FMS FCX10 K5 Blazer test and review - 8 channels of fun rc trail crawling

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[@yiarkungfu]

Hi Traxxas, it's O-V-E-R. $399 for a good servo, good esc, 2 speed, front and rear locking diffs, front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, drag brake, lights, light bar, removable cab and with 10 channels. All of those things are easily worth $300.

[@buysncharge]

I still like the TRX4.. its just 300 bucks over priced all the time.

[@theloneriderzadventures]

Ima agree i got a trx4 79 bronco i call frank you can view him on my channel but ive been running him since april 2018 hes due for early retirement at this rate.

[@HanShotFirst100]

Not even slightly over, Traxxas will still sell more TRX-4s. If FMS sales become a concern, Traxxas can lower their prices. The brand is too big and too smart to be outdone simply by a brand offering a lower price on a copycat product.

[@BeamNG.Cinema]

FMS has some really noisy ESCs. I got a TRX-4M and man that things quiet

[@RCReviewChannel]

I really hope this is a wake-up call for their crawler line. Repacking the same chassis for 6 years doesn't do them or the rc enthusiasts any good.

[@LEORedSun]

FMS has become my favorite R/C brand with their innovative designs and great value. I knew they're going to come up with something like this that would shock everyone just like what the TRX4 did five years ago.

[@RCReviewChannel]

No resting on their laurels for the weary. They keep innovating and I think they're just getting started.

[@jackdreer2977]

Wow, what a truck. I love fms! Can't wait to get my hands on it as well as the fcx24 blazer!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yeah, both are very good for sure.

[@GrimSpeedFPV]

Fms is doing awesome things!! This looks really awesome and fun! Watching rc reviews always makes day better to!💯

[@RCReviewChannel]

High praise right there. Learning and having fun is good for our health.

[@rono6699]

Wow! Lots of stuff traxxas would never include in a RTR. Adjustable drag break, what?

[@GrimSpeedFPV]

@@rono6699 I know right even the controller is awesome!. This looks like a solid platform worth the money

[@JmanZ71]

Damn you Francis you just cost me $400 lol great review and I purchased through your link… Long live RC review!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you. This video was hard to do since I realized it was an important macheeen. Happy to do it justice.

[@postalacidity]

The remote lock/unlock diffs, selectable RWD/4WD/FWD is just bad ass.

[@RCReviewChannel]

It is just so freshhhhhh.

[@manuelpiston]

Wow!!! Another square body. Just what everyone has been asking for!

[@buysncharge]

What else is there?

[@manuelpiston]

​@@buysncharge you okay? I there no other cars where you live?

[@buysncharge]

@manuelpiston I mean. Not really. All cars have sort of been lame since about 2001. Maybe a 1999 4Runner body would be cool. But I mean. No. Expeditions are lame.

[@northerncountryrailroad8939]

Those proportions are really off

[@RCReviewChannel]

I think when you make your first 1/10, you either gotta hit this or a Toyota. Dozens of bodies coming i bet.

[@shuster1921]

Great review again, that's a great deal, now let's see how it stands up to a few beatings.

[@RCReviewChannel]

I think I'm on to something by not having a big long segment of just running video.

[@CraigSimons]

I've had a TRX 4 defender since they were introduced. This is all I love about my TRX4 plus more. I'm getting one.

[@mistermasada1829]

Game changer, especially if there will be parts support.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Parts support and upgrades coming for sure.

[@DavidFernandez-sc5ws]

Love my FCX trucks. Definitely getting one of these

[@RCReviewChannel]

You won't be dissapoint.

[@Bradkozakandfriends1830]

Great video. Love the excitement. Can’t wait to see one on the trail. Thanks. Congrats on the subs

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you. The hardest part is collecting my thoughts so I make sense and not just babble along

[@steveblackbird]

Your enthusiasm is infectious Francis!! Can see why you're excited about this rig. For the price that's unbeatable. Only thing missing is a winch. With all the driving modes, High/low speed, Portals, Contra rotating driveshafts (that's rare for an RTR) decent servo, lights and a nice polycarbonate body... I love the drag brake on the fly... OMG that's awesome!!!! Yeah I'm sold. My heavily modified SCX-10 doesn't have all those features but damn it cost a pretty penny to setup.

