Model: (Click to see more) 99999: Misc.
Status: Project
Date: 25-Aug-2008
Comments: 20
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Another project to keep me busy. I bought this toy rc car from my local toyshop. Its made in China by 'rastar'. Very true to 1/10 scale and detail. Car width 183mm,wheelbase 287mm. Features hard plastic shell with opening doors,bonnet rear boot,front doors. Also comes with a nice interior sets,engine bay and clear windows. Paintwork and fit/finish in some areas are a bit out of place but overall it has a lot of potential. It will probably sit on my touareg chassis in the near future. I really hope i can do something to this car.

1 1 v8 powerplant! Nice! 1 1 1 cup holders are present! 1 doors won't shut properly 1 with opening and folding mechanism 1 Thick chassis keeps all the electronics inside 1 Realistic working headlamps

Comments

Mud-Plugger

25-Aug-2008

....the doors don't shut properly on the real thing!!!

dr.roberts

25-Aug-2008

Yup, i slammed the doors a few times and its still the same

_miga_

25-Aug-2008

very nice find - will fit great on XC's or HighLifts - looking forward to the finished project

jeffy

25-Aug-2008

Been looking at this car myself for exactly the same reason to go on my touareg so i'll let you do the hard work first then can pick your brains hahaha

Lemming

25-Aug-2008

Just sent one of these back to the seller. Body faults (in manufacturing), door colours different from body, crushed in transit and runs like a dog. If the body had been better I would have looked to use it rather than sending it back... Good luck and will keep watching

dr.roberts

25-Aug-2008

@lemming, the doors are definitely a let down. I really have doubts on this car before i purchase but i rather 'have it and figure it out later'. It could be a success or failure. Its worth a shot! Thanks for the encouragement.

dr.roberts

25-Aug-2008

@jeffy, err.. thanks. I'm very surprised you would want to pick my brains.. wow!! i must be smart and inspire you! hahaha

Volksrod

25-Aug-2008

I got one of these cheap last year, came without box or handset so the manager let me have it for £12. Its a very well detailed body, only one door is flared out at the top but easily put into shape. Beware when stripping it down, LOTS of seperate pieces! Mine is sat on a Touareg chassis too, looks good.

spongebob0374

25-Aug-2008

That would definately be one of the most detailed RC body interiors I've ever seen.

TIXX74

25-Aug-2008

For realism police you should fit it on Hummer chassis, cause real land rover has 4 indipendent suspensions!
I don't understand why nobody has fitted this body on hummer chassis, all are mounted on xc chassis.. it's no realistic !
Maybe my hummer will be the first when i'll get a land rover LR3 shell (New bright version..Rastar i have sold cause it's too like a suv)

jeffy

25-Aug-2008

tixx74 has something there and im sure police is please. Yes Doc Roberts i'll pick your brains let you make the mistakes then i can learn from them hahahaha. Will watch with interest

dr.roberts

25-Aug-2008

@jeffy, i make a lot of mistakes, i'm only human. Hahaha.. thanks for watching. Don't forget to post your LR3 too..

dr.roberts

25-Aug-2008

@TIXX74, good point. the hummer chassis is 205mm wide and has a 280mm wheelbase. It will be too wide and short for shell. XCs are narrower and rear axles are much easier to re-adjust to get a correct wheelbase. Another point is, if you compare XC and hummer chassis visually, the XC looks more real to a vehicle. Hummer is chassis is a manta ray buggy based. IMHO.

8316dart

25-Aug-2008

I tried one on a TA-02 chassis.....need to lock the diffs.....but it looked well before the 'accident'!
[Click here]

dr.roberts

25-Aug-2008

@8316dart, thank you for sharing. thats a great idea to combine the original chassis with the TA01. Its only rear wheel drive in the pics if im not wrong.

8316dart

25-Aug-2008

Made up a shaft (just bent wire) to utilise the 4 wheel drive...

def4x4

25-Aug-2008

Great landrover,love the red color and i like the compleet interior. a lot of details makes this car so real. if you use this chassis, then woudnt al the electronics be save, if you ride trough the mud or something.

dr.roberts

26-Aug-2008

Thanks for your suggestions and comments. I'm still sticking with the XC chassis combo.

fritzy

10-Jul-2009

Great to see these are ok. I'm looking for one to turn into a scale trail runner. I'll keep tabs on what you good folk are up to with yours.

24-Jan-2022

Is there anyone on this thread have one for sale...I live in the usa and will pay a premium... price for this model...thanks


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