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# 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 :D

J