The FMS FCX24 stuff is worthy of a look, too. The two speed really makes great use of the 050. The LC80 has to be about the best performing licensed 18th scale I've seen released yet. I bought one of your 050 44T right when they hit the streets, I just threw that motor into a diecast rig that weighs 1lb 9.7oz and it just screams right along and low speed crawls just as well. I think you need to design and build a chassis that will do 5" 90 degree breakovers with ease. There are a few 24 comp companies that have some stuff to offer. Seems like you could dig yourself a nice little niche with some Holmes parts.
Micros and minis are super popular. Most commonly the SCX24 and TRX4m, the Redcat Ascent 18 took off like a rocket and now the CR18P from Hobbyplus. The FMS FCX24 and FCX18 are also popular. People seem to use the SCX24 platform for scratch builds and TRX4m for all around use from scale trail to comp. Furitek is probably the top dog in the small scale brushless game, Injora just dropped an outrunner with ESC combo for like $60 but it lacks features from what I've seen. I think alot of people gravitate to Furitek because of their app to tune with the built in Bluetooth module on their ESCs, but they go for a premium price point. I think a mid budget drop in system would sell a ton, kinda like what Injora is going for with theirs, but with a Holmes twist and some good tune ability. I'm super stoked to see what you come up with for the small scale segment!
SUPER excited to see what can come to the market from Holmes for the micros! Personally have a lot more SCX24s than any other, but also many competitors in the micro game now. FMS, HobbyPlus, Furitek, Traxxas, Axial, Carisma, Element, etc.
For the 050 motors to fit the SCX24. All you have to do is trim the battery tray a little. With a different skid, you can flip the transmission and run bigger motors. Sliders take place of electronics trays on my micros. It allows you to lower the ESC/Rx/lipo. MOFO RC or Furitek have the deepest motor/motor plate product inventory for these micros. I'm running mainly MOFO motors in all of my minis/micros. Brushed or brushless. They have a motor to fit your build. One rig has a Furitek Micro Komodo brushless outrunner. Looking forward to what you'll bring to the market for these micros and minis. Especially brushless motors. I have: 2-TRX-4M 2-FCX18 4-SCX24
Hell yeah! Can't wait to see what you come up with. I am big fan of Micro Crawlers. You can crawler anywhere, from your hotel room, to backyard or to some far out location. You'll be surprise how a pile of rocks in your local park can be super challenging to crawl on. I do own one of your 050 motors, it's a "go to" in the micro world for brushless motors. My comp rigs are super light and have forward weight bias vs my trial and "go to" rigs are super heavy, slow crawling with some with speed. I have never owned a box stock SCX24 or 4M, so my knowledge is somewhat limited when it comes to stock stuff. But when I installed your 050, I have a factory looking plate with 4 slotted holes in a rectangular layout. I believe stock is 2 holes across from each other. Other companies include a motor plate, some with 9mm or 12mm bolt spacing. I haven'y measure stock, but it might be a different bolt spacing. No one cares about the stock battery tray. I would focus on bolting up your brushless motors to a 9mm or 12mm bolt spacing. That way, people who are already invested into a brushless, them can just swap out the motor and not a motor plate and motor. We usually move them forward or on the slider or up front towards the servo. I have over 20 different micro crawlers from the SCX24 platform to the 4M platform. SCX24 has way more aftermarket support than the 4M, there are more comps just for SCX24s. The 24 scene is like the 10th scale scene when it comes to Axial based mods vs Traxxas based mods. I hope that puts things into perspective. Other brands like FMS, which is like RC4WD, super scale, but not as capable. FMS just released the FCX24M, it comes with a 2-speed, straight axles (no portals), ring & pinion, hardbody and tons of scale add-ons for around $100. The cool thing is that the FCX24M shares the same bolt pattern skid plate to frame rail as an SCX24, so adding a 2-speed is going to be fun. The Micro scene really needs an IFS, trophy truck RTR-ish type. Just a thought of doing something different. Furitek really cornered the brushless market in the Micro world. The scene is more considered a Micro than Mini. Mini is more in the Kyosho Mini-Zs. I have two Mini-Z and they are poopy when it comes to performance. Super scale, but even with all the mods, the Mini-Z is not worth it. I look forward to what you come up with. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions.
