Tonka Winnebago rc crawler conversion with custom NWSD chassis - so scale and fun!

Project Winnebago playlist is here: • Tonka Winnebago
NWSD Chassis - www.nwscalerde...
Hobbywing Fusion Pro motor - alnk.to/eZHneJJ
Hobbywing Fusion SE motor - alnk.to/5Q658Ca
Flysky G7p radio - alnk.to/7fq8Z9t
RC4WD K44 axles - alnk.to/2jMVwk4
RC4WD 80mm shocks - alnk.to/4BGMgW5
RC4WD wheels and tires - alnk.to/eZHu95v
Proline Dual Stage foams - alnk.to/7fq8Zcu
SCX10 II Transmission from Amazon - www.amazon.com...
Injora Driveshafts rear (129-179mm) - www.amazon.com...
Injora Driveshaft front (84-102mm) - www.amazon.com...

[@RCReviewChannel]

NWSD Chassis - www.nwscalerdesigns.com/product/nwsd-winneabago-warrior-conversion-kit-for-tonka/ Hobbywing Fusion Pro motor - alnk.to/eZHneJJ Hobbywing Fusion SE motor - alnk.to/5Q658Ca Flysky G7p radio - alnk.to/7fq8Z9t RC4WD K44 axles - alnk.to/2jMVwk4 RC4WD 80mm shocks - alnk.to/4BGMgW5 RC4WD wheels and tires - alnk.to/eZHu95v Proline Dual Stage foams - alnk.to/7fq8Zcu SCX10 II Transmission from Amazon - www.amazon.com/dp/B095WTNMNG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Injora Driveshafts rear (129-179mm) - www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8N53D98?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Injora Driveshaft front (84-102mm) - www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8N4P4RN?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

[@boduke9428]

I bought one of these off ebay after i seen the first video. After this one I'm gonna stick to the TRX chassis. I won't use the capability it has but I'll feel better knowing it's there.

[@RCReviewChannel]

The TRX is a great option too!

[@Nerm78]

I love this build and the end results. It made it a lot better seeing how much fun and enthusiasm you had with it.

[@RCReviewChannel]

That's great to hear! This was a really fun project. So different!

[@robertlast4546]

I saw the first video, I am waiting for my NWSD chassis to arrive. While waiting I looked at other chassis options and think I have a pretty good one, FMS 1/6 Jimney was on sale for $179 and is a RTR so no need to purchase axles or ANY other electronics. The wheelbase is almost perfect(1 or 2MM difference) I get the swing away body is easier to work on, but $250 might be steep considering what else you will need. I will share my results when I have both of them up and running. Thanks RC review, love the channel.

[@bongofury3176]

have you seen 'Wheelie Yellow' ? madness in RC form...

[@RCReviewChannel]

No! Tell us more!

[@graymatter45]

Wheelie yellow is like old school you tube. I love it

[@small.and.even.smaller]

Very cool project 👍

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Very nice, I dig it, the rails actually don’t bother me at all. Thank you for the GREAT explanation.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Appreciate that, I tried to be thorough. I just put covers on the rails and it looks stealth now.

[@archerash6695]

Cool! The chassis would drive me nuts honestly. Better to just build one, cut and weld.

[@RCReviewChannel]

If you have the skills and the tooling, always better to build.

[@WombleRCmodelsandhobbies]

First time i saw one of them tonkas in the uk 🇬🇧 i thought that would be cool RC now its happening and i want one 👍 chassie rails could do with a coat of black paint to take your eye off them . Very cool tho .

[@kellyklein134]

Try the FMS 1/6 scale jimny chassis. I used it on my Winnie and love it.

[@RCReviewChannel]

That sounds interesting. I'll have to look into that.

[@robertlast4546]

i hadn't read all the comments before I posted...I agree on the FMS Jimney. do you have pics on how you mounted it??

[@kellyklein134]

@@robertlast4546 I do… it’s so simple, cut a very small hole for the tranny/motor and bolts right up to the floor of the Winnie.

[@JamesDirtRC]

LOVE THIS. Artistic Master

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you

[@jasonbecker4997]

Painting the rails black would help with the looks a lot. Can you put springs on the shocks as well as the leafs? And double shocks would help with the bouncing. I think the 4.5s are too big for it. I don’t really see chasing performance with something like this. It’s just something rad looking that makes people smile 😊 Cool project!

[@RCReviewChannel]

You're right, there is something special about this build. I just bolted black plastic sheets on the chassis rails to cover and it looks awesome now.

[@shawnj547]

Looking Awesome 👍👍👍👍🥪🥤

[@RCReviewChannel]

Much thanks

[@lukef5370]

Looks awesome!

