Who do you trust? - Scale News Update - Episode 294

This week's episode of the Scale News Update we discuss the new releases from Traxxas, Jconcepts, SSD and more!
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[@DaveGlitchHare]

I miss physical magazines and catalogs, social media not so much. I'm old I know.

[@GrimJerr]

My 1st RC was a Grasshopper in the late 80's, I still have old RC magazines from the day. Having a family and other interests I didn't have the money for RC, and it wasn't until Covid that I decided to get back into the hobby, and did I. I was amazed at just how much the market had grown since the last time I had been interested, and I feel like I got back in at a really lucky point as I can feel the market transition from where it was just 3-4 years ago with another explosion of options. From Zero to Fourteen RC's in that short span, some trials and tribulations, but mostly fun and enjoyment, and time well spent. I may not be a master crawler, or have the best scale details, but when I look around at my motley crew I am proud of my accomplishments, and happy that the Hobby is still expanding.

[@QuinnsRC]

So many of us came back to the hobby during COVID. I pulled my E-Maxx out of a storage bin in the garage, built it up, and now I've gone RC bonkers.

[@Brianfreese]

In one way the complete saturation of advertising in social media is good because our hobby needs the make money to be viable and survive. Beyond that every single thing in our lives seems to be designed to bleed us dry and that part of it gets so old. Kind of unrelated but also not

[@anon556]

RC is not going anywhere anytime soon. Every single company could stop advertising and the industry would be just fine. Most of the larger manufacturers are making insane amounts of profit. The cost to produce that sprint car is about $18 in China if not considerably less. It is marked up at least 6x production cost. their only objective is to keep their share holders happy. They could give a shit less about the actual health of the hobby itself.

[@jimmccabe801]

Sponsorship it great. It gets the product names out there and adds some competition amongst the viewers. Plus the sponsee has to sell their talent Sponsorship being the payoff. Nascar slogan of many years ago was" race on Sunday sell on Monday". I think that still stands. I watch your channel regularly to see whats new and I wonder how many company's have sold product due to your show. Crawling is my go to. It clears my crazy mind. 🙃

[@TheAmericanUhate]

​@@anon556 traxxas is a private company, not publicly traded, so they do not have shareholders.

[@brianbeck7468]

I miss the days when RC Car Action came in a plastic bag and was 3/8 inches thick and had in-depth text description of all the big races.

[@Djkommode]

Only mags I see now or for model trains.

[@briang.sherwood7518]

My first RC was 1972, a pulse proportional radio. Then there were very few choices and even fewer at less than a kings ransom price. Today the choices are vast as is the price range, so for me the more manufactures the better.

[@TheRCBuildersPost]

You can never have too much rc parts. I love that this hobby has exploded. The more parts, the more prices are driven down. You no longer have one person/ brand having a monopoly on a certain market and raising prices through the roof. You still have it in some areas, but there are now cheaper options for same or sometimes better quality! Fun times for the hobby!

[@D.C.Johnson]

For excellence in journalism, choose SNU!!

[@robertmartin4135]

Glad to see the Mashigan back. Looks almost exactly like my 1:1. I had grabbed one from Fair RC a couple months back. Sadly still in the box. Lol.

[@Axial32]

I hate squat/leaned garbage. 😂

[@FunAdventuresImp]

I remember looking at these old magazines i remember some of your first builds back then people would buy a wheelyking just for the axles then axial came out with the ax10 and then the wraith and everything snowballed from there I started rc in 2004 as well with a nitro basher then a wheelyking crawler that I built im not sure what I got after that was a long time ago But I remember being into crawlers for many years and you are one person that gave me the inspiration to keep building It has been some years since I really built anything cool but I am wanting to build a few new 1/10 crawlers and desert racers Just waiting for parts and materials seems to take the longest in a build process Great work Josh i always enjoy watching!!

