ULTRA DETAILED TRAXXAS TRX-4 - Shapeways & Yeah Racing making it real

[@HanksWVaRC4388]

I know this is an old video, but I just started watching the rc videos....I dont know why anyone would complain, because you actually take the time to explain everything...the painting process, the ins & outs of rc, the upgrades, and the crawling....I enjoy them all. By far the best out there....I have saved every video of yours so When I get started in rc, I will have some guidance to fall back on.....Thanks again for sharing.

[@edwardselesky6620]

Just came across your videos and feel they are the best I've seen! I'm an old modeler, (71 years old) and new to the RC club. Never thought it could run into as much money as it does $$$$. Can use all the help I can find and your my guy!!! Doing the trx-4 with full scale detail + running gear and such, should keep me busy awhile. Continue the great videos, love the bleeping out!

[@WilsonsOnTheFly]

Amazing work, Chris! I got back into RC about a year ago when my son got a cheap chinese buggy for Christmas. Things have changed since my Tamiya Blackfoot days! Once I discovered Hemistorm videos, I remembered what a fucking awesome hobby this is and quickly got back into it. No more charging a Nicad pack for 35 mins just to get 10 mins run time!

[@hemistormrc]

Hi Ian, glad to hear you have found a new interest in the hobby. since charging is such a massive pain anymore things sure have improved for the better! Very happy to hear from you and I hope to keep producing content you like. :;)

[@BravoManUK]

The nut / bolt / E-clip treasure hunt game is one I play every time I build an RC. At least some companies give you a spare, for which I am always eternally grateful. The rig looks great, Traxxas could learn a thing or two from You and the SBG guys.

[@hemistormrc]

Matt at the SBG did an outstanding job with his. I wish Traxxas had at least left the windows clear, that would have scored them a lot of points. I hope they will get that right on the Bronco, as that looks like a great body.

[@antonioaunion]

Nice job, I'm a static modeller 30 years ago, long before having any RC, and I've always been afraid of detailing RC bodies just because of speed and crashes. Maybe it's time to change my mind, thanks to your videos. Keep offending, man, keep on doing it!!!

[@hemistormrc]

Hoi Antonio, I think that you'd find the trail truck/scale side of the hobby very enjoyable. A great site to check out is scalebuildersguild.com, I'm convinced that coming from a modellers background you can appreciate the craftsmanship displayed and shared there. Thank you for the kind words!

[@qpidrc9454]

All this knowledge is much appreciated. I'm really confused as to why people have this video a thumbs down at all. There are a lot of folks in the RC community who keep things to themselves when it comes to "DIY" in this hobby. I love to share info and it's great to see others doing so as well. You have taught me a LOT from your videos. And that's why I keep on watching brother! 🤜🏽🤛🏼 If you ever make it to the south eastern part of Germany, please let me know. I'd like to meet you one day.

[@hemistormrc]

I have never understood any secrecy in not being willing to share any tips or tricks with others. I think that especially KZbin is an excellent platform to share knowledge and encourage others to try their hand at getting creative. All it takes is patience and some imagination. Thank you for the support!

[@davidz.2984]

Awesome video. Love the look of all your rc' s. Thanks for sharing all your tips and tricks.

[@hemistormrc]

I hope they will come in useful, David. Thank you for watching!

[@oddrc1588]

Looks amazing!! beautiful paint job

[@LargeeeScaleLife]

I wasn’t terribly worried about the scale look of my defender and then the bug hit me now I am buying up all kinds of scale parts it’s really fun

[@hemistormrc]

It sure is! So much fun to be had.

[@lilj2shots]

Most honest KZbinr ever 💯

[@hemistormrc]

Haha, well at least not a fan of canned laughter. ;)

[@bradcowart5044]

I really enjoy the offending videos. Especially the thingy that hold the thingy in place. Great video man, always enjoy seeing what you have done .

[@hemistormrc]

So many thingies for thingies on top of other thingies to thing in place. ;)

[@MoeEldawi]

man its so rare to see someone has a taste and very detailed, i see so many rigs with so many stuff added yet does not look realistic at all, your's very simple and clean AF.

[@hemistormrc]

This is one of the coolest comments I have gotten this year. Thank you!

