e391 FMS Blazer: Part 2, Custom Bumpers, Wheels, Detailing and Oil Filled Shocks!

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@unloveableandre 3 ай бұрын

I learned a lot with your single vídeo here, like, the metal washer, the shock tool, and how to properly paint the grill, lenses... Your pace and content is so great

@AMPROEngineering 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I noticed there was not a lot if info on the shock bit and the detail mods were super easy.

@unloveableandre 3 ай бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering maybe add a little bit about how you are painting them, because it looks great. Then link the paint, and materials used as well

@gogotrololo Жыл бұрын

I have the Doug version, and I can confirm that this platform out performed my expectations. I have very very expensive and modified 1:10 crawlers that simply can't measure up the the performance of this thing (at scale, of course) and I hope it keeps getting all the aftermarket support I think it deserves. As a Tamiya fan as well, I like the goofy scale discrepancies. It makes the small scale easier to digest in my eyes, makes these things kind of .... Cute? I love it

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

This is a good way to look at it. The goofy looks not only make it more palatable to a lot of people but also make it more useful. If it had the correct size tires, it wouldn't be able to do anything.

@unloveableandre 4 ай бұрын

6:00 What a great job you did here! Wow!

@AMPROEngineering 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Easy right?

@unloveableandre 4 ай бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering how did you do? Your finger is saying you may have used a small brush? LIst those things, like brush, paint used, so we can buy them.

@thqp Жыл бұрын

The front end looks so much better now. And I have to agree that those wheel arches are ridiculous. Been curious of getting a 1/24 scale crawler, so far only had the 1/16 WPL's

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

Yeah I dont like those but to me, they are worth the details of the body, the performance and the quality.

@zamoragera13 Жыл бұрын

This is pretty cool. I would remove the bed part. And make a flat bed.

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

That would be cool!

@scrpnby4207 5 ай бұрын

Nice work. Some of these trucks did have a silver ridge around the signal lenses.

@AMPROEngineering 5 ай бұрын

Yeah the "argent" from the 70's was common.

@3dman875 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your video I learned a lot of things that I can do to my rc trucks

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@unloveableandre 4 ай бұрын

4:57 OMG! I have been looking for these everywhere, nobody had a clue about the washers. I tried them everywhere and the only logical is exactly there. Glad somebody agreed with me. People sayin they must be shims for the diffs? Dude, they are inside the same bag as the o-rings! So, must be for the shocks!!!

@unloveableandre 4 ай бұрын

I sent an email to FMS support and they confirmed we were both right. That's where the washers should go. "Hi friend, We confirmed with the technician that it can be used, and its function is to tighten it to prevent oil leakage."

@AMPROEngineering 4 ай бұрын

lol! Yeah it was weird that nothing was really mentioned about them. Makes a big difference.

@d_n_r_rc_racing2449 Жыл бұрын

I'm one of the few that likes the body being a bit exaggerated. I've had mine since May 12th and have been absolutely enjoying it. Some shock oil and better tires does wonders,add some brass and overdrive portal gears and it's VERY capable. None the less I put my order in for the bumpers and roof rack lights. Awesome stuff!

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

More weight and better tires for sure. I think the big wheel arches are the main reason it is so usable. I mean if it was this size with the correct arches and scale size tires? Come on, it would be totally useless.

@andrewrichey7374 11 ай бұрын

Also have three of the FCX 24 power wagon’s The FCX 24s become my favorite

@AMPROEngineering 11 ай бұрын

They are an outstanding platform!

@unloveableandre 4 ай бұрын

6:25 it's on point with the real deal truck TBH

@AMPROEngineering 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. I feel like I should have done the bezel in argent though.

@unloveableandre 4 ай бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering what bezel?

@devdrc 5 ай бұрын

She's a beauty!

@AMPROEngineering 5 ай бұрын

Came out good!

@bryanwhat2268 Жыл бұрын

Thats Awesome love them bumpers and I like KC

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

I love my tube bumpers!

