What's on the Bench Weekly Ep20

[@orcrawler7387]

It’s always good to have a nice rubber for loose muddy conditions😊😂

[@captainkidd1329]

Especially in really wet conditions

[@scalebuildersguild]

😂

[@richw9205]

This channel has not been good for my budget/pocket book but the content and the delivery are SO nice and refreshing. Thanks Matt for what you do in and for the RC community!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Do I apologize to your wallet? Glad you like the comment and thanks for watching!

[@richw9205]

@@scalebuildersguild ha ha!!! Poor thing’s just beat to crap. I’ve been able to do some side work to fund some RC projects. Subsequently I’m constantly on the look out for extra jobs I can do to get the next project. Maybe I should start a KZbin channel. 😂🤣

[@RCPMK]

haha agreed!

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Wow, you made that knife, no way. You really are so clever... great vid. John

[@walterbryan1798]

Looks like small-scale fun!

[@24865943]

It's the tinkering that makes it. Oooooooh the old days of a trickle charger

[@BrandonWatkins614]

Please do a build off with harley designs on one of these trx 4m trucks. Really would love to see that series!

[@jonathanfletcher97]

Man that’s a sweet knife! You didn’t happen to make it did you? 🤔

[@johng1862]

Please give us a link to the knife kit!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Well, thanks for asking... I didn't actually make it, but I assembled it 😂.

[@jonathanfletcher97]

@@scalebuildersguild tomato, tomahto 😆

[@jonathanfletcher97]

@@johng1862 plot twist: its a Tamiya hardbody knife! 😂

[@jerryvolpini7987]

😆

[@WhiskeyRunnerOne]

"I certainly like it tiny." Clipped!!!

[@killiancaldwell8748]

baby capra has made me put all 1/10 and 1/24 projects on hold. Im absolutely loving this thing after putting my 1080 in in.

[@jdsrcs8061]

Great episode!!! My Orange body showed up yesterday!!!! Put it on, now my Trx4 has his Mini-Me!!!!!👍👍👍 The Method beadlocks are cool, tonight I will install the low gears. I can hardly wait for the light kits.

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

Blue = water proof. Mmmm maybe even IP65 capable. Always enjoy the Traxxas content. Thanks Rebecca and Matt...

[@_Sphaxz_]

Blue also means that it'll run a lot cooler than red items

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@kennethrobinson9008]

That Capra is awesome!

[@JThelen1031]

"Well, I assembled it anyway." Traxxas really knocked it out of the park with the TRX4m, super impressive kit for that price point.

[@Mr.NiceGuy80]

Those Baja claws look so good! I bet they're gonna work great once you put them on facing the correct way. Oh... Nice knife or whatever. 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

😂

[@garymiles4230]

Another great video. You just gave me ideas. Traxxas made this. So easy a CAVEMAN could fix it

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@mgscheue]

Enjoyed this and I'll look forward to what's next. I got the light kit, aluminum shocks, and the low-speed gears for my TRX-4m. Have a bearing kit on the way, too. I see Traxxas has some brass stuff now, too, though none currently available.

[@slowriderrc4790]

Lovably knife 😅 love the show 🙌

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for noticing! I assembled it myself! 😂

[@appleslider999]

New Traxxas XRT 8s 👍💯

[@JustGrant25]

super cool!!! i love the little trx4 M i cant wait to get one! really awesome to see a few upgrades for it and im excited to see what you do with the new body for the bronco!!!

[@brandaneakright6082]

Traxxas really done a killer job on the trx4m, I went to get one last week but they were already sold out at my hobby shop. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for watching!

[@EtherealProject3D]

Picked up one for my girls 5th bday. Now we can both play rock crawler in the back yard.

[@scalebuildersguild]

That's awesome! Happy Birthday to her!

[@EtherealProject3D]

@@scalebuildersguild Thank you. 🙏

[@dirtberger4533]

We got the last two number 17 and 18 of the baby Capra's for Christmas. But I opened mine already. I'll buy the your old brass portal covers if you want. Can't get them hear. I am super excited to build these up very nice. Think I going to order the clear body set. My son is getting the fox one.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Nice! I'm going to hang out to those portal covers for now.

[@dirtberger4533]

@@scalebuildersguild forsure I would to. 😃 I would have also put four on.

[@dirtberger4533]

Just about to go on a quick night drive finally.

