The Axial UMG6x6 could be a Game-changer!

[@Bluembuna79]

I bought one about two months ago. It's been a really solid truck. Mine has about 150 trail miles on it. I changed the servo and put wheels and tires. Six pitbull rock beasts made it super capable.

[@ReadySetRC]

Excellent first look! I've been waiting for this video ever since you did the 55 Ford. I really enjoy how this rig has performed on the trail.

[@mikes062]

That would be pretty sweet if they released a kit to convert to 6x6, might be a bit much to do that with the trx4 but like you did before I think it would be cool to see them do something with a straight axle conversion kit too.

[@rc-daily]

Made mine 4x4 after a few weeks of owning it. I recently got the 3 part axles so im putting it all back together now! Hopefully it works out this time!

[@madbeensrc7028]

Had a look at both the umg6x6 and the trx6 the other day and the trx6 is by far the better choice imo.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I'll wait to have them both side by side and let the viewers decide what the best choice is for them before passing judgement.

[@OregonMotorcycle]

@@scalebuildersguildgot a link to the comparison. I think it’s pretty clear 4 years later;)

[@scalebuildersguild]

@@OregonMotorcycle never got around to it, but considering you can’t buy a UMG anymore, it should be obvious! Ha!

[@mr.spacely6503]

This is cold. I would love a 60s dodge power wagon 6x6

[@inyourearhole225]

Everyone that I know with this truck has a clicking noise in the differential. Axial sent out replacement parts and it’s still doing the same thing. And the body is flimsy and very thin. Besides that it’s a good rig.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I'll report back if that develops.

[@gerrysoldguyreview]

I bought mine when it first came out, been pretty hard on it...no clicking

[@Bluembuna79]

@@gerrysoldguyreview bought mine right after they came out. So far no clicking and it's been on many trail runs and a fair amount of rock crawling. I wonder if there was a specific batch that has the clicking problem.

[@gerrysoldguyreview]

Love mine, built a 6x6 with the scx10 years ago it's fun to run them side by side! Thinking of also getting the traxxas also .thanks to mr Matt's review

[@Nickwillfixit]

That body would be nice on the stock chassis length with a tiny bed or tray back, but it would look really good on the 4x4 or 6x6 and join the dual cab to another dual cab chopping the the front screen and hood off and butting the two halves together to get the same look as the Volvo 303 to look like an overlander

[@wikallen]

I like the idea of grey wheels but for some reason they look extremely toyish. Black is sometimes difficult to tell if metal or not, but there is no mistake these are plastic. I would like to see this chassis as an add on kit, and a builders kit.

[@Jephph13bREW]

Literally just bought one on Black Friday for a hell of a price. I'm excited to run it but the weather kinda sucks right now in Ontarioland!

[@Hachi501st]

first snow, now rain.. wtf

[@Jephph13bREW]

@@Hachi501st don't worry, we'll be back to cold and snow in no time!

[@Hachi501st]

@@Jephph13bREW yea we have 3 more months of this and it just started lol

[@chuckbareika5478]

That's what its 4

[@brianbeck7468]

I'd still rather have my Tamiya Dynahead! "It's the Tamiya way." Lol

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hahahaha

[@gpaje]

Thank for the great video, I almost missed the part about the Spektrum receiver using the older protocol. I always do a spreadsheet for cost for my next build, I would have missed the part about getting another receiver to work with my DX5R. Wished they spent just a few bucks more on a current protocol receiver so I wouldn't have to spend $30 on my end.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I'm surprised that there's NO interior! Not even a molded Lexan one... Oh well, more fun for you and me! 😉 I HOPE that there will be a Kit. Steering? Don't see any reason why one can't swap the rearmost Axle with another front one. To save complexity, I would go Axle Mounted Servo in the rear... IF I could afford one in the first place. 😭 Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

IF I had the opportunity... Because Axial does sell all the parts separately to convert any SCX10 II to 6X6..... I would take the opportunity to go NUTZ and FINALLY build the *8X8* I've always wanted!! 😳😎 I would of course put the Build on Scale Builder's Guild!! (I think the only Crawler Forum where I'm still welcome) 😉

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

Their are steer horns for mounting on the hood in the bag also

[@gerrysoldguyreview]

Thanks mr Matt great review, wait till you drive it, it looks great on the rocks, stickier tires make it a fair rock crawler, and lots of room inside for an interior!

[@scalebuildersguild]

I did drive it! Doesn't anybody actually watch?! 😉

[@gerrysoldguyreview]

Every one, you were just trailing easy, I meant climbing rock piles. Most of my 6x6s are more towards military so they get unfair treatment!😂

[@TheWright1]

A little behind on the review but awesome as always! Are you going to build the first 6x6 jeep XJ???!!! Would love to see that.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I don't always get early releases, but when I do, I do. 😉

[@TheAmericanUhate]

There is only 1 6x6 XJ I've ever seen so far, looks fairly well done but camo paint. It's a real XJ though, not an RC one. I'd love to see more of them both though lol

[@DeadnCold]

Now Axial needs to make a narrowed version of the Capra portals to put under this and the 4x4.

