This RC Hilux is Awesome, but wait till you see what's next!

[@tomley_rc]

First....

[@KathysFlog]

Rodney, you're such a plonker 😂😂

[@TomleyRC]

Haha

[@rjansen6874]

Grow up ;)

[@TomleyRC]

@@rjansen6874 Why would anyone want to grow up… that’s boring 😅

[@paulmcnamara16]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Parker-di7ef]

I bought the Land Cruiser model and somewhat enjoyed it, but in the end I returned it. Total lack of bolt on aftermarket support at this time. FMS does amazing scale body work, but I would leave it at that. What really did me in was the lights stopped working on mine. When I contacted support, they were no help at all. Thankful for Amazon allowing me to return it after about 60 days.

[@leorall5234]

Me and my dad used to do real 4x4 comps with the 1:1 scale 86 hilux. Same shape. Had a 2.2 petrol engin, big wheels. Big shocks. Best days of my life

[@Shade_tree_garage01]

I’m working on making a leaf spring conversion for the FMS trucks

[@TomleyRC]

Awesome!

[@Del350K4]

You're right about the grotesquely high prices of static models, and these FMS vehicles, as well as having RC play value, make perfectly satisfying alternatives. In fact, this looks so realistic that, when I saw the giant oil drum lying on its side @ 7:06 I experienced a moment of genuine astonishment till my brain recalibrated my idea of the size of the truck I was watching.

[@TomleyRC]

Haha… it’s a nice little waste ground I’ve recently found. I’m hoping they don’t build there anytime soon as it’s perfect for recording!

[@Del350K4]

@@TomleyRC It's great!

[@TobysRCs]

I can’t believe how realistic the FMS stuff is it’s brilliant 😯😁👍🏻

[@cerberusscalenrccars8889]

Totally digging this model, it resembles the "indestructible hilux" featured in Top Gear, heck if I get one I'm gonna try to make it look like it!

[@TomleyRC]

Do it!

[@TheTimPilot]

I was a bout to comment "Does it come in red with a Top Gear logo on?" 😅

[@notrotom]

Paint it red and hit it with a hammer repeatedly, perfect replica

[@jonjacob1962]

These things are awesome... I wish there were 1/10 and 1/6 scale versions with actual hard bodies instead of lexan. Just as detailed. That would be pretty awesome. Lol. It just sucks that the RC world is SO expensive when in reality, the things they're comprised of really aren't all that expensive to produce.

[@faiqcreates]

What hurts the most is people justifying that expensive thing. Like a set of 3 bolts for "rc" are as costly as an entire packet of those same size bolts which contain probably 80 90. Also its all plastic, maybe a little metal here or there but plastic. People are making tons of money in the rc world

[@DutchRC]

you do know RC4WD has a 1/10th version of the hilux with hard body?

[@jonjacob1962]

@@faiqcreates I absolutely agree. I'm also into the fish hobby and it's the same there. A bag of Pete gravel specifically for aquariums is like double if not triple the cost of the exact same gravel labeled for landscaping/decoration. The only real difference being the way it's washed. Yet even then it's still gotta be rinsed good to use in an aquarium because the packaging process makes so much dust. It's crazy how overpriced things can be just because of the specific use case it's labeled for even if it's the same exact product under that label... The RC hobby especially is SO overpriced tho... I wanted to get into it for YEARS. I just couldn't see spending more than a couple hundred bucks on an RC car. Even used RC cars are pretty outrageous. At least in my area... I did eventually get myself a Redcat Gen 8 v2 tho for a pretty good price during this past black Friday sales...

[@jonjacob1962]

@@DutchRC yes. And they are beautiful. But again. They're just stupidly overpriced... Not to mention, they're more trail runners than crawlers... The leaf spring set up, although extremely scale looking, doesn't allow for enough suspension travel to do the type of crawling I do with my RC. I could theoretically buy just a body and figure out a way to mount it to my Gen 8 but idk if it would look right. I feel like the Gen 8 is a bit too big. Those RC4WD trucks are quite small for being 10th scale... I just feel like the scale would be way too off...

