10 Best 2020 RC Crawler Kits - assemble them yourself for fun and performance

[@peteybra]

This guy should win an Emmy. Easily the best RC KZbinr! Thank you!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Wow, thanks! Appreciate it.

[@yoandrygarcia8856]

Best youtube channel hands down !!!!! till this year 2020! Every video you put out is outstanding!!!! loaded with info!!! keep up the good work!!!

[@DavidFernandez-sc5ws]

My first crawler ever and my second hobby grade RC car ever (first was a Slash) was a TRX-4 chassis kit. It took me a week of afternoons after work to put it together. But is amazing.

[@cl-audio322]

Might as well get a kit considering I end up tearing my RTRs down anyway to check diffs, upgrade bearings, hop ups, etc.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Most RTRs are not that well put together and require a rebuild to get optimal performance. Torqued bolts, shock oil, grease are key issues to check.

[@graymatter45]

I prefer kits. I enjoy the build. I’ve built many kits and I’m glad companies are offering kits again. I bought that land cruiser pickup body from killer body and put it on an SCXll. I had to use cantaleaver shocks in rear to keep full depth bed. Works well but more scale than performance

[@RCReviewChannel]

For sure, it's a great time for us with so many options

[@ReadySetRC]

So many options🤔 Gone are the days of two options (Axial and RC4WD). Great info as always👍👍

[@bigm1422]

I am very grateful for such informative videos🏅, I find it really inspiring and look at them regularly ! Thanks a lot for this 😊

[@melmyrtle5765]

When I got in the hobby there was no RTR. Very much perfer a kit to an RTR now . Great informative video as always . Thanks for the honest reviews of trucks and products .

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you. RTR is a good gateway drug to get more people hooked. Then they can grow into kits.

[@melmyrtle5765]

@@RCReviewChannel for me the gateway was my father telling me I could have his old beat Tamiya grasshopper . Catch was I had to fix it up like new or no deal. I was 5yo worked all summer to save enough to get the parts to do it . The addiction we call RC started for me that summer.

[@3d_printed_rc_builders]

Ha, I bypassed the RTRs and kits all together and went straight to scratch built. However, having since then gotten a kit I must say they are pretty great.

[@kennethwelty1190]

I have built these kit's TRX-4 Sport, Axial SCX-II.MST CFX. Element E.S .and UMG-10 I enjoyed all of them. My first kit was a BMW Tamiya kit I've built many of theirs .Many are CC-01's I enjoy watching your channel.

[@RCReviewChannel]

thanks a ton. We're back to our Lego roots. Good to have options now.

[@gearjammin8551]

Thank you for another great review. I really wish Traxxas would do a chassis kit with no electronics, radio, or body. Kind of like Redcat did with theirs, that would make the ultimate builder imo.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Exactly. Traxxas is great but they need to deliver what we want, not what's convenient for them. Throwing in a pickup bed rack does not really help.

[@1970scout800]

Another awesome video..thanks..I just got a set of hyrax tires and the hobbywing 1080 crawler esc mainly from watching this channel..thanks again!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Since 1984, the ONLY RTR I've ever bought, was a Traxxas T-MAXX - and only because no Kit was available. I've always loved the satisfaction and experience of building my own! You've compiled a good list of Kits available. The only thing we seem to differ on, is you are far more Hardcore Performance driven, and I'm more about Scale. Neither is right or wrong. I HOPE that I'm able to get the Element Sandero Builder's Kit. So much potential with it!! Having built and run the Axial SCX10 II SBK, the only thing worth noting is... The supplied Shocks are CRAP! Stick like nothing else, and LEAK! 😞😖 I believe many of us would pay the extra $20, to get the superior ICON Shocks instead. The rest of the Kit, highly recommended! 👍👍 Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@RCReviewChannel]

great observations!!!!!!! The Sendero stock shocks seem to be the best around. Rarely leak and smooth, stiction free performance box stock

[@twain772]

I love building my own vehicles, that is one of the reasons it took me so long to get away from Tamiya, all their stuff was kits. I wish everything came in kit form or we had the option to get a kit from all the manufacturers and all the vehicles. After the RTR took over the market if I bought one I would tear it apart and build it back up to become familiar with the vehicle and to add things that I wanted or felt it needed.

[@RCReviewChannel]

great points

[@BlvlWmpower]

so true.

