New! MCD W5 SCT 1/5 Scale Short Course

[LargeScaleRC]

More Information: Click Here!

[Cain]

Have heard a conversion for the buggy will eventually be released as well.

[LargeScaleRC]

I am not sure about a conversoion yet. It is very possible! When all the parts come available we could look into the cost.

[FastEddy]

Nice looking truck, you driven it yet?

[Cain]

still not at the LHS for purchase yet. Saw on the MCD site they added some more pics. Here is some info and few more pics:

The Powerful Beauty

MCD W5 continues to define the large scale off-road segments with it's cutting edge technology and build-quality. Technical superiority, unrivalled endurance, terrific 4WD handling and strong emotions are the qualities that have always set MCD apart in the world large scale rc scenario. The same values lie behind the W5, the latest model in the brand, embody the marriage of design and technology, set in the very DNA of any MCD.

W5's bold, aggressive styling is conveyed by the superior MCD quality V4 chassis. Viewed in profile, the W5 states a sense of poise and strength, with a unique hood scoop and huge fender arches housing large 190mm Xross-Max Series Tyres and stylish 7-spoke wheels providing a powerful posture. The MCD W5, a powerful blend of strength, agility and beauty is the new Short Course truck for the most demanding active off-road enthusiasts.

The W5 Features

* Fourth generation chassis & suspension arms
* Sophisticated 4WD Shaft Driven mechanics
* Ultra strengtned chrome drive shaft and axle
* Factory assembled chassis
* Differential spiral bevel gears & diff house
* Hard anodized alloy roll-cage
* Coil-over hydraulic shocks & progressive springs
* CNC machined T6 aircraft alloy chassis
* 24 mm hexagonal rim-blocks
* Strengthened lower&upper long wishbones
* New 190mm Xross-max off-road tyres
* New 7 spoke wheels
* Solid and durable side guards
* Water-resistant receiver and battery box
* Clear body shell
* Ultra durable, heavy duty central steel double disc brake rotors and bronze pads
* New steel-reinforced extended front shock towers
* New extended shock absorbers
* Ultra hardened steel transmission gears
* Fully adjustable sway bars
* No-Stress-Effect polyamide front bumper with quintuple lamp pods
* No-Stress-Effect polyamide rear bumper with mud protection
* Pre-cut W5 Decal Set
* Improved CVD Shafts
* New front axle for CVD with slot
* New diff output couplings
* Improved brake linkage

Technical Specifications
Length : 895 mm
Width : 495 mm
Overall height : 320 mm
Ground clearance : 30-90 mm
Weight : 12.5 kg (Chassis-only weight:9.2 kg)
Wheelbase : 532-540 mm
Trackwidth

: 402/402 mm
Chassis material : T6 Alloy (4mm)
Suspension : Non-parallel non-line independent
Caster angle : 0-6 Adjustable
Camber angle : Adjustable
Toe angle : 0-3 Degrees
Roll Center : 3 Position Adjustable
Ackerman : 2 Position Adjustable
Front Kick-up : 10 Degrees
Rear Squat : 5 Degrees
Shock absorber : Coilover Oilfilled
Transmission : Full-Time 4WD Shaft driven
Gear ratio : 4:3 to 12,3:1 (12 different GearBox ratios)
Tyre size : 82 x 190 mm
Engine type : Zenoah - CY 26cc, 27cc, 29cc *

PO#: 009300V4 W5 Short Course Truck - w/o Engine

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I also got a potential part # for the possible conversion kit to turn the buggy into the W5. Part# 141200X0 .

Not sure on what all it includes, from what I was advised it could include all the usual stuff as well as the body and tires. Again, not definite on this.

I would be very curious to see how this goes against the 5ive-T . I know its smaller dimensions for sure but it does have that MCD Race heritage.

[orgnoi1]

I will be honest.... I think it looks NOTHING like a SC truck... its pretty ugly as far as realism goes...

