Rckcrwlr's RC4WD Gelande 2 w/Cruiser Body Kit

[Rckcrwlr]

As the new year begins, so does the fun and innovation of RC4WD.

After 2 years in the making, it's time to introduce:



I came home to this on my porch



Peeling the address label off revealed something very interesting...What's a Cruiser Body Kit?



As I started opening the box, ideas of what innovative new product RC4WD was going to be starting 2015 out with, were racing through my mind....and then





I was so nervous to cut the factory seal...felt like I was cutting the tag off the mattress...(BTW, don't do that)



Upon opening the box it reviewed some new decals...who doesn't love stickers



The instruction book...and I say book, is amazing...



Detailed images with hardware needs listed.



The box is packed so incredibly well, everything has it's place and is secure.

First was some Body parts...check out the details

[Rckcrwlr]

As with any build, you have to start by organizing the hardware. RC4WD does a great job of individually packaging and labeling all the parts.



This is a Gelande 2 chassis with some small modifications. I am not going to bore you with the step by step build but will show you the differences between the D90 and the Cruiser Kits.

Make sure you thread lock all the screws going into metal and also grease those axles, tranny and tcase gears.



First thing I noticed is the new body mounts. note that they are body clipped, not screws...





Another difference is the very cool front bumper. It includes hooks also.



The rear bumper has the lights built in.

[Rckcrwlr]

Introducing:

"THE CRUISER"

The details are amazing. Can't wait to lay down some paint.

What color do you think???

[crawlinghulls]

That body is swwweeeeeet

[Oldskoolcj]

Liking the new hardbody, opens new doors to the custom builder! The rest stays the same though...

[b8point6]

Royal Blue. Someone down the street from me buys these 1:1 and restores them. he did the last one in Royal blue and it looked amazing.

[scale4x4]

Awesome! I wonder how these bodies compare in size to the old proline fj's?

[Alpha Male]

RC4WD is showing their brilliance with this kit. Basically the same chassis they have been selling but with just enough new parts and that incredible body, so now I have to buy yet another whole new Gelande II kit.

Love it!

[johnnyluv]

Olive Green looks pretty knarly.

[BigSki]

2 years in the making? I'm so glad that they kept this under wraps. This really is a significant step towards being the "premiere" scale design company. I hope this signifies their commitment towards setting the standard for the rest of the industry to follow. This body kit looks nothing short of incredible. I can't wait to get my paws on a body kit.

Color choice? Capri blue, hands down.

[northkona]

This is gonna look killer on some nice scale 1.9's , great job RC4WD , an awesome platform. (but sorry in advance , mine will have Axial running gear )

[Rckcrwlr]

Originally Posted by BigSki

2 years in the making? I'm so glad that they kept this under wraps. This really is a significant step towards being the "premiere" scale design company. I hope this signifies their commitment towards setting the standard for the rest of the industry to follow. This body kit looks nothing short of incredible. I can't wait to get my paws on a body kit.

Color choice? Capri blue, hands down.

Just wait...this is only the beginning... Trust me

Start saving your pennies.

[tedo]

This may be my next purchase.

[danbillyboo]

Nice Scale !! Great job RC4WD !!


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[northernerbill]

Any clues on color yet John?

[lappdogg]

dang it!!! had to work today!!! I will get my on tonight...had started mine this morning and got called in to work....

[philgoods9]

Hey John!
When you talked about olive... It was for eating or painting!

Keep your nice work!

[Rckcrwlr]

Finally got time to work on the body...

There are a couple mold lines that you need to pay attention to...on the back corners of the tub and on the front fenders (I didn't notice the ones on the back corners of the top until I painted it...so check those too)

Using some fine sandpaper, work the lines out...





I use Tamiya's FINE Primer to cover the body. I first lightly scuffed the body. The finish is so good that you could get away with not painting it if you wanted that color.





Was having a problem with the rear light lenses when it came to color. Some of the limited pictures of this bumper on the web made both of them look red. Then I found this picture that helped with my decision.





It was time to start laying down some Yellow...



I let it cure overnight, hit it with a 5000 sand paper and then shot it for the final coat. Now it will cure for several days.

[northernerbill]

Good call on them points John, I missed the rear seams too!!

Paint work looks clean as a whistle

[philgoods9]

Taxi Cab?

Good job John The paint look slick and smooth!