New ECX Roost mini desert buggy and Temper micro rock crawler RTR vehicles [VIDEO]

0 Jan. 4, 2016, 1:50 p.m.

By Aaron Waldron
LiveRC.com

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Ricochet, rebound and start a riot with the 4WD 1/18-Scale ECX® Roost™ Desert Buggy. This desert dominator comes prepared to stomp out competitors with an unbeatable RTR package and distinctive buggy design that stands out, even while it's standing up to abuse. The Roost DB features a relentless combination of waterproof electronics and a shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain designed to keep you driving whenever and wherever you decide to hit the pavement. Best of all, the Roost handles just like a real desert buggy and even looks the part thanks to a multi-panel body, high-intensity LED light bar, and oil-filled shocks. Whether you want to sling sand, pulverize pavement or hit maximum air, the 4WD 1/18-Scale ECX® Roost comes ready to take on any and all challenges.

1/18th-Scale Roost Desert Buggy Features:

High-intensity LED Light Bar – A high visibility LED light bar allows you to drive the ECX® Roost™ day or night."
2.4GHz Radio System – A 2.4GHz radio system keeps you in control and starting trouble even from a distance.
Bottom-Loading Battery Compartment – This unstoppable desert buggy makes getting back driving a breeze with a convenient bottom loading battery compartment that keeps you from having to remove the vehicle body to get back driving.
Charger and Battery Included – A rechargeable Dynamite® 4.8V 900mAh Ni-MH battery delivers authoritative power while an AC charger comes included to get you back to full charge after you've reached empty.
Totally Ready-To-Run – The Roost™ comes with absolutely everything you need to get started and can be upgraded when you want to take your driving to the next level.

Specs:
Type: Buggy
Scale: 1/18
Length: 12.04 in (306mm)
Width: 7.16 in (182mm)
Height: 4.21 in (107mm
Ground Clearance: 1.22 in (31mm)
Wheelbase: 7.0 in (178mm)
Weight: 27.9 oz (793g)
Chassis: Molded plastic
Suspension: Independent
Drivetrain: 4WD
Tire Type: SCT, All-Terrain
Motor or Engine: Brushed
Speed Control: Included
Radio: 2Ch, 2.4GHz
Servos: Included
Batteries: 7.2V, 900mAh stick pack (flat)
Charger: NiMh AC wall charger
Gear Pitch: 0.5 Module
Wheel Size: 1.38 in (35mm) x .90 in (23mm)
Kit/RTR: RTR
Shock Type: Oil-filled, Coil Over Springs
Body: SCT, painted
Ball Bearings: Transmission Only
Experience Level: Beginner
Recommended Environment: Indoor/Outdoor
Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour
Is Assembly Required: No

THE PINT SIZED ROCK CRAWLER

The 1/24-Scale ECX® Temper™ makes it easy to handle those hard to reach spaces its larger Rock Crawler brethren simply can't reach. An included USB charger gives you the convenience of being able to charge the 150mAH Ni-MH driving battery nearly anywhere you can find a USB port. Rock Crawlers add scale realism to the driving experience by mimicking the off-road rigs that dominate steep inclines and endurance trials in the most brutal terrain. While they might not be the fastest vehicles in RC, Rock Crawlers have the muscle conquer the nastiest of inclines. The Temper Rock Crawler has a penchant for conquering the most unforgiving locations thanks to a 4WD drivetrain, multi-link suspension and the extreme durability drivers have come to expect from ECX brand vehicles.

1/12th-Scale Temper Rock Crawler Features:

4WD Drivetrain and Multi-Link Suspension- An unstoppable 4WD drivetrain with locked differentials and multi-link suspension mean the Temper won't back from the most challenging inclines.
2.4GHz Radio System- A 2.4GHz radio system keeps you in control and starting trouble even from a distance.
Durable Chassis- Thanks to a durable chassis featuring twin vertical aluminum plates, the Temper can easily handle the trials and tribulations and repeated abuse associated with rock climbing.
USB Charger and Battery Included- Get back driving ASAP with a convenient USB charger and rechargeable Dynamite® 4.8V 150mAh Ni-MH battery included.
Totally Ready-To-Run- The Temper comes with absolutely everything you need to get started and can be upgraded when you want to take your driving to the next level.

Specs:
Type: Rock Crawler
Scale: 1/24
Length: 6.5 in. (165mm)
Width: 3.7 in. (95.3mm)
Height: 3.25 in. (82.5mm)
Ground Clearance: 1 in. (25.4mm)
Wheelbase: 4.75 in. (120.6mm)
Weight: 0.4 lb. (0.20kg)
Chassis: Twin Vertical Plate, aluminum
Suspension: 4 link
Drivetrain: 4WD
Tire Type: 1.81 in. (46mm) All terrain
Motor or Engine: Micro Brushed
Speed Control: Included
Radio: 2 Channel
Servos: Included
Batteries: 4.8V 150mAh 1/3AAA NiMH
Charger: USB
Wheel Size: 1 x 0.06 in. (25 x 16.3mm)
Kit/RTR: RTR
Shock Type: Coil over spring
Body: 1/24 Screened Temper