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CrawlnSlow · 12-05-2005, 11:00 PM

Just picked up this little thing. Jesus I hope it sits right. As soon as its in my hands its being torn down and then the fun begins. I'm thinking waterproof esc, tlt axles, swamp dawgs, I don't know what else. Anyone have any Q's comments or rips?

Norwegian Legion · 12-05-2005, 11:43 PM

Not a bad find my man. Without seeing it firsthand I cant give you any good advice. DO have fun converting it into a crawler and DO spot us a few pics of your little project...that thing is pretty cool

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microgoat · 12-07-2005, 12:18 PM

I'll bet Rizzo jumps all over that one.

Nice find. Those are hardbodies so it'll be a little heavy, but for a scale rig it should be just the ticket. They have great detail and you'll be the only one on your block with one (likely the only one in the whole state).

PICS! WE WANT PICS!

But it's coming from the UK so we're gonna have to wait....

Got Rocks? · 12-07-2005, 12:53 PM

more here http://s8.invisionfree.com/Scale_4x4...showtopic=2446

CrawlnSlow · 12-07-2005, 01:24 PM

I'm thinking steel exo cage with bruiser style frame. I also wanted to attempt putting the tranny and motor in the engine bay. Anyone have any ideas on what I could use for a t-case?

ILoveRCRockCrawlin · 12-07-2005, 01:52 PM

so is it going to be a crawler or more of a trail rig? especially with the exo cage it might be to heavy to do serious crawling but you never know.

firstumustcrawl · 12-07-2005, 02:06 PM

making your own transfer case probably wouldnt be all to hard if you have a drill press and some time and some good planning you should be good cant wait to see it done haha

CrawlnSlow · 12-07-2005, 02:27 PM

This is mostly a trail rig but I really do want it to be able to crawl a little. Nothing crazy but respectable. I'm actually searching for a new drill press. My shop got robbed. What a burgalar would want with a drill press I don't know, but then again the hamburgalar made a living out of stealing hamburgers. I have a bunch of old XC and clod gears lying around so I might aswell give it a try. I also have some old losi and stealth trans. They're pretty small once the motor mount is taken off.
Terry

CrawlnSlow · 12-27-2005, 08:09 PM

Got the rover todaay. Great christmas present. Its too late to start any real work on it. I think I'm going to stick with the swamp dawgs. I was also considering XC wheels but whats the fun in a truck that can't make it over a pebble. Here's a basic layout.

Mad Scientist · 12-27-2005, 08:43 PM

That'll make a great scale trail rig, I like the idea of a Bruiser style chassis. The Swampers fit the look nicely. Are you going to re-paint it? It would look killer in a matte-finish olive drab

FrankyRizzo · 12-27-2005, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by microgoat

I'll bet Rizzo jumps all over that one.

F'n Ay! I want one. If you find another link or want to part wit it let me know. What was shipping to the US?

CrawlnSlow · 12-27-2005, 08:51 PM

I'm going to try a bruiser style chassis with a losi trans under the hood and a second one for a transfer case in the center. I definately want a winch and some "Warn look" bumpers. I was thinking matte olive or tan. I've spent the last half hour staring at it and I think I'm going to trim up the fenders a little for clearance. I love getting a new project going!

CrawlnSlow · 12-27-2005, 08:53 PM

It was 40 bucks shipping. A little harsh but man I love this body. Wound up being 100 US total. I just love the look of rovers.

thaclodking · 12-27-2005, 09:23 PM

I am drooling all over my keyboard. Rovers are sweet rigs.

FrankyRizzo · 12-27-2005, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaclodking

Rovers are sweet rigs.

Yes they are. I am looking into buying my second 1:1 rig.

thaclodking · 12-28-2005, 12:59 AM

I've tried to pick up a 1:1 here, but they are either too far gone or way overpriced. I would love a decent series II. Actually any early Rover would be great. As long as you can deal with Lucas (aka Lucifer) you can't really kill one.

MadMax · 12-28-2005, 03:45 AM

FAO FrankyRizzo.
The guy that sells the landy has a shop in Germany.
http://www.rcpower.de/internet/shop.htm
(CLICK ON RC Cars & MORE)
the landy is 8th from the bottom.

And mine on an extended XC chasis.
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_m...=40158&id=2593
Roof rack,ladders etc all scratch built.

Steve.

FrankyRizzo · 12-28-2005, 07:37 AM

Why is it when you go to a German page you feel like you are being yelled at?

I saw the Landy and I saw "sorry ausverkauft." besides it. I guess I will keep trying.

CrawlnSlow · 12-28-2005, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

And mine on an extended XC chasis.
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_m...=40158&id=2593
Roof rack,ladders etc all scratch built.

Steve.

That looks awesome! What did you make the snorkel and the roof rack out of?!

MadMax · 12-28-2005, 10:31 AM

Thx CrawlnSlow
Roof rack is box brass tube and the snorkle is white plasic tube and milliput to get the shape on the side wing.
The Toolbox and jerry can are plati-card.

this pic shows roof rack and ladder.
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserima...05153056_1.jpg

Steve.