[@TheImtoomuch]

"If you have any experience with the 1.0, Be interested to know, How far back does that go?" You gangsta! I love that Hyundai is putting out that great looking RC. Hopefully it comes to the US. All I got to say is make RCCrawler great again! Forums are better than Facebook.

[@mgscheue]

Wow, what a strange design for that sprint car chassis. Traxxas surely has plans for this beyond the special edition.

[@skinanbonesOG]

i had a Koyosho Sandmaster ST back in the mid 90's. It was a nitro stadium truck that i couldn't keep together.

[@TheDudeRc]

Just to throw some more info out there on that Traxxas Sprint car. Local Traxxas shops have told me the contract with Snap-On states they cant make that car for production for 3 years. Bummer. That being said, I have one and its AWESOME!!! Best part is I broke a part on it last night filming a speed run and I called up Traxxas and they said just send them pictures of the broken part and they will send me a new one FOR FREE! He did tell me they are SUPER limited though so after they run out of spares, there will not be any more. He couldnt verify IF they will even make the car for the general public. Hope this helps!

[@davebutler4959]

I love racing as that was where I started in the hobby and continue to enjoy it. I have found most sponsorships give the drivers a discount on kits and parts and they sometimes can access new cars a little earlier. I only do it for fun as I see careers in Rc as very limited to the top pro drivers which seems like fewer than 50 people in the country. We are fortunate to have some good shops in our area whose owners put a ton of work to make the facilities better all the time.

[@jrodri805]

Good show as always! This and a fresh cup of coffee are my go to on Tuesday mornings! Have a good one, Josh! Thanks for sharing your passion!

[@teaniner]

Honestly my biggest frustration is how fast the companies put out new RTR crawlers. I don't see much support on trucks because a company is just gonna put out a new truck in 3 months. Why would a smaller company waste their time producing a part, then it just gets lost in the sauce and nobody wants because a new truck is the hot item. I am one that will not just buy the next new truck. I own 2 crawlers, I don't own a 3d printer so I don't play the 3d printer file game. I own a Knightrunner and would love a interior, can't find someone to print me one. Too many, new trucks, too often! That is my opinion, poor me. Yes, I am jealous on how much people spend on these. I have other hobbies. Love the scale news update.

[@evintacy7272]

Started in like 2013 do believe! ❤in bashing and tried make a telluride scale ! And then I turned to scale found you sir! And about two three years ago after drooling over your class 1 and 2 rigs! I went to my first Super shafty fall crawl ! And now hooked on scale and performance side! Dang I can’t wait get more time spend traveling to events! ❤❤❤ thanks Josh love what you bring to our hobby! Praying to buy my first Vaquish rig always wanted one! That VRD is sick !! Life gets in way of purchasing it ,,,,,,,,,try sneak some tax money out ❤😊

[@Casitascrawlers]

There is never too much as long as it moves RC forward companies that keep using the same old parts & technology know matter how good have to move forward because now there are so many companies if they don’t update more then just a body eventually it’s going to catch up to them & new companies will step up to replace some of the bigger companies.

[@killa-cotton]

I started in RC in the early 80's with a couple of Sears Lobos before moving up a little to the Radio Shack Golden Arrow and finally my first hobby grade car being a Traxxas Bullet. From there i've had everything in the market from offroad buggies and stadium trucks to monsters. I dabbled in Oval and Tamiya touring car racing. The big turning point for me came with the Tamiya TLT. That started me down the path of building custom TLT strait axle scalers and crawlers and of course that led me to present time with my main focus on building custom cars and trucks.

