Axial SCX10 iii Gladiator - Buying my Dream RC - Road Trip, First Impressions, Crawling & More!!

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In this video I finally take the plunge and buy my dream RC: the Axial SCX10 iii Gladiator! I found a good deal on a gently used SCX10iii and decided to go for it. Join me as I take a road trip to pick it up and hit the trails! This is a great rig and I am excited to get my hands on it. Thank you to everyone who has supported the channel and made this possible!
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@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Timestamps First look at the gladiator: 3:38 First run: 4:43 Rock Crawling: 8:03 Final thoughts: 12:48

@kennethrobinson9008 Жыл бұрын

SCX10 III Glad is a beast! I love this platform, period.

@LoganBurdzel Жыл бұрын

Big thing to remember is to clean her up after wet and Sandy runs and it’ll last forever can’t wait I miss my 1/10th scale I had

@robinsonreptiles Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along! I've kept mine stock for long enough, with the exception of huge mudslingers & some brass. I'm about to drop in a HW 1080 I've had for awhile, along with a Holmes 10T crawlmaster, or 21T trailmaster, can't decide on which. Either way, it's an absolute beast that can go ANYWHERE! Enjoy yours man, can't wait to see what you do with it.

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The capability of this thing even in stock form is wild. I can't imagine what it could do with some performance upgrades.

@SnarkyRC Жыл бұрын

I swapped my 1080 for a IDST ESC70. Such a better brushed ESC. It has more settings and they're adjusted with Bluetooth through your phone so no need for an old program card.

@DEENRC Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing when you said it...father and son having fun crawling..that's exactly what it's all about..Nice rig dude..roll on the summer 👊

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Oh man, the summer is going to be a BLAST

@rcmakingtracks18 Жыл бұрын

Great video Adam, great to see and hear the excitement in your voice. Great to see you with your son. Dad dad, mine can do it easy... great you love jeep, I run an old school KJ every day and I love it. Great to see you pick up a 10th scale Axial. Now your rc world gets even more fun and even more money. I love my home converted verted 4ws Capra. It's def one of my favourite. It is an epic rock crawling beast. It's cost about £1,100 so far, but worth every penny. It's all just, great, great, great. Congrats. John

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I feel like I've entered a whole new world. The price of upgrades is a bit staggering, but the capabilities of these bigger trucks is wicked!

@kdecesari Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Adam. You have inspired my journey with the SCX24 platform this past year. I went ahead and picked up an scx10iii kit looking for the experience of a larger rig. I look forward to videos with you dialing in the dig and two speed functions. I have been struggling with them.

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I hope to tackle the dig function very soon. Just havent had time to dig (pun not intended) into it yet. I dont think I am going to bother with the two speed. The gains in wheel speed don't really look significant enough to bother with it.

@davidyeats6609 Жыл бұрын

Good articulation. And thank you for the detailed and honest content. Your my go to for RC everything. Thanks Adam, I mean that sincerely 👊😎💪

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that!

@CommanderAstigRC Жыл бұрын

Awesome pickup up Adam. Looks EPIC Bro. I can't wait to get my hands on one. About time you got one. It's no brainer since you got the 1:1 and 1.24. this pretty much completes the Gladiator collection. Now it's time to get the rock climber goat 1/10 Capra.

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Yesss I am eyeballing the 1.9 4WS capra bad..

@davidyeats6609 Жыл бұрын

It’s awesome that you and Axle get to have some time together. He sounds like you with his delivery describing the rig 😂😎💪👊

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

He'll be taking over the channel before I know it LOL

@LARANUD Жыл бұрын

Yes, a road trip. Yes, yes yes.

@chubn1 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎉 awesome rig to have in the arsenal.

@TS-ex4ql 3 ай бұрын

I enjoys driving RCs with my sons too! Quality time and a good excuse to get into nature. Crawlers last forever on 3S. My one son has the TRX4 Bronco. I am looking to get a 1/10 crawler, this Gladiator is right up there on my list. Thanks for the video.

@MauzyrockRC Жыл бұрын

Hey awesome departure! The SCX10/3 is such a great platform. 👍👍👍

@felixmartinez5331 Жыл бұрын

I been watch all our videos. I'm planning to buy one of those crawlers. Thank you for your support.

