Abstract: A treaded traction device for model vehicles is provided. The treaded traction device includes a biasing assembly and a tensioning assembly. The biasing assembly includes a first bias support fixed relative to a vehicle hub and a second bias support fixed relative to a traction hub. The biasing assembly also includes a coil and a dampener attached to the first and second bias supports. The treaded traction device is biased to result in one end being lower than another end. The tensioning assembly includes an idler wheel and a first and second tension support. The tension supports may be rotated to move the idler wheel, releasing tension on a surrounding tread. When the tension is released, the surrounding tread may be removed or replaced.

Abstract: A body mounting assembly, model vehicle, and method for engaging a model vehicle body to a model vehicle chassis are provided. The body mounting assembly includes a latch assembly. The latch assembly further includes a latch member with a latch engagement surface. The body mounting assembly also includes a retainer assembly. The retainer assembly further includes a retainer engagement surface. The latch assembly is releasably engaged to the retainer assembly when the latch engagement surface and the retainer engagement surface are interlock together. A body mount able to be coupled to a model vehicle body includes one of the latch assembly or the retainer assembly and a chassis mount able to be coupled to the model vehicle chassis includes the other corresponding retainer assembly or the latch assembly corresponding to the body mount.

Abstract: A model vehicle is provided including a model vehicle chassis and a model vehicle body. The model vehicle chassis has an electric motor and cooling fins, thermally coupled to the electric motor. In addition, the model vehicle chassis further has an electric fan directed towards the cooling fins. The model vehicle body has an air vent provided in the model vehicle body. When the model vehicle is operating, airflow enters the air vent and across the cooling fins to dissipate heat generated by the electric motor. Additionally, a rear edge of the model vehicle body is located at a height that is higher than a top of the electric motor and wherein the electric fan increases the airflow across the cooling fins to increase the heat dissipation.

Abstract: A model vehicle wing mounting system for a model vehicle including a wing support, a deformable mount, and a pivotal mount is provided. The wing support is rotatively attached to the model vehicle chassis at a first location via the pivotal mount. The wing supported is deformably attached to the model vehicle chassis at a second location via the deformable mount. The wing is fixedly attached to the wing support. The pivotal mount may be a pinned hinge or a flexible hinge. The deformable mount may be an elongated oval configuration or rubber. The wing mounting system provides a measure of shock absorption for the model vehicle wing.

Abstract: A body mounting assembly, model vehicle, and method for engaging a model vehicle body to a model vehicle chassis are provided. The body mounting assembly includes a latch assembly. The latch assembly further includes a latch member with a latch engagement surface. The body mounting assembly also includes a retainer assembly. The retainer assembly further includes a retainer engagement surface. The latch assembly is releasably engaged to the retainer assembly when the latch engagement surface and the retainer engagement surface are interlock together. The latch engagement surface and the retainer engagement surface comprise negative engagement angles. A body mount able to be coupled to a model vehicle body includes one of the latch assembly or the retainer assembly and a chassis mount able to be coupled to the model vehicle chassis includes the other corresponding retainer assembly or the latch assembly corresponding to the body mount.