Yep now is the time for mini crawlers they have been improving at a fast rate & it’s not slowing down. When they first came out it was kind of a novelty but I think the SCX24 kinda opened up the door & right away the aftermarket for parts just took off. But motors & servos where entry level & not good at all but now the parts have really improved especially more recently now we have features you would only see in a 1:10 scale rig like brushless set ups & servos & 2 speed. My first RC was the first edition SCX JLU & I actually have a brushless motor in it but it’s painful slow. I upgraded everything on it but when I got my first 1:10 scale that was it I didn’t get anymore mini crawlers & pretty much just ran 1:10 scale from then on. But now after getting a FMS mini with 2speed & it could also slow crawl very smooth even with the brushed motor. After that I’ve been back into minis a lot & have 1:24 & 1:18 scale now. My favorite is the 1:18 crawlers FMS has some very good ones & Furitek also has some nice RTR’s like the Fury wagon. Recently Hobby Plus put out a 1:18 LCG rig 2speed brushless motor & it’s one of the first LCG RTR’s to come out. I’d say the TRXM is more popular then the SCX24 mostly because it’s a 1:18 rig but the SCX has a huge following & a lot of people are building custom 24’s. One of my favorites is the UTB 18 I have a brushless set up & full size LG servo in it. It’s definitely bigger then 1:18 but you can get tons of upgrade parts. Overall mini crawlers need more servo options including brushless & good motors but mostly esc’s are needed. You can have a great motor but the esc controls it so that’s where even the current systems don’t feel as smooth as let’s say a 1:10 scale brushless system. So to start minis came out to fill a niche & brought more people onto the hobby but now the enthusiast already in the hobby are getting into them & building minis that’s the difference it’s not just a fad real RC enthusiast are getting into them & doing a lot of custom builds. I just just the TRXM Ford F-150 High Trail & have low speed metal gears in it aftermarket motor & servo metal beadlocks etc. From experience the M is probably the most popular but has the worst electronics of any of them. It’ll be the first things many people will change everything else is solid & the High Trail Edition from my experience is the best form of the M. 👍 Happy building whatever it is you are coming out with will definitely hit a hot market but we Need Servos! 😉🙌
SCX24 is by the most popular for the 1/24 scale. Biggest motor competitors are the Furitek Mini Komodo & Cedar and the Mofo NanoBam v2, ROP & SMP. Both also have very tuneable ESCs that work well with their motors. The easier a motor can drop in and remain forward in the chassis, the better. Btw, cool song at the end.
Yeah, that would be awesome. I’ve got about 20 of the 1/24 scale and about eight or 9 of 1/18 scale between axial and FMS has been becoming my favorite. I’ll watch out for anything you come out with for our minis.👍👍😎
I’m stoked you’re getting into the small scale game. I’m really bullish on the trx4m but I’ve not had an scx24 to mess with yet. I have a build Planned for one just waiting on some parts to show up.
I can't wait to see what you come up with brother, old man winter will be here soon !!!! I enjoy them scx24's the deadbolt is by far my favorite, I do have the c10 just love the deadbolt. I do plan on grabbing a trx4 m, just holding off a wee bit more for a possible new body. Love that f150 for sure!!
i run all HH motors in my tenth scale rigs. so seeing you possibly getting a brushless option for micro rigs, it gets me excited. look forward to seeing what happens.!!
I have an axial scx24 and my son has the tr4m, i haven't done any hop ups to the motors yet, but i like them to occupy our time when its too hot outside
The SCX24s and TRX4Ms are crazy popular. The latter takes those 180 sized motors stock. Definitely would be interested in a brushless setup for either of those trucks
Yeah our channel is only micro rigs. This is great news hopefully be available for us in the UK, we own the largest scaled indoor minicrawler course in the UK and possibly Europe and absolutely love the micro scale rc scene 🤘
Scx24 as a system is king. I’d say most people into micros don’t really use axial original stuff but scratch build them. Me personally have one fms and Traxxas each but like 10 “scx24s”. Look into what the competition is doing, but make it better. Mofo, hardpark and littleguy are a few that comes to mind.
2xTraxxas 4xFms 17xAxial the collection never stops. To be honest I've only ever bought 4 micro rigs. With so many parts available I just build em full custom 👍🤠👍
I have several crawlers in all scales, but I will admit the TRX4m is my go-to for everyday. I have a very large course in my backyard my my minis. My larger scales are mainly for trailing at parks.
Our house has 3 SCX24s so we can crawl inside or out no matter the weather in Vacationland. If the TRX4M platform had been out sooner, we probably would have gone that route instead, but we are vested in the SCX24 now. So much so I just ordered a new motor mount so I can try a Holmes 050 in one of our rigs. Hopefully that will tie us over until your new system is released. Thanks, can’t wait!
I’m preferring the 1/18 size because they can be used inside and out. I use my mini’s way more than my 1/10 because there so many more places I can use them. I have 5 minis and no scx24’s. I used to have minis many years ago, but the quality and tech in the newest are worlds better than 10-15 years ago. If it matters I have 2 fms fcx”24”, Fx118, Hobbyplus van and Ascent 18. I still have my Losi Micro (1/32)with worm gears(I personally dislike worm gears), I think and hope mini/micros are here to stay this time. Yes to good motors for minis!
Honestly you should make a brushless to fit a hardpark trans and comp set up vs the factory the Chinese brands have the stock guys covered and I'd love a premium brushless that the pinnion doesn't strip off of
There is nothing different on the scx24. The motor can't be too big diameter for the hardpark transmission or it won't fit. The Cedar motor with the furitek esc works really well. The slow crawl is awesome. Just to spendy.
John, if you want, I can send you a truck for testing with the furitek cedar motor and python esc. It has a hardpark transmission on lgrp axles. It's a great little truck?
My favorite mini is the Redcat Ascent18. Hands down my best performer after a few updates and we could definitely use more brushless options. Basically the same motor as a TRX4M with a different pinion gear. The CR18P Evo Pro is probably my next favorite. The 24s are just too small for me.
