RC4WD Marlin Crawler Upgrades!

[@electriceye683]

The rainbow paintjob in the rear window gave it a whole new theme!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Who doesn't like a good rainbow?!

[@MrDOZA28]

I love how you had a smirk on your face just before the ‘driving sucks’ clip ... you knew it was coming. This is awesome... I nearly bought one of these but decided to start with the Axial

[@scalebuildersguild]

I actually find all those clips afterwards, so I guess I was just happy. ;) Can't go wrong with either, really. Different trucks for different applications. Thanks for watching!

[@MrDOZA28]

@@scalebuildersguild just watched this again. Smirk and truck tipping over still just as funny 😂

[@agoodballet]

I finally got my deadman switch nitrogen tank all painted up and it’s bad ass man. You’re videos really are helpful, I’m progressing much quicker towards my “scale” crawling goals by watching and learning. Thanks.

[@scalebuildersguild]

That's fantastic news! Glad I can help inspire!

[@BANTAM53]

The truck is even better in person. Love your builds Matt.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Aw shucks, thanks very much! Good to see you again!

[@danielmarquis7469]

Cant wait to see something on that 4runner trd pro in the background

[@scalebuildersguild]

Coming soon! You'll have to be patient, it's a ton of work.

[@nicka.9073]

Sooo nice! I love that you have Burt Reynolds at the wheel! ;-)

[@Spudd74]

Love the Marlin. Just picked one up myself. Awesome truck. You’ve given me some great pointers and ideas. Thanks.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@smallfact0ry]

Comp level = hold my beer. I expect to see this on the cover of the next cwarler magazine.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Ah Cwalrer Magazine. I'll have to see if my subscription is still active. This is definitely a Hold my Beer truck. And a Hold my Burrito truck too.

[@taylorharrison2348]

I just purchased my first rig and am super excited for it to show up. Your videos are definitely giving me some great ideas.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I’m glad I can help inspire! Thanks for watching!

[@DocterJones]

Those cameras are a great accessory! Looking forward to taking a look at that in person ECSC !

[@scalebuildersguild]

It'll be there! n00b will be signing autographs at Yurt 76. ;)

[@wackyrc1394]

One of my favorites in your collection, 'oldie but goodie' in the best sense of this motto. One of the best videos too, thank you for the inspiration and I am all for non-functional scale points!

[@bradcowart5044]

That’s an awesome looking truck, love the cut doors! The GoPro ‘s are my favorite though!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Haha, thanks Brad! I've made a few more changes, can't wait to shoot another video with it!

[@mikebultema2536]

Extremely informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and how in depth the thinking is on detail. Helps those of us getting into this side of the hobby.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the great feedback! I appreciate you watching!

[@rchabbit3091]

Man I totally didn't even think of that good call I run a dx6r and having the throttle to the winch when applying throttle is mind blown 100% keep up the good work bud

[@scalebuildersguild]

YUSS! I made a thing happen that people might use! Cheers!

[@scottbray5936]

Watching SBG never gets old. Awesome once again Matt

[@scalebuildersguild]

Aw shucks, thanks very much!

[@Brian_Mowry__BMOW71]

Great looking Marlin! I like the idea of mixing. I also find it hard sometimes to winch and throttle, so I may have to try that. Thanks for sharing your ideas and tips. Hope to see it run at KNK TT6 next year.

[@scalebuildersguild]

You missed it this year!

[@Brian_Mowry__BMOW71]

I did miss it this year. I was probably in the 2.5 class line waiting my turn.

[@kinslersrccustoms6945]

Good video and your " Marlin, Marlin, Marlin " Crawler looks awesome. I watch all your videos and all ways get lots of great information and ideas from them. I run my Marlin, Marlin, Marlin Crawler all the time no comps yet but man what a great rc. Thanks for your time and efforts to improve the hobby and this video from your East coast friend.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks Troi! Keep at it!

[@fastkrt10]

Brother that is a killer build. Loved all your builds. Madd respect

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks very much! Hopefully it works as good as it looks! ;)

[@qubahka77]

Hank hill approves the propane tank/ deadman switch. lol. Thats the coolest rc accessory ive seen ever i think.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Tell me about it! Love this, and in fact, Jonathan is working on a new version that will allow for more power. Coming soon!

[@qubahka77]

@@scalebuildersguild sounds dope, cant wait to peep it. Happy Turkeyday.

[@year1camaro]

Love the video. I have a marlin coming at 1:00am, my first 1/10 rc4wd vehicle. Gonna make some of these parts you've shown here. Thanks for the tips!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Enjoy your new Marlin! For the record, it's 9th scale. Cheers!

