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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 [...]

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part I - Axles

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part I - Axles

Now that the Wraith kits are hitting hobby shops, we figured it would be a perfect time for another step by step build. I recently built up one of these kits and took photos of each and every step. Over the next few days you will see this build progress, step by step, with photos [...]

Project Wroncho Video

Project Wroncho Video

Finally got some video together of my SCX10 with Wraith axles.
For those that missed this project the first time around, here’s a little background on how it got started.
http://axialracing.com/wordpress/2011/07/12/wraith-axles-on-an-scx10/
A few action shots, still trying to dial in the suspension
http://axialracing.com/wordpress/2011/07/19/wroncho-action-shots/
I ended up switching from my hacked OG Honcho body and cage to a fresh semi-full [...]

Team Carnage Crew XR10 Build

Team Carnage Crew XR10 Build

Team Carnage Crew’s Aaron Dusenbery builds an XR10 on Pirate 4×4’s forum.

Link to build:
http://www.pirate4×4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=971799
A few links to Aaron’s 1:1 fab work:
1950 Mercury Build
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=239494
Custom Motorcycles
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=151405
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115965
Couple more custom builds
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142244

Brian Parker’s G6 Scale Challenge

Brian Parker’s G6 Scale Challenge

Most people in the R/C rock crawling world know Brian Parker and everything he has done for this sport. For those that aren’t familiar with his name, he is an innovator when it comes to R/C crawling. He is always pushing the envelope and trying new things during competitions. I would personally bet money that [...]

Axial and Team Carnage Crew at KOH 2010

Axial and Team Carnage Crew at KOH 2010

A few of us from Axial spent the week of Feb 8th-12th out in Johnson Valley for the 2010 King of the Hammers Race. We pulled in Monday evening and set-up camp next to a group of my long time friends from Colorado, Team Carnage Crew. For those that aren’t familiar with Team Carnage Crew, [...]

2010 King of the Hammers

2010 King of the Hammers

Axial spent last week (Feb. 8th-12th) out in Johnson Valley for the 2010 King of the Hammers (KOH) Race. For those that have never heard of KOH, this event combines both rock crawling and desert racing. This year, the race covered 135 miles of extremely harsh terrain so it was not only challenging for the [...]

The King of the Hammers ‘09

The King of the Hammers ‘09

On Feb. 26-27, 2009 Axial attended the ultimate desert race the King of the Hammers presented by Griffin Radiators in Johnson Valley OHV, CA.
For more information about the event check out www.kingofthehammers.com

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