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Trevinator1990 21 күн бұрын

i managed to find a new in box never opened gladiator for about $485. couldnt be happier with it! it does have a lot of noise from the mesh setup out of the box, but its a beast on the rocks.

@ryand4786 Жыл бұрын

Congrats ! Cool rig for sure , lots of good deals out there if you watch closely. People in the hobby generally snap them up fast, always nice when you find one that was taken care of 👍

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

I lost out on one a week or so back and was kicking myself. I jumped all over this one and I'm glad I did!

@VS666 Жыл бұрын

have fun falling down the 10 scale rabbit hole, it's like the 24 one, but much deeper and more expensive 😅 i went with a trx4 defender blk/blk because of the 2spd and the stock tires are some of the best in the industry (as tested by RC TNT). i have an old scx10 ii though and it's been nothing but reliable, very simple but still capable. i put a fusion pro 2300kv in my trx4 a few weeks ago, complete game changer! i love being able to take this thing off little jumps but still crawl super super slow

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

I've experienced severe sticker shock already with the 1/10, but I am in awe of the capabilities! It's going to be a fun and expensive summer!

@keithbutler6361 Жыл бұрын

Your going to love 1/10 scale , you have lots of room in them for all the upgrades you can imagine, sound systems , winches lighting and anything else you want , get yourself a Trx-6 there’s room for your little boy to get inside , well not quite lol , one of my favourites is my 1/8 scale Traction hobby brabus G550 , a fantastic truck now that’s a toy that has all the toys , and there is a very well priced 6x6 conversion kit for it including the 6x6 body shell so no chop shop skills required , I hope you and your ‘ little guy crawling ‘ enjoy the truck if he gets a turn , stay safe mate 🇬🇧

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

The 1/10 customization options are insane! My son wants a TRX6 hauler in the worst way. I keep scoping out the internet for a good deal on a used one!

@andrewrichey7374 Жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy this is what this all about, being out with the family. This is the beauty of this awesome hobby I love it.

@braxton_mtb4140 Жыл бұрын

We need more of the little guy he makes me smile

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

I'll get him out with me more that it's getting warm out!

@KeysRun Жыл бұрын

I love trailing with my boy. He’s 4 and handles our RCs well. Redcat Gen8 V2 here.

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

It's the best thing in the world!

@greggrube2948 Жыл бұрын

Awesome crawl Adam , it looks like the tires might be a little hard . Making memories with your son is what it's all about bro . Can't wait to see which way you go with this one.

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Definitely needs some softer tires, and you're right about the memories. These are the best times!

@andrewrichey7374 Жыл бұрын

Awesome fine, yeah you’re gonna love the 10th scale.

@oldschooldude3500 Жыл бұрын

This is such a fun hobby to share with your kid. Thats how I feel with my boy. I've got a stick gladiator sitting around I have done anything to yet. I've got some parts ready to go on it but haven't had enough time to do anything to it lol.

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Completely agree

@farmboyrc Жыл бұрын

congrats! can't wait to see where this takes you! your making me want a scx10!

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@trejodaniel Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your new acquisition! Really liked the video and new format.

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you!

@Vanquishfanboy Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the 1:10 world! I highly recommend the vfd transmission swap

@claytonjessup6163 Жыл бұрын

So stoked for you !! Can’t wait to see how this build goes. My DREAM is the SCX10 III Early Ford Bronco to go with my classic Bronco that I have! So stoked for you Adam !

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I dig that retro bronco. Very cool rig.

@claytonjessup6163 Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers I happen to have a 1969 ford bronco on my side yard that I am planing to fix up , so it would be the perfect scale rig for me !

@RCCrawlerz209 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see you're get upgraded! 🔥🔥🔥

@dantrivett8435 Жыл бұрын

Nice, can't wait to see where you go from here

@arkansasrcnewbie Жыл бұрын

Nice roadtrip man, that feeling to buy a certain something is wonderful. Looking forward to the BUILD! SUPER EXCITED

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@STP_RIDGELINE Жыл бұрын

Freakin awesome mi big bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯 You can get a program card and still adjust the parameters on the esc!! I luv my Gladiator 👍🏻👊🏻🔥💯

@tsenif Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new Gladiator. It looks wicked.

