Rock Crawling

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Axial SCX10-based CJ Willys Crawler by Warren Fisher [Readers Ride]

Axial SCX10-based CJ Willys Crawler by Warren Fisher [Readers Ride]

Warren Fisher documents this impressive Jeep project on the Scale Builders Guide forum, giving us all a great look into what went into this amazing build. Starting with an Axial SCX10 1.9, he added a host of custom details, including scratchbuilt body panels and handmade safety harnesses for the driver figure. There is a custom-built […]
MattZilla Mantis Rock Crawler by Lee Briggs

MattZilla Mantis Rock Crawler by Lee Briggs

The MattZilla RC Works Mantis that Lee Briggs sent us pix of is a rolling wishlist of rock crawler goodies! Axial Wraith axles with Beef Tubes, GripFab lockers, and Axial Racing HD gears put the power down from the Team Novak Havoc Pro ESC and Speed Passion 10.5t motor. For extra reliability Lee employs a […]

Ben Gifford’s Axial SCX10 Wrangler Rubicon

Ben Gifford’s Axial SCX10 Wrangler Rubicon

This Axial SCX10 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, which Ben Gifford, of Rock Island, IL calls the “Budget Buildicon,” is proof that you don’t need to spend a ton of money in upgrades to make a great rock crawler. All you need is a solid platform, an eye for the right upgrades, and some great camera skills to make […]
Axial Wraith Online Build, Part 3

Axial Wraith Online Build, Part 3

Ah…nice to be back at the ol’ bench.  Step five finds us adding the finishing bits to the axles… In step five, nuts are inserted into recesses in the shock/linkage mounts. Pushing the nuts in is a hassle; the easy way is to pull them in using a long screw. Rather than find a screw already […]

Axial’s RTR Wraith Gets The Poison Spyder Treatment (Video Added)

Axial’s RTR Wraith Gets The Poison Spyder Treatment (Video Added)

This new rock crawler is RTR and includes many full scale licensed components to add to the overall realism. Here is the full press release from Axial: Axial R/C Inc. is extremely pleased to announce the Axial Jeep® Wrangler Wraith-Poison Spyder Rock Racer. Based on a long standing relationship between Axial, Jeep® and Poison Spyder, […]
Novak readying a new rock-crawling speed control

Novak readying a new rock-crawling speed control

Novak will soon update their speed control line with the Crusher, a crawling-specific, high-voltage unit. Here are the details so far: Developed specifically for the demands of today’s serious rock crawling vehicles, the Crusher Rock Crawling Brushless ESC offers all the classic Novak crawling features, adds a simplified menu system, and includes a built-in switching […]

Gear Head RC 1.9 Hammer And Sixer Beadlock Wheels

Gear Head RC 1.9 Hammer And Sixer Beadlock Wheels

These new wheels are made of Delrin and come standard with aluminum hubs, Delrin beadlock rings, and M2 screws. Check out more info in the press release below: Gear Head is proud to introduce the all-new 1.9 Hammer and Sixer beadlock wheels. Proudly made in the U.S.A. from CNC-machined black Delrin, our new wheels add […]
Slow-Mo Rock Crawling [Video Of The Week]

Slow-Mo Rock Crawling [Video Of The Week]

How best to immortalize an afternoon of rock crawling with your buddies? Get it on video by filming it from as low as possible, slow it down, and set it to the background music of a rad dubstep remix of a Pink Floyd song. Watch the local crew at Cutting Edge Hobbies in Las Vegas, […]

Axial Icon Aluminum Shock Set

Axial Icon Aluminum Shock Set

These new fully licensed shocks feature CNC machined pistons, titanium nitride coated shock shafts, dual rate springs, and more.  Check out the press release below for more info: Axial’s latest scale shock release is fully licensed by Icon Vehicle Dynamics™. These shocks feature a new and improved CNC machined shock piston for smoother action through […]
Axial Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Kit

Axial Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Kit

This new kit is packed with tons of full scale officially licensed gear like a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon body, Icon Vehicle Dynamics threaded aluminum shocks, Poison Spyder Rock Brawler bumpers and Crusher Flares, Maxxis Trepador tires, and Walker Evans Racing wheels. Check out all the cool features in the press release below: The Jeep® […]

Tekin ROC 412 Brushless Crawler Motors

Tekin ROC 412 Brushless Crawler Motors

Rock out with Tekin’s new ROC 412! These brushless motors feature a 4 pole 12 slot hi-torque design with neodymium sintered magnets and are even rebuildable. Check out all the features in the press release below: The long anticipated ROC 412 Brushless crawler motors from Tekin are now available! Designed specifically for rock crawlers and […]
Tamiya Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406 Series U900 Wheelie (CW-01)

Tamiya Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406 Series U900 Wheelie (CW-01)

This cool looking truck can be used for rock crawling and scale trail driving sessions, plus it features a solid axle drive line with independent suspension. Check out all the features in the press release below: The multi-purpose Mercedes-Benz Unimog is a truck with unrivaled off-road performance and its name is an acronym which stands […]
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