DSK08-KIT – Dragon Scale Knight – 1/8 Buggy – 4WD – Assembly Kit – RLAARLO

Build your buggy from the ground up with the RLAARLO Dragon Scale Knight DSK08-KIT. This 1/8 4WD off-road RC buggy comes as a build kit, with a body shell that needs to be prepared and painted. Its 3 mm 7075-T6 aluminum chassis and modular design allow you to choose your own mechanical and electronic configuration.

Note: this model is not an RTR version. The motor, ESC, servo, radio system with receiver, battery, charger, and paint are not included. They must be selected and purchased separately. The motorization, compatible batteries, and final performance depend on the installed equipment.

Technical specifications

• Scale: 1/8.
• Type and format: off-road RC buggy, build kit.
• Transmission: 4WD shaft drive, with three gear differentials.
• Chassis: 3 mm 7075-T6 aluminum with hard anodizing.
• Shock towers: 5 mm 7075-T6 aluminum, front and rear.
• Suspension: coil-over hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars; 107 mm front and 129 mm rear shock absorbers.
• Maintenance: quick-release modular center differential and easily accessible differential housings.
• Bevel gears: CNC-machined hardened steel.
• Spur gear: treated 40CrMo steel, 46 teeth; MOD 1.0 transmission module; 2.71 internal ratio.
• Bearings: ball bearings with rubber dust seals.
• Body shell: 1.5 mm polycarbonate, to be prepared and painted.
• Configurations: several options for the motor, steering, and battery mounts.
• Length: 495 to 500 mm.
• Height: 180 mm.
• Wheelbase: 326 to 330 mm.
• Track: 285 mm front; 285.5 mm rear.
• Tires: 115 mm diameter and 45 mm width.
• Wheels: 74 mm diameter, with 17 mm wheel hexes.
• Motorization and electronics: not included, to be selected and installed separately.
• Assembly and painting: required.

Compatibility

• Brushless motor suitable for 1/8 RC buggies and DSK build.
• Electronic speed controller compatible with the selected motor and battery.
• Steering servo compatible with the DSK build.
• Radio system with compatible receiver.
• LiPo battery and charger suitable for the selected electronic configuration.
• Replacement parts and accessories compatible with the RLAARLO Dragon Scale Knight DSK range.

Box contents

• Parts kit for assembling the RLAARLO Dragon Scale Knight DSK08 buggy.
• Polycarbonate body shell to be prepared and painted.
• Set of wheels and tires.
• Instruction manual and chassis guide.
• Brand and body shell stickers.
• Upgrade parts chart.
• Hardware and parts required for mechanical assembly.

Required separately

Motor, ESC, steering servo, radio system and receiver, battery, charger, and paint. Check the compatibility of each component with the chassis and with the other elements of your configuration before purchasing.

FAQ

Which RLAARLO model is offered here?
The Dragon Scale Knight DSK08-KIT, a 1/8 4WD off-road buggy to build and equip yourself.

Is it ready to drive as soon as you open the box?
No. Mechanical assembly, body shell preparation and painting, and then the installation of the motorization and electronics are required.

Who is this kit for?
For enthusiasts who want to perform the assembly, choose their equipment, and work on the setup of their buggy.

Are the battery and charger included?
No. They are sold separately, as are the motor, controller, servo, and radio system. The choice of battery depends on the installed electronics.

How does it differ from the DSK08 RTR?
This KIT version is to be assembled and does not include electronics. It should not be attributed with the motor, controller, radio control, or performance of the RTR version.

Can the buggy be customized and maintained?
Yes. Its modular design allows for several configurations and facilitates access to the differentials for maintenance. Use components and parts compatible with the DSK.