@IowaBudgetRCBashers Жыл бұрын

That thing looks great

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@andrewrichey7374 Жыл бұрын

Looks awesome Yep we’re here watching

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

Its super cool!

@andrewrichey7374 10 ай бұрын

FCX 24s become my favorite, I still drive my SCX 24s not as much is my K5 I just love driving it looks so good doing it Yep catch you on the next one until then peace and chicken grease 😁👍👍😎

@AMPROEngineering 10 ай бұрын

It really is a rock solid platform and the body is icing on the cake

@johnnyhotshoe1292 11 ай бұрын

I just got the treal brass upper and lower links, steering links, and portal covers. All amazing quality. Parts are starting to trickle out. Im enjoying working with the slightly larger hardware! I used adjustable metal links from fms before and was able to adjust link ends to push the wheels out from center. It didn't take much to get it looking less goofy. Awesome content! New sub here

@AMPROEngineering 11 ай бұрын

I had seen that. I still think that compared to the SCX24 out of the box, this beats it.

@rcsnapon2132 11 ай бұрын

The blazer looking really good Kc lights make it have that look

@AMPROEngineering 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I was happy with the lights

@MysticRiverRC Жыл бұрын

Love your mods...so, hey Mr. 3D Printer man, how about some fender flares to tuck those tires away?

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

Oh man, we will see! That is a good idea

@westgateslave Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love mine. Just wish more compatible upgrade parts were available for the FMS brand.

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

I think we will se a lot soon!

@DoRC 9 ай бұрын

Grease is excellent for holding little o-rings and whatnot in. A little tub of shock o ring grease will basically last you a lifetime.

@AMPROEngineering 9 ай бұрын

Oh that will do it too.

@seancook4317 11 ай бұрын

yeah they use this chassis on a number of different trucks, on all of them there is wheel base differentials but it's probably just because it's cheaper to move the different body designs around the chassis, rather than re designing a new chassis for each body to keep it more "scale" looking, i think they did the best they could with the wheelbase they have. i love this truck so much, i'm going to get annother one and then turn it into a max smasher monster truck

@AMPROEngineering 10 ай бұрын

I agree, this is an inexpensive way to make one chassis fit a lot of tastes.

@andrewrichey7374 11 ай бұрын

Right on love my K5’s got to get out today a little bit, love driving them I did get a lot of compliments today. Should have my silver one any day, appreciate the video love would you share with us . I’ll be watching for the next one until then peace and chicken grease 😁👍👍😎

@AMPROEngineering 11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! I think these are by far the best bang for the buck!

@rc-dom-uk Ай бұрын

i think the scx24 power wagon is worth a look mate . i have had a few mini crawlers and it’s probably my best performer and it has some lovely scale details like shovels and roll bar in the box .even has two drivers . i’d love to see what you could do with it , details wise . i love this k5 and have just done the oil shocks but in the friction shock state the axial had it beat performance wise . but let’s see how the oil shocks work 😊👍 in terms of looks this is a beautiful rig though snd cracking fun just to drive 👍

@AMPROEngineering Ай бұрын

Yeah i cover that in episode 363. I am tearing it apart to use the chassis on another build. I do like it.

@RideRightRc 10 ай бұрын

Great video, I have 3 scx24s, 2 trx4ms, 2 smashers an 2 k5s an let me tell you this thing is amazing. I thought traxxas would have done this first who im not a big fan of. I'm glad fms did it...

@AMPROEngineering 10 ай бұрын

Same here. I am also not a big fan of.

@toddanderson1506 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I love the bumpers. Do you think the bumpers would fit the fms hilux?.....or maybe with a little work?

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

I think they would not be worth trying to fit on there. I may make a variation for the Hilux too.

@toddanderson1506 Жыл бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering That would be most appreciated! 👍

@andrewrichey7374 10 ай бұрын

Yeah only thing needs is the oil in the shocks but I can’t leave nothing alone got to make it my own

@AMPROEngineering 10 ай бұрын

yeah It would have been nice if the shocks were pre-oiled. I know what you mean on making it your own!

