Why Mini RC Rock Crawlers are Stealing the Show! 🚗🔥

[@Lee.gRC27]

Different horses for different courses , but I do like a good 18th rig to go alongside my 1/10s

[@verpine3534]

I don't have a travel story. What I do have is mobility issues. I love 1/10 and larger scale crawlers, but my limited mobility often precludes me from taking part in long trail courses or steep crawler comps. The 1/18 and 1/24 scale crawlers allow me to more readily participate in the RC hobby and competitions as they are less impactful to my back and knees since the courses for them are much smaller and don't require me to negotiate rough terrain.

[@HillbillyHermitRC]

I've gone on a few camping trips with both 1/10 & 1/18. Both were perfect for the situation. There was small terrain around the campsite. As well as very challenging, larger terrain for the 1/10 down the hiking/mtb trails. I use my 1/24 on my indoor course primarily. The 1/24s can be very capable when upgraded/tuned correctly. Most are very top heavy or have trash electronics out of the box.

[@HolmesHobbies]

Thanks for sharing!

[@HillbillyHermitRC]

@HolmesHobbies You're welcome. Thanks for being a plethora of knowledge for electronics.

[@VermontScaleCustoms]

I flew with two fully decked out 1/24 scale comp rigs last year in a backpack. Airport security was just more curious than anything. They could clearly see they were cars in the x-ray machine but they all were interested in actually seeing them so they made me unpack the pack and they all just stood in awe. That's the only time I've flown with crawlers. For me, it's about where I am living right now. The midwest doesn't have a whole lot of terrain that can challenge a 2.2 Pro comp rig so the minis and micros seem to be providing a solid fix. Also the Capra UTB sort of ate up the Mini moniker. But, yes, the Orlandoo Hunter stuff would be the actual "micro" in the room. There is smaller stuff but I'm not sure how well it compares.

[@TheRCBuildersPost]

I absolutely despise these micro crawlers. I hate working on them, they are more toyish than hobby grade when running them outside. The only good thing is you can play with them inside when it's cold. That's it. 1/6 is too big as well. I love my SCX6, but it's a pain to pack around. 1/10 is where it's at. Perfect size to work on, find places to run and can even run inside if you have the room. I've never had an issue finding a place to crawl with my 1/10 when I travel. I don't know what you're talking about there

[@HolmesHobbies]

I was talking about the 1/6 being hard to find places

[@TheRCBuildersPost]

@@HolmesHobbies Ahh. This i do agree with 😂. I hardly run my scx 6

[@Djkommode]

One day I’ll get a scx6 or something else that scale. We are blessed here with terrain for all scales. Smaller than 1/18 just doesn’t feel hobby grade to me. But to each their own

[@TheRCBuildersPost]

@@Djkommode Same. I'm not hating on the small scale, a lot of people like it, but it's definitely not for me. It just feels like I'm playing with a toy instead of a hobby grade rc.

[@Br0rB]

@@TheRCBuildersPost I mean,. they're all toys, regardless of size, so yeah. ;) I have from 35th to 10th scale, and the smaller ones are great in winter or when the weather is bad, and living in Norway, that's about six out of 12 months a year. The really small ones, the micro Orlandoo Hunter ones are awesome little scale rigs that look amazing, and you can make some really nice scale terrain and courses that hardly take up any room in your house, which is great. I have a few videos of them, and the diorama style display terrain I made for them on my KZbin. They can be a bit of a nightmare to build though, being super tiny and the fact they only sell them as kits. :)

[@callsignmohas5190]

I’d be lying if I said I have used my 10 scales more than my 24s. A built 1/24 with a furitek and lizard pro and quality servo, just becomes the primary rig. Mine pretty much stays in my truck. I mess with it at lunchtime at work, my folks place when i visit, my kids love driving em, and when there is 3ft of snow outside they work perfect for inside stuff. I’m always gravitating more towards 1/24 than 1/10

