See it in Action: Axial SCX10 III (Updated) Base Camp RTR [Video]
Axial's SCX10 III Base Camp is one of those "happy surprises" that you encounter from time to time in this hobby. While I gave it a lukewarm reception when it was announced in 2022, I've since had the opportunity to drive and own one, and all I can say is, "Wow"!
I did not expect excellent performance from an unassuming trail rig, but I greatly appreciated it. Plus, the platform offers plenty of opportunities to expand, letting you enhance the rig as your skills improve.
With its recent refresh, Axial has given this 1/10-scale rig more scale details, making it an enticing option for anyone looking to get into the scale, trail, or crawling aspect of the hobby. At its core, it retains the solid performance of its predecessor, which is an added bonus.
If you've never seen the SCX10 III Base Camp in action or are curious to see what this new model looks like in action, here's some footage for you to enjoy:
Specs:
- Approximate Assembly Time: No Assembly Required
- Battery: Sold Separately
- Body: Pre-Painted
- Charger: Sold Separately
- Chassis: Adjustable Steel C-channel
- Completion Level: Ready-To-Run
- Connector Type: IC3
- Differential: Locked
- Drive Type: Forward/Brake/Reverse
- Drivetrain: 4WD
- Gear Pitch: 32-Pitch
- Ground Clearance: 2.5" (64 mm)
- LiPo Compatibility: 2S, 3S
- Motor Type: Brushed
- Pinion: 14T
- Power Type: Electric
- Product Height: 9.75" (248 mm)
- Product Length: 20.75" (527 mm)
- Product Weight: 7.57 lb (3.43 kg)
- Product Width: 9.25" (235 mm)
- Radio: Included
- Receiver: Included
- Scale: 1/10
- Servos: Included
- Shock Type: Aluminum coil-over, Oil-filled
- Spur Gear: 52
- Suspension: Multi-Link Solid Axle
- Tire Tread: Falken Wildpeak
- Vehicle Size: Standard
- Vehicle Type: Rock Crawler
- Wheel Hex Size: 12mm
- Wheelbase: 12.3" (312 mm)
The SCX10 III Base Camp 4x4 RTR is priced at $319.99 and is available through Axial, Horizon Hobby, and their dealers. Visit horizonhobby.com to learn more about this refreshed, entry-level R/C crawler.
Image credit: Horizon Hobby
