I'm never building an SCX10II again. - Axial Basecamp Builder's Kit 

I totally agree with you. I own a couple of redcat gen 8's but kits are far better. You get to make them your own, instead of having a carbon copy of someone else's rig.

I just finished a gatekeeper kit and I'm building a scx10 pro atm

Agreed!

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Couldn't agree more!

Agreed!

Maybe we'll see one in the future. Who knows?

@scalebuildersguild I'll still be poor in the future mate 😂😂😂 cost of living keeps going up, but work doesn't pay me any more 😂

So busy! My poor wife only sees me at dinner time!

The first one is always free 😂. He'll be hooked in no time!

Wait and see!

That's awesome, glad you watched mine first!

@@scalebuildersguild No..... It's awesome you take the time to read and even respond to comments with so many followers.... Just don't read the comments in Josh's video! 😅🤣

He's been a bad influence on me too! Good luck with the builds!

Have fun!

I have a TRX Sport kit and 2 SCX10IIIs (portal kit and straight axle RTR) you really can't go wrong either way. TRX4 is beefier, a bit overbuilt, almost as much of a basher as a crawler. Tons of aftermarket support. SCX10III is a little more scale the axles are more realistic especially the straights. TRX4 kit is nice because the really monotonous stuff is already done for you (links and shocks) 10III you have to build e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g. I think the Vanquish kit has pre-built shocks and links like the Traxxas. A pair of shock pliers with a pivot ball tool really comes in handy for the Axial builds. There's not as much aftermarket brass for the straight axle 10III but I think diff covers and knuckles are the same as the new SCX10 Pro.

@@blastarrow5938 I do like the idea of it being stronger .

You can't really go wrong with either. It all comes down to portals or straight axles. If I had my choice (because I like to build) I would choose the BaseCamp. Thanks for watching!

Hope you enjoy it!

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That would be cool! Thanks for watching!

For what purpose?

@@scalebuildersguild just to clean it up

Go for it!

A good brushless system will add tons of wheelspeed! Something in the 2300kv range on 3S should do it. Thanks for watching and good luck!

@@scalebuildersguild Thank you

Stay tuned and thanks for watching!

No, entirely different chassis designs. No parts port over.

Thanks 🤘

Go for it! Just take your time and watch a lot of videos!

I need some clarification on what you mean by competition. If you're looking to SORRCA comp, then I don't think either of these would be my first choice. I'd go more bespoke with something like a Brazin chassis or something from TGH and make it scale from there.

@@scalebuildersguild I really accurate scale look with a hard body and interior and engine compartment and opening doors and whatnot. I have a class to call her right now that I will get no scale points toward because it's just built for performance

Thanks for your input and for watching!

The Pro is a comp chassis for one, with an entirely different drivetrain. The BaseCamp is a builders kit designed with scale in mind. Also comes with a mechanical dig unit, a traditional 3 gear transmission, etc. completely different from a SCX10III.

Nope. Different wheelbases. You’ll need different rear links.

Maybe if we’re in a Time Machine! 😂

Thanks for watching!

Not with the interior, but otherwise should fit.

@@scalebuildersguild Would this transmission be more reliable than the one in the jlu kit? I've decided on the jlu 10.3 kit. And what would it take to swap from one trans to the other, just a skid and trans? I don't plan on ever using dig or 2-speed. Had a trx4 and never used any of its extra features. Thanks

Yes it does, check all the bags, it should be there with the transmission assembly!

@scalebuildersguild I also bought the Hobbywing fusion SC 1200kv motor for the slow crawl performance! and on budget! after checking out reviews on RU-vid! Unfortunately we don't get these in India so easily and I need to get all the stuff from the US. Wish I lived in the US..hahaha. Infact I wanted the Redcat Ascent Fusion. The customs in India will rip me off with 100% duty. Sad

I love kits!

I sure have. What you lose in breakover angle, you gain in steering radius!

@@scalebuildersguild If I use the shorter links Axial has. Speficially for the 11.4. Do you know what else needs to be done?

I'd say it's easier for sure!

Eastern Europe, no longer available. Thanks for watching!

Yes, trim the mount to fit. I had the same issue with Reefs.

I removed the divider, and used the rubber mounts that came with the servo to lift it up a bit. Also seems like a spacer is needed on the steering link at the aluminum arm.

Yes! Thanks for watching!

Not available anymore. Thanks for watching!

I prefer building kits as well, but RTRs are a great way to get into the hobby and for people that aren't interested in building!

Hi! Not quite the same as building with lego, but it's definitely fun!

Appreciate that!

Yes, 100 series.

I got it from a vendor in Eastern Europe 6 years ago. It's no longer available and it took 2 years of hassling him to get it!

Ask Josh, I got it from him.

Hmm, thats true. Comparing it to the Straight axle SE, the Basecamp kit gets: Metal Links, Metal shocks, dig. But with the SE you get the StealthXF transmission which has a forward mounted motor. And well, its am RTR so you can at least drive it while you upgrade. Only saving like 30, that's maybe a pair or tires. Orrrr, you can spend like 330 and get a Redcat Gen 8V2. Or even yet, this month on certain days get the Gen 9 for ~330. Has metal links, bearings, 2 speed, and is an RTR. Idk weather to call it a good value compared to those, however, at 120 less than the RTR basecamp that seems like a pretty good deal.

Glad you enjoyed!

I noticed that too

Considering I made the sliders to fit the pro, you could make it to fit just about anything with a 12.3” wheelbase.

@@scalebuildersguild I'll stick with a pro then 😊👍

Yes, it comes with the Dig unit. I mention that in the video.

@@scalebuildersguild you were talking about the dig unit and how you'd already used it earlier in the week in the different truck but you did not actually say that it came with the dig unit.

@@christophermears7738 I don't know how you got that. I show it installed on the truck and mention what servo I'm using with the dig. Regardless, it's included.

@@scalebuildersguild definitely going to be a kit I'm going to have to pick up in the future. I'm not sure how I missed it and you video how everything is awesome and comes with The dig unit. It kind of make it a deal-breaker if it didn't come with it just my two cents from a crazy man from Maine LOL

Because it's not technically an SCX10III, as that features a forward mounted motor and transmission. I think by having a secondary model that uses different designs warrants a different naming structure.

@@scalebuildersguild yeah i guess your right the transmission is a big enough difference from the RTR scx10.3's

I got it from the Eastern Europe five years ago. Short run, no longer available.

I bought it six years ago from a shady guy in Eastern Europe. It took me nearly two years of nagging to get it. I wouldn’t imagine there’s any more out there.

@@scalebuildersguild wow. what a great story.. would love to do a replica of my 100 series. thanks anyways 😎.

Sorry. Hi guys, I would like to change the shock absorbers on my Scx10II because the standard ones continually leak oil and don't work well. What can I mount?

Vanquish S8E’s!

thanks, you are very kind. I have the phoenix still in the box to be assembled (I will assemble it soon). I mounted the "Builders Bundle Kit" does it fit the S8E shock absorbers???

For $30 you get stainless links and pivot balls, plastic compounds firmer than al dente pasta, machined ring gears, and metal gears in the transmission. Not to mention actual aluminum bodied shocks… base camp builders kit seems like a bargain to me.

Fair enough. Thanks for watching!

Smells good! Thanks for watching 😂