FEATURES
28 | Axialfest
Scale off-road’s ultimate event
By Joel Navarro
46 | How To: Scale Detail for the Trail
Quick and easy steps to take your scale build to the next level
By Kevin Hetmanski
54 | How To: Replace a
Suspension Arm
Go from “broke” to “back in action” in no time
By Kevin Hetmanski
PERFORMANCE TESTS
42 | Tamiya Volkswagen
Rally Beetle MF-01X
Super-scale, easy to build, and fun to drive, Tamiya’s Beetle is a vintage blast
By Peter Vieira
50 | ECX/Horizon Hobby Barrage Gen2
ECX’s low-buck truck boosts power and trail prowess (but not price) with new “Gen2” specs
By Peter Vieira
TEST BENCH
58 | Pro-Line Back-Half Cage
60 | RC4WD BendPak XPR-9S Two-Post Auto Lift
62 | Ultra Power UP240AC Plus Quad Charger
DEPARTMENTS
10 | Starting Line
12 | Readers’ Rides
18 | Pit Tips
21 | Tech Center
25 | New & Hot
64 | RC Maker
66 | Tailpipe