[@DutchRC]

@@jonjacob1962 agreed! the RC4WD's are indeed more scalers then crawlers.. well I guess they aren't crawlers at all :) I have had a couple and loved them, but you kinda always have to excuse yourself "it's not a crawler.. it won't perform' :P (I now have a SCX10 cause that does perform)

[@wheelhobby]

Can see this in Black, lifted with roof lights and bull bar ...Marty Mcfly at the wheel with Jennifer riding shotgun....

[@TomleyRC]

Yes 😎👌

[@michaelramsey82]

That was my first thought as well! Only problem is it's not the Xtra Cab version. Nothing a little 3D printing won't fix, though.

[@tylerseabook9423]

The k10 is definitely bigger in real size but these guys are still killing it. Nice work

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, I agree… regardless of scale, it’s beautiful. It’ll be getting painted very soon!

[@shaunescarlett.1]

Crackin video & presentation on this new release from FMS, shame it has no 2 speed & also i agree with you about the rear light Phil, Indicators can also be irritating when crawling. I have 3 of their releases so far & love the attention to detail of them all. I have a collection of GT Spirit die-cast models in 1/18 scale & they are very expensive, £130 upwards & even some 1/43 scale can cost north of £50. FMS i have brought many of your RCs after watching Tomleys videos, I guess that says it all really ! Happy New Year Phil & your family & i hope 2022 is another great year for you ! & Happy New Year To All You RCers.

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks Shaun and yes, would be nice to have one like the 1/12 Jimny, with 2 speed. Happy New Year

[@RCPMK]

really nice little trucks. as for the lights, I wish they would skip all the signals, brake lights, etc and just have always on running lights

[@TomleyRC]

Hopefully they’ll add some different settings for the next ones

[@shanesafford6808]

Just ordered this for my wife. I wish it was a 1980 like ours, but it'll do for her first RC. Just have to paint it to match for her.

[@RcScaleTales]

Nice little model

[@thomaszhou4162]

Would you happen to know of any after market smart chargers that are compatible with these tiny batteries? Not too fond of using the included USB charger. Also do you know of any adapters for the battery and ESC power wires? It’s an absolute pain to unplug the battery from the car and I can only imagine it’s only a matter of time before I pull a wire because of how tight the plugs are. Not to mention the wear and tear from unplugging and plugging in. I’m trying to find a female JST adaptor for the battery side but I cannot find anything.

[@BobbySteroidGontarski]

That hoonigan SG 1603 in the background looks epic!

[@wolffin100]

Rear lights on 💯👍. Make the signals delete able 👍

[@roblowrie1969]

They're such great looking trucks, I agree. Looks like the cab has a darker primer than the bed? HNY to you and yours. 👍🏻

[@ReadytoRunRC]

Sweet little Hilux. Happy New Year!

[@TomleyRC]

Happy New Year

[@nealeware9163]

Can you get leaf springs for them? My first job when I was 14 years old was a blacksmith and we used to make car and truck springs both leaf and coil.

[@ant-man1131]

Chevy is definitely bigger in real life and looks pretty close to scale body wise

[@Wurstkommission]

I also have exactly these 3 cars from FMS and I am in love with all 3! The carts are so awesome... 😍

[@unorthdoxcleric6953]

I've been waiting for this Model of Truck for ages. My Boss Jim had this back in the day when we used to Plaster together. Good days.

[@TomleyRC]

Nice!

[@10OZDuster]

check out WPL not same quality but way cheaper and more models of same scale 1/16th

[@calebr4191]

I LOVE my Land Cruiser, and this new Toyota looks absolutely fantastic

[@TomleyRC]

I need a Land Cruiser!

[@binojgeorge8135]

They make the most realistic scale ever

[@tylerseabook9423]

4 link is really far from realistic. The bodies nail it but the suspension definitely isn’t realistic

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

That is actually the coolest hilux generation ever

[@TomleyRC]

I agree

[@rcwreck-creation]

So many KZbinrs out there refer scale to a wheelbase or size. Its refreshing when someone just compares it to a 1/1 properly. 👍 That rig is so nice, but to find out what vehicle is closer to 1/18 you’re gonna need to know the length of the two 1/1’s? Pretty sure the Chevy is a half ton and the hylux is a quarter ton? So the Chevy should be a bit bigger? They both look amazing regardless! Thanks for sharing Phil! 👍👌

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, it’s more than just the wheelbase, but I also think a lot of manufacturers also use just the wheelbase. I also get a lot of comments on the smaller 1/6 scale stuff, saying ‘it’s to small for 1/6’….because it’s not the size of an Xmaxx or similar 😅

[@sguinness6109]

Im loving the new FMS rc's. Great video!

