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A First Timer’s Guide to AXIALFEST 2018

By Tony Phalen on Apr 10, 2018
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A FIRST TIMER’S GUIDE TO AXIALFEST Are you planning on attending AXIALFEST2018? Is this your first time? Then this blog may be just what you have been looking for. This is Skeeno’s Guide to AXIALFEST. I will be covering all … more

Suspension Link Types Explained

By Greg Vogel on Apr 04, 2018
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There is no shortage of suspension design types in the RC world, but for trail trucks and other off-road adventure vehicles, one of the most preferred suspension styles is the link type. Links are typically a long fixed plastic bar … more

AXIALFEST2018: Altra Ultra 5K Enduro Rules

By Tony Phalen on Apr 04, 2018
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ULTRA 5K ENDURO RULES – AXIALFEST2018 Sponsored by ALTRA RUNNING SHOES Axial launched this program in 2016 in conjunction with ALTRA Running shoes. If vehicle speed and running through the woods appeals to you, this might be the class you … more

AXIALFEST2018 – Rock Racing Rules

By Tony Phalen on Apr 04, 2018
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ROCK RACING RULES • AXIALFEST2018 As traditional R/C offroad race tracks have become super-groomed sugar-coated brown tarmac, Axial is once again putting the rough, the rocks and real dirt back into off-road racing! At AXIALFEST, there’s no need for a … more

2018 New York International Auto Show Adventure Vehicles

By Greg Vogel on Mar 30, 2018
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Every year the latest in automotive releases from auto manufacturers world wide converge on New York City at the Javits Convention center to show the press and public vehicles being released for the upcoming year. Many new cars are unveiled … more

Pick The Right Axial Model For You

By Greg Vogel on Mar 23, 2018
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Axial is a company of enthusiasts for enthusiasts. Axial develops extremely high end radio control models of vehicles that you are likely to see in the great outdoors. These models are designed to generate a tremendous amount of reliable fun … more

SCX10 II Trail Honcho Truck Tips & Tricks For Noobs

By Greg Vogel on Mar 13, 2018
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Getting your RC adventure underway has never been easier with the well equipped, affordable SCX10 II Trail Honcho ready to run. This revival of the original Honcho body, from the famed SCX10, now features an updated electronics package combined with … more

Desert Turtle Racing KOH 2018 Race Recap

By Randall Davis on Mar 12, 2018
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KOH 2018 Race Week: First and foremost, we were stoked to be setting up our pits in the Lasernut Laser Town hanger. We arrived at Laser Town and got the Turtle set up in the hanger and set up all … more

How To: Power Your Axial LED Lights

By Greg Vogel on Mar 02, 2018
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Lighting in a scale truck is pretty much mandatory nowadays. The new Jeep Rubicon Unlimited CRC and Honcho both feature factory equipped lights and the new AE5-L speed control to power the lights. However, if you don’t have one of … more

Schultz Lab Magnetic Body Mounting How To

By Greg Vogel on Feb 20, 2018
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Strange things happen in the mind of John Schultz and many times there are some great results from those endless random thoughts. Sure, you may have heard of his epic trail builds at Axialfest, but a recent mind melt session in … more