[@MrMikef350]

Great review mate,I think the 1.9 wraith was also painted on the outside 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Correct you are!

[@savagemt2]

Ive been looking at this and the traxxas 6x6. Im leaning more towards the traxxas but i dont care for the locking/unlocking diffs. Not sure which one ill end up with. Good review! Cant wait to see what you do with it

[@traxrc]

Great Video! Might have to pick one up for myself

[@tbocfoRC]

What sound does the 6x6 make? Click Click, Click!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Really? Haven’t heard that. From what I have heard, it’s an extremely isolated issue.

[@RcNickster709]

Yup definitely look like a nice rig.. Me personally?.. Not a lot of interest in the 6x6 versions of the 1/10 scale trucks.. I think it needs a lot of weight to look right ... So that the double axles on the back react like you would expect .. If that makes any sense... lol Thanks for sharing Mat I do however think this is the nicest looking one yet.. ;)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Matt... This is RANDOM, but... You mention fairly often you'd like suggestions for builds. What about the good Old Econoline PICKUP? The early 60's, Nose rollover when you hit the Brakes too hard - one?? 😋

[@tomandrews5392]

UMG 10 6x6 looks really cool

[@christopheralexander6147]

So...when are you going to throw a burly mud truck kit, AR44 XR mod axles to it...and 2.2s. It’s the first thing I thought of when I first seen it.

[@AngryDavesADULTRC]

This is currently #1 on the wish list. Awesome truck. -"Angry" Dave

[@WestDesertShooter]

So in theory you could buy this and make it a two axle truck by swapping the rear axle to the forward rear axle? I really dig this body. The G wagon traxxas is not for me but it has portals, so....

[@MrCaprinut]

Nice little big truck (y) I also prefer this over the TRX6. Can you measure the diameter of the tail lights please? I'm thinking of using these for one of my current builds if they are not too big.. :-)

[@DADRacingYT]

Good stuff man. Not sure if I missed it. Did you also test out the TRX-6?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Not yet, did a first look when it was first released, should have one soon and will likely do a shootout.

[@DADRacingYT]

Scale Builder's Guild nice. Yeah I don’t really have any attachment to either company so it would be nice to see a non-biased comparison. Thanks for the reply.

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

I hope so I have one and I really want aftermarket

[@DargoDog]

What flavor of RX comes with that rig? If it is a DSM2 RX, it is compatible with the DX5C/R. When is the "Axial 6x6 vs the Traxxas 6x6" video coming out?

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's not DSMR, I checked. That video will be coming soon.

[@leslieperkins8891]

I would like to see you take that rig and put tank tracks on the back

[@scalebuildersguild]

HahahHa

[@mikej8832]

I second that motion.... 👍

[@flatbedtrucker]

I think the trail markers might have reminded you of a McDonald’s toy 🤙 Awesome review Brother Thanks SBG!!!

[@skirmich]

You dont buy a 6x6 to steer……. Unless you bought a TRX-6 which actually steers great.

[@1darnright19]

Dang that’s looking hot! Nice color for that too! And a full function spare to boot! Hey Matt I got a question for you. You mentioned once that you sometimes sell your rc cars that you have. Would you by any chance be willing to sell that SCX10ii F100 in the future? If so I would love to buy that off you when you feel you’ve had your fun with it and are willing to part with it. I’m pretty sure this isn’t the place to ask that, but for now this is the only place I know of to get ahold of you. Hopefully we can talk a little more about this if not here but somewhere else that is more business appropriate.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I have more to do with the F100 before it's up for sale. If anywhere, I post all my items for sale on the forum.

[@Nickwillfixit]

But not portal axle's as per the 1-1 one, but I suppose a copyright issue may be incured

[@The_RC_Guru]

Nick Ing dazed & confused thats my only gripe. I’d buy one if it were portals too.

[@BlueDually4x4]

I was thinking it was to keep Traxxas from sueing them.

[@Nickwillfixit]

@@BlueDually4x4 TRAXXAS should not be able to as it is the 1-1 manufacturer's design, as was the case with the ARRMA debacle, should never have happened as TRAXXAS copied the design from F1 and other offroad vehicles in the 1-1 design's

[@douglaselliott8298]

Stainless steel skid plate kits usually include TWO skid plates. One for the front axle and one for the rear. I see NO-ONE on amazon or eBay offering THREE skid plates. I wonder how many of the RC community lemmings are going to consider such things as they peel off the cash to satisfy their herding instinct?

[@scalebuildersguild]

I don’t understand this in the slightest.