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty sweet little truck, Tomley! 😃 It runs really nicely! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@markpoitras9794]

Nice looking truck. 👌 thanks tomley

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Mark

[@shawnj547]

Awesome looking RC Toyota truck

[@blainesworld6404]

I'm not much of a crawler guy but I would get this mainly because I like the style of this truck.

[@semperatis]

That's a very nice looking little Hilux Phil and it seems to be pretty capable too.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, it’s a nice rig 👍

[@geevintv6689]

😍😍😍 brings me back to the 90's where I used to see a lot of these rigs on the street. 😂😂😂

[@TomleyRC]

I’d love a real one 😍

[@geevintv6689]

@@TomleyRC I'm waiting for the TOYOTA tamaraw FX 😂😂I remembered most of it are being used as taxi here in the Philippines way back in the 90's

[@notlrachtron]

Would be good if they put a driver in these small trucks as well

[@TomleyRC]

I agree 👌

[@teamjono69]

@@TomleyRC He'd have to be really small though... I got a mate who's 5'3" but even he would be far too big...

[@TomleyRC]

@@teamjono69 😅

[@slickrick882006]

Would the Hilux be safe to use on pavement or just dirt & off road? I'm seriously considering purchasing one but don't have much actual dirt or anything like that around where I live & would be mostly using it.

[@DOFIXERR]

That is a beauty! Damn, now I want to pick one up...

[@robhotson1882]

Great start to 2022 happy new year mate

[@GundamDroid]

Now THIS is what I'm talking about!

[@mattiasrc]

Looks really sweet.

[@Nbainfinite6eight4what]

I glad 😁 that I have a 2007 Toyota Hilux Good Choice Tomley RC

[@TomleyRC]

I love Hilux’s

[@michaelramsey82]

Oooh, I absolutely love this! How long until someone makes a 3D printed cab extension to turn it into the Xtra Cab version? I'd love to make a Marty McFly truck! Edit: upon further inspection, this is definitely an '84 or '85 Hilux, not an '83. The scale works out to 1:14.5.

[@DerekLed]

Cool video, Happy New Year!

[@jan-francoisbuniva4217]

Happy new year !!

[@TomleyRC]

Happy New Year

[@DeliberateNRandom]

On my friend's Civic, I know it's full scale, but I used a couple zener diodes and resistors to get the taillights to work. They had 2 panels and had to work with 3 functions. I wonder if there's something smaller, but I only took a year of electrical engineering at a community college.

[@droberts573]

My grandpa had a blue 2wd with the 22r engine I think , that's where I learned to drive a manual trans. I might just have to get one and paint it blue. I haven't looked to see the color options yet. Not sure what they called the American version pickup like my Grandpa's. Many years ago. Sucks getting old. Lol.

[@TomleyRC]

Nice!

[@mjsrcs3725]

Happy new year pal all the best for 2022 mj 🤘 😎 👍

[@TomleyRC]

Happy New Year to you too

[@toyesteve]

My 1st actual truck was a HiLux, this is a tidy RC. As a Navara owner now, do you know of any RC Navara's?

[@amcgrath5918]

needs to be an sr5 version for all us olduns

[@christopherstorey8326]

The indicators spoilt it flashing every time you turn.other than that it's cool.

[@fishtankkai]

i love the Hilux, avoided other reviews and waited for yours wish there was more colour options but its so cool love the videos thanks

[@TomleyRC]

Appreciate the support dude 😎👌

[@davidboyes5360]

Thanks buddy happy new year thanks for all your video's for 2021 and look forward to seeing more in 2022 hope we all have a fantastic year cheers buddy 👌👍👏

[@JPRC_CRAZINESS]

I really dig how those come packaged 🤪

[@tnttnt250]

Great vid ! What oil shocks would you recomend to upgrade ? Thanks

[@CarsonWright-xh3po]

I agree with that fms has the most scale trucks in rc

[@vincentcimino1963]

Hi, thanks for the video…I’m reaching out here to ask you if there’s another way to contact FMS? I ordered a Kubelwagen almost a month ago and I’ve heard nothing nor seen it delivered and tracking is useless for anything past December 15th. I realize with all the shipping issues going on it’s hopefully just held up somewhere. I’ve left emails and Facebook messages to FMS and I get no responses. Any suggestions would help, I live in US….thanks

[@MrWalldos]

this one is better than wpl c24-1?

