1/16 M35 'Merica Truck

[Ty@Tekin]

So these are cheap toys. Like, hilariously cheap. The stock electronics are trash and while it does come semi-proportional throttle and it's a 2.4G system, the steering is god awful, sounds terrible and works just about as good as it sounds. It's $30 toy, but does have some things going for it.

The body is definitely worth the money. It's got pretty good detail for a toy and who doesn't love military trucks?




It has a decent 3D interior too and some sweet swiveling mirrors.



The drive line angles suck and the shafts will probably break soon.



The axles are neat looking and both are offset, if you care. Probably not very durable at all and 100% plastico inside and out. That's also not stock steering, avert your eyes and read on!



The tires look like Pitbull Rock Beast ripoffs. Hard rubber that will probably suck on rocks, dirt, snow....well everywhere. But they look mean and aftermarket, which is the direction I'm going since she's bobbed.



Cab is held on with two screws near the fuel tanks, two tabs that slide under the front bumper and the battery tray snaps into the *opening* hood! The bed has two screws underneath holding it on. About 1 minute is enough to have them off.




So those are some crappy lit shots to kinda show how it comes apart. Here's some more showing what I threw in it. Turns out a HS55 and a B1R fit like they were made for it. Also crammed in a Tactic RX since I had one laying around collecting dust.





So just like that the truck has tripled in cost and still drives like a small, bouncy toy BUT at least it has proportional steering that actually steers, nice smooth throttle delivery, drag brake and a transmitter that will last more than 5 minutes. I kept the stock battery for now, the weight up front is welcome and I don't feel like stuffing a LiPo in. The motor is a torque-less wonder and stalls out pretty easily and it's geared too tall, maybe with the full 6V 700mAh horsepower loaded beast of a stock NiCd charged up it will be better.




Also, two trucks are always better than one.

[Shinchu]

Sorry but all i can think to ask is... will my 3.75 inch gi joes fit? Lol forgot what scale those are.
Arg! Joes are 1/18.

Cool truck for 30 bucks though!

[Ty@Tekin]

Originally Posted by Shinchu

Sorry but all i can think to ask is... will my 3.75 inch gi joes fit? Lol forgot what scale those are.
Arg! Joes are 1/18.

Cool truck for 30 bucks though!

Should be pretty close!

[Old Kid]

This is a 4" figure.Had to amputate his legs below the knees but otherwise a perfect fit.

[jeffylo]

Ty - Does that trans look like it can accept a servo motor? That’d give it more torque.


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[Ty@Tekin]

Originally Posted by jeffylo

Ty - Does that trans look like it can accept a servo motor? That’d give it more torque.


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I thought about that and I think it would be possible. I'm probably going to go with the RC4WD 1/24 Hammer since it's nice an compact.

[Ditchrat]

Not to take away from your project, but I think it deserves a better title.

Merica is a derogatory references to our nation, typically used by foreigners.

[durok]

Originally Posted by Ditchrat

Not to take away from your project, but I think it deserves a better title.

Merica is a derogatory references to our nation, typically used by foreigners.

You gotta be sh*tin' me - Oxford Dictionary:

US
humorous
America (used especially to emphasize qualities regarded as stereotypically American, such as materialism or fervent patriotism)
‘over here in 'Merica we do what we want’
‘in 'Murica, convenience rules’US

(cool trucks, BTW - sez this ex-USMC Infantryman)

[Ty@Tekin]

I guess it's only derogatory if you take it that way, I sure don't and I know many people that don't. It's meant more to be funny, not to offend anyone. I'm proud of my country and in no way intended to put it down.

So the steering is much better now and the B1R is a little champ. The stock motor is gutless, so I'm looking to swap it out for an XMods motor I found in my stuff. If that works better, then once the transmission explodes I'm going to try to swap in either an RC4WD 1/24 Hammer or gut an ECX crawler. I also painted up a bunch of resin stowage accessories I had from tanks and threw them in the bed for some pictures. Also gave it a quick black wash for a little detail. Still have more painting to do!

[Brake Weight]

Originally Posted by Ditchrat

Not to take away from your project, but I think it deserves a better title.

Merica is a derogatory references to our nation, typically used by foreigners.

Naw. It all started years ago around the peak of the Blue Collar Comedy thing. Lots of memes and such about it. Now it's a thing.

Something like this. #Merica.

[Brake Weight]

Originally Posted by Ty@Tekin

I guess it's only derogatory if you take it that way, I sure don't and I know many people that don't. It's meant more to be funny, not to offend anyone. I'm proud of my country and in no way intended to put it down.

So the steering is much better now and the B1R is a little champ. The stock motor is gutless, so I'm looking to swap it out for an XMods motor I found in my stuff. If that works better, then once the transmission explodes I'm going to try to swap in either an RC4WD 1/24 Hammer or gut an ECX crawler. I also painted up a bunch of resin stowage accessories I had from tanks and threw them in the bed for some pictures. Also gave it a quick black wash for a little detail. Still have more painting to do!

Hellz yeah. #MERICA!!!

[RCMFMaxxMan]

Great. I just ordered one from gearbest for $29.99 shipped! Hard to say no at that price. I look forward to seeing what everyone does to these.

P.S. The only time I've heard "merica" used in a derogatory tone by "foreigners" is the occasional mockery of Americans' usage of the word. Of course it is most commonly used by Americans as a statement of pride or maybe to poke fun at our over the top tendencies... and maybe our frivolous indulgence in cheap Chinese crap, too?

[Ty@Tekin]

Found a small 2S battery and it definitely helped wake it up. Torque is a little better and it should run a bit longer since it's a 900mAh pack. It's nice having better BEC voltage too, the servo is happier.

[Itali83]

So stupid question. What is this thing? Like what do I type in to search and buy it. Loving the build and look of it. Some good possibilities with it for sure. Thanks!

Ben

[Ty@Tekin]

Originally Posted by Itali83

So stupid question. What is this thing? Like what do I type in to search and buy it. Loving the build and look of it. Some good possibilities with it for sure. Thanks!

Ben

It's a WPL/Heng Long 1/16 Military truck. There's lots of listings on eBay now if you search "1/16 Military Truck".

[Itali83]

Thank you!

Ben

[CODYBOY]

Originally Posted by Itali83

Thank you!

Ben

Hey Ben, I got mine here, pretty good price.

https://www.gearbest.com/rc-cars/pp_836205.html?

[Ty@Tekin]

So the tan truck got painted tan again, but a better flat Desert Sand color and blacked out chassis, wheels, grill and bed liner. I also flipped the leaf mounts on the axles to lift it and it also allowed me to correct the pinion angles a bit. Nice scale lift compared to the grey truck!

[Ty@Tekin]

Grey Deuce got a driver and more paint work as well. Still on the hunt for a stronger motor.

[DukeMinnix]

Whats the chassis length and wheelbase? track width? Also, what do the tires measure out at?