Considering an SCX6? Watch This First!

[@VetteWay2Fast]

Great review! For the steering, I just bound a dx5c which allowed individual D/R tuning and added more throw to the right, also added a longer screw and a few spacers between the servo horn and steering link so the angle wasn’t as extreme. Turns much better and even on right and left. My only gripe if I had one would be the proprietary sensor cable to the motor making an esc swap un-doable w/o changing the motor as well, along with the motor mount not allowing aftermarket motors. Would prefer a more creeping capable esc for crawling personally. There are a few panhard braces u can make to eliminate the flex as well, I ended up just getting the metal axles and shock towers. (plus the silver axles and towers just look great lol). From hearing the axial designer live chat, they are selling well so wouldn’t be surprised if the other companies are cooking up a 6th scale. Again, great review!

[@RCTNT]

Thank you for the newsy and informative comment :) I've got a few bits of alu bracket I was considering making into a stiffening frame to help with the panhard, but for now I'm going to just drive it some more to get a deeper feel for the rig overall. Getting that end-point sorted was not negotiable though - it is just so bad from factory! Blimey! I rather suspect Traxxas and others may drop a 1/6 scale rig at some point. So while there are some other impressive rigs out there right now, I might set some money aside to be ready for whatever else comes to the sixth scale party! Here's hoping!

[@YoShImUrA53]

As you know I'm not the biggest fan of this rig's execution in some details, and some of the ideas behind it, yet I absolutely acknowledge the engineering behind it, and I'll admit I'm very intrigued by its driving capabilities and what it feels like running such a huge rig. It's so refreshing to see a review that won't only sell the truck's bells n' whistles, but really get down (and - can I say- dirty?? lol) with it to really test it, find its more obvious flaws, and try to fix them on the spot. Really says a lot about your channel and your commitment to your audience. THANK YOU!! I am looking forward to new entries and see where the journey with this SCX6 takes you. I bet we're in for a treat of quality content, reviews, tips and tricks to make the most of it!

[@RCTNT]

Aw shucks, thanks :) I'll do my best!

[@hellorc7678]

Great review. Your right the steering is the biggest downfall. I bumped mine up to 7.4 v and added a capacitor the the receiver. Definitely better but still not great. Sucks your body cracked. I've heard some are thin. I've rolled mine several times and it's still intact. Lucky I guess. Enjoy!

[@RCTNT]

The servo is rated to 7.2v so I'm happy leaving it at that (though it'll probably tolerate up to 8.4v, but that'd be uncomfortable when under sustained load). My BEC has a cap built in so that's good. But I've solved the steering now. It was cheap and easy. Thank goodness for that! I made a short video about it, which drops in 8 hours from this comment). Let's hope both our bodies hold from here on! Happy wheeling :)

[@ChrisGorman87]

The replacement clear lexan body’s are twice as thick over the original body. I painted my scx6 red!

[@RCTNT]

Nice, I did mine in camel and black. Came up good. Nice cars aren't they

[@Andy_Yates]

This thing is massive! Bummer about the body cracking too! This also looks like a new course we haven't seen yet. Less boulder-ey but challenging loose dirt and side hilling. I went to a small comp yesterday and saw some wild rigs. I still don't know exactly the class but the event was advertised as a pro/shaft comp. Some were motor over axle, some were single motor shaft drive, and all were running pin tires (2.2 I think). They looked like crabs going over the big river rocks. Fun to see a comp run and see the different setups! I tried one of the courses on my own and the Sendero did better than I expected. The TSL SX XL's did really well on the wet rocks and moss. Ultimately the crazy side hill gates and tight turning needed would have meant an assured DNF in an actual attempt. I assume a class 2 course would look different though :) . I noticed the bull bar on the bumper getting caught on things but your steering servo tips are really helpful to manage the approach angle and for moving the front of the truck a bit like you did here. More good driving practice and fun!

