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RTR 1/16 Willys MB Jeep
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:15 pm
by Kaczor
The Willys MB Jeep, announced for some time on FB 1/16, has appeared!
https://www.rctank.de/US-Willys-MB-Jeep ... ccessories
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Re: RTR 1/16 Willys MB Jeep
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2025 10:04 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
Bye-bye money! Well...someday maybe
Re: RTR 1/16 Willys MB Jeep
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 8:01 am
by yan33
too expensive for me
Re: RTR 1/16 Willys MB Jeep
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2025 5:09 pm
by Kaczor
My jeep arrived yesterday, purchased from rctank.de at the pre-order price of €180 (currently around €200).
My impressions:
Scale-wise, it's OK – a few millimeters too narrow, but the length and wheelbase are accurate. The suspension also makes it a bit too tall. The chassis and body are made of pot metal (similar to what matchbox cars are made of) . This makes the model quite heavy.
The 4x4 drive handles quite well, even off-road. There are two driving modes: fast and slow. It handles very well at slow speed. The turning radius could be smaller. The lights can be turned off with the remote control. There are no sounds. The tires are soft, hollow rubber.
The details are a bit simplified, especially those cast on the bodywork; The set includes a driver who appears to be 1:18 scale and looks comical behind the wheel. The decals are Heng Long style, meaning they're useless.
Re: RTR 1/16 Willys MB Jeep
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2025 4:06 pm
by Kaczor
Ultimately, I made it "straight out of the box" (I only replaced the jerry can).
Re: RTR 1/16 Willys MB Jeep
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2025 1:44 am
by jarndice
We do need a 1/16 R/C Jeep but this leaves a lot to be desired,
The wind shield looks totally wrong as does the steering wheel,
More Dinky than Tamiya.
The search goes on.
Re: RTR 1/16 Willys MB Jeep
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2025 2:30 am
by ColemanCollector
Crude details everywhere. $320CAD should get you more than a hood with pimples for windshield and hood hold downs, and sideview mirror mounts that scale up to a baseball bat.
Swing and a miss, Lu Xing Zhe!
Mike.
Re: RTR 1/16 Willys MB Jeep
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2025 6:56 am
by Kaczor
Yeah, but I still prefer it to a 1/12 or 1/14 giants running around among 1/16 models
In addition, it is more capable off-road than, for example, the Ford GPA, which is also very delicate in comparison. I could put a body from Andy's Hobby on the chassis, but the delicate details would be destroyed after the first ride
Re: RTR 1/16 Willys MB Jeep
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2025 9:07 am
by tankme
Kaczor wrote: ↑Mon Sep 22, 2025 6:56 am
Yeah, but I still prefer it to a 1/12 or 1/14 giants running around among 1/16 models
In addition, it is more capable off-road than, for example, the Ford GPA, which is also very delicate in comparison. I could put a body from Andy's Hobby on the chassis, but the delicate details would be destroyed after the first ride
I agree. I think it's a stout little jeep.
Re: RTR 1/16 Willys MB Jeep
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2025 1:26 pm
by Kaczor
With figure from Takom.