Traxxas TRX4 High Trail Blazer - I ALREADY DID THAT!

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Жыл бұрын

Traxxas knocks another High Trail out of the park! The K5 High Trail Blazer looks amazing, and is hiding a secret underneath. Is it something you'll add to the collection? Watch the review and find out if 2.2 wheels and tires, and a lift kit make it right for you.
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@rascalracing4428 Жыл бұрын

Remove the lift kit, keep the portal and put 4.45" tall 1.9 Pitbull Rockbeast on nice aluminium beadlock! The 1972 K5 Blazer body is gorgeous!!!! Great review again Matt! Keep up the good work!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@stphndxtr 2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the overlay so we can hear the truck and not just the music. That was a fantastic editing choice; not bad music either. I would prefer ONLY commentary driving, but I am admittedly eccentric. I cant watch videos where the music replaces the truck noises and is obnoxious.. Thank you for the review. I went an got one and could not be happier with it.

@scalebuildersguild 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you are happy with it!

@Mike_and_Life Жыл бұрын

Make the Ultimate Mall crawler! All blinged out, light, sound, cheap add-ons that serve very little practical purpose. Extra points if you add the Autozone stick on hood scoop people love so much. Clear the windows, interior with Yankee candle bags in the back and Starbucks cups in the cup holders. Maybe a figure with a northface vest and UGG boots? And the live commentary is perfect!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Ha! Fun idea and thanks for watching!

@joepiper6064 Жыл бұрын

You should maybe clear the windows and do a interior ,and smaller tires for more of a scale look. I got a K10 High Trail Copper color and Love it.

@TuxStang Жыл бұрын

The more it goes, the more the TRX4 is the new TT02 ... same chassis with little variations and a new body every month.

@richschoonover4391 Жыл бұрын

Except the TRX4 is a better platform than the TT02. I agree they need to shake things up a bit with the TRX4 platform. More than new bodies and lift kits.

@datsun4x Жыл бұрын

@Rich Schoonover that's kind of the point. When the TT-02 came outit was a great platform. 20+ years later, not so much. Traxxas & Tamiya both wring every last penny out of their designs

@sqweezzstr Жыл бұрын

@@richschoonover4391 need some of that straight axle action i want to barf whenever i see portals on something thats supposed to look like a 40 year old truck, not a 40 year old truck modded by Kid rock as an rtr / even a kit. And on board with the TT02 comment, Tamiya would make a killing selling their XV01 / XV02 with the same body options as the current TT02 line up

@captainkidd1329 Жыл бұрын

Can not stand portals. The only truck I’ve seen (real) truck is the new bronco Baja truck with portals which makes sense. But for crawler is gross lol. Btw the reason Tamiya has been using the TT02 chassis is because it works and Tamiya doesn’t change very much because they focus on us old school dudes don’t hate on Tamiya where would we be without them today

@HumlsHobbies Жыл бұрын

Would be nice if they were the same price as the tt02 😆

@bobbyc167 Жыл бұрын

I have enjoyed your videos in general for the last few years. I like the layout of this one for new trucks or cars, first impression, cinematic driving, AND the commentary real-time driving. I appreciate the honest review, the good, the bad, and the indifferent. As well as a little opinion based guidance for those considering the rig as another one in their fleet, or as a new to the hobby purchaser. Thanks for all your hard work and content.

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@dbmachone4323 Жыл бұрын

It’s great to see the truck crawling along real time. Does a good job of showing the trucks performance. Your commentary is right on. Like RC Driver, it’s honest. Thanks for all you do for our hobby!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Glad you like the commentary, thanks for watching!

@austnsauce2543 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the live commentary driving. Not enough people do this!

@adamrodgers2377 Жыл бұрын

💯 this ↑↑↑↑

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I was pretty sure everyone would like the commentary. But I must look like a crazy guy running around the forest talking to myself 😂.

