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Old 12-16-2011, 12:01 PM
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Recently I have been working on an RC conversion for the Dragon 1/6 Jeep, this is its first test run so is early on in development there have been a few changes made along the way with a few more to do.
First test film.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU1n5...ature=youtu.be
Old 12-16-2011, 04:40 PM
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That looks really good, can't wait to see the finished product


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Old 12-17-2011, 05:48 AM
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yes it looks right, are you planning a 1/6 pershing too mark?
Would be awesome together against your tiger I
Old 12-17-2011, 06:21 AM
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That's very cool Mark! That has to be a very large Jeep in 1/6!!

Got any suggestions to RC the Tamiya static Kubel in 1/16? I have no gear and just the static kit.









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Old 12-17-2011, 07:42 AM
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What scale is the STG/MP-44? Very nice!
Old 12-17-2011, 08:00 AM
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Thanks for the interest chaps.
Karel, a Pershing would have to be a full scratch build though I do have an idea what it will be painted like when completed.
Panther, the only thing I could suggest is looking at some RC cars in a similar scale the main thing you want it the width wheel to wheel the length can always be altered to suit that or try and find an RC Kubel, I know they are rare and expensive when they do turn up.
Pershing, the MP44 is full scale though it’s not real it’s an airsoft replica and hard to find.

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Hy, here is my conversion of the Dragon jeep 1/6 scale . You will find this project very interesting.
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Daaang ... too bad there's a radio in the trailer. Really nice picture to jeep, err ... I meant KEEP!!






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Panther, the only thing I could suggest is looking at some RC cars in a similar scale the main thing you want it the width wheel to wheel the length can always be altered to suit that or try and find an RC Kubel,


Thanks, that's what I thought. I also need to find the REAL cross county tires/wheels for the Eduard Schwimmwagen.

I don't think the resin ones I have will stand up to RCing.






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Old 12-17-2011, 11:48 AM
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Jeff, unfortunately there are no 1/16 wheels for the Schwimmwagen not the cross country type these are not even available in 1/6 and they just don’t look right with the standard width wheels and tyres
Old 12-18-2011, 09:31 AM
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i have two eduard swimwagens with rubber like tires, were into the kit, almost the same substance like the kubelwheels from tamiya, you can order these
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Want to sell one of the schwimnwagons?
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ORIGINAL: karel47

i have two eduard swimwagens with rubber like tires, were into the kit, almost the same substance like the kubelwheels from tamiya, you can order these
You're misunderstanding me. I have RUBBER tires for ALL the kits. I am just wanting the different tread pattern as shown in the above supplied photo. If you have seen them up close (like I have) you'll agree the directional v-patterned tread looks better on the Schwimmwagens than the skinny tires do. I only mentioned the resin tires I have because I purchased them before I wanted to RC it.

So, thanks for caring and please sell one of your kits to Herman. The man needs a Schwimmwagen badly!!







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Old 12-19-2011, 07:26 AM
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nono one is static and the second gonna be rc if i find the time ever. Have to work on the tanks to finish them off
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have more pics mark of your willy's will be a huge rebuild am sure of that
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I wonder if anyone has done any RC'ing with the 1/18 scale vehicles from Ultimate Soldier and 21 Century ?

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I like Jeeps!

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Hey guys, awesome work on the dragon jeeps. I'm looking for an RC dragon or G.I. Joe jeep in 1/6 scale to use for towing my 1/6 scale RC P-38. I think that would be the max but don't have time to convert one myself. Hope to interest someone in selling me one or building me one bone stock with stock tires. Let me know if anyone is interested. Thanks much.
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I have a GI Joe Jeep with trailer I would be willing to part with. I'm thinking about $50 plus postage. If you're interested, tell me where you are and I'll post a couple photos for you to look at. When I get home from work, that is. This is a very basic Jeep, hence the low price. That's also why I offer photographs because I want you to see exactly what you're getting if you are interested.
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OK just PM me with the pics and details and we'll go from there. Thanks for getting back to me.

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