[@RcNickster709]

Great video as always Matt .. I do like the Axial UTB18 if set up the right way. which sound like is exactly what will happen to this thing. Also look forward to the Bronco updates. Now I had to mention that I also have used MyTrickRc lights for my drifter. Love Them. Head lights With Ambers. Taillights that Brighten when hitting the E Brake Even has the light for the tail pipe. PLUS extra spots to add more!! Must say really impressed with them.

[@scalebuildersguild]

You and me both!

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Both the UTB18 and TRX-4m are set to explode. Both have a bunch of hop ups already, even Dlux Fab has released a list of parts for the Capra, including a shortened version of the Dravtech shocks in some killer color combos! 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yes, they're proving to be very popular!

[@aaroncarr5725]

I don’t know if you know it, but the full drop in transmissions have the bearings included.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I didn't know that! Cool!

[@aaroncarr5725]

I had already installed the bearing kit when i put in the low speed transmission. Knowing i’ll either want fast or slow gears, I swapped out the stock with the fast gear set. Now i have slow and fast without having to buy the third full transmission and everything has bearings. Oh and Fast Eddy has the bearing set for $13 cheaper.

[@jasons8573]

I've purchased the defender. Local hobby store had each model on display and I noticed the shocks were stuck upon first actuation, consequently i bought blue aluminum shocks for first upgrade. To my disappointment those are sticky also. Alot of pressure to break them free doesn't seem normal. I removed the black spacer between o rings at the rod end, much improved but still leaves more to be desired in regards to the smooth operation of the shocks. Do you have any suggestions?

[@jondeak]

I’m going to get a TRX4-M but not until next year when Traxxas fixes the binding issue. At least 50% of the M’s are losing steering completely. Sucks because I bet a lot of people bought it already.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Jon, that's absolutely false. 50%? Come on. The tires rubbing the steering link is hardly an issue that would prevent me from buying it.

[@jondeak]

@@scalebuildersguild Not false, I watched 50 videos on this truck. It’s so bad people are releasing videos on how to fix the issue.

[@captainkidd1329]

I like that hat. That’s the camo that was used during Korea

[@scalebuildersguild]

Cool fact!

[@bdates1111]

Love you bro. Thanks for the great shows you do. Brightens my day.

[@scalebuildersguild]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching and hope that my videos make you have a laugh!

[@robinkesterlives]

I just got mine, well one of them. The other TRX4M is waiting to ship from Traxxas. I ended up with a blue Defender yesterday along with the low speed gear/motor kit, shocks, the metal gears. I have wheels, tires, servo mounts and a new servo on order because I can. So much for the $150 rc vehicle :D

[@scalebuildersguild]

Cool! I hope you have fun with it!

[@robinkesterlives]

@@scalebuildersguild My order from Traxxas finally shipped but Ive got both in both bodies and one low geared chassis Im hopping up. I think I'd like to try going to the high speed kit and do abasher to see how it works w the third unit. Hmmm. :D

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Wait for it............."that's what she said", lmao! 🤣

[@michaelburton831]

I love this series... thank you for sharing all your stuff. I think its pretty much the best part of my day after work with a beer. Could you please share with me where you got that kit to build that cool knife? I want one! thanks Matt

[@scalebuildersguild]

I bought the knife kit here: www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/knives/111127-frame-lock-folding-knife-kit?item=09A0306

[@billythekidrcs1769]

Love your channel man .....loved the live take overs always also man ....keep em coming

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks!

[@laserbeam1620]

Love the video! Those front m/t tires are on backwards though!

[@scalebuildersguild]

😉 Did that on purpose!

[@laserbeam1620]

@@scalebuildersguild I have seen a few guys do this. What's the reason for it?

[@tygger420]

Oh and I love my new DeWalt gyro screwdriver,I'll never love another

[@malls9016]

Loving the look of these TRX4-M's - be nice to see a size comparison with the SCX24.....

[@Tyler-es]

They actually are not too much bigger than the axials

[@scalebuildersguild]

They're bigger, but not that much bigger.

[@forrestcrabbe]

I like those tires you put on 🤘🍻🤘

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks 👍

[@J33P4D00R]

Thats pretty cool that the hardtop is separate from the lower body. Would be that much easier to make a soft top Bronco

[@scalebuildersguild]

True!

