Pick 2: Very Scale. Cheap. Capable 🤔

[@cwthemachinist]

Pretty cool little rig. Will some FMS 1/24th wheels and tires fit it? If so, it could be a worthy upgrade for some better off-road ability.

[@RCTNT]

This is a great idea. I've been thinking about it all afternoon. I've pulled out my big 1/24 parts container and I've got some motors, wheels and tires to test with it. I'll edit this in a bit to let you know how I've gotten on! Oh boy oh boy, yep, fits both fms wheels and motors on the plug side. Also has beadlock wheels! Looks like I've got more to do with this car yet! What a great call, thanks for the suggestion!

[@RCTNT]

Injora brass faux disc brake hex nuts fitted, and chunkier tires on the stock beadlocks. Already that's a real win. Next, I've removed the transmission and I'm going to see what motors I can fit, depending on the pinion arrangement. After that, maybe waterproofing the main board and then, we'll see. Going well though! This little car is very cool.

[@cwthemachinist]

@RCTNT that's awesome! I like that little truck. It's got some great scale realism. I'm looking forward to seeing you test it out with the new upgrades! As always, you make great videos, and your channel is one of my favorites! Keep up the great work friend. 👍

[@RCTNT]

No worries! Thanks for the great ideas

[@just.jose.youtube]

Video update with mentioned mods please? 😁🙏💪

[@WestyCoastHermit]

That ant at the beginning looks vicious! It had huge pincers. I'd hate to stumble across a nest of those. That's a very nice drivable model. Not too capable but that's too be expected for something like this. It's designed to look good and be fun which I think it achieves. If I had a full size 4runner this RC would be on my shelf for sure. Thanks a bunch and Take Care!

[@RCTNT]

Thanks Chris! We have many bull ant colonies here and these guys are fearless and tough! This little car has grown on me, even with 4ws, which usually turns me off something like this. I like it a lot.

[@glennjthompson332]

That Big ant is painfull!😆 /Always where biteproof shoes and boots!😅

[@RCTNT]

Haha that's really not enough. They climb fast when they're agro, and you know they're up for a fight with one simple tell: if they're awake.

[@muskokamike127]

@@RCTNT one sat afternoon you and your boys should watch THEM! It's a cheesy 60's horror movie about giant ants that is actually pretty good!

[@RCTNT]

Ah I've seen that, yeah. Years ago. Good fun

[@scaleworksRC]

Solid review and nice presentation as usual 👍🫡

[@RCTNT]

🙏

[@RC-Closer1313]

Looks like a fun little truck… nothing to crazy, just cruise along the trail and have fun. Maybe hit a few ants and tip over😳 lol

[@RCTNT]

You'll want to wear your seatbelt, they're like scale deer

[@Toyotabj40]

Great review for the price and the details its very great!

[@RCTNT]

Thanks! I think the value is there too, if it's the kind of car you're interested in, yeah. Cheers

[@ryand4786]

Funny how they would do a good job on the scale side , and then ruin it with 4 wheel steering

[@RCTNT]

Haha yes, that was my feeling too. But now I've driven it, it's growing on me.

[@muskokamike127]

@@RCTNT like mold fungus or ? haha

[@muskokamike127]

one of the things about chinese toy grade: the more fluff and gadgets and bells and whistles, the better!

[@RCTNT]

Chinese manufacturing has come so very far in my lifetime.

[@muskokamike127]

@@RCTNT Not sure if you're old enough to remember when "made in japan" was a bad thing. Chinese now is the same way. Of course there's a TON of hold outs (the makers of my $20,000 UV printer for eg) who still want to build crap, but many are upping their game.

[@pocketfuloducks1062]

There are so many vehicles that end up being good in so many different ways! I can hardly stand it! 🎉🤯

[@RCTNT]

Hahaha yes, I feel that.

[@cultclassicmotoring5636]

Ive got one on order and hope to make it more scale with IFS/ non steering rear end. Hoping to use WPL d12 parts but i cant tell wheelbase and axle width as mine has not arrived yet. Could you provide chassis measurements if possible?

[@RCTNT]

You bet; wheelbase is 153.5mm and axle end to end is 109mm. I haven't measured it but you get about 10mm of thread on each end.

[@Andy_Yates]

Your venn diagram checks out lol. I have a couple SCX24s that don't get used much so this probably isn't for me. However, you could probably make a short monster flick starring those dog sized ants attacking vehicles on an off-road adventure

[@RCTNT]

Haha I don't think that'd pass my ethics board, but it's a cool idea. These bull ants have no fear and are mega strong and hardy. Their eyesight is amazing, too. All round apex ants.

