How to Mod FCX24 Shocks to Oil for FREE + Wheel Mods! FMS Power Wagon Upgrades

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Жыл бұрын

If you have an FMS FCX24 Power Wagon there are a few free or "no cost" mods you can do to improve performance and in this video I show you how to do them quickly and easily.
The first free mod is to upgrade the stock friction shocks to oil shocks by using the O rings that come provided with the truck. I also show you how to widen the "track" or width of the truck and how to add weight to the wheels.
All you will need is as follows:
1.5mm hex driver or allen key
Small crosshead screwdriver
Adhesive tape
Lead weight or solder
Light weight shock oil
4x M3 nuts
I hope you enjoy the video and find it useful. All the best from Mark...
#fcx24 #fms #powerwagon

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@thecontractor365 Жыл бұрын

Hiya Mark, first off, a big congratulations on hitting the big 10k, it's so well deserved with all the countless hours you put into the channel and couldn't happen to a nicer bloke. Well done mate..🙂. In many ways this video is a great example of your channel's completeness in sharing free and ingenious mods - I especially liked the tip to widen the stance of the truck. Top stuff..👍🏻. Glad to have been a part of your amazing journey dude...🤝✌👍🏻😀.

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton matey! Can't believe I've hit 10k, it seems unreal! But yes, I sure have put the hours in my friend! Glad you liked that stance mod - I was just looking at the axles without the wheels on and the idea just popped into my head! Same here, I'm so glad we are sharing our experiences here on the tube, it's been a pure pleasure, dude, long may it continue! Cheers! 🙏👌🤞👍

@RCBirds Жыл бұрын

Great upgrades and at no costs, that's best. Thanksvfor showing Mark.

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

No problem, Dirk! Yes, I think anything free is a good thing! Cheers my friend! 👍

@DustyFingersRC Жыл бұрын

Nice demo, works a treat 👍🏻

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks Damian! Yeah, the little test I gave it after proved that it was a success! Cheers! 😉👌👍

@barrycheesemore2928 Жыл бұрын

Wow mate, excellent tips and tricks for that little truck. If I end up getting one I'll definitely try them!!

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Cheers Barry! If you ever fancy a micro crawler, I can highly recommend this one, it's more expensive than some but you do get what you pay for. All the best, mate! 😉👌👍

@HaydadRC Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Mark, very informative! 👍😊

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Jeremy! Take care, buddy! 😁👌👍

@tomwright943 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this Mark😎👌this is what I've been looking for 😎👌I'll give this a shot..... I knew that it was something I was doing wrong, this has made things alot clearer. You're a star😎👍

@MarkBryanRC 3 ай бұрын

And thanks to you Tom for watching and leaving a great comment! I'm pleased this was of some use to you, good luck with those shocks! 😎👊👍

@tomwright943 3 ай бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC no worries bud, you have created some really great content over the years. I remember I watched your CR24 to toy range rover body mod video years ago, I got quite carried away with that one😂now me my wife and my son each have one (in different colours of course). I refined the mounts a little, ours run with magnets now. We put those Chinese stamped steel wheels on them, really good video, proper food for thought and kept me busy while onshore😎👌so thank you again for that👍

@MarkBryanRC 3 ай бұрын

@@tomwright943 Hi Tom, that great to know, I didn't think many folks watched that body swap video! Awesome that you have 3 of them! I like the sound of those mods you have made too. Many thanks for taking the time to let me know. All the best! 😎👌👍

@madsrcbuggy Жыл бұрын

That's some nice modifications, Mark, and as always explained really well! I'm looking forward to seeing it out on the rocks, or gravel or mud or whatever you got for it, I'm sure it'll do really fine!

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mads, much appreciated here! It's a smashing little rig, I think you'd be impressed. I'm also looking forward to that test run, waiting for better weather though! It ran sweetly on the little test I gave it in the house. Take care, mate! 👍

@arminrc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Definitely will try that. 👍

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

No problem, hope it works for you, too! 👍

@fpvDRE Жыл бұрын

great little mods marky cheap and easy 👍

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks matey, these lil rigs are great fun too! Cheers!👍

@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC Жыл бұрын

Remember kids- "just say no to friction shocks"!! 🤣 😂 👍 👍 👍 👍

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, now it seems we have got that as our strapline! All the best, dude! 😁👌👍

@RcBasherBoi Жыл бұрын

Wow very neat!

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! 😁👌👍

@michaelkav6345 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I’m about to do mine!!!Much appreciated…

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

...And thank you for watching, Michael! I'm glad it was useful! Cheers! 😎👌👍

@MrTamiya89 Жыл бұрын

Great Video Dude. 😃👍.