Me personally I love micros scx24's to be exact I have 15 of them and I don't plan on stopping there! I am very interested in seeing what you come up with for micros I love your products I'm currently running one of your Holmes Hobbies Hv150 micro servo and love it super strong! And im also running the Holmes Hobbies 380 revolver in my UTB18 Capra great motor!
Power wagon or gladiator don’t need the tray trimmed. The deadbolt and jeep need modifications along with the c-10 and bronco. That’s for the 050 brushed motors. I’m running furitek stuff cause that’s all that was available when I built them. 2 versions. One for crawling and one for speed is all that’s really needed for the mini. Either you build a crawler or a mini basher.
2 utb18s, one comp 1.9, and one scale basher. 3 scx24, one comp chassis, one lightly modded, and one bone stock. Here in AZ summers, some indoor options are a must.
Other than Holmes Micro Servos, I've had good luck with Furitek and Mofo electronics for custom builds based on the SCX24 and CR18P platforms. Can't wait to see your designs destroy the competition, I'm super excited to see what you come up with!!!
Carisma already has 130 size brushless motors for some of their 1/24 scale kits. I'd definitely be interested to see what you come up with as far as a brushless motor & motor mount solution for the more mainstream makers of mini crawlers. Oh, and my two cents on mini vs micro is 1/18 & 1/24 are mini, and anything smaller is micro. I lump 1/24 and 1/18 because quite a few parts are cross fit from one scale to the other.
The Mike Rowe intro pun had me rolling lol I don't own a micro or mini, but if you offer a motor for one it'll be time for me to build one up. p.s. When is the new album going to be on Spotify!?
I have 13 mini & micro crawlers with one on the way and one being built. Combination of Axial, Traxxas, Redcat and FMS/Rochobby; Axial being the majority. It is nice to get a battery charged quickly, no big production to to get out crawling and literally everything is a crawler course at that size.
I've got an SCX24, I like it. I like to just go out and mess around. I have an aftermarket steering servo, and Pro-Line tires. I think those are the two things that give it the largest boost in fun-capability. I look forward to putting a HH powerplant in it! I expect the improvement in torque and smoothness will be really nice. I'm now working on a 6x6 model semi truck, using SCX24 running gear. That should be fun.
I mostly run TRX4M models built up, and have a single Mini-Z 4x4 but never gave the Axial or FMS a try yet. Maybe I should, because I need more rigs. And motors to put into them. :D
Our fleet has 3 SCX24 and 3 FMS Smashers and 1 FCX24 Blazer. We upgraded motor in the SCX24 Deadbolt by trimming a little. Hate the tiny hardware but travel well everywhere. Cleaning up the glitter nail polish was a Dirty Job but Somebody’s Gotta Do It. Then it’ll be time to Return The Favor and buy a few of the new micros. Nice tune. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Shoot you already do. I’m running your naked Brxl mini and a 6v bec and it changed the game in my little red kitty butter smooth on 3s worked good in my comp scx24 as well
Check out Mofo rc standard location motor mount, can’t wait to see what you come out with!! Scx24 probably has the most upgradable parts so it probably the popular one but trx4m and others are definitely making their way.
I've been building 1/10 scale crawlers for several years and never could understand what people saw in the micro stuff. But like you said, when covid hit I started seeing more videos about indoor micro crawler courses and said to myself screw it, they are cheap so go for it. I decided to try one and couple years later now I have more than ten micro rigs because it's like they multiply while you're replacing or upgrading parts. I've always wondered why you didn't offer more electronics for micros and now I know why. I'm sure you will do quite well in the 1/24 and 1/18 scale market since most people that I know that have micros also have 1/10 scale rigs and would love to have your products on all the different sized rigs they have.
I absolutely love my micros. I have a couple scx24 comp trucks. The new redcat ascent18 has taken the mini scene by storm, and I love mine. I also have an austar trx4m knock off that accepts 95% of the trx4m parts. My favorite rigs currently are hobby plus and furitek variants of those. My fx118 is full 4 wheel steer comp truck. A local hobby shop has an indoor course and does a winter comp series. Splits the 1/24 and 1/18 into separate classes and has 3 classes per size.
I'm on the same page with fivefourracing. We could really use a brushless foc system to compete with Furitek, great products, but overpriced. I run the scx24, fcx24, and LGRP axles on different lcg type chassis. Just picked up the Hardpark axles for my next build. I need that red "bat phone" to call you about these emergencies!😅
Micros are popular where I live (Montana) because we don’t get year round crawling outside. When it’s -30, and we still want to play, an indoor course is awesome. I love my TRX-4M, but I am building a couple SCX24s.
6 months in with WPL C24-1 and now i want a SCX24 or the FMS 24 has 2 speed. Tons of Instagram guys with the scx24 , printing bodys and links. My reason is Price. There is a Furytek system i hear a lot about. Brushless systems.
Definitely take a look at the FMS fcx24s they make a good little micro crawler would really like to see what you could come up with for the micro world
Somebody needs to make a good 3s capable brushless combo for the Arrma Grom line up. There really isn't a great choice now and the Grom family is growing fast.
