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Out in Vegas as the NRHSA show, Vaterra is showing off an affordable new Ascender Scale Crawler. Not only does their new vehicle come at an impressive $279 price point, but it also comes with a Fully Licensed Chevy Suburban Body. A few small changes have been done to Vaterra’s latest scale crawler to make it more affordable than previous [...]
The newest truck to be released in Horizon Hobby’s Vaterra line is a 1968 Ford F-100 Ascender. With bold scale looks sitting on the ultra-capable Ascender platform, the F-100 should make for a great trail rig. How well does it hold up under hard bashing? Is it easy to set-up as a bind and drive? How well can it rock [...]
Vaterra has been big on scale realism since the brand was first introduced at the Nuremburg Toy Fair in 2013. Their latest offering, the 1968 Ford F-100 Ascender, continues in that tradition. With loads of scale detailing and arguably the most capable chassis on the market, the F-100 is sure to become a force in the scale crawling world. We have [...]
Last night we posted a new teaser from Vaterra. Today we get to post full details on the new 1968 Ford F-100 Ascender BND. The ’68 Ford comes pre-built but does not include a radio as it is a Bind-N-Drive. Working LED lights also come standard, here are some of its other highlights- * Fully licensed body * Era correct, two-tone paint [...]
Here ya go Vaterra Ascender K10 fans, Pro-Line has a new body for you. Fresh out of the molds at Pro-Line is the 1979 F-150 Clear Body. The P-L crew put some serious detailing into the F-150 to help make your Ascender more scale realistic than ever. * Fully licensed by Ford * Cool classic look * Made from genuine GE Lexan * Made [...]
Attention Vaterra Ascender owners, SSD now has Heavy Brass Knuckles for your rig. The knuckles have been CNC machined from brass to help put more weight down low on your Ascender for better performance out on the rocks. * Finished in a grey gun metal color * Fits larger 11mm bearings * Fits stock Ascender c-hubs as well as SSD c-hubs * Each knuckles [...]
Scale rock crawlers just might be the hottest product segment on the market right now. There are a number of reasons for that- they look good, they run forever, and they are loads of fun. A couple of years ago Vaterra introduced the Ascender, a scale crawling platform that was designed from the ground up to outperform everything else on [...]
To help bomb-proof the driveline in your Vaterra Ascender, MIP has announced a new X-Duty C-Drive Kit. The MIP kit replaces all the stock plastic center driveshaft parts with heavy duty metal, giving you ease of mind when pounding the throttle in tight situations. * Durable X-Duty design * Made from heat treated, high grade alloy steel * All metal * Spline drive [...]
Soon to be released by SSD RC are Short Side Sliders for the Vaterra Ascender Chevrolet K10. These feature machined aluminum sliders on steel mounting plates to give your truck added durability while increasing its scale realism. The parts have been anodized in black and are adjustable in height so you can dial in a perfect look. Full details on [...]
Beef up your Vaterra Ascender with Heavy Duty Titanium Link Sets from SSD. There are two different versions of the sets, one for the new K10 Pickup and one for the Blazer. Both sets use titanium rod that is tougher than aluminum and much lighter than steel. The rods are threaded internally and use grub screws to place the stock [...]
Now, thanks to RC4WD, all you Teraflex fans can add a nice touch of scale realism to your Vaterra Ascender. New from RC4WD is an officially licensed Teraflex Diff Cover for the Ascender series of trucks. The diff cover is made from CNC machined aluminum and was designed for the worst you can throw at it out on the trail. [...]
Coming soon from JConcepts is their rendition of the 1993 Ford F-250. This is a clear body made to fit vehicles like the Vaterra Ascender and a wide variety of other trucks sporting 1.9″ wheels. Officially licensed by Ford, the JConcepts F-250 has the sleek lines of the original and was designed for a scale appearance. * 12.5″ wheelbase * 1:1 headlight [...]
Add a touch of scale realism to your Vaterra Ascender with the new Ballistic Fabrications Diff Cover from RC4WD. The diff cover has a great scale look and is made from CNC machined aluminum. It also comes with everything needed for a proper install, making it super easy to put on. The Ballistic cover is shipping right now with a street [...]
There are sure getting to be a lot of Vaterra Ascender owners out there, now RC4WD has a new scale accessory to help them uber-out their trucks. New from RC4WD are fully licensed ARB Diff Covers for Ascender axles. The bright red anodized covers are machined from billet aluminum and come with everything you need for an easy install. These [...]
New and hot from the good people at Vaterra is a 1972 Chevy K10 Ascender. The old school Chevy is a tribute to all the full scale custom built off-rigs that came before it. A fully licensed body that has been customized for hardcore off-roading sits on top of the rig, while Vaterra’s proven Ascender chassis sits below. Whether you [...]
