Venture Scale Builders Kit

HPI 117255

The Venture is the ultimate adventure-ready scale RC trail truck, and now it’s available in abuild-it-yourself version, ready for you tocompletely customize into your ultimate off-road vehicle. Developed from the ground up to be the most advanced and driver-friendly scaler truck available, the Venture is the perfect trail companion for anyone from weekend ramblers to globe-trotting adventure heroes! Whether you’re driving up a mountain, crossing rocky streams or just taking it on a trail drive, the Venture can handle it all.

To make the Venture the best in class scale truck, the chassis features a formed steel chassis that encloses a realisticfront-motorposition with an all metal-gear transmission and full-time 4WD drivetrain with a central transfer case, plus ascale suspension featuring dual stage, oil-filled, coil-overshocks and sturdy off-road axles with full-time locked differentials.

The build-it-yourself VentureSBKincludes official HPI optionssuch as rebuildable front universal driveshafts, aluminum lower links for confidence over rough terrain, 4-link rear for increased articulation and traction, plus hidden axle weights for increased stability with a lowered center of gravity (CG). As you assemble the kit from the fully detailed assembly instructions, you can modify the truck if you wish, or add extra options and accessories as you go.

Features:
Full-time 4WD 1/10 scale off-road truck kit – you build yourself!
Formed steel C-channel chassis rails
Front and rear bumper mounts to fit bumpers of your choice
Adjustable rock rail side sliders help the truck get over tough obstacles
Front-mount motor and transmission position for ultimate scale realism
Front weight bias improves climbing traction and provides more realistic driving
All-metal gear drivetrain for extreme durability
Central transfer case with slider driveshafts to front and rear differentials
Transfer case prevents motor stall for the best climbing action
Transfer case also straightens & lowers center driveshafts for more efficient power transfer
Axles feature small diff case or “pumpkin” size for best possible ground clearance
Aluminum differential pumpkin covers
Locked differentials for superb off-road climbing traction
12mm aluminum hex hubs to fit any available crawler wheels
Shock towers have multiple mounting positions to allow for wheelbase options
BTA (Behind The Axle) steering linkage for improved approach and departure angles
Panhard bar for scale looks and optimized geometry with zero bump steer
Zero Ackermann high steer knuckle design for improved obstacle clearance and tighter turning radius
3-link front triangulated suspension
4-link rear triangulated suspension
Oil-filled aluminum coil-over shock absorbers (63-90mm stroke)
Adjustable threaded shock bodies for quick ride height changes
Dual-stage shock springs
Aluminum lower link/shock mounts
Aluminum Panhard mounts
CMS (Chassis Mounted Servo) realistic steering setup
Adjustable body mounting to fit any style of off-road body (truck or SUV)
Fully braced rear body mounts
Full set of ball bearings
Protective case for receiver
Antenna mount

What you need to complete this kit:

• Your choice of scale body – 12.3″ (313mm) wheelbase fits perfectly, other wheelbases will require changing the links to suit
• Front and rear bumpers to match your choice of body
• Scale crawler tires and wheels (we suggest 1.9″ wheels for the best fit)
• Brushed or brushless motor (we suggest a high-turn brushed motor or equivalent brushless motor)
• Electronic speed control to suit your choice of motor
• High torque standard size steering servo
• Radio system with receiver
• Battery for truck (with a suitable plug for your speed controller)
• Batteries for a radio transmitter

Specification may be subject to change