[@ninthislandrc]

As I am sure others could agree, this week's question is extremely 'broad', and not an easy one to answer. As a small-time KZbinr, with a (currently) small subscriber base, I don't have any specific 'focus' - my channel is not specifically about "helping people", or "providing information", or "running videos", or "build videos"...I try to do a little of everything. And, in order to do that, I rely on access to products (be it RTRs, kits, or individual parts) from all companies, large and small. That being said, after a 35+ year absence from RC, having gotten back into RC approx 7-8 years ago, I discovered a definite 'shift' in the industry. In some aspects, this shift has been 'good', but in other aspects, it has been 'bad'. Because of all of the larger companies...especially those with online purchasing access (Traxxas, Horizon Hobby, Amain, Amazon, etc)...this has, essentially, led to the 'death' of local hobby shops...yes, there are still a lot of shops people can physically walk into to make their purchases, but, I would have to estimate that there are probably less than 10% of the shops there were 30-40 years ago. To me, as well as others, this is one of those 'bad' things...while the ability to purchase online has made the lives of many easier, it is also the cause of not only store closures, but also of people losing jobs. It has also greatly taken away from the "personal" aspect of the hobby. Looking to the 'good' side This is also what has "opened up" The possibility of having all these 'small' companies, weather they are focused on parts, or even full kits...without this, companies such as RTRC, MyTrickRC, Vitavon Racing, Knight Customs, and many others, wouldn't exist. Unfortunately, there is also a 'downside' to this. As I have discovered, sometimes, when it comes to some of these smaller companies (referring primarily to those having only a few employees, especially those having 1-2), the owner/developer can become overly arrogant, even going so far as to tell others that "theirs is the best". I recently came across one such individual who produces his own 1:28 scale (ie Mini-Z) kit, as well as a number of parts for other race vehicles of the same scale, and who's arrogance turned me off so much that I would never want to purchase from him, and probably wouldn't purchase any of his products being sold by other online vendors. One final aspect of this, which is aimed primarily at two companies (of which I'm sure I don't need to name, as almost anyone else could figure out who I'm referring to), is that some of these large companies have become "too big for their britches". As these companies become larger, although the quality might still be good, the level of customer service declines. In the case of one of these two companies, they have bought up so many other companies, that the company, as a whole, becomes 'deluded', which has led to an incredible decrease in the quality of customer service. In the case of the other company, they use their size as an "800 lb gorilla" against the retailers selling their products, which, in turn, also leads to turning off consumers from purchasing that brand. As for what we have in store for the future of our hobby, I wish I knew. Are there too many brands? Possibly. Has the "online world" increased, or decreased, 'access' to the RC hobby (and, technically, other hobbies)? To some extent, I'd say "yes"...but, to a certain extent, I would also have to say "no". What I can say is that it has definitely brought a 'different' group into the hobby...but, it has also led to a departure from the hobby for a great number of people. San Francisco used to have one of the greatest, and largest, hobby shops in the country - Franciscan Hobbies. The store was massive in size, occupying the space of multiple stores. Each 'space' (ie. a 'store' where most of the wall had been removed on 1-2 sides) covered a different hobby (though, the RC area covered the space of 2-3 stores) - there was one area for RC, another for plastic model kits, another for railroad, and a few other areas covering other hobbies. Almost 10 years ago, after being in business for 68 years, they shut their doors due to business showdown caused "by the Internet, by suppliers who undercut the prices in the retail hobby shops, and by a demographic shift." This same 'cause' is what has led to the closure of hobby stores across the country...around the world...and, what continues to lead to closures in the years to come.

[@QuinnsRC]

Well said. I'm in the East Bay and there's only one hobby shop near me. It's not a happy place, either.

[@ninthislandrc]

​@@QuinnsRCYour wording it that way kinda reminds me of the LHS where I now live (Las Vegas). Out here, there's only one (tho, they have two locations), called "Friendly Hobbies". Locally, they are jokingly refer to as "Unfriendly Hobbies". Not sure which end (north, or south) of the EB you're in...but, if you're close to, or don't mind driving to, the South Bay, you definitely want to check out Nor-Cal Hobbies in San Jose - OUTSTANDING shop, friendly people (Eric, the owner, is a great guy, and has extremely helpful/knowledgeable information), and one of the best indoor carpet off-road tracks I've seen. Also, on the weekends, they set up an outdoor asphalt track for on-road racing. Close by, there are two other shops, with equally helpful/friendly people - JJ Customs & Sheldon's Hobbies - of which the latter has an indoor drift track.

