New Vaterra Scale Truck

[TWINSET]

Kit!!!

VTR03023

Chevrolet K-5 Blazer Ascender Kit

£249.99 (RRP)

The Chevrolet K-5 Blazer is one of the most popular 4x4 vehicles off all time. This 1/10-scale kit gives you all the hardware necessary to build an RC version that looks and drives like the real thing. At the heart of its incredibly scale performance is the Vaterra® Ascender chassis. This innovative platform features stamped-steel ladder frames with adjustable wheelbase, a metal gear transmission and one of the most capable off-road suspensions available. A licensed 1986 K-5 Blazer body and licensed reproductions of Interco Super Swamper tyres are also included.

Stamped-Steel Ladder Frames with Adjustable Wheelbase

Steel, C-channel frames form the backbone of the Ascender chassis and give you four wheelbase lengths to choose from: 12.36 in (314mm), 11.9 in (302mm), 11.4 in (290mm) and 10.95 in (278mm). Markings on the frames make wheelbase adjustments easy.

Heavy Duty Suspension

The chassis has been designed with a 3-link panhard bar front suspension and a 4-link rear suspension. All suspension links are machined from aluminium to handle the most punishing conditions. Oil-filled, threaded shocks soak up the bumps and give you a variety of pre-load settings.

Metal Gear Transmission

The single-speed metal gear transmission is engineered to handle high-output power systems and brutal conditions. Those seeking a little more flexibility for different types of terrain can upgrade to the optional two-speed transmission, sold separately.

Floating Battery Tray

The battery tray floats over the front axle and is designed to accept 96mm shorty packs. Placing the weight of the battery over the front axle gives the front tyres extra traction when crawling over rocks and tackling steep inclines.

Features

Ascender Stamped-Steel Ladder-Frame Chassis

4-Length Adjustable Wheelbase

Licensed 1986 Chevrolet® K-5 Blazer Body

Crawler Style Bumpers

Adjustable Rock Slider Side Bars

3-Link Panhard Bar Front Suspension

4-Link Rear Suspension

Aluminium Suspension Links

Floating Battery Tray

Realistic, Low-Profile Axle Housings

One-Piece, Low-Profile Locker/Ring Gear

Heavy Duty CV Front Shafts

Single-Speed, Metal Gear Transmission

Heavy Duty Slipper Clutch

Receiver Box

Oil-Filled, Threaded Shocks

Licensed Interco Super Swamper Tyres

1.9 in, 8-Spoke Wheels

Needed to Complete

2-Channel Radio and Receiver (3-Channel with optional 2-speed transmission, sold separately)

Motor and Speed Controller

Steering Servo

Shift Servo (with optional 2-speed transmission)

Battery Pack

Battery Charger

Polycarbonate Paint

Metric Tool Set

Ball Link Pliers

Body Scissors

Specification

Vehicle Type: Scale 4x4 Crawler

Drivetrain: 4WD

Size/Scale: 1/10

Completion Level: Kit

Length: 21.25 in (540mm)

Width: 9.00 in (229mm)

Height: 9.50 in (241mm)

Ground Clearance: 1.06 in (37mm) at Differentials

Wheelbase: 12.36 in (314mm)/11.9 in (302mm)/11.4 in (290mm)/10.95 in (278mm)

Front Track: 8.66 in (220mm)

Rear Track: 8.66 in (220mm)

Suspension: Multi-Link Solid Axle

Shock Type: Oil-Filled Threaded Injection Molded

Wheel Diameter: 1.9 in (48.3mm)

Wheel Width: 1.1 in (115mm)

Tyre Tread: Interco Super Swamper TSL SX

Motor Size: 540 Required

Pinion: 14T

Spur Gear: 86T

Gear Pitch: 48P

Internal Gear Ratio: 4.05:1

Final Drive Ratio: 7.86:1

Speed Control: Not Included

Radio: 2-Channel (3-channel for Optional 2-Speed Transmission), Not Included

Batteries: Not included

Charger: Not included

Body: Unpainted

Ball Bearings: Throughout

[bsy2010]

****... Re-Re Super Champ or this one for my birthday??

[Axeboy]

Oooh I likey

[JennyMo]

Nice - but needs a proper hard-body ;o)

Jx

[markbt73]

Well, it's a Blazer... but not a Blazing one...

[kaylon]

This looks excellent!

[backtomyroots]

Nice find ~ ! (Though very scx10 "ish")

[Tamiya1/10]

Nice find ~ ! (Though very scx10 "ish")

Agree. The Axial designer is now working for Vaterra. I guess one cannot deviate too once a ladder type frame is part of the design. And we got to thank Tamiya for started it all with the 3spds.

[danb1974]

On the bright side, scx10 now has a competitor, and it comes as kit. Two good news. Maybe this will motivate axial to respond with a better scx10.

(What I really would like to see - a 1/8 scale crawler - more weight, more realism)

[scoobybooster]

Agree. The Axial designer is now working for Vaterra. I guess one cannot deviate too once a ladder type frame is part of the design. And we got to thank Tamiya for started it all with the 3spds.

Axials designer swapped to vaterra really?

[Mokei Kagaku]

Maybe you've seen the video already, but in case not:

I reckon the chassis is good, but the body is obviously not as good as for instance the Tamiya Bronco. A bit "vague" in the details and edges and not particularly good proportions. As the body is the most important factor in a scale crawler to me, it won't end up on my wish list. A decent try though! With the licensing in place, one can just hope that Vaterra will follow up with a baja version, Blazing Blazer style....

[markbt73]

Actually, I think the body looks pretty good, but it's let down by a complete lack of an interior - fine for a touring car, but a scale crawler should have something inside the windows.

It also should have leaf springs; a real 1986 Chevy K-5 Blazer does.

[nodtec]

It also should have leaf springs; a real 1986 Chevy K-5 Blazer does.

I agree, if they're going to the trouble of all the other details, why not keep it true to the original.

[JennyMo]

Hee hee - I tend agree too - perhaps this shell would be better on the Gmade Sawback chassis after all?

Jx

[Tamiya1/10]

Axials designer swapped to vaterra really?

I just made that up. If true, not surprise.

If this model takes off, i am sure a bunch after market parts will be available, if not already from existing.

For me, based on what I see, i will pass.

[scoobybooster]

I just made that up. If true, not surprise.

If this model takes off, i am sure a bunch after market parts will be available, if not already from existing.

For me, based on what I see, i will pass.

Was thinking the same about the designer-swap

The similarities of the vaterra model Twin Hammer to Axials Yeti was quite obvious but now with this Blazer chassis on a "SCX-Copy" it's more than that.