[@shadowsystemsrc9389]

Nice propane tank dead man switch!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Cheers! Works great!

[@bucksrcworld8119]

I'm glad am not the only person to think the missing letters on the truck is funny, scale details on your truck are sweet..

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks very much!

[@logangodwin4739]

That thing looks awesome!! Cant wait to see a test run video of it. I'm also eager to see that bfg km3 tire video you said you'd make. I enjoy watching all the videos you make, keep it up.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Did I say I was going to do a video of that tire? Huh! Okay, I'll go shoot one this weekend. Thanks for watching!

[@RichieD088]

2yrs ago , and still like it Matt !! , just revisiting .. I'm looking for ideas to change up an already modified tf 2 , just for something to do .. , and thanks for leaving the files and info open , lol 👍 see u back in the futurrrre , on Fri nite live feeeed ' ..... Lololol ✌

[@jacklin694]

Great video and great build, very nice

[@scalebuildersguild]

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelthomas3262]

Awesome Great Looking Truck with very nice Features 👍🏻 and always a pleasure to see a Video from you 👏🏻

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks Michael!

[@luxarsketch4646]

Watch every video, love the way you give the infoation. Especially this one! Moving the shackles is a classic move for tf2, but mixing winch with throtle and this tiny piece to kill the power is a whole new level. And so much detailing giving this truck some strong "personality" points. Keep it up please.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you very much! I hope that it works as well in competition guise as it does in theory.

[@KTMcaptain]

4:56 that garden gnome and cb radio add so much detail... yes yes we see your scale porno mag with fake cover.

[@STEVOD313]

I like how the boxes in the back actually say “more gopros” 😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

There's like, 100 in there. ;)

[@rcmaniac3695]

I love watching your videos and then Harley design’s video seeing how you’re very scale related and he’s into the big performance, then figuring out what to do with all mine😂

[@HBGEB]

Great video, thk u for all the info u provide the Rc crawler community. 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the feedback, and thanks for watching!

[@KootenayRC]

Great rig and always a pleasure to watch!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnnysix7162]

Impressive, good attention to details.

[@otakumoto2136]

Great......just Great!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks!

[@later_daze_4080]

Propane tank kill switch is slick! Is that Burt Reynolds in the drivers seat?

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's Yurt Reynolds.

[@Cbarnes281Strkd]

I love all your stuff man great job 👏

[@SwampersRC]

I really like the idea of an overdrive on the Tf2. I have the Lwb. I got a Wertymaid lopro skid plate , but I haven't installed it yet. After seeing your video , I hope this reversal of the transfer case occurrs with this part.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Can't help you there Bill, no idea on how Werty handles that. A&M did a great job with their parts. Part 2 of this video has more changes coming!

[@renobob7781]

Thanks a lot. Matt

[@TheAweeone]

thanks for the mixer tip for the winch !! going to try that out when i get my new winch motor lol awesome video !!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hope it works out for you!

[@robertrosson1990]

Nice build looks really g and good job on the wiring looks neat and tidy.Thanks for sharing

[@scalebuildersguild]

Oh God, the wiring is garbage. I need to clean that up before I leave for ECSC! But thanks!

[@PhilBender612]

A lot of full scale crawlers trail trucks actually run on propane I know my brother had a propane set up on his samurai

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yep, they totally do. Not on a canister this small though!

[@TSi99999]

Wow what an amazing build! Great job man l love it.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks!

[@Subboxstoker]

I got the Powershift rc D.M.S. (battery option) it is totally awesome.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Sweet! It's an awesome add-on to any truck.

[@kingstonrc329]

Really nice 😃 Definitely one of the best M-Crawler out there 👌🏻👍🏻

[@scalebuildersguild]

High praise indeed, thank you!

[@tilendynaguy4895]

You got a Burt Reynolds driver 😎 He is getting to old to jump car's Lol. Marlin Crawlers a good pace Super cool build 👍👍 I Can't Wait to see that 4Runner

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks! His name is Yurt Reynolds. 4Runner coming soon!

[@17madracki17]

i can’t stop staring at the pipe in the wall behind you hahah.

[@scalebuildersguild]

That's where the inspiration flows from.

[@17madracki17]

Scale Builder's Guild 😂😂that is beyond hilarious hahahha. 😂😂iM dying

[@MrColin138]

LOVE IT THANKS FOR SPENDING MY MONEY WITH ALL THESE NEW GADGETS LOL KEEP THEM VIDEOS COMING

[@scalebuildersguild]

I will do that, always happy to help people spend money!