@adamrodgers2377 Жыл бұрын

@@scalebuildersguild Hell I do that also 🤣 as long as we don't hold a full conversation with ourselves we aren't technically crazy 🤣

@Mattwiistand Жыл бұрын

I enjoy the commentary while driving. It helps me see how it drives and what pros and cons you see while driving real time.

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@Chipster1006 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt for the live truck review not to many tubers offer this run down and live remarks on the pros and cons will help the market move along. Thanks for the update as always and I am a fan on you channel. Great work keeping this hobby alive and I appreciate every update and news you have to offer! Happy trailing! I do! 😊👍

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and I appreciate your comments!

@octanejimmy Жыл бұрын

Wild Child Monster Truck tribute!! Already the correct color and you have the wheels.

@codyoscardavid6268 Жыл бұрын

I think these are so neat! It’s the perfect actual trail truck. It’s not always easy hiking trails with a small tier leafer

@richschoonover4391 Жыл бұрын

I like the commentary with the test drive. It makes the drive more authentic. You provide honest comments when you do this. It reminds me a little of what West Desert Wheeler does, but more about the model and less about the crawling technique. The Blazer is a great truck and good that Traxxas changed up the wheelbase for more variety in driving experience and the way truck looks.

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Glad you like the commentary!

@rickrussell Жыл бұрын

I feel like the locking diffs add a fun additional technical dimension to driving. I do unlock the diffs when I come off the rocks, and lock them back up when climbing or going over very rough stuff.

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@laserbeam1620 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the commentary and real time performance!! You make these rc trucks look so good too!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@RCBlooms 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice video. Especially, I enjoyed the driving part !!

@josephtiani6145 Жыл бұрын

I do like the live commentary because it’s real world usage as you are reviewing it.

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@TheMdavis07 Жыл бұрын

The cinematic are always really need to see but I enjoy hearing your commentary about how the vehicles driving what it's like and how it does as we're able to watch the truck navigate through the obstacles. Awesome video as always

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you like the commentary!

@user-pd6ek1bx5c 11 ай бұрын

Pretty cool video bud. I enjoy seeing it in it's element! Gorgeous vehicle doing it's thing!

@ronstoner1656 Жыл бұрын

Nice review, thanks for not yelling at your audience with the "big KZfaq" voice. One of the reason's I have enjoyed hanging out with your videos over the years. Plus you do a professional level of editing that is absent in some other channels. Kudos

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thank you! My day job is editing, so I pride myself on taking the extra time to produce a good video!

@oyunome Жыл бұрын

The last half of the video, the live action with commentary, my favorite part of your videos

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@randyb4105 Жыл бұрын

You sir, have some of the VERY BEST videos online. Nice, and smoothly done.

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mikerainey3847 Жыл бұрын

That's such a sexy looking rig, I don't think I could change the look much. A little weight to help the center of gravity. A better servo. Metal wheels, retro of course. You are spot on regarding the windows, those stickers are horrific. Really like the half music half commentary and your taste in tunes is fantastic. I dig that Deep Purple vibe you put down with that drive. Always a pleasure to view. Thanks for what you do!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@rogergreene2272 11 ай бұрын

Saw one of these in person yesterday. The body is definitely wider than my TRX4 Bronco and with the larger wheels and lift, it simply looks like a larger truck. Just awesome and have always loved this generation of Chevy Blazers.

@skinanbonesOG Жыл бұрын

The white topper would be just the right amount to break up the paint. I don't think colour matched toppers were available until the 90's

@CRAZYBUILD349 11 ай бұрын

allways great infomation, nice job, I like the commentary talking about the truck, great job, thanks for all you do!!!!!

@scalebuildersguild 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@kenvetter9258 8 ай бұрын

Great review and I love the real time commentary. 👍🏼😋

@fuse557 Жыл бұрын

Love the woods, driving, and commentary!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@CraigSimons Ай бұрын

Love running the trucks in the woods. We have miles of trails with obstacles, bridges, and scale rock formations to conquer near my house and it's my after work favorite park to visit when I can' take my full size jeep out wheeling. Running an RC crawler will teach you about picking better lines for full size driving.

