FMS FCX18 II Ford Bronco: A Licensed 1/18 Scale Crawler for $179.95
FMS Model has announced the 1/18 scale FCX18 II 2021 Ford Bronco RTR, a brushed trail truck with an officially licensed body, BFGoodrich KO3 tires and NOMAD wheels. It sits on the new FCX18 II chassis, which FMS builds around a low center of gravity.
What's new
Beyond the licensed body, the truck has a functional spare tire, a detailed interior and exterior, a multi-mode light system and a magnetic quick-release body mount.
Hardware
FMS lists a 160 mm wheelbase, a 180-size brushed motor, a two-speed transmission (17.2 high, 94.2 low gear ratio) and solid front and rear axles. The chassis rails, links, bearings, gears and shocks are metal. The truck measures 276 x 124 x 129 mm, with 58 x 19 mm tires, 31 mm of ground clearance, a 54 degree approach angle and a 46 degree departure angle.
A 2-in-1 receiver and ESC and an FS-MG44 transmitter are included. FMS quotes roughly 80 m of radio range and 40 to 60 minutes of run time.
Price and availability
The FMS store lists the truck at $179.95 in gray, black and a grayish color, and it was showing an active add-to-cart button when checked. Big Squid RC reports a $179 street price. No release date was given on either page.
What you'll need
The box includes the truck, a pre-installed transmitter and receiver, a 7.4V 900mAh 2S LiPo battery, a USB charger, a decal sheet and a manual. The transmitter needs 4 AAA batteries, which are not included.
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