New HobbyKing Desert Fox 1/10 4WD Desert Racer Provides Budget-Friendly Roosts

New HobbyKing Desert Fox 1/10 4WD Desert Racer Provides Budget-Friendly Roosts

1/10-scale 4WD racers are hot in RC and with the release of the new HobbyKing Desert Fox Racer, those looking to get started or want a worthy option at a budget-friendly price have another option. With a basic, but hobby-grade platform, this new racer has a lot of features that may surprise you. Featuring brushless technology and 4WD along with a slipper clutch and other modern details, the Desert Racer is ready to take on rough and rocky terrain. Available as a RTR or ARR, this vehicle is nicely equipped and still leaves money in your wallet. Hopefully, we will be trying one soon. Read below for official information from HobbyKing.

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HobbyKing Desert Fox 1_10 4WD Desert Racer (3)

HobbyKing Desert Fox 1_10 4WD Desert Racer (4)

From HobbyKing:

H.King “Desert Fox” 1/10 4WD Desert Racer(RTR) is ready for you to conquer the outdoors, you can start with the backyard and work your way up to North Africa and from there the world. This tough little rc buggy is built for bashing in the harshest of environments with a powerful 3000kv motor and tough 2.5mm aluminium chassis.

The Desert Fox comes packed with features that you would normally only find on top level RC buggies, such as a slipper clutch that can be tuned to suit different grip levels, threaded shocks for easy adjustability, two shock mount locations on the arms for added tuning, metal sealed gear diff and a powerful 3000kV motor. The sealed radio box and waterproof ESC mean you can run it in almost any conditions and the super soft, scale off-road tyres will work well on most surfaces from rocky tracks to paved roads.

Because of its roomy interior and plenty of flat surfaces, the Desert Fox is great for adding accessories such as LEDs in the light buckets on the roll cage or an engine sound simulator, it will also make a great FPV platform for roving projects.

With this Ready to Run version all you need is a suitable 2S car battery and you’re ready to go.

The Desert Fox won’t take any prisoners in the battle for backyard superiority and will make other buggies in its class eat its dust for dessert!

RTR Model

Features:

  • Only need battery and will be ready to rlay
  • Shaft drive 4WD with center slipper clutch
  • Adjustable oil fill shocks
  • “Real” spare tires included
  • 5 useable light (LEDs not included)
  • Easy access battery design
  • Aluminum chassis and top plate

Specs:

Length: 530mm
Width: 290mm
Height: 180mm
Wheelbase: 325mm
Gear Ratio: 8.3:1
Tire size: 95x40mm
Hex Hub Size: 12mm
Battery Tray Dimensions: 142x46x24mm (MAX battery size)
Motor: 3650 12.5T 3000kV TrackStar
ESC: 45A Trackstar Brushless ESC with HXT 4mm Connector

Required:

  • 4 x AA size battery for radio
  • 2S 3000~4000MAH lipoly battery
  • Simple tools

ARR Model

Features:

  • Only need your own radio and will be ready
  • Shaft drive 4WD with center slipper clutch
  • Adjustable oil fill shocks
  • “Real” spare tires included
  • 5 useable light buckets (LEDs not included)
  • Easy access battery design
  • Aluminum chassis and top plate

Specs:

Length: 530mm
Width: 290mm
Height: 180mm
Wheelbase: 325mm
Gear Ratio: 8.3:1
Tire size: 95x40mm
Hex Hub Size: 12mm
Battery Tray Dimensions: 142x46x24mm (MAX battery size)
Motor: 3650 12.5T 3000kV TrackStar
ESC: 45A Trackstar Brushless ESC with HXT 4mm Connector

Required:

  • 2CH radio system
  • 2S 3000~4000MAH lipoly battery
  • Simple tools

9382000184-0 – H.King “Desert Fox” (RTR) 1/10 4WD Desert Racer – $144.76
9382000185-0 – H.King “Desert Fox” (ARR) 1/10 4WD RC Desert Racer – $127.09

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Updated: February 17, 2016 — 12:26 PM
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