty much uncontrollable at full throttle in most cases. If you want more though you probably want to look at a bigger combo.

[@dylanwhite6539]

I’m shocked it’s not pre cut. The standard raider body prepainted was also pre cut

[@DoRC]

Yeah a lot of the unpainted bodies were not pre-cut back in the day.

[@tankgamer18]

awesome build I thin the front shock tower was smaller it wold look better tho still awesome

[@DoRC]

The vortex shock Tower is a lot shorter and I was going to swap it out but I didn't have shocks that were the right length.

[@AegisMaelstrom14]

THAT is awesome.

[@DoRC]

It definitely turned out pretty well!

[@AegisMaelstrom14]

@@DoRC yes, indeed.

[@DoRC]

@@AegisMaelstrom14 thanks for watching :-)

[@AegisMaelstrom14]

@@DoRC you're welcome.

[@ruuster83]

Dynamite Twin Tazer 2 in 1 540 3000kv , for that old school.

[@DoRC]

The higher KV would be good

[@s109apache7]

You should build a 1/16 scale traxxas e maxx!! I would l love to build one myself

[@DoRC]

Fortunately Traxxas pretty much already released that today :-)

[@s109apache7]

@@DoRC they did ?

[@s109apache7]

@@DoRC oh, I see they released a mini Max Although, I don’t think the Max will ever replace the Emaxx in my opinion, the Emaxx is way cooler despite its weaknesses That’s why I was asking for you to make a mini E max because I would love to build one and I’ve seen someone build one before but I couldn’t get in contact with them

[@DawidMore]

One more question haha. Which shock pliers would you recommend? I went through 2 pairs and they were both bending really easily. Thanks again for your help!

[@DoRC]

I unfortunately don't really have any recommendation. The ones I use are just some random generic ones I got on Amazon. I've had them for probably 10 years now.

[@jjonwards]

So cool

[@DoRC]

Yeah it's pretty awesome :-)

[@Potato_Donkey]

well done! gonna copy cat you soon :)

[@DoRC]

The mounts are available on thingiverse.

[@romrez4130]

Hope Arrma is watching this!

[@DoRC]

Who knows :-)