The Build – Part 8 I’ve broken out the rear anti-roll bar steps in our Team Associated B44.3 build into it’s own part for 2 reasons; 1) it didn’t fit with anything else and, 2) …
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Team Associated B44.3 Build – Part 7 – Turnbuckles / Driveline
The Build – Part 7 In Part 7 of our Team Associated B44.3 build, we’ll be assembling the outer suspension parts, the turnbuckles and connecting the two together. Build Notes: None. Building turnbuckles can be …
Read More »Review: Vaterra 1986 K5 Blazer Ascender Trail Truck
Blazin’ a Trail Over Hill and Dale If you haven’t noticed the continued growth of RC “Scale” Rock Crawlers (AKA RC Trail Trucks), you’ve probably been hiding under a rock. Vaterra is about to put …
Read More »Integy 1.9 Machined RCT Trail Racer
Integy has taken the trail truck craze to the next level by unleashing their new RCT Trail Racer, a 1.9 machine that is make almost 100% out of billet aluminum. It comes as an ARTR …
Read More »Team Associated B44.3 Build – Part 6 – Top Decks
The Build – Part 6 In this installment of the Team Associated B44.3 build, we’ll be assembling and attaching both the front and rear top decks. This step also includes the rear shock tower, wing …
Read More »Team Associated B44.3 Build – Part 5 – Center Bulkhead
The Build – Part 5 In this step we’ll be attaching the center bulkhead and installing the center differential. Build Notes: The center bulkheads can be attached in one of two configurations depending on the …
Read More »Team Associated B44.3 Build – Part 4 – Suspension
The Build – Part 4 In this step we’ll be attaching the gearboxes and suspension arms to the Team Associated B44.3 chassis. Build Notes: The rear bumper is pretty much for looks only. Be careful …
Read More »Team Associated B44.3 Build – Part 3 – Steering
The Build – Part 3 The Team Associated B44.3 uses a ball bearing supported, dual bellcrank system for the steering. This is a simple step and should only take you a few minutes to do. …
Read More »Team Associated B44.3 Build – Part 2 – Gearboxes
The Build – Part 2 Part 2 of the Team Associated B44.3 build has us assembling the front and rear gearboxes; installing the diffs and building the center CVAs. Build Notes: You’ll want to pay …
Read More »Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 9 – Bumpers, Side Bars, Wheels/Tires
The Build – Part 9 The final step to our Vaterra Ascender K5 build has us attaching the front and rear bumpers, side bars and wheel/tire assemblies. We’ll also be installing the body mounts however …
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