[@Andy_Yates]

@@RCTNT Oh no not suggesting anything bad. Nothing a bit of sugar water on an RC wouldn't make happen all on its own haha

[@RCTNT]

Ooh I see! They hardly need sugar water, though. Just existing near their nest will really piss them right off, lol

[@KPtain_RC]

Wow, that's a nice car, great video! 👍 👍 👍

[@RCTNT]

Thanks, it really is. For the money, it might be one of the best. I am still enjoying playing around with it :)

[@KPtain_RC]

@@RCTNT Yeah, have a lot of fun! 😊

[@Zacks_Editz2234]

Nice video! Is there a way to disable four wheel steer? And what are the controls for four wheel steer?

[@RCTNT]

Thanks, and sorry, that could have been clearer. Power button cycles through all the modes, it's very simple. So you can just have front wheel steering, no problem!

[@Zacks_Editz2234]

@@RCTNToh ok very cool!! No bro you’re good!!🔥🔥🤘 Your review was very good on this vehicle, I have to look through your other videos because I’m very happy with this review🙏👍🤘

[@RCTNT]

Oh cool, thanks, glad you found it helpful. Cheers

[@rc-dom-uk]

it is a nice looking car . interesting build

[@RCTNT]

The more time I spend with it, the more impressed I am, yeah! It's a lot of car for the money!

[@muskokamike127]

was one of your early videos you upgrading the wpl c24? or testing it? I think that was the first video of yours I watched (if it was you).

[@RCTNT]

It was! One motor to rule them all! Still haven't taken that car any further, though it really needs it. It's already a better crawler than this little guy tho. Apart from steering.

[@muskokamike127]

@@RCTNT many many moons and many many videos ago! My memory isn't great, but sometimes, like a broken clock, I'm right twice a day! haha

[@RCTNT]

Lol

[@JaheemFleurjuste]

​@@RCTNTYeah you really should uprade it. I upgraded ky c24-1 and it is cheaper than a trx4m and scx24, larger and performs even better. You just have to be smart with the upgrading.

[@RCTNT]

If you've got a C24 to perform better than a TRX4 and SCX24, you've reached peak modding skills. That is truly impressive! Have you got photos or videos anywhere, I'd love to see it in action!

[@monsterrateh3685]

So I can just use the balance plug from my 2s lipo batteries and it would work?

[@RCTNT]

Yep, though the low voltage cut off will be set for liion, which is a little higher than lipos, so the batteries will still have some capacity in them when it stops. Even so, the power density should mean you get longer runtime from a lighter weight lipo battery, so it's still a win.

[@monsterrateh3685]

@@RCTNT awesome thanks for the reply dude!

[@JUSTHAVEFUNRC]

I’ve seen people starting to get these. And most are planning to use the body as a donor for a different chassis.

[@RCTNT]

If I can manage to improve the motor situation, and maybe the tires, I think the rest of it is good enough to not worry too much about a swap. But I can see why. It's very nice.

[@TrailTape]

I wish I could buy just the body. Imagine that body on a TRX4m!

[@RCTNT]

I mean, at this price it's similar money to some of the bigger body kits in this scale anyway. The basic model is cheaper again and you still get the body and the interior, though without the lights (and they're worth having, I think)

[@alulatadesse1646]

Great review. But I am a 1:18 scale car collector so this awesome for my collection. I got the Jimney and no it's not a great driver but a great looking great value car for my collection

[@RCTNT]

Great! They've nailed the body. Honestly, it's still a very good driver, given its limitations in the tires, motor and suspension. Now I've published the video I regret not emphasising this more - it's excellent for what it is.

[@alulatadesse1646]

@@RCTNT for you RC guys it's probably not a good driver which I could care less at this scale. But I was comparing it to a very cheap WPL D12 1:16 scale which is a much better driver on flat surface because it's quieter and has better articulated suspension than the jimny I got fro trasped. I am assuming it shares drivetrain components with the jimny and the fj40 minus the 4 wheel steering. But it's a bargain keeper under $100 just for the body interior alone.

[@alulatadesse1646]

@@RCTNT BTW just ordered it today probably take a while to get here.

[@RCTNT]

The better I get to know this car (as I pull it apart) the more I'm liking it. Bargain is the word! I hope you enjoy yours :)

[@alulatadesse1646]

@@RCTNT thanks buddy I can't wait

[@pandacrawler6x6]

So Cool and good Looking Toyota😍💪🏻🤩👌🏻 Cool Review my Friend 🐼👍🏻

[@RCTNT]

It definitely does look good, yes!

[@pandacrawler6x6]

Indeed! Very "scale" for the price!!! And 4WS😮

[@RCTNT]

And it fits regular 1/24 wheels and tires. This thing is more hobby grade than I realised, now I'm taking it apart for modding. Wonderful little car!

[@pandacrawler6x6]

WoW nice to know that. Good tip

[@ka4172]

Need a lift an bigger tires,cool stearing features!

[@RCTNT]

Yes, that would help, and a bigger motor. Gonna see what I can do about it

[@bidibulle6795]

I just took a WPL Suzuki Jimny (C74) and to be honest I think it is much better than this one. I equipped it with metal bridges, a better servo and better electronics and it really looks great. The hg4-52 really looks like a toy anyway.

