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Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part VI - Final Assembly

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part VI - Final Assembly

For the final installment of our Wraith kit build series we will turn this beast into a roller. We will finish the chassis assembly, marry the chassis to the transmission and axles, install the body panels, mount the tires to the wheels and bolt them up to the axles. Start on page 34 of the [...]

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part V - Chassis

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part V - Chassis

Next step in our Wraith kit build is the assembly of the chassis. Flip to page 26 in the Wraith kit manual, start with step 25.
Find bag E and the corresponding parts required from the various parts trees.

We will start with the light buckets, grab everything you will need to complete this step.

Grab the first [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

AWCC Rock Candy Winner - Becky Barger

AWCC Rock Candy Winner - Becky Barger

Team Axial driver Becky Barger walks away with the Rock Candy win at the 2011 Axial West Coast Championship Finals in Cisco Grove, Ca with her Axial XR10. Congrats to Becky for her win, we are proud to have you on the team.
A few shots of Becky on course doing work!

Most competitors rolled while [...]

Axial Travelogue: AWCC FINALS 2011

Axial Travelogue: AWCC FINALS 2011

With a few weeks of fever-pitch AWCC pre-event preparation behind us, we were excited to get out of the office! There is just something about traveling and getting out to see new landscapes that is exciting. We have our GPS coordinates set for Cisco Grove Campground located just below Donner Pass in the Sierra Nevada [...]

Happy 4th of July from Axial

Happy 4th of July from Axial

My wife and I just bought a new Canon Rebel T3i SLR camera recently. I tried messing around with the manual settings this weekend during the fireworks show. Here’s a few of the better photos I got. Happy 4th of July from everyone at Axial!!
Our fireworks show in the street.

The big show!

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