Coming soon RC4WD desert runner

[DukeMinnix]

The french website previously posted lists it as 1:9.18 scale. At 24 inches in overall length, that seems to be spot on for the Raptor's 220 inch overall length.

Looking at RC4WD truck, it seems like the rear wheels are shoved forward and there is more bed behind the rear wheels than the 1:1 version. That would explain the short wheelbase in comparison to the overall length.

This is unacceptable. complete rubbish. Because of this inaccuracy, I'm out.

Just kidding, the grill is obscene and I'm sure the tailgate applique is HERIFIC... I'm just bummed a new bright isn't a drop on option. Oh well, maybe I'll be able to score one of the interiors from someone.

 

[svt923]

This is unacceptable. complete rubbish. Because of this inaccuracy, I'm out.

I understand.

The commitment to zero performance scale nerdom takes a certain level of dedication that not everyone can handle. :mrgreen:

 

[DukeMinnix]

I understand.

The commitment to zero performance scale nerdom takes a certain level of dedication that not everyone can handle. :mrgreen:

speaking of which, my wife sent me a link for scale christmas wreaths for hood ornaments so i ordered a few of those

 

[Shinchu]

ehhhhh you know im actually going to agree, without sarcasm. if the scale is off, i just don't think i could plunk down this much cash for something like this if they didn't get it right. why make something with such a funky wheelbase if its not accurate to the scale market its being sold to?

im not completely out, but i will need to see some pics from an early adopter before i pull the trigger...

 

[Szczerba]

11/06/18 delivery for me. I'll report back. Maybe. :mrgreen:

 

[durok]

It's a lot more accurate scale-wise than nearly every other body I've seen released for crawlers and trail rigs, barring the lack of Ford badging, which will (as I mentioned before) be very likely dealt with by someone with a 3d-printer.

However, it's also not aimed at most of us on this site - I doubt if stock it's nearly as off-road capable as, say, the RC4WD Dakar truck from the same people.

This is the best page for detailed pics of the vehicle that I have found - definitely has the Tamiya Tuned Machine Modified 35t motor in the pics, and there's a blue one shown here as well:

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[Zukiiholic]

The blue one does look better.
I do need to get me something for Christmas..

It does look like wheel options may be Zero.
Any size on the wheels/tires yet?

 

[Shinchu]

i saw somewhere they are 1.9. not sure for tire OD.
and yes i have concerns for wheel swaps also. crossing our fingers maybe that bolt pattern lines up with scale 6 bolt hubs so we just bolt our scale beadlocks to the truck like a 1:1, skipping the hex hub adapter?
santa might at least go halves on this with me... its this or the axial SBG kit -er scale builders... kit.

ZSzZScZzebra we are all counting on you... no pressure!

 

[Szczerba]

Truck is in Memphis, TN right now.

I am doing some assuming but let's say the hub/rotor is just "adapter" from a hex or pin wheel axle. The front is dog-boned from the pictures, so you also have to assume it uses a normal hex or pin setup to drive the hub/wheel. Just my thoughts.

 

[imthatguy]

i saw somewhere they are 1.9. not sure for tire OD.
and yes i have concerns for wheel swaps also. crossing our fingers maybe that bolt pattern lines up with scale 6 bolt hubs so we just bolt our scale beadlocks to the truck like a 1:1, skipping the hex hub adapter?
santa might at least go halves on this with me... its this or the axial SBG kit -er scale builders... kit.

ZSzZScZzebra we are all counting on you... no pressure!

Some other ding dong also ordered one of these. Scheduled to arrive on the 7th.

 

[Shinchu]

i was wondering what you would think of this truck! looking forward to some sort of blurry thing on your shelf behind you in your next vids...

i mean... some ding dong.

*oh, i just had another ideer. its winterish time. how about a set of TRACKS for this thing!? how rad would that be!?
https://store.rc4wd.com/RC4WD-Predator-Tracks-Pair_p_1975.html

 

[Szczerba]

JS Scale is doing a live FB feed tonight of the truck. I think it's around 12pm PDT (USA West Coast)

 

[JatoTheRipper]

i mean... some ding dong.

Suddenly this became the WTH thread! :lmao:

 

[Shinchu]

context, brother... context!

why cant the French realize we on the west coast have better things to do at midnight than... okay no really we don't haha i'll try to remember that. thanks!

 

[Szczerba]

context, brother... context!

why cant the French realize we on the west coast have better things to do at midnight than... okay no really we don't haha i'll try to remember that. thanks!

12pm as in about an hour from now, for me in Washington State. I believe it is 7pm in Paris right meow. .

 

[Shinchu]

like i said, why do the French not realize we on the west coast have better things to do at lunch other than... eating.

 

[DukeMinnix]

JS Scale is doing a live FB feed tonight of the truck. I think it's around 12pm PDT (USA West Coast)

happen to have the link to that?

 

[CM9000]

yeah, id like the link as well.

 

[Szczerba]

Just go to Facebook and search them. JS Scale. They are on now. I see it on my phone but dunno if the live video works on desktop site.

 

[DukeMinnix]

well shit I missed the "FB" portion of that. I don't book face