Upgrading the NEW Axial SCX10 III Motobilt Gladiator! | HobbyTown Indy Builder Series Ep. 1

Welcome to Episode 1 of the all-new HobbyTown Indianapolis Builder Series! In this series, we’re taking some of the hottest RC rigs in the shop and showing you how to customize, upgrade, and wrench on them to get the absolute most out of your machines on the trail. To kick things off, we are diving into the brand new 1/10 Axial SCX10 III Motobilt Waypoint Jeep JT Gladiator. Straight out of the box, this rig is an absolute beast. Axial partnered with Motobilt to recreate their legendary real-world Waypoint build, featuring insane scale details like a bobbed bed for crazy departure angles, Baja Designs LED lighting (LP6 bumper & S2 bed rails), KMC Grenade beadlock wheels, and grippy Maxxis Trepador tires. With the proven SCX10 III chassis, AR45 straight axles, and a factory Dig system, it’s highly capable right off the shelf. But you know we couldn't leave it stock! In today’s video, we are pulling out the stock brushed system and dropping in the legendary Hobbywing QuicRun Fusion Pro 2-in-1 Brushless System. Combining the ESC and motor into one incredibly compact, space-saving unit, the Fusion Pro delivers buttery smooth low-end control, unmatched FOC (Field-Oriented Control) torque, and a super clean wiring setup under the hood. In this video, we cover: • A close-up look at the scale details of the new SCX10 III Motobilt Gladiator • Tearing down the center skid and pulling the stock electronics • Installing the Hobbywing Fusion Pro 2-in-1 motor/ESC combo • Wiring tips, binding, and first impressions Whether you are a seasoned rock crawler or just picking up your first trail truck, this upgrade completely changes how the Gladiator drives. Want to build this exact rig? Stop by HobbyTown Indianapolis to check out the SCX10 III Motobilt Gladiator in person and grab the Hobbywing Fusion Pro to supercharge your crawler. Our team is always ready to help you get exactly what you need for your next build! 📍 Visit Us In-Store: HobbyTown 8265 Center Run Dr Indianapolis, IN 46250 🕒 Store Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 🔗 Follow HobbyTown Indianapolis: Website: www.hobbytown.com Facebook: facebook.com/HobbyTownIndianapolis Instagram: @HobbyTownIndy 👍 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss Episode 2 of our Builder Series! Let us know in the comments what upgrades you'd like to see us do to this Gladiator next! #Axial #SCX10III #MotobiltGladiator #HobbyTownIndy #RCcrawler #HobbywingFusionPro #BuilderSeries #JeepGladiatorRC #ScaleCrawler #HobbyTown