[@MoeEldawi]

@@hemistormrc gotta give credit when its due brother. we need to see it running too.

[@blackdiamondrcranch897]

Great TRX-4 !!! You are fantastic with RCs !!!

[@hemistormrc]

That is a very nice compliment, there is a great amount of fun to be had in customizing and driving them!

[@progressbeerc9684]

That's a sick paint job Chris👍👍

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you, that is very kind of you!

[@FrankWolswijk]

Fantastic work Chris. As always! Keep up doing these amazing builds!

[@hemistormrc]

Will do my very best to keep them coming!

[@randyhavard6084]

That is a really good looking TRX4.

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you, Randy. Glad you like it!

[@markzanger64]

Great looking truck and video. Merry Christmas. Cheers

[@hemistormrc]

Merry Christmas to you and yours too, Mark. Thank you for all the support this year!

[@mambobond]

Digging the very technical descriptions of all the thingies on your truck👍🏻😉

[@hemistormrc]

"Stuff" & "thingies" ;)

[@ka4172]

Wow now the TRX4 looks amazing real (lack of wipers and cover the front body pins with a net or a second high lift) maybe put a driver inside and go on the. trail.Nice job!

[@hemistormrc]

Needs a driver indeed! Thank you for the feedback. :)

[@Nordmann61]

If Traxxas have any wits, they should hire you and offer this custom body for the TRX-4, it would sell like hotcakes even if it cost 4 times as much to manufacture. Merry Christmas, Cheers.

[@WilsonsOnTheFly]

Yeah! Traxxas - Hemistorm line!

[@hemistormrc]

The likelihood of that happening is slim to none I'm afraid. Glad you like how I personalized it a bit, I think it shows that even to make it look scale, there is some serious potential in this platform. I can't wait for the Bronco to be released!

[@taylorauldelectric8080]

Sunroof took it over the top! Amazballs dude,cut lines are sweet,

[@hemistormrc]

Glad you like how it turned out!

[@year1camaro]

Came out great...super clean. You know you should put your touch on that hilift jack, I bet you could make it look more scale.

[@hemistormrc]

I will give that a try!

[@thatsmyrc]

Bought my trx4 when released and just now getting around to tweaking it before I trick it. No top heavy issues on my fix. Check out latest video you'll see. No wheel weights don't care for more strain on drive terain. Black hi-jack comes on trx-4 the tatical unit. Just picked up the rc4wd hi jack its sweet!

[@hemistormrc]

The RC4WD version is extremely nice indeed, great choice!

[@ztaphy]

A really great looking truck for sure! I would not expect anything less from you! :D Keep it up!

[@hemistormrc]

Will do, thank you Ztaphy!

[@MegaEmmanuel55]

Not. Enough. Credit. This is just spectacular

[@hemistormrc]

That's very kind of you, thanks!

[@deathproofrc7881]

Excellent video My boy and I have been watching your vids for two years now . Keep it up.

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you guys for the support! :)

[@capitalcanecorso1314]

Awesome vid man.. Aswell as a very awesome rc there man..i am amazed everytime i seen the ideals and new paint jobs of those rc rigs u build.. Very very AWESOME stuff.. Huge thumbs up from me and r/cboy..

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you guys for the encouraging words!

[@jamesearp2841]

Your freaking awsome dude! Love the paint jobs you do.

[@hemistormrc]

Glad you enjoy them, James! I have great fun doing them.

[@offdutygnome]

Your videos are great! I love your dry humor. Keep it up man!

[@chilly7261]

Props... That's really good, liked the vid, love the TRX4. Great style, love your presentation.

[@hemistormrc]

Hi Sam, thank you!

[@stefan-richardwirsing8925]

Realy good job. Its an awesome looking scaletruck that you build. I like it and from my point of view there is nothing wrong with your videos or presentations. (Thumb up)

[@hemistormrc]

Thanks Stefan, glad to hear you like what I do!

[@raincityrc]

Don't mind the haters... keep doing what you're doing 👍

[@hemistormrc]

Will do, for sure!

[@eddyfpv652]

Great looking project.

[@hemistormrc]

Cheers Eddy!

[@Bustedrc]

Looks just great. Thanks for sharing.

