Axial AX10 Crawler final version!

[PeterV]

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The first of its’ kind!

Previously the only way to build a competition capable rock crawler was to buy bits and pieces of several different kits here and there, sometimes taking several months just to get the right parts together before you could even start the build.

Now you can get everything you need in one box and, in a matter of a few hours of build time, be able to hit the rocks with the Axial AX10 Scorpion 1/10 Rock Crawler Kit.

Axial has designed a completely new kit from the ground up. Each detail has been well thought out and provides you with a solid rock crawler base to work with.

Axles
The axles have been designed with many features that are not available from other choices on the market. Everything from the axle strength, pinion angle, caster, and ground clearance were taken into consideration, the result is a stronger better axle that will outperform the rest. An aluminum diff locker is included along with hardened drive shafts and axles.


Chassis
The AX10 Scorpion chassis is lightweight and stiff. Twin 2.0mm aluminum side plates are tied together with aluminum posts and a molded nylon transmission/skid plate. The chassis was made small and compact to cut as much weight as possible. A simple battery/radio tray makes installation of your electronics quick and easy. Wheel base is adjustable from 304mm ~ 320mm.

Transmission
The AX10 Scorpion transmission was designed to place the weight of the motor as low as possible while still allowing a wide range of gearing choices. The overall ratio can be adjusted from 15:1 all the way up to 74:1 using different pinion/spur gear choices. The transmission is locked with no differential action and features hard anodized aluminum out-drive shafts.

Shocks, Links and Driveshaft
Super long shocks offer a wider range of articulation as well as an optional range of spring choices so you can tune your crawler to work on any terrain. All suspension links are made from lightweight and strong aluminum. The driveshaft is made from a strong composite material and features hardened metal yokes.

Wheels, Tires and BodyNo crawler would be complete without the essentials. The AX10 Scorpion comes outfitted with the popular 2.2 Rockster beadlocks sporting green rock rings and Rock Lizard tires. And to complete the AX10 Scorpion is the popular B-17 Betty body in .040” thick polycarbonate is included.

Features
> Complete competition ready kit
> All new axles that feature an improved driveshaft angle and caster as well as class leading steering throw
> Aluminum Chassis plates with a molded nylon skid plate
> Ultra compact and lightweight transmission
> Full time locked four wheel drive
> Full Ball bearings
> Overall gear ratio range from 15:1 to 74:1
> Transmission: 2.6:1; center mounted
> Differentials: Locked style (spool)
> Transmission: Single-speed
> Tires: Axial 2.2 Rock Lizards
> Wheels: Axial 2.2 Rockster Beadlocks
> Suspension: 3 Link
> Drive Shafts: Universal front and rear composite

Chassis
Wheelbase: 304mm~320mm (12”~12.6”)
Width: 254mm (10”)
Height: 156mm (6.125”)
Weight: 1588g (3.5 lbs)
Articulation: 70°
Ground Clearance: 79mm (3.125”)

Body
Length: 438mm (17.25”)
Width: 181mm (7.125”)
Height: 133mm (5.25”)

Electronics (Not Included)
Radio: 2 Channel
Servos: 1 (Standard Size)
Speed Control
Motor: 540/550 Size
Battery: 7.2v Stick Pack

For more information visit our website at www.axialracing.com

[BIGDADDYV]

I AM IN LOVE AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MUST BUY AXIAL CRALWER ........ Great there goes the start of the kids college fund again :D

[Smib]

I hear ya man. I like the idea of making a custom crawler, but seeing as I don't have any experience with them at all, a kit is perfect. Time to go check pricing so i can figure out how long i have to not eat to get one.

[BIGDADDYV]

let me save ya some time bro....... 425 beans and you wont have soo much ;) ...... I hope the MRS can eat Top Ramein for a while .... I have to have one of these ..... Getting one however isnt going to stop me from making my own ......

[Smib]

Good thing you told me, i just checked their site and I can't fond this thing on there anywhere, maybe I'm just dumb. 425 doesn't seem bad, I'm pretty sure you could spend way more piecing one together, which is the way I would have to do it.

