RC Car Action June 2018

FEATURES

48 | Readers’ Choice 2018
The votes are in: The year’s best gear, as chosen by YOU
By the RC Car Action team

74 | How To/Paint a Jeep Cherokee
Two colors are all you need for a realistic look
By Kevin Hetmanski

82 | Tech-Know/Glow Plug Dos, Dont’s, Tech, and Tips
Engine trouble? Check your plug!
By the RC Car Action team

PERFORMANCE TESTS

36 | HPI Hoonicorn
We get behind the wheel of Ken Block’s mythical machine
By Kevin Hetmanski

42 | Arrma Fazon Voltage
This beginner basher is built for abuse with a fresh
spin on RTR battery tech
By Joel Navarro

56 | Kyosho Outlaw Rampage
This 2WD ride hits the dirt with trophy-truck tech
By Peter Vieira

62 | Axial SCX10 II Trail Honcho
Axial’s most affordable SCX10 II is a lot of trail
truck for the buck
By Peter Vieira

68 | Quick Spin/Traxxas TRX-4 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Traxxas’ take on the famous Ford is the best-looking, best-performing TRX-4 yet
By Peter Vieira

TEST BENCH

78 | Spektrum Focal V2 FPV Wireless
Headset & 25mW 5.8GHz FPV Camera

80 | CCHand SCX10 II Scale Accessories

DEPARTMENTS

8 | Starting Line
12 | Readers’ Rides
22 | Pit Tips
27 | Tech Center
30 | New & Hot
86 | RC Maker
90 | Tailpipe