[@The_RC_Guru]

Lower initial price, easy to make a home course, and I’m a trucker it’s easier bringing these than my scx6! And easier than bringing 1/10s but I still try to bring at least one. But man do I get weird looks and feel awkward when I’m out alone somewhere with a toy truck especially that tiny and I’m standing there as a full grown bearded man. I should probably try to stop being so self conscious about it. Just trying to keep my sanity and relax and have fun with my over 20yr long hobby obsession. You guys (Justin) just sent me out a servo you absolutely didn’t have to warranty or cover. Thanks again!!!!! Been buying HH since the losi mini 380 mini torquemaster.

[@creekcreeperrc7972]

Nothing more embarrassing than people watching you drive a 24th scale RC overly seriously

[@RCJesus420]

Yes, 18th scale is mini. lol I took my 1/10 scale Ripper to South Dakota last summer. Crawling in the Badlands and at the National/State Parks was awesome!!! I don't mind traveling with a 1/10 scale. The minis and micros are definitely easier yet to travel with, I'd imagine, though. I'm so used to traveling all over with 1/10 and larger stuff at this point, it doesn't matter to me. lol With my eyes, tremors, and patience these days working on the minis and micros is not something I enjoy at all. Ha!

[@DasE30Cuz]

I prefer these scales over the larger ones to be honest. Blasphemous I know, but I just don't have the space nor funds to get into 10th scale properly. That being said, the SCX24 platform needs a lot to make them fun. By the time you widen and stretch them, they basically become a 1/18. I think the Gladiator and newer Power Wagon crew cab have the same 155mm wheelbase as the TRX4M anyway

[@christianrotola3]

Well, I know that in America there is a saying 'bigger is better'. It seems to me to be an opinion that generalizes a little too much, as if it were always better if it was bigger, but that's not the case at all. I own a 1/10 scale, a 1/14 scale, a 1/18 scale and a 1/24 scale. Every scale has its own reason. For example, I can't use my 1/10 in an apartment during the winter when I want to have some fun. I can't do anything about it. On the contrary, with my little 1/24 I can do whatever I want with it. A few objects are enough and I built a small path in a flash. The 1/14, 1/16 and 1/18 scales are great both at home and in small spaces and outdoors. It really depends on the area you are in. Big rocks? There is no problem for any scale. Lots of fragmented rocks? Well, perhaps a large scale is better, but even small ones, if set and modified in a certain way, can do things that, proportionately, not even a large scale would be able to do. Plus the small scales, as you said, are easy to transport. A small trip, an impromptu last minute excursion and it's done in a few seconds. We could also open various parentheses on the different type of model. If more crawler or more scaler, more performing or less performing but more realistic. For example my little 1/24 scale Defender D110 is a superscaler. Its performance is realistic, not excessive like a real crawler. Straight axes, and everything else for maximum realism. It doesn't matter that it can't do what my 1/18 scale, completely modified, capable of climbing practically anywhere can do. It was created for another reason. The little one is therefore very limited compared to many others, but it is so well made, so realistic, that I am enchanted just by watching it do what the real car could do, perhaps a little more, but all in a very, very realistic way. I love it, also because when I have a free moment, or want to play, wherever I am the little Defender is ready. For him there is no problem of where or space or route. I use it, have fun with it and then put it away. All in zero time. This weekend, for example, I'm going to a rally, a small local event for RC. Obviously I will bring the 1/10 beast with me, but I will certainly also have my 1/24 and one of the other three with me. That little one in the end, whether I go out with the big beast or go out with others, is always with me. Also because it is so small that it doesn't cost me anything to carry it. I hope I have been exhaustive in answering your curiosity.

[@Retro_RC]

Went to sand hollow to the lake, ended up crawling the red rocks the whole time

[@1500chessie]

I settled with the 18th scale rigs. At work i have always a K 10 Trx4m High Trail with me. With lunchtime i run a few rounds on the construction side. Not to mention, there are so many hot up parts for the 1:18 th.

