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Redcat Racing TC8 Marksman 1:8 Scale Trail Crawler

The TC8-Marksman is Redcat Racing's first ready-to-run 1:8 scale trail crawler. It uses the new TC8 1:8 scale platform, which includes XR247 axles, superior electronics, and a scale body. The Marksman is a highly capable RTR scale trail crawler that includes Redcat's trusted RCR-2CENR 2-channel 2.4GHz radio system, HobbyWing QuicRun WP Crawler 80A ESC, and Holmes Hobbies 13T Crawlmaster 550 brushed motor. This amazing electronics combination is reliable, super smooth, and has incredibly accurate low end throttle control for the most technical trails.

The Holmes Hobbies powerful 550 size 13T Crawlmaster brushed motor uses a 5-slot rotor for industry-leading smoothness, and a 1/8th in. diameter shaft. This motor, paired with the Marksman's precision gearing, provides loads of power and more than enough wheel speed to make it over stubborn obstacles. The Hobbywing QuicRun WP 80A programmable electronic speed controller is all-weather, waterproof, and dust-proof. This ESC has 15 different programmable parameter items, enabling the driver to tweak the Marksman's ESC performance characteristics for the ultimate driving experience on any trail. The programmable parameter items include: the running mode, battery type, cutoff voltage, initial start force, maximum start force, maximum reverse force, initial brake force, drag brake percentage, drag brake rate, neutral range, start mode/punch, PWM frequency, BEC voltage, and freewheeling control. It even has nine levels of drag brake adjustment.

Additional details:

* The Marksman requires a single 2S or 3S LIPO battery or a 5-9cell NiMH battery pack and appropriate charger, sold separately. The Marksman was designed to run best on a 3S LIPO battery pack, but will certainly perform with one of these other options.
* Hobbywing ESC programming box
* TC8 1:8 scale chassis platform features a front-mounted motor, centrally mounted divorced transfer case, and center-mounted battery tray
* Heavy-duty gears in its single speed transmission with a gear ratio of 1.54:1 (20/13) and a 32-pitch pinion and spur gear. A built-in adjustable slipper clutch allows the driver to manage wheel spin when necessary
* The transfer case utilizes heavy-duty MOD1 gears and has a gear ratio of 1.92:1 (25/13)
* Fitted with a complete set of rubber sealed bearings
* XR247 heavy-duty trussed axle housings include diamond shaped central housings, integrated trusses, and heavy-duty double shear mounting points
* A one-piece pinion gear and metal spool provide balanced power transfer to both the left and right axles with a 2.91:1 gear ratio
* High-strength 1.5mm steel ladder-type frame rails
* Wheelbase can be adjusted to a length of 355mm, 361mm, 367mm (stock), 373mm and 379mm
* Heavy-duty driveshafts have metal ends for strength, and they offer the perfect amount of telescoping action to accommodate each of the five different length wheelbase configurations.
* Panhard bar with 3-link suspension up front; 4-link suspension setup in the rear
* A set of 100mm long-travel aluminum-body, oil-filled shocks provide consistently smooth dampening. Ride height can be quickly adjusted; four shock towers offer nine upper shock mounting positions for even more suspension tuning
* A Hexfly high-torque 25kg digital steering servo is used to aim the Marksman's large off-road tires with consistency and accuracy. The servo uses anodized metal gears, metal servo horn and an aluminum center case for consistent cooling
* Officially licensed INTERCO SS-M16 hybrid performance off-road tires, mounted to a set of 8-spoke licensed Raceline Avenger wheels
* Other added details include LED-ready headlights, LED-ready off-road light buckets, plastic roll cage, realistic looking non-functional winch, rugged bumpers, rock sliders, inner wheel wells, spare tire mount, and scrape-away paint system

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