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 07RC 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.
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