[@kendotek9414]

I like taking my minis every camping trip. Everything fits in one smallish bag and because of the smaller scale, every campsite has crawling opportunities. I even take them to work sometimes, because a job-site might have pile of concrete and stone rubble for some lunchtime crawling fun.

[@HolmesHobbies]

sweet!

[@s13kuminachu]

Just built a full Injora TRX4M LCG with portals. Got your mini esc and 280 revolver. It's so smooooove. Never been a mini guy either but this little guy is dope. Thanks John!

[@shannoncold]

I took a holiday recently with my Mom and Brother. I threw in my scx24 and fcx24 just in case. It was small enough that if there was no place to crawl I could just wrench a little. Turned out the accommodation had a small rock garden, back and front. Too small for 1:10 but perfect for the tiny trucks. My Mom and brother were also not intimidated by them so we all had a go, it was so much fun. 😂 Fantastic memories!

[@keldonator]

1/18s are great for camping, easy to recharge batteries. I don't like 1/24 much anymore due to the space for electronics.

[@joshfowler197]

1/24 to 1/16 I would consider mini Smaller, like an orlandoo or ldrc 1/43 would be micro.

[@Casitascrawlers]

Well I can’t say I’ve taken minis in a trip but I take them to certain spots that were perfect for minis I definitely like the 1:18 scale crawlers & the selection is really good & they have gotten so good they crawl like a 1:10 scale. It’s just a good alternative to just 1:10 scale & gives you more versatility & more RC time. You can’t really go wrong by adding a few minis to the collection. 👍

[@johngookinsable]

The songs though! You need to record an album! We would love it

[@danielserrano343]

I made a trip to the Dublin Mountains and brought a pair of Minis (TRX4m and FCX24) for me and my kid. It happened that the place was great for all scales, but definitely the garden of the house we stayed in was full of small of rocks perfect for these minis, we had a great time crawling there, and the 1/10s would have been too big for those obstacles. I use to take a TRX4m fully specd with me every time I travel.

[@ryand4786]

I always take several rigs , big and small . Honcho scx6 is tougher to haul but worth it if you can find terrain to challenge it. 1/18 is the sweet spot in my opinion, big enough to go outside but small enough to use indoors.

[@JDuke-uw3fk]

Utb18 tops my list for 10th scale performance in a small package. 24th scale is awesome too, well priced, and great for travel.

[@ShogunGlock]

I take my Fcx24 to work. I play with it during lunch and can literally play with it inside my work truck on rainy days. Totally worth having one around.

[@kendotek9414]

Yup, can verify. Sometimes a job-site has a pile of demoed concrete, stones and pavers just begging to be challenged!

[@paulnorton7444]

They look good but i prefer the big stuff 1/10 1/8 etc👍

[@creekcreeperrc7972]

Amen!

[@mikecollins8241]

My favorites pretty much follow scale in level of fun, and cost running in direct correlation. I have everything from 1/24th to 1/1 crawlers 😅

[@AlexTheStampede]

First crawler was a 1/10, boy was that a dumb idea. There’s no rocks anywhere near here, it’s all flat and boring. Promptly snapped the transmission while driving inside the house, a wheel caught on some fabric and a couple seconds later SNAP! Now I have an FCX24, and while outside is still the same, I can find fun obstacles inside the house. Plus I can easily carry it around if I’m looking for some place to have fun. Bonus, I now also have a 3d printer and I’m doing quite a bit of customization work that on a 1/10 wouldn’t have fit on the build plate.

[@NoNameBill]

I took my 24 scale gladiator and my 10th scale Phoenix from Washington State to Hawaii. I was happy I brought both. I used the 24 scale more often but the 10 scale was perfect on the lava rock beaches!!

[@kunkmiceter]

That song is pure gold, just saying. 😅

[@Friskee62]

I have 5 x 1/18 crawlers. love 'em...also, 4 x 1/10 crawlers.