[@QuinnsRC]

@@ninthislandrc Yep, I've heard about those spots, I'm just not down in San Jose that often.

[@brandongeiger1684]

I base all my rc purchases off of what you and Matt talk about as far as choosing products and thank Jesus y’all haven’t let me down yet but as far as sponsorship and being an ambassador of the hobby don’t really want a sponsorship so I can use whatever products I know of and I really try to be an ambassador as far as be nice to everyone and help those in need so we can all have a good time weather it’s helping fix someone’s rig to get them back on the trail or selling a truck at a substantial loss to get someone in the hobby

[@joebaddgor7744]

I looked everywhere for that Jconcepts Jeep J series body. I sure hope they release it. Would love to build a clone of my J10

[@RevolutionX]

This Kyosho sand master 2.0 is actually a re-release of the 2.0. I had a red one that I sold a few years ago. It actually is hobby grade.

[@Truth_Spoken]

I started racing in the mid 90’s. We were lucky to see one sponsored driver locally. Now, it seems like everyone is a contract customer. (If you’re not collecting a paycheck from the company you’re not really sponsored). I think with social media we now have a rise in what I consider to be brand ambassadors. (Often called team drivers) I also feel like it’s getting a little out of hand, I mean we have team drivers for lanyards 😂

[@cardboardcrawlersrc8805]

The term team driver is so overused kinda sad really.

[@1957fuzz]

That jconcepts jeepish body looks awesome and so does the twolf m715 looks amazing. It's cool to see all the new products come out on fb but it gets boring to see 15 new lcg chassis a day.

[@quinnmortensen1415]

I got into RC in' 85. What I do now is, more customizing, and ground up building. I wish more companies gave specs on their parts. Like body widths and wheel bases. When building something, it would be nice to know if it is what you want, or not. As they say, size matters.

[@mtrcadventures5578]

Started in 1995 , First car was rc10, converted to a RC10t. First Crawler Losi MRC (08?) and then a Wheely King conversion. I still like to buy local, and rarely ever buy from online sources.

[@chevyon37s]

There is a difference between cali lean and Carolina squat! Cali lean only has the rear end 2-4” lower than the front. Carolina squat is the rear has no lift or is even lowered with a lifted front end, and is usually done with some sketchy combination of stacked lift and leveling kit spacers.

[@jacobstringfellow6802]

Had a kyosho sandmaster st2 in the mid 90 that was nitro that I absolutely loved besides chewing up dog bones constantly! Wish they came out with the stadium truck again!

[@SINNER_01]

Man, I just can't get over that giveaway. Carolina Squat. I live in South Carolina and I can confirm that insanity exists. However, if RC4WD wanted to really make it scale, it needs to be an early 2000s model Tahoe or Yukon on some bald Nitto Trail Graps or Mud Graps, with a driver that resembles a 19yr old guy with bushy hair and a flat billed Patagonia hat turned backwards. He should also be holding a huge vape mod and have a Yeti full of illegally acquired White Claws. Oh... and dual exhaust tips that look to be about scale 10" in diameter. Also, with a HUGE, FURRY steering wheel cover. Then, they'll have the full on Carolina Squat regalia taking place.

[@JMRCDesigns]

Here's to sharing 20 years in the hobby this year!🍺 I started with a Traxxas E-Maxx in 2004.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I hope j concepts is gonna produce that j 2000 truck body. That’s my dream truck in the real world

[@ellc.6143]

I just stick to what I know is top quality. I just rather avoid any and all issues when it comes to parts. With that said, I go scorched, M2C or Vitavon, depending on what I'm getting. Yes they are pricy but guaranteed to fit and durability far far surpasses any stock part!

