I've been checking your channel for a review of the Basecamp since it came out, so I'm super glad to see this. I think this Basecamp, with its reconfigured transmission and motor placement, finally puts the SCX10 III back on the evolutionary path of its excellent two predecessors. I, too, felt that the original 10 IIIs gave up too much of the balance and simplicity that this line is known for - all for marketing features that the original pre-Horizon Hobby Axial engineers never would have chosen. I'm not necessarily in love with the body of this, but I'm super glad to see a single speed transmisson and mid/low mounted motor. Can't wait to see how it performs at your crawler park!
I can’t believe I have gone this whole time without subscribing. 🤦🏻♂️ just subscribed bud! Love your content! The base camp has definitely impressed me and with a couple mods it will hang with a trx4. Props to axial and at a lower price tag. 💪🏼
This video and your other base camp vs trx4 camp video is exactly what I've been looking for! Looking to purchase another crawler for my daughter. Good work
I really wish someone would just come out with a Tacoma gen 3 body licensed already!!!!! Lol. Axial missed a good opportunity there I think. Make it have options for lights and some bling and it would of looked sharp and they woulda sold a shit ton! Great video as always Francis. Looking forward to the 2nd. 👍
Both seem to be very similar in specs and performance! In my opinion, the choice for the TRX4 brings the benefits of a longer history of bullet proof construction and option parts everywhere. But in those fields the Axial has a lot of benefits too...
I have the scx10 iii jlu kit. One year later still box stock with great electronics and zero issues. Same tires as well and my friend has a few trx4s on hyrax tires and it keeps up with them with the full jlu body. Nothing has broken and we run 5 hour runs.
I just want to say thank you guys for being the first channel to cover this question..... I have never been so "underwhelmed" about an Axial release, and it looks like it was designed by committee (compared to their previous releases) I'm already tired of Horizon Hobbies' corporate bullshit, and especially considering the target market for this thing, consumers need an honest comparison. So thank you
@@RCReviewChannel I think it has to do with where portal axles have so much gear reduction.When you change over to straight axles and flip the gear I think it changes the gear ratio in the trans.Not for certain though.Can't wait for the comparison of the 2 trucks.
This is an entry level truck vehicle and most beginners like to work on things but never mess with electrical. As far as reversing the transmitter I would assume most beginners don’t have a programmable transmitter. I’m not sure about the boot camps stock transmitter if it has the capabilities to reverse. I don’t have a scx10 but hopefully one day.
@@RCReviewChannel I am not an expert on brushed motors, but some motors have built in advance timing, so if you run them in reverse it will be reduced timing. I believe standard 12t Traxxas has no significant advanced timing so it could run fine both directions, not really sure, on brushed erevo and emaxx they have reverse rotating 12t motor
@@RCReviewChannel Once the brushes are bedded in in one direction, the motor is much less effcient in reverse. Also, some esc's dont support reverse motor operation. That and it also changes the gearing in the transmission for more reduction when running straight axles since the portals have a good bit of reduction in them.
I despise Traxxas but I must admit that the TRX4 body looks better overall. On the other side The axial comes with far better electronics, just for that I'll keep the Axial. Both are still using "U" shaped frame beams... (That's funny if we think that the underrated Yikong Pro/Absima Khamba comes with one piece machined solid chassis). Not my cup of tea but acceptable to a certain degree. Good honest review and comparison, thanks. sir.
As usual one of the best review of this new car. I agree with all negative points of SCXIII, in fact I bought Gladiator only because my child like it... and finally is really cool ! I tried Proline Gladiator body... but is a toy.. too small for 1/10 chassis... a really strange mistake from Proline quality. Fortunately I found a better RGT Gladiator like body... but in any case Axial Gladiator is really better looking. I also agree that this cheap body is awful.. I don't understand why not place a bit more attention to the look... SCXII as many better bodies with a reasonable cost...