[@christophermears7738]

Happy New years

[@TomleyRC]

Happy New Year

[@jonnyanderson6482]

Hi tomley what would that body fit on other RCA’s platforms

[@TomleyRC]

I’m sure it would.. I’ve not checked yet

[@009ADVENTURES]

fair play bud they all look great 👍

[@TheRCScotsman]

Looks cracking! Might have to look into getting one of these 1/18 trucks. I wasted time and money converting a terrible little HengLong truck! Would have been better off buying one of these.

[@SharkysGarageRCandMore]

Awesome lil truck. I really want to see this with a load of scale bales of straw in the back, would just finish it off !

[@NoLimitRC87]

So glad FMS have done this model worlds best pick up ill be getting 1 that'd for sure 👍

[@1911Fan85]

I wish they would have done a hard body and such on the Atlas 6x6 or at least offer one!! Great videos sir!! Coming to ya all the way from the state of Tennessee in the 🇺🇸!!

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, hard body 6x6 please FMS 😍

[@yawash2422]

You are right about the size.. In reality GMC is way much larger than Toyota pickup

[@GuyonaMoose]

Gosh darn it I’ve been so holding off on buying an fms mini. A price and B to tough to choose, they all look incredible!!!! Ahhhh I love the Chevy but Toyota 😍

[@TomleyRC]

I think the Chevy is still my favourite 🤩

[@GuyonaMoose]

@@TomleyRC I think so to! Impossible to find in Canada

[@robcarter6599]

Looks great! Perfect start to the new year. But it has always bothered me since I was a kid when two things are supposed to be the same scale but their relative sizes are off. Hot Wheels and Matchbox are supposed to be 1/64. A Golf and a semi/Lori are the same size? I’ve head the term “package scale” tossed about.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, I think a lot of manufacturers just go off wheelbase on the RC World

[@vincenteam14]

Hi,that's the same thing for the Nikko 1/16 series the châssis as same wheelbase for different bodies like Toyota Supra, Nissan Skyline, Dodge charger and the best for the end....... Peugeot 206 rally car 😂😂😂😂😂

[@robcarter6599]

@@vincenteam14 really! I’m going to search for that right now!

[@gbresaleking]

I love that hilux, I have my fms fj cruiser on the way now tho :)

[@mraltoid19]

Is the FMS Landcruiser the same size as the WPL C54? I have the EazyRC FJ-Cruiser, it's really nice, but thought it would be bigger as it's 1/18, like the C54. I didn't think the FJ-Cruiser was that much smaller than the LandCruiser. Thanks again for the excellent video, have a happy new year.

[@TomleyRC]

I’ve not measured them all yet… maybe I should do a ‘scale check’ video 👍

[@ChilltimeRc2.4GHz]

Looks Asowme ✨, but my next will be the new Panda Hobby Tetra24 X3. first 24 with portal axle and oil filled shocks right out of the Box ✨... yeah🎉

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, they looks really nice!

[@ChilltimeRc2.4GHz]

@@TomleyRC yes. I think it needs no long time if they one provide for you😜🤩🥰. Hope so, than I can see a good video and it's really good as they say.

[@mssawask8862]

I own a 1984 full size chevy 4X4 truck and it is a lot bigger then a Toyota mini-truck from the 80's.

[@MonsterPartsRc]

I wonder why the bed is a different yellow than the cab?… great video as usual tho!! (*edit… I wrote this before I got to 5:19 in the vid… 😁)

[@TomleyRC]

I think it’s a different ‘thinner’ plastic

[@seanandlee8280]

happy new year. You should get another one and turn it into the toyboata .