@PhoenixRCCrawler Жыл бұрын

The thing that throws me is the wind shield. It's just a bit tall and it just makes my brain go....wait a minute..... It's Micro Machines Scale looks.

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

That is very true, it does totally look like a micro machine!

@DTW-bx2vy 8 ай бұрын

The 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer that the FCX24 body is modeled after is correct & the windshield actually looked like that on the full size K5 Blazer.

@markusludwig6023 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Where can I find the print download for the bumpers? Is there a link?

@AMPROEngineering 9 ай бұрын

In the description, it is the one under "MyMiniFactory"

@paulmcnamara2908 Жыл бұрын

Cool little truck but can't get past that wheels in the middle thing that it's ot going on! Would have to rework the chassis and body and by that point not sure its worth that amount of work! But awesome review buddy! 😁👌

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

I am sure many will. The issue with having this with the correct proportions would mean it wouldn't be nearly as functional but i agree, it is still a problem for me.

@andrewrichey7374 10 ай бұрын

Yes my favorite feature to speed transmission, granny gears and we’re out of here gears 😁👍👍 I got my silver one now it is sweet. So you’re back bumper has trailer hitch how about the receiver I need the receiver

@AMPROEngineering 10 ай бұрын

Nice! Yes it does but i never made a receiver. Ill have to make a little bar to attach a ball stud to.

@kevincasey6876 Жыл бұрын

Will you be having the parts for the FMS Toyota Hilux on Shapeways any time soon ?

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

Ill add the parts tonight. I have some bits there but the front bull bar and rear bumper arent.

@kevincasey6876 Жыл бұрын

All I saw was the roll bar .

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

@@kevincasey6876 Try again. I make them visible when i replied to you. I just got confirmation from SW that they are validated. I can see them on my side.

@Nickwillfixit Жыл бұрын

Damn hasn't you daughter shot up. I love the additions and mods subtle and not so subtle mods the oil makes a good upgrade, my favourite was the TRAXXAS UDR, not so much the light buckets and lights in the fans love the fans but the interior dash was another level would love to do the same to mine but not got the time to do the same also would like to have similar for my LOSI SBR clone.

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, way too big now! Thanks! I love that build to this day. It was a lot of fun and I still love playing with that thing!

@byronmeyer7902 Күн бұрын

Visor@ and bug screens

@fhwolthuis Жыл бұрын

Is the Trasher just as fast as this one?

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

Wait...you mean smasher? I think its a tad faster since the tires are bigger.

@fhwolthuis Жыл бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering Hahaha yeah I meant that 😂

@brianbiro9094 7 ай бұрын

My shock body's don't have the caps.....wtf? Can't put oil in them 🙁😠😡

@AMPROEngineering 7 ай бұрын

The caps are missing? Are they not attached to the chassis then or are you referring to the ones on the bottom of the body to hold in the o-rings Either way, if you are missing anything I showed, reach out to FMS and they will send the parts.

@ragsixracing Жыл бұрын

Sorry but the scale being so off with the wheelbase is a deal breaker for buying this truck for me. It's a shame because the detail on the body is great

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

It is a hard thing to overlook but tires/arches in the correct size would have made this way less usable.

@unloveableandre 4 ай бұрын

Buying $200+ crap from Fair RC using your affiliate link because... why not? ;-)

@unloveableandre 4 ай бұрын

I just sent an email to them to make sure you get your commission $

@AMPROEngineering 4 ай бұрын

Spending $200 on crap is what this hobby is all about isnt it? At least that's also how i do. Welcome to the FMS Family my friend.

@AMPROEngineering 4 ай бұрын

Well you are far too kind. The link should do it. I have another video coming on this truck too!

@unloveableandre 4 ай бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering I was on $350, then $200, closed on $140

@unloveableandre 4 ай бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering Oh, no, don't give me more ideas! I have a 3D printer but it's not resin, it's FDM... I wish I could find more "crap" to print. I have a LC80 1/18 as well. FMS is so damn good IMHO