At the Sharp End
This R/C model assembly kit is a re-released and updated version of the Super Sabre, a beginner-friendly buggy released in 1987. It is based upon a bathtub frame chassis with 4WD and CVA oil dampers: a recipe for off-road success enhanced by gripps hybrid tires. The aerodynamic polycarbonate body is pre-painted and pre-cut, and really looks the part on this speedy model.
Capable Off-Road Chassis
This shaft-driven 4WD chassis has a midship motor and sealed front and rear gearboxes, each containing a differential gear for smooth cornering. It is broken down into three easily-maintained sections: bathtub frame and gearboxes, and features short CVA oil dampers on the double-wishbone suspension, plus a front stabilizer to combat roll. Oval block/pin spike hybrid tires deliver superb grip, and together with the efficient 4WD make the Super Sabre right at home off-road.
Features
- This buggy refines wedge-shaped bodies to an artform!
- A look at the shaft-driven 4WD chassis with ABS plastic bathtub frame and midship motor.
- Red uprights add a splash of color to the suspension; this picture shows the front setup.
- The front has a monoshock setup with an oil damper and stabilizer.
- Wide H arms are employed at the rear with dual CVA oil dampers and dog bone drive shafts.
- A close-up on the rear double wishbone suspension with its CVA short dampers II.
- A dust cover for the steering servo and a chassis cover help keep dust and dirt away from critical areas.
- Low-profile hybrid tires are narrow at the front (shown here) and wider on the rear.
- A driver figure can be displayed in the cockpit.
Requires
- 2-channel R/C system w/ESC
- R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter
- Battery pack & charger
- Length: 385mm, width: 234mm, height: 135mm
- Wheelbase: 260mm
- Tire width/diameter: 31/88mm (front), 38/88mm (rear)
- Tread: 196mm (front), 194mm (rear)
- Bathtub chassis frame
- Shaft-driven 4WD
- 3-bevel differential gears
- 3-piece steering tie-rod
- 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension
- CVA oil dampers
- Gear ratio = 8.70:1, 10.04:1
- Type 540 motor
- Electronic speed controller (ESC) is sold separately.