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Birth of R/C…………Do You Know Your Roots?

Birth of R/C…………Do You Know Your Roots?

I stumbled across an old school R/C video recently on YouTube that covers the early beginnings of remote control cars. Little did I know that when I clicked that link I was going to be given a lesson in R/C history. I think most people will be surprised to learn that the R/C movement started [...]

Wraith Kit Build - Scale Details

Wraith Kit Build - Scale Details

Over the holidays I found some time to start adding scale details to the step by step Wraith kit build. I still have a little more work to do, but I wanted to update the blog with what I have done so far. Most of my time was spent detailing the rear “cargo” area of [...]

Add 4 Wheel Steering to Your Wraith

Add 4 Wheel Steering to Your Wraith

One modification that I wanted to make to the Wraith kit build I did here on the blog is 4 wheel steering. Driving a rig with four wheel steering is extremely fun, especially on a scaler that will see a lot of technical terrain. So, I recently gathered all the parts I would need to [...]

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build…………in Action

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build…………in Action

I finally got a chance to shoot a few action shots, and video of my Wraith kit build. I don’t have the video edited yet, because I have been too busy working on the Exo release, but it’s coming soon. For this first shakedown run I used a 5300mah 2S lipo, and it gave me [...]

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part VII - Electronics Install

Step by Step Wraith Kit Build - Part VII - Electronics Install

Here is the final installment of our 7 part Wraith kit build series. For this post I will cover the electronics I am using, and placement in the chassis. Wiring this truck is a little tougher then normal, because of the tube chassis and interior tray. Proper planning is needed to pull off a clean [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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