e334: RocHobby 1/12 Kubelwagen

[@Br0rB]

I don't think you mentioned the little Bosch logo in the headlights. That detail is one of the most insane, I reckon. :D

[@AMPROEngineering]

Hot damn does it say that? Insanity.

[@Br0rB]

@@AMPROEngineering I'm pretty sure those lenses are scale replicas of the real ones. It's nuts. Too expensive for me atm, but wouldn't mind one eventually. Found the beetle you mentioned, hadn't seen it before. Promptly sent the link to my brother in law, since he's a huge vw beetle (and Porsche) fan. 🙂

[@edwardbroyles9738]

I saw another channel which mentioned a driver that the head turns (never saw that they actually did that). Considering the high level of detail you put in your accessories, I would love to see you try that. Re. what time you put out your videos I couldn't care less. I watch them as soon as I see them. Not everyone is on the exact same time schedule. Keep doing what you do. I look forward to every one.

[@AMPROEngineering]

LOL yeah I put these out when I finish them...that means it was at midnight, haha! Like you said, everyone is at different schedules. I love the idea of a driver whose head moves too! That would be icing!

[@edwardbroyles9738]

@AMPRO Engineering I will be holding my breath (figuratively). Again, I think that yours is one of the few channels I can say I like EVERY one of your clips, keep it up!

[@AMPROEngineering]

@@edwardbroyles9738 Well thank you. I try and make useful content that requires attention. I think many are so used to quick cuts and loud noises that we need to take a step back and be calm a bit too.

[@edwardbroyles9738]

@AMPRO Engineering I don't claim to have coined this term but I call that attitude our fast food mentality in this country. Most people need the next fix of shock and awe. Over the years, our collective attention spans have gotten shorter and shorter. As in SQUIRREL!!!! I enjoy having to think a little.

[@Mike-zi2tf]

Functional work of art. Excellent review.

[@AMPROEngineering]

It is a work of art for sure. FMS and RocHobby are just killing it.

[@stefanlundgren2085]

So very nice😁

[@AMPROEngineering]

It really is a well done model

[@jeschreindl]

Man that thing is to cool! Lots of neat features touches. Hope your doing well Alberto 👍🏻

[@AMPROEngineering]

It really is an amazing model with all that attention to detail. Those doors....I am well Josh, thanks for asking!

[@j0hnnykn0xv1lle]

I swear you go against all the KZbin norms of posting on a schedule, at a time that gains the most viewers, etc. You post in the middle of the night - I love it hahahaha :)

[@AMPROEngineering]

LOL! If I cared about youtube stats, I would shout more and make sure every video ended in an explosion, lol!

[@fairrc]

It's fun to see the enthusiasm you have for this piece of beauty! Nice video!

[@AMPROEngineering]

It helps when the car is this good! Hahah!

[@YoShImUrA53]

I'm on the same boat as you, and a few others as I've read in the comments, about military vehicles. But I absolutely appreciate (up to a point of enjoying every video I can get my hands on of this model), all the scale details. There's simply nothing to point out that you wish for it had, to make it more scale. I am not confident I'll buy one except for a crazy sale, but I really wish they keep making these scale models. I think my FMS Jimny is one of -if not the one- my favorite rigs of the year, even though I can only enjoy it on big smooth rocks (and there it's surprising how well it performs, btw).

[@AMPROEngineering]

Agreed. Not that capable but SCALE! I cant get over it and am always on the edge of my seat for the next cars they come out with.

[@josefmd]

$250 on Amazon right now! Pretty darn good price for what you get! Thinking about pulling the trigger on this, it's just too damn cool! Oh yea I also need the 1/6 Willys. Sigh!

[@73notch]

I had very similar reactions when I first saw this thing. It is mind blowing and amazing with all the details. My best guess is they did the military car to avoid licensing issues. A couple additional cool features: 1) rear end lifts on acceleration at 15:07. This is accurate with full scale cars which had the reduction gearboxes! 2) it looks like they left a plug in engine allowing you to potentially install dual motors. Lastly, the price is on point considering static 1/12 models that come assembled easily go for $300 alone with arguably fewer details. With this in mind, you are essentially getting all the mechanical functions and radio/electronics for free.

[@AMPROEngineering]

I had no idea the real ones had that seam behavior! I agree totally...for $300, it is a bargain.