[@rcplaytime]

Trx4m are pretty cool,want the grey defender, 👍👍👍😃

[@highlandcrawler]

I never took you for a backwards tire guy. Actually surprised to see you go reverse tread.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Congrats for catching that! Hahahaha

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

Definitely like it tiny. Hahaha

[@indybama80]

Love the look of the white bronco. After u swapped the servo mount out n clipped the body on, a thought hit me lol. Whos goina b the first to turn the trx4m bronco into a 6x6?

[@scalebuildersguild]

I'll let you handle that!

[@bucketofboltsrc9875]

great video, I like "whats on the bench". but you put the tires on backward on the Bronco 😂😂😂😂.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yep, intentionally! You’re welcome!

[@leonward5823]

You have to have water in your new RC Studio. After all, you do a lot of painting and cleanup.

[@scalebuildersguild]

You might be right, but I feel like that's going to drive up the cost. Don't tell my wife!

[@leonward5823]

Lol

[@garabdorje]

I wish there would be a way to still have good speed for trailing and torque on the TRX-4M. Maybe with the normal speed gears and another motor that has more torque? I wonder if there is already a motor that you can buy that would let you do it.

[@scalebuildersguild]

That's certainly a possibility!

[@tomajohncampbell2866]

Off subject of what's on the bench, where did you get the step bumper that's on the yellow dually with the camper shell?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Mod 19 has a printable file on My Mini Factory. Thanks for watching!

[@pauls1816]

I always watch this for the cheerful series intro music

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you like it!

[@MeatSleeve]

Ohohoh……..I know….🙋🏽‍♂️…with your hands!?🤷🏽‍♂️🤣

[@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916]

is it louder with the low gears? mine is. im trying to figure out if i just got some faulty low range gears or what. mine is so annoyingly loud. i thought i fixed it by using the pinion that came with the truck not the pinion in the bag but once i put the body on it was loud.

[@OutlawFarmersRC]

UTB18, shorten the wheelbase and run it in Mini class!!!!

[@robsadler7094]

Another great video! How do the backfire lights work? Do they go on at a certain speed or just random?

[@scalebuildersguild]

They trigger after throttle to neutral. It’s a very cool system.

[@peterkarv2845]

The wheels are almost the same price as the truck.😆

[@paulmaigler289]

Matt you should paint the new TRX4-M body like your 4XE and add the Jeep emblems to match lol

[@Lithic_Goose]

So trx-4mach speed next monthly mayhem?

[@canuckchuck8836]

**clears throat** ...assembled the knife... 😜

[@chrisquigley2580]

What size bfg krawler tires were those on the utb18? What metal bodied shocks would you recommend for it?

[@scalebuildersguild]

I used 3.85 tall and I haven't seen any metal bodied shocks that I would recommend yet. Thanks for watching!

[@Xofroggy]

isnt the body 18th scale though? even if overall it doesnt seem like it because of how big the wheels are, also the weather does suck XD i sent a body to be painted in florida, its always warmer down there XD

[@scalebuildersguild]

The Bronco body isn't 1/18 scale more like 1/19 scale and the Defender is exactly 1/18 scale.

[@Xofroggy]

@@scalebuildersguild should have been specific sorry i was meaning the mini capra

[@GNX157]

You should do the shoe goo reenforcement mod to one of the bodies.

[@Sysiphos]

The orange aluminum beadlocks look so good on the utb18, black or grey wheels would fit the rest better though. Did you put the baja pro x:s that way just to be different 🙃

[@scalebuildersguild]

I like to see who catches when I put tires on backwards. 😉

[@CornholioMcGeeRC]

Hey Matt I can’t find the mytrickrc felony link or even on the website. Is it available yet? Thanks for the help ! And where is that Baja? Love ya, bye!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

I presume that it is, let me check with Dan!

[@goreyboggs]

How many screws does it take to build a knife?

[@scalebuildersguild]

6, and I just assembled it.

[@goreyboggs]

@@scalebuildersguild lol, well you did great😊

[@1320_ME]

Matt, every single time you say, I made this knife I laugh out loud every single time

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yay! That makes me very happy!

[@1320_ME]

@@scalebuildersguild it’s such a hilarious inside joke in our tiny truck world.. 😂

[@PorkinsTheWhite]

That knife is awesome but needs more brass.