[@mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66]

Awesome review rc brother, FMS continues to impress, all vehicles can use upgrades even the 700 dollar vehicles need upgrades. The fact that it already comes with so many nice options makes it a great purchase, can't wait to add it to my collection 🙏✝️☮️

[@Casitascrawlers]

Yep they got my $ thank you for the review much appreciated. 👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

What's that sayin... 'shut up and take my money'

[@Heizekel77]

Dude, that looks awesome! 🎉🎉

[@boduke9428]

That is a gorgeous truck and an impressive list of options. I'm not big into crawling and don't have a ton of room in the collection but I'll likely buy this just to look at. I picked up a TRX6 G63 last year on impulse that I've been looking for a reason to get rid of. I think you just gave me one.

[@RCReviewChannel]

You won't be disappointed. This is a little more fun with a bigger sweet spot, at half the price.

[@cameronbrown8126]

I've been waiting for this since it got leaked by Harley designs and I will say FMS did not disappoint, and that price is great, now if my real truck would stop breaking so I could afford one that would be great.

[@RCReviewChannel]

The price capped off a wonderful effort from them.

[@AgeOrmstad]

Realy nice rig from FMS👌

[@user-sb1sr2xw3s]

fan of rc review here in the Philippines!

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Mabuhay Kabayan

[@Scale_Slotcars_Latvia]

Thank you for your very comprehensive review ,awesome looking truck at a very good price .Gave you a subscription🤗. Greetings from an Irishman living in Latvia.... Harry 🇮🇪

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah awesome, love your reviews. I just ordered the black blazer I am stoked

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Much obliged.

[@unloveableandre]

Amazing video, what a nice full review

[@mickeysrccrawl]

Congratz on the 100k and think fms is rocking foreward rigth now :-)

[@RCReviewChannel]

I'm so stoked for both developments

[@RC4X4]

Great review. This seems like a great truck to have. Mines gonna be here saturday. The Crawlers I have now will be eyeing what I got. It's different and I think it's good to have options.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Can’t wait to get mine, as always appreciate your reviews. I’ll be watching for the next one until then peace and chicken grease 😁👋👋😎

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I got hungry right there.

[@MrBen1471]

Great car and good job. Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍

[@BeardRubEnjoyer]

Great truck, really nice looking. If it had straight axles, I might have grabbed one. Never did see a blazer with portal axles. Love the optional rear 2WD setup.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yep, hopefully, they come out with straight axles.

[@boondeanie]

If they get a 79 Ford I’ll be getting one, the features on this thing are cool. I got to many RC’s to buy every cool one that comes out ( I can’t believe I just said that lol) Thanks Francis for the informative videos you put out I enjoy them

[@RCReviewChannel]

It is almost out of stock for the first production round so get it asap if you're thinking about it. Shipping is FREE btw www.fmshobby.com/products/fms-1-10-fcx10-chevrolet-k5-blazer-rs?ref=rcreview

[@mattromine510]

I bought a trx4 high trail a while back I wish I would have bought one of these very nice truck

[@Nanan00]

Those that twin stick their 4x4 can do front wheel drive in some vehicles, my Jeep YJ has a Dana 300 that is twin sticked and it can drive on fronts only if need be such as snapping a rear axle or digging etc.

[@robertruiz5417]

Love your videos sir you're one of the best in the business

[@RCReviewChannel]

high praise, thank you.

[@PIZZA_and_NITRO]

Love it !

[@astridsactionrc545]

I have the money to buy this at this moment, but then I won’t be able to pay my bills….

[@RCReviewChannel]

Home heating is overrated. Don't cut off the internet wifi though. :)

[@gibsonlife573]

I run mostly smaller stuff but this is definitely caught my eye

[@jimbo4203]

I like the 2 speed , I like to jump things too and it will make Traxxas design something new , hopefully

[@RCReviewChannel]

2-speed s more fun!!!

[@chaddavis513]

Looks pretty capable I would definitely give it a rip and i dig that dig!👍😉

[@RCReviewChannel]

grip it to rip it and dig the dig.

[@chaddavis513]

@@RCReviewChannel 😂👌💯 Absolutely!

[@nhansme]

Oh man… This is it 👏👏

[@axellness]

Fms is Killin it

[@Tom-ux2tr]

good review

[@NCxRC910]

FMS has been killing lately!

