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Casey Curries AXIALFEST2017 Altra Ultra-Class Axial RR10 Bomber

By Tony Phalen on Jul 06, 2017
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At #AXIALFEST2016, the Altra Ultra Challenge was one of the most talked-about races at the event. Big time rock junkies came out to race 8 laps around the zig-zaggy campground course – the final mileage total was a whopping 5K! … more

Custom Built Axial SCX10 6X6 by John Keifer Jr.

By Axial on Jun 13, 2017
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Custom Built Axial 6X6 by John Keifer Jr. words & photos: Rodney Wills I previously posted the above image with this statement on my Facebook page: I’ve never ran a 20-gallon 2S tank in a event before. I’m actually not … more

SCALE WARS – Axial’s Battle of the Builders!

By Axial on May 15, 2017
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ScaleWars | Episode 11 | Axial’s Battle of the Builders CONGRATULATIONS  Dominik Wermter of Germany! ScaleWars | Episode 10 | Axial’s Battle of the Builders CONGRATULATIONS  Lee Briggs of North Dakota! ScaleWars | Episode 9 | Axial’s Battle of the … more

1.9 Axial Wraith

By Anthony Rivas on May 10, 2017
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1.9 Axial Wraith Custom Build by: Rivas Concepts We know a lot of you own an Axial Wraith or have come across them at some point. Like any other R/C, we are sure there are things you would like to change, … more

Axial SCX10 II Based Custom Bronco

By Anthony Rivas on May 09, 2017
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Build by Elio Dianda, words by Anthony Rivas Starting with an Axial SCX10 II Jeep Cherokee (AX90047) you can choose the body you want to run. Trim out the body to check fitment and wheelbase. Be sure to check where … more

Skeeno’s Altra Ultra Bomber Build

By Axial on May 03, 2017
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Axialfest 2016 marked the debut of the Altra Ultra 5K Enduro race.  This new race combined the traditional closed course racing with the athleticism of a traditional cross country run.  Here is a little background on how the whole thing … more

Axial Transmission Guide

By Tony Phalen on Apr 16, 2017
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Store-bought RTR scale trucks are a blast; they’re already built and ready to get out on the trails as soon as your battery is charged. There are those, however, that love the extra challenge of scratch building their next scaler … more

Axial joins Extreme Scale Performance RC for SCALE WARS

By AR on Mar 15, 2017
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Scale Wars is an ongoing online scale building competition from Josh Elliot of Extreme Scale Performance RC for Axial based builders around the world! Josh Elliot, aka “Camping with Coleman” explains this is his way of giving back to my Subscribers … more

TECH – Jeep Cherokee XJ Truck

By Axial Staff on Feb 23, 2017
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When it comes to the scaling scene, there’s an abundance of creativity amongst the mix and everyone once in a while there’s that one build that catches the eye. Especially when a builder uses an existing product and morphs it … more

Axial MAX-D SMT10 Monster Truck Full Option Build

By Tony Phalen on Dec 15, 2016
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Words and photos by Tony Phalen I’ve been looking forward to getting one of Axial Racing’s SMT10 Monster Trucks, so when the MAX-D landed on my doorstep (thanks UPS guy), it was literally a matter of seconds before the box … more