| R/C JEEP |
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| Jeep Photo Page ( 1 , 2 ) |
| This is my crazy WWII Radio Controlled Jeep project. I started this project in the winter of '99 and it took me about a year and a half before I was fully done with it. The main components I used were a Soldiers of the World Jeep body, a Tamiya Mountaineer Chassis, and a Futaba 4 channel radio. It took many modifications to the body and the chassis to get them to both fit together. To see more check out the pictures on the Jeep photo page, and for shots of the trailer click on the other link above. |
| Here's a list of the current features: 1. 3spd transmission (controlled from transmitter) with 2WD/4WD transfer case 2. Working lights/marker lights controlled from dasboard switch 3. Gas/brake pedal move with controls from transmitter 4. Depressing brake pedal turns on brake lights 5. Working dashboard lights with dash switch 6. Engine sound system controlled by "choke" switch on dash 7. Smoke system to simulate engine exhaust 8. Opening glovebox 9. Real working horn (on steering wheel) 10. Steering wheel turns with wheels 11. Shifter moves with shifting 12.Cloth upholstered, padded seats 13. Passenger seat folds up 14. Rear seat folds down or up 15. Working top bows for canopy 16. Scale fasteners on window attach to canopy 17. Working hand crank window wipers 18. Opening storage areas (next to rear seat) 19. Working/lockable tow hitch 20. Functioning hood latches 21. Opening hood 22. Working window clamps 23. Real glass windshield 24. Sound feature for Jeep radio (plays recorded message) Custom items: (items totally made from scratch) 1. Hub adaptors for SOTW wheels 2. Front bumper and brackets 3. Rear tow hitch 4. Rear brake light covers 5. Black-out light guard 6. Exhuast pipe/muffler 7. fuel tank 8. Door straps 9. Jerry can holder 10. Spare tire holder 11. Shovel/axe holder brackets 12. SCR-610/BC-659 radio unit 13. Antenna and mounts 14. Frame guards/handles 15. Mirror and mounting bracket (real glass) 16. Ammo box on bumper (used to store radio parts) 17. Canvas top 18. Brass windshield wipers 19. Dash guages and switches |
| This jeep is designed to represent a Ford made GPW manufactured in 1943. I chose Ford over Willys due to the look of the seats and the shape of the steering wheel. I still haven't gotten around to put divisional markings on the bumpers, but eventually it will have something coresponding to use in the Normandy campaign. Currently, I'm also finishing up work on a jeep trailer. The trailer will have working suspension, landing leg, brake lights, etc. Technical info: Main power source(drive): 7.2Volt R/C battery Lights/horn/smoke: 3 Volt Dash lights/Sound system: 9 Volt Max Speed: approx. 20 mph Run time: 15 mins. (drive battery) Weight: 12 lbs. w/batteries, 10lbs. w/o |
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