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Default Vaterra Chevy Blazer "Ascender" scale truck

Horizon have announced the latest Vaterra kit based upon the retro-cool Chevy Blazer truck, with a realistic 'scaler look' but without the high price of some of the offerings out there.



VTR03023
Chevrolet K-5 Blazer Ascender™ Kit
£249.99 (RRP)

The Chevrolet K-5 Blazer is one of the most popular 4x4 vehicles off all time. This 1/10-scale kit gives you all the hardware necessary to build an RC version that looks and drives like the real thing. At the heart of its incredibly scale performance is the Vaterra® Ascender™ chassis. This innovative platform features stamped-steel ladder frames with adjustable wheelbase, a metal gear transmission and one of the most capable off-road suspensions available. A licensed 1986 K-5 Blazer body and licensed reproductions of Interco Super Swamper tyres are also included.

Stamped-Steel Ladder Frames with Adjustable Wheelbase
Steel, C-channel frames form the backbone of the Ascender chassis and give you four wheelbase lengths to choose from: 12.36 in (314mm), 11.9 in (302mm), 11.4 in (290mm) and 10.95 in (278mm). Markings on the frames make wheelbase adjustments easy.

Heavy Duty Suspension
The chassis has been designed with a 3-link panhard bar front suspension and a 4-link rear suspension. All suspension links are machined from aluminium to handle the most punishing conditions. Oil-filled, threaded shocks soak up the bumps and give you a variety of pre-load settings.




Metal Gear Transmission
The single-speed metal gear transmission is engineered to handle high-output power systems and brutal conditions. Those seeking a little more flexibility for different types of terrain can upgrade to the optional two-speed transmission, sold separately.

Floating Battery Tray
The battery tray floats over the front axle and is designed to accept 96mm shorty packs. Placing the weight of the battery over the front axle gives the front tyres extra traction when crawling over rocks and tackling steep inclines.

Features
Ascender™ Stamped-Steel Ladder-Frame Chassis
4-Length Adjustable Wheelbase
Licensed 1986 Chevrolet® K-5 Blazer Body
Crawler Style Bumpers
Adjustable ‘Rock Slider’ Side Bars
3-Link Panhard Bar Front Suspension
4-Link Rear Suspension
Aluminium Suspension Links
Floating Battery Tray
Realistic, Low-Profile Axle Housings
One-Piece, Low-Profile Locker/Ring Gear
Heavy Duty CV Front Shafts
Single-Speed, Metal Gear Transmission
Heavy Duty Slipper Clutch
Receiver Box
Oil-Filled, Threaded Shocks
Licensed Interco Super Swamper Tyres
1.9 in, 8-Spoke Wheels

Needed to Complete

2-Channel Radio and Receiver (3-Channel with optional 2-speed transmission, sold separately)
Motor and Speed Controller
Steering Servo
Shift Servo (with optional 2-speed transmission)
Battery Pack
Battery Charger
Polycarbonate Paint
Metric Tool Set
Ball Link Pliers
Body Scissors

Specification
Vehicle Type: Scale 4x4 Crawler
Drivetrain: 4WD
Size/Scale: 1/10
Completion Level: Kit
Length: 21.25 in (540mm)
Width: 9.00 in (229mm)
Height: 9.50 in (241mm)
Ground Clearance: 1.06 in (37mm) at Differentials
Wheelbase: 12.36 in (314mm)/11.9 in (302mm)/11.4 in (290mm)/10.95 in (278mm)
Front Track: 8.66 in (220mm)
Rear Track: 8.66 in (220mm)
Suspension: Multi-Link Solid Axle
Shock Type: Oil-Filled Threaded Injection Molded
Wheel Diameter: 1.9 in (48.3mm)
Wheel Width: 1.1 in (115mm)
Tyre Tread: Interco Super Swamper TSL SX
Motor Size: 540 Required
Pinion: 14T
Spur Gear: 86T
Gear Pitch: 48P
Internal Gear Ratio: 4.05:1
Final Drive Ratio: 7.86:1
Speed Control: Not Included
Radio: 2-Channel (3-channel for Optional 2-Speed Transmission), Not Included
Batteries: Not included
Charger: Not included
Body: Unpainted
Ball Bearings: Throughout
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