🤣🤪 haha I gotta agree with that one mate! It had more punch 👊 but no more on the speed meter. The meter doesn't register fractions of a mph so it could actually have been 0.9 mph faster!! 😳

Totally agree! This is such an awesome truck! Thank you! 🙏👌😎

Hi Mal, I totally agree, it was just a bit of fun, really! Definitely fast enough to make me smile, anyway, and yeah the tail dragging wheelies are the best! Take care, mate! 😊👌👍

@@MarkBryanRC The Clod's party piece 🙂

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Hi Addam and many thanks for the comment as always! Yeah there was a little more zip from the LiPo but not much else! I do prefer my trusty old NiMh's!!! Definitely no speed demon but as you say there is nothing like the way a Clod moves! All the best my friend and take care too! Cheers! :))

You got that right, Derek! I'm not overly focussed on speed and this thing just does it for me as it is! I want to keep it looking pretty, so the silver cans will stay put! Glad you enjoyed the run my friend, cheers! 🙏🤗👍

Absolutely, Jeremy, I could feel the difference in acceleration with the LiPo! At least 10mph is enough for some laughs with this big bouncy truck! Thanks my friend! 🤗👌👍

Glad you enjoyed it mate! Always good to spend time fettling in the shed, it's what the hobby is all about! Loving my Clod, definitely a Boss truck as you say! Cheers! 😎👌👍

Glad you liked it!! Thanks Mark, yeah it was a fun little test, definitely happy days! Cheers! 😎👌👍

Wow that's a great speed for a stock Clod! Cool 😎 you have the black edition! I agree though, just fun enough in stock form! Cheers! 👌👍

Thanks a ton, Mark, much appreciated mate! 😎🙏👍

Hiya, Mads! Hehe, yeah, Rob was getting excited by a LiPo!!! I agree, this thing is not about speed but the fun you can have off-road! But it was interesting to see the real speed all the same. I like that idea about running over my road cars but worry about damaging them, we will see! Cheers, mate!

Many thanks, Coryn! Yeah, I love this monster truck, it's big and slow but fun! 😎👌👍

I was lucky to get this sent all the way from the RC Elf... what a guy!

@@MarkBryanRC I'm so glad he finally came your way! You're most deserving. He and I have had several conversations over the past 15 months. No gifts, just talking and sharing. He didn't have a good year last year either. (Though nowhere near as self-destructive as mine was and is) He's a good man, inside and out.

Appreciated, Cat! 🙏Many thanks and all the best! 😊👌👍

Many thanks, Kim! All the best my friend! 🤗👌👍

You got that right! Fun is the name of the game when it comes to ClodBusters!!! Wow, 5 Clods! So cool! Glad you enjoy the videos, that means a lot to me, thanks! 🙏🤗👍

And thank you for the kph conversion. Much appreciated.

Agree to most however, a Lipo also has more voltage, (unless a cell was down on a charge). Should have been 1 to 3 mph (1.6 to 4.8kph) faster.

Hi mate, thanks for your interesting words! Yeah, that's what I was thinking, decimals needed!!! We have certainly discussed this before and how a fresh NiMh can be well over 8v. Same here, I could feel a little more "zip" to the LiPo! Sunday was good my friend, hope all is well with you and your family. Take care, mate! 🤗👌👍

Always welcome! Your last speed test video reminded me to include it! 😉👍

We need a chat, brother Bob! 😉😁👍

Thanks brother Bob, always appreciated my mate! 😎🙏👍

Thanks as always, Dirk! I will definitely keep that in mind, my friend! I hope your weekend was a good one! Cheers! 😎👌 👍

Thank you - much appreciated! 😎👌👍

Thanks Alex! Agreed, it did look faster and I think it looks faster on the dirt than it does on the tarmac! Hope to get more footage soon - cheers!👍

Cheers, Jason! Yeah it does look smart in grey! Hehe, everything form my childhood seemed bigger than today, but thankfully still as much fun when you grow up (except I forgot to grow up!!!!) 🤣👌👍

Well my mate, it was a damn good guess! Haha, yeah the camera needs a set of legs so it can run away!!! 🤣 Many thanks for the great comments and all the best to you and yours, cobber! 🙏🤗👍

You got that right! Cheers, buddy, yeah it's fun enough as it is but speed runs? A little boring with these behemoths! Glad you enjoyed it, all the best, dude - cheers! 🤗👌👍