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton, dude!!! Much appreciated!👍

@MauzyrockRC Жыл бұрын

Nice one! Great little rigs I hear. Gotta love the tiny fiddly bits of the hobby :) Cheers

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You got that right, dude, I only gave it a quick test and it seems pretty good!! My fat fingers don't like this scale, though! Cheers, dude! :))

@avequesalta Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks.

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for the awesome! 😎👍

@robbrennanrc Жыл бұрын

Great mods mate. Looking forward to getting it out on a climb with you ASAP.

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton, dude! Yeah, when it stops freezing out the it'll be good to get out together for a little crawl! Cheers mate!

@RECKLESSMOTORstudio Жыл бұрын

Nice build brother👍🏼👍🏼 its helpful brother😎🤝🤝👍🏼

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it my friend, thanks very much! 🙏😁👍

@catcancrunch7260 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your upload 👍🙏🐈

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thank you too my friend, take good care out there! 😁🤝👍

@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын

Free mods are the most affordable ones and these all seem to be well worth the little bit of time it takes to do them!! I have done the solder trick on the scx24 and it does help out! the little nuts on the axles was slick move! I wish more truck came is with the ability to dampen the shock action. This one seems very simple and easy to do so I hope others follow suit! Thanks for sharing the cool tips Mark!

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Addam! You know me by now, always favour something free or cheap!!! Good to know the solder worked on your SCX24, bodes well for this rig! Yeah, the addition of the O rings is a great little bonus and obviously very cheap for the manufacturer. Thanks for watching, dude! :)

@RcNickster709 Жыл бұрын

Yeah Mark. Great upgrades my friend and the ones that seem to be the minor issues with this rig. Definitely going to make this thing run better. Thanks for sharing

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick! Yeah, you are spot-on, only a few niggles on this truck. Hope to get it out and tested soon. Take care, brother! 👍

@theoagrc Жыл бұрын

Brilliant mods Mark. Some great advice in there for all crawlers with that weight in the wheels. Let’s see how it runs now! 🙌🏻👍🏻

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch matey! Yeah, a bit of low-slung weight is definitely a bonus on a crawler! The first test should be fun! Cheers, Craig!👍

@davidhiscock1969 Жыл бұрын

Cool little mods Mark 👍 couple of emails sent with updates on Carisma Rangy. Thanks for your kind words

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Dave! Got the mails dude, sweet looking Rangie indeed, and those paints are cool, might give them a go! Cheers! 😁👌👍

@davidhiscock1969 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC thanks Mark. Just ordered a Killerbody D90 Land Rover hard body set. Complete shell, grilles etc plus full interior. 55 quid which I thought was cheap. Slightly shorter wheelbase but easy enough to fit carisma chassis

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

@@davidhiscock1969 Don't tell me about things like that, Dave, you'll make me get my wallet out again!! Sounds marvelous, mate! :)

@davidhiscock1969 Жыл бұрын

Mark, just got the alloy steering arm upgrade in. Highly recommended for 20 quid . Obviously no flex like the stock plastic one

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

@@davidhiscock1969 Thanks for the advice mate! I'll have a look around! :)

@PeteWylieRC Жыл бұрын

Hi Matey. Ooh yes very nice to get some free or nearly free upgrades for your little truck. We need to have a discussion about shocks and oil and air because what I think is going on is different to what you are saying. Maybe I'll do some diagrams and stick it on the chat thing. Anyway great stuff as ever my friend. Happy Friday to you 🙂

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Happy Friday too, Pete! Too right, you know what a tight-arse I am! I think we may have touched on ideas about what goes on inside shocks before... but I've forgotten!!! Yes, please share your thinking! Always good to share! Have a good one matey! 😁👌👍

@rc-dom-uk Жыл бұрын

Nice mate. It was one of those jobs I kept putting off 😂 not a bad freebie though . Looking forward to seeing this operate now mate. Great video 😊👍

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dom! Yeah I know what you mean, now to see if it actually improves the ride!👍

@3TRCGarage Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, Great mods and nice mini crawler. It’s hard to find good shocks for the 1/18-1/24 scale crawlers, usually the suspension gets too stiff with the oil. I have to check to see if my FMS Land Cruiser has the same shocks. I really want to get the Unimog version of your truck. I also like the soldering wire weights. I’ve seen something similar using flexible steel wire for crafts, I have a spool but haven’t tried it yet. Happy New Year and take care!!

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! Very true about good shocks for these little guys! I am wondering if I've made these too stiff as the flex is slightly reduced, we will see on the test run! That Unimog version is so cool! Happy New Year to you and your family, too! All the best!

@RCJunky Жыл бұрын

Nice free mods... We all like free in these times.

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon! You got that right mate, it's getting a bit tight in my household! All the best!

