It’s been said by many hobbyists that you’re never truly finished modifying your R/C vehicle. After foolishly thinking that my Axial SCX10 overhaul was complete, I quickly noticed another item that needed some attention. Traction. While my previous updates didn’t involve the motor or power supply, I began to notice instances where the stock tires […]
Axial has introduced another body option for their SCX10 II lineup, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (#AX31578). This hardtop version is very similar to what you'll find on Axial's SCX10 II 2017 Jeep Wrangler ready-to-run (RTR) model, but there are a few minor differences. This clear body is pre-cut, making your job a bit […]
Now that my Axial SCX10 has a beefed-up driveline, it’s time to tend to the steering performance of this trail rig. A few years ago, I applied a basic waterproofing technique (liquid electrician’s tape) to the exterior of my stock SCX10 servo. Although I don’t actively seek out wet conditions while driving, it’s nice to […]
With the exterior of my SCX10 overhaul locked-in, I’ve turned my attention to the chassis. To be honest, the stock SCX10 platform has been a solid performer for me over the years, and I hadn’t given much thought to making many internal updates. That said, there are instances when the trail can get too gnarly […]
How times change. A few years ago, I had myself convinced that there wasn’t much room in my R/C garage beyond what I had allotted for my Axial SCX10 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, Axial RR10 Bomber, and Redcat Racing RS10 Rockslide. Now, I have...a few more radio-controlled vehicles in my garage, with some of them […]