[BIGDADDYV]

Take a look at the crawler thread i think the boys are going to be climbing in your neck of the woods ..... Can only be a good thing ..... I say load up the mini van with some trading material and take a cruise on over ;) .. I hope Axial keeps the green color ... For some reason I love it ...... I cant wait to hear some of our resident crawling experts critique it ... I want to see if i am in love or just lust :D

[birdy233]

let me save ya some time bro....... 425 beans and you wont have soo much ;) ...... I hope the MRS can eat Top Ramein for a while .... I have to have one of these ..... Getting one however isnt going to stop me from making my own ......



The "actual" street price is $275, expect them around June or early July, I already pre-ordered mine!

[crazy4wdracer]

that is one sweet crawler!!!

[SerpentCT4S]

The "actual" street price is $275, expect them around June or early July, I already pre-ordered mine!
Where can you pre-order it?

[Racer4Life]

Pre Order here.


http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69134

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[jessnlaurie]

285 is a killer price for a complete kit!!
I'm gettin one

[HYPA]

This will be my first Crawler. Now I just need to find out where I can use in Perth, Australia.

[metalry101]

This sucks. The product looks great, but IMHO, one of the very best things about crawlers was that you actually had to build it. You couldn't just sell one to any tool who wanted a rock crawler and had some money. Crawling has officially jumped the shark. :(

[BIGDADDYV]

Hey jump the shark or not it was still Fonzie and I say at 285 its gonna be all MINE :D

[ElectricThunder]

This will be my first Crawler. Now I just need to find out where I can use in Perth, Australia.
Ayers Rock (may be both a bit of a drive and ummm..."large" though?);) :p.

[birdy233]

This is where I ordered from:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69131


Great place to deal with a great communication as well!! :D

[MrCrash]

I want one too! Although I think I would throw a Mamba system in it, and see how fast I can make it go :D

[Smib]

This sucks. The product looks great, but IMHO, one of the very best things about crawlers was that you actually had to build it. You couldn't just sell one to any tool who wanted a rock crawler and had some money. Crawling has officially jumped the shark. :(

Kits have already been available, but they are all pretty much full comp rigs with sky high prices. And I don't understand how someone without experience or the means to fab something of their own makes them a tool. To me it makes them a beginner with an interest in crawling, and that's who this kit is for.

[birdy233]

I've had several crawlers over the past couple of years, made my own tuber and I think it's great for growth of this segment of R/C. Maybe other companies will jump on the crawler trend and you know what that means?? More variety, better products and cheaper prices, what is wrong with that?

[awnelson]

This sucks. The product looks great, but IMHO, one of the very best things about crawlers was that you actually had to build it. You couldn't just sell one to any tool who wanted a rock crawler and had some money. Crawling has officially jumped the shark. :(

I don't really think you can put IMHO when you put that much attitude into the comment. I think that by having the new axles, there will still be people who take them and make what they want out of the them and throw away the rest of the kit. People who like building stuff will take new RTR trucks and make what they want with them as well.

[Linkster]

I want one too! Although I think I would throw a Mamba system in it, and see how fast I can make it go :D
COPPY CAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I guess Ill have to put my 3.5R in it to beat yours. :driving:

[wishingfortlt1]

im bettin all the green ano makes it into production, at least i hope it does!!!

[BIGDADDYV]

I soooo hope thge green makes it into production ...... It stands out thats for sure and thats just what this needs ....... :D

[birdy233]

I soooo hope thge green makes it into production ...... It stands out thats for sure and thats just what this needs ....... :D


Because Axial makes their already available aluminum post only in green, I'm 99.9% sure that the green will stay.

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6115/axialpostsiv4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Ball Racing]

The battery sets to high.

[birdy233]

The battery sets to high.

you can mount your batteries elsewhere for a better center of gravity. most crawlers of this design mount their batteries on the axle

[jessnlaurie]

I will probably mount the electronics on the top to one side and strap a small 2s lipo on the underside of the tray,on the opposite side.I think this will help keep things uncluttered and clean looking.Not to mention it will help to lower th CG

[Ball Racing]

you can mount your batteries elsewhere for a better center of gravity. most crawlers of this design mount their batteries on the axle
Yeah, I know, thats why I said what I said.