[@rickhero2111]

Looks really good i think. You seemed to have a lot of fun with this project so i'm happy for you. If you're not having fun then what is the point? 😄👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

Best words right there!

[@MrDan1713]

You might try 3D printing inserts for the tires. You can adjust the stiffness with the design and filament of the print, plus the tires won’t “roll under” when cornering and/or on a side hill.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Interesting, I might try that.

[@MrDan1713]

@@RCReviewChannel I’m looking for a decent Tonka to build one of my own. My plan is to use a Redcat Wendigo transfer case and a planetary transmission so I can tuck the frame up under the body. I plan on TRX-4 axles with portal deletes so I can use the switchable lockers.

[@modzilla74]

Should tub the body, make it rear drive and make it a dragster dumped to the ground. Would look cool af at least.. still a cool rig to make an rc regardless. 'Rc everydays' winnie looks proper. Slammed with duallies

[@19safe53]

I have one to build. I am thinking MOAs.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Great idea!!!

[@JamesDirtRC]

Is there a Need for Programable, 2s-4s, BEC, 45a, brushless ESC's ?

[@RCReviewChannel]

For this build, no. 3s brushless is good.

[@JamesDirtRC]

@@RCReviewChannel THank you

[@leonelmolinajr2]

It doesn’t look good when you can see the chassis hanging soo low.

[@RCReviewChannel]

I’ll see what I can do about that

[@robertlast4546]

Got my NWSD chassis #65 yesterday. My 5mm bolts don't thread into anything. We're yours threaded??? They're just pushed into the holes... anyone else have this issue?

[@PachezZ]

that low hanging chassis is such an eyesore... low profile gearbox and flat rails from hardware store would do just fine and would look better.

[@randall4411]

Its cool but , the frame rsils stick out like a sore thumb .

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yeah, it hangs low. I'll see what i can do about it.

[@eduardol.santana543]

Good steering links?

[@fredclements6843]

😅I had the same one when I was kid

[@modzilla74]

Needs a dually rear axle ..

[@modzilla74]

I know how real u like your rcs to look when u have the option. Its an rc now, thats cool. But i think the longer u have to look at it the more u will see alot of room for improvement. Maybe u will fix all the obvious issues. Or maybe its good enuf for what it is. Hmmmmmm

[@modzilla74]

Why does the chassis hang down so low? Should be nearly flush with the floor imo. Seams like its giving up a ton of potential . Meh!

[@durden.tyler537]

The chassis hanging down in the middle looks horrible

[@RCAdventurers]

Such a shame about the chassis being so low, completely detracts from realism looks, it would have been better using a flat chassis and using say a VFD or TRX transmission opposed to an old 3 gear SCX type gearbox, the chassis rails would put me off ever building one sadly. The chassis manufacturer should have designed this with that in mind, using a low profile tranny.

[@rcboys619]

trx4 looked better

[@RCReviewChannel]

That was the performer!

[@BANTAM53]

It is cool but not a fan of seeing the frame hanging down. There is enough room to tuck it up under. I mean what you pay for. I should of been hidden.

[@sailingzigzags6511]

Rails look terrible

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yeah, gotta be covered.

[@kravenkrawlhobby5438]

A real bait and switch with this one. Shared the chassis on the first video without knowing it looked like that. A bunch of people bought something that they are gonna be upset about. It doesn’t look good or scale with the chassis hanging that low. I gave a real 1:1 Winnebago away to my wife’s dad 2years ago and it didn’t look like that. Hope the guy made a bunch of money off an item people are going to be disappointed with

[@RCReviewChannel]

Your comment was well received until the 'bait and switch' video. The chassis was unpacked, photographed, and set up by the Winnebago body. A couple of Winnebagos with this chassis were also featured in the first video. Subsequent footage showed it being mounted while waiting on parts. So sharing as I learn and build and if you buy it by making assumptions on what it's finally gonna look like, that's on you. Take a couple minutes and Google the chassis at least and stay away from the blame/flame game.

[@Nerm78]

​@RCReviewChannel well put!

[@boduke9428]

​@@RCReviewChannelbut that was his first sentence, lol. Not sure what part of the comment was received before the first words.

[@PachezZ]

looks like few easy to design 3D printed parts and aliexpress leaf spring kit... no traction bar either...

[@kravenkrawlhobby5438]

@@RCReviewChannel you got a free chassis and got to help someone make a bunch of money. Not saying it’s a bad thing just a bad design. People rely on others experiences and information they are sharing so yeah I do feel it was a bait and switch. If you can’t see it I’m sorry for being so simple