[@RCReviewChannel]

What's really encouraging is they keep evolving and improving.

[@christophermears7738]

This looks like a good truck . And the price is good as well. Hopefully the evil T don't sue over it .

[@RunThatRC]

Been looking for a new 10th scale rig and this might be it.

[@josephphillips1692]

Eat that Traxxas! I love Traxxas but their prices suck! They are proud of their products for some reason I’m selling one of my TRX4s to get one of these!!!!

[@RCReviewChannel]

They did something great with the launch of the TRX4 but that was 6 years ago. Us hobbyists deserve better innovation. And prices.

[@Lonewolf00003]

Awesome video! Could you please review the yikong yk4104 1/10 defender.

[@user-ui1ew3ws9z]

What about adding a fusion motor ???

[@normanschmidt209]

I want that 1 on the left. Where do I get that one

[@morganrody67]

Awesome review AGAIN, thanks!! Easily my next rc, so many great innovations AND ITS AFFORDABLE. Was there any mention of battery, nimh?

[@RCplamodel]

Cool RC,😃 great offroad adventure, awesome video❗✨👍

[@AnyAssumptionBanter]

was hoping to hear about what size servo could fit in it. how about motor and gearing? links? all the standard stuff we'd look at to upgrade. a deep dive into that because the weaknesses are fairly dry; need equal pros and cons. frankly, over engineered for crawlers. too expensive for kids. too many gimmicks and its going to hard to work on when one servo goes bad.

[@RCReviewChannel]

More videos coming from on this from me for sure!!!!!

[@jphart55]

i bought one earlier today. cant wait for it to get here. do you know if you can remove the tint from the windshield? i want to put a FPV camera in the cab

[@matthewwhitby5368]

Just got fair rc live stream notification right now as im watching this 😅

[@CasperRc81]

It is real the best dig is neutral and lock. I flipped the shaft in my Capra so it’s in neutral

[@jonathanfletcher97]

Gonna have to 100000% buy one of these before traxxas files a lawsuit lol

[@RCReviewChannel]

There might be a patent on this whole thing. :)

[@jonathanfletcher97]

@@RCReviewChannel let’s hope so. Awesome review as always!

[@rcjoe406]

Perfect 🥰

[@RCReviewChannel]

perfection!

[@TrailTape]

Can you have the lights on without the turn signal function? Personally I hate turn signals. Looks weird to signal when offroad lol

[@RCReviewChannel]

We'll check on it

[@AlanGarcia-js9ck]

where dobi buy this in the US

[@Casitascrawlers]

Is it a esc receiver combo or are they separate?

[@tinytrucktherapy]

Does it come with canyon trails??

[@lonardito78]

How much does the vehicle weigh with battery?

[@fredrikpetersen8352]

How's this compared to AT-4 EMO 4WD? Anyone know? Seems similar.

[@henryoak2001]

Can it take a 3S battery

[@capitalnguyen5624]

Nice video. I like to install an engine simulator on my fms fcx10 k5, but I could not find out the throttle line. Could you help me with that? Thanks a lot.

[@HandyManMike]

I just ordered the Blazer online. I'm new to RC vehicles. What is the best battery to purchase for this rig? One that will fill the battery compartment...

[@JamesDirtRC]

Oh i want one of those. Wife would never let me spend that much. Looks Amazing.

[@flat-out]

You whipped 😆

[@briansmith1704]

Where did you order the center caps from? I'm having a hard time finding them.

[@rcjono]

That’s how you kill the competition.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Better, stronger, cheaper.

[@Glowingtomato]

I'm getting the orange one and mounting the cap so it's like my FCX24 version

[@RCReviewChannel]

Mini and Biggie

[@claytonrc259]

The color of the headlight is period correct. i wouldnt change them. There is something about the door windows that just isnt right.

[@RCReviewChannel]

It's not the color, it's the brightness. Lights that you can't see with and with no beam are not scale either. :)

[@jonthomas8487]

Is the chassis identical to the Yikong/Absima? Also those tires look identical to Traxxas Canyon Trails

[@Indy64738]

It doesn’t look like a yikong… something new, I think

[@brandonupchurch5015]

Honestly fms and redcat has stepped up. The gen 9 Imo is the closest to this fms. Both 400 with 2speed trans. Gen 9 also comes with the 42kg servo

[@garrett6217]

It just goes to show how much price anchoring has been going on in the RC market.