[@hypnoticpenguin666]

I bring it every cottage trip. I wake up hours before everyone else and these take up almost no room.

[@zanderflander7880]

Yes

[@snörre23]

I can have that in the backback while walking. Would not have any use for anything bigger. Not interested in clubs, having to travel to a track/location. Ah yes and the price. Although i spent an unreasonable amount just in SCX24 stuff. Chassis/motors/Escs/spare parts.

[@Gairbear-builds]

I live in northern Michigan. We have the 1/18-1/24 scale crawlers for winter. We run our 1/10 outside in the nice weather and go inside on built courses with the small ones when it's nasty. Year round crawling. And we have a full winter comp series with a new rig for the champ in the spring. There are $1000 1/24 crawlers. I have a meus scx24 based with almost the same money as my vrd carbon. They may be small, but the cost is not always proportional.😅

[@mikerainey3847]

My nephew took his 1/18 to Greece on his vacation. Dropped his transmitter in the ocean!😂

[@joss67uk]

I have 2 SCX10s and a SCX24 and AX24, I love them all but the 24s get way more use, the 24s fit in a regular backpack with a waterproof jacket and a sandwich lol so any day out a 24 comes with me. The SCX10s are used on dedicated crawler days ☺

[@matthewcopeland4441]

Love seeing the micros out and about! Definitely have their space in the crawling world. Supposed to be mini 1/12 to 1/18 (which is where it gets odd) Micro 1/20-1/28, nano 1/32 and under.

[@christianrambissoon1141]

Nice watch pal!

[@juliodc1231]

Only thing better about small crawlers is the prices. 1/18 scale I think is about as small as you should go for some what realistic crawling. The scx24 even with good shock and parts it still acts and reacts like a toy. My 1st crawler was a 1/18 scale ecx temper

[@creekcreeperrc7972]

That's it. However browse a few 24 channels and see the thousands of dollars in scx fcx trx4m's and all the stupid overpriced parts that make almost zero difference. They're toddler toys 🪀

[@juliodc1231]

@creekcreeperrc7972 I was given a scx24 for Christmas one year, i tried to love it and I threw hundred of dollars on suspension and motors and esc and wheels and tires...it still performed the same. They are cool to look at but that's it. I just gave my scx24 to my 5 year old son. Because it only good for kids.

[@johnlujan8706]

I have a Temper and used to enjoy it. I should repair it.

[@mikecollins8241]

Not true, you just have to understand what you are dealing with.. 1/24th is perfect for indoor use, small home garden/ landscaping, or just screwing around in camp :) I have a 1/18th and consider it the middle ground, and 1/10th is for serious outdoor stuff :) My 1:1's are more fun still, but $$$$

[@XtrmTJ97]

1/10 is my go to, Wraith, Bomber, SCX10... but there are many times that time and space is limited and I have found that the 1/18 is perfect. 1.9 wheels/tires, tons of customizations, fits in a backpack. Just my .02

[@christianrambissoon1141]

Took my Scx24 Deadbolt (my first ever Rc) on a beach weekend getaway....was easy to pack, space was a premium, and it was fun to run...but I wished I had something bigger/faster/more capable. Am not a fan overall, don't hate my deadbolt but I hardly ever use it. How do you feel about the 1/12 Element stuff?

[@ballard-bt2ts]

Can we please get these songs as downloads or on a streaming service?

[@coreydugre6540]

I have 2 1/24 and like 20 1/10 and 1 1/6 crawler and the mini stays inside the 1/6 I wouldn't take for along walk the 1/10 I usually take 2 out if I go also my back yard course is great for them

[@screp36]

I dont know i have 2x 1/5 scale crawler 😂

[@joshfowler197]

Because of your level of expertise with rc electronics, I would love to see you get an Injora MB100-80 brushed esc with one of your brushed motors in the trx4m.

