capri-boy Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Yeeeha, the Outlaw Brushless has just left its rooster tail as the throttle is nailed. Well you might not have a Californian desert on your doorstep, but you can pretend! Loosely based on the powerful Ultra 4 buggies that take up the challenge of racing through the US’ west coast deserts, the Outlaw is the perfect mix of RTR entry level fun with a bit of scale realism thrown in to boot. Under the semi-scale tubular roll cage, body panels and cockpit are some new and established features. Blue anodised oil filled aluminium shock absorbers handle the corners. The front suspension assembly is the same as FTX stablemates the Carnage and Bugsta trucks with fully adjustable settings, universal driveshafts, turnbuckles and a heavy-duty metal geared differential. Moving back, the moulded chassis supports the centrally positioned sealed shaft drivetrain, steering servo, motor and receiver box. Semi-scale trailing arm rear suspension sets the Outlaw apart from other off road buggies in the FTX range. This long travel suspension, with huge articulation is what full size U4 buggies use to tackle the uneven desert surface. With drive to the rear axle assembly via a telescopic sliding driveshaft, along with multi-position shock absorber mounting points, the Outlaw can handle some of the roughest terrain with its all terrain super-soft tyres. FTX has chosen Etronix for the brushless system with their waterproof 60Amp Photon 2.1W speed control and 2950kv 4-pole motor. Coupled with the Voltz 3250mAH LiPo battery and you will have all the power you need to unleash the Outlaw.FTX Outlaw U4 Buggy Features: 99% Ready to run Etronix EX2 Sport 2.4ghz radio Etronix 2.1W Waterproof 60 Amp ESC Etronix 2950kv Brushless motor Etronix 3kg waterproof steering servo Voltz 3250mah 7.4v 20c LiPo Hard cased batt Voltz LiPo charge sack Etronix PowerPal Pocket Balance Charger Pre-painted cage style body panels Tubular style roll cage with spare wheel & tyre Internal driver cockpit Moulded tub chassis Sealed transmission 4wd shaft drive Trailing arm rear link suspension Receiver box Lightweight high impact arms Aluminium big bore oil filled adjustable shocks Gearbox metal crown & pinion gear Front universal driveshafts Adjustable turnbuckles Fully adjustable suspension including, droop, camber, toe-in, wheelbase etc Chassis accepts NiMh or LiPo battery Wide range of option parts available Spec Check: Scale Size: 1/10th Length: 505mm Width: 320mm Height: 240mm Wheelbase: 328mm Tyre Diameter: 135mm Tyre Width: 55mm Gear Ratio: 11.2:1 Drive: 4WD SOURCE View full news article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Vaterra come to mind. J Any prices?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 1 hour ago, yoodoo said: Vaterra come to mind. J Any prices?? £130ish for the brushed version. b/l £220 odd I think - so unless there's any other changes then the brushed version and upgrading yourself is the better option. Must admit I quite like this.... especially at £130. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Modelsport have these listed. They don't look too bad for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Just now, Alex97 said: Modelsport have these listed. They don't look too bad for the money. Release date just before my birthday too..... Have been looking a little harder, though very little info avail.Noticed on the brushed version at MS there's a few more pics: Chassis looks nicely ribbed, usual hex hardware though a plastic spur and no sign on a slipper unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I wonder if it'll be made from fine China like the viper? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoodoo Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Looks good.I think these will be flooding fleebay in a few months. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Think I'll get the brushed version, hoy a Hobbywing combo and rubber shielded bearings in to it and get some better hoops. Should still cost me less than the brushless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Lol, looks like a cheap version of the twin hammers, buy a used yeti and have a better all round truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 13 minutes ago, NOFX said: I wonder if it'll be made from fine China like the viper? FTX don;t make anything afaik, there more a brand name. Hopefully FTX have learnt from the Viper and Sidewinder though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 1 minute ago, big gaz said: Lol, looks like a cheap version of the twin hammers, buy a used yeti and have a better all round truck Your crystal ball game is strong tonight gaz I've looked a few times at a Yeti, though only superficially, and the impression I get is it needs cash throwing at it. What's a useable used Yeti