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By Aaron Waldron
LiveRC.com
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King Sling - Mega Truck body w/ scoop & spoiler
Part # - 0346
Retail price - $60.00
Map price - $51.00
(Fits - Axial SMT10 - 7" width & 13" wheelbase)
From the mind of Dennis Anderson, the wild and wooly King Sling was born. The ultimate Mega Truck, born in Poplar Branch, North Carolina, has a wild side, combining the brute power and durability of a monster truck with the madness of a mud racer. King Sling is a beast, and JConcepts has worked together with designers and builders to replicate this body shell to fit on a host of popular chassis including the Axial SMT10.
The slate was once again wiped clean and the form started to take shape in the computer to fit and finish on a selection of vehicles. A lot of hand dressing took place to ensure the details were correct on the shell itself, not to mention the iconic wing shape and rear scoop treatment. Fred "Freestyle" Reep sat shotgun on this project reviewing the style, shape and decal creation to ultimately please the man, the myth the legend, Dennis Anderson.
No superstar race machine would be complete without decoration. The King Sling is the first JConcepts body to include two decal sheets in the package that covers logos, signatures, flames and branding recognition. The product is formed in durable polycarbonate and includes painting window mask for ease of use. Fine detailing and trimming to the body shell comes from the purchasing enthusiast where the imagination and skill set takes over.
The three piece body design offers the highest quality in detail giving the builder several options, replicating the original King Sling or even creating a unique RC Mega Truck identity.
Included in the package, clear King Sling body, painting window mask, rear wing, scoop, mounting hardware and decal set. As always, each body set is backed with JConcepts customer support and racing heritage. Tackle the RC world fit for a King, #gojconcepts #jconceptssling
Creation history -
The JConcepts team met on location to photograph, measure and sketch up the 1:1 King Sling. Experienced industry insiders sat to discuss the project and lay plans to fit and finish the popular body to several popular chassis sets on the market. Computer drawings were completed during the summer of 2017 and from there, professionals at JConcepts took the necessary hand finishing time to pin-point focus sections of the creation. Wing, scoop and final fitment were complete during the late summer and decals designs finished and put into production.
Test samples were produced and the first working prototype hit the dirt during the late stages of 2017. Professional painting, photography and press release were created to go along with the product. King Sling the video is in the pipeline; stay tuned to JConcepts Inc on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram for the final cut.
Dress for success -
The vehicle is shown using the JConcepts (#3155) Fling King tires and (#3179) Dragon wheels. The 2.6" wheel diameter and matching tire is the perfect compliment for any mud run, dirt track or grass field conditions.
Features:
Fling King - blue compound
Part # - 3155-01
Retail price - $40.00
Map price - $30.00
(Fits - 2.6" wheel, JC #3379B)
Fling King - gold compound
Part # - 3155-05
Retail price - $40.00
Map price - $30.00
(Fits - 2.6" wheel, JC #3379B)
In the land of the Mega Truck, there is nothing better than a fresh set of deep tread tractor tires. One of the aliases of the mud tires, "Rice and Cane," refer to the purpose or landscape they were originally designed for within the farming and agriculture industry. The Fling Kings by JConcepts are the first true to scale, RC Mega Truck tire, specifically designed to throw mud, dirt, gravel and grass just like the real thing.
The giant sized tires are tall enough to dance through the deepest RC loam, however, it's the tall lugs that separate them from the rest. The 1:1 tires were hand-cut to produce the most wicked looking tires on the block. The JConcepts tires are uniquely built to replicate a hand-cut set, however, deep tread remains to do the "mega" land damage the drivers and enthusiasts crave.
One of the most impressive details about the Fling Kings, they are designed for a JConcepts (#3379B) 2.6" wheel, making them even more scale in appearance. The bead of the tire features a 3 step surface which provides a massive amount of area for glue to rest giving the utmost security for full-throttle mud runs. No details were spared on these mud runners, the V-type tread is replicated to a T and the top of the tread carries a slight recess adding a little touch of depth to the appearance. Off to the side, the tire lettering hits hard with retro style JConcepts lettering, Fling King logo and crown with #3155 part number for easy identification.
The soft "blue" compound which is recommended for dirt, grass and asphalt feels noticeably mushy and sticky and has expanding characteristics and tend to "pizza cutter" during flat out high-speed runs. The "gold" compound feels harder to the touch, excels on polished or hard surfaces and expands less during high-speeds. Fling King tires are complete and include open cell "React" inserts to support the grippy tires.
Notes from the team -
The JConcepts tires mount directly to the Dragon (#3379B) 2.6" wheel which feature 12mm interchangeable offset adaptors and polycarbonate face plates. The Fling Kings will dig hard and test the performance, durability and power of any RC vehicle. Its encouraged to chose running conditions carefully, beef up your rig to handle the grip and get ready for a wild dirt roosting RC experience.
Features:
Dragon - 2.6" mega truck wheel w/ adaptors, discs - (black) - 2pc.
Part # - 3379B
Retail price - $28.00
Map price - $23.80
(Fits - #3155 Fling Kings 2.6" tire)
JConcepts has designed and produced a very special wheel for unique vehicle performance. The 2.6" Dragon wheel is a first of its kind, a purpose built 12mm hex mega truck wheel which fits the (#3155) Fling King tires to perfection. The Dragon's were used in concept and in conjunction with a fully licensed version of the 1:1 scale King Sling. The team worked together to build the ultimate mud runner, and succeeded.
The goal of scale size was achieved and built around a 2.6" mounting bead diameter. The width was matched to line-up perfectly with the Fling King tires and the constraints of the wheel were underway. Like other monster wheels by JConcepts, a bolt-in hub adaptor was created to match a huge variety of trucks while also offering different overall widths to choose from. The bead of the wheel features a 3 step surface which provides a massive amount of area for glue to rest giving the utmost security for full-throttle mud runs.
The Dragon wheel includes an incredible, four, off-set 12mm wheel adaptors. 11mm width for a stock Clod Buster or retro type Monster Truck width, 18mm for increased stability on vehicles such as the Stampede, Stampede 4x4, Rustler, Slash 4x4. The 25mm adaptor works well for monster truck racing and the Axial SMT10 and a newly designed 32mm for maximum ground pounding width. The adaptors are installed with 6 x 2.5 x 12mm screws and centers precisely on the wheel for positive engagement.
The wheels include pre-cut polycarbonate discs which attach with 6 x 2 x 4mm screws and can be painted to match any scheme or mud runner. The wheel discs add a scale look and utilize a clever design not seen in this segment of RC. Also included is a pair of steel, serrated, 4mm thin pattern lock-nuts for greater security. The Dragon wheels are available in black and feature a slight matte finish but with the addition of the polycarbonate disc, can easily be detailed to be outrageous.
Step up with the ultimate in looks, performance and versatility with the Dragon 2.6" wheels by JConcepts - World Proven Innovation and Design.
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