[@TomleyRC]

Happy New Year

[@northernrcflyer]

Thanks for the thorough review. Which is the nicer model, the Hilux or the Chevy? Looking to pick one up “for my son”😂

[@parryhotter5575]

A 050 High Torque motor? That's the same one as in the Atlas 6x6 then.. Servo also look similar, which is kinda worrisome. After 15min of crawling, both are burning hot in the Atlas. I wonder if they geared this Hilux properly so that it can actually crawl without frying its components.

[@ThomasJordan-lp4zy]

nice what do you think is better the fms chevy k10 or the fms hilux

[@westcoastplinkin6559]

I want to Chevy K10 next but I am amazed at how durable this little Hilux is. I guess even in RC version, the Hilux is extremely rugged.

[@afrobizkit]

I really want one! Is it on the same chassis as their Chevy K10?

[@viniciusbrito7512]

super cool!

[@aravindms5180]

Can you please recommend a top notch 1/28 scale hobby garde rc car you see in your career good enough for both drifting and casual driving priced under 100 dollars. I also expect that, the car you may point out doesn't need any upgrade or tuning after buying which means car has no 'sticky drivetrain', has good 'battery backup' etc. By the way, i really appreciate your passion towards hobby grade rc cars and the hardwork you put in making these videos. Big support Sir. Love from India! ❤️...

[@aruns740]

Nice toy car bro 😊😊😁👌☺️☺️ love it💚💚

[@AduRoper]

I’m doing a sand rail build with the shell

[@edly1810]

O...m...g... Jdm from FMS? awesome! I want 1....

[@johndavid5627]

i owned a few hilux back in the day great trucks if they didnt rust out motors 22r were simple reliable

[@Blackbeardyo]

Looks great but the bed from the rear wheel and back to the tailgate looks slightly longer than scale to me probably to utilize the same chassis as the Chevy

[@SergeyPRKL]

Yeah. The size comparsion to Chevy is about correct. I just happen to have the real ones :) These angles though are rare to see in real ones :)

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers 😎👌

[@vincenteam14]

Hello ! Very beautiful little truck,but sadly it has the same size as the chevy when in reality it is smaller....

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, I think it’s closer to 1/16 scale

[@vincenteam14]

@@TomleyRC I agree 👍

[@elkinelkin2757]

Can you review the eachine eat 15? And make a comparison video of it brushed vs brushless

[@kevingilroy]

I had a 83 4x4 hi lux.

[@TomleyRC]

Nice! I’d love one

[@alantaylor353]

Hey Tomley.. Have you seen the little 1/16 (totally not a) Hoonigan Mustang from ZD racing.? It's on that nice cut out alloy chassis (totally not a Porsche) & it looks pretty darned gorgeous.!! I came across it on Ali express last night for about £90.

[@TomleyRC]

Video in the next few days 😎👌

[@michaelcrutchfield6773]

Is it true it has a crawl setting???

[@paulclancy2404]

Yes through the esc though not mechanical

[@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel]

O yeah cool cool FMS Toyota Enjoy the crawl to 👌

[@lukas430000]

RC reviews done theirs and said it came with 2 speed. Hmm. Are there different options? Great review again Phil. Hope cml will have it for sale soon. Happy new year and many more fantastic projects. All the best from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎉🎉

[@TomleyRC]

Electronic speed adjustment but not a physical gearbox. I didn’t realise it was there until after making the video. (But did add a little bit to the description). Happy New Year

[@paulclancy2404]

They did something with the frequency for crawler mode but not mechanical

[@rcplaytime]

really love it,love the hilux,prefer it in red,keep saying it but imagine 1/5 1/6 scale,would love that,love scale rc,s😀👌👍👍

[@bluejayFRL]

Cool !!!!!!!!!!!

[@benhgia2036]

Plastic gearing don’t last well and parts are a pain to get hold of. Mine is definitely a Friday afternoon bag of nails

[@IDPTheory]

I admire your passion for all things RC but I think the WPL C24-1 is a better Hilux for less money, especially with all the upgrades available. Always interesting to see something different though 👍

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks dude. The WPL C24-1 is probably one of the best value small scales you can get.

[@rupertnegus8491]

Finally getting wltoys 14401

[@coloradorc]

Reminds me of what Borat drove.

[@steady747]

The size comparison is about right. The Chevy is a big truck

[@but531]

The bed has more bright yellow colour because this truck had rust in almost the whole bed and they change it to a better bed from another Toyota Hilux.