Cross-RC XC6

[Alpha Male]

I built this kit about 6 weeks ago. Originally it had a two-tone civilian paint job and a full bed with sides and a tailgate, but it looked too much like a pretty dump truck, so I decided to go with a sand color and a flatbed instead. Now it is a hauler for my Tamiya Humvee.

The kit was fairly time consuming, but not too hard to build. The quality is similar to Tamiya. However, I had issues with the rear differential popping the first time I took it up a hill. The axles came pre-assembled so all I had done was grease the gears, but long story short I couldn't figure out what was wrong and shims didn't help, so I swapped the two rear axles for SCX10 axles that I robbed from another truck. I kept the front axle stock and it runs well now.

The stock shocks and springs were not up to the task of hauling such a heavy truck anyway, but with the Axial shocks limited internally it does well - just not a lot of articulation.

 

[Szczerba]

Pretty cool rig. Looks like the rear axial axles are perfect width match. What's the wheel base?

 

[Alpha Male]

I switched the rectangular stock hatch on the cab for one made for the Tamiya Humvee and used the thread method to saw it open. With modified McFarlane soldiers and a few details it looks like it matches its cargo. I know their is no U.S. truck that actually looks like this, but life is short. :mrgreen:

I have two bodies for the Humvee; one with a closed roof hatch (for transit) and one open with a 50 cal. gunner attached.

 

[Alpha Male]

Pretty cool rig. Looks like the rear axial axles are perfect width match. What's the wheel base?

Thanks! From the center of the front wheel to the center of the rear wheel is exactly 17 inches.

 

[Alpha Male]

I think that I may add a servo under the guy in the hatch of the XC6 so he can rotate using the third channel on my transmitter. I think I can get away with 2.2 Flat Irons on some Militant wheels from RC4WD without looking too outrageous.

I only have a partial interior now, so I may try to detail it a bit more and "roll down" the driver's window. Ultimately, I'd like to have a moving steering wheel in the cab, but trying to get the stiff plastic soldier to appear as though he is turning the truck will be a challenge.

 

[Alpha Male]

Dang it! I just noticed from the pictures that I broke a section of the Humvee grill yesterday. :x That'll be fun to repair.

 

[Alpha Male]

You Tube will probably take out the music, but for now...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue5J30jSei0

 

[Ohioskills]

im wondering what people are thinking when they drive by looking at a 40 year old man playing with ARMY Trucks and G.I. Joes

LOL

pretty cool need a 4th of July fire fight vid

 

[Alpha Male]

im wondering what people are thinking when they drive by looking at a 40 year old man playing with ARMY Trucks and G.I. Joes

LOL

I got a few honks, but I prefer to think that they either wanted to play too or find me attractive. :mrgreen:

 

[Wade]

I got a few honks, but I prefer to think that they either wanted to play too or find me attractive. :mrgreen:

lol. Looks great. what figures are those? I love military themed builds. Oops never mind I re-read and see they are the Mcfarlane's

Cheers,
Wade

 

[Alpha Male]

Fmtv

It appears that the U.S. Army does use a truck similar to the XC6, the FMTV truck. Not the same, but close enough for government work!

 

[trailhunter]

the us variant looks much better, something about that square box cabin.