Ok Axial, slow it down now, we’re still enjoying the unique fun and excitement of the Yeti and now you go and drop a Yeti XL in our workbench. When are you going to invent more time, Axial, so we …
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Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Suspension Links and Axles
The Build – Part 8 In this step we’ll be attaching the front and rear suspensions; the axle and link assemblies. It’s a pretty easy step. Let’s get to it. Start this step by sliding the front slider shaft together. …
Read More »CowRC.com Magnetic Mats and Trays
The work surface with a catch We’ve been noticing a certain company on the “Moove” online. CowRC.com has been providing cool magnetic work mats and other products for quite a few years, but their unique mat offerings seem to …
Read More »AKA EVO Chain Link Rear Buggy Tires
Available in soft, super soft and clay compounds, EVO Chain Link buggy tires features a bi-level, interlocking tread pattern that creates support for the tire’s carcass and treads. This leads to more consistent traction in the corners and provides great …
Read More »MIP X-Duty C-Drive Kit for the Vaterra K-5 Blazer Ascender
Made from high grade heat treated steel in the USA, the X-Duty C-Drive Kit for the Vaterra K-5 Blazer Ascender feature near indestructible spline drive technology and CVD style universals at each end. Click here for more info –
Read More »LRP LiPo Hyper Multi Plug Hardcase Packs
Available in 3800mAh and 4800MAh, these LiPo batteries with multi-plug-system are made applications designed to fit a standard 6-cell NiMH pack. Instead of fixed connectors, these packs have a multi plug system on the upper side – at exactly the …
Read More »AKA 17mm Wheel Wrench
The AKA 17mm 1:8 Wheel Wrench is made from machined and anodized aluminum for a durable and aesthetically pleasing look. The business end of the wrench has been optimized to fit all open and enclosed face wheel nuts. The oversized …
Read More »The Reedy Blackbox 410R Competition ESC Is Finally Here!
The long awaited Blackbox 410R from Reedy is here and it seems to be well worth the wait. Capable of 1S and 2S operation, it features a CNC machined aluminum case, adjustable brake, throttle, power and safety functions and has …
Read More »Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Suspension Links
The Build – Part 7 We’re now on to the suspension links of the Vaterra Ascender. This part is a bit tricky so pay CLOSE attention to both the manual and my notes. Some of the steps in the early …
Read More »Super-Size Your Yeti with Axial’s New Yeti XL
Love your Yeti but looking for something a little, oh, bigger? Well check out Axial’s new, steroid-induced Yeti XL, a larger and more powerful version of their 1/10th scale buggy. This behemoth is an almost direct copy of the Yeti. …
Read More »Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Shocks
The Build – Part 6 We’ll be working on the shocks in Part 6 of our Vaterra Ascender build. First thing we’ll do is assemble the shafts. Small e-clip, piston, small e-clip. Easy peasy. Slide the 2 red o-rings into …
Read More »JConcepts Fall Indoor Nationals at RC Excitement October 10 – 12
Our friend Todd Anderson of RC Excitement in Fitchburg MA sent us over the flyer for the JConcepts Fall Indoor Nationals at RC Excitement. The dates are October 11th – 12th, and there are a bunch of pro drivers already …
Read More »Tower Hobbies Cutback
Tower Hobbies has been serving the hobby community for more years than most of us remember as a mail order company. My second vehicle purchase was from Tower back in 1986 and in the years following, I used Tower’s catalog …
Read More »Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Electronics
The Build – Part 5 The electronics install is next; servo in the front, ESC/receiver in the rear. We’ll also install the floating battery tray in this step to help gauge how long our battery wires need to be. Before …
Read More »What Does It Take To Win At The Worlds?
From September 18 – 27 the 1/8 off road nitro IFMAR World Championships took place over in beautiful Italy. One of the favorites going into the event, Ty Tessmann who wheels a HB D812, took home his first (probably of …
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