New WPL truck...err tracked vehicle...
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New WPL truck...err tracked vehicle...
Well, it's Russian and tracked so I guess I'm screwed. Already ordered one. The E1 is basically a GAZ-71/GT-SM. I keep telling myself not to buy new releases, but my "buy it now" blocker is broken...
https://www.wpl-rc.com/collections/late ... cts/e1-rtr
https://www.wpl-rc.com/collections/late ... cts/e1-rtr
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Re: New WPL truck...err tracked vehicle...
Oh, heck, mine broke when I was about 12 years old. What is that tracked thing anyway? Is it a Russian/Chinese APC? And what about the truck/trailer it is shown loaded on? Hmm...
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Re: New WPL truck...err tracked vehicle...
I found this on the WPL web site: it's actually a photo taken in a Trek Bicycle Shop, but it shows a great sense of humor: https://www.wpl-rc.com/products/custom- ... our-spouse
Trek Bicycles are made here in Wisconsin, USA, and are both popular and expensive (especially with shortages brought on by Covid). I bought one early last year: fortunately my sweetheart was with me--heck, she encouraged me. (Hmm... Maybe she wants to bump off this old guy.)
Trek Bicycles are made here in Wisconsin, USA, and are both popular and expensive (especially with shortages brought on by Covid). I bought one early last year: fortunately my sweetheart was with me--heck, she encouraged me. (Hmm... Maybe she wants to bump off this old guy.)
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Re: New WPL truck...err tracked vehicle...
So it is a Russian GAZ-71 (civilian name) or called a GT-SM (military designation). It is an all purpose, amphibious tracked vehicle in real life used as a troop carrier (11 troops) or to tow a trailer/artillery. The folks from WPL said if it sells well they would consider selling the trailer. It was $66 US shipping included. Probably will ship in less than a week.Herr Dr. Professor wrote:Oh, heck, mine broke when I was about 12 years old. What is that tracked thing anyway? Is it a Russian/Chinese APC? And what about the truck/trailer it is shown loaded on? Hmm...
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Re: New WPL truck...err tracked vehicle...
Looks interesting. I hope WPL will continue developing other tracked vehicles like BMP.
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Honestly more excited about this one: https://www.wpl-rc.com/collections/b36- ... 9877578786
It will look quite nice being towed by my New Holland...
Also - did you guys see the low loader that the GAZ was parked on in one of those pictures?
It will look quite nice being towed by my New Holland...
Also - did you guys see the low loader that the GAZ was parked on in one of those pictures?
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They've been promising the BM-21 launcher for quite some time now, but it seems the E1 was also announced years ago. I guess we have to wait on the BM-21 and the lowboy trailer.Tiger6 wrote:Honestly more excited about this one: https://www.wpl-rc.com/collections/b36- ... 9877578786
It will look quite nice being towed by my New Holland...
Also - did you guys see the low loader that the GAZ was parked on in one of those pictures?
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Ours should arrive very soon, it looks like a capable and robust little tracked vehicle
Going to do a review and look at mods for it and some accessories to change it up a little.
Making it truly amphibious could be interesting, lets see
Going to do a review and look at mods for it and some accessories to change it up a little.
Making it truly amphibious could be interesting, lets see
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I've seen some interior shots of it today even though mine isn't here yet. Looks like a 180 motor upgrade will be in the cards for it.
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