Jato Gets to High Steppin' High Trail Chevrolet K10

[JatoTheRipper]

I've been in the mood for minis lately. I want to get the (2) TRX-4MT combo for $300 and split it with somebody, but haven't found any takers yet. I also kind of want another TRX-4M to build into a mini Ripper or something like that. Anyway, after working on Optic build last night, I had some more time to work on this truck.

Here's the big red Chevy as it sits now.


I bought this GLOBACT brass parts kit a while back to add weight. I also got some Birchwood Brass Black to hopefully get rid of the small touches of brass color on the mostly black parts.


Here are how the parts arrived. Like I said, mostly black, but with some non-scale brass highlights.


I first tried dabbing the Brass Black onto the parts with sponge brushes as instructed. That didn't work well so I resorted to soaking the parts in Brass Black for about 30 minutes. The results are a letdown. This is basically slight oxidation that can be easily rubbed off. I may have to paint the parts. For now, I installed everything except the diff covers. Those will look out of place. I also like the chrome pumpkin covers. I did not take photos.

 

[1fox2go]

You mentioned the TRX-4MT combo, any reason why you would prefer that over the mini LMT?

 

[OSRC]

I wonder if there's a clear coat of some kind over those parts to keep the brass from tarnishing.... might be giving you some issues.

 

[JatoTheRipper]

You mentioned the TRX-4MT combo, any reason why you would prefer that over the mini LMT?

You bring up a good point. I didn't realize the Mini LMT was the same size as the TRX-4MT until I saw a video comparing the two in the last week or so. The Mini LMT is definitely on my list as a result of that video. The TRX-4MT is still more old-school scale though and I still like it.

I wonder if there's a clear coat of some kind over those parts to keep the brass from tarnishing.... might be giving you some issues.

I was thinking the same, but it does tarnish a bit. After the fact, I read some reviews on this Birchwood Brass Black and the results seem mixed at best meaning my findings aren't uncommon.

 

[1fox2go]

well shame on me and you because now after watching trx-4m videos, i would rather run one of those over my scx24. the 1/18 scale just seems much more appropriate. Not interested in the Capra for some reason, would rather have a bodied vehicle.

And after discovering the Mini LMT now I kinda of want one of those too...

 

[JatoTheRipper]

well shame on me and you because now after watching trx-4m videos, i would rather run one of those over my scx24. the 1/18 scale just seems much more appropriate. Not interested in the Capra for some reason, would rather have a bodied vehicle.

And after discovering the Mini LMT now I kinda of want one of those too...

Yeah the 1/18 scale is so much better than 1/24 IMO. I may have run my SCX24 a handful of times...maybe.

I also want a Mini LMT, but I just can't justify it at the price. It's not a bad price, but I think it would have to be on sale to make sense for me.

 

[JimrC]

Yeah the 1/18 scale is so much better than 1/24 IMO. I may have run my SCX24 a handful of times...maybe.

I also want a Mini LMT, but I just can't justify it at the price. It's not a bad price, but I think it would have to be on sale to make sense for me.

I've had enough with the scx24's personally ... fine for indoor use but any regular outdoor use seems to break it constantly in my experience ... now needing another esc and yet another servo. Did get me into the 1/10 scale though so no real complaints other than I have a broken micro rig I'm refusing to put any more pennies into. Doubt I'll ever try the 1/18's so I only get to look at these on here

Liking the red Chevy a lot.

 

[1fox2go]

Yeah the 1/18 scale is so much better than 1/24 IMO. I may have run my SCX24 a handful of times...maybe.

I also want a Mini LMT, but I just can't justify it at the price. It's not a bad price, but I think it would have to be on sale to make sense for me.

Yea, if that mini LMT goes on sale...its going to be a hard decision for me not to get one.

For the Trx-4m, my thoughts were, when we go out with the 1/10 there are a ton of different options for lines that a smaller rig could take advantage of. But most everything is too much for the 1/24. I think I have ran mine 1 time. It is too light, bouncy and just doesnt really interest me for outdoor crawling

Is the high trail the same as the standard trx-4m just sits taller or is there different chassis/springs etc?

 

[JatoTheRipper]

I've had enough with the scx24's personally ... fine for indoor use but any regular outdoor use seems to break it constantly in my experience ... now needing another esc and yet another servo. Did get me into the 1/10 scale though so no real complaints other than I have a broken micro rig I'm refusing to put any more pennies into. Doubt I'll ever try the 1/18's so I only get to look at these on here

Liking the red Chevy a lot.

And the SCX24's just aren't high quality. They are barely above toy-grade in stock form. That's why they're dirt cheap.

Thanks! My uncle had a similar 1:1 back in the day and we, of course, called it Big Red. It was so awesome. I was in awe of him and that truck.

Yea, if that mini LMT goes on sale...its going to be a hard decision for me not to get one.

For the Trx-4m, my thoughts were, when we go out with the 1/10 there are a ton of different options for lines that a smaller rig could take advantage of. But most everything is too much for the 1/24. I think I have ran mine 1 time. It is too light, bouncy and just doesnt really interest me for outdoor crawling

Is the high trail the same as the standard trx-4m just sits taller or is there different chassis/springs etc?

The High Trail has the "Long Arm Lift Kit" that gives it 35% more ground clearance, a longer frame with a longer wheelbase, and and larger 2.4" tires. You can see more here: Traxxas TRX-4M Ford F-150 & Chevrolet K10 High Trail Edition | Traxxas