[@paulclancy2404]

That it cost double to upgrade not even just a 3rd 33 percent more you don't know crazy ? Ik crazy lol

[@TJthercGuy]

Great vidioe! 👍 I just took on 1 of these not long ago and it couldn't touch my scx10.2! It even had trouble keeping up with my tf2 at times. The rtr isn't to impressive least not out of the box but it is pretty cool looking! 😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

Read the description. Game changer is implied if they release the 6x6 parts separately.

[@TJthercGuy]

@@scalebuildersguild aww agreed there. Sorry didn't catch that Edited it. 😂

[@racerj2.03]

I am surprised that you have not done this truck before? Or am I in a real Mandala Effect!?!

[@scalebuildersguild]

There was probably a glitch in the matrix.

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

Great video my friend👍😎

[@montwolfman]

the rear axle suspension should have been via a spring loaded walking beam instead of this independent setup.

[@KTMcaptain]

Would like to see an 8x8 or 6x6 with all wheel steering

[@offroad1911]

I hate that I was away from the hobby when these were available. I have searched quite a bit for one with no luck except for two nib on eBay that are priced at $1500. Lol

[@scalebuildersguild]

I would just keep your eye out... on the SBG forum people sell things too.

[@midwestern_rc]

I just got very lucky and picked one up on marketplace for 400$ with a castle system, treal wheels and hyrax 😬

[@FOXCRF450RIDER]

Awesome review

[@vipxj1]

Great video.

[@tylertotten890]

if axail release a converion kit for scx10 2 will you do it

[@MrMikef350]

How can I get one of your little sbg window decals mate for my honcho build

[@scalebuildersguild]

We sell stickers, but we’re sold out currently.

[@billderas3420]

Still sticking with 4 wheels here...Without a twinge of regret! LOL

[@scalebuildersguild]

NO REGRATS!

[@PhoenixRCCrawler]

I need that truck. 👍🏽🐒🇺🇸

[@TheRCNetwork]

Is it UMG10 6x6 day? 🤔

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yes?

[@TheRCNetwork]

@@scalebuildersguild Mine had extra markers...can I send you them?

[@matthewolerhead8275]

Hmmm, would you be able to add another centre axle to make an 8x8 or more??

[@scalebuildersguild]

I'm thinking it through, and I have a feeling the second middle axle would have to be flipped to account for the reverse rotation of the previous axle's output.

[@matthewolerhead8275]

@@scalebuildersguild , I was thinking the same thing, possible to use the centre axle pieces to make another steer axle? Different type of 8x8

[@ka4172]

With 6 portal drives, maybe .

[@paulclancy2404]

Cool truck needs a better radio

[@bucksrcworld8119]

Still cannot decide if trx6 or this????

[@tnkhobby4752]

Tatra scalers are next

[@jasonchilson9262]

Love it i want 1

[@JDMJDK]

I want a “new” Axial 10.3 portal 6X6 with an HW Fusion as RTR. #2023 #axialadventure

[@rcjoe406]

A lhs by me has it for 299 hmmm so tempting?

[@scalebuildersguild]

That’s a steal!

[@rcjoe406]

@@scalebuildersguild that's what I was thinking 🤔

[@stevenlee6202]

Nice !!!

[@nathanfox4514]

You obviously didn’t drive it it turns better then most trucks

[@scalebuildersguild]

You're right. I didn't drive it at all.

[@ConditionZero76]

Matt I've heard all kinds of story's but what's the real reason Horizon dropped the UMG's? Very dumb idea in my opinion

[@scalebuildersguild]

Beats me, I don't think they sold well initially.

[@ConditionZero76]

@Scale Builder's Guild ye I'm sure its more a niche type truck not a great seller (but very cool looking at that ) I heard it had to do with contract issues something with the blueprint for the UMG etc & was never in the final contract so Horizon had to drop the brand or that truck in the 4x4 and 6x6, who knows I just wished they still offered it... 👍🏼💯

[@00godlovesus]

I've been saying that for years I'm a Gemini:)

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

Did you see the bull horns lol

[@ronhughley6510]

Silver. Looks kinda gray

[@KTMcaptain]

0:37 yes "multi" axle vehicles are fun... cause single axle vehicles are just a DRAG! muahahahahaha

[@ka4172]

No more support from Horizon Hobby?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Sorry? What’s that mean?

[@gmummy]

I hate rc cars and wouldn't buy one unless it was free with a charger..

[@josh_rit8045]

An XJ 6x6... nice...🤣

[@steliannistor1878]

Everything about axial looks cheap and not realistic,and it’s just the start...now you have to take everything out and look for aftermarket parts just to make it 60% as good as a stuck traxxas and they say traxxas is expensive,don’t make me laugh browskys...not even close to the Trx-6 👎👎

[@scalebuildersguild]

At what point did I compare the two? Other than talking about them both having 6x6’s, I said nothing about how either would fare against each other.

[@steliannistor1878]

That was only my 2 cents,you didn’t indeed,but since everyone it’s talking of how expensive the traxxas is I just give them a lil logic ☝️