[@hemistormrc]

You are welcome, thank you for checking it out. :)

[@barharborbasher249]

That’s scaler turned out awesome Chris 🏆 makes me wanna buy a Traxxas lol 🍻 your magic plus running footage should be epic🤜🏻 Already looking forward to the next build

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you, Josh, I always appreciate reading your comments.

[@DexterJettster49ers]

You cracked me up with that last part.

[@briancheverier2356]

Love the humor in the videos! Could you do a video on masking/painting the interior? Pretty intimidating task and think a video would help a lot of people. Getting into all those tight spots is tough. Thanks!

[@hemistormrc]

I will shoot one of those ASAP. I will try to have a video up about that this weekend.

[@RcNickster709]

Well the rig looks a thousand times better bud.. I hope you don't change to much. Never mind the oversensitive politically correct crap... I think most of us like your channel exactly like it is. Straight from the hip ;)

[@hemistormrc]

Will keep shooting, thanks Nick!

[@skyworx524]

Another Piece of Awesomeness.

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you, that is very kind!

[@gmummy]

Thumbs way up! Thanks for dispelling the body clip myth.

[@hemistormrc]

Body clips are the best. ;)

[@AmericanPiddler]

Looking good my friend!

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you, Ezra! I hope you're doing well!

[@AmericanPiddler]

HemiStorm RC - Custom RC builds, painting videos and more Doing great! Just found out we have a baby on the way!

[@hemistormrc]

I saw that, congratulations to the both of you! :)

[@AmericanPiddler]

HemiStorm RC - Custom RC builds, painting videos and more That's right you seen it or liked it first! Take care my friend and Merry Christmas!

[@MrBuddy7798]

killing as always dude

[@hemistormrc]

Every new project is a chance to have some fun!

[@sergefrechette5166]

Great rig! Nice details.

[@hemistormrc]

Merci Serge!

[@wooty8721]

Nice vid chris great work as always..... looks hectic

[@hemistormrc]

It was a bit of a puzzle with all the parts, but I'm pretty pleased with the result. :)

[@docr7913]

Hey Chris, can you do a more detailed video on the double masking? Thanks brother. Once again, amazing work!

[@hemistormrc]

Will do, Doc! Probably a good idea.

[@pierrebedard5414]

Beautiful truck, congrats! 👍

[@flatbedtrucker]

Looks Awesome!!!👍great build what interior kit did you use?

[@Hadrax]

I love that shade of blue

[@Bender-x1u]

That's an awesome looking truck.

[@hemistormrc]

Thanks 👍 Glad you like it!

[@mobgma]

Please do a trail run video with this! Would love to see how the Samix performs.

[@hemistormrc]

I will!

[@RCJOE]

the body looks great👍👍

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you, Joe!

[@AngryTurds]

Thank you for not abiding the spoiled generation that stomp their feet all the time re the comments about the subscription button and not caring about whether people don't like something you do when building.

[@hemistormrc]

Some people turn their channels into a cryfest indeed, it's better to ALWAYS be yourself and just build whatever you feel like. Thank you for the support!

[@SDOTProductionz]

Looks Great bro!

[@hemistormrc]

Thanks Corey!

[@anthonymacfarlane7633]

Hemi storm nice truck you should get a trailer and do a camping video with one of you rock crawlers like a camper trailer and crawler keep it up with the good vids

[@hemistormrc]

That is a nice idea!

[@davidwatkins8281]

Great video. Awesome truck, as always. 👍✌

[@customfastrc7671]

Lmao, i feel ya on the tiny screws. Drove me crazy trying to deal with them. Lookin good

[@hemistormrc]

STUPID small indeed. Glad it is done, haha!

[@wncrcandoffroad3919]

I love the super technical terminology hemistorm 😂 this thingy and that thingy. Sounds like my videos 😂

[@hemistormrc]

Lots of things and thingies happening on this truck indeed, haha!

[@wncrcandoffroad3919]

HemiStorm RC - Custom RC builds, painting videos and more love it man. Makes me want to start sling custom thingys at mine

[@justinvanaulen2478]

Chris, two questions. One, what do you use to keep water out of your sensor port on your Castle setup? I just got the same setup in my TRX4 and the sensor point sits right at water level when fording small streams. Secondly, do you know the '79 Bronco body and lift kit will be released? They only say "2018" on the website. 🙄

[@hemistormrc]

Hi Justin, I don't know when the Bronco will be released but I hope soon. To keep water out of the sensor port I use some dielectric grease on the connections, it works great.