@scalebuildersguild Ай бұрын

That's great! And I agree about full size!

@andrewrichey7374 Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah love this, Blazers looking awesome out there. This is my passion I love it I’ll be watching more

@rc_amigos Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the live comments/trail run stuff. I try to get mine to take off but still grinding it out. This type of footage is super tough to film though, hard to keep it in frame and to walk and chew gum at the same time! great job!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

It's definitely tricky! I use a gimbal which helps stabilize the camera, but it takes a lot of practice!

@Organized-_-Chaos Жыл бұрын

Setting it up the bullet trailer for the range you to ride on would be pretty cool those blazes were made for toe rigs along the time

@shanebukowski9866 Жыл бұрын

Always luv your reviews .. and yes .. definitely commenting while driving is very helpful .. for sure 🤙

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tb2905 Жыл бұрын

That was a really great running video. Thanks for sharing.

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@FLRCQUAD 11 ай бұрын

Wow you put that bad boy through the paces, outstanding photo work and the music to go with it, totally RAD! Great video!

@scalebuildersguild 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

@ChevyK5blazer 3 ай бұрын

As a viewer. Love it. Killer vid. Keep them coming all Blazer stuff. I just bought a clear shell to paint match my 72 🤘😎

@njohnsonII Жыл бұрын

I like the real time commentary. I also totally dig the music. Great video all around!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@terryrccrazy6993 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding review and run as usual. Thanks

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@sunriserc1033 Жыл бұрын

Ya. Me too. Well…. I bought a black 69 Blazer body. A TRX4 builders kit and the high lift kit. Looks like I wasn’t the only one with that vision. Speaking of the top. I got some white vinyl (the automotive style for dash and door panels) and plan to somehow incorporate it onto the top of an eventual “White Bronco” build.

@tomkrushlin Жыл бұрын

I love your show. Yes I do love your opinion when you take it through the woods like that I love the way you customize them gives us ideas.

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@slybannanas Жыл бұрын

LOVE THE LIVE COMMENTARY! can actually get a feel for how the truck behaves in real life situations. Please do this in the future.

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Will do!

@ohwell2790 Жыл бұрын

Scale rock crawling would also include rocks, water crossings, hills climbs scale to the truck. Not massive rocks and submarine the truck on water crossings. The truck is out of its element over boulders that big. I think the truck did quite well under those conditions.

@nathanwirth9906 Жыл бұрын

Definitely like the live commentary!!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@G3516dude Жыл бұрын

Great video and review, I like Le the live crawl commentary.

@EricsRC Жыл бұрын

I'd live to see you make it super scale! Something I'd see at USTE or in a video where I can barely tell it's an rc

@brendenmearns1281 10 ай бұрын

Love live commentary!

@mrrockfink1745 Жыл бұрын

Looks good. I agree it could use a white top, I do like the on-road commentary. Great drive, the last "still" shot made it look very proportional. Checking bank account... 😮

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

If you end up getting it, have fun!

@shakes00lude Жыл бұрын

I really like the real time video and commentary portion being added at the end.

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@BertsRC Жыл бұрын

Appreciate and prefer the real time driving with commentary. I do like the special slo mo stuff for a minute, but I like to hear the gears, servo, etc as they work, so I can know what to expect if I purchase one. Great overview, thanks!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@karenskjole7559 Жыл бұрын

"Maybe even lowering it. That's always fun to do. Seems to annoy the internet a lot, which is good!". I LOVE IT! Please keep being annoying! And more test drives in the woods!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

😂

@pwrofgrayskull Жыл бұрын

Yes, this guy does appreciate the live commentary.

@philippegauvin4127 Жыл бұрын

You should try and find the cheapest and easiest way to convert those windows to transparent and tinted. THAT would be quite insightful

@GRAFFREVIEWS Жыл бұрын

SOA conversion, 4-link conversion, throw some Boggers on it or 2.2 TSL SX's and the curveball for the tires I present to you is cut treads. Cut treads can really help make these high trails more distinct for that big lifted mudder look

@Axial32 Жыл бұрын

@GrimJerr Жыл бұрын

I really have to say Traxxas really nails the details, I have really been impressed (ha you just said "Traxxas has been nailing these lately" as I was typing this) with the latest releases from them.

