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[kaylon]

Brushless 1:5th buggy.

# MV12701 - Maverick Vader XB 1/5 Scale 4WD Electric Brushless


Introducing the Vader XB 1/5th scale electric buggy from Maverick!

This is a HUGE buggy that can hit incredible speeds in the blink of an eye! With an extremely strong 4WD shaft drivetrain and twin LiPo battery power, the Vader can get over and through any type of terrain you can throw it at. A massively powerful 980KV motor gives the Vader XB monster amounts of torque for crazy-fast acceleration, and the ESC allows you to fit twin 7.4 or 11.1 volt LiPo batteries for up to 22.2 volts of power!

A sleek aerodynamic bodyshell lets the Vader XB slice through the air, while the large rear wing keeps the rear end planted through the turns. Large block tread tyres provide fantastic traction on all off-road surfaces including mud, grass, gravel and dirt, and the cool black wheels provide an extra bit of style and flash after the hard driving is completed.

The easy Maverick 2.4GHz radio system lets you simply switch on and drive - the radio finds an open frequency and lets you forget about frequencies altogether!

Features:

• Crystal-free 2.4Ghz transmitter and receiver with built-in failsafe
• Fully adjustable racing suspension
• Fully independent double A-arm wishbone suspension
• Attractive 3 split spoke black wheels
• 4 oil-filled rebuildable threaded shocks with progressive springs
• Special titanium anodised shock tops
• Fully adjustable turnbuckles all round
• 20kg large scale metal gear steering servo
• Tough efficient 4WD shaft drivetrain
• Fully ballraced drivetrain
• 18mm square wheel adaptors
• Pre-cut body factory finished
• Front and rear moulded bumpers
• Universal joint driveshafts on the front
• High downforce black rear wing
• Sealed receiver box
• Tough gear differentials
• Steel spur gear and pinion
• Composite shock tower covers
• Adjustable twin battery straps with Velcro straps
• Metric hardware used throughout
• All round block tyres
• Specification:
• (LxWxH) 710mm x 450mm x 276mm
• Wheelbase 503mm
• MM - 27BL 980KV Motor
• MSC - 27BL 150A Electronic Speed Control
• MS - 241 Steering Servo 20kg
• MRX - 242 2.4 GHz 3Ch Receiver
• MTX - 242 2.4 GHz 2Ch Transmitter

Please Note: This is not a toy! Not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

#MV12701 Maverick Vader 1/5 Scale 4WD Electric Buggy RTR
Fully assembled 4WD 1:5th scale electric buggy with painted bodyshell
2CH 2.4Ghz Transmitter/Receiver with Failsafe

Requirements:
4x AA batteries for transmitter
2x 7.4V or 11.1V LiPo batteries with Deans Connectors
Compatible charger for your choice of battery

Source: http://www.hpiracing.co.uk/piw.php?partNo=MV12701

As with the other Maverick cars the Vader is a re-spec of a Himoto chassis. The Vader does seam pretty tough and as an introduction to Large scale it's on the top of my list to try

Being brushless I think will also help with greater acceptance with the general public as it will be quieter and far less smelly with no fumes.

Anyway thought it was a cool looking thing

J

[johnnygibbon]

This cOuld be great I was actually interested in one
But after a bit of investigation I find it is not a true 5 th or quarter scale
Wich is a shame cos if ya WANa race it you have to enter renegade class
Sounds great but we all WANa race normal classes if we are Brca members

Reckon brushless 5th could be nuts
I heard of Mcd testing a brushless kit that developed 14 horsepower
Wooooo hoooo
The tuned 2stroke engines give out 7.5 fully tweaked
14 hp in a model car
Yes please

[RossMod]

Yes you are right, the MCD brushless car is more than just a pipe dream. The demo car has been operational for some time now.

Specification -

• Twin Castle Creations 7HP Motors
• Twin Castle Creations ESC's
• Based on X4 4WD Rally Chassis (See Here)
• Twin 6S LiPo's

See it here - http://www.rccaraction.com/videos/vi...ir+2011+castle

Absolutely Nuts!!!!!!!!!

[rcshaynerc]

whens the mcd brushless going to be released in the uk then ? looks good