FMS/Rochobby 1/12 Jeep 1941

[RødeDK]

https://youtu.be/lcI1eDY1bKY

Just watch this video, anyone who has heard or seen more ??
I should definitely have it, already have 1/6

[MrAwesome987]

It is April 1st... could be a joke.

[RødeDK]

**** I had forgotten .... Hope not

[RødeDK]

[RødeDK]

[RødeDK]

Looks like it was not an April Fool's joke, so I'm ready to hit buy c")

[donaldsneffe]

Hi,
some more info and pics from FMS FB page:

- 2-speed (4 km/h, 8 km/h, switchable by remote)
- independently switchable lights
- leafsprings

Looking forward to again having to spend some money ;)







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgFWtv65wqA

Walter

[RødeDK]

It looks good .... And cool enough it will be 2 speed.
Just need it!

[RødeDK]

[RødeDK]

Just waiting for it to go on sale c")

[RødeDK]

In relation to the answer here, it looks like FMS already has a trailer ready for the new 1/12 as well.

[RødeDK]

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.p...uct_id=1336364

[donaldsneffe]

Wow, rather expensive on BG:

FMS 1941 Willys MB 1/12



But since Asiatees is for sure with super expensive customs for us here in my country (because of Lipo and shipping options), with some BG points probably cheaper for me; do not trust Aliexpress, so will preorder on Banggood.

Walter

[RødeDK]

SWEET !!!!
I have placed an order on mine, luckily had a lot of points c")

[donaldsneffe]

Hi,
there is a new 2 battery version listed now on Banggood. Same price as the 1 Lipo version was before (when I had ordered ), but more expensive shipping (to EU).

Only small 380 mAh 2s Lipo, as in the Patriot, not 600 mAh as in the 1/18 Hobby Plus CR-18, Katana, Atlas:



Same "Losi-style" plugs as in the others, so probably same 2-in-1 RX/ESC unit as in the other Hobby Plus trucks, probably loud ;)

And the 1 Lipo version is 5 bucks cheaper now - so I paid 5 bucks more for preordering too much ;) .... oh Banggood....

Also have used nearly all my points, luckily I had a ton.


Willys 1941 Jeep 1/12 with 2 Lipos
Willys 1941 Jeep 1/12 with 1 Lipo







Walter

[RødeDK]

Walter we are in the same boat, I have also seen it has become cheaper already. Hope there will be loose batteries for sale

[donaldsneffe]

Hi,
hood for the 1/12 Willys








Finally mine arrived yesterday after staying much too long (over the weekend) in Belgium...

I LOVE it.
It is absolutely awesome.
Controller quite complicated with a lot of functions (light, different modes).
Real (plastic) beadlock wheels, ... "blinker" (red) can be switched off by radio.
Top climbing abilities!

All in all: Only negative I found is the poor steering radius. (and maybe the price).

First look video (still uploading):

https://youtu.be/jwy8r7acuvc

Absolutely love it so far

Walter

[tuxstang]

Nice unboxing video

I don't think there's more to be expected about steering ... the chassis is more scale, so wider with leaf springs, there shouldn't be much room for the wheels to steer ... which is good as the 1:1 doesn't have a great steering angle either.

[RødeDK]

Today I received my jeep

[RødeDK]

Steering angle is somewhat small but I think it just make it more fun to get it around.
Unfortunately I have just been told my ordered driver have been postponed again :-(