[@unloveableandre]

2:30 What the Hell? LMAO! So good!

[@Rc_impulse]

Fms is undoubtedly the radio master of Rc crawlers making $800 crawlers for half or so the price

[@kristian4243]

I need this

[@RCReviewChannel]

in your life. Do it!

[@steveh485]

How has Traxxas not sued them already?

[@manuelpiston]

Lol why?

[@yourtubisfilled7164]

On what ground? Emotional damage?

[@beng.6417]

Great. More features nobody asked for.😂 But I really want a FWD crawler.

[@Casitascrawlers]

And the aftermarket is coming already picked up metal driveshafts form Injora

[@isoysa]

Seems like not a complex big transmission.. but it does all..

[@NANNIRC]

Wow FMS! After your video I bought the Unimog With oil dampers, modified in the look and made a nice video into Dolomites. I have to say that FMS surprises you with quality both in materials, and project The Unimog is ready to receive more things than expected, (LED housings). This one has my favorite body and I never bought the Traxxas one because the price here in Italy too high. I'm thinking over! Ciao and happy 100.000

[@joesimon8786]

Where do I get the K5 hub caps?

[@RCReviewChannel]

I got mine from another vehicle. Something like this Traxxas caps will work alnk.to/dprkoWR

[@RCReviewChannel]

This one traxxas.com/products/parts/8164

[@joesimon8786]

@@RCReviewChannel Thank you for the reply going to order those up for my new rig. 😁

[@justiceonly9105]

Hi, Very grateful for you. What is the fastest speed please? Also, all these unbranded Chinese electronics make it unreliable as well?

[@Travis5.56]

So it’s a Blazer with a K10 cab?

[@Indy64738]

No a specialist, but I thought the blazer is the short one with the hard top and the K10 is the pickup 10 inch longer…

[@karol0098]

Is the wheelbase 313 ???.........looks a bit shorter

[@Indy64738]

The wheelbase is 324

[@Indy64738]

Yes it looks a bit bulky, a bit “short”…

[@alantaylor353]

SOLD.! SOLD.! SOLD.! 😉

[@slottygw2wvw842]

Traxxas is finished with people like fms coming out with this this is the time to give them a token of their cease and desist love

[@sharifbuzz2805]

so awesome...if only it was a hardbody

[@joweemac]

WOW that’s all i can say :)

[@nhmtrhd]

Hey FMS !! Square Chevies are nauseating. I would buy a Ford body Rig in an instant!! Will there be a builder’s kit coming?

[@RCReviewChannel]

I'm sure they're working on the licensing on that now. And the Yotas.

[@paulm1237]

It's a weird choice to make it a 324mm wheel base with a 250mm width. That rules out a ton of existing aftermarket bodies sadly.

[@RCReviewChannel]

What's wrong with the width? Too wide or too narrow?

[@paulm1237]

@@RCReviewChannel there's nothing wrong with it technically, but most 1:10 bodies are meant for 200mm wide bodies and 313mm wheel bases. That rules out using a ton of aftermarket bodies on this platform right out of the gate unless you want the wheels to stock out 25mm on each side. The extra 10mm in length isn't a huge deal though.

[@fullyrc8555]

I like it! But do they have to use yet another American body! The blazzer has been done so many times now it’s so boring. A Nissan patrol or something would be awesome!

[@tehKLN]

9:56 😆

[@michael-mirza]

You sold me! A legit Traxxas competitor for $100 less? I’m in.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Signed, sealed, and delivered!

[@fdcinccavalari5237]

man i want them to make a 4runner 5th gen

[@RCReviewChannel]

That would be cool. It's gonna be all about the body releases now.

[@lemmontree1]

FMS should make a VW Baja Bug!

[@angry870]

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.”

[@juddroberts2454]

Fuckin A! MOA, lights, dig, selectable lockers, 2 speed trans, selectable drive config, and mag con lights with swiotch on remote?! Dayum!!! Wanna trade for my trx 4? I see a front axle swap on my trx, pls see if its compat w/trx. Another great video

[@joshkelly4682]

Do i need to sell one of my kidneys to get this?