[@fishnrc294]

Will any of the lights work with the Mojave I can’t see many lights fitting that thin body.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Which Mojave? The Arrma?

[@robgoffroad]

On the TRX-4M... I put the crawler gears in. They're too low IMO... you can't get any wheel speed for bumps. I ended up putting the "midrange" gears back in for now. I hope the aftermarket will come up with a solution that falls between the two. Edit: And, how about a Monthly Mayhem where you see how fast you can make a TRX-4M go? :)

[@scalebuildersguild]

I found the low range gears to have plenty of speed, definitely enough torque!

[@ScaleCustomCrawlers-SCC]

So..How you made this knife Matt? P. s. My first traxxas would be the 1/18 scale Bronco.I would love to add that one to my collection of smaller scale custom trucks so i just can't wait what will You gonna do to it. 😁 You could add some solder wire between the center line or even on all 3 of them ( 9:15 ) to add some weight low ( if you gonna run the plastic rims for now )

[@Brian_Mowry__BMOW71]

Hey, how did ya make the knife??🤔

[@scalebuildersguild]

Well... first I ordered it from Lee Valley, and secondly, I didn't make it, but I assembled it 😂.

[@Brian_Mowry__BMOW71]

@@scalebuildersguild 🤣🤣🤣

[@WoolstyRC]

First, I hope your fitting a boom box in a rig 🔊 🎼

[@havn2muchfun]

I think the King’s bag was bigger. Just saying 😂

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

Are the tires on backwards?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Indeed, intentionally. Thanks for noticing!

[@earthcoloredeyes5043]

Do the other plastic gears melt in water? Water proof plastic? Lol

[@benjamincloutiermainerc]

What kinda tires would u suggest for the sno

[@scalebuildersguild]

Unfortunately, nothing really works in the snow, unless there's only an inch or too. Snow doesn't scale and the foams get so cold that the tires become like bricks.

[@langy5350]

is the trx 4m already purchadable i live under a rock

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yep! At your local Hobby Shop or direct from Traxxas.com

[@mjohnsmith9529]

What is the part number for this new body you boasted about..

[@mjohnsmith9529]

1/18 scale body part number... ? Can't wait to see the build..

[@scalebuildersguild]

The part number is 9711 for the Bronco, coming soon!

[@robgoffroad]

Where are you finding this Holmes 380 Revolver motor? I can't find it on Amain or Horizon. I want!! :)

[@scalebuildersguild]

Holmes direct!

[@EastTexasCrawlers]

In the video did you have the tires backwards 😂

[@scalebuildersguild]

Sure did, just making sure you're all paying attention!

[@RCPMK]

picking up my blue bronco today. not sure about the metal gears...it's so quiet with the stock plastic gears. too funny..i'm the same. i have no interest in owning a real one but boy it is a nice hardbody

[@stabbyjosh7931]

"accuracy in steering" in a 18th scale mostly plastic crawler? I applaud you for not giggling when you said that.

[@scalebuildersguild]

You'd be surprised Josh, these little guys are on a different level.

[@fishnrc294]

What size wheels are you running now?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Still 1.9

[@orincamp8659]

nice work as always. hey did you make that knife or assemble it anyways lol. I am always listening for the knife joke.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Hahaha! I don't think everyone loves the knife joke, but glad to get a few laughs!

[@orincamp8659]

@@scalebuildersguild I laugh every time I hear it.

[@toddbertram6556]

I do find it interesting that consumers fall for a slightly different scale in the market it seems pretty silly to me. I don't quite understand getting all psyched for a almost replica of a standing vehicle that just has a 2" shorter wheelbase.. It also makes little sense to do $300 in upgrades right out of the gate to a vehicle that costs 250 bucks

[@scalebuildersguild]

Fair enough. I only did the upgrades because I wanted to show the community the options... they're not totally necessary!

[@marcushaas44]

Great episode, I was missing the kyosho tho. I really like your approach on the non-boxart paintjob, but don't think the kyosho guys will be too upset. They are no where near as picky as the tamiya fanboys 🤣

[@DustyFingersRC]

You would be surprised how many Tamiya guys love custom paint jobs 👍🏼

[@alburvill7034]

Here's one what about an Interior what's the plan there .

[@scalebuildersguild]

Something I'm definitely going to consider. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelmalmstein9698]

Mini fun haver?!