[@fromfin90]

i bought the MST CFX kit because it was cheap, available in EU and the Tamiya Unimog body fit it :D

[@andrewmurphy8724]

Sometimes cheap doesnt mean breaks easily. Even cheap crawlers sometimes have some great parts.

[@BrothrBob]

I recently put together the Axial SCX II Builder Kit & The Cross RC, I like them both~!

[@RCReviewChannel]

very good experience there! Hopefully the SCX II first since that is a great stepping stone into the harder stuff.

[@JP-xg8cd]

I just finished my Unimog CR-01👍🏼

[@Zan_Jayna]

Traxxas jacked up the price of thier diy kits so that now they’re the same as the assembled ones. They still come with a lotta parts that I would replace before assembling. Better off to get an assembled sport and then rebuild, cost wise.

[@bradhunt120]

I have a trx4 kit with the lc70 body and I love it

[@rileykairc]

what about the crisima coyote kit i have just built one have 2 bodies for it and just got a 3rd have painted the outside of all 3 lexan bodies not with tamiya paints either like the axial and cross kits not sure which one i will get next

[@RCPropaganda]

You missed the Hpi Scale Builders Kit. I have put on together and its a great kit. It performs well too.

[@RCReviewChannel]

We had to omit it since hpi went bankrupt and stopped shipping this.

[@RCPropaganda]

@@RCReviewChannel they got picked up, but did not know they stopped shipping them. I agree with your choice to leave it out then. Its ashame because its a good kit.

[@Cannabis_Connoisseur]

Just purchased my first rc. Trx4 premium kit. Love its performance but the best part was putting it together. Took me around 25 hours of actual assemble time over the course of 3 days. Lol.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Quality time

[@evoxer87]

Good video!!! I have just built the GMade Gom Plus kit, commonly undervalued truck imo but that's great performer!!!

[@Bruce_Warren]

I luv building kits! Wonderful job RC Review!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@bryanlarsen2330]

I’d love to see you guys do a SSD Trail King build similar to your Element RC build.

[@racerj2.03]

When I got into RC, there were no RTR's. So, Yes, I have built many kits from scratch.

[@greggmundkowsky5798]

I agree, when I got into hobby grade rc vehicles back in the late 70s you only had kits and I feel that is the way all RC vehicles should be, when something breaks you can fix it yourself. And you get a lot more satisfaction from it in my opinion.

[@davidburke5686]

Gregg Mundkowsky not everyone has the technical know how or the physical ability to build a kit, there are more rtrs than kits because the manufacturers make more money from them.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Agreed. Crawler kids are spoiled!! Good to have both options now.

[@andrewmurphy8724]

With kits you can learn so much more than with a rate. A kit let's you learn how everything is put together so if it needs fixing you will only need to tear down a small part of the car. With rtr when it needs repairs you go in blind.

[@HL-OOI]

Once a kit forever will get a kit..I have MT and SCT kit..very hard to go back to rtr anymore..lately have been looking at crawlers..😁

[@thesillypig785]

Being in the hobby for about 20 years, I can't justify buying a RTR for myself. Building, modding and tinkering with a rc is atleast half the fun of it, if not more. Plus I don't wanna pay for shitty electronics that I will swap anyway.

[@xxxxxx-rm2pn]

I think you should have done this video after owning and testing all vehicles mentioned, especially the SSD which is a really intriguing rig

[@RCReviewChannel]

We’ll do another one. Might need to win the lottery though :)

[@agoodballet]

My first crawler was a kit. And my second, third, the fourth one was a scratch built and the faith was a Brazin’, now I’m ready to get a trx4 sport and tear it all apart and start from the beginning.

[@dmvcode3gaming187]

Love the color on the trx4sport

[@andrewmurphy8724]

I prefer kits so I can actually learn about the car I am gonna run, not to mention building the kit gives me an idea of how to fix something if it breaks.

[@joet-sk4sw]

Great video,I'm thinking on the BRX...

[@mrk1075]

First I have to get RTB, Ready To Buy.

[@owenringwald4935]

Why do you prefer the Axial kit over the Trx 4 sport

[@swapmeetlus4096]

Coming from someone who builds model kits, I neeeeever even considered a rye, that’s like buying a snap tite model. Went ahead and bought the scx10 II kit and I’m already thinking of getting another.

[@pzukowski1001]

Hi, could you please do a review of the Injora SXC10 chassis? They seem to be really well made and half the cost of the Axial version - what is the catch?

[@loosfwd]

Great job as usual. Have you done a review on the SSD?

