Tag Archives: 1/10 scale

The Build – Part 6 Part 6 of our Ascender K5 build has us assembling the shocks. Vaterra was nice enough to give us some good, threaded shocks that are easy to build and work …

The Build – Part 5 The manual has us assembling the chassis and installing the electronics in the same step but I chose to break it out into two for simplicity sake. Vaterra has given …

Rogue Element Components has added another set of awesome chrome wheels to it’s super scale stable. These 8-Slot wheels are made from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and carved down to a 1.55″ size. They feature a …

The Build – Part 4 The chassis on the Ascender K5 is very similar in design to other scalers, however Vaterra has added a bit of a twist. Instead of 2 frame rails, they’ve included …

The Build – Part 3 Part 3 of the Vaterra Ascender K5 build involves assembling the rear axle. This process is very similar to the front axle with just a lot less parts. You should …

Traxxas has taken it’s Short Course dynasty to the next level with the addition of something not found in hobby-grade RC cars … SOUND! Yup, you read that right, Traxxas now offers their new On-Board …

Our buddies over at HPI/Hot Bodies shot us this link announcing the release of their next-level, uber-rad touring car! Deemed the PRO 5 (you know, after the last TC that was named the PRO 4), …

The Build – Part 2 In Part 2 of the Vaterra Ascender K5 build, we’ll be working on the front axle. This includes the axle, gears and steering system. The K5 uses a standardized front …

The Build – Part 1 Part 1 of the Vaterra Ascender build revolves around the transmission. The Vaterra transmission is similar to other trail truck’s gearboxes so if you’ve built one before, this should be …

Trail trucks are quickly becoming one of those must-have vehicles in everyone’s RC stable. With massive aftermarket support and uber-scale realism, there’s definitely a growing market for these vehicles. Vaterra is looking to put it’s …