Wild Willy 4x4 TLT
Status: New built
Date: 21-Apr-2005
Comments: 10
I wanted to make a 4x4 Wild Willy that would be suited for some off road action or light crawling. The TLT-1 made a good foundation for this project, although the axles and drivetrain (for now) is the only parts from the original kit. I opted for the Penguin RC Performance chasssis kit made for the TLT - which is not only alot better to look at than the ugle metal plates that Tamiya provided in the kit - the Penguin carbon chassis is a big improvment performance wise too.
All diffs are locked, axle diff using the G-parts from the XC kits, center diff is epoxy glued and locked for life.
As all serious 4x4 enthusiasts (1:1) I had to replace the small fake spare wheel on the Wild Willy body with the real thing. Not optimal for crawling, but I will remove it before hittin' the rock pile. The WW body is not ideal for for crawling either, due to it's weight, but I wanted a 4x4 WW so another body was not an option, and this car is obviously not built for serious crawling.
I've only test run it a few packs indoors. The LRP truck puller 2 motor (80t) gives long running time, and I can't wait to get this puppy outdoors!
models specs___________________________
Kit :: TLT-1 Rock Buster
Chassis :: Penguin RC P2300 Performance Chassis
Body :: Wild Willy 2, with Wild Willy 1 window frame and hinges, Spare wheel changed
Motor :: LRP Truck Puller 2 Motor (80 turns)
ESC :: Novak XRS Reversible Sport
Servo :: Hitec HS-645MG High-Torque 2BB MG Servo S/JR/Z
Wheels :: Nissan King Cab, with Monster Spikes
Mods :: this whole thing is a mod
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Comments
Hondabiker
Cool Willy. That excellent conversion looks good enough to be a factory job, nice one.
Ridgeback Racing Team
That looks fantastic! Nice scale looks and please show some action pics soon...
toymkr73
WOW!! really worth waiting for Simon I am glad to see you got it all together!! that color looks great with the yellow helmet
simensays
Thanks Matt! I will keep adding details I guess, I feel something is missing? I wil take some action pics soon as well as some movie clips too.
fabrimtb
I like your WW2 crowler, very nice, good proportion between body, chassis and 2,2 wheels tires. I'll copy your WW2-TLT1. Ciao!!
Toykid
I love the colour and a great looking project. I will be attempting something simular in the future.
simensays
Thanks for the nice comments! I can't wait to get some free time to run it - and possibly shoot some film clips of it!
Ridgeback Racing Team
haha that looks cool enough, nice job!
Wyoming
Very cool, I have had a notion to keep one of the tlt-1s relatively stock but the stock lexan max climber and tlt-1 bodies are so ugly I kept building them into bigger trucks, but this is such a good idea...mmm
SHY69
Great idea!!!
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