[@RCTNT]

Oh wow! That's awesome! So glad you got to go to something. You can see the kind of rigs on my 6 month tour video. Shafty=Sporty/Sportsman (my orange one) and MOA=Pro. That's really cool. And yep, C2 courses are very different to the ones made for 2.2 pin tires. But I'm really glad you got to have a go anyway :)

[@Andy_Yates]

@@RCTNT I'll have to watch it again! Darn lol😆. Outdoor restrictions here have lightened (at least for now) so I couldn't resist taking advantage a little bit :)

[@RCTNT]

@@Andy_Yates that's really great, I'm glad you got out. I think we're looking at a rough time ahead with omicron coming in fast. I'm preparing this week to be home for a while again, I think this will be tough. Glad you got out while you could!

[@Andy_Yates]

@@RCTNT Same here man. I've only just heard about omicron this weekend and don't know how that'll play out here. Probably not smoothly. I hope you're able to keep working and keeping well nevertheless.

[@RCTNT]

@@Andy_Yates thanks Andy, and you. Cheers

[@jayb3518]

That sticky residue on the underside of the vehicle was axials attempt at adding more scale realism, "It's a jeep thing" LOL... Most real Crawlers have oil leaks....so Axial is just stepping up it's realism...

[@RCTNT]

Watertight logic. Unlike their seals.

[@ridgerc5976]

Glad to see an honest video about these. I hear a lot complaints about the price but i know i have that much if not more in all my 1/10 scale trucks.

[@RCTNT]

That's my thinking too. It adds up on the smaller cars - you're just getting a lot of it out of the way from new. And the stock electronics aren't bad, lack of a dedicated BEC aside. The steering servo is quite adequate on 7.2v, which it's rated for. They needed new tooling for the parts, new boxing, etc etc. The brushless system alone is worth quite a bit. It's a shame some of the basics were off-point but overall it's a decent effort and the price is about right. I predict they'll be USD$999 before too long and if Traxxas or others release something like this, the next version will be similarly priced and a bit better. One can hope! Cheers :)

[@makestuffmike]

I don't know why people complain about the price. 500 for most worthwhile rtr rigs. Then upgraded servo wheels tires motors and body and a few pieces of aluminum or brass and you're right there at 1k for a 1/10 rig. Racers? lol try running 1/8 scale nitro or basically any 1/10 indoors clay track and they're all 1k and easily more as well. 1K is basically most hobbies. Cameras, drinking, gaming computers are all more expensive hahahaha

[@RCTNT]

@@makestuffmike pretty much, yep. Many 1/10 crawlers meet or exceed the cost of this one!

[@BlvlWmpower]

Yeah, but you know you would prefer a 1/3 scale if it was the same price.

[@RCTNT]

@@BlvlWmpower lol I can honestly say I wouldn't! That's getting too big to handle! That's getting to atv territory, haha

[@danweiss4928]

My steering problem ended up being my receiver. Changed it to a Dumbo and it worked amazing don’t know also broke one tooth in the front differential in the first three minutes

[@RCTNT]

I am sorry about your diff! That sucks! I've checked my shimming and it's nice and tight, so I hope that won't befall me. On the servo and rx side of things, that is interesting. Can't hurt to test - the steering throw is already maxed on the stock radio, so it could be that. Interesting. I'll check it out!

[@deweyblackburn2047]

Did axial replace your diff under warranty or did you have to buy one thanks

[@RCTNT]

@@deweyblackburn2047 I don't know if they did for Dan but I do know it's worth checking with Horizon. They may cover it, depending on the circumstances. Doesn't hurt to ask.

[@markmtbrider]

Saw this big beast in person today. Pretty impressive. Would have been nice to have a dig on such a unit, and with the price sitting at $1099 US , what's another hundred at this point for a lot more performance on the trail? Still I applaud Axial for once again engineering outside of the box.

[@RCTNT]

I bet it would have added more than another hundred! It'd add a fair bit of stress to the drive line, given its weight. There's a reason real cars don't have such a feature, I'd think. Honestly, with the steering fixed it isn't a bad runner on the trails. The size alone makes for a pretty unique experience!

[@markmtbrider]

@@RCTNT we build are own twin stick transfers for rock crawling specialty rigs , especially useful for extreme trails in the west of the us. To the east , 4ws seems to be more prevalent at the moment, no small thanks to the rock bouncer racing.

[@RCTNT]

@@markmtbrider fair enough!