[ohdeeuhm]

Originally Posted by orgnoi1

I will be honest.... I think it looks NOTHING like a SC truck... its pretty ugly as far as realism goes...

I've noticed that every "European" short course R/C I've seen looks nothing like a short course truck LOL. It's ok though, they build some very nice rigs.

[highwaystar]

I am liking this truck more and more everytime I see new pics of it. This could very well be my new rig for '12!

[Cain]

Read up on the MCD forums that it sounds like the conversion kits will be shipping at the same time as the truck.

[highwaystar]

I am pretty excited about this truck. I went and checked out the other new truck, the MCD is getting my money.

[LargeScaleRC]

Originally Posted by Cain

Read up on the MCD forums that it sounds like the conversion kits will be shipping at the same time as the truck.

I did get a part # for the W5 conversion Kit. We should be getting them in the next 2 weeks.

[Cain]

Nice! Here is a pic of the conversion kit from the MCD Forums:



Any estimate on price for the conversion kit?

[highwaystar]

That body (to me), looks like a newer more modern version of the old Baja 1000. Very nice.

[artmalibu]

Looks like it will be 10 pounds lighter than the new losi!!! If they race in the same class the losi guys might be in trouble.

[miniripper]

Originally Posted by ohdeeuhm

I've noticed that every "European" short course R/C I've seen looks nothing like a short course truck LOL. It's ok though, they build some very nice rigs.

Turkey ain't in Europe! More like the middle east!

And if you have ever been to Turkey as I have. Nothing is real. It's all fake!

[Cain]

got some more info. For converting the buggy you will also need the longer rear shocks for the front as the tower is taller. the W5 will also come with the new CVDs as well, but I was told by the rep that the ones with the buggy now will be fine.

[Sayyaaf]

Originally Posted by miniripper

And if you have ever been to Turkey as I have. Nothing is real. It's all fake!

what the hell is that suppose to mean ?

[arthurdaley]

Originally Posted by Cain

Nice! Here is a pic of the conversion kit from the MCD Forums:



Any estimate on price for the conversion kit?

Are all their bodies sold with a white overspray film, I looked at the Cheetah body to fit on one of my 5B's to do a truggy or more than likely I was going to remove the roof so it was like a class 1 buggy, but price and the masking film put me off, I run a MCD monster truck converted to an SC, it is great ,but I must admit the earlier ones as mine is are fragile, not had much to do with the V4 but it looks like it should be more robust than my MCD EVO 3.
I was rearly tempted to get the W5 but the price has jumped from the estimated £599.99 to nearer £800, a bit dear as I was going to put a BZM 28.5cc in it and race it, as it will be lighter than the Losi, in fact the only thing heavier than my Losi is my lardy 5T at 41lb ouch and that has been slimmed down, I will have to give it some thought to sell my EVO 3 and FG's to buy the MCD or work on getting the LOSI lighter and running as is, or just throw the BZM in, as the power will more than compensate the extra weight.
Well I have until the new year to decide and have still got to get my head round the Venom VMX450 steering and setting the ESC up properly I have a hearing problem and listening for the beeps is not working for me, so a program card is my next purchase for the VMX.
The weather is very wet and gale force winds so no running in the Losi for the moment, so a bit disappointed, hey ho, plenty to do,garden to sort out before the freeze, a few DIY jobs to do aswell, I could start the winter rebuild's a little earlier than I usually do, I prefer it to freeze rather than rain as I can run the vehicles without worrying about too much water ingress.

[Cain]

I guess I don't follow, can you elaborate on why the white film is bad? Is it because its hard to see your inner masking designs or something like that?

[arthurdaley]

Originally Posted by Cain

I guess I don't follow, can you elaborate on why the white film is bad? Is it because its hard to see your inner masking designs or something like that?

Yes that is exactly why, sorry just reread my post and I had missed the part as to why they are a pain, fingers typing faster than the brain can keep up