RC4WD has released a new variant for the G2 - now with an incredible Cruiser body, designed to look very similar to the Tiyote Frand Bruiser EFFJAY40. I've pegged this as a very close reproduction of what would be a 197 model.
I'm very excited to be one of the first people to have one of these new kits and would like to thank them for providing me with an opportunity to buy a pre-release kit. In a word, it's "Amazing".
The basis for the kit is the very successful Gelande II chassis. There's not much new here, except for the mounting points, and both front and rear bumpers. It comes with a standard single speed R3 transmission, Yota II scale axles, transfer case, fuel cell electronics box, 1.9 wagon wheels and Dirt Grabber tires in the sticky compound. RC4WD's dual spring shocks, all metal links, 32p spur gear help complete the package. In my humble opinion, this is their best chassis to date. It's a great platform for all kinds of builds, and this new body helps take it to a whole new level.
NOTE: These are uncompleted model photos. All the scale details are included (mirrors, windows, wipers, etc), but I didn't get around to putting them on before photography.
Because Frand Bruiser. I'm a Tiyote fan, so it's nice to see a new hard Tiyote shell. Doing some quick math, n00b and I determined this to be around 1/8.3th scale. Everything's better in Threeths. The detail level is really crisp. I noticed only two small areas with mould lines that would need to be sanded out. Which I've already done. All the details are there, side markers, metal mesh grille, nearly accurate bezel, fender mounted turn signals, bumper with mount points for a winch and included Jammer Tow Hooks AND A FULL INTERIOR!!!
ZOMG the details are so darn crisp. Wow. I'm super impressed with the tooling here. There hasn't been a body of this quality from anybody in a very long time. Seats, jump seats for the rear, full dash, lots of room for a driver (with legs), mirrors, wipers, everything. There's so many pieces to really set this off. Only thing I've found missing, is a radio antenna. WAIT, DIDN"T YOU JUST NOTICE THE HOOD COMES OFF LIKE A LEGIT REAL ONE WOULD WTFZOMGGTFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111ONE
One thing to note, and not shown in any pictures, be very careful when removing the mould sprues, you don't want to force it and crack a piece you're not supposed to.
Rather than do a complete build video, I thought I'd do a unboxing/build time lapse. Follow along very carefully, there's a lot of very important steps. There will be a test afterwards.
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That was fun.
Rather than go with the stock wheels and tires, I've started auditioning new alternatives. My first try starts here (and looks way better than stock):
1.9 Pit Dogs and 1.9 GMade Cruiser Bead Locks. Somewhere in my kit of junk, I've got n00b hubcaps that will fit quite nicely here.
Bottom line: If you're looking for a timeless beauty of a scale truck, you can't do too much better than this one. RC4WD knocked this one out of the park. My only disappointment is that it's not on a leafed chassis for the ultimate in realism, but who knows where I'll take this. I expect that there's going to be a lot of aftermarket support from RC4WD for this body, I can't wait to see what they come up with. Stay tuned, much more to come. :luv:
Get yours here:Gelande II Truck Kit w/Cruiser Body Set
I'm very excited to be one of the first people to have one of these new kits and would like to thank them for providing me with an opportunity to buy a pre-release kit. In a word, it's "Amazing".
The basis for the kit is the very successful Gelande II chassis. There's not much new here, except for the mounting points, and both front and rear bumpers. It comes with a standard single speed R3 transmission, Yota II scale axles, transfer case, fuel cell electronics box, 1.9 wagon wheels and Dirt Grabber tires in the sticky compound. RC4WD's dual spring shocks, all metal links, 32p spur gear help complete the package. In my humble opinion, this is their best chassis to date. It's a great platform for all kinds of builds, and this new body helps take it to a whole new level.
NOTE: These are uncompleted model photos. All the scale details are included (mirrors, windows, wipers, etc), but I didn't get around to putting them on before photography.
Because Frand Bruiser. I'm a Tiyote fan, so it's nice to see a new hard Tiyote shell. Doing some quick math, n00b and I determined this to be around 1/8.3th scale. Everything's better in Threeths. The detail level is really crisp. I noticed only two small areas with mould lines that would need to be sanded out. Which I've already done. All the details are there, side markers, metal mesh grille, nearly accurate bezel, fender mounted turn signals, bumper with mount points for a winch and included Jammer Tow Hooks AND A FULL INTERIOR!!!
ZOMG the details are so darn crisp. Wow. I'm super impressed with the tooling here. There hasn't been a body of this quality from anybody in a very long time. Seats, jump seats for the rear, full dash, lots of room for a driver (with legs), mirrors, wipers, everything. There's so many pieces to really set this off. Only thing I've found missing, is a radio antenna. WAIT, DIDN"T YOU JUST NOTICE THE HOOD COMES OFF LIKE A LEGIT REAL ONE WOULD WTFZOMGGTFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111ONE
One thing to note, and not shown in any pictures, be very careful when removing the mould sprues, you don't want to force it and crack a piece you're not supposed to.
Rather than do a complete build video, I thought I'd do a unboxing/build time lapse. Follow along very carefully, there's a lot of very important steps. There will be a test afterwards.
<iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ubZe819P6U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
That was fun.
Rather than go with the stock wheels and tires, I've started auditioning new alternatives. My first try starts here (and looks way better than stock):
1.9 Pit Dogs and 1.9 GMade Cruiser Bead Locks. Somewhere in my kit of junk, I've got n00b hubcaps that will fit quite nicely here.
Bottom line: If you're looking for a timeless beauty of a scale truck, you can't do too much better than this one. RC4WD knocked this one out of the park. My only disappointment is that it's not on a leafed chassis for the ultimate in realism, but who knows where I'll take this. I expect that there's going to be a lot of aftermarket support from RC4WD for this body, I can't wait to see what they come up with. Stay tuned, much more to come. :luv:
Get yours here:Gelande II Truck Kit w/Cruiser Body Set
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