[Sorcerer001]

This sucks. The product looks great, but IMHO, one of the very best things about crawlers was that you actually had to build it. You couldn't just sell one to any tool who wanted a rock crawler and had some money. Crawling has officially jumped the shark. :(


This seems to be the prevailing attitude in fast electric boat racing as well. But once the "old guard" figures out that products like these bring an infusion of cash and new blood to the the hobby, they'll loosen up. There will always be the hardcore elitists - the guys that have to create and entirely new, expensive "super mod" class to make sure that money outpaces driving skill (i.e. 1/8th scale hydro & 45"+ 32 cell offshore boats). Seeing the new Aquacraft actually place well in P mono at some of the clubs around the country is very telling of it's success. You think the guy running the SV27 isn't going to try out another class in the future?
Crawling is just in it's infancy - this rig will help bring it to the mainstream. I've stood at the counter of the LHS listening to veteran racers admire the owner's crawlers, but make comment that they just don't have the patience to spend weeks or months building a purpose built crawler. I'm sure the introduction of a $275 "rock ready" kit will bring a great deal of these guys in to the segment.
Hopefully, these rigs will ignite the desire to build custom crawlers down the road. This IS just a 2.2 rig, which is a class that started life as a cheap alternative to building full-on, high-dollar TXT/Clod/Jugg/Mad Force based rigs, right?
But, you just never know. Look at the aweful effect that the introduction of the T-Maxx had on the hobby...

[suckfish]

Well seeing how I just finished my 2.2 crawler, Axiel is really stepping up to the plate with inovative products. buy getting a company to mainstream a pure rock crawler in my opinion will only do good for Rock Crawling. I'm also one of those fast electrics boat racer, but mainly because half the battle in boats is making sure your build is correct and setup properly.. But RTR is what keeps the hobby growing

[R_C_hoodlum]

Very cool...I really like the green too. I wonder how much it will cost? (I didn't read the whole thing so if it was in there, sorry...)

[balang_479]

Yeah the battery is seriously too high...

[maxxmustang]

as soo as i get my hands on some mulah...

[oOple]

Can't say I am into 'crawling' but I fancy one of these

[Suicidemonkey7]

i hope they keep the green it looks so agressive

[RCMTracer]

The battery sets to high.
I agree. A low center of gravity is essential to a rock crawlers performance.

[RCMTracer]

you can mount your batteries elsewhere for a better center of gravity. most crawlers of this design mount their batteries on the axle

Some guys even design their own battery packs that are mounted above the steering knuckles and fit inside the rim, however this may be difficult on a 2.2 size crawler.

[birdy233]

sweet...now even cheaper...$248!!!

[tmaxxnt]

I want one too!

[rockpiledriver]

Hi guys,

RCP Crawlers has these on pre-sale also.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69131

We will likely ship at a minimum of 10 days sooner than anyone else. :D

[KevinH]

Before we only had 3D drawings. Now, we have some photos. Axial is slowly getting in parts and they had enough to start putting a truck together for us to see.

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[jamesbernatchez]

Kevin....looks awesome :)

Your more then welcome to send it too me for testing :D

[KevinH]

Kevin....looks awesome :)

Your more then welcome to send it too me for testing :D

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[jamesbernatchez]

:huh:


What, you dont like that idea? Ok, ok...I guess I need to bribe you.

Ill give you a can of pringles, 35 cents, and a few spare revo rims I have laying around ;)



Any idea when you will have the complete truck for testing?

[Ceasar23]

I truly like the look of this truck, however I am most up beat about the axles! They are by far the most realistic looking on the market. My only wish would be that they could be unlocked as I would like to put a set under my Grave Digger XVI Replica tube chassis. Still I think I will get this any way... just may not stay together for very long.

Tony

[Sorcerer001]

Aren't the TXT axles more scale for a monster than the Axial's?

[jamesbernatchez]

I truly like the look of this truck, however I am most up beat about the axles! They are by far the most realistic looking on the market. My only wish would be that they could be unlocked as I would like to put a set under my Grave Digger XVI Replica tube chassis. Still I think I will get this any way... just may not stay together for very long.

