New 1/14 Dakar Rally Scale RTR Race Truck From RC4WD

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New 1/14 Dakar Rally Scale RTR Race Truck is form RC4WD.

Currently listed at $799.

What are everyone’s initial thoughts?

All New 1/14 Dakar Rally Scale RTR Race Truck (VV-JD00021) is Here!

Specifications:
Main Material: Aluminum Alloy, Iron, Copper and ABS
Hard Plastic European Style Front Cab
Full Metal 2 Speed Transmission (Planetary Gears)
Transfer Case (Billet Aluminum)
Scale Fuel Tank (Billet Aluminum)
Super Scaled Leaf Spring Suspension Setup
Scale Rims (Billet Aluminum)
Remote Lockable Rear and Front Axle (Locking Differential)
Full Metal Front and Rear Axle Housing
Steel Scale Drive Shaft
Automatic Trailer Gate (Do Not Attempt to Open by Hand)
Rear Light Guard (Protects Against Rocks)
Fully Painted
Brushed Driven Motor
1000KV Brushless Motor-Driven Micro Hydraulic Pump
Basic 4 Channel 2.4Ghz Radio
Supply Voltage: 12V, )
Maximum Speed: 25KM/H (3S Battery)
Incline Driving Angle: 35°
Road Driving Angle: 20°
Decline Driving Angle: 56°
Truck Net Weight: 6.6KG
Remote Control Weight: 0.32KG
Packing Weight: 3.58KG
Total Weight: 10.5KG

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This looks incredible, way out of my cost bracket though – Would love to have a go at building it if they bring out a kit version.

Axial SCX10 Dingo D90    RC4WD TF2 Hilux     RC4WD G2 D90

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Aha, in my haste I hadn’t even noticed that it was an RTR.  I too shall be interested should a kit version be released.  I do like the look and stance very much.

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[Member jimbo_wa Topics 24Replies 420Scale Off Road Pro★★★★★★]

It’s very shiny – just like the new forum! 🙂

Looks great, but more for a 1/14th truck owner?

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jimbo_wa wrote:

It’s very shiny – just like the new forum! Looks great, but more for a 1/14th truck owner?

Hehe, cheers!   I’m not keen on the battery visible in the back and I’m not quite sure what to make of the terminal block.

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[Member laters Topics 7Replies 169Scaling Like A Pro★★★★★]

I would love that to go with my 1/14 trucks.

It looks superb but rc4wd do seem to have made a few strange choices though.

I avoid rtr or artr as 99% of the time I end up pulling them in bits to sort out the issues that have been caused by the factory speed building.

Fingers crossed they do a kit version that’s a more realistic price.

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Agreed, I usually avoid RTR as well, especially from RC4WD, they never seem to put them together properly.

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[Member Al murray Topics 35Replies 625Scale Off Road Pro★★★★★★]

im gonna be critical here, overall I like it though its not really my thing..

What Im not so keen on its the mating of the cab to rear.. i dont like that gap near the top, I think if they had tapered the rear section in at the top to match the cab it would be so much better.. it just makes it look too stuck on like this.. theres an awful lot of red on that too 🙂

 

no decal kit?

Al..

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I see what you mean Al, the bulge at the top now you mention it just makes the back look like a plastic add on.  It’s so close to being right and I like that RC4WD are doing something like this.  I do wonder who they consult with when creating new products however as they always seem to get something wrong.

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[Member Al murray Topics 35Replies 625Scale Off Road Pro★★★★★★]

yep theres always something retrocosm.. I’m curious to see how their cable operated diffs work.. hopefully they’re successful and may transfer them onto the 1/10 scales too.. not sure if i like the “held in place with a ziptie” on the springs though.. also wondering if these are stock strength leafs or the softer red ones like the previous red ones

Al..

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