Monster Truck Madness – With My Big Lunchbox
Happy Thursday everybody!
I hope you all are benefiting from early Autumn and partaking in what’s often among the finest climate for set off time!
Earlier this week the parents at Team Associated unveiled their MT12 Monster Van, a 1/12 RTR monster truck that appears VERY dope!
The MT12 is little doubt paying homage to a different well-known 1/12 van, the traditional Tamiya Lunchbox. This follows the unique launch of the Associated MT12, which had a really “Clod Buster-ish” physique. I’m an enormous sucker for tributes like these!
For actual although, the look of the Monster Van is just about excellent. The physique is effectively proportioned and the tires look similar to the BKT’s you’d discover on a full scale Monster Jam truck. It’s a real stable axle monster truck with a 4 hyperlink suspension. And sure, it has oil shocks. Even a battery.
It seems to be to be lots of enjoyable at an amazing worth level ($219) for these seeking to have every thing they want within the field to grip it and rip it.
I’m desirous to get considered one of these puppies for 2 reasons- I need a small stable axle monster that’s a enjoyable, low upkeep basher for putzing about on lengthy race days on the observe and, possibly extra importantly, I need to show this truck subsequent to my Tamiya Lunchbox. It feels very “spiritual sequel” to it, and I imply that as a praise. As a lot as I really like my Tamiya LB, this truck seems to be to be much more succesful and forgiving than it’s 1980’s designed counterpart!
Looking round on-line and seeing the response to this little van, it will seem I’m not alone in my ideas! It would seem that Team Associated might have a very talked-about launch on their fingers! I do know I need one!
And who is aware of, if the Monster Van does certainly promote effectively, maybe the following model of the MT12’s launch will function a design that’s a bit, um, “pumpkin” impressed?
Until subsequent time, hold it on all 4’s!