@ericfaley9019 Жыл бұрын

I’m on my 2nd Scx10-3 Gladiator. Don’t waste your time with the 2speed transmission. On both of mine I put thicker shock oil in the rear shocks. 40w. Too much twist/squat in the rear. I found the stock tires are ok. I put Hyrax tires on both of mine and added some stick on wheel weights inside the front rims. That and the shock oil made a huge difference. On my first one I did the straight axle conversion and ditched the portal axles. I didn’t notice that much of a difference in wheeling. I did change my motor in the first one from the can to a 35 turn rebuildable one from RC4WD. I found it was smoother running. I’ll do the motor swap soon on my 2nd one.

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

This is great info. I figured I would program the dig but not sweat the two-speed. I've heard it isn't much of a difference. Good to know about the straight axles! I was looking at that down the line as well.

@SnarkyRC Жыл бұрын

Yeah skip the 2 speed. If you want more wheel speed, just install a sensored brushless system.

@LARANUD Жыл бұрын

You are so lucky, that’s a really good deal

@rcboys619 Жыл бұрын

hell yeah man i been following you since the beginning great to see you going bigger

@stephenr6427 Жыл бұрын

I'm happy for you I have the 110 gladiator and scx24 love them to bit so great and capable out the box

@Stupidthingsrc Жыл бұрын

Dude you struck gold that’s an awesome deal Drift car and a scx10🤯🤯🤯

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

I'm super happy with it!

@LittleGrey Жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to seeing you mod it!

@acrccrawlers9548 Жыл бұрын

That’s was an awesome deal brother. Enjoy it, cant wait to see what you’ll do to it.

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

I thought so! You wont even recognize it next time :)

@acrccrawlers9548 Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers looking forward to it

@1Leggedgamer Жыл бұрын

yo nice deal and nice jeep love them wheels!!!!! please make this thing a flex king I love what you have done to the 1/24th would love to see it on a larger scale

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I'll see what I can get out of it for flex!

@1Leggedgamer Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers I would also like to ask you about the 1/24th did you have to get longer axles and if so where did you find yours i got 58 mm shock and a high clearance link kit but I have not been able to find someone that sells longer axles I am sure I am just not looking in the places thanks for an advise and recommendation. ( I did try and use the spare rear one that came with it but I messed it up.)

@dellystinky Жыл бұрын

It finally happened can't wait to see what u do with this thing. hopefully we see some drift car stuff🤘

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Axel is totally hooked on the drift car! I think we'll be exploring that more for him soon.

@davidtwa6265 Жыл бұрын

Finally 10th scale stuff I've been trying to replicate your style as best as I can but it's diffrent

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

I'm going to be learning all over again!

@gatorrcgames Жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting a good 10th scale.

@PcItalian Жыл бұрын

Aww common, I just got the SCX24s now I gotta get a 10th scale because of you!

@OneLoveRC Жыл бұрын

Awesome video you're making me homesick driving through Wareham I can really go for a lobster roll and some clam strips right now hoping to get some videos and some pictures up on KZfaq you'll be able to see what you've inspired me to build that's always have an awesome day

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Love those little lobster shacks in Wareham. Great spot!

@jimkrug2586 Жыл бұрын

Nice!! Congrats on your sweet new Gladiator. I look forward to seeing where you go with this, on and off the bench. My tricked out red Gladiator is by far my favourite truck!!

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I can't wait to dig into it.

@MMRCx Жыл бұрын

Looks awesome, and I cant wait to see how you mod it, it’s all about that flexxxx 🤟🏻 congrats and enjoy!

@doptimusg Жыл бұрын

I love it! I really enjoy all your videos.

@will_i_am1179 Жыл бұрын

Love my scx10 basecamp. Great b roll!

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

I actually put an offer out on a basecamp prior to this but never heard back from the guy. I like that truck a lot!