Happy to see that you are going into the scx24. It would be great if you followed the low-budget idea and appeared with a brushed motor with better performance and that was compatible with the original electronics. (please make 4 holes in your 050)
@HolmesHobbies If possible have a look at the FTX Outback 3 Mini crawler. Certainly here in the UK they are more popular than the SCX24. I personally run many scales from 1/5th down to the 1/24th scale. The 24th scale crawlers are great fun outdoors and are the way to go when the weather is awful and we want to go crawlin indoors. (happens a lot here in Scotland) My friends and I have got many people into the RC hobby with most of them starting out with FTX outback 3 mini (1/24) or the FTX Ravine (1/10) rigs. In the USA the Ravine is called Danchee Ridgerock and the Outback3 Mini is available under several different names. Pretty sure there is a good market for upgrade parts/motors for these rigs, especially the 24th scale Outback3 mini crawlers. Keep up the good work and I hope Your motor project goes well
We have 4 or 5 scx24s, but haven't ran them in a while. One has the mini z motor, and a couple have upgraded motors. But not the easiest to work on and easy to get a lot of money into them.
I got out of 10th scale and now love micros. I prefer the SCX24’s so hopefully you’ll be making a motor for these. Thanks in advance, and expect my pre-order. I have 4 of my own and have gifted 3 to others.
The current best motors are the micro komodo, mini komodo and cedar motor from Furitek and then the NanoBam v2, ROP & SMP from Mofo. Furitek'sPython Pro esc is also one of the best with it's bluetooth tuning and FOC. and then the Dinky RC ESC is also pretty good (from what i hear) We consider Micro as anything under 1/28. The mini b, mini t, mini z, mini jrx2, and a few others range from 1/16-1/28. Anything smaller is really a micro. (Orlandoo Hunters are 1/32-1/36 and then they go all the way down to 1/76 as "Hobby Grade")
I have the scx24 gladiator that's most customized and for comps. I have the trx4m too and parts to put on it, but haven't gotten to installing the parts for a year now! Love both and drive my trx4m defender often, just stock.
Started with the scx24. Went to town on it but quickly realized tenth scales where it's at. Just easier to find good crawling spots with a bigger rig. However having to replace a motor mount on my 24 twice sucked lol.
So glad your getting into this I have a few 1/24 from Axial I’d love to make another build with some of your parts, best crawlers for me because you can do it anywhere🔥🔥🔥
I prefer scx24's for comp builds and trx4m's for having fun. I've got a trx4m high trail with a mamba micro X2 and 4100kv 0808 and it's an absolute blast!
@redroosterazrc pretty close just drill the motor mount holes in the trans to 2.5mm get a furitek 2mm grub screw pinion in mod .4 and you have to cut out the Brace going between the shock towers.
I build a little tube chassis for the scx24 and it’s hard finding the right motor that fits in there nicely so I think that would be a perfect idea and I would buy four of them for every rig I have
Like my axial scx24's, but I did pick up a new redcat 1/18 ascent an like the size but it's sitting an on the shelf dusty, an has never had a battery in it! Love the 1/10 scale !
The FMS FCX24 stuff is worthy of a look, too. The two speed really makes great use of the 050. The LC80 has to be about the best performing licensed 18th scale I've seen released yet.
I bought one of your 050 44T right when they hit the streets, I just threw that motor into a diecast rig that weighs 1lb 9.7oz and it just screams right along and low speed crawls just as well.
I think you need to design and build a chassis that will do 5" 90 degree breakovers with ease. There are a few 24 comp companies that have some stuff to offer. Seems like you could dig yourself a nice little niche with some Holmes parts.
Yeah fcx24 stuff would be good
I think that your innovation in the smaller crawler scene will be revolutionary and it will shift the industry towards better products and ideas.
Agreed 💯
Micros and minis are super popular. Most commonly the SCX24 and TRX4m, the Redcat Ascent 18 took off like a rocket and now the CR18P from Hobbyplus. The FMS FCX24 and FCX18 are also popular. People seem to use the SCX24 platform for scratch builds and TRX4m for all around use from scale trail to comp. Furitek is probably the top dog in the small scale brushless game, Injora just dropped an outrunner with ESC combo for like $60 but it lacks features from what I've seen. I think alot of people gravitate to Furitek because of their app to tune with the built in Bluetooth module on their ESCs, but they go for a premium price point. I think a mid budget drop in system would sell a ton, kinda like what Injora is going for with theirs, but with a Holmes twist and some good tune ability. I'm super stoked to see what you come up with for the small scale segment!
I have 5 SCX 24s and 1 Redcat 1/18. For me in Michigan in the winter time it is fun to run this inside when it is cold outside.
Love being able to run basically anywhere!
Redcat Ascent-18 for me. Looking forward to see what you build.
MICRO RIGS ARE THE BEST!!! THEY ARE BOOMING
Heck yeah! Love em!
Thank you! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with :)
Me too!
@@HolmesHobbiesI'm so excited as well 😊 🎉
Micro rigs are how I got back into the hobby. My SCX24 was quite the gateway drug!🤣
Heck yes they are! I was already into the hobby but they’ve definitely made my addiction worse 😆
I have a few 24 and 18 scale. I love them. We need more motor options and esc that last
SUPER excited to see what can come to the market from Holmes for the micros!