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Jinx, you owe me a Coke!

@narcissorodriguez1537 2 ай бұрын

Good review and video, as usual and fantastic music, regards from England. Weather getting better, as it hasn’t rained much between the showers!!!😂🤣😬

@MKB_Racing Жыл бұрын

Luv this type of video keep it up!!!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@carllincoln5893 Жыл бұрын

Great job on the soundtrack!!!!

@gatorrcgames Жыл бұрын

I like it. Wish they could or would come out with a dodge variation for us mopar guys. Good video and music too man.

@drowildcat2960 Жыл бұрын

Love the commentary during the driving wish this was a standard across the board for all channels

@bryanrupple7441 Жыл бұрын

Great review. I like the idea of a white top. Thanks

@bucksrcworld8119 Жыл бұрын

I say weather it and make it look beat on! awesome first look! The body does look incredible.

@michaelc3416 Жыл бұрын

Love the body. The high trail, less so. What would I like to see you do? I'd say, slightly lower, slightly smaller tires. Not to the extent you did on the Ford, but more of a period correct "lifted" Blazer, but less "cartoonish monster truck" look. Other than the excessive height, I REALLY like the looks of this one. Probably my favorite TRX4 body style yet!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea, I'm not sure what I'll do, but it'll definitely have to be after the competition!

@mikemckee3364 Жыл бұрын

What a great blazer. Love it.

@shawnthomas444 Жыл бұрын

stunning truck- I dont think I would do anything . I love the real time commentary, I always appreciate your thoughts

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BlindGuyRc Жыл бұрын

A new run video yay. Have not watched it yet.... but YAY.

@EWCRC Жыл бұрын

Enjoying the wood drive with the commentary.

@Calvin_Hatch Жыл бұрын

I was stressed befor watching, but the live commentary just calmed me down immediately

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DoubleADay Жыл бұрын

I love your testing areas. They make me a little jealous

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

I'm lucky to live in a big city that has some pretty cool parks!

@jeffmuller9020 Жыл бұрын

Yes commentary while running is great

@mattabe86 Жыл бұрын

Not usually a fan of big, old school lifted trucks in real life or RC… but I kinda want one of these for some reason. I also like the real time commentary. WDW style

@SIRLALDROID Жыл бұрын

Great video. I think a white topper and interior would be perfect. Maybe some exhaust pipes with those old school tips 😮

@themetalmaiden7462 Жыл бұрын

Love the new High Trail Blazer, I hope they do the 79 Bronco next as a High Trail with the clipless body mount.

@KearSki Жыл бұрын

Traxxas is really doing Lexan trucks better than most every other RTR company. They're coming close to being onpar with the fancy drift car bodies. Also I think this body has been offered as an 'accessory' for the TRX-4 for quite a bit while the K10 and F150 Ranger are new.

@gbaileyo7 Жыл бұрын

I bought the 79 F150 High trail and I have full intentions of lowering it but the thing looked so good i bought a set of 1.9 proline boggers (5.4 inch) and a set of rc4wd deep dish wagon wheels and the thing blew my mind at "Beat The Creek" I am 100% in love with it for a trail truck!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@davidbanaszak562 Жыл бұрын

The live commentary is great

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@saltpond5381 Жыл бұрын

Live commentary from the Frog Forrest is great. Take us back there.

@johnlujan8706 11 ай бұрын

Looks good driving around.

@Rokstardad82 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a high trail edition done to the trx4m!! But love that color and awesome video 👍

@kudisu21 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@Vanquishfanboy Жыл бұрын

The commentary while running is great! Keep these style videos coming!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Will do!