@rcgeordiecrawler2710 Жыл бұрын

Pretty upset Adam that you got an Axial instead of a Traxxas TRX4 😢😢. Only kidding Bud 😉. I’m over the moon you decided to step it up in size, just means the channel is going to be the number 1 go to channel for 1/10 aswell as 1/24 on KZfaq. I’ve been toying with the idea of getting one of these since they came out 🤔 and now my mind is made up after this video. Seeing you being as pumped as you are told me i need to get one 🤜🏻🤛🏻🤙🏻. Managed to get myself a really decent job drive Trucks for a living after being without one since before Christmas 😁👍🏻. A couple of pay packets in and a red Gladiator will be mine and i’m really looking forward to it. Awesome video as always and was nice to see you and Axel (hope i spelt his name right 😬) out on the trail together. 👍🏻❤️🤙🏻

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Haha if Traxxas made a Gladiator I would have been all about it! In all honesty, I really went back and forth between this and the TRX4M K10 high trail! Maybe later this summer I can get a TRX4 to compare. But I am in love with the gladiator and am very happy to have gotten my hands on it.

@rcgeordiecrawler2710 Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers i love my TRX4 79 Bronco but the Gladiator is a really good looking rig with performance to go with it. Those couple of first pay packets cant come quick enough for me Bud. Yeah the K10 Highline looks amazing 😍.

@CrawlerTrax Жыл бұрын

Dang now we are going to have to get us one of these things! Thanks a lot Adam... 😆

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Haha! I'm a terrible influence

@JeepinMaxx Жыл бұрын

Great find on the SCX10iii Adam! I just built a SCX10ii from a bare chassis - 1st 1/10 scale for me since my T-Maxx over 20 years ago! Like you I started on the SCX24s. BTW if you are ever in CT - RC Madness in Enfield has an awesome 1/10th indoor & outdoor crawler course (and a great 1/24th indoor course too)

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank! I was just scoping out RC Madness yesterday actually (online). I see they're having an event this weekend. The place looks amazing.

@JeepinMaxx Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers Ya - I'm missing it today - I could only run in the extreme class anyway because the tire limit on modified is 54mm and most of mine are 60+mm because I watched too many of your tire reviews 🙂

@benjip3232 Жыл бұрын

I have a vaterra v100 with the Chevy C10 body on it. I believe horizon bought vaterra and losi now makes the cars, if you decide to do anything with it you might be able to steal parts from the losi truck if need be

@wekitralph Жыл бұрын

congrats on joining the 1/10 scale!

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@NIK666999 Жыл бұрын

Gladiator 💥💥💥

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Yessss

@taistotrannum120 Ай бұрын

That thing is awesome but if you had softer squishier tires you have tons more grip. But I'm pretty sure you already know that.

@tkoutdoors17 Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff man!

@Haydens_World Жыл бұрын

nice! i had a 1/10 gladiator, i loved it so much & regret selling it!

@VerySpecificlyUnspecific Жыл бұрын

6:25 Lil man is using the "when in doubt gas it out" strategy, works most times, lol

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

That's his go-to method LOL

@gaugemalchow9662 Жыл бұрын

Super cool love you man great video

@elarchmedina6989 Жыл бұрын

FELICIDADES!! BUEN DEAL Y CON VALTERRA MEJOR, SALUDIS DESDE MONTERREY MEXICO.

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@andrewholzschuster427 Жыл бұрын

Will we ever see the 1:10 and 1:1 scale rigs/trucks turned into flex machines like the 1:24, no mater what I love what your doing!!

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

I am definitely going to add long shocks to the 1/10 to see what I can get out of it. How extreme I go, we'll see. The 1:1 is going to have to wait a while. I would love to do a ~4" long arm lift and 40's on that rig but lift laws and tire sizes here in MA are strict.

@andrewholzschuster427 Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers Sounds great but you can only do what your aloud to

@patrickgaylican4880 Жыл бұрын

No!! Please dont go away from the SCX24 world. Enjoy the rig man!

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

I'll never abandon the SCX24's. Love the small scale stuff too much!

@KBRC81 Жыл бұрын

Rango a wild one!!

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Totally is! Axel thrashes that thing so hard LOL

@tomunexplained7743 Жыл бұрын

OH man that is too cool!!! My son and I take the scx24 down trails a lot. How is the speed on the tenth scale? It would be nice to have something just a bit faster for a more comfortable walking pace. Can't wait to see what you do to this beast!👍

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

It's slightly faster than a brisk walk I would say. It has the two speed transmission option as well, so there's potential for more speed, but it's plenty quick for trail driving as is.

