This is the classic 1989 1/14 scale QD Monster Beetle from TAMIYA 'Quick Drive' series, its the smaller and affordable version of  Moster Beetle series.  I got this model from my friend few years back and it was in very bad and poor condition until early year 2020 i've decided to give it a go to restore and improve the overall looks to more updates version of radio control moster truck.  Lots of work have been put to re-build it including cutting some part of the chassis, replacing some parts, reinforced structure of the axle, painting, fabricating and also enhance the outlook to make it a head turner for any scaler enthusiast. After 2 days of re-build works this classic QD Monster Beetle reborn with radical and mature appearance!

I got this 1:10 scale AXIAL chassis from my friend back late 2019 which sold to me as uncompleted kit which is build upon mixture of random parts from 2.2 sized AX-10, Wraith or something from Ridgecrest.  Fundamentally this is comp version which runs on 2.2 size wheels which means its bigger than 1.9 trial crawler; has bigger wider axle and tires for serious competition style crawling.  Fortunately the one i got already have good upgraded hop-up parts attached on the axles and its also comes with home made welded steel hardened Baja Buggy style roll cage and straight line chassis.  But on the flips side the previous owner didn't put the proper parts which qualified minimum as a crawler so initially everything on this build was wrong in the first place such as the suspension damper, drive shaft axle orientation and wrong lingkages..for me its an easy fix since i have box load of replacement parts and tools to get the job done right.  My plans for this custom made 2.2 comp style AXIAL is to convert into scaler comp ground FPV crawler for serious rock climbing and jungle exploration in all weather condition which is something what my other FPV model can't.  The project kick off on January 2020, hopefullt this crawler will bring FPV fun driving to a whole new level.

Originally a 1:10 scale AXIAL SCX10 platform then fully upgraded with alloy parts and carbon chassis all over, i forgot the brand of the parts i used to replaced the stock SCX10 but definitely shows sharp solid quality build by the third party manufacturer...yes feels more heavy than stock too.  Also i did a scale mods using hard body 4 door JEEP body added two G.I Joe figurine to keep up with more aesthetic looks.  The scale looking classic steel wheels are from AUSTAR brand.  My SCX10 JEEP runs on stock 540 size 55t brushed motor, Hobby Wing WP-1040 ESC, 2s 4500mah li-po battery pack, JX Digital MG servo and FLYSKY GT3B radio unit.  Overall i love the trail and rock climbing performance of this model; not as close to comp crawler performance yet enough to keep it at 'scaler 4x4' level but definitely most heaviest 1:10 scale models in my collection and the only models that more aesthetic details both internal and externally.  If i'm going out for R/C 4x4 scaler club activities  this SCX-10 JEEP will always be my 1st choice to put on the show.

This is the fourth release from ORLANDOO 1:32 scale micro crawler. Its the 1:32 Orlandoo Defender 110 OH32A03. Was sent over by banggood.com for my special build and review. Overall build and crawling performance surpasses my expectation and definately perform better than the previous release the OH32A02 Pajero despite both have the same mass, chassis type, wheelbase and tire traction. The only differences between these two is that OH32A02 Defender has shorter rear bumper as measured from rear end to rear rear wheel which give advantages of high AOA (Angle Of Attack) climbing performance.

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This is the 3rd releases from ORLANDOO series of micro 4WD models the 1/32 Orlandoo Pajero OH32A02 which share similar base chassis structure like the 2nd release the Jeep OH35A01.  The Pajero chassis slightly longer and the plastic are more rigid than previous batch.  I bought in March 2018 to complete the series line collection of Orlandoo models.  Well the more the better, it would look awesome with Pajero, F150 and Jeep running along side by side together for adventurous indoor crawling on my custom track.

Link:  Details about 1/32 Orlandoo Pajero OH32A02 4WD Crawler

The most cheapest and scaled looking truck i've ever seen while stumble my way window shopping at local hobby on April 2018. So cheap so i picked up multiple boxes just for being curious and enthusiasm for scale 4x4 R/C crawler models. Although being cheapest has its drawback having non-hobby grade electronics fortunately the chassis kit itself able to support/replaced with high grade radio, proper servo and esc but the highlight why this kit is popular among R/C crawler community was because it has solid realistic replica of old TOYOTA HILUX looks, hard plastic body scale, interior cockpits and overall scaled realistic chassis structure. For me it was worth buying sacrificing 2 days worth bucket of KFC chicken wings. All that was left is some electronics mods and air brush painting for extra realism.

Link: Details about 1/16 WPL C14 4WD Truck kit

This is the early version of ORLANDOO 1/35 scale F150 OH35P01 4WD Crawler, has longer wheelbase than the OH35A01 (Jeep) version and tub style chassis instead of rail chassis. Just like the Jeep version this F150 is also fun to drive around the desktop and on my mini portable custom rock crawling rack with slight difficulty during cornering due to longer chassis configuration. Still its an epic micro R/C truck to add into lines of ORLANDOO collection.

Link: Details about 1/35 Orlandoo F150 OH35P01 4WD Crawler kit

This is one of my favorite everyday desktop 1/35 scale micro rock crawler:  "ORLANDOO OH35A01 4WD Crawler".  Extremely tiny size R/C 4wd platform and a joy to drive on my table with lots of challenging obstacles to drive around.  Btw its pain in the ass to build since all the parts from the kit box is extremely tiny  and hard to build even with normal size finger.  Required some airbrushing work too. But at the end it was all worth it and nice to have truck. What i see on my table was bunch of muddy tracks, jungles, hills and valleys...this tiny trucks rolls and crawls!

So i got this from my buddy local R/C shop.  Its 1/10 scale Kyosho SAND MASTER. 2WD transmission, bunch of plastics parts construction yet much better and durable than average bash buggy on the market. But hey its a KYOSHO model!, i pay premium for it yet consider the fact its low end version in lines of buggies its still affordable as RTR package.  I bought it because it looks very scale vintage style to actual real sand buggy and consider the fact some part of the design is an off-shoot KYOSHO's version of their expensive vintage old SAND MASTER, OPTIMA series and SCORPION.  So i bought it for its realistic looks or closest off-roader thing to their predecessor.  I'll be dumping more latest photos as i enjoy more out of it so keep visiting the gallery.

This is Hobby King's 1/24 scale micro size rock crawler:  BASHER ROCKSTA, which i converted into simple FPV setup for fun size indoor adventure driving and crawling around the room, desktop or even outdoors. For its size it can overcome lots of impossible obstacles such as boxes, bag, rocks, books and many other stuff running across your imagination.  I built this because i need something to keep me FPV around the house even if i can't fly outside all day or during raining or gloomy season.  Its the most simple FPV equiped ground based 4WD models, cheap and also great for adventurous modeler for immersive environment driving on your palm.  You can build one too.

For any veteran R/C modelers of the 80's how could they forget this Tamiya's iconic legend, the WILD WILLY generation. This is the second re-release edition renamed WILD WILLY 2 to re-lived the good days of 80's. This is my most precious R/C models in all my collection because it links to my childhood memories and nostalgic moments having to see this box art outside the hobby shop windows when i was a kid and seeing it action as my uncle owns one and drive around the yard wheelie effortlessly.  More than 30 years later here i am unboxing it, assemble and paint it to live back to my glory young days.  Flash back into the past to re-lived the great moment of my childhood days.

Here are my other R/C ground based models from the early days to recent which i simply dump here for historical reference.  For special models and my project based you might need to find outside this section.  Enjoy the galleries.