[@johngrant1337]

Good video, the market will take care of it self

[@RadonManRC]

I think social media is important. I have a few different people I follow and their advice is my go to when I want to learn more about new products. As nice as it was to see the glossy pages of R/C Car Action back in the day, it was only those companies that could afford to pay the magazine that we saw. Now we can buy from people working out of their garage producing amazing products. Shoot we can buy files that other people create or even design and print our own parts!

[@ToGrimmToWin]

No, that was what forums were for and they are very minimal on uses anymore because not very many people use them and when you go to get on Facebook to get help, it's a lot more difficult because you can't just google your problem and find this forum or several forms discussing your problem nearly as often I missed forums. I hate the social media, took it over and I'm only 37. Although I love you too. If I don't know how to do it I will with you too

[@ToGrimmToWin]

I want 1/8 trail rigs to catch on like the emo x and marksman. Wish cross was more common in the US as I like portal axles. I wish a 1/8 ifs portal trail rig front motor divorced transmission 2 speed brushless RTR would come out here. I know a company did make one though over seas

[@jaredsay3331]

I can't wait till they release to the public

[@ericvangampler2887]

Thanks Josh for all your work to keep us hobbyists up to par in scale news The media is great in connecting us hobbyists to all the products in rc wich is facinating all in itself to see hear get reviews by people on all the different products that we find intrest in not gonna lie but i do miss the magazine era on rc & wish they had made a crawler mag suited to scale & comp not just a page of readers rides lol to be able to enjoy both media & mags keep up the great work man 👍hats off to you bud

[@northernlightsrc8994]

I think the rc at 4min Could be a new 18 scale. They mentioned to have something coming even tho ppl think they're are done. The tetra line up had those large diffs. Only reason I think 🤔 could be them. 🍻 😊

[@opiesveiw266]

Glad to my weekly news will continue broadcasting

[@lypheEddie]

I feel like once influencers get paid to promote it is when lines crossed. I mean commercials are some random younger person reacting to whatever it is they are promoting.

[@Vanquishfanboy]

With all of the different vendors of rc parts and accessories… I keep it simple If you or west desert wheeler like the part then it’s a safe bet that I will as well

[@thindigital]

About marketing, im no expert but its an expanding market so the profusion if brands is not surprising. Ive slowed down my rc soending as our young family takes precedent, got myself an fcx24 and now i can print most things i need.

[@layoutdeluxe]

Back in the day, print magazines were like an authority. If they said a product is great, you trusted it. If a company did a commercial, you trusted it. But as you mentioned, products and content are available everywhere today. And if it isn't, you make your own. Which is good in a way. But it is difficult to judge, which one you can trust. That's why I am following your show here for example (or SBG and a few more). Bought a product on my own and may have liked it, and may have not. But if YOU recommended it, it always has been good. So you basically replaced the magazine - which is an honor and makes you the authority 🙂

[@Jayrcs]

Watching while I attempt to get ready for the live unboxing tonight 😂 I need lessons bro

[@andyb9994]

Great Update 💯

[@opiesveiw266]

Thanks!

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Thank You! I appreciate it!

[@Xofroggy]

When it comes to the small guys it comes down to, is it good quality, and does it look good, bought a 3d printed tray for my gladiator from a guy in australia. Best part i ever bought

[@johnrainbird1155]

Thanks

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Thanks John! Much Appreciated!

[@carloswright]

It seems to me that the top manufacturers don't do a great job of reaching me as a consumer. I usually see something on a group post or a video and think, I need that. I think they should focus more on putting products in the hands of people with an audience.

[@CoachD386]

Thumbnail is 🔥🔥🔥

[@paulpitmon6663]

A prime example of over saturation of an rc segment. RC no prep drag cars. Everybody piled on that like like the new girl in the neighborhood. Even the manufacturers got bamboozled with the fast cycle, having drag cars on clearance like crazy at DEEP discounts, just to offload their surplus.

