Mega micro crawler course - RC4WD Gelande 1/18 D90 vs Axial SCX24 Jeep vs Kyosho Mini-Z 4x4 Jimny 

Thanks! I designed the whole course to be modular/movable so I can slide all the components into my furnace room when the family needs the basement back :)

Keep asking her 😅😅

Yeah these mini crawlers are dangerous it’s hard to stop collecting them 😂

@@karlsrcvideos2680 I just got one 5 days ago and already have 3 more on order. And still can't get enough. Who needs crack Qucain when you have RC. HAHAHAHA

As a 1st time crawler buyer, which one do you prefer? I like the kyosho mini because of the size. Does it come with lights?

@@MelbourneExclusive0 I have 3 SCX24. I don't have a Mini Z yet. They look really really REALLY scale. But I'm not a fan of running AAA batteries. And at 200 dollars I can buy almost 2 Deadbolts. One for me and one for a friend. Don't get me wrong I plan on getting a Mini Z this Christmas when My local shop I've been going to since 1986 brings some in. In the long run get what you like and what you can afford. Keep in mind that you might want to modify it in the future so make sure it has aftermarket support if you want to go that route. And it's important to be able to buy replacement parts if things burn out or break.

@@jiakabery3550 thanks I'll to with the scx24

It has upgrades for probably 100 bucks...

Thanks, and yeah they’re so much fun to drive :)

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Yeah the Mini-Z is so nimble it’s perfect for this kind of course. I was amazed it could get over the parallel bump section because I designed that for the exact width of the SCX24. The only real issues it has is ground clearance from the small tires. The RC4WD was definitely the least elegant on this course between the electronics + drivetrain slop. I find it’s more at home & capable on a dirt/grass course, especially now that I’ve installed larger tires and the Crawlster kit.

@@karlsrcvideos2680 The RC4WD is super heavy, also the body is super heavy with interior, this is for sure a reason for its performance. Still did not upgrade my D90... but will. Should check the weight of the D90 (will do later), I am sure it is at least twice as heavy as the Mini-Z. BTW: If you want a Mini-Z with higher clearance, buy the 4Runner ;) I highly prefer the Suzuki, love it. I made oil-filled shocks for it (out or original shocks), which work awsome. Highly recommended (have a video on my channel about the how to). Love your comparision-videos! But people are so "SCX24 fanboys"... thats what I do not like in the comments, they do not even mention that is has upgrades for probably the same price as the RtR and still tell "SCX24 is best" ;-)

I was a little disappointed with the D90's stock performance on the indoor course, but now that I've had a chance to install some upgrades and take it outside I find the size/weight is actually quite nice for backyard/trail crawling. The handling & articulation can be improved a lot with the Crawlster kit (www.crawlster.de/international/d18-tuningkit/ ) but even with that and a new ESC the weight & drivetrain slop will make it lose to the SCX24 on anything slow/technical.

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Thanks! I actually upgraded the servo & steering linkage in the SCX24 + the link/arm in the Gelande after this video and only then realized how bad they were out of the box :P

Thanks! and yeah the only mod was trimming the front bumper - the tires rub slightly on the inner fender/bumper when turning full lock. It's a bit lacking in ground clearance but it's so nimble and precise I was surprised what it could do with the right line :)

I love them both - I'd say this kind of technical course is the ideal setting for the Mini-Z. So if you plan mostly crawling indoors/on homemade courses it's great fun but SCX24 definitely better outside in longer grass/dirt etc. I agree with AAA's - when I want a quick drive I usually grab the kyosho just because it's convenient always having a spare set of batteries around.

@@karlsrcvideos2680 it would be for a coarse I make in the basement (good practice for when I build a modle railroad with mountains and trees etc.. the kyosho just looks, well, less toyish, and seems to drive that way as well. Gonna get the new jeep from kyosho in white.

They all have very different strengths & weaknesses so I love them all :) The SCX24 is probably the most versatile overall - I just picked up a C10 that I'm converting to a rock racer - but the Gelande is more fun outside and the Mini-Z is great for slow/technical crawling.

Thanks! The band is Unicorn Heads - I use a lot of their music because they're in the RU-vid royalty-free audio library. This is the song during the Jimny section: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wfUUhxaIDGk.html

Thanks! It definitely took the most tries to find the right lines - made for a fun challenge though, have to drive it much more slowly and carefully like real rock crawling.

Straight out of the box I’d choose the Mini-Z - though if you spent the price difference on upgrades for the SCX24 it would be the more capable one. It depends whether you see yourself upgrading (and/or just enjoy tinkering) vs keeping it relatively stock. The other main difference is that the Mini-Z is best on indoor courses vs SCX24 can handle dirt/grass much more easily, so consider where you’ll be driving most of the time.

@@karlsrcvideos2680 thank you for the answer!

No spacers on the jeep - the RC4WD Rok Lox are just 3mm wider than the stock tires (20mm instead of 17mm). If you like the look the RC4WD Rock Creepers are the widest option at 22mm.

Karl's RC Videos thank you so much for the quick response, i am going with the RC4WD black stamped steel wheels and the Rock Crusher 1.0" Micro Crawler Tires , i hope that the clearance will be ok for the steering on the Axial scx24 jeep 🤪

Bachir Battache Those should fit nicely as they’re the same dimensions as the Rok Lox - since the stock tires are so large only ones that require modification to fit are the Scramblers and MTRs

Thanks! Almost everything is made from scrap wood/bamboo and other junk from my garage. Bridge/ramp sections are simple to make using the double floor lashing technique: vimeo.com/119775402

Sold here or check your local hobby shop: store.rc4wd.com/RC4WD-118-Gelande-II-RTR-wD90-Body-Set-Blue_p_6851.html

Yeah it's the most modified of the 3 - performance mods are listed at 4:44 (hot-racing shocks and brass diff cover, rc4wd wheels and tires), if you mean the cosmetic mods the roof rack/ladder/snorkel is cchand and front bumper is from hot-racing.

That would be amazing - definitely something I'd like to add down the road. Right now I do 100% of my filming/editing etc with just my iPhone.

It depends where you're driving but overall I'd say the SCX24 just because of the price, performance, and upgrade options. For exclusively outdoor/trail driving the RC4WD is really fun with its more scale weight and feel. If you were only making an indoor course with books/legos or something the Mini-Z would be my choice because it's so nimble and precise.

Yeah this should be everything: -RC4WD Stamped Steel Wheels -RC4WD Rok Lox tires -Hot-Racing Aluminum Shocks - stiff spring option and dampened with green slime + 35k cst oil -Hot-Racing Brass differential cover -Emax ES08MD servo* -Hot-Racing emax servo mount* -Hot-Racing Aluminum steering linkage* -Hot-Racing bumper -Cchand roof rack/ladder -Other scale accessories from tiny4x4.com *I have the servo/steering upgraded now but both were stock for this video (hence the poor turning radius lol)

@@karlsrcvideos2680 thanks! It looks amazing!

The SCX24 has these shocks: hot-racing.com/?partnumber=SXTF326R01;c=1432 which I dampened with some 35k cst oil and some Green Slime (www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-factory-team-green-slime-asc1105/p3068)

I have a gelande and a shock separated while my daughter was running and the internal spring shot off into the canyon. Took another apart to find a small spring similar to what you’d see in a pen. Sacrificed 2 pens for equal bounce and it’s good as new

@@karlsrcvideos2680 any info on exactly how to add oil and slime to shock ?