Worth it? Axial Base Camp SCX10-III 

My observations are that it’s $20 more than a Traxxas TRX4 Sport and more than the Element Enduro, they dropped the forward motor mount and are giving yet another center mounted transmission design (Why?). Axial’s transmissions and which ones which is already confusing. I can do without the dig or 2speed, but they could have just made a simplified forward one. They got rid of the 3in1 ESC receiver combo which is a good idea as you had to drop more electronics and get a receiver if you wanted to upgrade. I think maybe they figured out their clickety mcclackerson forward transmission couldn’t be salvaged

Do a budget build off with SBG. 👍

Oh cool. Axial made a element enduro sendero.

I’m actually impressed with what you get for the money I could see running it almost as is without having to replace a lot to suit my taste or because of durability issues, I’d still be dumping most of the electronics but I use a Spectrum system for my crawlers so RX wouldn’t end up in the bin but likely find itself in a different project. Obviously they are going after the TRX4 Sport. well have to see how it sells vs TRX4 and Element

Axial pulled a typical Traxxas move on this one. Show up late to the game, make what appears to be a cheaper vehicle, and come in at a higher price point. Great idea, but totally missed the mark.

Portal axle element enduro it feels like. One of the first mods to that was remove/modify the bumpers. Also thanks for running the gates, ran some gates for the first time the other week, and I've owned my crawler for 3 years now? It's quite fun forcing mates to run the exact same track you're taking haha.

Always appreciate your videos and opinions. The more I see this truck the more I like it. If you have the time do a build series on it. Just a thought. Many thanks for the effort you put into the channel. Has helped in my (and families) RC journey. Cheers!!!

This truck in an rtr form is decent but dollar for dollar I still think the trx4 sport is the better value... however, if they offer this as a raw builders kit I'll buy one. I wish they had skipped out on the licensed bumpers and wheels and lowered the cost around 30ish dollars to really compete and beat the trx4.. the aftermarket support for the traxxas is also substantially better. I hope this plain Jane theme hangs around a while. All of the fancy half working click clack stuff is exactly why I haven't gotten a 10.3 as of yet....

I like the more simplistic design of this over the original 10.3, there are things that people will complain about but this could be a decent replacement for the 10.2. would be nice for a kit but we know that probably isn't going to happen but a roller will help fill that void and wouldn't be a strain of anything extra on manufacturing and not too bad for the LHS to carry

Okay, I am ready to see a box stock Base Camp VS Sport ;}

Nice scenery mate. Not a fan of that body but I’m amazed it’s not another jeep from axial tbh 🤷‍♂️😉

They call it a 5 gear transmission, it's technically a 4 gear. One is a step gear, that allows the switch to 3 gear type. if it were a true 5 gear type (all 5 gears inline then a switch to 3 gear would not change the rotation (reversing the movement). All racing buggy manufacturers have this type of switching (either with a new case or a secondary gear mount). so in mid motor config they can have proper rotation to allow motor on the proper side so the feel in the air (control over rotation of the vehicle) is the same from real motor (3 gear) to mid motor (4 gear). I'm not dunking on it, it's a solid solution for those who don't like dropped axle types. Just pointing out the step gear is probably one piece so though different tooth count, it is not two gears. Axial just made it confusing, Till you showed the transmission, I was trying to figure out how 5 gear to 3 gear was going to reverse rotation (FYI It doesn't). Axial needs to call it what it is a 4 gear stepped reversible transmission

think we need the comparison or Element Sendero HD or Ecto, This and the TRX sport.

Looking at the running video it seems like the foams are way stiff. I see no flex in the tires. Great for side hills but doing the R35 tires a disservice in the climbs. Perhaps some vent holes would help.

For a base truck, it will get the job done. It really needs more weight over the front.

I've been having trouble deciding on what 1/10 rtr trail rig to purchase this summer. I have an SCX24 Gladiator and love it. I get what Axial was going for with this rig, however I still like the SCX10III Early Bronco more. I'm thinking I may puchase the Early Bronco. But, I'll probably just get the Redcat GEN8 V2 because of the inner fenders, body mounting system, more forward weight bias and price point(with battery & charger) for starting out in RC.

Motor ESC swap to HW 1080 and Holmes 13T 550 can, links to VP and servo, just go large. LOL... Body, buy the clear and sticker it up with Tacoma stickers... Tires and Wheels? Go nuts. LOL

I can't say its the worst thing I've seen Axial do, but nothing about it really excites me. It feels like an answer to a question nobody asked.

