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    New FTX OUTLAW 4WD

    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

    FTX Outlaw 1/10 4wd Ultra-4 RTR Buggy - Brushless FTX5571

     

    FTX Outlaw 1/10 4wd Ultra-4 RTR Buggy - Brushless FTX5571

    FTX Outlaw 1/10 4wd Ultra-4 RTR Buggy - Brushless FTX5571

     

    FTX Outlaw 1/10 4wd Ultra-4 RTR Buggy - Brushless FTX5571

    FTX Outlaw 1/10 4wd Ultra-4 RTR Buggy - Brushed FTX5570

    FTX Outlaw 1/10 4wd Ultra-4 RTR Buggy - Brushed FTX5570

     

     

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    Just now, capri-boy said:

     

    I'm still working on funds to get one, agree completely on the price difference for the BL version, sure the blue shell is nicer but if it proves a durable budget RC i'll be on the lookout for a clear shell anyway.

    They look really good. For me, I prefer the red shell. So the brushed is a win-win ^_^

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    4 minutes ago, Praet0r87 said:

    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.

     

    :thumbsup:

     

    I'm still half hoping Modelsport/CML want one reviewing ;) - I know drones will be very high up the Xmas charts again this year but a branded, supported RTR under the £150 mark should sell well.

     

    I skipped the Carnage and Bugsta, though had a hooligan for a little while as well as the Vantage and Vantage Pro - both we're good RC's for the £££.  I've really wanted a yeti style RC for awhile but couldn't justify the ££ - so I've high hopes for this.

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    Hmmm,

     

    MS now have parts listed, and prices are atypical FTX - ie very reasonable.  Two interesting things - motor mount seems NON adjustable - there's multiple mounts listed for different pinions and there's quite a few hop ups - alu chassis plate / CF chassis plate etc.  As an example the stock chassis plate is £8 iirc, the alu one £20 and the CF £28.

     

    Going to have a dig round to find out who else is selling this / whose making it.

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    I'll do my tried and trusted trick of buying brushed and fitting my choice of brushless combo. 

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    1 minute ago, chewbacca said:

    I'll do my tried and trusted trick of buying brushed and fitting my choice of brushless combo. 

    That's what I would be doing.

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    I ordered mine a few weeks back, the 12th can't come quick enough! :insane:  Ordered the brushed version as I have spare brushless gear sat to one side, saves 90quid anyway :good: It'll be having a GoolRC 3800kv 3660 motor, 120A ESC, 17kg servo (not too sure about the 3kg stock servo??), and will run on either 2 or 3S.

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