n00b's Austin Gipsy RC4WD Gelände II

[pardonmyn00b]

I got a box in the mail yesterday. In that box was a box. And in that box was another box.


What a box! This is the new Gelande II model of box. It's made by RC4WD and looks pretty awesome. It has plastic wrap around it to keep it fresh and free from scratches. The theme of this particular box is silver truck. The truck says DEFENDER on it. That must be the driver's name? In addition to pictures of silver trucks, the box has a compass and words. A lot of words! This box reminds me of the Trail Finder 2 box in both quality and features. I don't want to speak too soon, but I think this could be the box of the year. Move over Twin Hammers box, there's a new sheriff in town and its name is Gelande II.

I'm a pretty serious box collector so I like to keep mine in showroom condition, but this box was just begging to be opened. I got my knife and cut the factory seal and this is what I saw inside...

A book and pieces of something. What on earth is this thing?

I thought to myself, "You've gone this far n00b, let's keep going." I agreed with myself and pulled the first layer of foam and pieces out.

MORE PIECES?!

By now I'm getting a little nervous, will this box ever end?

It does not. More pieces.

I cleared the parts and pieces out and saw another box staring at me. What a relief. But darn it if I didn't get curious again and I tore it open.

Plastic truck thing? I guess you are supposed to build it or something? Weird. Ok, I'll give it a try.

Then I stopped the box antics and got down to business. I grabbed all the drivetrain parts and gave them a close inspection. Hammer transfer case, R3 single speed transmission, Cast Yota II axles. Beautiful.


I removed the third member on the axles to check for grease. They had some from the factory, but I wanted to add some more. I did the same for the transfer case and transmission.








The transmission and transfer case have some pretty gnarly hardened gears in them. They should hold up quite nicely.


Pre-mounted 1.9 Dirt Grabbers on steel wheels. Saves time and energy.


The all new chassis.


Machined aluminum bumpers.


Labeled bags of hardware ready to go. Gotta love that!



I tried something different for the chassis and drivetrain build. Have a look, it won't take much time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQw2WoNTs3Q

Stay tuned for the body!

[rcjeepbuilder]

this version is way better than the first for sure! Crazy for that price it comes with self installing parts, can you say bargain!!

[imthatguy]

Nice box.

[Die-Laughing]

Rough idea of your plans? Got any big ideas?

[Postclanker]

Think outside the box



Sorry, couldn't help myself....looking forward to seeing this crawl

[finishline]

Sub'ed both here and You Tube

[vipxj]

I like the Twin Hammers box better, I got one. I haven't got one of these yet. But my hobbyshops getting one in, so I may end up with one of these boxes too

[Rckcrwlr]

Like the video....very cool angle

[pardonmyn00b]

Originally Posted by rcjeepbuilder

this version is way better than the first for sure! Crazy for that price it comes with self installing parts, can you say bargain!!

Yep, every kit builds itself.*




*Not every kit builds itself.

Originally Posted by imthatguy

Nice box.

Thanks!!@!!

Originally Posted by Die-Laughing

Rough idea of your plans? Got any big ideas?

Plans have been planned.

Originally Posted by Postclanker

Think outside the box



Sorry, couldn't help myself....looking forward to seeing this crawl

It's not really a cwalrer, but I'll see if it can do said task.

Originally Posted by finishline

Sub'ed both here and You Tube

Thanks!

Originally Posted by vipxj

I like the Twin Hammers box better, I got one. I haven't got one of these yet. But my hobbyshops getting one in, so I may end up with one of these boxes too

This is a good box. The TH box was cool at first, but it got old and I had to sell it.

Originally Posted by Rckcrwlr

Like the video....very cool angle

Thanks!


Sorry for the lack of updates, but this should explain what I've been up to. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbNCKG-Ky3Y


Everything's as it should be, I just filled in the windows. Why? Because I don't like painting the window trim.


The main color is Krylon Navy Blue. I Plasti Dipped the roof and trim pieces. The stripes come with the body kit.

[z71baja]

Originally Posted by pardonmyn00b

Sorry for the lack of updates, but this should explain what I've been up to. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbNCKG-Ky3Y

If you we're a chic you would be the biggest tease ever!!

Even your teaser vids are creative.

[mitchr97]

I've like that color. The silver that rc4wd has looks cheap

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[wh33li3]

Hi the truck looks great with the back windows closed! I had a little question though. How does the body mount onto the chassis? Is it four screws 2 on each side?

[pardonmyn00b]

Originally Posted by z71baja

If you we're a chic you would be the biggest tease ever!!

Even your teaser vids are creative.

Originally Posted by FORDROX97

I've like that color. The silver that rc4wd has looks cheap

sent from my crappy phone using tapatalk 2

Not sure how a color can look cheap, but thanks for liking my color.

Originally Posted by wh33li3

Hi the truck looks great with the back windows closed! I had a little question though. How does the body mount onto the chassis? Is it four screws 2 on each side?

The body mounts with the 2 bolts on each side.






Instead of eating on my lunch break I took the Gelande out for a test drive. Fun was had by all. I'm used to top heavy scale trucks so I don't expect much, but the truck did pretty well and surprised me a few times. The tires grabbed dirt and kept it moving in a forward direction. I also enjoyed the approach and departure angles. In conclusion, this is a nice truck. It looks good with dirt on it.

[Dready]

Someone's stole your Leadhamp!!

[Rckcrwlr]

Noob...that looks awesome with the panels...

[pardonmyn00b]

Originally Posted by Dready

Someone's stole your Leadhamp!!

I was in a rush and thought I could build the body without instructions. I failed.

Originally Posted by Rckcrwlr

Noob...that looks awesome with the panels...

Thanks!

[z71baja]

Nice to see this isn't a ***** rig....cool mud pics

[88RRC]

Awesome job n00b, that's a pretty sweet Rover, loving the blue and the solid sides!!! Do my eyes deceive me or is that a V2 ARB bumper on the upgrade side of that awesome box? Better be, RC3wd really dropped the ball on the old one.
Ben

[rcjeepbuilder]

bravo!!

[1BadJeepBruiser]

This thing looks great man, nice and simple. I wish I had the funds for one right now. Class 2 rig soaked up all my moneys