Axial Jeep Mighty FC Body - Radio control Car Action (blog)
Axial’s latest body design will just be a weird-lookin’ body for some RC fans, but Jeepers will recognize the snub-nosed styling as a Forward-Control or “FC. ” The classic utility platform got an official “concept” makeover back in 2012 as the “... Back in 2012 the Jeep® brand design team crafted the Mighty FC Concept vehicle, spawned from its 1950’s linage and morphed into modern day off road swagger making grown men weak in the knees upon first glance. The “I must have but can’t” attitude behind the Mighty FC Concept is thanks to todays vehicles safety standards quickly making Forward Cab vehicles a thing of the past. Fortunately, scale realism is in, and Axial is proud to announce the Jeep® Mighty FC Concept body for purchase. Here’s a brief run down behind the Jeep® Mighty FC Concept Vehicle…. A few years back, 1956 – 1965 to be exact, the Jeep® brand created the Forward Control, which offered an ingenious solution to smaller yet capable utilitarian minded off-road vehicles. Engine choices ranged from a small 2. 2L inline 4 cylinder know as the Hurricane F4-134, 3. 7L inline 6 cylinder Super Hurricane and a 4. 5L V8 Y-block. Knowing that background, fast-forward 47 years and give the Jeep®. Source: www.rccaraction.com
