When it involves monster-sized vehicles and heart-stopping stunts, nothing beats the jaw-dropping motion of Monster Jam. With big vehicles hovering by the air and performing death-defying maneuvers, it’s a spectacle that it’s a must to see to consider. But now you’ll be able to deliver that very same rush of adrenaline house with Losi’s 1/10-scale King Sling 4WD solid-axle monster truck.
Based on Losi’s venerable LMT platform, the scaled duplicate of the gang favourite, King Sling, is prepared to your very personal yard jam. Equipped with a four-wheel-drive drivetrain, the LMT can traverse any terrain and overcome any impediment that you’ve got the braveness to tackle. The mannequin is an RTR package, which signifies that it requires no meeting—simply cost the batteries and it’s able to hit the street.
THE LMT
King Sling is a solid-axle truck that’s designed to mix all-out monster truck efficiency with unbelievable scale element. The LMT chassis includes a twin vertical plate format that permits for quite a few efficiency changes to fit your preferences. The chassis also can accommodate varied shock setups to make sure the truck stays on observe even on probably the most difficult terrain.
The King Sling is engineered with large-scale elements to ensure spectacular efficiency on and off the observe. Its 1/8-scale drivetrain is bigger than ordinary and options multi-piece axle housings, which add to the truck’s sturdiness. The LMT comes with an simply accessible middle transmission that features a middle differential, permitting for fast modifications with an elective spool for wheel-standing motion. For true monster truck followers, four-wheel steering functionality is on the market as an choice.
The LMT additionally has a fluid-filled middle differential that permits for efficiency tuning with added safety from torque-damping Cush Drive. Cush Drive is a rubber elastomer system that minimizes the shock on the drivetrain from the excessive impression forces of the motor and massive landings, leading to a sturdy and dependable drivetrain.
Monster vehicles experience excessive partly due to their tall suspension, in addition to tall wheels and tires. Likewise, the LMT’s coilover shocks have lengthy journey and are geared up with rubber bump stops, which offer glorious damping and dealing with properties. These specialised shocks and is derived are particularly designed to be mounted on to the truck’s axle housings, offering each optimum efficiency and a practical look.
King Sling comes geared up with formally licensed D&D Paddy tires and wheels.
King Sling is powered by a Spektrum Firma Smart 130 Amp ESC and 3668 2800kV WP 4-pole brushless motor.
King Sling is available in muddin’ trim, so after all the truck is supplied with formally licensed D&D Paddy tires and wheels. The tires on this monster truck stand at 6.25 inches and boast an aggressive tractor tread designed to offer most traction in muddy circumstances. The wheels are coated in chrome and embrace a replaceable middle hub for added power and longevity.
King Sling is powered by a 4S LiPo battery-capable Spektrum Firma Smart 130 Amp ESC and 3668 2800kV WP 4-pole brushless motor. This energy mixture permits the truck to unleash loads of velocity and energy across the mud bogs. A reliable Spektrum DX3 transmitter and a SR315 DSMR 3-Channel Sport Receiver, which comes with the RTR set, management this monster truck. The truck’s chassis is accessed through a composite flip-top cage that provides scale realism and safety. It’s useful too, permitting quick access to the LMT’s battery and electronics.
ALL IN THE DETAILS
The actual King Sling’s physique relies on a 1941 Willys truck and this scale duplicate isn’t any totally different. Looking identical to its greater cousin, this 21-inch-long RC monster truck is a spitting picture of the unique if we’ve ever seen one. Extra scale particulars like exhaust headers and LED headlights assist to finish the truck’s scale look so it seems to be much more like the actual factor.
LET’s GO MUDDIN’
We strapped a Spektrum LiPo battery into the LMT’s Losi elastomer battery mounting system for safe set up of the battery. This stretchable battery strap permits for using all kinds of battery sizes and shapes. After getting a really feel for the truck on a comparatively flat loose-dirt floor, we let King Sling rip.
The monster truck behaved simply as anticipated, performing wheelies, tumbling round, and offering an exciting driving expertise. We had a blast driving the King Sling and kicked up loads of mud throughout our bash session. Although we didn’t make any changes initially, it’s price noting that the LMT chassis might be finely tuned if obligatory.
Losi King Sling LMT 4WD Solid Axle Monster Truck
Vehicle Specs
P/N: LOS04024T1
MSRP: $649.99
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Height: 11.5 in. (292 mm)
Length: 21.25 in. (540 mm)
Width: 13.25 in. (337 mm)
Wheelbase: 15 in. (381 mm)
Ground Clearance: 2.0 in. (50.8mm)
Scale: 1/10
Weight: 9.6 lbs. (4.35 kg)
Chassis: 3mm twin vertical plate, 6061-T6 aluminum
Body: Pre-painted polycarbonate
Suspension: Solid axle, 4-link
Differentials: Fluid-filled, bevel gear
Shocks: Long journey, oil-filled coilover shocks
Wheels and Tires: Officially licensed D&D Paddy 6.25-inch tires, chrome-plated wheels
Transmitter: Spektrum DX3 DSMR Smart Transmitter
ESC: Spektrum Firma 130A Brushless Smart ESC
Motor: Spektrum Firma 3668 2800kV WP Brushless 4-pole motor
FINAL WORD
If you’re searching for an exciting monster truck to create a messy and thrilling expertise, we advocate contemplating King Sling as your subsequent remote-controlled monster truck. It’s enjoyable proper out of the field and absolutely
detailed and succesful. If you favor constructing your personal monster truck from scratch, there’s additionally a Losi LMT curler package accessible for buy. With Losi’s broad number of choices, it’s straightforward to search out an LMT that fits you finest.
Text by James York
Images by Jerry Tsai