[@CasperRc81]

The jconcept body reminds me of the charisma but pinched idk coyote or something they called it.

[@hondofourfivetwo9347]

I remember the SandMaster being a Nitro version of Kyosho’s RTR/ARTR entry level Outrage platform circa the mid/late 90’s

[@TheAurabell]

probably will be on Stirling kit

[@QuinnsRC]

I've only really been "in" the hobby since 2021, so don't have a lot of experience in RC specifically. I'm 55 this year, and although I've led a pretty mundane life, I have that life experience. I'll never be focused enough to be a good enough driver in any niche to get a team sponsorship, and have never competed, so can't speak to that. However, as far as "how much is too much," I believe that diversity is better, just like in any ecosystem. The more variation the more innovation and evolution. RC fanatics with 3D printers setting up their own EBay & Etsy stores is the only way to counteract the conglomeration and monopoly that Horizon represents. But even that's not necessarily bad, because having an apex predator like Horizon consuming little animals makes sure they stay quick and imaginative. I'm grateful for the creativity that social media, especially KZbin, provides. My little channel has three sponsors, and getting a package in the mail I couldn't otherwise afford or justify is amazing. And affiliate marketing is fun! I'm mainly a real estate agent, and I celebrate that $50 every two months from affiliate sales like it was closing a million dollar deal.

[@Xofroggy]

Moa axles maybe? With an atomic axle look

[@YoShImUrA53]

Color corrected this, Josh? Really looks much better now. Good job on learning some tips from Matt on this!

[@erichawkins6231]

Before I get a new rc I always watch many videos and I read the full description on the website I actually just purchased a vrd carbon after doing a lot of research and weighing my options and figuring out what motor and esc to run I wanted to get the axial cj7 but the high cg trans and having centered gears through the trans and I feel the ring and pinion are weaker than vanquish and the 100mm shocks are too long I guess I just pick apart the parts ide need to change on the bed carbon it has tons of great parts and there really is no con to it besides being a cheater rig and it seems like it crawls amazing I have a love for axial but I now have 4 vanquish rcs and they are my favorite the quality and execution of what you include with your kits and rtrs makes it a no brainer to purchase I’m 30 and I’ve been into rc basically my whole life I used to drive rcs that had a direct cable to the controller ha ha ha my first hobby grade was a tamiya Blackfoot

[@rcstories_ca]

I got into crawlers because I liked watching high quality crawler running videos and enjoyed making my own videos. I have seen a shift over the past five years where most videos (or at least the videos that get promoted and viewed) are focused on promoting new products (whether sponsored or independent reviews). I rarely see good scale running videos anymore. I feel like people got away from investing time in making good running videos because it’s not worth it. Has KZbin just become the new Shopping Channel? I think we are spoiled for choice when it comes to manufactures and parts. I do get almost all my info from established KZbin channels and have never been disappointed with anything I’ve purchased no matter where I ordered/bought from. What I find frustrating (as a content creator myself) is that the emphasis is overly weighted towards buying more new stuff, rather than appreciating what we already have. But I’m not just in the hobby to buy new stuff and I take my time waiting for the right new truck to come along or I take my time building trucks the way I want. I didn’t buy a single 1/10 crawler in 2023, mostly due to the dearth of kits. As a result, I often make my videos with “old” trucks. I do appreciate how-to and build videos as well, but again, there has been a shift. Rather than focusing on some general technique or product category, most channels have shifted to just installing some new part and showing how it performs. No one does side-by-side comparisons anymore because that would take too much effort. Low effort, quick turn-around, new releases-that’s what it’s all about these days. Maybe it’s because this segment of the RC market has reached its zenith? You want scale looks? Anyone can buy scale looks. You want performance? Anyone can buy performance, off the shelf. Any body style. Any tire tread pattern. Just buy it.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It is true that running videos do not perform as well therefore creators don't make them as often. It's just a matter of people don't like to watch them as much as new fancy parts and such. People always want to see new, no matter what market it is, how mature the market is, or how long it's been around. It's really just a matter of human nature. People see a video thumbnail of the same truck they've seen over and over, they just think "I've already seen that thing" and move on. Just a wild world we have to deal with as creators for sure.

