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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 [...]

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. [...]

AWCC 2011 MEDIA

AWCC 2011 MEDIA

RCCRAWLER.com:
RCcrawler.com has the official section for all things AWCC and there are some awesome photo threads in there!:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=199
RC DRIVER MAGAZINE
Tony Phalen and Greg Vogel of RC Driver Magazine where on hand and HAD A BLAST!
Here is Tony’s Driver Blog:
http://find.rcdriver.com/adventure-at-the-2011-axial-west-coast-championships
CAR ACTION MAGAZINE
Matt Higgens, Editor In Chief at RCCA was on hand doing live feed info to [...]

Jake Wright attends Arizona Shootout

Jake Wright attends Arizona Shootout

Newest Axial team drivers Jake Wright and Jess Downing made the trek to Arizona last weekend for their state shootout. This was Jake’s first major comp with his new XR10, and ended up 3rd for the day. Congrats Jake, way to do work!
Here’s what Jake had to say about the event.
“I felt pretty good all [...]

2011 Axial/MSD Scale Nats………….Top Truck Challenge

2011 Axial/MSD Scale Nats………….Top Truck Challenge

The Top Truck Challenge was the last event of the 2011 Scale Nats weekend. To get into this competition you had to be voted in by members of RCCrawler.com. Anyone can submit an entry, but only the top 10 make the cut. This event is held on Sunday every year, and is the most entertaining [...]

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