Venture...
Into Scale Truck Building

The Venture is the ultimate adventure-ready scale RC trail truck, and now it's available in a build-it-yourself version, ready for you to completely 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 realistic front-motor position with an all metal-gear transmission and full-time 4WD drivetrain with a central transfer case, plus a scale suspension featuring dual stage, oil-filled, coil-over shocks and sturdy off-road axles with full-time locked differentials.

The build-it-yourself Venture SBK includes official HPI options such 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.

The Venture Scale Builder Kit is supplied in kit form only, ready for your own choice of motor, servo, speed controller, wheels, tires, body, and bumpers, so YOU can instantly have the most customized truck possible. Are you looking for the pre-built and Ready To Run (RTR) version of the Venture?

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
 

Specification

DIMENSIONS
with #117365 FJ Cruiser body and #116852 & #116853 bumper Type 1 sets
Length: 527mm (20.7")
Width: 227mm (9")
Height: 238mm (9.4") with roof rack, 217mm (8.5") without (will vary depending on tire choice and suspension settings)
 Wheelbase: 311mm (12.3")
 Front overhang: 101mm (3.9")
 Rear overhang: 135mm (5.3")

WEIGHT

Running weight: 2.4kg (5.3lbs) (approximate - will vary depending on your choice of electronics)

CAPABILITY

with #116852 & #116853 bumper Type 1 sets - will vary depending on your choice of bumpers

Break-over angle: 44.5 degrees
Approach angle: 55 deg
Departure angle: 45.5 deg
Max climb angle: 49 deg
Max tilt angle: 28 deg
Axle articulation: 30 deg
Ground clearance 68mm capable: (2.7")
Ground clearance at standard ride height 60mm: (2.4")
Axle ground clearance 32mm: (1.3")

GEARING

Drivetrain ratio: 7.6:1
Transmission gearing: 1.53:1
Axle gearing: 3.31:1
Transfer case gearing: 1.5:1

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 suitable plug for your speed controller)
Batteries for radio transmitter