Level-up guides
Practical, no-filler guides for picking gear that matches your game.
Best First Upgrades for the Axial SCX10
The seven upgrades that transform a stock SCX10 into a capable trail rig, ranked by impact per dollar and covering shocks, tires, ESC, and servo.
Read guide 02Traxxas TRX-4 Upgrade Path: Where to Spend First
A practical upgrade path for the Traxxas TRX-4, from the first shock and servo swaps through brushless conversion, scale accessories, and LiPo setup.
Read guide 03RC Crawler Scale Body Guide: Hard Plastic vs Lexan
How to pick the right scale crawler body for your platform, covering wheelbase measurement, hard plastic versus Lexan, recommended bodies for SCX10 and TRX-4, and paint tips.
Read guide 04RC Crawler LiPo Guide: 2S vs 3S, Run Time, Safety
A complete guide to choosing, charging, and caring for LiPo batteries in 1/10 scale rock crawlers, covering 2S vs 3S voltage, capacity, connector types, and safe storage.
Read guide 05RC Crawler Scale Accessories: What to Buy and Skip
A prioritized guide to scale accessories for 1/10 crawlers, covering bumpers, LED systems, rock sliders, brass weights, roof racks, and winch setups for SCX10 and TRX-4.
Read guide 06Brushless Motor and ESC Setup for RC Crawlers
How to choose and set up a brushless motor and ESC for 1/10 rock crawling, covering KV rating, sensored versus sensorless, drag brake setup, and the best combos for SCX10 and TRX-4.
Read guide 07Best Motors and ESC Combos for RC Crawlers
Compare the best motor and ESC combinations for 1/10 rock crawlers, from the sensored Hobbywing Fusion to budget brushless and brushed upgrades. Includes servo and battery pairing guides.
Read guide 08RC Hobby Statistics 2026: 26 Key Data Points
A sourced roundup of the numbers behind the RC car and broader radio-control hobby: market size, hobby-grade versus toy-grade share, electric versus nitro, regional demand, and how the scale-model and toy industries are growing. Every figure is cited to its source.
Read guide 09Crawler Tires and Foam Inserts: Compound, Size, and Why the Insert Matters as Much as the Tread
How to pick a crawler tire compound and size, then match the right foam insert so the tread actually performs, covering Pro-Line, JConcepts, RC4WD, and Injora options for SCX10, TRX-4, and Wraith builds.
Read guide 10RC Crawler Servo Upgrade: Torque, Waterproofing, and Why the Stock Servo Fails
Why the stock RTR crawler servo strips under steering load, how much torque and waterproofing actually matters, and which metal gear servo, tray, and ESC pairing fixes it for good.
Read guide 11Waterproofing an RC Crawler: What Actually Needs Sealing Before You Run Water
What actually needs to be sealed on an RC crawler before a creek crossing, covering the ESC, servo, brushless motor, and the LiPo safety rules that never change no matter how waterproof the chassis is.
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