Scale Sand Rail
So after I finished my first Sand Rail with the Wild Willy Driver I knew I had to keep on adding to it to make it more scale.
Here is the result. I changed out Willy for a more scale driver and added an engine to the back. the shocks were changed to Scale RC4WD shocks, with a double shock at the rear using the original front shocks.
The spots are another great scale item from RC4WD, they are tiny compared to the standard Tamiya lights, but have great detail and removable covers.
I was really unsure about the driver until I added the scale belts, they really helped tie it all together.
The question I get most about this build is 'where's the battery go?' Well its a micro LiPo 7.4V 30C pack that is hidden under the seats. If you really want scale looks, you have to invest in micro electronics :)
Comments always greatly appreciated.
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If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
Wild Willy^s Wild One
Comments
JYCM3
BeetleOne
Oh wow! Just amazing! Pure art!! That driver looks perfect into it! This model just punch the bar very high!!
kontemax
Sobelt?
Brads442
Wow. I am at a complete loss for words...other than, that buggy is beautiful!
pastimesteve
Fantastic work James! What an amazing build, as always.
bjorklo
Congrats on yet another amazing build! Super great work
Tamiya Cowboy
AWSOME!
cosworthwesty
We'll done Toykid that is just amazing I wish I had your skills.
TamTom
Fantastic. You brought scale RC to the next level!
Sad Sammy
I like your style.........Awesome.
Foxaddict
Wow, that is stunning. Great work.
Pintopower
Dude. Damn.
backtomyroots.
Me = want.
zomboided
Real amateur hour stuff...look at the way you've missed the grab rail!
Amazing work really, the way you've hidden the electronics is amazing.
KEV THE REV
Very nicely done James
Outta Control
Wow. Thats nice. A real piece of art!
robertoro
of course ! look very nice, all in the right place.
MAD-BEE
The Wild One & FAV were always special looking scale Tamiya's we all appreciate and love......But holy smoke!!!! You are good pal! This is Fantastic!!!
Go on get this to a beach and and show us how good this really is! If it runs just half as good as it looks! Wow!! A video would be great too!
Great job James! Boy if Tamiya released this is would sell like hot cakes!
LongRat
A brilliant model indeed. Very close to the original. I guess there are licensing issues with the Sabelt name.
swedishwiking
Fantastic model! And it´s working as well?
sunnyjai
Wow that's a nicely done Wild One, the realism/attention to detail is fantastic!
Wandy
Now that is what you call a true scale replica. Awesome work!
SRB Bloke
Stunning, a true masterpiece. Detail is awesome, looking forward to the video
Grastens
Superb! Those excellent seatbelts really elevate this car's impressive scale presence!
SpZero
sweet looks great,
Basket Case
Fantastic. The details are amazing!
spice
Fantastic build! Straight to my No.1 want list.
dr.roberts
Awesome. Great work as always. Everything part works in harmony.
Grumpy pants
This is impressive, so many details to look at and admire.
bsy2010
Best build ever!!!
delux
Simply amazing good sir!
jeekelemental
Hats off!
SHY69
Master Modeler!
berman
When the wild one was already one of the coolest scale buggies from Tamiya, it's hard to believe that it could be made so much more scale. I think my vintage WO needs a Knight Customs Extreme Makeover! Hard to resist, James!
Wyoming
Superb
Kokuzu
Straight into favourites...
mongoose1983
What a fantastic buggy!
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