Coming from Axial and made for the SCX10 II is a 2-speed gear set. The kit allows to upgrade the 31439 SCX10 transmission into a Hi/Lo gearbox. Gears used include a 18T machined gear, 26T/28T high speed gear set, and 28T/36T 2-speed shift gears. Also part of the conversion are all needed transmission internals, shifter forks and a mini servo saver, springs and a linkage set.
Source: Axial [axialracing.com]
Coming from Pro-Line are four new trail and monster truck body shells for a range of vehicles. First up os the pre-cut 2019 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss clear body tailor-designed for the Traxxas X-Maxx. Pro-Line has included all the aggressive scale detail into the body and sticker sheet for a highly detailed replica and it comes pre-cut to get owners going faster. This body completely transforms the X-Maxx into an even crazier bash machine and allows to add a custom paint job. Included beside the clear body and detailed decal sheet are also window masks.
Axial’s latest incarnation of the popular SCX10 II trail truck is the 1969 Chevrolet Blazer RTR. The kit is decked out with a scale-looking Blazer body for a macho apperance while additional items like chrome-coated grille, mirrors and door handles are also included. Officially licensed Chassis Unlimited front and rear tube bumpers are mounted tight to the body for maximum clearance and a set of offroad lights – with LEDs – shine some light when the action goes dark. To keep the Blazer rolling along in even the toughest situations, Axial mounted it on their rugged SCX10 II chassis. High-clearance AR44 high-pinion axles, a chassis mounted servo, re-designed AX10 transmission case and tough steel suspension links are just a few of the parts that make the Blazer a beast on any terrain. The kit is rounded out by 1.9” Method Hole rims and 1.9” Falken Wild Peak M/T tyres.
Axial’s SCX10 II is soon also available as Deadbolt body shell variant. The vehicle combines the rugged good looks of the Deadbolt with the exceptional handling of the trail-ready SCX10 II chassis, giving drivers a rig that’s got both charisma and competence. The Deadbolt body is now coated with an olive drab paint scheme while keeping the original features such as narrow stance, bulging hood, realistic driver figure and exterior cage complete with light bar. Finalising the look is a licensed CRC front bumper and Method Hole wheels wrapped in Nitto Trail Grappler tires. Underneath the muted-green shell sits the SCX10 II, a reliable chassis that is equipped for extreme trailing – AX10 transmission, single-piece AR44 axles and WB8 HD Wildboar driveshafts.
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Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck is a brass rear brake adapter set with mock-up brake discs and brake callipers. The adapters are designed for the use with he Samix rear lock outs and attach to the rear axle, adding 61g of weight per side for greater stability and improved climb performance. A black surface coating and gold-colour edge details round out the visual appearance. To up the scale looks the adapters can be equipped with the included fake brake discs and callipers.
STRC have introduced new option parts for the Axial SCX10 II truck in the form of brass front suspension knuckles and rear lockouts. The front steering knuckles are machined from high quality brass material with a black finish, then CNC machined again for the bearing holes keeping tight tolerance and precision on the bearing area. When combined with the brass Rear Lock-out, a total of over 100g of weight towards the lower parts of the SCX10 II can be added.
Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck is a brass knuckle set. The knuckles weigh in at 46g each, adding valuable weight to one of the lowest areas in the chassis for overall improved climb performance. The parts are machined from high-quality material and they sport a protective coat in black colour. Included come outer 5x13x4mm heavy duty bearings and POM bearings inserts for easy installation and replacement. The knuckles are a direct fit with Axial’s standard or Samix’s optional C-hubs, they come in sets of two and are usable with Samix’s optional mock-up brake discs and callipers for added realism.
JConcepts have introduced the new King Sling Mega Truck body shell. From the mind of Dennis Anderson, the wild and wooly King Sling was born. The ultimate Mega Truck, born in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, has a wild side, combining the brute power and durability of a monster truck with the madness of a mud racer. King Sling is a beast, and JConcepts has worked together with designers and builders to replicate this body shell to fit on a host of popular chassis including the Axial SMT10. The slate was once again wiped clean and the form started to take shape in the computer to fit and finish on a selection of vehicles. A lot of hand dressing took place to ensure the details were correct on the shell itself, not to mention the iconic wing shape and rear scoop treatment. Fred “Freestyle” Reep sat shotgun on this project reviewing the style, shape and decal creation to ultimately please the man, the myth the legend, Dennis Anderson. No superstar race machine would be complete without decoration. The King Sling is the first JConcepts body to include two decal sheets in the package that covers logos, signatures, flames and branding recognition.