[@Ronh83]

I finally pulled the trigger and got this truck, plus a bunch of upgrades. Plan is to make it a class 1 truck. Have you a video showing how you did the trimmed doors?

[@scalebuildersguild]

No, but there's likely a few tutorials on the forum, start there!

[@MrGibbie2210]

Awesome video once again, great details, was there a reason for putting the fair lead upside down?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Comedy!

[@MrGibbie2210]

@@scalebuildersguild you do like putting fun things on your rigs..... Awesome , makes people look twice.

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

hell yeah! RPP Hobby sticker on the dash! Thats where I got my TF2 also! :D

[@scalebuildersguild]

I like RPP!

[@vwagon5566]

Me 2

[@theezZENtials]

good one guy. yes i. vi love

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks very much!

[@nicholasbarber4193]

I like that you've still go your KNK inspection sticker on it. lol Genius level thinking of mixing the throttle to the winch!!! I'll be stealing that. :D Ha!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Assuming it works! Hahaha! Yes, had I not spaced and missed the hill climb, I think I would have top tenned that event.

[@nicholasbarber4193]

Are you going to screw around and do some testing of the mixing before ECSC to see if it works out? If you do, it'd be sweet to see a little video of it. :D The Marlin works great, and yours should do even better than stock so I'm not surprised. I loved how mine worked with the GCM scale driveline at KNK. It's one of my favorite rigs now. However, I also missed one of the events so I think I was like 27 or something. I'm running it in class 1 at ECSC too.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hey Nick, yes, I'm going to try and shoot a quick video of mixing. How to set it up and a quick demo. It definitely works. I'll probably also do another update on the Marlin build. A couple things changed since the last! See you in less than a week!

[@nicholasbarber4193]

Sounds good! I can't wait to see the videos, the trucks in person, and you at ECSC. I'm so excited to get on the road up there Wednesday! I'm even pretty well prepared already ahead of time this year for a change. Ha!

[@kevinbreaker2683]

Great little truck Great job👍

[@guadalupecovarrubias3487]

Nice rig bro👍🏻👍🏻

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks!

[@williamgreen9307]

Awesome video dude thanks

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@aguerr]

nice rig...hoping to get one for class 1 comp as well. Been following your channel and learned a lot...keep it up!

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's an awesome little truck when properly set up. RC4WD did a great job with the Marlin edition!

[@Sleekmyke]

“Marlin!” ... “what!” 😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

I like to make funnies.

[@knutroald5332]

Good stuff! And your a fun guy to😆 always a nice experience👌🏼

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks sir. Fun is my first second middle name.

[@Terry12345]

Amazing detail.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@donniegoins7055]

Great video where did the Toyota 4Runner body come from that's behind you

[@scalebuildersguild]

Search MFab on Facebook. He makes them.

[@homersimpson6176]

11:18 Oh that servo ! What was the model number ?

[@scalebuildersguild]

I think it started with 7945341789407662900472853139375302035735025359702573165164528492430532.

[@MrHydedk]

What a nice build. I really like the cut doors on that truck. Do I see a different mount on the front leaf springs? I do not belive, that it was a part of the leaf spring guide. Is it from the Bruiser?

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's from A&M Garage. Bert does some cool stuff.

[@TheFlynryn]

I put leaf binders on my springs it stopped the axle wrap that breaks leafs. The the is a heavier rig but to get the springs to work right it has to be heavy. If you want some pics let me know if. It's a gr8 mod, haven't seen any mention of the trick in your vids

[@scalebuildersguild]

A truck doesn't need to be heavy to work right, but I totally get what you mean. Traction bars is another easy fix to prevent wrap.

[@fernsolo]

I love your trucks, I'm trying to learn 👍🏻

[@scalebuildersguild]

You can do it!

[@fernsolo]

I can do it all night long 👍🏻

[@scalebuildersguild]

TMI!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Matt, you really made a nice Rig extraordinary! The Marlin will likely be the only Leaf Spring Rig I'll ever get - if it's still available then... You've completely sold me on it!! 👍👍😎 It will also likely be the ONLY RTR I'll ever get!! You've absolutely shown that RTR does NOT mean the end of the road. If I can get one, to make fun of the new Tamiya Hilux CLONE, I might put "TOMATO" on the tailgate!! 😉😀😀😂 That Propane Tank Kill Switch is DOPE!!! 👊👏👏👏 I have to figure out a way to get 2 or 3. Awesome Rig!!! Carmine 💥 ⛽

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks Carmine! It's a good little truck, there's not much left of the RTR portion any longer, but it's definitely a performer now!

