Axial has done a great job at focusing their efforts towards scale releases. Their line of scale trail trucks has been hugely popular, so it was a nice change to see them venture off and build a rock racer like the Yeti.
However, Axial’s forward thinking not only gave us a 1/10 scale Yeti, the also bumped that business up and surprised everyone with the 1/8 Yeti XL! This is a beast of a vehicle and thankfully we got a chance to build the kit version you see here. It’s a pretty big box with a lot of parts, so let’s get right down to it.
Since it’s a kit, we’ll be supplying our own electronics for the Yeti XL. We’ll be using the following:
• Futaba BLS371SV Servo, www.futaba-rc.com
• Castle Creations Mamba Monster 2 Brushless ESC, www.castlecreations.com
• Castle Creations 2650kv Brushless Motor, www.castlecreations.com
• MaxAmps 6000mAh 11.1v 3S LiPo Battery, www.maxamps.com
• Futaba 4PLS Transmitter, www.futaba-rc.com
• Awesome Paint by Kustom RC Graphix, www.kustomrcgraphics.com
Axial Yeti XL Build – Part 1 – Front Differential
Axial Yeti XL Build – Part 2 – Front Gearbox
Axial Yeti XL Build – Part 3 – Rear Differential
Axial Yeti XL Build – Part 4 – Rear Axle
Axial Yeti XL Build – Part 5 – Front Suspension
Axial Yeti XL Build – Part 6 – Steering
Axial Yeti XL Build – Part 7 – Chassis
Axial Yeti XL Build – Part 8 – Electronics
Axial Yeti XL Build – Part 9 – Transmission
Axial Yeti XL Build – Part 10 – Rear Suspension
Axial Yeti XL Build – Part 11 – Shocks
Axial Yeti XL Build – Part 12 – Body, Wheels, Tires
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