stretch Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 FTX bring you a glimpse of the future with the Futura 1/6 concept buggy. Modeled on a real design idea, the Futura brings to life how future off road dune buggies may well appear in the years to come. With its radical lines and design cues, the Futura is sure to stand out from the well-trodden paths of traditional looking buggies and trucks. But enough about its looks. The Futura has a lot more to offer. A hinged roll cage body frame provides easy access to the chassis’ internals where twin moulded race seats provide cover for the twin lipo battery housing along the chassis. The compact mid-motor gearbox design has all metal gears and a slipper to provide maximum durability when harnessing the awesome brushless power. Up front and hidden way from view under the moulded dashboard you are assisted with the steering by a plug in gyro unit, enabling to control those sideways moments. Big bore aluminium oil filled shocks soak up the bumps, while the thick one-piece 3mm aluminium chassis provides a solid platform for the Futura to perform. If you like your r/c models big and powerful and have the space to unleash the Futura’s full potential then this is your calling. FTX Futura Dune Buggy Features: Metal gear transmission and differential 2wd Mid-Motor chassis design Adjustable slipper drive Aluminium oil filled shocks 3mm aluminium chassis 2.4ghz radio system 15kg steering servo Steering gyro unit for low traction driving Factory printed body panels Hinged roll cage for centre chassis access Removable Authentic full-scale cockpit Adjustable camber front and rear Adjustable shock mounting, droop High traction, all terrain mounted tyres Hobbywing WP 160Amp Brushless ESC Brushless Motor 4076-kv2350 Spec Check: Scale Size: 1/6th Wheelbase: 476mm Wheel Dia: 148mm (Fr)/153mm (Rr) Wheel Width: 53mm (Fr)/70mm (Rr) Ground Clearance: 70mm Gear Ratio: 1:12.8 Drive: 2WD Please Note: This kit in sold as a 90% RTR (Ready-to-run) format and requires 2 x LiPo 2S batteries, 1 x Lipo Charger, 4 x AA batteries for completion. Source: http://ftx-rc.com/ftx-futura-ready-set-brushless-concept-buggy View full news article 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 As I found out, also known as the amewi hammerhead - thanks to the euro rate though it looks like the ftx will come in cheaper. According to the amewi the esc is the full fat 6s version, though the chassis needs 'upgrades' for 6S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) I confused Wheelbase with overall length Edited October 11, 2016 by Guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 that roof aint gonna last 2 rolls...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Looks stupid imo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Looks pretty good. From underneath. FTX have lost the plot big time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean-vrs Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Noj Posted October 29, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2016 Seems to have a good turn of speed, which is helpful, as the challenging appearance can be made to go away very quickly.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 The more I see of this the more I dislike the aesthetics. If it's on 4S in that video though it does look to have a reasonable turn of speed, especially considering it seems to be struggling to put the power down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Suspension seems very limited for a 'largescale'. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Looks only it's mother could love, if she put a bag on it's head. 4s, with what seem to be plastic tyres? Come on, at least TRY to make it good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 Tyres are rubber i've seen them balloon on some YouTube vids lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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