[@ToGrimmToWin]

I'd prefer single speed or 2 speed no other junk. More need to stop doing so much. I like motor forward like the gen8 gen9 setups.

[@RCTNT]

It's great to have all this choice among manufacturers eh

[@DSMOffRoad]

Unfortunately you bought a green one. Seems to be something with only green ones cracking from posts in the groups. Must be a chemical reaction with the paint as I’m sure they all use the same bodies. I’ve beat on my silver one pretty good and the body is still in great shape. The SCX6 has ruined 1/10 for me. It’s my new go-to rig.

[@RCTNT]

Interesting! Glad you're enjoying yours!

[@makestuffmike]

Yeah I can see this rig possibly ruining 1/10 scale rc for me. I bought a UDR and after that all my 1/10 scale stadium trucks felt wrong hahaha.

[@RCTNT]

@@makestuffmike messing with your head a bit, eh? I can understand!

[@makestuffmike]

@@RCTNT I had a 4wd beast and that even messed with me for a bit when I went back to regular 1/10 scale rc lol. This scx6, the xmaxx and that UDR will be a one way trip to large scale land hahaha

[@RCTNT]

@@makestuffmike smell that? It's your wallet slowly roasting a hole in your pocket

[@AMAZINGRC]

I was sent to your channel by one of my very good friends. My friend was concerned that i was getting into something that is very expensive without knowing anything about this rig except that it's huge.! I already own an SCX10III and SCX24. I love them both.!! I am very happy with the coverage that you bring to the table on this subject. I am happy that you did not verbally assassinate this rig. Instead you show us how to fix the issues that make it a frustrating purchase. All no big deal... except the body cracking... thats a tough one to swallow. The good news is that you published this great video explaining all of this to us. Honesty is the minority for these unboxings. I commend you for yours. Sub and a like.!! 🤜🤛😎🔥

[@RCTNT]

Ah, thank you kindly! You're going to like the next video, then! (It releases in 17 hours from this comment). Great improvement to the Scx6 for very little money and effort. Can't do much about the cracking body, which is a shame, but the steering is another matter! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@anthonyrossi5255]

I’ve had mine since they came out and only upgraded the servo with a cheap Amazon one. 60kg. 1/5. The silver body seems to not have even close to as many cracks

[@AMAZINGRC]

@@anthonyrossi5255 That's so funny I know someone who just ordered the green one..!!! To be quite honest I'm going to cut a 3rd of the body right off of the top and flexseal the interior of the rest... for my friend...😊 You have posted a very important video here and all of us appreciate you very much for pointing this out. Quite a few people out there would have left it alone.🤜🤛

[@RCTNT]

@@anthonyrossi5255 I understand the green bodies are a bit thicker, possibly, which would make the polycarbonate less flexible and more prone to breaking. In any case, Horizon are supporting their product and there's a replacement, clear body on its way to me in a few weeks, they tell me. Thanks for the tip on the servo. Good move, I think! I might use this one until I kill it, though - on 7.4v it's mostly adequate! Enjoy your big rig! Cheers

[@integrityrc7356]

Thank my fri. Much appreciated 🙏

[@RCTNT]

No worries! We've done a fair bit more with it since this video too :)

[@integrityrc7356]

Where are you from if I may ask. We are in Winkler Manitoba canada. I have done some personal upgrades on my steering. You are welcome to inbox me I will gladly share it with you.

[@RCTNT]

That's very kind, thank you. I'm north of Melbourne, Australia. Have also fixed my steering and then made it a bit better again! Latest video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4bHgoGNptB_gMU Great rigs aren't they!

[@integrityrc7356]

@@RCTNT I have put a brace from shock to 3rd link to take away the play. I also upgraded to aluminum axles. Both broke on first run at 3rd link upright bracket. I made ones from stainless steel with a extra braze. No more weakness. I also cut the body to personal choice. Love it now. Decal out the sides with camo and it’s stronger as well 🧐

[@RCTNT]

Beauty! Sounds epic! Thanks for sharing what you did, that's such a fun part of the hobby, eh?

[@cuma_hobby998]

omg, thats is big rc my friend... cool...👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@teamsargentrc6399]

Sweet 1st like & Comment. Lol great color mate. Ridicules chacks! Lol. My front Pinion gear in axel junk! New vitavon now just some work on slipper & ready for fun again!