go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, big gaz said: Lol, looks like a cheap version of the twin hammers, buy a used yeti and have a better all round truck Looks way better than the Twammers. How much is a good used Yeti gonna cost me? 2 minutes ago, capri-boy said: FTX don;t make anything afaik, there more a brand name. Hopefully FTX have learnt from the Viper and Sidewinder though. They have seemingly sorted the plastics on the Surge range so there's a fair chance these will be better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Judging by some of the recent prices of used yetis, sub £200 will get you a decent set up, brushless the lot... the its needs x amounts spending on it is tosh! If it's used for intended purposes you should be fine. only thing I would buy is cvd's on the front and beef tubes in the rear axle, then enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 4 minutes ago, big gaz said: Judging by some of the recent prices of used yetis, sub £200 will get you a decent set up, brushless the lot... the its needs x amounts spending on it is tosh! If it's used for intended purposes you should be fine. only thing I would buy is cvd's on the front and beef tubes in the rear axle, then enjoy Tempting. Although, I'm considering one of these and a Yeti Score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 7 minutes ago, big gaz said: Judging by some of the recent prices of used yetis, sub £200 will get you a decent set up, brushless the lot... the its needs x amounts spending on it is tosh! If it's used for intended purposes you should be fine. only thing I would buy is cvd's on the front and beef tubes in the rear axle, then enjoy Cheers gaz. 2 minutes ago, chewbacca said: Tempting. Although, I'm considering one of these and a Yeti Score. I've also considered the Score, though saw these and threw a spanner in the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 That actually looks really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 On 10/4/2016 at 21:00, Praet0r87 said: That actually looks really good! You gonna do some vids???????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I'm waiting until the first beta tester (Guinea pig ???) gets their hands on one. Wonder if the brushless will have better parts than the brushed or if it's only the motor thsts the difference? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 1 hour ago, johninderby said: I'm waiting until the first beta tester (Guinea pig ???) gets their hands on one. Wonder if the brushless will have better parts than the brushed or if it's only the motor thsts the difference? John If I had the coin spare I'd have one on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 1 minute ago, chewbacca said: If I had the coin spare I'd have one on order. So would I but my RC budget is about to take a massive hit. Will be paying the balance for the option packs for my Armortek tank I ordered last week. Only another £2,255.00. . John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 1 minute ago, johninderby said: So would I but my RC budget is about to take a massive hit. Will be paying the balance for the option packs for my Armortek tank I ordered last week. Only another £2,255.00. . John I'd kill to have 2k to drop on RC stuff right now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 5 minutes ago, chewbacca said: I'd kill to have 2k to drop on RC stuff right now lol I put the money aside when I sold my house last Xmass Definately a once in a lifetime opportunity to get my dream RC. No way I can logically justify spending so much on a toy, albeit a big one. Fortunately the car only has 35,000 miles on it and as it isn't needed to go to work anymore it shouldn't need replacing for quite a while. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 I'm working in getting the funds for one, or ms loaning me one to test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 7 hours ago, chewbacca said: You gonna do some vids???????????? If Alun gets one in, sure thing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 On 06/10/2016 at 10:44, chewbacca said: You gonna do some vids???????????? Spoke to Alun. He's getting the Outback crawler early next month and this Outlaw desert truck late next month (on release, basically). The brushed Outlaw is only £140, which is a bargain in my opinion! The brushless... not so much! £240 for the same truck with the Etronix Photon 2.1 brushless system, which costs less than the £100 difference! We'll do a reveal video on either, or both, if people are interested. Anyway, he's offering free delivery on the Outlaw, if you want it? Never mentioned the Outback, but I don't see why he wouldn't offer the same, unless it has a waaaay lower RRP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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