Spitvalve

Still a bit clunky looking in some areas, but opens up some lower price Jeep possibilities!

https://www.banggood.com/JJRC-Q65-2_...sys&utm_medium

Mike.

Crius

I wonder how well those 1/10 scale Jeep tires would work on a 1/16 scale truck, like a deuce and a half.

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Ex_Pat_Tanker

I did a quick check on an 1/18 scale diecast jeep here - the tyre measures around 41mm diameter, which scales up to 656mm diameter full size (maybe Rex or Rich could confirm the true size for us?). Scaling back to 1/16 would put the tyre at 65.5mm diameter - which is the same diameter as the other WPL / JJRC / Helifar tyres, so I'm feeling pretty confident this is 'about' right.

CCKW tyres scale out to about 56mm at 1/16, so its going to be way too big for them. However, the larger standard tyres used on the M3 halftrack/scout car family, M8 Greyhound, 4ton 6x6, and 6ton 6x6 trucks would be about that kind of size.
You'd have to replace the rims, but thats not exactly difficult in the age of 3D printing. My only concern would be the width of the tyre - they look a little too wide for using in dualie setups?

What we need now is a guiniea pig to buy one and measure it for us...

Crius

Those look pretty good, but at 21 Euros each I think I'll pass. I've been 3D printing tires for the cckw and selling them for a dollar each. Maybe I'm just stupid?

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Crius

AdLav, did you change the link? When I first clicked on it a tire came up that was 21 euros. I have some of those three euro tires and those are tractor tires. In fact, those tires are what started me on the quest to 3D print my own tires. Even at three euros each I think they're over priced for what they are. If I ever get an SLA printer that I can actually get to print I'll be offering accurate tires for less than the tractor tires.

Ex_Pat_Tanker

I think the one you clicked on was for a 1/10 scale truck - the clue is in the article number

Rex Ross

Mike ---
Thanks for posting that. I like Jeeps, and there will always be room for one more (of any scale) in my collection. :
rex

Airbrushler

I ordered one i ordered it cause it looks cool wait until i'm done weathering it i want to compare it to the one i converted

Spitvalve

You're welcome. I mean, it's no 1:1 scale, but...

Mike.

Tanque

Hmmmm if it's really 1/10 scale I'll have to investigate. I'll give it to my Panther company to play with...

At 40 bucks I can't expect too much.....1/10 'Jedi' Proportional Control Crawler - How does Jedi fit into this, or is that some company name??

Jerry

Maccrage

You use the Force to control it. Have you checked your midichlorian count lately?

Tanque

It's well within acceptable parameters; the Force is with me...

Airbrushler

got my Jeep in Today it's pretty cool here it is compared to my T-34

Rex Ross

Since I am crazy for Jeeps, I just had to add this one (or two) to my collection. I got my first one about two weeks ago and have ordered a second one. I am really amazed with how good this r/c Jeep looks and operates. It's worth 3 times what it cost as far as I am concerned, because the electronics are better than anything I have gotten from Banggood so far --- 6 truck models. Good proportional speed and steering and everything is of good quality. I am going to paint and detail one to look like the real life 1:1 scale Jeep I recently got, and convert the second Jeep model into a WW 2 SAS desert rat Jeep that the British used in North Africa.
rex

Crius

Rex, you convinced me. I'll order one this week.

Airbrushler

the steering seems like it's a servo if it's a motor it's pretty smooth and quiet the lights strobe when you turn it on and then go solid when you turn the radio on i love this jeep it has a lot of detail might get a second one

Pah co chu puk

Oh man, you guys stop that. Keep talking like that, I will end up buying two or three of those dang things. I'm almost out of shelf space!

Airbrushler

i can send you a wood plank and some shelf brackets....lol

Airbrushler

i did some mods but damn site isn't letting me post pics or edit anything

Pah co chu puk

What a tease...

Airbrushler

I moved the front axle forward about a quarter of an inch painted the seats and body made a battery engine cover

Airbrushler