[@RCTNT]

Hm. I'll keep this set until they break. Gonna fix the steering then get it to a sweet location for a proper rock crawl. We'll see how it goes.

[@itzjoeylo4501]

So you just separated or isolated the steering servo Red & Black (neg/pos) wires with a separate BEC…? Keeping the signal wire in tact from the RX…?

[@RCTNT]

Yep, you only need the positive (red) wire to go to the BEC for it to work, because they have a common ground.

[@itzjoeylo4501]

@@RCTNT common ground, ok. 👍 thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@itzjoeylo4501]

@@RCTNT I was also considering isolating the lights to a switch with two 1s batteries in parallel Velcro’d to the underside of the black reinforcement shell. So all the lights with their power pack removes with the body. I’ll also be adding a Walksnail Avatar VTX with its own battery pack too. Stock RX comes out after first few runs to be replaced with a RadioMaster ELRS RX & TX. Crazy range with RadioMaster Radios.

[@RCTNT]

Go for it. For me, the trouble of managing extra batteries outweighs the trouble of connecting a jst plug or two when putting the body on. In any case, if you're changing the radio, you can also use an extra channel to control the lights if you have a light controller. I've gone down this route with some cars. It's a bit of effort but can be rewarding. With the Scx6 I just keep everything on, but I must admit a working brake and reverse light would be cool!

[@itzjoeylo4501]

@@RCTNT For me, Function over scale aesthetics. I’ll install two toggle switches to independently control the FPV VTX & camera and the light system power. Have you seen anything to do with the new RadioMaster MT12?

[@MrFiSH-qu8yg]

I know these are totally different vehicles but I’m deciding whether I should get this or the X Maxx I already have a TRX-4 and Slash

[@RCTNT]

With those vehicles already (nice choice!) I'd be getting the Xmaxx I think! But, very much a personal choice :)

[@MrFiSH-qu8yg]

@@RCTNT just a question about that, why would you pick the Xmaxx?

[@RCTNT]

@Mr. FiSH the TRX4 is a brilliant jack of all trades. The Slash is a fun basher but has its limitations. You've got nothing that can do big air with any great degree of control (Slash can jump but it's not the same) and the Xmaxx is just so different from the other two rigs you have! The SCX6 is a lovely machine, but it's trail-oriented rather than a dedicated crawler, despite how it looks on paper, and the TRX4 really has that kinda covered already, size aside. If you want a crawler and trail machine, the SCX6 is certainly special and I think you'll enjoy it. The bigger scale really adds to its trail presence. But the Xmaxx is more different to what you already have and it brings another dimension to your RC fun, while the SCX6 simply extends and changes a little what you already have in the TRX4 - though it's greater size certainly changes the experience! That's my logic, but again, it's down to personal preference. What do you want? What is lacking in your RC play? What do both these bring to the table that might answer those things best? Etc etc

[@MrFiSH-qu8yg]

@@RCTNT thanks for this you have been super helpful:) I’m subbing

[@gaffle-411]

This thing blows the TRx4 away. It can traverse grass and weeds over a foot high whereas a 10th scaler cannot.

[@jeffsrcchannel2191]

What a beast, that turning though? :)

[@RCTNT]

I'll get her fixed up :)

[@jeffsrcchannel2191]

@@RCTNT :)

[@speckledjim_]

Were you running the S905 on 7.2v? It handled the extra power ok?

[@RCTNT]

Yep, it's rated for 7.4v. It did die eventually, but only recently. It was after heavy crawling. If it had stayed at a lower voltage, it might might still be alive now, but I prefer using its full rated strength!

[@speckledjim_]

@@RCTNT cheers bud 👍

[@flyingclint589]

I just got my 1/6 Honcho. Really like it a lot, but right away noticed the steering was seriously lacking. When the truck is sitting still and you try and go full left or right, it won’t go full stop unless the truck is moving. Would you say a better BEC would fix this? Also how did you wire the BEC in line? Thanks!