"Excuse me waiter? Can I get a side of tire sauce to go with my order?" I like it, but the 5 gear seems like a gimmick instead of just making the top shaft longer to fit the spur on either side if the trans, and flipping it.

Welcome to the world of Traxxas!!! 😈

A good “base” to build a rig on w/ more garbage Horizon electronics. Maybe we’ll get lucky and they’ll offer a roller? Nice review.

I've been out of the rc game a few years. I had a scx10 and wraith which apparently are now both discontinued. Do you have a comparison vid on the 10.2 vs 10.3? I picked up a scx24 and want to pick up a 1/10 again too

On full turning lock does the tyre rub against the underneath link bar? Also are the electronics waterproof out of then box?

Definitely not the same Falken Wild Peaks that come on the Early Ford Bronco. These seem way nicer.

they still missed the price point imo still more expensive than an enduro or a trx-4 sport. I hope they make another builders kit and keep it around the same price point as the first one.

Cool spot! Weight comparison to a Trx4 sport? What’s that other rig under your Gladiator?

Hello from southeast alaska do you have any stickers for my rock crawlers?

That bumper needs a bit more "Break-In"

They could use a softer rubber and foam

I kinda like it !

With as much as it carries that front tire they should have named it the “Axial Trike”

esc looks like a HobbyWing 1060

What would you recommend when it come to trail truck kits? I have been looking at the phoenix, the trail king and some of the rc4wd. I want something that I would be able to hike with but also potentially compete with. Any thoughts?

Falken eh?

Build kits! We need them back. I rather have the better/best offer of their OEM then to pay for China shit parts and paid China laborers. We end up building our RTR anyways because it was built wrong and thrown together during a bowl of fried rice. I miss the AX10 build days!

Almost 400 dollars ain’t cheap lol

stupid tires, shame...

Can you drop me a pin on Google where you were crawling? Looks like some nice rock 👌

Interesting on the gearing! I wish they had included that info in the manual. Thanks for doing the heavy lifting, Josh.

Yes it’s ugly as sin lol BUT It’s supposed to be cheap guys ! It’s for beginners just to get you going to get your foot in the door!

If they were trying to budge the TRX4 sport as a budget option they missed by a huge margin. Its $20 more expensive and has no where near the aftermarket support as the TRX4. Honestly if they would have stuck with the old 3 gear trans with straight axles this would have been a better sell.

I agree with others. I want a builder's kit or a roller. I might get one and put a deadbolt body on it. Black window stickers would look much better then the silver imo.

Trx4 sport from axial

I actually think Axial made a smart decision with this truck. It's essentially a rtr builders kit. I bet the sell a bunch of these. The haters will no doubt be out to add their 2cents but then again aren't they always...

Well this explains getting rid of the SCX10.2 raw builders kits so cheap. I'm guessing we will see a builders kit based on this turd.

Nice! Here's hoping for a kit version, very interesting for custom builds. If not a kit version, then at least an ARTR (almost ready to run) without the electronics, so builders can chose their own.

What is it with Axial and all this trash? Just re re the Yeti. SCX24 was the last good release.

Why did I sit here and watch this ?????? I'll never buy one.

TRX4 Sport was released May 2018. To see Axial issue a "me too" 4 years later, and at a higher price point is very disappointing. Enduro, GEN8V2 and TRX4 Sport are all competitors that offer a lower price point. Why purchase this unless you are an Axial fan? Transmission choice is terrible. Keep it simple Axial! 3 gear transmission with forward mounted motor. Have to say I am surprised they didn't use a Jeep Comanche body.

WIGGLE WIGGLE WIGGLE

Overpriced scx10-2 with portals and a different transmission. Meh. I'll stick to my og scx10

That's ridiculous at that price point. If they want to go budget, just offer a III Kit without bodyset! But this release is like 3 steps back down the cliff 🤦🏻‍♂️

This is only $40 more than an rtr 10.2 honcho… considering the honcho has dog bones, plastic links, sintered axle gears, and essentially friction shocks, I know which one I would buy.

Looks like you ordered a Trx4 from wish lol

Anyone still have an original SCX10? I got mine cheap when the SCX10ii came out. It's ancient for an RC but still works great.

yeah I'm not too impressed with this one ..... after all the good stuff Axial launched in the last 1.5 years I'm shocked that they would do something like this. Love the name :) Base Camp

Could have Matt done better at Nats than 100th with this truck? If so could the 10 year old gir have beaten Matt with this truck?