[@hllywd_8315]

Killer job Chris as always, the firsr Defender ive looked at and been like ide drive that!

[@hemistormrc]

That is a cool compliment, thank you!

[@hllywd_8315]

Your very welcome! thank you for the great insperation and awesome videos!

[@smrdmr1]

If they're offended too fucking bad. Your videos are the best and most honest!

[@hemistormrc]

Hi Steve, thank you for that!

[@knigh_hawk_733]

Great job looks a hell of a lot better than the stock body. Cheers

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you, I think clear windows help immensely in giving it some more realism.

[@knigh_hawk_733]

Definitely does the hobby shop here is having a hard time selling them with that body. I just picked up the tactical unit for Christmas and picked my son up the barrage rtb kit he enjoys building them and being able to paint his own bodies. I will pick up a clear body for the tactical unit when they become available. Cheers and keep up the amazing work

[@MAPAHaus5]

Awesome paint job

[@OliveRC-Addict]

nice design great work :)

[@hemistormrc]

Merci Olivier! J'espère tu vas bien!

[@kevinsimms8947]

great stuff man, keep it up

[@hemistormrc]

I will, thank you Kevin. :)

[@alexvernyi2368]

Looks cool. Maybe the looks of that highlift jack could be improved with some weathering, or at least some color differentiation. When they're used they get dirty, and they get Rusty and scraped as they go up and down.

[@hemistormrc]

That is indeed a great suggestion!

[@BadmunkyWRX]

Looks sweet! I wish I could build stuff like that.

[@hemistormrc]

Give it a try, I'm pretty sure you will surprise yourself!

[@BadmunkyWRX]

I have a few times. I'm just not good at painting. Tho I have gotten better. Still a long way from what you can do! LOL Love the channel man! And thank you for taking the time to respond!

[@peterlowenhaupt8865]

nice Truck! Could you tell me please where I can find the Seats I see in your Traxxas Defender ? Regards Peter

[@hemistormrc]

Hello Peter, the seats are a Proline interior panel for a Jeep Cherokee body. With a bit of trimming it fits in there pretty perfectly!

[@Lucky-gy9gt]

I think you're funny and do awesome work. Keep it up man

[@hemistormrc]

I will keep on keeping on, haha. Thank you!

[@dennis586]

i think all you videos rock you paint better then most

[@TheAweeone]

i love your offensive language and video's and you made the TRX actually look awesome especially with them body clips lol (really is a awesome looking truck now)

[@hemistormrc]

The body clips are the cherry on top, hahaha!

[@TheAweeone]

lol also maybe paint the jack ;) i know you could make it come alive

[@aussierccrawlers2222]

Keeping rocking your style ✌

[@hemistormrc]

Will, do, thank you for stopping by! :)

[@stephenlozano2816]

Good looking rig Chris👍🏼

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you, Stephen!

[@Chris38908]

Nice truck good job on it

[@HanksWVaRC4388]

I enjoy your video's, very informative. I'm 55yrs old and very interested in getting started in rc crawlers. I figured it was great way to spend my down time while in retirement. I like the trx4, and the '72 ford bronco vaterra, and the 4 door jeeps. Is there one that you would suggest over the others as a starter

[@Kiel_Nic]

Looks Awesome!!

[@hemistormrc]

Glad you like the outcome, Kiel!

[@MY1973FIREBIRD]

Thanks for giving us more ideas. Was the interior a jeep Cherokee axial from proline?

[@mrmeoff]

New to your channel. Awesome! Your RCs are trick!

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you, sir! I hope I will be able to keep you entertained.

[@thatsmyrc]

Great job your a artist no doubt. BigThumbs up

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you, sir!

[@nomusicrc]

ThatsMyRc you’re

[@triplexrcgarage1499]

Your awesome! And the rig look awesome also👍🏻

[@hemistormrc]

Happy to read that you like how it has turned out, and thank you for the kind words!

[@amtrobia]

Looks good!!

[@hemistormrc]

Thanks!

