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RC Hobbies on a Budget: Cars and Trucks From "Radio Control Hobbies" episode RCH-207

Chris test drives the Evader stadium truck from Duratraxx and the Mercedes XB from Tamiya.

In this segment, Chris Chianelli features some low-cost contenders from the RC realm of cars and trucks. He gets to try out the XB Mercedes from Tamiya and the Duratraxx Evader stadium truck.

Important: This demonstration provides some of the basic information for assembly and operation of these particular models or kits. There are variations in assembly for each particular model. Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions that come with yours, whether it is this particular model or another. Additional information about assembly as well as running, troubleshooting and fine-tuning the model can be found in the manufacturer's instructions.

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• Tamiya's Mercedes (figure A) is part of their XB series. The "XB" signifies "expert built." This is a 1/10-scale on-road touring car, and can be run on any parking lot or asphalt surface.

• This performance road-racer features a chassis and suspension with 4-wheel shaft-drive along with front and rear differentials (figure B). These features make for very good handling on the pavement. A number of after-market upgrades are also available including performance tires and motors, ball-bearings, metal shock absorbers and electronic speed controllers.

Tamiya XB Mercedes specs

• Length: 14.5 inches
  
• Weight: 2.7 lbs.
  
• Width: 7.5 inches
  
• Motor: Electric
  
• Street Price: About $155

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