[@pettsonochfindusdvd4787]

@@AMPROEngineering do you know where to get spear parts for the Willys mb Jeep when 1/12 scale rock hobby My control board where the better connects and the lights on everything it's broken

[@Ayrton_Groesbeck]

Wow thats awesome! I watched other videos on this and they never said anything about 2 and 4wd options and they all said it only had a 2 speed. I am now far more interested in this vehicle!

[@AMPROEngineering]

It has a 3 speed but honestly I dont see much use for that middle gear. I would have rathered 4wd low, 4wd Med and 2wd High but still, it is awesome

[@Ayrton_Groesbeck]

@@AMPROEngineering Yeah, true.

[@caseyjonessnr1200]

Excellent video and review. I a. Waiting for my Kubelwagen to be delivered, I have a driver and squad waiting.

[@AMPROEngineering]

Oh very nice! they are really cool!

[@aspectcarl]

That is impressive, I looked at the price in the early stage of the video and initially dismissed it, but watching the video unfold I changed my mind. 🙂

[@AMPROEngineering]

I felt the same. Driving and using this thing blew me away.

[@acrummey85]

Getting a little excited aren't we? That is a truly impressive model.

[@AMPROEngineering]

No i really was. This car kept surprising me.

[@DArealCHAZZ]

It has portal axles that's even crazier just awesome

[@AMPROEngineering]

I know, the little details are crazy.

[@brsrc759]

That thing is just mind blowing! Can you do an episode partially disassembling it? I really want to see what the drivetrain and stuff looks like on the inside

[@AMPROEngineering]

I usually do but there are so many parts there....U dont know if I have it in me, hahah!

[@brsrc759]

@@AMPROEngineering I should have been more specific sorry 😅. Not a full disassembly but I just want to see under the body. I looked all over KZbin and can't find anybody that has done a disassembly video. You would be the first

[@dingusberrywhistle9784]

I messaged RocHobby regarding this vehicle; trying to see if they had plans to make a 1/6 of this Kubelwagen & their Commander Car (the VW) and they said both are currently in the works!

[@AMPROEngineering]

That's going to be awesome

[@JeffreyAu1]

I was thinking the same thing when I saw this review. The 1/6 Willy's Jeep is so cool and quite capable due to it's size and clearance. We need one of these in the same scale with a 540/550 can motor and proper 2s/3s battery compartment.

[@KBronze13]

BTW... lift the wheels off the ground and open the engine compartment... run the engine and watch the pulleys turn

[@AMPROEngineering]

Yeah I mention that at the end. Its a cool feature.

[@YoShImUrA53]

@@AMPROEngineering Pulleys AND the fins of the fan in the casing behind!

[@ET-dg3ud]

Great indepth video, glad I found your channel. I search for your reviews on models that I'm interested in ! In regards to Rochobby/FMS, they certainly have upped the bar for scale vehicles, but they were preceded by HengGuan toys and their line of military RC models. The Hg p801/802 oshkosh HEMTT, Hg p408 humvee and especially the HG P602 MRAP have so many features - working door latches, metal drive train, smoke, lights, working engine fan, 2 speed transmission, the foam box packaging and so many more scale features at a much more competitive price. They offer more bang for the buck in my opinion, but I'm very happy FMS exists and they make the models they do (I own several of them).

[@AMPROEngineering]

Glad you liked it! Yes, they really have stepped up their game! The HengGuan models are amazing too! I do not own any as they are not the genre I am into but I cannot get over the quality and care put into these cars.

[@danielcrowl842]

Holy Cow That is Awesome !!!!

[@AMPROEngineering]

It is very cool! I love the beetle too.

[@TheCarTakerGarage]

What an amazing little rc car.Looks soooooooooo good ,its not even funny.I kinda need one now :) Greetings from Norway,Stefan :)

[@AMPROEngineering]

I felt the same way!

[@useless844]

just got one comeing in the mail from my cusin for xmess cantwait!!!

[@AMPROEngineering]

Its an amazing little model.

[@robotic_hams6412]

I know you hate the cc01 chassis but could you do a guide to how to make on good? As I am looking to get one

[@AMPROEngineering]

Hahah! Well it isn't that I don't like it, it is more that it is ancient and Tamiya still thinks its relevant. It is really one of the first trail trucks but for some reason, Tamiya never made any rev's to it. I think i should do a guide on it!