@@RCReviewChannel yes, mine come with metal horn and in Traxxas parts list shows that metal is stock and plastic optional. But even metal is not indestructible, me and my friend were abusing our trx4s and driving down the stairs full speed and my friend stripped metal horn, but servo is fine. I would rather change horn than entire servo
Muy buenas tardes Amigo como estas , bonito el vehiculo , tiene unas llantas grandes y se nota fuerte , gracias por este nuevo video nis mantienes actualizado , muchas gracias por tu tiempo saludos y exitos
Excellent review ! I’ve got an element , vanquish and Trx4 sport .. gotta say the Trx is so damn capable out of the box , I wish there was more comp oriented aftermarket for it but with a NWScaler Scattergun V2 chassis you can build more comp style
They both look great. The axial definitely has the edge as far as the details and body goes, and they have a better servo too (nothing is worse than those 2075’s 😂) but the trx4 has a better motor and esc which gives it more power and speed (and probably more control) and it has that infamous steering radius. I think the TRX4 is still king unless you want scale looks over performance.
I like the look of trx4, it looks like axial body is super flimsy. 2075 servo is not the best in any way, but I think it's enough for rtr car. I have bigger rc4wd tires, steel rims, some weight and still turns fine, even my UDR has plenty of power. While some cheap servos may have more torque, they tend to develop terrible play and slop in the gearing, including spektrum servos. Also relatively weak servo will not put a lot of stress on linkage and suspension
@@valuerc2664 that’s true, but when your looking to do crawling where you might get the wheels stuck on a rock or something the 2075 just doesn’t usually have it in it to get the truck out of there. I will say though that the Traxxas servos have been slowly getting better over the years.
@@MRMechanicRC yes, that's 100 correct, when you get stuck stock servo is weak. But personally I would never go with something ridiculously powerful like (true) 40 or 50kg. It will put a lot of stress on linkages and suspension. Trx4 doesn't have servo saver so a weak servo I guess is a substitute for it. I guess true 20kg servo would be a sweet spot.
The Trx 4 line of trucks are pretty well built they can take quite a bit of "driver errors" AKA spectacular Crashes before you do real damage.i have a few axial trucks as well also good trucks,most trucks need upgrades.We will see how the base camp hold up after some use.
Love your reviews. Haven’t found an answer to this so asking your expert advice….Is the Amewi RCX10 or the YK4103 the same as SCX2/3? Can it take Axial metal parts? I have one and can’t seem to find the metal upgrades. Would appreciate the help.
The servo arm on mine is metal. I just bought the TRX4 a week ago. I’m new to this category but isn’t it weird where the axle goes into the top portion of the portal it’s just wide open? Like the bearing is there and the CVD portion, I would think you’d want a boot there to keep dirt and stuff out.
I'm always little leery of a review praising something they got for free and I know that how this works with bigger channel and stuff but do put more faith in a review from someone who bought it with their own money.
Comparisons against the Sport were inevitable but I think Traxxas comes out ahead on this. Not really the point though. The Base Camp is obviously designed for beginners and as such, it has a lot going for it (ugly body aside). Where this vehicle will shine though, is as a 'base' for some crazy crawler projects that will likely surpass the SCX10 ii Builders Kit in popularity. In fact, I expect Axial to release a kit version that is bound to be the basis of plenty a comp crawler!
The Basecamp is $20 more than the TRX-4 Sport. If Axial/Horizon hoped to capture the trepidatious, money-conscious first-time buyer while almost asuring the purchase of both Smart Charger and Smart battery(s) as well; they failed. I WAS that "trepidatious, money-conscious" first time buyer 3 years ago. Today I have a TRX-4 Sport, several Traxxas iD batteries, an iD charger, and several sub $10 EC3, EC5 to iD adaptors.
Personally, I'm that buyer and leaning Axial, can already use the same batteries my senton and kraton use. So cheaper than the traxxas. Also Traxxas business practices are just scummy, I'd rather avoid that company anyways.
Another challenger to the TRX4 enters and fails. TRX4 forever. Axial still wins 1/24 with SCX24. I don’t get why the Basecamp has windows that are not only not clear but light gray. It’s like Axial wants you to throw it away.
This is definitely going to be the next vehicle on my crawler fleet. The body is definitely "blah" but it gets the job done. I will probably beat it to hell and then slap on an RC4WD Toyota body on it.
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That body really is bad 😂 I almost ordered one but didn’t pull the trigger because of how cheap it looks. Seems very capable. Wish they’d paid just a little more attention to the body though.
And they still have those hood pins, BUT I'll take an SCX10 over any Traxxs. I've owned two over priced Traxxs, one was a Defender and both were junk, absolute junk and will never touch their garbage ever again. ... Just my feelings, just my rant.