[@NCMATT]

To the hospital at North Carolina Duke gardens. Great 👍

[@Crawlingrc3903]

Well unfortunately everytime i took the lil truck with me i end up not using it 😢😂 i like them i guess but 10th scale is more fun i think the 24th is fun inside or in the backyard

[@ThisGuyST_RC]

November i flew to SC to help my mom move home to Washington. I ended up bringing my TRX4m Jeep on the trip. it was a little weird going through security but it worked awesome. When we would hit the rest stops I could just pop out and start messing around. Technically my TRX4m has 4259 miles on it XD.

[@scottoblander9419]

I've tried the small scale, just don't get it. too small to work on easily, not enough performance.

[@creekcreeperrc7972]

They don't act the same on the rocks they just bounce around and constantly flip over... Garbage

[@jimbo4203]

I take my trx4m and scx24 in my backpack on the ebike

[@HolmesHobbies]

nice combo!

[@thatprcrawlerguy187]

I keep my katana in my truck. That way I can use it anywhere I stop when I have a break. It comes in handy all the time

[@Br0rB]

I refer to anything 24th scale and larger as Mini. I have some 32nd scale Orlandoo Hunter ones, and they are what I would classify as micro, cause they are really small. Then there's the DasMikro Das87 kits, which are 1:87, I guess those would be like nano. 😅

[@boduke9428]

I'm part of the problem now. I've complained about all the small vehicles being constantly released. They easily outnumber large scale releases 500 to 1 or more. It's like nobody cares about large scale anymore. Then Arrma made a Mojave Grom and i ordered within 30 seconds....

[@DadsRCGaragePNW]

Micro would be anything smaller than the 1/24th. Mini is used by Traxxas with the M to separate their trucks. The 24 by axial is kind of the the standard. Even FMS adopted the M with their new ones. Bet they are closer to 1/24 now. But it’s up to the end user really. Technically you can call a 1/10 a mini.

[@creekcreeperrc7972]

Not just considered but it's most certainly mini. 10 times smaller than the real deal

[@boduke9428]

Do you have a brushless combo that'll work in the new Arrma Grom? If so you can dominate the market. There's only 1 that I've found and it's a Castle Cremation and i really don't want another rig burned down by them.... please and thanks in advance!

[@rcgoodtimes6657]

1/18 is the perfect scale for conceal carry 😂

[@kendotek9414]

My EDC is a 1/24!😂

[@markcole6475]

I’ve had a few “small” crawlers and they’re not my thing….parts are so tiny they’re actually hard to work with…takes a lot to get them to perform better than stock…..I definitely prefer 1/10 or 1/6 scale rigs…. I get the appeal for indoor winter fun but not my thing.

[@tankinfrankrc1087]

Haven't gone the mini route yet. I don't fly but everywhere I travel I take multiple rigs just in case. Hell yeah I'd buy the album!

[@SUMrandomDUD3]

I enjoy taking my 10 scale when we have room I have had luck finding trails or making obstacles at the beach. I have only taken the micros to axialfest as they set up a nice course in the quarry at badlands. I definitely see the micro as more of an indoor crawler but the potential is there I just don't have the imagination to find the small lines like I do 1/10 size

[@HolmesHobbies]

Thanks for sharing!

[@zsaxeshed5743]

I take my trx4 sport almost everwhere..rocks next to the grocery store, im ready

[@dmetzger24]

I brought 2 trx4s to Florida and loved it iv got lights on them to and went out at night and confused the life guards on what it was lol

[@RadRaf]

I have a family of crawlers. I stick with the 1/24. I can fit 4 in a Harbor Freight 3800 case. The V2 can be controlled by a breakaway FMS controller which helps with space as well. We are fully invested in 1/24 and although I understand 1/18 is a good medium platform, I'm trying to avoid investing in another scale for parts but I figure the market is accepting the 1/18 and eventually I will give in too. Scale between 1/24 and 1/18 I sometimes a line blurred anyways. Anyways, I'm happy to hear you are warming up to the idea of it not being the size of the rig but the low speed crawl that woman dig

[@zanderflander7880]

Scx24 are the best!