Tony


High Lift axles are by far the most realistic looking, and they are easy to lock/unlock.

Id like to see one of these run. I dont think ill pick it up as part of the fun is piecing one together for me. They are a great way for new people interested in crawling to get into the scene.


Just because its a kit doesnt mean its going to do well. Its going to depend if the driver can set it up right for the terrain they will crawl on and if the driver can drive :teacher: It will make it easier though IMO.

[Ceasar23]

Aren't the TXT axles more scale for a monster than the Axial's?

IMO, I would say, no. TXT axles are based on 5-ton military axles which have not been standard on full scale MT's since like '89 or '90. They went out a long time ago. Today's full scale MT's use axles closer to that found on a school bus. The Axial axles are closer to these in scale appearance.

[Ceasar23]

High Lift axles are by far the most realistic looking, and they are easy to lock/unlock.

Id like to see one of these run. I dont think ill pick it up as part of the fun is piecing one together for me. They are a great way for new people interested in crawling to get into the scene.


Just because its a kit doesnt mean its going to do well. Its going to depend if the driver can set it up right for the terrain they will crawl on and if the driver can drive :teacher: It will make it easier though IMO.

Well this is a differance of intended use. For a scale crawler the High Lift axles are pretty scale in appearance. If I was going for a scale crawler I would go with these too.

However I am building a scale replica of GD XVI. A monster truck not a crawler. In my case the HL axles would look like twiggs under my truck between Clod tires and it would look horribly out of scale.

From the look of these Axial axles I would say that they look more scale for my intended use of a scale monster truck. Time will tell but I'll see.

As for this being a kit. I could care less. Like I said in my original post we'll see just how long it stays that way in my hands.

As for the fun of piecing a ride together... well there is no other way to build a scale tube replica of a full scale monster truck now is there.....

Sorry but there is little interest from me in crawling, I can't drive anything slow, just ask my wife when we go down an alley! :)

Tony

[jamesbernatchez]

Tony- I only meant the highlift axle response to be meant for ya....all that other stuff was just my opinion on the new axial rig and wasnt meant for you, just in general :)

[balang_479]

anyone know any release dates... they seem to change quite often, i cant wait for mine to arrive.

[birdy233]

Late July or early August is the latest info. Of course with R/C products that will most likely change to late August..September..October... :D

[Vato Loco]

or November.....December..........January.......? or may be by next week wednesday next year right after day light savings? LOL's

[fasterthanspeed]

Damn I want this crawler. If only i had some money to get one. Oh well. Maybe ill make some money during the summer and be able to get one.

[synapse75]

looks like great quality and well refined..

I just get a kick out of how much suspension resembles a 15 year old modded clod buster.. no wonder those things have been so popular for so long.

[axialracing]

We have been working very hard on getting everything completed for this project. We are set to ship the first production run on the 16th of July from our factory overseas, that should put it into shops mid to late August.

We have updated the press release with all new photos and the final parts list. We already have some option parts that we are working on for the kit and we will be getting more info out on those shortly.

http://www.axialracing.com/ftp/Press...04-07/AX10.htm

Thanks,
Axial

[Sorcerer001]

looks like great quality and well refined..

I just get a kick out of how much suspension resembles a 15 year old modded clod buster.. no wonder those things have been so popular for so long.

You're pretty limited in suspension design when it comes to solis axles, so it makes sense that you'd find similarity between a modified clod chassis and this one (or any other custom crawler, really). A link setup or leaf springs are your options, though there are variations on both. Sticks are the only exception I can think of, but they're also not representative of any full scale trucks.

[birdy233]

We have been working very hard on getting everything completed for this project. We are set to ship the first production run on the 16th of July from our factory overseas, that should put it into shops mid to late August.

We have updated the press release with all new photos and the final parts list. We already have some option parts that we are working on for the kit and we will be getting more info out on those shortly.

http://www.axialracing.com/ftp/Press...04-07/AX10.htm

Thanks,
Axial


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[axialracing]

Your link isn't working

Sorry, it cut some of it off for some reason. If you visit our homepage, scroll down to the AX10 graphic and click on it, that will take you to the updated press release.

