For this posting / build series -.. I really want to take a moment and talk about my limited amount of knowledge in this area.. and it is truly a shame. Drifting is unlike any other type of car racing that I have seen.. truly a lot of skill has to be learned – and respected. If driven by the right people, being practicing and gifted with the talent of control – this RC spart of growing like wild fire. Truly an amazing this to watch, experience and master.

For this particular build.. I had no experience at all in putting together a drift car… but found out its fun, a challenge and a consistently changing type of RC Kit. To dial these little machines in is NO EASY task! Totally awesome.. and I suggest that you give it a try, if the urge strikes.

So.. Here is how I attacked my TT01 Kit.. and made it into my Drift / Touring Kit of the season. Lot’s of fun! ( And for the record.. Im a terrible drifter.. Lol)

PART 1 – INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT

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Wow…

Amazing how I look back and see how the concept of RC Adventures was truly born.. Many people ask me about this Giant of an RC.. and how I was involved in doing such a build.
It is a unique story..

I remember drooling over these very expensive kits, well over half a decade ago. So original kit itself – without any upgrades – was fairly pricey (ie: 750 USD), and came with no radio, no electronics, and no battery. Just the parts to put together an AWESOME looking scale truck. Well.. as I knew if I took on a project like this.. that there is no way I could actually just leave it stock. This was to be my first ever – scale trail truck. I had caught the scale bug in a BIG way. So.. having a pretty good relationship with one of the local hobby stores, I approached the manager 7 the marketing director – and mentioned that I had an idea…
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Another Build Video series arises out of the 2009 RC Season. This time the project was a XTM SUPER CRAWLER. With the collaborative sponsorship of EastridgeHobbies.ca and Team Airtronics, Medic Media Productions has created another RC ADVENTURE series catering to the SUPER CRAWLER enthusiast!

With the RC builder in mind, this “How-to” build video series is much more technical than past projects, and focuses on the build aspect of an “EP” class crawler – ARTR kit. Filmed as one production, this series has been cut from a complete DVD into 5 sections to be posted online at Youtube.com.

A special thanks to all involved in the development of this project, as we present for your viewing pleasure….

X-SUPER CRAWLER!!

Enjoy ~

PART ONE

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Hello my RC friends!

Here we go, in celebration of the one year anniversary of the Tamiya Tundra 4X4 High Lift build, RCSPARKS and Eastridge Hobbies is pleased to present another fun build video series. This build series will take a detailed look at the Axial SCX10 Honcho (1/10th Scale) 4X4 Trail Truck. It’s going to be season is going to be full of fun RC ADVENTURES! More videos and pictures to come as the truck is assembled.

INTRODUCTION VIDEO

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In late 2010, Axial Racing released their newest, and most innovative product. The XR-10. The model is constructed so that any hobbyist – new to the sport of crawling, or a senior – could get their hands on a competition ready crawler for a descent price. Fortunately for me I had the opportunity to get my hands on one, and while working with manufacturers to get the right gear into the Kit… put together a pretty neat, and fun rig. Overall I have been happy with the performance. I believe Axial, as well as some other companies are releasing different parts that include hardened, machined steel. Ill be sure to post up my results as I get them.

This thread will be dedicated to this build, and an overall Great Product.

Axial XR10 Video Number 1 – INTRODUCTION To the Build

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The RCSparks Crew is on it’s way back to Cancun Mexico around the end of February / March area.   We have decided to return to the tropical paradise as the scenery is simply breathe taking and spectacular for a fun new series. Last year, we took down a Losi Mini Rock Crawler and had a blast.  Completely stock, except for the Bug Body from Proline Racing.   Here is a picture of the Bug posing for the Camera in the Caribbean Eden…

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