[@RCTNT]

Bec definitely helps. Wire it the same way you'd usually do it for any crawler - power from the battery line to the BEC; a y-splitter from the receiver with red/power wire removed/disconnected to the receiver; BEC connects to the y-splitter and servo connects to the y-splitter too. Now the power goes from the bec to the servo while the signal still goes from the receiver.

[@sunnyv1281]

When u get this u wanna upgrade it. Then it’s amazing it still is but yes it turns not so well cus u wanna upgrade servo all servo in every RC u want to upgrade then links

[@RCTNT]

Done and done! Better steering: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXvVhpSHZrCZfs0 Rigidity: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4bHgoGNptB_gMU Uber servo and new body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHalZqGZopWfapo

[@jerettpalmer8460]

Put a beast 2000 steering servo in it with braces in the pan hard bar to make them double sheer and it’s like a new truck

[@RCTNT]

Agreed. I've done a lot with the truck on this channel. I'm running alu parts where needed now and a Holmes Hobbies 155kg servo on 8.4v. It steers just fine now 😎

[@toysforboysrc]

I want one sooooo badly….. it’s also 10 pounds lighter than my 1:5 EXB. There’s soooo much space to get creative! Will the castle 2028/1100kv fit this platform?

[@RCTNT]

It's a brilliant car to be sure! I know of a few who've put in the 2028 800kv with a 27T pinion and had good results. The 1100 would work too though you'll maybe find it too fast. Or you could be quite happy :)

[@toysforboysrc]

@@RCTNT …. Yea that would be too fast and create unwanted heat. Mainly wanted to know if the 28 series would fit so that’s great. 500kv would be epic.

[@RCTNT]

Totally! Though for what it's worth, the stock system is excellent.

[@RCOffRoad76]

Sucks about the shell, watched a vid before and the guy said going by the forums chat the green shell seems prone to cracking, maybe try a warranty replacement ?

[@RCTNT]

Thanks for the tip. Does seem to be that way!

[@robbieseteg5418]

It really didn’t look that good your front axle wasn’t locked fully either front tire was dragging, I was about to buy this truck ended up with tx6 instead I’m happy I did. Good video man thank you… your course is too easy. Check out west coast scale trails in BC

[@RCTNT]

Thanks, I've done a lot of follow up work with the Scx6 and it's well sorted now. I made an easy course to show the problem with the steering. Look over my channel and you'll see we do a lot with comps. I'm posting this from a comp I'm running right now 😎Cheers

[@TheLilhulk1111]

Spray the inside with truck bed liner coating

[@RCTNT]

Flexible reinforcement, yeah? That's a creative idea!

[@BlvlWmpower]

But you didn't walk in a store and buy this, because it was a pre-release that was sent to you, right? If they sold that to you with all the gunk on it and stuff, i'd bring it back to the store and ask him about it incase other things start showing up.

[@RCTNT]

Nope, I paid for it, full retail. Pre ordered it and got one of the first batch. The shock is sorted. The body, yeah, I'll keep an eye on it!

[@YoShImUrA53]

@@RCTNT Axial have been sending out replacement and unpainted bodies- Lucky you if it's unpainted, so you can make it yours. I really don't feel any of the colors, but the green was defintely more interesting. Hopefully some new colors will join soon with a couple of upgrades, such as the BEC and stronger servo mount.

[@RCTNT]

Man that would be cool. That'd give me the bravery to chop this one up, experimentally! Though I'd be happy to return it instead, whatever works for the local mob. Bec is in. Today I'm tuning it with the programming card and we'll get that steering worked out! I'll film as I go, and we'll see where we get!

[@TheLilhulk1111]

Wall tape and shoe goo and it will not crack so easy

[@RCTNT]

Thanks Rob. There's a flaw wiht the green bodies in particular, I understand - the polycarbonate is too thick and so it doesn't flex enough. Definitely your suggestion is sound and I've used that with good success over the past decade with the faster stuff. In this case, Horizon have acknowledged the problem and have sent me a replacement clear body under warranty. It's here right now, waiting for me to finish planning the paint job! Cheers :)

[@integrityrc7356]

Mine was cracked out of the box.