Personally have a lot more SCX24s than any other, but also many competitors in the micro game now. FMS, HobbyPlus, Furitek, Traxxas, Axial, Carisma, Element, etc.
For the 050 motors to fit the SCX24. All you have to do is trim the battery tray a little. With a different skid, you can flip the transmission and run bigger motors. Sliders take place of electronics trays on my micros. It allows you to lower the ESC/Rx/lipo.
MOFO RC or Furitek have the deepest motor/motor plate product inventory for these micros. I'm running mainly MOFO motors in all of my minis/micros. Brushed or brushless. They have a motor to fit your build. One rig has a Furitek Micro Komodo brushless outrunner.
Looking forward to what you'll bring to the market for these micros and minis. Especially brushless motors.
I have:
2-TRX-4M
2-FCX18
4-SCX24
Hell yeah! Can't wait to see what you come up with. I am big fan of Micro Crawlers. You can crawler anywhere, from your hotel room, to backyard or to some far out location. You'll be surprise how a pile of rocks in your local park can be super challenging to crawl on. I do own one of your 050 motors, it's a "go to" in the micro world for brushless motors. My comp rigs are super light and have forward weight bias vs my trial and "go to" rigs are super heavy, slow crawling with some with speed. I have never owned a box stock SCX24 or 4M, so my knowledge is somewhat limited when it comes to stock stuff. But when I installed your 050, I have a factory looking plate with 4 slotted holes in a rectangular layout. I believe stock is 2 holes across from each other. Other companies include a motor plate, some with 9mm or 12mm bolt spacing. I haven'y measure stock, but it might be a different bolt spacing. No one cares about the stock battery tray. I would focus on bolting up your brushless motors to a 9mm or 12mm bolt spacing. That way, people who are already invested into a brushless, them can just swap out the motor and not a motor plate and motor. We usually move them forward or on the slider or up front towards the servo. I have over 20 different micro crawlers from the SCX24 platform to the 4M platform. SCX24 has way more aftermarket support than the 4M, there are more comps just for SCX24s. The 24 scene is like the 10th scale scene when it comes to Axial based mods vs Traxxas based mods. I hope that puts things into perspective. Other brands like FMS, which is like RC4WD, super scale, but not as capable. FMS just released the FCX24M, it comes with a 2-speed, straight axles (no portals), ring & pinion, hardbody and tons of scale add-ons for around $100. The cool thing is that the FCX24M shares the same bolt pattern skid plate to frame rail as an SCX24, so adding a 2-speed is going to be fun. The Micro scene really needs an IFS, trophy truck RTR-ish type. Just a thought of doing something different. Furitek really cornered the brushless market in the Micro world. The scene is more considered a Micro than Mini. Mini is more in the Kyosho Mini-Zs. I have two Mini-Z and they are poopy when it comes to performance. Super scale, but even with all the mods, the Mini-Z is not worth it. I look forward to what you come up with. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions.
ace - the end🤣 and the tune!!!!!
Yep now is the time for mini crawlers they have been improving at a fast rate & it’s not slowing down. When they first came out it was kind of a novelty but I think the SCX24 kinda opened up the door & right away the aftermarket for parts just took off. But motors & servos where entry level & not good at all but now the parts have really improved especially more recently now we have features you would only see in a 1:10 scale rig like brushless set ups & servos & 2 speed. My first RC was the first edition SCX JLU & I actually have a brushless motor in it but it’s painful slow. I upgraded everything on it but when I got my first 1:10 scale that was it I didn’t get anymore mini crawlers & pretty much just ran 1:10 scale from then on. But now after getting a FMS mini with 2speed & it could also slow crawl very smooth even with the brushed motor. After that I’ve been back into minis a lot & have 1:24 & 1:18 scale now. My favorite is the 1:18 crawlers FMS has some very good ones & Furitek also has some nice RTR’s like the Fury wagon. Recently Hobby Plus put out a 1:18 LCG rig 2speed brushless motor & it’s one of the first LCG RTR’s to come out. I’d say the TRXM is more popular then the SCX24 mostly because it’s a 1:18 rig but the SCX has a huge following & a lot of people are building custom 24’s. One of my favorites is the UTB 18 I have a brushless set up & full size LG servo in it. It’s definitely bigger then 1:18 but you can get tons of upgrade parts. Overall mini crawlers need more servo options including brushless & good motors but mostly esc’s are needed. You can have a great motor but the esc controls it so that’s where even the current systems don’t feel as smooth as let’s say a 1:10 scale brushless system. So to start minis came out to fill a niche & brought more people onto the hobby but now the enthusiast already in the hobby are getting into them & building minis that’s the difference it’s not just a fad real RC enthusiast are getting into them & doing a lot of custom builds. I just just the TRXM Ford F-150 High Trail & have low speed metal gears in it aftermarket motor & servo metal beadlocks etc. From experience the M is probably the most popular but has the worst electronics of any of them. It’ll be the first things many people will change everything else is solid & the High Trail Edition from my experience is the best form of the M. 👍 Happy building whatever it is you are coming out with will definitely hit a hot market but we Need Servos! 😉🙌
SCX24 is by the most popular for the 1/24 scale. Biggest motor competitors are the Furitek Mini Komodo & Cedar and the Mofo NanoBam v2, ROP & SMP. Both also have very tuneable ESCs that work well with their motors. The easier a motor can drop in and remain forward in the chassis, the better. Btw, cool song at the end.
