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Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part IV - Transmission

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part IV - Transmission

For Part IV of our Wraith kit build I will cover assembly of the transmission. The transmission for the Wraith is still based off our proven AX10 and SCX10 transmissions. Assembly is still very similar as well, with just a few minor changes. So, let’s get started!
Go to page 22 in the kit manual, start [...]

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part III - Links

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part III - Links

For part 3 of the Wraith kit build we will cover building the links. I am also going to use a few upgrade parts in this step as well. Go to page 18 in the instruction manual, start with step 11.
All the parts required to build the lower links. Notice I am using the metal [...]

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part II - Shocks and Driveshafts

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part II - Shocks and Driveshafts

For this installment of our Wraith kit build I will cover shock and driveshaft assembly. Start off by finding bag B.

Another upgrade I am going to use on this build is metal flange balls. I will be using these in all the rod ends on this kit. They have a little smoother action then the [...]

2011 UK Scaler Nationals sponsored by Axial

2011 UK Scaler Nationals sponsored by Axial

2011 UK Scaler Nationals sponsored by Axial
October 1-2, 2011
Words: Frank McKinney
photos: Chris at RadshapeRC.com & Frank McKinney
Rock crawling has been a surprise hit in the UK RC scene, with groups of drivers meeting up via internet forums and national championship meetings for the past couple of years. While the competitive crawling scene seems to be [...]

Axial’s coverage of the 2011 Nationals

Axial’s coverage of the 2011 Nationals

Axial attended the 2011 USRCCA Nationals in Las Vegas, Nevada this past weekend. This is the biggest R/C crawling competition of the year. In order to compete at this event you must either win the qualifying series in your area, or sign up for the last chance qualifier (LCQ), and hope you make the cut [...]

Axial XR10 delivers 1-2 punch at 2011 USRCCA Nationals

Axial XR10 delivers 1-2 punch at 2011 USRCCA Nationals

Axial recently attended the 2011 USRCCA Nationals in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event brings in the best drivers from around the world to compete for a chance to be the top R/C crawler on the planet. This year for the main event there were over 100 crawlers battling it out for that one top spot. [...]

Wraith Tuning

Wraith Tuning

The Wraith is a very capable rig out of the box. But, as usual, there are ways to improve it’s performance to make it even better. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your Wraith with minimal cash out of pocket, and a little time/effort spent at the workbench.

Soften up the [...]

2011 Axial/MSD Scale Nats………Class 1 and 3

2011 Axial/MSD Scale Nats………Class 1 and 3

Axial teamed up again this year with Montana Scale Designs (MSD) to be the title sponsor of the 2011 MSD Scale Nationals in Helena, Montana. For those that may be new to the “Scale Nationals”, it is basically a hardcore competition for scale R/C rock crawling vehicles. Unlike the standard 2.2 competitions, these rigs are [...]

Aaron Gwin 2011 UCI USA OPEN Mountain Bike Cup Champion

Aaron Gwin 2011 UCI USA OPEN Mountain Bike Cup Champion

We recieved one of three signed Decline Magazine covers by Aaron Gwin after he has become the first American male in 12 years to win a downhill contest at a World Cup!
CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU!!!

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2011 MSD Scale Nationals Spec Class Details

2011 MSD Scale Nationals Spec Class Details

Axial is back again for the 2011 MSD Scale Nats as the title sponsor. This year’s dates are May 20th-22nd 2011.

We are very excited to be a part of this event again, and look forward to being there with our core customers. Last year we tried something a little different by doing a “spec class”. [...]

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