12-05-2005, 11:00 PM	#1
CrawlnSlow Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 355	Land rover crawler?! Just picked up this little thing. Jesus I hope it sits right. As soon as its in my hands its being torn down and then the fun begins. I'm thinking waterproof esc, tlt axles, swamp dawgs, I don't know what else. Anyone have any Q's comments or rips?

12-05-2005, 11:43 PM	#2
Norwegian Legion Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryville Posts: 44	No rips here. Not a bad find my man. Without seeing it firsthand I cant give you any good advice. DO have fun converting it into a crawler and DO spot us a few pics of your little project...that thing is pretty cool .

12-27-2005, 08:53 PM	#13
CrawlnSlow Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 355	It was 40 bucks shipping. A little harsh but man I love this body. Wound up being 100 US total. I just love the look of rovers. Last edited by CrawlnSlow; 12-27-2005 at 09:16 PM.

12-07-2005, 12:18 PM	#3
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	I'll bet Rizzo jumps all over that one. Nice find. Those are hardbodies so it'll be a little heavy, but for a scale rig it should be just the ticket. They have great detail and you'll be the only one on your block with one (likely the only one in the whole state). PICS! WE WANT PICS! But it's coming from the UK so we're gonna have to wait....

12-07-2005, 12:53 PM	#4
Got Rocks? RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Provo Posts: 1,868	more here http://s8.invisionfree.com/Scale_4x4...showtopic=2446

12-07-2005, 01:24 PM	#5
CrawlnSlow Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 355	I'm thinking steel exo cage with bruiser style frame. I also wanted to attempt putting the tranny and motor in the engine bay. Anyone have any ideas on what I could use for a t-case?

12-07-2005, 01:52 PM	#6
ILoveRCRockCrawlin RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 1,980	so is it going to be a crawler or more of a trail rig? especially with the exo cage it might be to heavy to do serious crawling but you never know.

12-07-2005, 02:06 PM	#7
firstumustcrawl Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Island NY. Posts: 397	making your own transfer case probably wouldnt be all to hard if you have a drill press and some time and some good planning you should be good cant wait to see it done haha

12-07-2005, 02:27 PM	#8
CrawlnSlow Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 355	This is mostly a trail rig but I really do want it to be able to crawl a little. Nothing crazy but respectable. I'm actually searching for a new drill press. My shop got robbed. What a burgalar would want with a drill press I don't know, but then again the hamburgalar made a living out of stealing hamburgers. I have a bunch of old XC and clod gears lying around so I might aswell give it a try. I also have some old losi and stealth trans. They're pretty small once the motor mount is taken off. Terry

12-27-2005, 08:09 PM	#9
CrawlnSlow Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 355	Got the rover todaay. Great christmas present. Its too late to start any real work on it. I think I'm going to stick with the swamp dawgs. I was also considering XC wheels but whats the fun in a truck that can't make it over a pebble. Here's a basic layout.

12-27-2005, 08:43 PM	#10
Mad Scientist RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saginaw Posts: 1,721	That'll make a great scale trail rig, I like the idea of a Bruiser style chassis. The Swampers fit the look nicely. Are you going to re-paint it? It would look killer in a matte-finish olive drab

12-27-2005, 08:51 PM	#12
CrawlnSlow Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 355	I'm going to try a bruiser style chassis with a losi trans under the hood and a second one for a transfer case in the center. I definately want a winch and some "Warn look" bumpers. I was thinking matte olive or tan. I've spent the last half hour staring at it and I think I'm going to trim up the fenders a little for clearance. I love getting a new project going!

12-27-2005, 09:23 PM	#14
thaclodking Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: a place of settlement, activity, or residence. Posts: 842	I am drooling all over my keyboard. Rovers are sweet rigs.

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12-28-2005, 12:59 AM	#16
thaclodking Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: a place of settlement, activity, or residence. Posts: 842	I've tried to pick up a 1:1 here, but they are either too far gone or way overpriced. I would love a decent series II. Actually any early Rover would be great. As long as you can deal with Lucas (aka Lucifer) you can't really kill one.

12-28-2005, 03:45 AM	#17
MadMax Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 147	FAO FrankyRizzo. The guy that sells the landy has a shop in Germany. http://www.rcpower.de/internet/shop.htm (CLICK ON RC Cars & MORE) the landy is 8th from the bottom. And mine on an extended XC chasis. http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_m...=40158&id=2593 Roof rack,ladders etc all scratch built. Steve.

12-28-2005, 07:37 AM	#18
FrankyRizzo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 7,172	Why is it when you go to a German page you feel like you are being yelled at? I saw the Landy and I saw "sorry ausverkauft." besides it. I guess I will keep trying.

12-28-2005, 10:31 AM	#20
MadMax Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 147	Thx CrawlnSlow Roof rack is box brass tube and the snorkle is white plasic tube and milliput to get the shape on the side wing. The Toolbox and jerry can are plati-card. this pic shows roof rack and ladder. http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserima...05153056_1.jpg Steve.

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