I was into WPL rigs for a few years. I have about 6 1/24 & 1/18 rigs. I really don’t do much with them either.
scx24 here. So many upgrades out there. Adding a Holmes Hobbies power plant to that list would be epic
Yeah, that would be awesome. I’ve got about 20 of the 1/24 scale and about eight or 9 of 1/18 scale between axial and FMS has been becoming my favorite. I’ll watch out for anything you come out with for our minis.👍👍😎
Take my pre-order now please 😛 SCX24 here.
I’m stoked you’re getting into the small scale game. I’m really bullish on the trx4m but I’ve not had an scx24 to mess with yet. I have a build
Planned for one just waiting on some parts to show up.
I can't wait to see what you come up with brother, old man winter will be here soon !!!! I enjoy them scx24's the deadbolt is by far my favorite, I do have the c10 just love the deadbolt. I do plan on grabbing a trx4 m, just holding off a wee bit more for a possible new body. Love that f150 for sure!!
i run all HH motors in my tenth scale rigs. so seeing you possibly getting a brushless option for micro rigs, it gets me excited. look forward to seeing what happens.!!
One of the main things to cover is a brushless esc in a inexpensive flavor. If you can combo motor and esc, you.may dominate the scene
I have an axial scx24 and my son has the tr4m, i haven't done any hop ups to the motors yet, but i like them to occupy our time when its too hot outside
The SCX24s and TRX4Ms are crazy popular. The latter takes those 180 sized motors stock. Definitely would be interested in a brushless setup for either of those trucks
I have 4 scx24s. Being a Holmes guy, I think it’s time to get your motors in them!
Yeah our channel is only micro rigs. This is great news hopefully be available for us in the UK, we own the largest scaled indoor minicrawler course in the UK and possibly Europe and absolutely love the micro scale rc scene 🤘
awesome!
thats a number 1!!!
FMS stuff is pretty popular
4 axials and a Kyosho here, I do too many mods and have a sweet indoor crawl course👍🏻
My TRX4M got the Furitek FOC brushless setup. At this point I'm in the brushless only camp. Planning on picking up the FCX24M.
Yes!!! I have about 20 and its still growing. I stopped messing with the 1/10th, looking now to sell them.
Yes. Just...... yes
You are number 1 in fact👊🏼
Scx24 as a system is king. I’d say most people into micros don’t really use axial original stuff but scratch build them.
Me personally have one fms and Traxxas each but like 10 “scx24s”.
Look into what the competition is doing, but make it better. Mofo, hardpark and littleguy are a few that comes to mind.
Love the 24s. But do need more motor options
2xTraxxas 4xFms 17xAxial the collection never stops. To be honest I've only ever bought 4 micro rigs. With so many parts available I just build em full custom 👍🤠👍
I have several crawlers in all scales, but I will admit the TRX4m is my go-to for everyday. I have a very large course in my backyard my my minis. My larger scales are mainly for trailing at parks.
Redcat ascent 18 is really fun and they are easier to work on and are really becoming popular
Our house has 3 SCX24s so we can crawl inside or out no matter the weather in Vacationland. If the TRX4M platform had been out sooner, we probably would have gone that route instead, but we are vested in the SCX24 now. So much so I just ordered a new motor mount so I can try a Holmes 050 in one of our rigs. Hopefully that will tie us over until your new system is released. Thanks, can’t wait!
I love the ax24. Great content always.
I’m preferring the 1/18 size because they can be used inside and out. I use my mini’s way more than my 1/10 because there so many more places I can use them. I have 5 minis and no scx24’s. I used to have minis many years ago, but the quality and tech in the newest are worlds better than 10-15 years ago. If it matters I have 2 fms fcx”24”, Fx118, Hobbyplus van and Ascent 18. I still have my Losi Micro (1/32)with worm gears(I personally dislike worm gears), I think and hope mini/micros are here to stay this time. Yes to good motors for minis!
Honestly you should make a brushless to fit a hardpark trans and comp set up vs the factory the Chinese brands have the stock guys covered and I'd love a premium brushless that the pinnion doesn't strip off of
Exactly 👍
@@FiveFourRacing what's different about how they mount?
@@HolmesHobbies bolt spacing and larger size
There is nothing different on the scx24. The motor can't be too big diameter for the hardpark transmission or it won't fit. The Cedar motor with the furitek esc works really well. The slow crawl is awesome. Just to spendy.
John, if you want, I can send you a truck for testing with the furitek cedar motor and python esc. It has a hardpark transmission on lgrp axles. It's a great little truck?
My favorite mini is the Redcat Ascent18. Hands down my best performer after a few updates and we could definitely use more brushless options. Basically the same motor as a TRX4M with a different pinion gear. The CR18P Evo Pro is probably my next favorite. The 24s are just too small for me.
fcx18 k10. lovin it
Me personally I love micros scx24's to be exact I have 15 of them and I don't plan on stopping there! I am very interested in seeing what you come up with for micros I love your products I'm currently running one of your Holmes Hobbies Hv150 micro servo and love it super strong! And im also running the Holmes Hobbies 380 revolver in my UTB18 Capra great motor!
