Tricked-Out for the Trail: Meet Axial's New SCX10 III Base Camp RTR

Sometimes, the perfect (or near-perfect) R/C vehicle is one that can grow along with you. A platform on which you can not only learn, but build up to make your own as your skills and interests expand. In the landscape of radio-controlled crawlers and trail trucks, Axial's SCX10 III Base Camp is perfect for that task.

Originally released in 2022, Axial has refreshed the Base Camp RTR with more scale details and some fresh electronics that are geared toward expansion. Keeping the same body style as the original, the new SCX10 III Base Camp RTR sports folding side mirrors, a rear storage rack with scale goodies, nylon rock sliders, and a new graphics package (available on two body color options; white and gray).

Under the body, this rig features metal chassis links, adjustable oil-filled shocks, a 40A ESC and 35T Slickrock brushed motor, and a radio system with 3 (transmitter) and 5 (receiver) channels, perfect for expanding and adding additional accessories.

Along with its refreshed appearance, the SCX10 III Base Camp features a price that's $30 lower than its predecessor.

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