[@DannyRc]

Beautiful rig

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks!

[@dallinostler4794]

where did you get that orange 4 runner body from????

[@dallinostler4794]

The one on the shelf behind you.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Search Manitou Liu on Facebook.

[@Legoman585]

awesome great truck, you no how to make an entertaining video. love the GoPro's.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Haha, thanks very much!

[@fishrowe420]

I also got the P.S. dead man switch. Massive brown out.... I've got a BEC, and i get some serious, crippling brown out with this switch. I really REALLY wanted this to work. It's a brilliant idea... but magnets don't transfer 3s power very well. I remove the switch, and my lights are actually BRIGHTER? and no brown out... ever.

[@scalebuildersguild]

You say you're running a BEC, what voltage is it set to? I've had no such problems and would love to try and duplicate.

[@fishrowe420]

Scale Builder's Guild 6.6v.... i got the BEC because of the brown out. Didn't help at all. I notice that there's a wear mark from the magnets touching each other. It's a tiny lil line on just the outside ends, as if the magnets in the base aren't level. I'm experimenting too.

[@sgrandmasterj]

Good video. Do you remember what size grub screws you used?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Nope, sorry! Probably whatever came with the driveshafts.

[@sgrandmasterj]

Scale Builder's Guild thanks for the reply

[@radchad666]

Nice rig! do you get much tire rub when working through the suspension or turning radius? If so, did you do anything to fix it?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Nope, no running here.

[@FPdesignfab]

Nice build. Do you have any painting video tutorials specifically on weathering & aging for realism ?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yep, weathering video!

[@FPdesignfab]

Scale Builder's Guild cool i’ll look for it

[@BushmanofYukon]

Nice build man 👊

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@MudderPutter]

I need that servo ....

[@scalebuildersguild]

It’s a good one!

[@matk4731]

Very cool 😎 good luck the swearing comp.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Ha! Thanks very much!

[@darksheepvids]

Thanks for the video looks really cool and grate info , I just got the Spektrum DX5R for the mixing and other functions , some one was selling one second hand for a good deal . Could you tell me what battery you are using and how you have wired and powered your winch is it just taking power from the receiver ? Do you use bec's . Ona side note your video convinced me to get the Marlin as my first RC truck so thanks for all the info !

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching! I do use a BEC on this truck, as the BRXL didn't have the strongest on board. Winch is controlled through a Powershift RC controller and wired direct to 3S battery. Enjoy your Marlin!

[@jobber1964]

Greetings! Awesome build! What size beadlock wheels and tires are you using on your Marlin Crawler?

[@scalebuildersguild]

They’re 1.9’s and 4.65” tall tires.

[@86nepsites]

I also see that tcase mount to pardonmynoob tf2. Can we buy it? Thanks

[@scalebuildersguild]

All the links to purchase items are featured in the description above.

[@lowellpearson8782]

dam I'm just getting back in too r/c . wow cool truck..

[@scalebuildersguild]

Welcome back to the hobby!

[@MNTNMAN-SUCA]

Just ordered my first Scale RC. Of course it's a Marlin Crawler TF2. Have a question for you though, do 1.9 Super Swampers, The Bog tires, can I make them fit onto the stock 1.7 Beadlock Rims that come with the truck. I'm still waiting to receive my truck so I can't try it myself yet. Thanks and shout out from Canada, ttyl.

[@scalebuildersguild]

A 1.9 tire won't fit on a 1.7 wheel. You can go the other way though, and stretch a smaller tire over a larger wheel. It's not easy though.

[@MNTNMAN-SUCA]

@@scalebuildersguild thank you for the info..

[@vincelemasurier7464]

Hey mate Love what you’ve done with the marlin crawler bloody awesome, so here’s my dilemma would like another truck and have the marlin crawler in mind As well Vaterra are looking at releasing a new ascender later this year I hear, and I’ve noticed the Cross Rc Demon gaining popularity any ideas would Be great. I have a couple of scx10 2s one being the honcho which I watched all the build off videos and yes lots of Knight customs stuff too 👍🏼 Oh the shows are great keep it up mate.... legend 👌🏼

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching Vince! I have no experience with Cross, but people seem to like their 12th scale stuff. As for a new Ascender, I think all it'll be is a new body license. I'm not expecting big changes from them yet. Marlin's a good start if you're looking for a leaf sprung truck.

