Crawling On All Fours was created to showcase a mix of hobbies and tasteful creativity with radio control (RC) cars and trucks (rock crawlers, specifically), automotive cleaning / detailing, and general automotive topics centered on things with four wheels. :) The name of the channel reflects the nature of RC rock crawlers, the action of crawling in and out of vehicles while detailing, and "...All Fours" simply clarifies a subject relative to vehicles with four wheels.
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Thank you!! I really think the SUV-style bodies offer the best visuals on camera. You have a lot of real estate to play with and lots of panels to embellish with other accessories, materials, and decals. This particular line really blew me away; I couldn't believe that this truck, which is naturally top-heavy, was able to scale that rock like it did. Thanks again for the post!! :)
Thank you!! :) :) The plain blue and white was already like that when I bought it (eBay), but I added the gunmetal on the outside, as well as the DIY decals and accessories. Then I sprayed it with a few layers of matte clear to take the plasticky shine away. Everything else pops that much better. Every so often, I go back over the body and re-spray with matte clear to fill in the lighter scratches. I sand down the deeper ones to minimize their appearance. It ends up looking like new!! This is definitely one of my favorite trucks; not quite a shelf queen, but I'm definitely careful with it. I'd like to custom print some fender wells for up angles like I was doing in this video.
Hmmm... spiders. "Out of sight out of mind..." said NO ONE after they saw a spider on their bed!!! LOLOLOL Yeah, this has been a really cool little crawler; very surprising for its size. It's rather peaceful to watch.
THANK YOU!! This was a really tough hike!! I do wish I had waited until I got to that ridge before I started crawling, because I burned up all my energy and drained a lot of my water along the way. It's ok, my story wouldn't have been as unique if I didn't do it. Be sure to check out the build videos!
Excellent man, I mentioned in my previous comment in your other vids that I just got two SCX24s...I was reluctant at first because of tiny screws nuts bolts and I'm not as young anymore at 45 and my eye sight not as great too plus I wanted to stick to 1/10 only. But then I bought it from a guy locally who modded and upgraded the C10 SCX24 that it like comp grade and I'm so happy driving it...see my video post in my channel here over the past couple weeks. Also I added a TRX-4 with MEUS Ripper converted from a Bronco but I have to upgrade more parts to it and contemplating on selling it. Anyways I came across another channel mostly focusing on 1/24 and 1/18 rigs and the builds he made you might be in this channel top here called "Angerhaus"
It's a custom box I made. If you FF>> to 8m 25s I talk about it with a little more detail. I used SketchUp to design it, and then I sent it to my friend so he could 3D print it. :) All you need to do is measure the gap between the bed and the body (after it's installed) and go to town. You could make it more rectangular like a regular box, but I preferred tapered sides to match the angle of the RP bed.
Absolutely buddy...that's why I love the rc crawling segment when I learned about it and later on got my TRX-4 Defender(turned in to a Jeep) and now added an Ascent Fusion plus two heavily modded SCX24s and a TRX4m. It's fun and satisfying running the trucks in different terrain how it can got over it and another fun element is using my smaller SCX24. Some RC guys don't like crawling and don't get it, they just like the bashing type RCs. I understand but they are both fun to me I have basher type monster truck RCs too I just like rock crawling more.
The entire hobby fascinated me since I was a kid. However, each "segment" is specific to that area: Planes/Drones (air), Boats (water), Cars (roads), Bashers/Buggies (dirt), etc. I'm not coming down on anyone that likes those segments; I enjoy those segments as well (I have an on-road car and a buggy). Rock crawlers seem to offer the most "smiles per mile", considering the fact that you can take them practically anywhere. And yes, they can go in the water (to a reasonable degree) and in virtually any condition (dry, rain, muddy, snow, ice, etc.). Thanks for the post!! :)
@@crawlingonallfoursRCYou're welcome man, as I mentioned before I'm trying to grow my channel too with my RC fleet content. I recently added my Team Associated Rvial MT10 bashing session with my buddy's Traxxas Slash to change it up a bit to the flavour of those RC guys who like bashing and speed runs. The Rival MT10 had been a shelf queen for over a year since I bought it new now full of dust dirt after the run. My buddy and I both love the trail/crawling RCs we both just got the SCX24 and heavily modded and I love I can take it anywhere in my backpack when my family goes hiking or when I'm on photo project excursion in my photography business. My two SCX24 are great small yet very capable tiny rigs I can bring and weighs a little bit less than my 11+lbs TRX-4😂 Plus the SCX24 gets less attention from crowd when I'm driving. But when I drive my TRX-4 I'm glad people watch me and even ask questions about it. I gladly tell them and show that I have a RU-vid channel and why I film it now. Have a great summer man.