Do you think we are starting to see a push for productivity from horizon have an effect on quality of design and craftsmanship? Also is Axial racing retaining full creative rights to their products?

- Just "buy" another set (4) of these FALKEN "variants", you can afford it !!! - No "need" to heat-up & un-glue those nice tires, from those rims !!!! 🤨..... ...😩 Noooo !!!! "Don't "do it", Josh !!! .......(🙈) ...it's "NOT" happening !!!.....

Wow a $400 scale crawler that is stripped down. Never seen one of these before😂😂😂😂😜😜😜

If they can pay someone to put the window stickers on! Why can’t They pay someone to Take stickers off after The paint drys on the Inside! A body that rubs On tires RTR out of the Box! At least Element RC Tires are easy to remove And replace! How much Money in labor and glue Did Axial pay factory to Mount tires on wheels? Can’t wait for version 2 Of this truck! AXIAL BASE CAMP 2 Coming in 2023

"PROS".....uhhh...!! #[zero]✓... 😔 "CONS"...YOU BOUGHT THIS TRUCK !!!!! 🤣😂😭

Looks so cheap

So axial released a Scx10 version that is backwards in quality and features….🤷🏼 why?

Introducing a great vehicle!😊👍🏻👍🏻

Just picked this one up, did some body trimming before first run. Curious how it will do against my trx4 sport

Turns that skid plate around or make one if that tranny is reversible. Added motor forward weight Benefit not huge but I remember your idk maybe first deadbolt/honcho build and you saying every little bit adds up to a capable rig.

Pretty lame release..... Hope they put the Deadbolt II back on blowout sale....would snatch that up before this one.

Perfect place to medicate and just goto that happy place of Zen Crawl Mode goodness.

The new trucks like it did pretty good. Great video Brother keep up the great work

My daughter already found the switch and is running at 100% and treating hers like a Rock bouncer. 😂

The biggest advantage towards this instead of a TRX Sport is, this thing has some steering angle.

- JOSH, is like FOX NEWS... "FAIR & BALANCED" !!!! 😆😂🤣😆👍

How does this truck compare to the axial wraith 1.9? Literally cannot find any sort of comparison

When you say re-gear on minute 12:31, what gear part is used for that? how is that done? I want to modify to straight axles but cant find any instructions for gear mod

"DO NOT BUY THE 1ST BATCH OF THESE" ...don't be a "TEST DUMMY" !!!!! 😯

Going to wait for the kit version that I’m sure it coming to just pick electronics and body put of the gate.

It almost like an updated 10ii

looks like great intro to hobby rig, very upgradable. but some of those parts look bare minimum. looks like Element might have nice parts per dollar... but... Just what ya need. none of the extra

Finally succumbed to the goofy face thumbnails.. 🙄

if no one's going to say it I will.... does that not look like the proline metric body???

Element is alot beqtter. Trx4 has better quality and more reliable hardware wise.

Great video Josh. Hopefully Axial releases this as an even more affordable kit version. This truck might be a great contender for a budget build between you and Matt.

The SLT3 throttle limiter does not limit reverse though...😂

From the comments, looks like someone needs to do a TRX4 head-to-head. Brother, if I'm ever out on the rock with you, please tell me to shut up if I start asking you questions in the middle of a video session.

Kinda makes me think Axial made a Element Enduro that has portals. Not saying that’s bad. I’ll order one and see what this is like.

Think this might discontinue 10.2? I would’ve liked to see clear windows myself. Good unboxing and review.

**OVERALL GEAR RATIO... [ 10.65:1 ]** 🤔.......!!??

My trx4 sport is looking at me and saying don't you dare lol

The window stickers look like the window masks and I can't get over that 😂

Where do you crawl, with this truck?

scx10 2.5? is not a acx10.2 and is not a scx10.3

The first thing I do is take parts off when I buy a new rc, so this in my eyes is perfect.

Seems expensive for what you get.

$20 isn't that big a difference between this and the Traxxas Sport...but it's enough.

Look at that. A trail truck from 2015.

Trx4 sport copy cat much

Great review. I do think that this truck has potential. But.... alot of money will have to be spent to bring to a great level. In my opinion. Then your getting to a pheonix level. I think Matt had a good point by saying this would be a great builders kit. Add a few things, and take a number if things away. That chassis is not bad. Though I like my forward mounting motor and trans in my 10.3 Haha. Vanquish vfd twin is better but hahaha. Body is ugly.. haha.

Hey Josh what part of Folsom is that?

It’s truck 👍😂