RC4WD has simply dropped the size Mic with the discharge of the brand new Trail Finder 2 LWB Chevrolet Scottsdale physique set! Ever because the RC4WD Blazer physique set got here out, it has been a highly regarded physique for scale builders. I actually have constructed 4 of them, and plan on a number of extra down the street. Turning the Blazer right into a K10 is a quite common mod, however not the best to do for those who’re not good at RC physique work. The final three years RC Everyday and I’ve had mega in-depth conversations, about how cool it will be if RC4WD made a Chevy K10 TF2. I’m joyful to say the wait is over! Let’s dig into the brand new rig, and see what it’s received!
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From: RC4WD
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Running Film: RC4WD Scottsdale in Action on YouTube
Unboxing video: RC4WD Scottsdale unboxing on YouTube
Review By: Jeremy Griffith
Photography By: Jeremy Griffith
Test Drivers: Jeremy Griffith, RC Jesus AKA Nick Barber
Specs:
RTR or Kit: RTR
Ages: 14+
2wd or four wheel drive: 4WD
Shaft or Belt: Shaft
Electric or Gas: Electric
Waterproof: Water Resistant
Scale: 1:10
Axels: K44 Ultimate Scale Cast Axles
Shocks: Super scale 70MM white shocks W/ inner springs
Wheelbase: 314.0mm (12.3”)
Motor: 540 Crawler Brushed Motor 45T
Low voltage lower off: sure
Radio: 2.4GHz XR3 3- Channel Transmitter
ESC: Outcry III Waterproof ESC
Servo: Twister High Torque Metal Gear Digital Servo
Screws: Hex
Chassis: Trail Finder 2 Long Wheelbase
Bearings: Yes
Tires: RC4WD BFGOODRICH Mud Terrain KM 1.9” Scale Tires
Wheels: Rally 1.9” Silver Beadlock Wheels
Part Number: Z-RTR0062
Street Price: $549.99
Run Time (measured by BSRC) 2hrs with a PitBull RC 3s 3400 MAH
Top Speed: 7MPH
Primary Competition: Axial Adventure, Traxxas, Element RC.
Build Quality: The new Scottsdale appears to be like wonderful out of the field. From the paint to the tires the rig is prepared for the paths.
Set up notes: Out of the field you’ll have to do some work earlier than hitting the paths. The entrance and rear bumpers must be put in, in addition to opening up the receiver field to plug within the lights. RC4WD provides you with an in depth decal sheet. The decal sheet has the physique trim, again window trim, wooden grain or grey trim for the sprint, and a bunch of depraved scale stickers.
Test Venues: Daniel Boone National Forest, Big Squid RC Farm.
Turning: The rig had no issues on the paths turning. And did higher than anticipated on the more durable obstacles. Setting the servo instructions to the very best setting on the distant makes a world of distinction in the way in which the rig will get round. And can also be neglected when getting your first Trail Finder for essentially the most half. Crank them to 11 and rip the knob off!!
Crawling: The Trail Finder 2 is a scale crawler. Heads up towards an Axial or Element rig, the Trail Finder 2 will fall quick in efficiency. The Trail Finder 2 is just not made to be the perfect crawler. However, it’s made to be scale. Driving the brand new Scottsdale K10 on the size trails on the Big Squid RC Farm, has been improbable. The rig appears to be like nice and has even been capable of deal with some more durable obstacles. The Adjusted pinion angle within the rear has made the drive line a lot smoother.
Broken elements: We had no damaged elements in the course of the testing of the brand new rig. But we did need to tighten down a number of hex screws on the entrance finish, however nothing loopy.
Best Mod: The Trail Finder 2 has been round for a while now. There are a bunch of FREE mods you are able to do to the rig. Like eradicating leaf’s so, the rig flexes higher, or taking out the blocks on the axels to get the rig to sit down decrease, in addition to a handful of others. The Mod I might do first is get a bench seat from ShrinkRC and substitute the inventory seats.
Summary:
Time to bash: You have to mount the bumpers, and the physique nonetheless takes screws to mount. Getting a Trail Finder 2 able to hit the paths takes a bit of longer, however the wait is value it.
Workability: The Trail Finder 2 is a simple rig to work on. As nicely has a large quantity of product assist and upgrades obtainable.
Car Show Rating: RC4WD has hit a house run with the brand new Chevy Scottsdale K10! The improved inside is depraved and exhibits that RC4WD is on track in relation to scale rigs. The Paint appears to be like simply pretty much as good as a 1:1 paint job. The Tailgate latch was additionally modified to suit the mannequin of Chevy. With Front and rear manufacturing unit lights put in, the brand new Trail Finder 2 Chevy Scottsdale can now path at the hours of darkness proper out of the field. Normally a path Finder 2 comes with some tiny tires aka 1.55s. Since the brand new rig is lifted the 1.9 wheels and tires don’t look ridiculous and match the rigs fashion fairly properly. Over the years we have now seen a whole lot of lovely rigs come by way of our workplace. The new Trail Finder Chevrolet Scottsdale is a head turner and is in my private high 3 of finest scale RTRs!
Handling: This revamped model of the TF2 is rocking the K44 axels. Along with them being scale to the rig, the rear axle is angled up. The angle has made the TF2s Driveline smoother and can trigger the axel to hold up much less on obstacles.
Value: When you break it down the TF2 Scottsdale is a real RTR. The Rig comes with the whole lot it is advisable to get began. Battery, charger, and even AAs for the transmitter. Add on the licensed Chevrolet Scottsdale hardbody, and the worth is on level.
Parts Availability: The RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB is a chassis that has been round for some time. Over the years RC4WD has developed upgrades for the TF2 platform, and has a big catalog of choices for elements.
Big Squid Rating: In the size crawler world, a TF2 is the primary rig of alternative. Lots of choices to make it your individual with totally different physique’s, wheels, tires, and equipment. The new Trail Finder 2 LWB Chevrolet Scottsdale K10 is an ideal addition to the RC4WD lineup. We stay up for seeing what all the size builders will do with the brand new rig!
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USE CODE: Squidship to attain free transport within the US
USE CODE: Squid50 for 50% off transport on all over the place else on this planet!
Visit the RC4WD Store and to select up a Scottsdale!