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Pro-Line Pro-Spec Scaler Shocks (90mm-95mm)

FEATURES Pro-Line’s Pro-Spec Scaler shocks are purpose built as a true-to-scale, tunable performance option for serious trail and scale enthusiasts. Each shock is precision CNC machined from aluminum and finished with a smooth internal polish for excellent damping action. The exterior of the shock body is fine threaded for precise adjustments, and the whole shock […]

TEST BENCH – Spektrum DX5 Rugged 5-Channel DSMR Transmitter with SR515 Receiver

FEATURES Perfect for crawlers and bashers alike, the DX5 Rugged is built with adventure in mind. The rubber-trimmed exterior protects the radio from impacts and bumps and allows you to set the radio down on less than favorable surfaces without worrying about damage. The transmitter chassis is both strong and ergonomic and is designed to […]

SOLID VS PORTAL – DEBATING THE MERITS OF AXIAL’S SCX10 III SOLID AXLE CONVERSION KIT

When Axial released the SCX10 III it took the RC Trail and Scale community by storm. Not only did it improve upon an already capable and well-respected chassis, but it incorporated some innovative features as well. One of the biggest features of the new chassis design was the addition of new portal axles. Now to […]

Axial SCX10 III Upgrades

Here are some great upgrade parts that are available for the Axial SCX10 III. These items are available at horizonhobby.com Pro-Line Racing Big Bore Scaler Shocks (90mm-95mm) P/N# 6343-00 MSRP: $80 Spektrum DX5 Rugged 5-Channel DSMR Transmitter with SR515 P/N# SPM5200 MSRP: $230 Spektrum S6290 Standard Digital HV Ultra Speed Metal Gear Surface Servo P/N# […]

SoCal Crawling: 2019 Pro-Line by the Fire

Pro-Line’s By The Fire (PLBTF) is a scale truck event that happened recently and it was their biggest one yet! Now in its fourth year,it has swelled from just over 100 participants its first year to 680 entries this year, wow! Here are a few photos for you to see, but keep an eye out […]

Custom 3D-Printed Hot Rod [READER’S RIDE]

Jason Suter designed in CAD and used rapid prototyping to develop his custom Hot Rod, which is inspired by the classic ’32 Ford Deuce Coupe style. The body is 3D-printed in SLS nylon while the chassis is laser-cut out of aluminum. Most of his driveline and running gear is aluminum, sourced from the RC crawler […]

Beefed Up Bomber [READER’S RIDE]

Reader’s Rides is sponsored by PRO-LINE. Click for the latest gear! Peter received his RR10 Bomber in trade completely stock except for the motor, but he had visions of something tougher and even more trail-worthy so he started throwing upgrades at it starting with a set of Vanquish front links on a GPM aluminum blue […]

Carisma Crawl-maro [READER’S RIDE]

Reader’s Rides is sponsored by PRO-LINE. Click for the latest gear! Shaun Bullington’s “Crawl-maro” started life as a Carisma SCA-1E Coyote, but now wears a Vaterra ’69 Camaro body that he dirtied up and weathered with custom paint, and added a set of homemade Enderle-style fuel injection stacks. The rims are RC4WD wagon wheels wrapped […]

This Weather-Beaten Trail Bug is a Vaterra Twin Hammers [READER’S RIDE]

Ronald Martin’s bug-bodied Twin Hammers is a perfect reminder of how modest beginnings can lead to great results. He tells us that this project all started with a donated spare parts chassis he inherited from a friend. He dug into his own stash of leftover parts to put the basic foundation together. He had some […]

Davide Ongaro Wins Team Associated’s 29th IFMAR World Championship [VIDEO]

From Team Associated: Event Name: IFMAR 1:8 I.C. Off-Road World Championship Event Location: Model Off-Road Buggy Club — Perth, Australia Event Date(s): November 1, 2018 to November 10, 2018 Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro drove his RC8B3.1 to Team Associated’s 29th IFMAR World Championship this past weekend in Perth, Australia! This is Team Associated’s first 1:8 […]

Competition Custom (SC)XJ [READER’S RIDE]

Reader’s Rides is sponsored by PRO-LINE. Click for the latest gear! Kyle Camilleri sent this gorgeous Axial SCX-10-based XJ all the way from his home on the island of Malta! He built it to compete in the European Recon G6 event held in Maggiora, Italy using a Jeep body given to him by his friend […]

Vintage Scale Perfection: 1946 Dodge Power Wagon [READER’S RIDE]

Reader’s Rides is sponsored by PRO-LINE. Click for the latest gear! Zach Audet told us plans for this build started the second he first saw Pro-Line’s ’46 Power Wagon body for the first time, and seven months later he had what you see here. Ultra-scale was his top priority, so he hand-made his own chassis […]