[@MrJcosenza79]

Vince Lemasurier I’m stuck on this and the cross rc sp4 c, it’s not out yet thoe

[@luvkillzslowly07]

Sweet looking rig!! It looks like you might have primed it before you painted it ?? I have a Marlin crawler and I really like the color u used and wanted to know if u primed it before u painted it??? Thank u…

[@scalebuildersguild]

Always prime before paint.

[@BANTAM53]

See you in two weeks ECSC 2018! :-D

[@scalebuildersguild]

Looking forward to it!

[@ka4172]

Happy new year .Ok nice upgrades.Marlin is famous for his super low low low gears (up too tripple underdrive),how low can the RC4WD crawl ? I think super low speed i s the biggest scale factor on the truck named "Marlin".

[@scalebuildersguild]

Going slow in small scale can be achieved with good throttle control. There's plenty of torque too. No need to have multiple transfer cases like an actual Marlin.

[@Mudsuitable]

Love the truck and totally want one and I absolutely adore the rear window louvers.. Rainbow Power!! Is the dead man switch on the battery cable? if so is it on pos. or neg?

[@slowcrawler2695]

Still my favorite vid of yours

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you!

[@elchupet1835]

Woah! Nice build man What shocks are those btw?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Stock Marlin shocks with springs removed.

[@luvkillzslowly07]

Great looking rig!!! Where did u get the beadlocks??? Cant find that particular kind anywhere.

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's a Incision wheel with Lockedup.com rings!

[@dylantobin8912]

Where did you get that front winch thimble?? Awesome

[@scalebuildersguild]

RC4WD Viking Thimble, my good man!

[@dylantobin8912]

@@scalebuildersguild thanks dude!

[@LaurentianRCStudios]

that rig is freeking sweet!!!love all that detail!how much you want for it?-LOL!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Eleventy.

[@mikeupton5406]

Definitely, it's MARLIN MARLIN MARLIN.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hahahaha!

[@chrisduncan2686]

What length did you have to get the Wildboar Drive shafts cut to?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Gosh, I can't remember specifics - I'm using a pretty crazy setup, so best to measure twice and cut once.

[@MrJcosenza79]

Did you just sand and paint the stock marlin body?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Sand, prime, paint. And trim, and build an interior.

[@XTHNG1]

Who is driving the LocoHauk?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Steamer Steve. ;)

[@johnroberts1.6rc82]

Hi Matt, I just finished painting my TF2 and was wondering if you do a final coat with TS clear, gloss, semi or matte. Thank you.

[@scalebuildersguild]

It depends on the finish I'm looking for, but yes.

[@johnroberts1.6rc82]

@@scalebuildersguild Thank you for the quick reply. I have one that I put a silver under layer and wanted the scratches to show through. But my current body looks nice, that's what she said, I'm thinking semi gloss to protect it. The TS Dark blue looks great (TS-55). Have you ever used AS paints? I thinking these are aircraft colors but some look awesome. Thanks again!

[@theclan4adventures]

Ok I'm a big Toyota fan really love your channel because I've been into rc for 30 years and have always liked the scale side of the hobby. So I'll ask a time tested question. Sc10 2 rtr or the marlin crawler rtr for class 1? Marlin is 500 scx10 is 350ish.. do you feel the price is worth the diference

[@scalebuildersguild]

There's more than just a price difference. Leafs on the TF2 require a lot more fiddling to make it work in C1, but the extra points in SORRCA are worth it. SCX10II will require a lot more work to get all the points.

[@theclan4adventures]

@@scalebuildersguild thanks for the reply and after watching all your videos on the marlin crawler and tf2 chassis decided it was worth it and picked one up over another scx102.. after basic mods and wheeling it today with a few scx102's I'm really happy with it. Thanks for all the work you put in and for sharing your videos and builds with all of us. Hope to meet you in person one day and shake your hand

[@MrMikef350]

Sorry for all the questions pal but your build is a big inspiration for my build. When you removed the internal springs from the shocks did you re-fill the shocks with oil ? If so what weight and how much oil

[@scalebuildersguild]

Nope, no oil. Just whatever was in there to lubricate.

[@ateamrc5288]

Where can I get that 4Runner body in the background?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Search Manitou Liu on Facebook for more information.

[@ivangutierrez7782]

Nice!! Build!! Is that the regular 1/10 Warn Winch or the 1/10 Mini Warn winch??

[@scalebuildersguild]

Gosh, I think it's the mini.

[@ivangutierrez7782]

I was asking because, I’m debating which one to get for my marlin crawler, I didn’t know if the regular warn winch would look to big on the truck. Thanks anyways!!

[@ivangorus]

0:41 jeep 6x6 . Покажите, как он сделан? Благодарю!