[@Andy_C_aka_Cliff_McCrawl]

Maybe it’s a hybrid with a motor on 3rd member!

[@Jimmy2Horses]

I started in 1986 with an RC10 and always dreamed of getting a sponsorship, lol

[@dwbv00]

I really like that N 74. 👍

[@krp199324]

Love Scale news! I am interested in the link bender that the gentleman sent you? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Can’t wait for live stream Wednesday.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I'll find out for the live stream again.

[@theezZENtials]

snu is your best show, never miss it

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

That two wolf m175 jeep truck would work for me too

[@fight4uthisway]

M715 GIGA LLOYD

[@mikeearls8158]

I am currently taking applications from companies to be their team driver/brand ambassador 😉🤣 Team drivers are also customers for life. All jokes aside, as a sponsored driver, does that status just support their hobby or is there an actual career to be had driving for a team?

[@moosejawrc]

There are always turning points in industry. Why I ask you and that Matt guy what do you predict. So when is the bubble burst? I predicted more RC companies coming out with new products. Innovation is key to keeping consumers interests. Where is RC Crawling now? Saturated but the main stay companies that utilize the small business inventors. Always have to include both to keep interest in consuming and creativity.

[@bradkalman2353]

The kyosho is hobby grade.

[@smallfact0ry921]

The more the merrier: I just ignore all the consumerism in the hobby and stick to what I like, which is old and way outdated. The only thing that has been released since I purchased my exciting new futaba 4pl many years ago are the hobby wing fusion systems and Lipo batteries. Those two things are legitimately game changing for any scale builder.

[@BlindGuyRc]

Great news week. As for the question. I have always loved rc. I got my taste of hobby grade in 2002 with my hpi rush Evo nitro stadium truck. I was 12. Back then, there was huge races that happened around voctoria, and kamloops bc canada. I spent summers in victoria, the rest of the year in kamloops. But you work with your local hobby shop They would sponsor you, if you were a decent driver. I had a small sponsorship with the voctoria shop (still shop there today, as I love in victoria full time, and I'm 33 now). Then I took a break for a chunk of years, got into mini bikes and such, parties... you know. But after I lost my vision (legally low vision/blind). I found rc again. But with crawlers. In 2013. Started my youtube in 2014 or 2015. Quak rc. I did have a sponsorship with proline, till they were baught out and the rules changed. I do have a deal with boomracing, but iv slowly moved away from them.. As I am a massive vanquish guy now. Social media has changed so much of it. For the better. And what I love seeing, is people starting their own buisness. I love "mom and pap" shops that build their own stuff. The big companies aren't building as good of stiff. Yes vanquish is big. But you guys aren't as well. The quality has never left. I trust the brand. I trust what you say. And having companies like brazzin, rock pirates, ierc, and now zoku is amazing. Anywho. I love seeing what has become of our hobby. It's just going to get better.

[@Axial_Andrew]

$585 for a novelty...🤔 Hell, I've got empty boxes for $199.99... Looking forward to your invoices...🤠

[@hotboyracing]

I was able to find the pastrana from my snap on dealers web page I’ll keep you guys update later on if I get more insider info from them

[@hotboyracing]

I’ve been trying to work with sponsors for discounts on parts for videos but I’m not having any luck maybe vanquish would like to work together 😂

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

They best way to go is buy parts, make videos, and as videos and communities improve and grow the companies you have already been buying from may then be interested in working together.

[@hotboyracing]

@@HarleyDesignsInc thank you I really have been trying to do that a lot on Facebook groups it’s very hard to showcase the traction you gain on posts like that since they are private groups but I do have a couple shorts with my ryft using vanquish axles guess I could shoot some vs410 ultra videos too 😂🤣

[@whatalias]

I am not a good enough driver to even think about a team driver. So I buy what I like. I am not a comp guy or super scale guy, I just buy what I like.

