Trail trucks are quickly becoming one of those must-have vehicles in everyone’s RC stable. With massive aftermarket support and uber-scale realism, there’s definitely a growing market for these vehicles. Vaterra is looking to put it’s stamp on the scaler-scene with the release of their Ascender, a new ground-up design aimed straight for the trails.
This truck features a beautiful 1986 Chevrolet K5 Blazer body, chrome wheels, soft Super Swamper tires, multi-link solid axle suspension, threaded shocks and a whole slew of other goodies that every trail trucker might want.
We’ve opened the box, gathered our accessories and got our build on. Enjoy.
The following support parts will be used with this build:
• Spektrum S6030 Digital Servo, www.spektrumrc.com
• Tekin FX-R Brushed ESC, www.teamtekin.com
• Tekin T-35 Heavy Duty Brushed 540 Motor, www.teamtekin.com
• Dynamite Reaction 4000mAh Shorty LiPo, www.dynamiterc.com
• Spektrum DX4C 2.4GHz Transmitter, www.spektrumrc.com
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 1 – Transmission
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 2 – Front Axle
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 3 – Rear Axle
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 4 – Chassis
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 5 – Electronics
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 6 – Shocks
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 7 – Suspension Links
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 8 – Chassis Assembly
Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer Build – Part 9 – Bumpers, Side Bars, Wheels/Tires, Body
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