Fms Fcx24 ,scx24 and hobby plus T-hunter are normally my go to
I have a scx24 and a trx4m. I've done the cut the battery tray thing on my SCX24 to fit a 050 motor. I prefer the scx because I love axial
Power wagon or gladiator don’t need the tray trimmed. The deadbolt and jeep need modifications along with the c-10 and bronco. That’s for the 050 brushed motors. I’m running furitek stuff cause that’s all that was available when I built them.
2 versions. One for crawling and one for speed is all that’s really needed for the mini. Either you build a crawler or a mini basher.
2 utb18s, one comp 1.9, and one scale basher.
3 scx24, one comp chassis, one lightly modded, and one bone stock.
Here in AZ summers, some indoor options are a must.
Other than Holmes Micro Servos, I've had good luck with Furitek and Mofo electronics for custom builds based on the SCX24 and CR18P platforms.
Can't wait to see your designs destroy the competition, I'm super excited to see what you come up with!!!
Scx24 c10 and gladiator, ax24 ,and panda hobby 6x6,capra 18 ,got the 18 t holmes motor in it runs 👍
I had no idea the Dirty Jobs guy was into RC crawlers. That’s so cool! 😬
I have 2 scx24s and 2 after market chassis kits. I usually upgrade to furitek.
Furitek 1/18 FOC 🔥🔥🔥
I've got 2 scx24's and an fcx18. It would be really cool to have parts from a manufacturer we know and trust, like yourself. Go for it, man!
Carisma already has 130 size brushless motors for some of their 1/24 scale kits. I'd definitely be interested to see what you come up with as far as a brushless motor & motor mount solution for the more mainstream makers of mini crawlers.
Oh, and my two cents on mini vs micro is 1/18 & 1/24 are mini, and anything smaller is micro. I lump 1/24 and 1/18 because quite a few parts are cross fit from one scale to the other.
The Mike Rowe intro pun had me rolling lol I don't own a micro or mini, but if you offer a motor for one it'll be time for me to build one up.
p.s. When is the new album going to be on Spotify!?
I have 13 mini & micro crawlers with one on the way and one being built. Combination of Axial, Traxxas, Redcat and FMS/Rochobby; Axial being the majority. It is nice to get a battery charged quickly, no big production to to get out crawling and literally everything is a crawler course at that size.
I've got an SCX24, I like it.
I like to just go out and mess around.
I have an aftermarket steering servo, and Pro-Line tires. I think those are the two things that give it the largest boost in fun-capability. I look forward to putting a HH powerplant in it! I expect the improvement in torque and smoothness will be really nice.
I'm now working on a 6x6 model semi truck, using SCX24 running gear. That should be fun.
I mostly run TRX4M models built up, and have a single Mini-Z 4x4 but never gave the Axial or FMS a try yet. Maybe I should, because I need more rigs. And motors to put into them. :D
Our fleet has 3 SCX24 and 3 FMS Smashers and 1 FCX24 Blazer.
We upgraded motor in the SCX24 Deadbolt by trimming a little. Hate the tiny hardware but travel well everywhere.
Cleaning up the glitter nail polish was a Dirty Job but Somebody’s Gotta Do It. Then it’ll be time to Return The Favor and buy a few of the new micros.
Nice tune. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Shoot you already do. I’m running your naked Brxl mini and a 6v bec and it changed the game in my little red kitty butter smooth on 3s worked good in my comp scx24 as well
Check out Mofo rc standard location motor mount, can’t wait to see what you come out with!! Scx24 probably has the most upgradable parts so it probably the popular one but trx4m and others are definitely making their way.
absolutely stoked as the owner of 12+ micros i alresdy run your 050 in half of them!
Honestly for the price point they are super capable for their size.
I'd love to see an outrunner that drops into the stock location on an SCX24 without a bunch of adapters or an aftermarket transmission.
I have both SCX24’s, TrX4m’s, & a couple Ascent18’s I have more SCX24s but I prefer the 1/18 scale such as the TRX4m & ascent18.
I've been building 1/10 scale crawlers for several years and never could understand what people saw in the micro stuff. But like you said, when covid hit I started seeing more videos about indoor micro crawler courses and said to myself screw it, they are cheap so go for it. I decided to try one and couple years later now I have more than ten micro rigs because it's like they multiply while you're replacing or upgrading parts. I've always wondered why you didn't offer more electronics for micros and now I know why. I'm sure you will do quite well in the 1/24 and 1/18 scale market since most people that I know that have micros also have 1/10 scale rigs and would love to have your products on all the different sized rigs they have.
I absolutely love my micros. I have a couple scx24 comp trucks. The new redcat ascent18 has taken the mini scene by storm, and I love mine. I also have an austar trx4m knock off that accepts 95% of the trx4m parts. My favorite rigs currently are hobby plus and furitek variants of those. My fx118 is full 4 wheel steer comp truck.
A local hobby shop has an indoor course and does a winter comp series. Splits the 1/24 and 1/18 into separate classes and has 3 classes per size.
