New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hi,
an opponent for the new MN-45 Toyota Landcruiser, that is still noch available:



WPL C34 Toyota Landcruiser Kit

WPL C34 Toyota Landcruiser Kit Metal Edition

WPL C34 Toyota Landcruiser RTR


https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/atta...entid=11978527


https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/atta...entid=11978531

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/atta...entid=11978529



Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Wow very nice and good colors!

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Comparison Toyota Landcruiser WPL C34 vs. MN-45:

https://www.rockcrawler.de/wcf/attac...n-45vsc34-jpg/


Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Argh 😤 Bugger, it’s the MN45 body I want, that chopped body for the flat bed. Do either have interiors?

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

You can take the back/top off of the WPL body if you want to run it like a willy's Jeep (I think I spelled that right). The windshield also folds down too like a Jeep. The MN45 has awkward battery placement at the backity back of the bed so it has pretty crappy suspension handling. Plus the WPL shocks are far better with the bouncy problem. The C34 I think has 3 link suspension. Overall I recommend the C34 over the MN45. My favorite is still the C24 though. Oh, and yes they both have interiors.

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Hi,
new information about the WPL C34 Metal edition, pictures:


https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/atta...entid=12043567



https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/atta...entid=12043565


https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/atta...entid=12043563


https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/atta...entid=12043561


https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/atta...entid=12043559



Seems to be quite a good deal, pay 50 bucks extra (to the price of the WPL C34 Plastic Edition Kit) and get upgrade parts for about 100 bucks.

Since there are some special upgrades, which are not available yet, I used similar upgrades using this list of (nearly) all WPL, MN, JJRC upgrade parts available:

https://www.rockcrawler.de/thread/40...c-mz-fayee-mn/

You get metal axle housing, metal links, metal drive shafts, metal gears and wheel-holders, metal knuckles, wheel weights (who likes those? Those are extremely expensive - e.g. those - and I hated this type of wheel weights in my Orlandoos, they make the tires extremely hard), 370 gearmotor and a large plastic gear servo.
Tires seem to be new, anyway. Announced to be "very soft", curious, if those will be different to the tires coming with the plastic kit.



Very interesting:
New central transmission? Seems to be made out of plastic, but for 370 gearmotor direct bolt on, and with improved ground clearance:

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/atta...entid=12043557


And even more interesting, real metal universal joints:

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/atta...entid=12043555


The WPL Landcruisers are announced to arrive tomorrow, May 9th. We will see, waited about a months longer than announced for my MN-45 Toyota Landcruiser kit, which finally has been shipped the day before yesterday.


Walter

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The metal joints have been out but only available with the full upgrade kits. Someone from another WPL thread found some for sale individually on eBay. I have yet to buy a set for my C14, but I might soon

Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Wheel...C/254143479929

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hello!

Take care - those seem not to be the "universal joints", those seem to be those joints type "Kardan joints".

This is a faulty construction. I bought a set from Banggood. It does not work, cannot work - see here (see only pics - it is in German):

https://www.rockcrawler.de/thread/40...37#post1162537

I bought this set from Banggood and wrote a complaint because it cannot work. Banggood refunded 80% of the price.
But of course they do not publish my review ;) - those kind of "Kardan-joint-steerings" do not have any review yet - this says a lot. It cannot work!


Compare:
"Faulty type":

https://www.rockcrawler.de/wcf/attac...-kardan-1-jpg/


"New type" (in C34): Not full Kardan.

https://static.rcgroups.net/forums/a...Metal-Ed-7.JPG

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Looks like the hex is separated from the joint and the axle flat spot isn't filed down all the way. Is that right? It doesn't look too hard to fix, You could super glue the hex and file down the axle. I see what you mean with the new joints. They seem to be one piece as the ones you have, the yolk is separated from the hex.

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hi,
no - you did not read the forum link ;)
Try again - at least take a look at the pictures:
https://www.rockcrawler.de/thread/40...37#post1162537

It is too wide - it does not fit on WPL axles.

Anyway, those are two different kind of "universal links".
Those you can buy are a hex part and a two-part Kardan joint - I bought those. Those are a faulty construction, do not work cannot work…

The universal joints of the C34 are totally different type - it is one peace.

Check the pictures again.

I DO have the type you can buy, and Banggood even refunded - do not know, why this type still is offered everywhere.

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

This is not a problem. There is still a piece of metal you can lift and then the spot (in Center) is flat.
No problem - and easy to make custom shafts (I did already for MN-90 because its axle is wider).

Problem: Knuckles cannot be clipped onto C-hub anymore… because the "universal joint" (with Kardan) is too wide.

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Well,
seems some customers are preferred and get their goods earlier than "normal people" ;)

Cause there have shown up quite a couple of Youtube videos in the past days about the WPL Landcruiser:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PA9...&index=26&t=0s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M35a...&index=31&t=0s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz8H...&index=32&t=0s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD7c...&index=33&t=0s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQFt...&index=34&t=0s



And also a Mini-Review, very detailed, on RCGroups:

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...Crawler-review

Curious, when we "normal people" will get our kits, and much more curious for the reviews of "normal people", because always little cautious with those "sponsored reviews".
However, the review of James Chen is very interesting and seems to be unbiased.