[@RCTNT]

I notified my retailer who notified the distributor and they sent me a new body (that has been looking at me for 4 months waiting for me to get around to painting it!) Let them know if you haven't already, they should take care of that for you.

[@rastanonascension5246]

Better turnig aluminum panhard, Weak servo under loud ,,strong servo and a bec or cap..

[@RCTNT]

That's it! Bec went in here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXvVhpSHZrCZfs0 And alu gear went in here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4bHgoGNptB_gMU Stock servo finally died so I'll be fitting its replacement next :) Thanks for the comment!

[@ViperRC]

noted have to be careful with the body

[@RCTNT]

Very careful, yeah!

[@YoShImUrA53]

It's crazy when you see the video of that guy running on top of their green one, and even pulling a Ford Explorer with it. Yeah, of course that cracked to... but with good reason! LOL

[@RCTNT]

@@YoShImUrA53 heh yeah, but that was worth it for the views. The ad revenue would have paid for that truck numerous times over. I, on the other hand, would prefer *not* to see this thing busted up with less than an hours run time!

[@YoShImUrA53]

@@RCTNT No argument there about the reason behind the abuse of such an expensive perfectly new rig. I was just thinking that a way to increase any channel's popularity would be to create more clickbaity content. Yet I feel you and your style of creating content wouldn't fall easily for that, or not any further than the thumbnail... I can only hope I'm right on this, as I really appreciate the content, style and informative traits of your reviews. :)

[@RCTNT]

@@YoShImUrA53 thanks yoshi. I plan on staying roughly consistent with existing style and approach in future, with just more polish and hopefully less effort /higher efficiency - most videos take me ages to create and I'm hoping to lower that time investment. I can't promise I won't do the occasional crazy thing to get eyeballs but despite how it might look, I'm continually conscious of the state of the planet and am looking to reduce my waste and resource consumption. My logic with all these crawlers is to hopefully reduce unnecessary purchases by many, so we can get our enjoyment from the hobby without all wastefully buying extra vehicles and finding we don't like them after the fact! Something like that, anyway!

[@WoodsUnknown]

That id an awesome rig and would totally get one, there a trail truck not a rock crawler.

[@RCTNT]

I'd love a trail truck too, honestly! Though it might be too fast! The Scx6 is a very capable rock crawler and that is certainly what we're using them for here :) (I did a mini series over Christmas that shows it on local river rock. Very satisfying to drive)

[@zhaar8799]

wth are you doing man ? 😂😂😂

[@RCTNT]

Having fun!

[@zhaar8799]

@@RCTNT definitely a wierd way of having fun driving like that 🥴

[@RCTNT]

@@zhaar8799 don't knock it til you've tried it. Comp crawling is something many of us really get a kick out of. The challenge of pushing the rigs and ourselves to get the best time and score, it's quite a good day out. And in this case, it's also useful for getting a performance baseline for working from for improvements, mods, etc. That's how I like to do it, anyway - thanks for watching :)

[@zhaar8799]

@@RCTNT so whats with steering ? why isnt it turning to the right properly ?

[@RCTNT]

@@zhaar8799 it wasn't, but it is now! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXvVhpSHZrCZfs0 Got a mini-series that'll release over the week of Christmas soon that will give you the kind of driving I guess you expected from the SCX6. First one drops on the 22nd - and since it can steer right, now it's fixed up, it's quite a good little drive :) Catch you then!

[@larrybahr48]

Will not be buying this crawler. I prefer 1/10 scale.

[@RCTNT]

Fair enough. Nice to have the choice though, eh!

[@iflyrcmike]

I don’t feel so bad about breaking mine first run. It’s rubbish.

[@RCTNT]

It's not great, yeah! Mine has held up for 90 minutes now, no further damage. We'll see how it does with a few more body removals. I don't like it's odds over the long term, unfortunately! Sorry you're having the same issue.

[@TheLilhulk1111]

Worst thousand dollars anyone can spend

[@RCTNT]

Feel strongly about this one, eh? Fair enough.

[@DanBrando]

Someone’s jeeeeelousssssss

[@RCTNT]

@DanBrando this has been easily one of my most used vehicles since I got it. I wasn't sure when it first came out that I'd use it all that much but yep, frequently. It's just super fun to trail with!