Tiny, Cheap, VERY Capable - CR18 6x6 Review

[@danon-theautisticmaker8112]

Be sure to search for Atlas 6x6 too when ur looking for CR18 upgrades. It's the same truck, shell.

[@DoURC]

Yeah, same for all the FTX, Absima, Hobbyplus etc, they're all the same rigs just different branding. 👍

[@TheMindsEye-RC]

I have to say, exceeded my initial expectations! Great review!

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍 Yeah I was surprised how well it did. 6x6 is like cheating! 🤣👍

[@SCALE_RC__AND_SLOTCARS]

I have the FTX 6ixer version of this 6x6 .Unfortunately, the gearbox had stripped its main gear after half an hour of gentle use . I've since ordered a metal geared box ,but needless to say, im hugely disappointed in the FTX version I will be converting it to 4x4 soon as I have time to video and post it 🙂i have an angry initial post about it on my little channel 🤨🤣

[@GARYU-S44]

I watched your videos again and again👌 I enjoyed all of them Thank you friend💪👍🍻

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much mate, appreciate it and glad you enjoy them. 👍😁

[@GARYU-S44]

@@DoURC 😆👍

[@vdel9036]

OK ! It's a FMS Atlas 6x6, as said earlier in the comments. But your rig has a better transmitter, a better ESC and also a lower price. Good bargain, sir !😉 Must say the stock ESC, on my FMS Atlas, is actually awful. Not a big deal to find better. I had to do this job and now, i works fine.

[@DoURC]

Yeah, as I mentioned in my video and description, comes under lots of different names. I was really surprised how well it did, mini cheater rig! 🤣👍

[@backshedrc]

Nice review and those are fun looking spots to run the rigs.

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍 Yeah there's some nice woods around here for trailing. 👍

[@wowshadowsedge]

Nice review! Did you ever do the upgrades? I'm looking to get one of these and make a few changes (wheels/tires, shocks, etc.)

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍 I didn't yet, too many projects on the go. The Hobbyplus CR18P platform has come a long way since this with loads of nice upgrades. I'd take a look at the CR18P Evo Pro too, that thing is awesome, got a review in my Reviews playlist. 👍

[@TachyonDriver]

Excellent review of the ftx 6ixer, sorry Absima.. based on the FMS Atlas (different cab and wheels/tyres). :D Regarding the drag link on the front axle interfering with the steering arm.. consider fitting it below the knuckles as a free mod, thus further away from the steering arm.. I know this is an out of the box review though. Nice truck crawler for what it is!

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much and thanks for the tip. I guess the only downside then would be ground clearance. There's so many brands just doing these same mini crawlers now it's crazy! It did what I hoped a 6x6 would do though, powered over most things. With upgrades it would be a machine. 💪👍

[@DylanSchwarz-l7m]

If I were to buy a clearance upgrade for this what would you recommend also some better maybe larger tires

[@DylanSchwarz-l7m]

Maybe even a transmission

[@DylanSchwarz-l7m]

It came and the gears are crunchy ☹️

[@DoURC]

The main issue would be the middle axle. RCAWD do metal portal axles for the CR18, but I don't think they do a centre axle. Tyres wise there'd loads to choose from, but the Little Guy Racing Parts Black Labels could be a great fit. 👍 It could do with a bigger motor too tbh, as its a bit too small imo. Hope that helps. 👍

[@DoURC]

RCAWD do a transmission too I believe. I'd check what Injora offer too. 👍

[@DoURC]

Ah, that's not good! 😬

[@gertrudeausbuxdehude8842]

It looks it's a Re-branding and Re-skining of the well known Fms or Rochobby Atlas 6x6. Even the bad slow Crawl Problem seems the same.

[@DoURC]

Yeah it basically is. Definitely could be better, but tbf it ate up the rock course like a Sunday crawl! 💪

[@crashandcynder]

Maybe they mean its part of their 1/18 line, but the truck is 1/24?

[@DoURC]

I'm not sure scale means much these days tbh, not many manufacturers seem to get it right!

[@SportGarage-bq7ql]

Great job

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much 👍

[@Duga77]

I did an experiment with mine in camo version it managed to transport a 1kg dumbbell I don't think it was going to work 😂

[@DoURC]

🤣 That's awesome 👍 It's a surprisingly capable little crawler, isn't it. 6x6 just feels like cheating its so easy! 🤣👍

[@Duga77]

​@@DoURCit's amazing 😂👍

[@adamskirc]

6x6 definitely cheating😂

[@DoURC]

🤣🤣🤣 It kinda is isn't it! With some mods it'll be a beast I reckon. 💪

[@ericrumsey324]

So is this a copy of the atlas 6x6 or is the atlas a copy of this cause the body is different that’s about all the difference I see

[@DoURC]

It's a copy of the Atlas with a different body. 👍

[@jspeedrc]

👍🏽 Cool

[@DoURC]

Thanks very much mate 👍

[@UL-pf4to]

FMS atlas 6×6 chassis

[@DoURC]

Yep 👍