JConcepts sets off to take on the scaler world with the Atlas F-150 body

0 May 6, 2015, 11:03 a.m.

By Aaron Waldron

LiveRC.com

Press release from JConcepts:
www.jconcepts.net

Sometimes a splash is necessary, and with the release of the Ford Atlas, JConcepts seems to have thrown a gigantic boulder into a swimming pool. The look of the Atlas is unmistakable contemporary Built Ford Tough, with bulging wheel arches, a drop-down beltline at the front doors, and some of the biggest snarling grille nostrils ever seen on an F-150.

The Atlas body is specifically built for the Vaterra Ascender and Axial chassis (12-12.3" wheelbase) providing even more versatility to the wildly successful platforms. Fitting bumper to bumper, the body has all the possible detail of its 1:1 counterpart starting behind that oversized grille. Split headlight design with corner reveal turn signal points the Atlas in the right direction while edgy hood detail bulks around the wide-body fenders to provide plenty of clearance for an assortment of large 1.9" tires.

The extra cab look is defined by the recessed windows and the roof has a unique center channel and extruded touches emulating the roof-carrying system shown on the prototype Atlas vehicle. The bed and fender area maintain a couple features that pique interest including sculpted out areas which look the part of the tie-downs on cargo walls and bed floor which are so commonplace in today's' pickup trucks.

JConcepts has added the tailgate step feature on the rear which doubles as cargo cradle in the scale world. The tailgate itself is completely detailed which drops to the cut-line and finishes with a scribe-line specifically for the Ford blue oval decal. The Atlas includes a decal sheet for headlight, taillight with Ford and Atlas logos throughout. Additional decal trimmings include miscellaneous JConcepts logos, grill, door handles and exhaust tips. Jump in head first with the Atlas by JConcepts.

Features:

Officially licensed by Ford to JConcepts
Body measures 12.0" wheelbase
Fits a variety of 1.9" Trail | scale trucks
Scale inspired body, cab and window design
1:1 headlight and grill treatment with pronounced front bumper
Front and rear fender flares for maximum 1.9" tire clearance
Extended cab with recessed windows
Clear heavy-duty polycarbonate with protective film
Window masks and detailed Ford Atlas decal sheet included

Ford Atlas - Trail / Scale body

Part # - 0286

Retail price - $43.00

(Fits - Vaterra Ascender and Axial 1.9" trucks)

The wheels and tires shown are available separately through JConcepts.

3057-02 - Scorpios - green compound - all-terrain scaler (fits 1.9" wheel)
3373B - Hustle - 1.9" Vaterra Ascender 12mm glue-on wheel - (black w/ silver face plating) - 2pc.

Ford Oval and nameplates are registered trademarks owned and licensed by Ford Motor Company. Manufactured by JConcepts, Inc. www.ford.com