[@MX304]

That Blazer needs to go straight to WhistlinDiesel for some testing.

[@shredcraftrc]

I’m guilty of being a social media creator in the RC content world, and have had a few smaller brands reach out for content in exchange for product but they don’t fit my nitch so I turn them down, what I have done is spent my own money on products and make an honest review video explaining the bad parts and issues I have found with a chassis, all the die hard redcat drifters hated me after my honesty but I think they should take the facts and make version 2.0 a better product, learn from the first one not a defend a terrible product that KZbinrs get for free and have to talk nice about.

[@jonthomas8487]

I’ve never been to an IFMAR or SORRCA sanctioned RC event. I have however been to local events that are purely for the fun of it. Sponsorship probably makes more sense if you live in a warmer state than Indiana. If I was a manufacturer I would likely put more of my marketing budget into KZbin. Do sponsorships still grant folks a per diem account? I know those can quickly get out of hand😀

[@bsproductionssc]

Let’s go!!

[@1980chardison]

Fits the cali-crap lol

[@jimpalazzolo6013]

Got my first gas powered RC plane in 1973😂

[@nolansmith571]

The snap on dealer I go through has one at $750

[@gibsonlife573]

Was it last week that he released the 1.0 megalithic

[@RCCinematic]

@10:20 what JConcepts body is that?

[@NickP_830]

Kinda weird that jconcepts advertised their tires on Treal wheels.

[@smOOdiebOOdie]

Kyosho sandmaster is from the 90s

[@forrestcrabbe]

🤘y'all have a badass day🤘

[@buysncharge]

Would stabilize like a Gyro (traxxas)

[@fight4uthisway]

lol watch them name that body “The Derek” 😂

[@rcandcnc9684]

I do not trust anyone, that is why always look for multiple sources of information. Sometimes digging through "looks good" reviews is annoying when I want someone to grab the front wheel and wiggle the steering system so I could see how much slop there is out of the box etc. With a new and completely unknown manufacturer I usually try to buy some cheaper part with precision features that I can use and give that manufacturer at least two chances. For example if bearing holes are too large on two separate orders then probably not going to buy parts with those features from that manufacturer again.

[@dirtberger4533]

I look for smaller companies ideally in the US or Canada. Look for real, onest reviews or videos on the product.

[@smokingwraith9990]

Personally i don't use FB, IG etc. I am aware the 1000 little options are around but have little interest in it. I prefer the long form presentation of forums and youtube videos. When within my means i much prefer to make things myself rather than buy them. I just find a greater satisfaction in that overall. If i require aluminum or brass i see what my LHS sells to start before branching out to search the established boutique fabricators that are well known in the community

[@kennethwelty1190]

J-10 or J-100 Jeep Pu. (70s)

[@scalebuilder_sweden]

I think today’s social media will ruin your own creativity, instead of make your own decisions, you look what others do. Of course this doesn’t apply to all of us, but there is a risk that you only end up looking at your phone instead of creating something of your own.

[@Jason-uy7xb]

I dont understand why the big companies dont make more body kits. I dont need a new chassis just someone for the love of god come out with a new hardbody kit. Make detailed hard body kits with interiors and all the fixins for existing platforms.

[@Andy_C_aka_Cliff_McCrawl]

Comp Lloyd 😂

[@RCRitterFPV]

That Traxxas Snap on rig is a lot of plastic... should be 399 tops. Servo horn is biggest disappointment... could of been a cool metal wrench or something...

[@rezzrollinrc]

✊🏽

[@ka4172]

They can sell the Mashigan under the Beijing logo because China build Jeeps under licensed "beijing" for several years .

[@BeardRubEnjoyer]

600 bucks minimum for the world's first High Center of Gravity transmission.