RC Car Action February 2018

FEATURES

32 | Head to Head: Axial SCX10 II vs. Traxxas TRX-4
The brand that put trail-and-scale on the map versus the scene’s hot upstart. Which 1.9” rig is king of the hill?
By Kevin Hetmanski

56 | RC Camel Trophy Benelux
The ultimate endurance event revived in scale
By Matt Boyd

76 | Revolution/Horizon Hobby Forge Monster Truck, Ascent SPx, Ascent MTx, Invezo Stunt Drone, Vizo FPV Camera Drone
Monster fun and flying high with Revolution’s one-box RC machines
By Peter Vieira

84 | The Complete 2018 1.9” Trail Truck Guide
Find your 4X4 and get ready for adventure
By Joel Navarro

PEFORMANCE TESTS

44 | Losi/Horizon Hobby LST 3XL-E
Losi’s electric-optimized 6S monster is a big-tire blast!
By Kevin Hetmanski

50 | Gmade GR-01 GOM
Gmade’s rugged and realistic rock buggy is big on features and performance
By Peter Vieira

62 | AARMA Talion 6S BLX
ARRMA goes all in for speed and durability with a lower, leaner, tougher take on an electric truggy
By Kevin Hetmanksi

68 | HPI Venture FJ Cruiser
HPI’s trail and scale adventure is about to begin
By Kevin Hetmanski

80 | Quick Spin: Force RC/Horizon Hobby Warhawk and Outbreak
These ulta-affordable RTR 4X4s show off surprising features for just $140
By Peter Vieira

DEPARTMENTS

10 | Starting Line
12 | Readers’ Rides
18 | Pit Tips
23 | Tech Center
27 | New & Hot
92 | Race Watch
98 | Tailpipe