[@RCReviewChannel]

No, that just hit the stores. Thinking about it but so expensive and nothing too innovative as far as we can tell.

[@rickrathbun5236]

And in your opinion witch is the best bag for you buck ?

[@airmenjarod]

Hi, could you please make a video about the different chassis that works with the D110 defender hard body

[@tomandrews5392]

I have been working on a TRX 4 Sport builders kit and have been looking at my next build Vanquish Pro is very appealing to me but price is stopping me but I think it's going to be a Enduro Sandaro builders kit...

[@RCReviewChannel]

Then Enduro Sendero is a wayyyyyyy better value. Best to wait for real reviews on the VS4-10 Pro.

[@tomandrews5392]

Question: Is the Element rc cross comparable with the SCX 10 ii?

[@RedChiefAI]

What do you think about moa crawlers, their performance vs scale rigs and why moa crawlers are not popular at the moment?

[@Evan_Moore61]

I haven’t built any of these yet, but I did build the original TRX4 Kit with the pins that were too large. I fixed that by purchasing a hitch pin from my local hardware store and cutting the flat part to fit. I’ve had it for four months now and no problems with the makeshift pin. As for buying any of these, I’m thinking of buying the TRX4 Sport Kit next and running the Hobbywing Quicrun 1080 ESC, but I’m stuck on a servo for it. If anyone has any suggestions for a good servo that isn’t expensive (under $85) that doesn’t need a BEC it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. 👍

[@zsrc3623]

Do you happen to have any interest in doing another one of these for 2022/23??

[@wolfgangtropp4935]

Again a great video! Thanks.... do you know anything about the hobbytech CRX Survival Crawler from France?

[@307_Scoot]

Great review. Hopefully you will do a ssd trail kit soon!!!

[@johnstogsdall8582]

So can you put different axles under it you know the kinda build it the way you want it

[@ralphweggum1134]

I wish for trx-4 sport kit without body and wheels for 220$

[@Glenn.J]

Hi Francis, what the best kit to assemble in 2022 (vs410 portal aside)?

[@flatbedtrucker]

Thanks Francis 🤙Are you going to get the ssd chassis and do a review.

[@RCReviewChannel]

We don’t think so at this point. Pricey!!

[@Jfitzroy1]

Pricey compared to VS4-10? C'mon.

[@u_t_d_s_h-1_a]

Hey dude, You seem to know about rc a lot . I got a question if you can help me out, I want a 1/8 defender body, and I saw called Double Eagle 1/8 defender, the body is good, but the chassis sucks real bad. Is there a 1/8 chasis I could adopt for the Double Eagle body that can work as good as the Jeep Founder II by Traction Hobby?

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

I'm going to buy the trx sport for my first. This k I can handle it??

[@andrewmurphy8724]

Traxxas cars have good instruction manuals so if you follow it step by step you will be fine. Do not cheap out on your tools, get some quality tools seeing as they will get a lot of use. Amain hobbies and energy both have some quality tool kits and you can pick and choose your tools. Just be sure to get the right sizes.

[@westcoastrider3008]

Could you do a review of "3racing ex real" crawler? About the price of the redcat gen8/scx10 builders kit price but has 2 speed trans 275mm wheelbase for shorter rigs.

[@RTmadnesstoo]

All of my new rigs were kits. I buy used/worn out rtrs and immediately tear them down and rebuild them.

[@davidburke5686]

What about the Gmade Bom and Sawback kits, also the Boom Racing/Xtra Speed D90/D110 chassis kits and the Xtra speed Xs01 and now Xs02 kits which are all metal including axles and 2 speed transmission and very affordable, and honourable mention to MST for their Cmx,CFX and CFX-W kits, Carisma and I have heard of a company called Rc4wd who make scale kits too 😀

[@RCReviewChannel]

nice options there

[@henningmikkelsen9991]

I think Rc4wd still have some the most fun kits out there if scale is your thing.

[@rcnoypi8758]

Now it made all clear:) Thanks for the info..been watching your videos but now I'll SUBSCRIBE! Mabuhay!!!

[@ka4172]

I wish for a chassis that can be changed in wheelbase (middel of the chassis build for shorten or lenghtend in minutes) to fit different bodys in no time.

[@RCReviewChannel]

The Redcat Gen 8 can do that since there are different link locations in the middle plate.

