Thursday , 25 April 2024

RC4WD 1/14 Scale Dakar Rally RTR Race Truck

RC4WD 1/14 Scale Dakar Rally RTR Race Truck

Rally events are starting to grow in popularity, especially here in SoCal. There’s even a few guys that are custom building Dakar-style race trucks (myself included). Well RC4WD has surprised everyone with the release of their Dakar Rally RTR Race Truck!

This gorgeous rig is modeled in 1:14 scale and comes loaded with all sorts of crazy-cool features. Here’s a quick look at what the Dakar Rally Race Truck comes with:

• Main material consists of aluminum, iron, copper, ABS and polycarbonate
• Fully painted, hard plastic european-style front cab
• Metal 2-speed transmission with planetary gears
• Transfer case and scale fuel tank made from billet aluminum
• Scale leaf spring suspension system
• Gorgeous billet aluminum wheels
• Remote locking front and rear axles
• Metal front and rear axles housings
• Scale steel driveshaft
• Automatic trailer gate
• Rear light guard
• Brushed motor for power, 1000kV brushless motor-driven micro hydraulic pump
• 4-channel 2.4Ghz radio system installed
• 3S compatible and recommended (with XT60 connector)

Specs
• Maximum Speed: 15MPH (3S Battery)
• Incline Driving Angle: 35°
• Road Driving Angle: 20°
• Decline Driving Angle: 56°
• Truck Net Weight: 14.5lbs

This truck looks absolutely amazing and is sure to wow the Dakar crowd – and it’s Ready to Run!!! Heck it makes me want to scrap my project and just pick one of these up!!!

VV-JD00021 RC4WD 1/14 Scale Dakar Rally RTR Race Truck

For more information, please visit: www.rc4wd.com

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About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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