I agree. Keeping a good balance of RC vehicles will definitely widen your audience. 11lb crawler! That's a heavy rig! I have not weighed my Rock Pirates rig. I used to think it was 6 or 7 pounds, but the rails are steel and the wheels are weighted. I'm thinking 8 or 9. Go to your channel from the main RU-vid dashboard (not your Studio dashboard). Create a QR code for your channel (right-click if you're using Chrome). Save/Download it as a picture and then transfer it to your phone. Then, when you're talking to people you can show them the QR code and it will take them directly to your channel. I went a little further and created a custom picture with a thumbnail of one of my trucks and my logo so they don't think I'm weird. LOL It helps out a lot.
@@crawlingonallfoursRCThanks man I'll try that tip. I just text people I know the copied link to my channel page if they haven't been to my channel yet.
In this particular video, I'm using a set of white Injora wagon wheels and the stock General Grabber RTR tires. The tires work really well, but I will likely replace these with some RC4WD scale Super Swampers. Here are the wagon wheels: www.injora.com/products/4pcs-1-9-10-spoke-metal-beadlock-wheel-rims-for-1-10-rc-rock-crawler
I've since switched them to some older wheels and I'm using beadlock rings from Locked Up RC. See them here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EmRoj4BNUjs.html
Injora FAKE Canyon trails are get much less traction because the their inferior compound. They are nothing like the TRAXXAS! Superior views from your hike in the mountains! Koodo's!
Totally, I've been learning a lot about rubber compounds ever since I bought my first set of PL SuperSwampers. Prior to that, I only had experience with Element's General Grabbers and Injora CT's. The General Grabbers perform much better than the Injora tires. Unfortunately, I don't have the hobby funds to purchase multiple sets of premium tires. :( I'm working on it, though. Thanks for posting!! :)
the videos just keep getting better and better. nice views for sure. way to be prepared and loved the recovery… with drive shaft and try try again on pulverized stone respectively.
Thanks! 👍 I've added Google Earth Studio to my arsenal of tech tools; it's INCREDIBLE. You can create custom dynamic videos or canned templates; I've barely scratched the surface. I wish I had used it more prior to my visit so I could have researched other spots.
HOT!! I went early, so it wasn't bad in the morning, but by the time I got to the top it was 90+, and by the time I got back down to the parking lot it was 100+. Thanks for the comment!! :)
LOL, no. eBay special. :) I needed just one wheel; most brands or stores sell them in pairs. I had found a listing that sold them as 1's, 2's, or 4's. It was only $11 or something like that. Great question; thanks for posting!!
I toggle between wheelin my 1:1 built lifted jeep and my 1:10 crawlers. I get miles of walking/running over hilly terrain just chasing my 1:10 crawlers and it's been the best form of exercise I actually look forward to. Great video and filming. It was fun to watch while enjoying my morning coffee.
Thank you so much for the comment; it helps a lot! Yes, I certainly enjoy a simple hike, but I really like bringing my crawlers. It adds to the exercise and sparks a lot of great conversations along the way!! :) I hope to get a 1:1 off-roader some day!
Awesome views! Sedona is beautiful. Not surprised that the loose rock/dirt along the trail made for tough navigation. Do you remember what the total assent was from base to the summit you ended up at?
Thanks, 'Slaw! :) Sedona is around 4350ft. Bear Mountain summit is a little over 6400ft. and around 5 miles round trip. I believe I went 1.25 to maybe 1.5 miles, so based on some other sites I've researched, I may have ascended around 900-1000ft. I packed TOO MUCH stuff! My pack was around 20-25 pounds with both crawlers (I never even got out the 1/18th scale jobber) and all of the other necessities. You honestly don't need much, except for sunscreen, a good amount of water (the trail authorities recommend 1 gallon per person), and a couple of snacks. I WILL GO BACK ONE DAY!!! :)
YES! :) ...and they're great!! I actually talk about them with more detail in my Part 1 video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-j9O5VjmECdo.html No joke, probably a day or two before I posted the first video, Jesse had actually modified the mounts to be a little shorter so that you don't have to cut the Mojave back panel. LOL It was really no biggie, but he's definitely great to work with. :) Thanks for the post!!