[@RCTNT]

I've got that car here too. It's nowhere near as nice as this, body wise (a subjective statement, of course). But it's much more capable!

[@alans4281]

So it’s not up for even problem one then? ( lol ) . I decided long ago to try and stick with 1/10 scale . This doesn’t seem like the vehicle to break me of that decision? I appreciate the ant .

[@RCTNT]

An understandable choice. This is a cool little car but yes, it's little!

[@muskokamike127]

Don't give up on small scale, I bought a 1/24th crawler to play around with inside in the winter and made a bunch of rocks out of styrofoam wood and cardboard and it's good fun on a lazy winter after noon. Plus if you have a wife or gf they make great "crawler courses" with all their bumps and curves lol

[@RCTNT]

@muskokamike127 lol yeah I'm pretty well covered for small scale stuff. Maybe not so much my organic course choice though 😅

[@muskokamike127]

@@RCTNT oh, I didn't mean you, I meant the OP.....he was saying he's sticking to 1/10th......

[@RCTNT]

Ah, obviously, sorry! Many comments, brief attention. Agreed, small scale has its place.

[@Casitascrawlers]

I may get it it kind of is what it is I don’t expect it to perform like a crawler I just like the looks & the fact that it is drivable & awesome.

[@RCTNT]

Well, it's better than I thought. Been modding it tonight and I'm going to have to make another video at this rate. Still have more to do yet, but it's already much more capable!

[@basc5026]

Move to Australia they said Watch out for the animals they said But seriously the ants around here can puncture your tires 😂

[@RCTNT]

They've got some Australia-rated jaws on em, yeah mate!

[@bernardrc1137]

What happened to the big mavise soldier ant, that insect was huge, wouldn't want to get bit by that, but Aussie spiders, i would leave car & run, i have an acute fear spider's, as for the car 🤔😉, its alright for what it is, 😁😉👍

[@RCTNT]

That's a bull ant, and she was fine. Jumped off the car, bit it (sorry for shaky footage), then rolled and then resumed being a bad ass in the leaves. These ants are common and there are numerous big colonies around the house. But there's an even bigger species here; they're metallic green and they just dwarf the bull ants. More placid, too. I've measured one of these big ones, they're about 40mm long!! I won't ever drop a spider on your screen without prior warning, don't worry. But I figured/hoped ants wouldn't freak anyone out too much! With 6 legs and only 1 pair of eyes, they're not quite as alarming to some folks as spiders can be.

[@bernardrc1137]

@@RCTNT yep, bull ant,I said soldier ant, seen them before, only on nature programs, you have one's bigger than that,wow ,not frighten of any other insects, just spiders, but I know they are good for nature, and webs heal human flesh wounds, but I find very freaky and scary, lol.😱

[@RCTNT]

Even mosquitoes serve a purpose, as much as they're a blight on humanity. It's a complex world.

[@patrickflynn6252]

Bullet Ant?

[@RCTNT]

Close! Bull ant 😉

[@ClassicSteelRC]

As cool as that scale 4Runner body is, I'd go with an FMS Land Cruiser, and NOT have to deal with all the upgrades to this to TRY to put it on the same level as the FMS. I think you'd have to be a hardcore 4Runner fan to get this but I also think that any 4Runner fan would be just as happy to have a Land Cruiser! ......Basically it's a hard pass for me on this.

[@RCTNT]

Completely understandable. It's definitely not for everyone.

[@ClassicSteelRC]

@RCTNT I definitely think it's a great looking rig, though. Awesome review as always, by the way! Thanks for posting it!

[@RCTNT]

🙏

[@김태양-i1v1n]

제가 궁금한게 많아서요😅

[@RCTNT]

No problem!

[@crashandcynder]

The 4runner deserved better

[@RCTNT]

Don't think I did it justice? I think it's a stunning model, just a poor off-roader. Good news, I've just found it accepts FMS-compatible wheels and motors from the FCX24 series, so I'll be revisiting this one again soon.

[@crashandcynder]

@RCTNT I would love to modify it though. See if some injora scx24 parts could fit on it.

[@RCTNT]

So far I've got better tires on the stock beadlock wheels and injora brass 'disc brakes' hex nuts fitted. I've dropped the transmission out and timorous I'll see what motors I can fit. It'll depend on the pinion gear. We'll see!

[@laboite-a-rc]

👋😁🤙👍

[@김태양-i1v1n]

속도는 빠른가요?

[@RCTNT]

I showed the top speed in the video. No, it's slow 🙂

[@김태양-i1v1n]

빠르던데요?

[@MrCveedub]

This thing has 4WS?? lol

[@RCTNT]

Pretty much my thoughts, to the word, when I first saw that too! Weird, isn't it. Buuuut... it works very well and even starts to seem normal once you start playing with it. I was going to delete it and give it a regular rear but it's really grown on me, which I did not expect!

[@김태양-i1v1n]

사람걸음보다 빠른가요?

[@RCTNT]

Hm, maybe 3kph