Hi Pete, yeah I thought exactly the same about the LiPo. But a NiMh just off the charger can peak at 9v for a very short while so I think that was it. Agree about the decimals not showing on the meter, too. It sure feels faster than 10 on the rough and it's fun enough anyway. Don't want to break that lovely special edition body so I might leave well alone! Loving the sun, mate, all the best to you! 😎👌👍

I totally agree! I don't want this one to get smashed up so I think I'll leave it as is! Cheers! 😎👌👍

Thanks Craig, I think it must be 10, then!!! I think it was a tad faster on the LiPo but not enough to tip the speed meter over the 11mph barrier! All the best, dude! 😎👌👍

Hi John my good friend, I hope you are feeling better and on the mend! But yeah, it was 10, 10 and 10 again! Spooky! I agree, we should have tried on the grass and got 10 again! But enough speed for some big smiles which is the main objective, don't you think?!?!?! Haha, celebrity, not sure about that mate! 🤣 All the best form Mark and Rob!🤗🙏👍

@@MarkBryanRC hi there Mark & Rob, I’m kind of on the mend, slow process as it was a revised hip replacement (5hrs of surgery for the surgeon, getting all the old cement out of the original hip replacement, 25 years of bone growth over the cement too 🙇🏻‍♂️🥼) yeah,I’d agree bud, those Super Clods,certainly put a Super Smile on too 🖐️👍🖐️. Keep up the great work. Best of wishes to you and the family 😉😊

@@JF-RC 5 hours? Ouch! But at least it's done now and you are home safe, that's the main thing! Take care and mend well my friend! 😎😎🙏🙏👍👍

Hi and many thanks for the comment! You could be right about the revs. I think the only way to get it faster is to stick a 3S battery in it! But as you say, it's fast enough for off road as it is and I don't want to break it! All the best! 😎👌👍

Thanks Simon! Yeah it's a minefield really when it comes to batteries, ESCs and motors! The nimh was hot off the charger and probably at over 8v, but this only lasts a very short while. The lipo was a 50c so pretty good. I have the Hobbywing dual ESC fitted, it's very good, too! All just a bit of fun though really mate! All the best 👍

Hehe, yeah I know what you mean, James! Any faster and it might start breaking in a crash! Gotta keep this one in good nick! Cheers, mate! 🤗👌👍

@@MarkBryanRC Yep plus its a stunning thing to see in action Mark! Like l said just Epic!

That's a great point, Richard and very true! Definitely puts a smile on my face! Fingers crossed you can get one at some point, every Tamiya fan needs one! Cheers! 😎👌👍

Very true my good friend! This thing weighs a ton! I have thought about it and decided it is just fast enough for some big smiles and I really don't want to damage this gift from the RC Elf! Yeah the LiPo gave a bit more zip for sure, but I think I'll stay with the silver cans. All the best and take care too! 😎🙏👍

Hiya James and thanks as always! Love the gearbox sounds too! Lipo was OK and a bit more zip but you know I like my safe NiMh batteries! Just as fast when fresh off the charger! Absolutely, the Clod was made for off-road thrashing and is a master of it! Tarmac = boring! Hope to see yours trying to beat 7 mph one day mate! And yes, lens number 5 is definitely on the cards! Cheers! 🤗👌👍

@@MarkBryanRC Yep mate, 100% agree regarding the tarmac! I was always very much against lippo as well, for the same reason..... but have started to 'dabble' a bit recently! They certainly seem to have brought some of my models to life.... especially the monster beetle which was always lacking in speed. But, I'm exercising extreme caution.... Proper storage/charging bags, in a metal tin, good quality smart balance charger with cell condition /discharge /storage charge etc. After all, I think Pete wylie's video really hit home with us all a few years back eh? 🔥 Unfortunately, my vintage clod will not be doing any speed runs.... but hopefully putting out a little video later this week having a closer look at it, and a little raz about in the garden.... 😉 We are in absolute shock over our monster truck photo shoot video from a few weeks back.....currently sitting at 5.9 K views and still rising!! WTF???? 🤔 All good matey, keep clodding! 👍 👍 👍 👍

I totally agree with your sage words, Nick! You brought me down to earth with your comment! I certainly do NOT want to damage this limited edition from the RC Elf! I think I'll keep it as it is, 10mph is just fine! All the best my good friend! 🤗🙏👍

