RC4WDs New Micro Crawler

[rc2000]

Some real nice features....
Yota II Axles, Steel Driveshafts, Steel Transmission Gears.

[The Crawl Space]

Any specs on the transmission, mainly the type and size of motors that will fit?

As far as I know there is a shortage of decent mini/380 can motors on the market.

[cutlaSS]

Weird the truck is 1/18 but the transand axles are 1/24. either way, I'm down for one.

[eMoon]

I can't seem to find this on their site. Got a link?

[rc2000]

Originally Posted by eMoon

I can't seem to find this on their site. Got a link?

It's not there yet...

http://store.rc4wd.com/RC4WD-118-Gel...et_p_4914.html

[stonecold]

the last couple days it shows up on their website at night.

[Szczerba]

Do want!

Originally Posted by stonecold

the last couple days it shows up on their website at night.

I noticed that too. It was working the other day then not.

[MattTheGenus]

1.0 beadlocks should be the same size as the losi micro crawler wheels. Based on that this is a true(ish) 1/18 platform.

Looks cool though, definitely watching.

[R.Billy Rob]

This has definitely got me interested. Is there a price mentioned on the site?

[rc2000]

It was previously listed and then pulled. It was $199 RTR


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[spoo76]

Same sized wheels, tires, and wheel hex as the losi micro crawler, Trail Trekker, Sumo Micro 1/24 Crawler, HBX,HSP,Reely.
Motor looks like a 130 can (big block/xmod/mini z) but it's hard to tell from just the pictures.
I think they list the axle as 1/24 to appeal to the existing micro crawler guys that use the 1/24 losi and Sumo. Truthfully the axle is a bit wider than the old RC4WD micro Trex axles, but looks like it has a smaller more scale pumpkin.

Micro Trex specs
Output Shaft Length: 0.15in / 4mm
Output Shaft OD: 0.11in / 3mm
Gear Ratio: 2.53 : 1
Total Width: 3.93in / 100mm
Width: 3.22in / 82mm (Axle Housing)
Pin to Pin Width: 3.32in / 84.5mm

RC4WD Gelande 2 92mm hex to hex

Sumo – 3.33″ (85mm)
Trekker – 3.08″ (78mm)
McRC – 2.83″ (72mm)

Video
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...id=59251809602

And here are some pictures I've saved from various sources.

[JatoTheRipper]

This thing is awesome. Leave it to RC4WD to list the body as 1/18 and the drive train as 1/24th. LOL

I hope this thing is durable and price right.

[spoo76]

Its all metal. The axles, chassis, driveshafts, transmission case,gears. Price was listed as $199. Hopefully the price doesn't go up

[The Crawl Space]

Originally Posted by spoo76

Its all metal. The axles, chassis, driveshafts, transmission case,gears. Price was listed as $199. Hopefully the price doesn't go up

Thanks for posting all the info, fingers crossed they keep it at that price mark.

[rc2000]

And all this good information doesn't help me with saying no, lol.


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[spoo76]

I definitely look forward to it.
It could definitely help bring attention back to the micro scene which could bring more parts.
The price seems fair for all that metal as well, hopefully they don't inflate the price of the spare axles too much. The part # lists both axles FS at a pair. If it's anything like the old 1/18 micro Trex they should be right at or around $100 for the pair.
The wheels also look like the old micro stamped steel beadlocks which is cool because I was never able to score a set.
IMO true 1/18 is the right scale for them to go for. They already had 1/18 wheels and axles in the past, they just so happen to work well for the guys that build parts using 1/24 Losi & Sumo and it works well with 1/20. The fact that they even list a 1/18 axle as 1/24 IMO shows they are paying some attention to what people are looking for. If these sell well it could potentially lead to another RC4WD body, or hopefully a less expensive rolling chassis/builders kit like they do with the 1:10/1:8 chassis. No electronics, no body. Just a rolling chasis ready for your favorite gear.

[R.Billy Rob]

For metal axles, transmission, and driveshafts, I wouldn't hesitate at $199 for an rtr. The Losi is $149 for a plastic version. So what's another $50 for an all metal upgrade? I'd be more than excited to see a kit version, as well as being able to buy parts separately. Especially if the axles can be converted for multi axle use. I have a 1/20 Peterbilt that needs wider axles than what's currently available. I just wonder why it showed up, and is now no longer there? Why tease us like this? I might just die in anticipation! Don't they want to take all my money?

[tacocat]

Dannggggggg this is exactly the kind of rig Ive been wanting!

[spoo76]

I have the same peterbilt. I've been holding onto it for years lol. The RC4WD axles are a little wider than the Sumos. Not much.
I wouldn't hesitate for a RTR if that's all that's available, but if I don't want to build something box stock I'd much rather not have to pay extra for the radio and electronics when I already have about 15-20 micro sidewinders, XYS-20A,Losi ESC/RX combo and 4 Losi TXs. Yes you could always sell it, but I'd rather not have to at all. Either way I really can't wait! I have to finish up a 1:1 project,but I'm going to hold off on a bomber of the HPI venture just to get this micro

[jimbo_wa]

Page is now active on the RC4WD site!

RC4WD 1/18 Gelande II RTR with D90 Body Set

PDF info: http://www.rc4wd.co.uk/fh/1_18%20Gel...90%20Truck.pdf

Build manual: http://www.rc4wd.co.uk/MENG/Gelande%...l%20NEW-v5.pdf

Looks like it's a BYO interior and most of the parts/hop-up links are active (but not in stock) - $32.99 for the 2-in-1 ESC/Rx/Tx combo so not likely to save much as a ARTR...