Thanks,
Axial

[redbarton]

Try this instead:

http://www.axialracing.com/ftp/Press-Releases/04-07/AX10.htm

Fixed it fer ya axialracing. You also need to add ".jpg" to all the image hyperlinks on your release page. Otherwise, they no worky.

[balang_479]

cant wait

[redbarton]

Ugh! I really wish these were out. I want a crawler something fierce and can't decide between one of these and converting a WK. I really like that the scorpion is a kit. I wish those were still the rule instead of the exception now. The quality looks outstanding, but I'm always leery of new and untested product. Case in point, I almost bought a DTX Warhead instead of my Savage SS 4.6. I'm SO glad I didn't. That kind of worry is probably unfounded here, though. I can't wait until these get into people's hands and feedback starts coming in for them. Can't you get those cargo ships to move faster?

[birdy233]

We have been working very hard on getting everything completed for this project. We are set to ship the first production run on the 16th of July from our factory overseas, that should put it into shops mid to late August.

We have updated the press release with all new photos and the final parts list. We already have some option parts that we are working on for the kit and we will be getting more info out on those shortly.

http://www.axialracing.com/ftp/Press...04-07/AX10.htm

Thanks,
Axial


Should we see these in a week or two.....??? :rolleyes:

[balang_479]

theres a build going on in rccrawler.com (sorry linking to other forum).. but its really amazing and shows detailed pictures of the kit... really high quality i must say.... really impressed with the work axial has done being their first ever kit.

[Racer4Life]

Axial Live build thread (http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79879)

So who in the office is going to get the AX10 for review?

[Sorcerer001]

So the AX10 was to be my birthday present from my wife, mom, and mother-in-law this year. Axial, any way you can get one to them tomorrow? ;)

[CarbonShadow]

I want one but when are you shipping then or gonna be in LHS's? I already sold my savage for one.

[Racer4Life]

So the AX10 was to be my birthday present from my wife, mom, and mother-in-law this year. Axial, any way you can get one to them tomorrow? ;)

That's my birthday too!!:wave:

[Sorcerer001]

That's my birthday too!!:wave:

Yeah, and you're only a year younger. I guess we're getting up there with the "old guys" on the forum.

[moRotorMotor]

Believe it or not, Tower finally shows on the website as having this kit in stock. Grab it while you still can!

[More Juice]

i got my crawler built already. Just waiting on some electronics. Im buying some of my electronics on RCPCrawlers.com. Check them out!

[balang_479]

i got my crawler built already. Just waiting on some electronics. Im buying some of my electronics on RCPCrawlers.com. Check them out!

same here, i built mine and got a Novak crawler rooster with Integy 45T all from RCP Crawlers...

[Sorcerer001]

I've had mine built and running for a couple of weeks - I'm really digging this crawling stuff. Never thought I'd have this much fun going so slow.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/Brendon001/misc030.jpg

The body is one that I was about ready to throw away - glad I didn't, I'm actually liking the way it looks on this chassis. It's still just a temporary body, at least until I get my Bushwacker painted up.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/Brendon001/misc028.jpg

[Sorcerer001]

I'm going to try the Rock Claws as soon as my new beadlocks arrive...

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[Kden46]

Nice Rig Sorcerer!

I got to see one of these in person and have to say it looks even more impressive in person! Having built a few different TLT based chassis this is a Great way to get into crawling!

Wonder if Axial will make a Scale Crawler Kit?

[fuzzychickens]

Scale would be nice, the body lacks detail.

[Sorcerer001]

Nice Rig Sorcerer!

I got to see one of these in person and have to say it looks even more impressive in person! Having built a few different TLT based chassis this is a Great way to get into crawling!

Wonder if Axial will make a Scale Crawler Kit?

Thanks! There are actually a few people/companies working on scale chassis' at the moment. I know of at least one that looks amazing, and it's meant to be used with most of the stock Axial hardware.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41963&stc=1&d=1188614467