[SJW2511]

Ok here is this years project to keep me entertained over xmas.

Gelande II RC defender

The build quality of this is pretty sweet, full alu accurate chassis

Proper metal axles

There is **** loads of accessories, and I will be building as close to 100% replica as my real one as possible.

Here is my real one http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/defender-300-tdi-project-247348.html

Progress pics to follow

 

[SJW2511]

Have to put it together

So starting to gather a nice collection of bits, there is still a fair bit to come including the kit itself as has to come from USA

Some close ups of some of the bits

Decals, and scale numberplates, same as my real life plate

Scale alu plate kit

45T motor

Test sprayed the tamiya ts38, close enough match to mine

Sprayed the plate kit a shade of black

Then time to water proof the ESC as I want to wade it, I actually have a better ESC that is already waterproof coming so may ditch this one.

Used this liquid tape stuff, which is essentially brush on rubber

Opened the plastic case

Took the heatsink off and submerged all the electronics in this stuff

All back together

Water test

Nothing blew up!

 

[Littelwill]

Looks good that

 

[Landyfox]

i like that....





....A LOT!!!

 

[Enidpuceflange]

Not cheap either.
I would love one of these to build a rep of my 90, but as I have just
Sold a 1/5 30cc rc baja because I hardly used it, swmbo won't authorise it!!

Lol

G

 

[aaronmorris]

Nice As said though, not cheap

 

[wattfield]

I just looked up the price!

SWMBO is buying me a remote control helicopter for Christmas, and it was only £15 off ebay!

 

[Hippo]

I wonder if the wheels and doors will fall oft when wet like the real version.

 

[jamesmartin]

I just looked up the price!

SWMBO is buying me a remote control helicopter for Christmas, and it was only £15 off ebay!

so did i £499 seems a tadge pricy considering quality and spec, i pay more for the boys racing cars but the tech is quite more substantial

 

[blackstrat]

so did i £499 seems a tadge pricy considering quality and spec, i pay more for the boys racing cars but the tech is quite more substantial

my 1/8 circuit cars were quite costly..

 

[aaronmorris]

so did i £499 seems a tadge pricy considering quality and spec, i pay more for the boys racing cars but the tech is quite more substantial

Christ, knew they wasn't cheap, but...

 

[jamesmartin]

Christ, knew they wasn't cheap, but...

you can buy a real car with an mot for less

 

[SJW2511]

£300 +duty if you import from America

 

[Landyfox]

you can buy a real car with an mot for less

How scarey is that.?!

 

[aaronmorris]

you can buy a real car with an mot for less

Exactly Seems a lot of money for what it is to me, but then I'm a bit of a tight bugger so probably not the person to be commenting on it

 

[aaronmorris]

£300 +duty if you import from America

Ah, but what's the import duty on it? I know what them twunts are like :brick:

 

[wattfield]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Radio-Contr...id=1419034161&sr=8-3&keywords=range+rover+toy

Bargain!

 

[SJW2511]

Works out about £368 Inc duty. That's also including shipping btw

 

[SJW2511]

My leds turned up. I tried to get as close to real life colour as possible, most of the kits are blue/white which just looks wrong imo, these are more white/yellow

Also made up this little loom to allow me to switch them on and off from my RC controller

 

[sp00k]

Let me know when it breaks down and I'll load it onto my scale artic