One of the most thorough reviews I've ever seen on an rc from someone who obviously knows engineering. Great job and look forward to more of your reviews.

Seeing the video preview while scrolling through youtube for Axial Builder’s kit: “Hmm, I didn’t know Howard Donald (Take That) is into RCs! Let’s check it out!” ;)) Edit: 10 minutes into the video and I had to subscribe. As a mechanical engineer and petrolhead myself I take my hat off in front of the amount of knowledge delivered. Quality stuff! Edit: When I posted the above little did I knew about what an icon you are in the RC world. Was just scratching the surface of RC crawling, looking for anything that could increase my knowledge about the hobby. Nowadays I wear a proud Holmes Hobbies sticker on my DIY crawler powered by one of your Crawlmaster Sport 550 13T. Such a smooth motor. All the best onwards, Mr Holmes!

Nice to hear from someone who understands mechanical design, and can therefore appreciate the engineering that went into this platform, and why it performs so well on the trail. Good video.

Just got done building mines. My first build :) instructions were very clear easy to understand. Made it a fun build.

Thank you for a high quality review! Really appreciate your work.

i have been in this hobby for over 30 years but have only just got into scale crawlers , i absolutely love these reviews , seriously in depth, i have recently bought the Traxxas TRX4 and im about to pull the trigger on this one for comparison, i love the engineering of these vehicles and listening to you i can clearly see you know what your talking about , fantastic video, bravo.

Thanks for the very detailed review. I can't wait to get one for myself.

I just ordered mine two days ago, so next week i am an Axial SCX 10 II owner too. Im so curious. And very nice top Quality Video. Awesome. Keep up the good work.Greetings from Germany!

Wow! You've sure come along in four years. Your on screen presence and song writing abilities have come on strong!

Great video! Looking forward to the Ascender comparison!

great video. Hope to see more reviews from you. I'm still trying to choose between this and the Ascender.

Great job John! Really need to snag one up soon!

Great overall review lots of information thank you

John..... You are the man!!

Excellent review mate! Gee that’s interesting that lil trick u did with the shocks👍🏻u know you’re stuff! Attention to detail is so important to some. I like that u still want to throw big power at it and break it👍🏻🤩 thank you. Lots of helpful stuff

Fantastic, very in-depth analysis and review!! 👍👍 I can't wait to be able to afford ANY SCX10 II. I look forward to seeing what you come up with for this Rig. Carmine 🚂

great video like how u covered the main part of the rc and didnt worry about the body and looks . liked and subscribed !!!!

Nice review. Picked up mine today from onetencrawlers here in Perth. Also grabbed the Crawlmaster expert 13T & br-xl esc

RC Rainman haha. Wow, I learned a lot! Great video.

Just ordered my SCX10ii kit, and this video really sealed the deal. Very comprehensive and informative. Will be putting an HH Puller stubby in it(either 2700 or 3300), with the BLE Pro esc. Thanks for the awesome review, John!

1st class review 👍🏽👍🏽

very good review thanks a lot

I've had a 5700kv castle with mamba x in a gen7 stock and it took it. No brakes at all. Now I have it in my gen8 and the gear down works great. Perfect crawl and plenty wheel speed. I run at only 55% power though on 3s.

awesome review when 1 talks about bearing sizes etc. A detailed review on a SCXII from someone who knows the product & hobby! HOLMES knows!

I'm liking the 1400kv revolvers 540 in mine. plenty of wheel speed for me with stock gearing.

good review on the scx10 II o think I just might build one oh yeah need more lights the dark background

Nice review. Do you know if the old rock sliders from the first gen fit in there?

Watch this old video today. Just finishing up on my build. Just wondering if you came up with a esc motor combo specifically for the SCX10 II? Would truly appreciate a response. Keep up the great job. Your videos have come a long way in 5 years.

finally got mine finished, I have to admit I'm not a real fan of the huge bumpers and the body. I use a extended frame for my K5 Blazer body , I think there basically the same size right? That way I can use the metal bumpers I have. Plus it looks better.

Could I put my trail master 550 motor on the kit transmission without any fabrications????

So how much more money did you spend to get it on the road , after tire, motor, electronics and body ? I’m not sure what want to go, get a RTR, then build it from there, or build this kit, I’m looking for a good scale rig. Thanks for your video,

Cant wait to see some brushless bashing.. For test reasons of course.

Thanks Mr Holmes for the helpful information. With the 1/10 scale crawler options available now, would you say the Axial SCX10.2 kit is still the best option, or would you advise me to go another way for my first? Thanks.

Awesome review John. Thumbs-up #inholmeswetrust

Would it be possible to use revo rod ends on the stock links? Thanks

John, What would you suggest electronics wise for someone who wants to do a little bit of everything. Rock Crawling and out on the trails. Will be driving in the muck and mud, snow, water pretty much everything the elements can throw at it. Thanks !!

Love your reviews very informative what do you think of the redcat gen 8

Is this still relevant 4years later? Or what would be the best option now, similar

I love Axial for developing the XL... but they don't listen to solutions if it cuts in on their replacement part sales !! Axial has KNOWN ABOUT THE HD PINION FLAW sense December and STILL tell customers it's the first time they have heard about it... I've got a list of direct obsolence that they Incorporated into the XL.. I've made my XL a amazing machine!! I do free HD pinion Modifications for any and all XL owners.. latter Jonny

Why would you recommend a 2200 Mah 3s battery in this vehicle versus a higher capacity mah battery like a 4000mah 3s? How much crawling run time would you get on a 2200 Mah 3s battery?

try review some Gmade product and compare them

Greetings, HolmesHobbies, I would like to know if you could be me a personal axial scx10 model with all the aluminum parts, some performance and I would like to buy it from you and with good commas for all terrain 🤝 done for you, it would be a pleasure for me. $?

walking dead's Eugene. lol

10.2 > 10.3