[@tygger420]

Hey brother I asked a question this weekend about vanquish axels,they went together smooth and easy but now when you turn from the wheel hex the will go one way ,from the diff out to driveshaft spina both ways easy.you said to ask Josh well I did and no answer will be answer?I'm 57 kinda late in hobby but it's my first build so I'm kinda confused

[@scalebuildersguild]

Well, because of the nature of a high pinion axle, they're always going to do that when you try to spin from the hex. Rest assured, once on the truck and spinning from the driveshaft, that won't be an issue. If you do experience it still, I'd shim the pinion shaft on output side.

[@tygger420]

@@scalebuildersguild cannot thank you enough,I live in Maine and there isn't a ton of RCers where I'm at I've learned the whole hobby from the internet,you and Josh,RC driver RC Review and a few others,thank you for the best retirement hobby, I can die with a transmitter in my hand.

[@Lokithefeline]

when are we gonna see the red half-track on bench and see it run. i havent seen it run .

[@scalebuildersguild]

I’ve got a running video already on the channel, but would be happy to feature it on WOTBW!

[@Lokithefeline]

@@scalebuildersguild cool thank you

[@Ruckus_Crawler]

Okay I'll bite, wow what a cool knife please tell us more. Joking aside it is a really nice knife! Are those Baja pro x on your trx4m the rc4wd ones that have been out for a while or are there bigger ones for the 18th scale?

[@scalebuildersguild]

They’re the ones direct from Traxxas!

[@Ruckus_Crawler]

@@scalebuildersguild oh cool, I did know about those. Traxxas did good for the launch mods!

[@chico480]

I'm sorry Mat, but did you forgot to put the link for the lights in the description?

[@scalebuildersguild]

mytrickrc.com/ Oops!

[@GoDodgersGoLakers]

Where do you install the nut?

[@scalebuildersguild]

?

[@GoDodgersGoLakers]

I was referring to when you install the upgraded servo mount. It comes with a nut and the stock servo mount doesn't need one. I'm good now.

[@captainkidd1329]

What kind of drivers are those?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Vanquish, sir!

[@blakedenley3792]

Tires are backwards on the white bronco

[@scalebuildersguild]

Correct!

[@just_inolredneck8319]

U assembled the knife.. to “make” it u would need to forge it out of the right material…. Just saying 😂😅😅 lol! Ok with my ocd will u please turn the tires around??… I’m surprised that u don’t have them on like they supposed to be…🤷‍♂️

[@scalebuildersguild]

That’s the joke.

[@P_Hamtramck]

Love that hat! Who makes it?

[@scalebuildersguild]

I bought it locally from a Toronto company called Outclass.

[@P_Hamtramck]

Very cool, thanks!!

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

I hear the FCX24 has the same motor as the TRX4M?....if that's true....can a FCX24 2-speed fit into the TRX4M....I'd love to have a 2-speed in the TRX4M while retaining that motor.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I doubt that it's drop in compatible, but who knows, you might be the first!

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

@@scalebuildersguild I never experienced anything that "just" drops in. It seems everything I build needs massaging to get in there. Hahaha

[@RCCinematic]

Someone make some MUDFLAPS for the defender please!!!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yeah!

[@robinarmstrong9790]

why've you put your new tyres on back to front?

[@scalebuildersguild]

To make sure people like you are watching 😂

[@rcjoe406]

Sooooo it's made how 🤔

[@GNX157]

What’s the youngest age the traxxas would be appropriate for? I have a grandson I’m thinking of but he’s only 19 mos old right now.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I know we want to get kids started early on the hobby, but 19mos might be a bit early! 😂

[@MNade-xj3bp]

Pretty sure, the tires are in the wrong direction 🤔

[@scalebuildersguild]

Haha, yep. Intentional.

[@BlueDually4x4]

I had really thought about getting a full-size Bronco, until Jason over at Engineering Explained test drove one with a 10 speed automatic transmission and it barely managed 12mpg... Even a clapped out Jeep Cherokee could do better.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yikes!

[@Ronh83]

What is a good video editor for a amateur rc KZbin'er? (I have only used Windows Movie Maker before). Keep up the good work. Awsome videos!

[@scalebuildersguild]

You could take a look at Resolve. It's free and works great. I use Adobe Premiere, but my day job is editing, so there's that. Thanks for watching!