I'm on the same page with fivefourracing. We could really use a brushless foc system to compete with Furitek, great products, but overpriced.
I run the scx24, fcx24, and LGRP axles on different lcg type chassis. Just picked up the Hardpark axles for my next build.
I need that red "bat phone" to call you about these emergencies!😅
Micros are popular where I live (Montana) because we don’t get year round crawling outside. When it’s -30, and we still want to play, an indoor course is awesome. I love my TRX-4M, but I am building a couple SCX24s.
I’m all about the ax24 it’s a almost comp ready true rtr with not half bad stuff but the aftermarket is endless 🤘✌️
6 months in with WPL C24-1 and now i want a SCX24 or the FMS 24 has 2 speed. Tons of Instagram guys with the scx24 , printing bodys and links. My reason is Price. There is a Furytek system i hear a lot about. Brushless systems.
This song is cracking me up 😂
Need an esc combo for one also
Definitely take a look at the FMS fcx24s they make a good little micro crawler would really like to see what you could come up with for the micro world
Somebody needs to make a good 3s capable brushless combo for the Arrma Grom line up. There really isn't a great choice now and the Grom family is growing fast.
Happy to see that you are going into the scx24. It would be great if you followed the low-budget idea and appeared with a brushed motor with better performance and that was compatible with the original electronics. (please make 4 holes in your 050)
@HolmesHobbies If possible have a look at the FTX Outback 3 Mini crawler. Certainly here in the UK they are more popular than the SCX24. I personally run many scales from 1/5th down to the 1/24th scale. The 24th scale crawlers are great fun outdoors and are the way to go when the weather is awful and we want to go crawlin indoors. (happens a lot here in Scotland) My friends and I have got many people into the RC hobby with most of them starting out with FTX outback 3 mini (1/24) or the FTX Ravine (1/10) rigs. In the USA the Ravine is called Danchee Ridgerock and the Outback3 Mini is available under several different names. Pretty sure there is a good market for upgrade parts/motors for these rigs, especially the 24th scale Outback3 mini crawlers. Keep up the good work and I hope Your motor project goes well
We have 4 or 5 scx24s, but haven't ran them in a while. One has the mini z motor, and a couple have upgraded motors. But not the easiest to work on and easy to get a lot of money into them.
Love the minis. The sx24, trx4m, fx118 and the red cat ascent 18. Run all, would be totally interested in your motor for all.
Love the Mike roe analogy 😂thanks for the video I hit the subscribe button 🤘✌️
Thanks for the sub!
I got out of 10th scale and now love micros. I prefer the SCX24’s so hopefully you’ll be making a motor for these. Thanks in advance, and expect my pre-order. I have 4 of my own and have gifted 3 to others.
I had no idea you had .050’s. I have on of those Hobbyplus T-hunters that has an .050. I may have to try one of your motors and wait for what’s next!
Scx24 is my jam!
I get it!
I love my scx24 deadbolt I've been waiting for you to design more stuff for them
Scx24 all the way I have like 12 of them and there addicting
The current best motors are the micro komodo, mini komodo and cedar motor from Furitek and then the NanoBam v2, ROP & SMP from Mofo. Furitek'sPython Pro esc is also one of the best with it's bluetooth tuning and FOC. and then the Dinky RC ESC is also pretty good (from what i hear)
We consider Micro as anything under 1/28. The mini b, mini t, mini z, mini jrx2, and a few others range from 1/16-1/28. Anything smaller is really a micro. (Orlandoo Hunters are 1/32-1/36 and then they go all the way down to 1/76 as "Hobby Grade")
I have the scx24 gladiator that's most customized and for comps. I have the trx4m too and parts to put on it, but haven't gotten to installing the parts for a year now! Love both and drive my trx4m defender often, just stock.
I have both SCX24’s and TRX4m’s. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
Started with the scx24. Went to town on it but quickly realized tenth scales where it's at. Just easier to find good crawling spots with a bigger rig. However having to replace a motor mount on my 24 twice sucked lol.
So glad your getting into this I have a few 1/24 from Axial I’d love to make another build with some of your parts, best crawlers for me because you can do it anywhere🔥🔥🔥
exactly!
I prefer scx24's for comp builds and trx4m's for having fun. I've got a trx4m high trail with a mamba micro X2 and 4100kv 0808 and it's an absolute blast!
Is the 0808 a direct bolt-in for the TRX4m? Sounds awesome!
@redroosterazrc pretty close just drill the motor mount holes in the trans to 2.5mm get a furitek 2mm grub screw pinion in mod .4 and you have to cut out the Brace going between the shock towers.
I build a little tube chassis for the scx24 and it’s hard finding the right motor that fits in there nicely so I think that would be a perfect idea and I would buy four of them for every rig I have
I have a few including those 2 on the video and I prefer Furitek. You should check definitely them out.
Like my axial scx24's, but I did pick up a new redcat 1/18 ascent an like the size but it's sitting an on the shelf dusty, an has never had a battery in it! Love the 1/10 scale !
I have SCX24s. Because there is more after market support. Plus they are cheaper to make them higher performing.
Did the new servos get lost at sea lol? Looking forward to picking 1 up for the new utb18. Way overkill I know but I learn from watching you😂
TRX4M🤘