Product Description
The Rlaarlo Dragon Scale Knight (DSK) is a serious 1/8 scale racing buggy designed for drivers who want maximum performance, tuning potential and durability. Whether you're competing at your local track or building the ultimate high-performance buggy, the DSK provides a premium platform that can be tailored to suit your driving style.
What makes the DSK stand out is its highly adjustable design. With multiple steering configurations, chassis settings and motor position options available, you can fine tune the buggy for different track conditions and levels of grip. This allows you to get the most from the chassis whether you're racing on loose dirt, hard-packed clay or astro surfaces.
The lightweight aluminium chassis provides excellent strength while keeping weight low, helping the buggy stay responsive through corners and stable over jumps. Combined with a full metal drivetrain, three oil-filled differentials and precision suspension components, the DSK delivers consistent handling and efficient power transfer in even the most demanding conditions.
Maintenance has also been made simple. The modular design allows key components to be accessed quickly, making routine servicing and setup changes much easier between race meetings. This means less time on the workbench and more time driving.
The Kit Version includes a range of premium upgrades straight from the factory, including carbon fibre components, aluminium performance parts and competition-spec suspension hardware. Simply add your choice of electronics, radio gear and battery to create a race-ready machine built exactly to your specifications.
Whether you're stepping into competitive 1:8 buggy racing or looking for a highly tunable platform with huge upgrade potential, the Dragon Scale Knight delivers the performance, durability and flexibility expected from a modern competition buggy.
Key Features
- 1/8 Scale 4WD Competition Buggy Kit
- Lightweight aluminium chassis construction
- Multiple steering geometry configurations
- Dual motor mounting positions
- Full metal drivetrain
- Three oil-filled gear differentials
- Carbon fibre performance components
- Aluminium suspension and chassis upgrades
- Adjustable oil-filled shock absorbers
- Front and rear anti-roll bars
- Universal driveshaft system
- Competition buggy wheels and tyres
- Full ball bearing transmission
- Modular design for easy maintenance
- Suitable for high-performance brushless power systems
- Extensive setup and tuning options available
What's Required
This version of the DSK is provided as a build-it-yourself kit without any electronics. You will need the following components to complete your build:
- Brushless Motor (recommended 4274 size)
- ESC (min 120A)
- Steering Servo (min 30kg rated)
- Radio System
- LiPo Battery (3-6S)
- Battery Charger
- Tools to assemble
Specification
- Scale: 1/8
- Drive System: 4WD Shaft Driven
- Vehicle Type: Competition Buggy
- Length: 495-500mm
- Height: 180mm
- Wheelbase: 326-330mm
- Front Track Width: 285mm
- Rear Track Width: 285.5mm
Drivetrain
- 3 Gear Differentials (Front, Centre & Rear)
- Internal Drive Ratio: 2.71:1
- Overall Drive Ratio: 9.7:1
- MOD 1.0 Gearing
- 46T Spur Gear
- 17T Motor Pinion
- Precision CNC Machined Hardened Steel Bevel & Pinion Gears
- Hardened 40CrMo Steel Spur Gear
Chassis & Construction
- 3mm 7075-T6 Hard Anodised Aircraft Grade Aluminium Chassis
- 5mm 7075-T6 Hard Anodised Aluminium Front Shock Tower
- 5mm 7075-T6 Hard Anodised Aluminium Rear Shock Tower
- 1.5mm Heavy Duty Polycarbonate Bodyshell
Suspension
- Oil Filled Composite Coil-Over Shocks
- Front Shock Length: 107mm
- Rear Shock Length: 129mm
Wheels & Tyres
- 17mm Hex Wheel Adapters
- Wheel Diameter: 74mm
- Wheel Width: 42mm
- Tyre Diameter: 115mm
- Tyre Width: 45mm
Battery & Electronics
- Battery Compartment Size: 158 x 44mm
- Alternative Battery Compartment Size: 140 x 48mm
Bearings
- Full Rubber Shielded Ball Bearings Throughout
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