@JF-RC Жыл бұрын

Hi there Mark, I love the modifications. I’m going to call it the WWD modifications (widen it, weight it, dampen it) 😊. And what’s best, these are free modifications. I’ve been looking for a small scale RC, and been looking at the FMS FCX24 Powerwagen. (Especially after my unhappy WPL adventure) looking for something to use indoors, as well as out and about. I believe these come with the optional open diff too? All the best to you and the family 😊😉😊

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Hiya John! Thanks for popping by, mate! Haha, WWD, love it! I can definitely recommend this little rig, it is a little costlier than other but worth it for the good spec. I think the first batch came with extra goodies like the open diff, but not this one. It has got steel portal gears though! All the best my friend! 😁👌👍

@rccrawlersmid-wales645 Жыл бұрын

Very useful info there Mark! I take it there's still enough hex in the wheel for a secure fit even with the nut on there?

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Cheers, Steve! Yeah, I did actually film a clip showing the hex adaptor with about half of it protruding from the wheel but it was difficult to see on the video! I have tested it and it drives well - no wheels fell off, either! 🤣👍

@hollyhillrc Жыл бұрын

There's nothing like pulling it off with a tight grip mate ! (I'm surprised I got that one in before Mr. P. Wylie 😂😂)

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

🤣😁😂 Cheers Derek, Haha I'm surprised nobody else has picked up on that! As i was editing, I thought there were a few "Pete Wylies" in there! Fnarr fnarr! All the best mate! 😁👌👍

@hollyhillrc Жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC 😆😆😆English humour. You can't beat it ! oooh, did you say beat it sir, did you, suit you sir, suit you 🤪😅

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

@@hollyhillrc 🤣🤣❤👍

@NANNIRC Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark! Great upgrade. The weak point in 1/24 are shocks and you solved. Why they don't do this from factory? Happy New Year. Ciao, Nanni

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Hi Nanni and thanks for your comments! I agree, the factory should fit those pesky O rings! Happy new year! Ciao!

@NANNIRC Жыл бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC The good thing is that they are ready to be transformed in oil dampers. I'm thinking to buy the "Unimog" that should have same dampers. Ciao!

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

@@NANNIRC Cool, I do like that Unimog too! Ciao!!

@chrisscott3039 Жыл бұрын

👍😎

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Chris! 😁👌👍

@user-rv8wb1nl1b Жыл бұрын

thanks , same for Max Smasher maybe too .. . . .

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Great! Yeah, I'm sure the same mods will work on the Max Smasher! Cheers! :)

@rc-dom-uk Жыл бұрын

Yup the free o rings come with the MS

@paulchambers895 Жыл бұрын

Hi all have u tried filling a small notch in the side of the holy head. To allow pressure up and down. Cool video's

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

No I haven't tried that, it's a cool idea, thanks for sharing! All the best from Mark. :)

@UncleKibaki 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for this video bro! Where can i get the oil from? I want to do it to my fms blazer k5

@MarkBryanRC 22 күн бұрын

You are very welcome, bro! You can get the oil from most model shops or from amazon. But if you can't find any try using olive oil or vegetable oil from your kitchen!!!

@UncleKibaki 21 күн бұрын

@@MarkBryanRCthank you so much sir. Would it be a good option? Because I live all the way in Kenya and none of these things are available here. I only get them when I travel sir

@MarkBryanRC 21 күн бұрын

@@UncleKibaki Hello to you all the way in Kenya! I think you should be able to use cooking oil or even a little butter to oil the shocks but if you use butter just put on a thin smear! Good luck bro!

@UncleKibaki 13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Also would you rather get the FMS k5 blazer or the axial scx24 Chevy?

@UncleKibaki 13 күн бұрын

Or this power wagon. So this, the fms k5 blazer or the axial?

@keith6360 6 ай бұрын

I’ve lost the small o-rings when I was rebuilding the shocks. Any idea what they are to know what to buy / look for?

@MarkBryanRC 6 ай бұрын

Sorry Keith I'm not sure. I did a search and could not find them for sale individually, I could only find the complete shock set.

@keith6360 6 ай бұрын

@@MarkBryanRC hey thanks! I also did a quick search and could only find a complete shock set. I might have to bite the bullet on that.

@MarkBryanRC 6 ай бұрын

Good luck getting it sorted! 😎👍

@BasBoyRC Жыл бұрын

The bottom cap 😞I sent one flying and so hard to find. They do need the extra lowdown weight.

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Haha, so true! I dropped one of the O rings and it took me an hour to find it!! Yeah, it runs so much better with those wheel weights! Cheers! :)

@matt5295 Жыл бұрын

There's no piston?... Just a piston rod?

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt - yeah, there is no separate piston, the screw head acts as the piston and to be honest it works OK! Some Tamiya oil shocks are the same! Cheers!

@paulchambers895 Жыл бұрын

Bolt head lol

@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын

😁👍