[@Codesempire]

Man this sure looks great! My boys both saw this and sure loved the look and color! Keep up the great job Chris and a huge Thumbs up bro! ;-)

[@hemistormrc]

Thank you, gents! Have a great Christmas!

[@Codesempire]

You have a wonderful Christmas too!

[@krashkingrc9715]

Awesome video excellent build from start to finish can't wait to see some running videos super scale looking truck 👍👍👍

[@hemistormrc]

Hopefully I will have some time this or next week if the weather cooperates a bit. Thanks for the support!

[@cs_gringo]

Man you do fun videos, this rig looks great!... If I want to match the color of the lexan body with the plastic hard parts (fenders, grill, etc), how would you paint them since we have to use lexan paint? Would you use primer on all of the parts then use any other paint (not lexan paint)to have all the pieces the same color? Is there such thing as primer for lexan? Cheers keep it up!

[@hemistormrc]

Hi Christian, shoot it with some Tamiya fine primer first after you degrease it and sand it gently with a fine paper, then resand and find a TS color in the Tamiya range that suits your PS color, and take it from there. I hope this helps you!

[@Chris38908]

Bad ass paint job love watching your videos screw the cupcakes.

[@joss67uk]

You do have your uses Chris lol, I just picked up a Molotow Chrome pen from Amazon for £6 ($8!) and looks great on the plastic Axial wheels, just dab it on the beadlock bolts and *bling* lol, I can now hold out on buying wheels for the new project. Im now going to chrome dab the crap out of everything ;)

[@hemistormrc]

You got a better deal than me, damn Hobby Lobby, hahaha!

[@Gorealawarfare]

9:10 thank you for watching! Im dying over here thanks for the laughs, awesome paint again!

[@SoleEpiphany]

Keep doing what you do man, you are fucking EPIC!

[@hemistormrc]

And you are very friendly, thank you for the kind words. :)

[@CameraDavePhoto]

Incredible work bro. Well done. Question, any idea how or where I can get a Land Rover body for my Traxxas Summit 1/10th.

[@hemistormrc]

Hi Dave, thank you for the nice comment! I guess you could try to custom fit one, I do not know of one ready to fit. Have fun!

[@jbenhayudijbenhayudi1903]

Amazing....by the way,where can i get the interior for Traxxas TR4,thx bro

[@nicholasbarber4193]

It looks great Chris!!! It's going to be hard to decide at USTE when I see these in person whose is better, yours or Matt's.

[@hemistormrc]

I don't think Matt's truck will be there, but in case I will be able to make it there I will make sure to bring it!

[@LandOfTheEagle]

awesome job as always! :)

[@hemistormrc]

Glad you like the result!

[@craigseary2368]

awesome vids keep em coming funny as hell

[@hemistormrc]

Glad you get my sense of humor, Craig. ;)

[@johnbuchanan1066]

Man you always blow my mind on you paint. Knocked it out of the f#&*ing park. Got skills man.. nice.👍

[@hemistormrc]

It's always nice to give a truck or car a fresh look, John!

[@toma3045]

magic unbelievable we like to be offended like that you are the best man

[@hemistormrc]

You're very kind, Tom!

[@blobba5442]

Where did you get the interior?

[@jgoutdoor5169]

your videos are cool you got my support

[@hemistormrc]

I appreciate it!

[@NemisusDM]

Awesome work brother! What did you use to tint the turn signals amber?

[@dustinalexander982]

So Chris u scuff the inside of the body to paint sorry for asking just newer to painting bodies

[@hemistormrc]

Hi Dustin, I do indeed. Wash the inside and scuff it gently, it will make the paint adhere a lot better. Make sure not to scuff the windows! Have fun when you go give it a try and remember to spray thin coats, patience is key.

[@Polecat54941]

Great job dude but you think for the cost of that thing Traxxas could have bothered to mask the windows to make them clear!

[@hemistormrc]

Oh well, good opportunity to start out with a clear one!

[@artandsign1959]

The diamond plate on front fenders. I got the same set. I F^%#G. GAVE UP. when you said that laughed so damn hard. Dame tiny screws. Good video. Thanks. Matt

[@hemistormrc]

I thought it was just me getting old. Impossibly small, those screws!