Hopefully I'll keep this thread up.
The plan: To build a CC01 based Lada Niva for some overseas trailing.
The location: Ukraine Exclusion Zone of Chernobyl and Pripyat.
Scale: as far as I can, I'd like the Niva to look scale but it won't be obsessively so.
Starting with the Defender set. The box of bits I'm not going to be using seems way more full than the box with the bits I am.
These are the bits I've collected so far:-
Thoughts so far:
The scale dampers look cool but I suspect won't be much cop once fitted. Feel too firm. Will get softer internals.
The GMade 75mm should perform better but won't look too scale.
The 1.55 wheels and MT tyres might look a bit too small once the shell is on. Can't check as shell is on way back from paint shop.
I've had a go at painting the chassis. Recently bought an airbrush so decided to try it out on the CC01. For reference I'm as artistic as a breeze block so don't expect uber details
I have a few questions:-
Is there any downsides to me upgrading the internal gears for the GPM metal items? Is it worth it?
Is the alloy rear axle worth buying?
Is there anything missing from the pic of option parts that are a "must have" ? Junfac propshaft is on my list.
I need the CC01 to be as reliable as possible. Weight is going to be an issue for the plane and I can't take loads of spares with me. I'll be carrying in backpack for at least 2 days. I know, ask about metal parts then complain it's too heavy!
While I'm here. Drone and pics from some of my visits to The Zone: -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_ToGVEkn3M&t=164s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6t-SmkFCoQ&t=71s
https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5JonL2
https://flic.kr/s/aHskoGjXhC
https://flic.kr/s/aHsm69qMqp
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