[Graham]

 As BARacer suggested (before he went out and bought one  ) I thought it would be a good idea to list as many RTR Raid cars as I could find on google


I will update this list if anyone wishes to contribute

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But also regarding self assembly cars/trucks there is a number of options.

1) As mentioned a couple of brands like Avant have for sale white body kits.
2) Also it is possible to buy occasionally Revell off road Static press fit kits, these are easy to assemble and put in place a Raid slot car chassis, "Olifer" on Shapeways has made the Mitsubishi Lancer and Nissan Navara 3d chassis for these models at the end of last year.
3) There are a number of Raid slot car resin body kits available in limited numbers from enthusiasts abroad, to fit your own bespoke off road chassis to.
4) 3d printed body kit with chassis , I have seen a entire slot car truck made as 3d kit, perhaps this may become more available in future as a quicker way to make these low volume models.

I think because of the relative high cost of new RTR off-road slot car models, perhaps scratch building maybe the best longer term option.

The other question about the use of magnets is interesting as I think with these models running on rough terrain,  severe hump back hills, jumps and obstacles, I also question how useful the magnets are to offer an advantage in this context. But of course there are still some smoother track sections whereby they might be an advantage over non magnet cars. Overall I think perhaps the use of magnets are not as advantageous as for straight smooth track racing we are most use to.  It is one reason why I thought to allow magnets for Class 1 cars for this first event.