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

I wouldn´t hold my breath over that model....for what it costs its still a toy. :roll:

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Does anyone know if the C34K plastic version come with those steering joints???

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

.. and your big-bucks 1/10 isn’t? :roll:

C’mon, get real. We’ve already established you hate those little cars. That they’re ‘beneath yo’, so to say. Shame that many people like them, hrm?

Just accept that these little cars have great bodies, and hardware that invites loverly tinkering.

Not every big-boys toy has to be a $1000.- + piece of hardware to be fun.

I’m getting kinda sick and tired of the attitude of sòme people here, overtly showing their disdain for these little cars. Yes. It’s a toy. Like every RC is a toy. But these toys are seriously affordable, even with all upgrades, and not everybody has the funds to buy big-bucks RC4wd and Vanquish stuff.

‘Nuff said”

Bye now!

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Probably not. I gather it will be the exact same as the other WPL kits. They work fine, though. They’re not the weakest part of the WPL’s by far. That would be the pinions in the pumpkins. They strip as soon as one puts more than the stock 6v through the 180 kit motor.

(It seems that newer releases already come with brass innards for the pumpkins.)

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Lately they have been coming with brass pinion and plastic ring gears. So it will last a couple of weeks of fun.

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hi,

now there is also a RTR version available:

WPL C34 RTR


Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Unboxing video - comparison with MN-45 kit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzNGtNku_jE

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hi,
15% off coupon:
BG10735
20 off coupon:
BG20C34

WPL C34KM US$ 78.40 or 83.30

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Faster motor for WPL C34KM:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzu0...ature=youtu.be

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hey guys,
the fantastic universal shafts (Klick) with top steering angle and the flat central transmission (Klick) with motor and driveshafts are available as spare parts now!

Probably will have to equip all my models with those fantastic universal shafts…

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

I definitely want to grab some for my C24 as well

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hi guys,
I found the perfect upgrade servo for the WPL C34, exact same dimensions, digital, full metal gear, same servo arm, nearly twice as strong:

JX PDI-2506MG Metal Gear Digital Servo


Please watch my test video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0yl...ature=youtu.be



https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/atta...entid=12251765


Full metal gear:

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...entid=12251747


JX-PDI-2506MG left, stock WPL C34 servo right:

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/atta...entid=12251751


Stock C34 servo arm left, one of the JX PDI-2506MG servo arms right

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...entid=12251767






Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hi,
how to upgrade shocks of C34 with WLToys oil-filled metal shocks:


https://youtu.be/2Vq9kcvkuXk

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Highly recommended as upgrade for WPL-style trucks (with metal steering knuckles):
Universal Joints


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuZ-...ature=youtu.be



Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Highly recommended metal upgrade available now.
I did already break the Plastik link base of the WPL C34KM. They should already have equipped the KM version with metal link bases, not with plastic ones.

Here you go:


WPL C34 Metal Traction Link Base


https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...entid=12294229

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hi,
metal gearbox housing (complete gearbox with motor) available now in Black or Silver:

WPL C34 (C14, C24, MN 90, MN 91) Reversal Gearbox all Metal

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...entid=12340719

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hi,
there is another version of the metal (cased) gearbox now, including driveshafts and with different motor (seems to be the "stock C34KM motor"):

WPL C14 C24 C34 MN 90 91 Reversal Gear Box

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...entid=12350841

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Meanwhile the price of the WPL C34KM Metal Version Kit has fallen again.

If you have 1600 Points and use them, you get it for 57 €, with a 10% coupon for 65...

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...entid=12378503

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Cheaper every day:

Flashdeal: WPL C34KM Metal Edition US$ 62.99


https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...entid=12388671

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

New releases:

C34 Gearboxcover metal silver

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...entid=12409879


Universal Joint Shafts for steering silver or black


https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...entid=12409877


Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hi,
I couldn't withstand... BG lowered the price WPL C34KM 70 bucks - but without flash or promo, so you can use points and coupons.

I ordered a second WPL C34KM now for unbelievable US$ 56 incl. shipping:


https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...entid=12480915

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Electronics installation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS-K7jPglmY

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hi,
for those, who bought the cheap WPL metal axle housings:
There is a full set for finishing those available now, for a good price, incl. universal joints, metal gears, shafts, bearings, and knuckle bushings (!), ... everything:

RBR/C OP Metal Upgrade parts for 1/16 truck

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hi,
the WPL winch ... well, good and bad. Quite strong, but comes with wrong screws and no possibility to mount it on the car:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-tLWmHRfHY

Walter

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Brother arrived:



https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...entid=12848169

WPL C44KM Metal Edition Unassembled Kit

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WPL C44KM compared to WPL C34KM:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5x_yMIzPOo&t=528s



Foam inlays for C34KM and C44KM tires:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZFvxhtkpIc&t=16s

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Hi,
finally my C34KM is finished:




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9KRTaAmyMk


https://static.rcgroups.net/forums/a...c34-solo-2.jpg

Re: New Toyota Landcruiser Kit WPL C34
 

Nice thread. Here is another new model. https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm...d=609372124251