Manual

FMS x Chevrolet K5

The Chevrolet K5 Blazer made its debut in 1969, emerging in the midst of intense competition. Whether conquering challenging mountainous terrain or showcasing individuality on urban streets, the Chevrolet K5 Blazer embodies people's aspirations for freedom, adventure, and self-expression. It is a symbol of a lifestyle. The classic upright front face and square body lines, make it an integral part of American automotive culture.

FMS FCX10 - The Right Size For Adventure

Licensed by General Motors, this 1/10 scale model of the Chevrolet K5 BLAZER, produced by FMS Models, features the FCX10 simulation crawler chassis, faithfully replicating the original vehicle's off-road performance. The FCX10 K5 is FMS's first high-performance 1/10 scale simulation crawler. It incorporates an abundant range of features, including DIG, switchable 2WD/4WD, lockable front and rear differentials, two-speed transmission, portal axles, and more.

Chevrolet Officially Licensed

Officially licensed by General Motors Chevrolet, the FMS K5’s realistic car body faithfully reproduces the American hard road style model of the 1970s while providing higher realism for hobbyists, and fully conveying the classic charm of Chevrolet vehicles in the radio control driving industries.

High-Performance FCX10 Chassis

The high-performance FCX10 chassis features metal materials for key structural components such as the chassis frame, oil-filled shock absorbers, metal links, gears, servos, and full vehicle ball bearings. This allows confidence to tackle more demanding terrain.

Magnetic Lighting System

The independent light control system and hidden layout of the wiring inside the PC body are not only neat and elegant, but safe. Powered by magnetic attraction, it effectively prevents the reversal of positive and negative poles, making disassembly and assembly more convenient.

Locking Differentials

The FCX10 K5 features front and rear axle differential lock functions, conveniently controlled by an independent channel on the transmitter. This capability meets the demand for different wheel speeds when turning.

Extreme Performance Without Sacrificing Realism

With Chevrolet's official license, FMS, adhering to its dedication and pursuit of product appearance and scale realism, committed to creating a highly realistic 1/10 performance crawler.

Front End

Front end is adorned with authentic accessories, including the Chevrolet emblem, K5 Blazer nameplate, chrome-plated front grille, front bumper, and posable windshield wiper.

Body

The body features chrome details such as door handles, rearview mirrors, body trim lines, and authentic Blazer badge.

Roof

A detachable rear cargo cover and roll bar are provided as a bonus, providing the option to switch between SUV and pickup configurations.

Rear End

The rear end boasts rich details, including a finely crafted metal-engraved Chevrolet logo, chrome rear bumper, and scale license plate.

Softer Tires

Adding 30% butyl rubber to the tires enhances flexibility for improved traction.

DIG Transmission System

The FCX10 K5 is equipped with a rear axle DIG, allowing for the locking of the rear axle and simultaneous front-wheel drive. This feature provides the vehicle with a smaller turning radius, enabling a 'tank turn' maneuver.

FWD

The front wheels serve as the driving wheels, allowing for more agile and flexible maneuvers during turns.

RWD

The rear wheels function as the driving wheels, enabling high-speed maneuvers.

4WD

All four wheels provide full power output to achieve extreme crawling capabilities.

Magnetic Lighting System

The vehicle comes pre-installed with headlights, front turn signals, side turn signals, rear turn signals, reverse lights, and other lighting components. The PC body uses magnetic connections to the chassis, allowing the lights of the entire vehicle to be activated with a single button on the transmitter.

Front Headlights

Front Turn Signals & Side Indicator

Rear Turn Signals

Top Spotlights

(Upgradable light buckets, LED is not included.)

FCX10 Chassis

After two years of development the compact, powerful, easy to maintain, FCX10 chassis delivers outstanding performance and reliability.

Mid-Engine Layout Structure

The overall chassis adopts a mid-engine layout structure, effectively optimizing the center of gravity along the central axis, which is more conducive to the consistent operation of the vehicle.

Counter Rotating Transmission Outputs

The drive shafts connecting the front and rear axles rotate in opposite directions to counteract some of the vehicle's torque effects.

Clipless Body Mounting

The vehicle features a hidden clipless body mounting method, preserving the realistic details of the PC Body.

Servo On Axle (SOA)

The steering servo is mounted on the front axle, reducing deviations in steering angle caused by extreme articulation. This enhances precision in steering and providesa better overall operational experience.

Two-Speed Switching

The FCX10 K5 is equipped with a two-speed gearbox featuring metal gears and a metal shift servo. Controlled through the transmitter, it allows for seamless switching between hi/lo modes, adapting to the demands of both low-speed crawling and high-speed driving.

Low-Speed Crawling

High-Speed Racing

Portal Axle

The vehicle is equipped with portal axles, providing a higher ground clearance for improved off-road capability.