Kyosho Sand Master Buggy Kit

First offered as a Ready Set vehicle, Kyosho’s popular Sand Master buggy is now available in kit form.  Read all the details in the press release below:

The new Sand Master breaks the mold as a hobby-grade RC that delivers exceptional value, and it’s from the most experienced RC car manufacturer in the World. The Kyosho Sand Master features the exciting and timeless scale appearance from the wild world of desert off-road racing. The Sand Master buggy brings higher levels of performance, quality, and value than has ever been combined into one hobby-quality RC vehicle, and for a price that’s more competitive than any car in Kyosho history.

The Sand Master is unique in that it gives you a KIT model, which is unassembled EZ Build kit model. Install your choice of radio system in a kit that is quickly built by attaching major sub-assemblies, allowing completion in less than an hour or two, so you get to spend some quality time with your kids, learning more details about how the vehicle works without investing countless hours and even days building a conventional kit.

Features:

• Double Wishbone Suspension System
• Big Bore Friction Shocks
• Sturdy Tub Chassis Design
• Easy Battery Access
• Heavy Duty Diff Gear Design
• Bead Lock Wheel Design
• High Grip Off-Road Tires
• Scale Sand Master Buggy Body
• Tube Roll Cage Frame Set
• 540 Motor (22T)
• 2WD Drive System
• Ultima Series Influenced

What is a KIT?

A KIT is a higher level vehicle that includes nearly everything you will need to build a rolling chassis. You will need to supply items like a 7.2v NiMh battery, battery charger(NiMh) and 4x AA batteries. Required items may vary from kit to kit so please see Required Items For Operation section for full list.

Kit Contents:

• Unassembled Chassis
• Complete Body (RED) With Decals
• 2.4Ghz Syncro System (KT-200 & KR-200)
• KA-18 Speed Control *NiMH 7.2v Only
• KS-202 Servo
• 540-Class Motor (Brushed)
• Cross Wrench
• Phillips #1 Screwdriver
• Assembly Manual

Required For Operation:

• 4x AA Batteries For Transmitter
• 7.2v NiMh Battery Pack*
• Battery Charger *NiMh Type

Technical Data:

Scale: 1/10th
Length: 395mm (15.5in)
Width: 245mm (9.6in)
Height: 140mm (5.5in)
Wheelbase: 270mm (10.6in)
Weight: 1500g approx
Gear Ratio: 9.2:1
Motor: 22T Brushed
ESC: Kyosho KA-18

30833T1B – $179.99
Available: July 2012

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