Thanks for the comment @bobbyyoung770!! :) :) :) Yes, I was REALLY surprised at how well this performed right out of the box. It's quite a little truck!
Only thing I seen that's a weakness on that truck obviously the factory servos which were really fast for being Factory but burnt up within no time and then it has torque twist apparently now they're selling an axle for the rear end before you can flip it and hook it to the other output shaft on the rear of the transmission and be able to get rid of that torque twist but I think they only sell the booger in aluminum why would you have a rear aluminum axle in a plastic up front
Yeah, I try to remain a little ginger on the steering to keep the stock servo as long as I can, but I already have that high on the list for future upgrades. :) Given the exceptionally low weight of this tiny rig, it seems torque twist is pretty common. I agree, doesn't make sense to just do the rear; but at the same time, it doesn't make sense to turn a $165 truck into a $300+ truck plus another $100+ in other upgrades (unless you're intentionally doing something with it, like comps). I'm not knocking other guys that want to do that (go for it!), but I don't have an endless income, ad money, or sponsors, so I can put up with the torque twist and focus on the more affordable upgrades like brass hubs, wheels, etc. Otherwise, I'll put it toward my 1/10 rigs. I appreciate the comments!! Keep crawlin' !! :) :) :)
His faith in Jesus was a stronger testament!! He's been through a lot, so I've been grateful to express my friendship in this way. :) It was truly a blessing in my life.
Thanks for the sub!!! Yes, I have more videos a comin'!! Just got a couple of upgrade parts and I have new wheels on order. New content on the way!! :) :) :)
Very cool. Yeah, I see and hear a lot of good things about the #Furitek products on these little 18 rigs. It's a bit out of my budget at the moment; I'm going to change wheels to metal, add brass rings, brass hubs, stiffen up the steering linkage, and then likely a new 7KG servo. Thanks for the post!! More content on the way!!
Awesome! Glad you liked the video; THANKS for the post!! :) Yes, this is actually my friend's truck; I gave it to him in another video and I remixed some of the driving footage, so this is just that driving footage. Unfortunately, the battery was failing, even though it had a full charge, so we weren't able to run it as long as we had wanted. It's such a great value, though. You get SOOOOOO much right out of the box. If you end up getting one, the first things to upgrade are the links, but there are some cheap overseas links you can find on eBay for around $20 that would probably do the trick.
Great explained video 👍 we have a few Fusion SE in our rigs now and the performance is night and day. Its one of the first mods we make even before tyres (used to be our first change) as then we can run the trucks on a very stable platform and make tweaks to see what and where to make changes next. Thank you for sharing ❤
Yes, it's one of the best all-around upgrades you can make to an RTR and also a custom truck without breaking the bank. It gets me more curious about the AXE series FOC motors and ESC's, at least for the sake of engaging content. I suppose those are more application specific for the more serious hobbyists. :)
Yeah, mine is the 1800. Interesting comparison! I was curious about the 1200. Would you say that the 1800 is better for portals, because of the additional gears and directional load?
Awesome!! Yeah, the Ecto seems to have some good staying power. One of my newer rigs (Rock Pirates) started its life as an Ecto prior to me buying it and changing it up. It all boils back down to the chassis, as many of their models share the same underpinnings and details. Thanks for the post!!
I love the original chassis, which is still used on the Sendero HD and Knight-series trucks. This new SE chassis is great, too. The value is ridiculous, and they've dropped the price to $275!! It comes with inner fender liners, servo on axle, [slightly] slimmer axles, and an updated Stealth XF transmission for forward-mounted motors. It's a no-brainer in the crawler hobby. I hope you're able to get one! :)
YES!! :) I've heard of that method. I'm super curious to try it. Although, I'm not sure how it would turn out after it has already been painted. I DO have another Mojave II body that I might put it to good use. Thanks for the reminder and thanks for the post!!
Thank you!! The OG Sendero really put Element RC on the map for sure. Granted, Team Associated is already an 800lb gorilla in the RC hobby, but they've proven their business model with a great lineup of trucks. The SE is a great nod to the OG Sendero with some smart improvements of its own, including the forward motor position. That gives you more room for a custom interior. For less than $300, it's a steal!!
No, you can't. I believe they offer the highest value in scale RC trailing/crawling, except for maybe the Utron. I can't stand the looks of that truck. LOL :) Thanks for the comment!!
