RC Truck Rock Crawling
 

The latest craze in the RC world is "Crawling". The idea is to build a scale looking 4WD truck and get out there and get some fresh air and enjoy four wheeling aka "crawling". Here is just an example of what it looks like. :thumbsup:

https://youtu.be/6A_Jkh6Pjak

Here is a project I am working on. I chose the Land Rover Defender 110 body for my 4WD adventures. The inspiration came from the "Camel Trophy" of the days past if anyone remembers or familiar with what that is.

Here is my work in progress. https://youtu.be/tJSacaXeWUY

Seriously cool!!!

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This, along with hunting, golf and scuba diving, is something I have actively avoided because it looks like so much fun that I know I would turn it into an obsession (much like audio). I have a 2004 landcruiser that I love and have it serviced at one of the country’s best known ‘cruiser shops - I have to suppress the desire to trick it out every time I go in there.

Enjoy.

They look a lot like my son-in-laws off-road truck, though his is a full-size model. Has a fitted tent on the roof for camping. Wonder if there is much difference in $$ between the small and full-size models?

It is an obsession much like most other hobbies out there. The scale "trail" and "crawler" 4WD trucks have grown into competitions being held nationally at least a few times a year in various states along with charity events for good causes. It draws in all ages across the board. RC hobby whether air, sea or land offers various levels of technical levels of builds and complexity with the simpler models being enjoyed by the younger generation and very complex and "scale" models by seasoned pilots and drivers.

Just like the full scale off-road vehicles, the most popular 1/10 scale class of vehicles can be outfitted with parts that vary from inexpensive to rather pricey. The RC world often imitates the full scale and a licensing from companies to produce parts like wheels, axles, tires, bodies of Jeep, Toyota, Ford, Chevy, etc.. allow for 1/10 representation of what you would see on a full scale off-road and on road trucks, cars, airplanes and boats. Even the tires are scaled down and licensed replicas of BFGoodridge and others and have the same tread patterns. :D Yes, one can spend quite a bit on a 1/10 scale model but for the most part it still costs much less than the full scale vehicle obviously. :smoking:

Here is just one example. A fully licensed 1/10 Portal style Axle replica of Currie Enterprises that is offered for many models. Bolts on just like the real deal. :D


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Some hobbyists combine their talent of building models and creative video skills to capture the models that elevates realism to new heights.

Here is a nice video of a Ford Bronco brilliantly captured on video.

https://youtu.be/PsxiGMbfslo

Mitsubishi Pajero on a Winter Day in the Mountains :thumbsup:

Brilliantly filmed. https://youtu.be/_4efEEEJmus

For the Toyota Land Cruiser fans. https://youtu.be/JgNtDdxuH90

Cool beans Serge, thanks for sharing, incredible detail in those trucks

Putting some detail touches on the trailer and the motocross bikes. Can’t decide who looks better on the bike. Arnold? Harrison? or should they ride b*tch?? :roflmao:

^^^ Ahnold ;)

A bit of model 4 Wheeling in the snow that fell overnight.

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Very cool, what scale is it?

Thanks it is 1/10 scale. Two speed, locking front and rear diffs as well as trail cruise control (makes hiking easier with it) all controlled from from the radio. :D

Working on my next project. Amazing what quality and tolerance levels of machining the modern CNC machines can achieve and engineering talent behind them. The hobby has never had it this good before. :thumbsup:

These are a set of "Portal" Axles for my next offroad RC Truck build. Licensed replicas of the real Currie Enterprises axles. :thumbsup:

amazing detail for sure !

This project I am shooting for a '66 Ford Bronco recreation/interpretation. I think the portal axles would be appropriate theme-wise. :scratch2:


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And those are only toys. Think about an actual space station, etc.

Ahem, not toys, models... :D Not going to find any of these in a toy store... :no:
But I get what you are saying. :yes:

If only the original Bronco’s were as well built.....nice choice of vehicle to model.

That is true.. :D Thanks Tom

Certainly! An early FJ40 or even an FJ45 would also be a nice project.

Yep, that is a popular subject for RC offroad/scale truck enthusiasts. It is on my to do list. Here is a nice example. https://youtu.be/qANLzVU1awA

I am currently finishing up a build based on the International Harvester Scout. I'm sure some of you remember them running around? Built from 1961-1980 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Should be done soon. :thumbsup: Mechanics are all in place, just have to decide on the body paint and finish up some detail work.


The full scale Scout my build is based off.

https://cdn.hiconsumption.com/wp-con...I-1087x725.jpg

Sweet! I want both full size versions - with a very competent FJ40 restorer in Salida, CO where I live I’m pretty sure that’s the direction I’ll take.

They are out there. :yes: Good luck with your quest if you decide to pursue. :thumbsup: I’m sure it would be a blast to drive that iconic truck!

RC Truck Rock Crawling
 

When I drive around town there are probably 40 FJ40’s in various states of repair, a bunch of original Willy’s products, a few Broncos and Scouts, and lots and lots of CJ5’s and CJ7’s. Tomken is just up the road. Several Defenders in prime shape. Not to mention a dozen Westfalia Vanagons. Some synchros. Is this heaven on earth?

Sure sounds like paradise for the classic off-road vehicle enthusiasts! See any Unimogs?

A bit off topic for off-road but one of the oldest RC companies in Japan still loves the VWs throughout all the years. They offered quite a few Beetle variants and now look at this little beauty they released. VW Type 2. :thumbsup:

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That an awesome model! No Unimogs but I have seen an older GS 550 tooling around.

Lunch break with a Land Rover Defender 1/10 scale, . Because what else is there to do on a hot summer day over a sandwich... :D

https://youtu.be/IoYyc9knXo4

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Whoa!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Y050vnD4g/