Features
26
Project "Live @ 5"
Losi High Roller - high rollin' with a blue bling
—by Dean Berry
32
RCD How To
4 easy-build short-course track layouts
—by David Baker
38
Project RIP-2
Return of the Ripsaw
—by David Baker
68
Metal Fume
Campbell Buggy
Axial Scorpion hybrid build
—by Jason Carter
84
Get into RCGT
Spec speed $ style
—by Tony Phalen
PIT PASS
112
2009 ROAR Off-Road
Electric Nationals
—by Chris Kovachevich
128
Baja Build 6
Transmission & suspension bulk-up
—by Greg Vogel
WORKBENCH
50
Guide to cleaning
your ride
—by Dan Gomez
108
Thinking narrow
How to achieve a thinner body
—by David Baker
116
Free up your
suspension
—by Mike Garrison
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
98
O'Donnell Racing
SS.21 Engine
—by Matthew Ciechowski
106
JR High-Voltage
Servos
—by Greg Vogel
119
Castle Creations
HV BEC Pro
—by Chris Long
120
Team Checkpoint
25A Racing Power
Supply
—by Carissa Figelski
122
Davis Diesel 3.3
Conrod
—by David Baker
Reviews
42
HPI Blitz
SC Superstar!
—by Greg Vogel
54
MRC ZRB-1
All-in-one high-powered fun
—by Chris Long
60
Team Associated
Factory Team RC8B
A new level of performance
—by Greg Vogel
78
XRay T2R Pro Touring
Car
Matinee priced
—by Mike Garrison
92
Tamiya Buggy Champ
Retro rough-rider
—by David Baker
100
Tamiya F104 Pro
The way an F1 car should be!
—by Tony Phalen
marine
124
Aquacraft Mini
Thunder
Vintage value & racing thrills
—by Bob Hastings
columns
16
Editorial
—Greg Vogel
18
RCD Mail
20
RCD News
Your fix for breaking info
52
Flip’s Tips
—by David Baker
74
RCD Getting Started
New to nitro? Helpful hints
—by David Baker & Greg Bird
88
Showoffs
Your cars, trucks & trailers!
—by Troy Shear
118
RCD Electric
Make the switch to LiPos
—by Charlie Suangka
132
RCD Stuff
—by Chris Kovachevich
137
Source Guide
138
RCD OffTrack
—by Bob Hastings
ON THE COVER: HPI's new Blitz jumps into the battle for short course supremacy. Walter Sidas photo.
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