🤣🤣 Thanks Tony, love that comment, thank for the smiles! All the best! 🤗👌👍

Thanks, dude! Same here, but the NiMh was hot off the charger and usually go well for the first minute and tail off quickly. I agree about more possible damage with faster motors though, I promise not to go too crazy! Cheers! 😎👌👍

Thanks, I think you are spot-on there my friend! Don't want to ruin this special edition! All the best, fella! 😎👌👍

You got that right Dom, I could feel the extra punch! Hope Sunday's going well, mate! 🤞😎👍

Thank you! Yes it is a very big RC truck! 😎👌👍

🤣 Haha, may thanks my friend! I think Rob needs to look harder and pay attention! 😜 Best wishes to you! 🙏👌👍

110, 10 and 10 again! Thanks Steve! Those motors sound great and I'll see if we can get them over here in the UK. Cheers! 😎👌👍

Haha yeah that would make it go!!! 😄 Need to buy one first though!! Cheers!

Thanks for that! Good to know, I have the hobbywing esc and obviously the silver can motors. I have a 3s coming soon so I might just try it and measure the speed! Cheers! 😎👌👍

@@MarkBryanRC On a side-note: with two 23t Ruddogs, the Tamiya esc shut down. So, 40 Euro's later a Hobbywing went in sooo.. I can't check the speed with the 27t mabu's anymore. I recently stuck 2 Robitronic 27t modifieds in the Clod. They're a bit faster on 2s ( not blistering, think 12 to15 mph) than the silver cans on 3s. I the "days of yore" the go to motors were Orion 19t doubles @ 0 degrees with a Novak Rooster ESC. Nowadays the better brushed motors ( there are still some quality ones) are much more efficient, and deliver more power, so I'd dare say that two 21t double's would do just as well. You'd want the double-winds, because they deliver power more smoothly, making the Clod more manageable, less "jolty" ( if that's even a word.. 😋 )

@@marresjepie1887 Hi and many thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences with the Clod! You've certainly given me more food for thought! I'm definitely gonna look into it at some point. Cheers! 😉😉👍👍

Thanks for the info, Barry! I'm still unsure of whether to change the motors though, maybe I will if I get a basher body fitted! Glad you enjoyed it mate! 🤗👌👍

@@MarkBryanRC If you have the rebranded HW880, that'll easily run 3s as well. Perhaps a 3s speed run?

Yep, got that one and now I have a little 3s battery!!! I'll definitely try it at some point, dude! Cheers! 🤗👌👍

@@MarkBryanRC Cool, I'll be watching. 😁

Thanks! Yeah, I agree. A fully charged NiMh is just as good for the first 30 seconds, and then runs out of steam compared to a LiPo! All the best! 😎👍

Hi Sean, you are spot-on there, pal! Thinking about it, I reckon 10mph is enough for this limited edition, I don't want to smash it up!!! Definitely enough for some smiles though! All the best, cheers! 🤗👌👍

Hi mate - yeah I know! But i have measured a NiMh hot off the charger and they sometines read 9v. This only lasts for about 45 seconds of use but it's enough to register a fast speed before it drops off to 7v. You know I watched your speed test, mate! ATB, brother Bob! 🤗👌👍

Thanks, mate! 😎🙏👍

Thanks very much - cheers! 😎👌👍

Many thanks and I for one agree with you! I think this special edition should be looked after and will run many more times on the silver cans and NiMh batteries! Thanks for taking the time to comment, appreciated my friend! 😎🙏👍

Many thanks! Yeah, I was expecting 10 to 12 mph anyway, but it does seem faster on the dirt for sure! Fast enough for a few smiles! Cheers! 😎👌👍

Hiya Paul! Definitely, I could feel the difference immediately! These things were never made for speed so you could be right! All the best my friend! 👍

I know mate, I had trouble keeping up with yours, too! All the best, matey! 🤗👌👍

It's a 2S lipo pal! Not sure if my ESC can handle 3S! I bet the 3S does wake it up a little though! 😅👊👍

Yes, I've been told they can! I don't have a 3s to try mine with though! :))

Hiya matey! Yeah, I reckon it's fast enough and I really don't want to bugger up this beautiful body! All the best, Dave! 😎👌👍

Thanks for the info, Thad! On reflection, I think 10mph is enough and I don't want to damage my lovely special edition! All the best, dude! 😎👌👍

@@MarkBryanRC I agree, with a clods I’ll handling they don’t need to be any faster, but they sure are fun

@@IowaBudgetRCBashers So true, Thad! :))

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Thanks for the very kind and helpful comment! 🤣