[@robotic_hams6412]

@@AMPROEngineering I’ve been looking for a cool truck that seems a little bit scale that I would feel comfortable taken to the beach. I wouldn’t want to take a trx4 or a scx10 because they are very expensive to me

[@RCJunky]

I see you did not check out moving belt on the engine.

[@AMPROEngineering]

I did at the end. I realized when I was running it.

[@bugjamdrm6747]

Very cool! I am not a fan of miltaria at all either, and the Thing would certainly make a nice model too, but mind you: if they would be staying faithful to the original, it would be RWD only. Cheers - fingers crossed my Kommandeurwagen will be delivered soon! 😊

[@AMPROEngineering]

It is a solid model. I think they did the 4wd based on the early prototype 4wd beetles so they just re-used the chassis.

[@longtalltexanrc3358]

Sounds like a challenge for you buddy. Time to make the kegel wagon to Thing conversion kit.

[@AMPROEngineering]

Boy i wish I had the time and desire to do that, lol!

[@seanbarnes811]

Be interested to know if you're thinking of producing any add-ons for this ?, Love all your vids BTW always interesting and very informative

[@AMPROEngineering]

Thank you very much! I dont know about any mods TBH. This car is so on point, nothing crept up.

[@fhwolthuis]

This is amazing, Alberto! And I was thinking exactly the same, about them creating a Thing version! Maybe that will be a nice project for you? 😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@AMPROEngineering]

I had planned on that for a scorcher but not that in love with them to actually spend the time, hahaha!

[@izzysantiago978]

Waitng on them for a 1/6th scale version just like their jeep version wich I have!!

[@AMPROEngineering]

That would be amazing.

[@mattmclafferty6265]

That is gorgeous! And yes, it should make Tamiya shake a little in their boots.... Lol Cheers :-)

[@AMPROEngineering]

Yeah you would think so.

[@KenanTurkiye]

I understand and respect there are people who enjoy these and I too tried to and even 'pushed' my self to get interested in military vehicles but just could not. 'Civilian cars and vehicles' I'm mad about because I can imagine my self in those vehicles, almost entering a scale world in my mind. lol Nevertheless the detail in this Kubelwagen is surely IS amazing, but nothing is clicking in me. Is something wrong with me? :)))

[@KenanTurkiye]

9:29 wow! but still nothing is clicking lol

[@AMPROEngineering]

No, i am with you. It's not really a genre im into (like i said at the end, I want a Thing vs this car) but like you said....the details...omg

[@millboss1372]

I'm sure you'll be putting a driver in this one.

[@AMPROEngineering]

Many....

[@918DEATH]

Can you get a G.I.JO and put in it. It’s weird without a driverlol

[@AMPROEngineering]

No i dont think so. The big ones are too big and the small ones, too small.

[@caseyjonessnr1200]

1/12 scale figures from DiD and Damtoys fit.

[@MattButlerAL]

I bet the redaction is totally for effect!

[@AMPROEngineering]

LOL could be. It was a cool detail.

[@camrowdrone6497]

A nice scale driver figure out of the box would be nice as not everyone has 3d printers 👍🏻

[@AMPROEngineering]

There are some pretty good figures you can buy at this scale. That's my next mod.

[@YoShImUrA53]

@@AMPROEngineering But unfortunately not 1/12 nazi soldiers or officers, which would be the real scale thing to have for this

[@h.niemeyer6651]

For my 1/12 ROC Hobby Jeep I used modified Tamiya XR311 figures. I am sure when painted with grey uniforms these figures blend in with the Kubelwagen too. Maybe you can make some 3D printed weapons for the gun rack behind the front seats. And please consider also American weapons for 1/12 Jeep owners.

[@AMPROEngineering]

@@h.niemeyer6651 Very cool. This is actually getting a "Surplus" look with beachgoers in there, umbrellas, a picnic basket and an 80's boombox. Ill do some rust, weathering and many, many flowers.

[@h.niemeyer6651]

That is a nice Idea Alberto. A beach version. In yellow maybe.

[@wamplertube]

Did I see a SuperGamma?!?! 😂

[@AMPROEngineering]

SuperGamma? You lost me but now I need to know.

[@wamplertube]

@@AMPROEngineering Lol, I was referring to the 3-D printed contraption around 18:27. I’m not actually sure that he’s calling it a “gamma” anymore. Absolutely love your content! Be well

[@GTMatukka]

Republic Of China Hobby. Hmmm.. Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter? 😴😉🤣

[@AMPROEngineering]

BRAT....now we're talking.