[@traxrc]

you guys gotta get a vs4 10 pro

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thinking about it. Maybe sell our Crossrc to fund it

[@OffRoadRC918]

Very helpful ♥️🧡💛💚❤

[@drxhobbies942]

the green trx4, who makes that color green you used? tamiya? duratrax?

[@blackbirdrc8348]

Just realized you guys never cover Vaterra rigs. Just not into anything theyre making, or? Just curious lol maybe you know something bad about the rigs that I don't. I just own a trx4 because well.... No need for a different rig haha.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Since we're new in this category, we've been buying and testing all the new releases, especially with new innovation. Vaterra hasn't release a new platform in a while but we'll be the first to test it as soon as they put one out.

[@lunaamorosa6535]

Trx4 e scx10 2 pagliaccio sono i migliori

[@SuperLubot]

Hi Francis, is it possible for you to review the Carisma SCA1E 1981 Range Rover Classic?

[@RCReviewChannel]

We are trying to get one so stay tuned.

[@bobtawilger359]

Nice vid thanks.

[@bunkblount]

Wheres the Capo Sixer?....lol...thats a beast

[@RCReviewChannel]

We will look that up.

[@bunkblount]

@@RCReviewChannel heres a link on you tube that reviews it...its really detailedkzbin.info/www/bejne/nWaQfGV_Za90ga8

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

I'm getting the jx cls servo for my traxxas sport kit and I am going to run a hobby wing 1080esc will I need to instal a bec and if so what kind and how this is my first build... thank you

[@JustinDDavis]

I would use a external BEC. I burned my 1080 BEC up. Castle Creations 10amp BEC - is what I am using now.

[@JustinDDavis]

You will be fine on the 1080BEC for awhile. So it is not a must to an external BEC to get you going.

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

Thankyou so much

[@canyonjohnson7966]

Anybody know what wheels those are on the UMG 10

[@joshstringer8181]

Does anyone know if the trail king comes with electronics like Motor and servo

[@JK-qv8sv]

The BRX01 is so damn sexy. I'l build a kit over getting an RTR each and every time.

[@RCReviewChannel]

we are very intrigued

[@JK-qv8sv]

@@RCReviewChannel rcsparks has a great build series on BRX. Never had a 2 speed rig, but would try one. Could see myself just locking out the transmission to 1 spd if possible.

[@dangavin]

I took the next step first. I only have kits

[@BullgearRCvideos]

Um, yeah cross does have an RTR. very capable too

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yup. Just came out. Which one do you have? What does it do well?

[@BullgearRCvideos]

@@RCReviewChannel well, it's been out for a few months now, and there is only the one rtr at this point. And it does pretty much everything well

[@SwissDandy]

I love your videos but you should be consistent. You talk about the value and Pros of the kits... But not for all. The Element RC was really just went over. No details, no "parts you should get" and if the kit has a good or not so good value.

[@kennethwelty1190]

5 star review

[@RCReviewChannel]

thank you!

[@trevorpenfold8947]

Where is the walk through talk through of your Trx4

[@RCReviewChannel]

Some technical delays with the edit. It was ready but I brought the wrong hard drive in my travels now. Here is the data 1. Proline Hyrax and weighted wheels 2. Savox 1210 servo at 7.4 volts 3. Overdrive front gear at 12.5% 4. SSD brass portal covers 5. Hobbywing 1080 ESC bonus: bow house low cg battery carrier. 11 volt 2200, no bumpers, no pickup rack

[@trevorpenfold8947]

cool cheers

[@trevorpenfold8947]

I need the 1080

[@thehozer88]

Not kits. Kits are all in parts bags that you actually put together yourself.

[@HL-OOI]

How about Tamiya Bruiser?? 🤣

[@bunkblount]

Wow i remember those things when i was a kid 35 years ago..lol...they dont still male thm do they?

[@HL-OOI]

Bunk Blount R/C There is a clone one now HG P407..😁

[@joshkelly6393]

i keep seeing gen 7 rtr for 250

[@RCReviewChannel]

Don't do it. That is not very good compared to the current options. Element RC is so much better. Steering angle and axle clearance are not good on the Gen 7.

[@joshkelly6393]

@@RCReviewChannel i don't have the money for that

[@levibeebe9100]

The cross rc wasn't even worth mentioning... and anything over 500 for a kit is ridiculous.

[@dangavin]

I took the next step first. I only have kits

[@RCReviewChannel]

You don’t know what you’re missing :)

[@dangavin]

RC Review I’m more into knowing how things work and building things, it makes me feel lazy if u used an rtr