@andrewmagro7703 Жыл бұрын

Great Video and always look forward to this weekly treat , i have many of the traxxas platforms when it comes to crawlers i just wish for all that money they are asking especially here in Australia where an XTR is almost 2K and a F150 High trail is just over a 1K that they give you tires that are glued correctly and dont look buckled when on the trail almost every vehicle ive seen so far today on this truck is also the same one or two of the wheels are Buckled - Come oN traxxas yeah we do give a stuff !!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

I know how expensive things are in Australia... seems crazy!

@5lyderp Жыл бұрын

Low hight trail are the best 😄 and loved the live comment... good job mate!!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@captainkidd1329 Жыл бұрын

I’m digging the tunes you threw in there

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@YoShImUrA53 Жыл бұрын

Everyone's talking about the drive + commentary, but your music edit almost made me get the keys and go out for a drive... and I don't even own a 4WD anymore! 🤣 Great groovy song, and amazing footage and edit. No wonder it's your daily job!!

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you!

@_The_Worst_ 5 ай бұрын

This thang is incredibly cool...🤘🏼💯✔️ I'd love to have one...👌🏼

@happyman8521 Жыл бұрын

I like real time runs and comments.

@matthewparsons6918 Жыл бұрын

I second the convertible hot tub idea!

@Chatonune 4 ай бұрын

Great Video

@scalebuildersguild 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mangler.m4950 Жыл бұрын

I for one enjoy the in the woods live review

@v8felon Жыл бұрын

Wow opening shot looked completely real awesome detail

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@korydejong6890 Жыл бұрын

I have a couple of the trx4 s that I have bought I really enjoy the build kits with the electronics over the sport version so it allows me the option of picking the body for that build I have the 69 k5 blazer in the blue with white back and they come with the tinted windows I also have the 79 k5 step side version wish I could show picks on here forvya to see cause they look amazeballs lol also I love the live frive and commentary...great review Matt as always see you in a few on the live stream

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you like the commentary!

@saturnfivehynrgrc581 Жыл бұрын

Good video Matt, always enjoy them. How about the "MT/R Goodyear" tire mod on those 2.2 Canyon Trails? Like button energized.

@BlindGuyRc Жыл бұрын

Now that i have watched it.......... ......... Its awesome. Hahaha I like this body style. Id like to see traxxas do a square body dodge in the high trail. But all in all. Great video man. I love the "in the woods" commentary

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

I probably look like a crazy person talking to myself, but it's all for you guys! Thanks for watching man!

@BlindGuyRc Жыл бұрын

@scalebuildersguild we all probebly do. Grown men playing with toy trucks. But they are not your average toy truck. Plus... there is still a little kid in all of us hahahahahaha. Reading that all I can think is when you see someone screaming or talking in there empty car hahaha. Remember when Bluetooth ear sets first came out hahahaha. Iv learned to not care. Like you said. It's for all.of us. In my case all of "you"

@mandodebbiechavarria6201 2 ай бұрын

Great video..... I'd like to get my hands on one of these.....but i still love my Axial scx10ii version....👍✌️

@2Geek2bChic Жыл бұрын

I really love this truck and I just ordered the black one! Also, I want to point out that this chassis is not new to the TRX-4. The 79 Blazer also has the same length chassis (312mm) and I'm hoping they will release a clipless version of the 79 that will be a direct fit to this one. I owned an all black lifted 79 K5 so it's a special truck to me and I'm happy to own one again on a much smaller and more manageable scale. 😅❤

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Not new to trx4, but new chassis length to the high trail line! Congrats on your purchase!

@2Geek2bChic Жыл бұрын

@@scalebuildersguild Thank you, I couldn't miss out on the fun any longer and I agree with you that the lifted trucks look awesome even if the performance suffers. I just want something that looks good while I go for a very mild hike. The cruise control was another selling point so thanks for that! ❤

@andrewrichey7374 Жыл бұрын

Wow that is sweet, just got 2 off the FMS K5 Blazer 1/24 scale they are awesome to speed transmission got the black one and the orange and white