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Axialfest 2018 Video and Photos

Axialfest 2018 Video and Photos

Posted by on Aug 3, 2018 in Events | 2 comments

Another Axialfest has come and gone, and like year’s past it was a memorable one. We are not sure of the actual attendance numbers, but it had to be record breaking again this year. The Cisco Grove campground was literally crawling with activity! Everywhere you looked there were people driving scale RC trucks through the campgrounds headed to the...

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RPP Hobby’s Scale Garage – Part 1

RPP Hobby’s Scale Garage – Part 1

Posted by on Jun 22, 2018 in Tech | 2 comments

It is time to build RPP Hobby our very own 1/10th scale garage! This is something we have wanted to do for a long time. We’ve had different ideas we would incorporate into our vision of a clean, creative scale workshop floating around in our heads for a while now. We recently jotted down a few ideas on paper to get them documented and it went down...

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Vaterra Ascender – K5 Blazer to K10 Pickup Conversion

Vaterra Ascender – K5 Blazer to K10 Pickup Conversion

Posted by on May 17, 2018 in Tech | 2 comments

Nothing can change the overall look of your R/C vehicle more than a new body set. That is one of the great things about this hobby! You can completely change the look of your R/C car or truck in no time with option parts like wheels, tires, bumpers, lights, etc. Changing out the body, on the other hand, gives you a completely new look if that is what you...

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1/12th Scale ECX Barrage RTR – Overview and Trail Run

1/12th Scale ECX Barrage RTR – Overview and Trail Run

Posted by on Apr 12, 2018 in What's New | 0 comments

Scaling on a budget. Is it possible? It really depends on your definition of the term “scale trail run”. There are less expensive options when it comes to entry level RTR R/C vehicles. Some of the options out there can bring great fun in a little package. One of these options is the ECX Barrage 1/12th scale RTR truck. This slightly smaller than...

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Gmade GOM Rock Buggy Kit Build – Part 5

Gmade GOM Rock Buggy Kit Build – Part 5

Posted by on Apr 5, 2018 in Tech | 4 comments

We have been chugging along with our Gmade GOM kit build behind the scenes lately and it is time to wrap this R/C rock racer up! In this installment we will get into painting body panels, detailing the interior, assembly the tube chassis, and finish it up by mounting the tires to the beadlock wheels. The “first-run” anticipation is mounting as...

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