[@brandonseals6732]

Nano

[@Rex_Stuph]

But are they any good? Really? I am genuinely asking. I always assumed they would be too light and narrow and extremely twitchy to be any good on anything but the flat. I've had little joy with 1/18 - 1/28 rc stuff in other categories in the past so I've been wilfully ignorant towards these.

[@JUSTHAVEFUNRC]

I mean capability is scaled down vs a 1/10. But just like a 1/10 can do crazy things a 1:1 can’t, a mini/micro built can do some pretty funny stuff. There’s tons of videos on KZbin including my channel (shameless self plug) that revolve around minis and building them.

[@joss67uk]

I like them just as much as my SCX10s, they are of course different to driving 1:10s and the terrain has to be different to but thats a good thing, theres nothing in my back garden that would come close to challenging a 1:10 without building a course but perfect for a 1:24, parts/upgrades are cheap as well

[@mikecollins8241]

They are surprisingly capable, in the right environment.. indoors, garden etc 😊

[@lutach]

It would be nice to see a really micro ESC using those MOSFETs I got made in those little crawlers. I'm starting to think people aren't ready for alien technology yet, but maybe in 10yrs like most of the things I think of. I honestly wish RC Monster's forum was still up, a lot of innovative stuff happened there.

[@pocketfuloducks1062]

A comment for reasons.

[@HolmesHobbies]

awe yeah!!

[@ankushkumar6809]

Again 1st like and comment from me ❤

[@RCScaleAdventures-24]

Trip to Scotland with very little packing space. Took the FCX18 LC80 and it was great fun even on this small area of rocks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn_ckJV-rauip7s. I have more footage coming of some trail running by a lake and waterfalls. Smaller was best as a big rig would have had little challenge or space.

[@ferdis7]

No interest in going smaller myself, just wish those SCX6 weren't so expensive xD

[@Djkommode]

You can get a Redcat for 1/3 the price same scale

[@ferdis7]

@@Djkommode Redcat doesn't make a 1/6th scale? lol SCX6 is 1:6, not 1:10

[@Djkommode]

@@ferdis7 you’re right the Redcat marksman is 1/8th scale

[@Djkommode]

@@ferdis7 not 1/10th

[@kennethmeyers5008]

Why your nails painted. Just a observation 😀

[@archerash6695]

1/18 is trash.. so much spent on this FMS landcruiser and in 5mins. Broken again.. they are usuless outside. Useless. Never again. Pain in the ass to work on. Very unreliable

[@FredrikOlesen]

I have not gotten a Micro crawlere, i Only have 1/10 crawleres and Rock Racers… Never gonna buy a Micro, I’am with 1/10 Forever😃👌🏾 Ps: Which Of Your Brusless Motors Can run On 6S in My 2.speed NT4..????

[@creekcreeperrc7972]

1/10scale and up gang!

[@dezfan]

Just not feeling the micro rigs. To small and hard to work on.

[@creekcreeperrc7972]

Absolutely perfect for little toddlers you don't want to mess with your nice stuff. 1/10 is already a miniature... Why delve into baby toys. Talk about embarrassing in public

[@farmoboy83]

They are all toys and mini regardless of being 1/8 or 1/32. Its an hobby and many may consider it childish which i take as a compliment since my inner child never got away lol

[@RC-Homesteaders]

Not if you build it really awesome and different 😮 I have almost all scale sizes and they all have a place for fun in many beautiful locations it's all on your perspective of creativity and fun 😊 also throw pride aside and go have some dang cheap fun they are easy to pack around and still fun in their own unique way 👍

[@jrfishes]

Not a fan of small scale.

[@creekcreeperrc7972]

Toddler toys 🧸