@mish146 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to complete my 1/10 scale chassis so i do do more stuff like that

@boiledtea479 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!¡! Finally a 1/10

@jamesscanachi446 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your new RC! I noticed that the tires don’t seem to flex much, especially with such a heavy rig. Any concerns with how stiff they appear to be?

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, they are very stiff. I’m working on a solution now. I swapped out the tires and am experimenting with foam sizes and dual stage setups. I think a softer tire will help a lot

@E.T-the-alien Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the scx6 Clearly a business expense

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

And a big one at that!

@rc801project Жыл бұрын

Great video

@JayJacksRC Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome man Axle is getting super talented with that rig going to have to find some crawler comps around your area and get him started in the comps a lot of the smaller comps give 24th scale rigs for winners which helps a lot and is a nice little reward for practicing I think he would be awesome at it man

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

He's getting better and better and it's so awesome to watch. He's very good with the drift car too! Our LHS does crawler comps and I'm looking forward to getting the bigger rigs in there. It's going to be a fun summer!

@jasons8573 Жыл бұрын

Scx10 iii was my first 1/10 scale. After the scx24 I wanted a little more so I splurged and bought the scx10 iii kit

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

I really like the idea of a kit build. The new pro kit looks pretty awesome!

@jasons8573 Жыл бұрын

I like building the trucks but after the work I don't care to tarnish them..hobby stores always have rtrs coming out their ears but not much in kits I did a 4hr road trip to get my latest kit, Cross Rc BC8 Mammoth...in paint process now

@mustangguy3706 Жыл бұрын

Fun vid as always, looking forward to what you have planned for this rig. I just upgraded to a 1/10 and I'm already looking at another, it's a sickness 😂

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

The addiction is real! And real dangerous in this scale and price range!

@crawlerballer Жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

I'm so pumped. Thanks for watching!

@crawlerballer Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers dude your channel has become one of my favs 🤍

@boiledtea479 Жыл бұрын

I wish i lived in a place similar to you. US, lots of forests, all these cool spots. Insted im living in germany, i have problems getting most parts/cars and i dont really have any good rocky terrain anywhere near me. Also im 14 so i cant really travel that much with my scx24

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Gotta get your drivers license so you can get out there and explore!

@boiledtea479 Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers yeah. Im already donig my best to have a small crawler course inside and outside and i visit the forest some tims

@theonly1film 9 ай бұрын

love your channel you got my sub

@jordangusman1992 Жыл бұрын

NOOOOO now I have to scale up too!!!

@jasons8573 Жыл бұрын

Then a Capra..Trx4...Vanquish vs410 phoenix...yeah I fell into the rabbit hole

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Where's the Joe Exotic meme? I am never going to financially recover from this... LOL

@SubZ3ro907 Жыл бұрын

Nice! I followed your build on the scx24. Did you know that they offer inner fenders for the scx24 gladiator? They even come with rock lights. I got a set for my 24. Can't wait to see what u do with this 10.3. Today, i actually just traded my xmaxx for this same 10.3 and a deadbolt. That's how I found your video on this, by looking at 10.3 videos lol.

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Yes they do! Check out Club5. They have inner fenders and a bunch of scale parts for the scx24 gladiator.

@SubZ3ro907 Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers yup that's where I got mine from!

@andrewryan4368 Жыл бұрын

I only just got an scx24, mainly from watching your videos, I don't know if my bank account can handle scx10 content too.

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

I'll be sure to ease into it! Mine can't handle it either lol

@yivw Жыл бұрын

Now you have to buy a Traxxas TRX4 and compare the 2!!!

@themidwestconnect Жыл бұрын

💪💯

@suzannegreaves2395 Жыл бұрын

Do a head to head with a trx4

@joshuacollins9855 6 ай бұрын

Hey not being werid here but im about an hour out fiom bedford va were abouts do you go crawling i need rv freinds fr

@andrewrichey7374 Жыл бұрын

The rains going to ruin the box

@TheDanFromOz Жыл бұрын

mmm, big stuff nice..... I really didn't need to see this... between 1/24 crawl and 1/10 drift, and retro rere offroad, I don't need more... maybe just one tho right...?

@CapeCrawlers Жыл бұрын

Just one wont hurt!