Tonka Winnebago RC Crawler - Installing a scale chassis in an iconic scale Tonka toy from the 1970s

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NWSD Chassis - www.nwscalerdesigns.com/product/nwsd-winneabago-warrior-conversion-kit-for-tonka/ Hobbywing Fusion Pro motor - alnk.to/eZHneJJ Axial SCX10 Pro portal axles at Amain - alnk.to/7Maj1ii Powerhobby Leaf spring adapters to mount AR44 and AR45 axles to NWSD leaf chassis - www.powerhobby.com/pages/search-results-page?q=leaf%20mounts&srsltid=AfmBOorFpYcVkLEjdNrp9n-hxUc__pisXEtE8HWeXmMSAzm50O49pkmH

[@Paul-wz1tm]

One of these floats around our rc group from time to time

[@trexslapfight]

Your enthusiasm is one of the favorite things about your channel. Keep up the good and positive work!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Gives me energy as well. Better than Red Bull!!

[@josephdesilva9400]

I’ve been wanting to do this after seeing them at horseman’s a couple years ago 👍 Amazingly I still have mine that was a hand me down. after surviving myself all 5 of my kids and avoiding yard sales and second hand stores lol . This kit is definitely on the books 😎

[@RCReviewChannel]

There you go. It will be a worthy next chapter for you Winnebago. There will be so much heritage and memories on your version.

[@JUMBOs-RC]

I love seeing RC vans and RVs out on the trails

[@RCReviewChannel]

Exactly! Often, the heavy vehicles move more realistically as well.

[@FunctionRC]

I bought the one at 11:04 lol shot him an offer WAY below 79.00 he took it it’s actually in very nice condition besides the rust you won’t see…. most of the lights are there fridge door is there diamond in the rough

[@markfehrenbach4204]

Very cool project. Can't wait to see the progress.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yessir. And will hopefully encourage other projects.

[@garypilkington2]

What a fun project! Wow! Thank you so much for posting this.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on Gary, Yeah, I was just going to post when I was done but I said, this journey is too good to not share now in the early stages.

[@garypilkington2]

@@RCReviewChannel Cool. That's the sort of semi-scale fun and whimsy I really like about the hobby!

[@johnskender4386]

i had a customer give me one as a "tip" after i completed a job for her years ago. i was telling her how me and my brother had one growing up and how much i loved it. i still have the one she gave me, it's in great shape and after seeing this video i realized i have the original dog.lol also i had no idea what the metal bar did for the lid. thanks for the detailed video

[@RCReviewChannel]

Stories like this make all this effort worthwhile. Actually, it was fun discovering this world of Tonka Winnebago and the RC convergence too.

[@MrDan1713]

I had one as a kid, and still have it.

[@RCReviewChannel]

So cool. That might be a keeper then in its current form

[@just.jose.youtube]

What a cool project! Can't wait to see more! :)

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Rrrrright?

[@KibsRC]

Oh I like your idea of meeting up out their next year with them. Makes me want to put one together and join you! 👍😀👍

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Do it!!!!!

[@hairypaulmm7wab195]

Very cool. I have an old Tonka car transporter that used to belong to my son, he is grown up and left home so the Tonka is now waiting to be converted to a working RC. Proper classic all steel truck and trailer, it's gonna be heavy but planning to install a brushless system and get some static model cars to put on the trailer. There is also a Tonka forklift but that project will have to wait a while. Already have a converted Harry Potter Weasley car with a Rlaarlo AMD12 chassis squeezed under it. All good fun to make something a little bit different. Looking forward to see Your build.

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RC projects make the world go round and round.

[@justinluczak5611]

My wife’s grandparents had one of these that she used to love playing with when she was a kid! The thing was in mint condition. About two years ago we were there visiting and one of my kids left it right behind our SUV rear tire and I backed right over it. I was so sad!

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RIP, wonderful toy. Tha is one unrepairable demise.

[@mcpheemotorcarshotrodshop]

I had one! Thing was super sturdy and lasted for years, but Mom sold it several years ago at a garage sale.

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It’s a shame they get sold at garage sales.

[@sagnhill]

I have my Winni just waiting for this conversion. I bought my Winni about 2 years ago. Now I need to start the conversion. Im going to scale and detail it.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yeahhhhh. The season for building is coming!!

[@RoKen_RC]

Love it. I might join you in the build.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Please do! www.nwscalerdesigns.com/product/nwsd-winneabago-warrior-conversion-kit-for-tonka/

[@RoKen_RC]

@@RCReviewChannelI got one! So looks like I’m in for the build!

[@geoffjewkes6887]

I love it !!!!! Im in the uk..... bit there is a near mint condition one that he will post to here but will be nearly 400 dollars in total....... tempted 😂😂😂 What have you done ! 😂😂

[@RCReviewChannel]

Oh man, oh man. Let's see it. I'm trying to spread the addiction worldwide. :)

[@dub2536]

Very cool video. ty. Happy trails!

[@RCReviewChannel]

So much fun and all the discovery is motivating.

[@dub2536]

@@RCReviewChannel IMO it is certainly a creative form of art. Especially when cars which are one of a kind are created by artist's such as yourself.

[@davidrivero7943]

Way cool . Neighbor Eastern Pilot had same identical real rig . Avocado Green, 1972 ? lol

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yeah, this was the iconic color of this vehicle.

[@AllInRc1971]

I bought an Indian at an Orlando Rc Swap last year. Wife has been dying to get me to build it. Looked at a few hundred of my rigs to see what would work. Landed on a 6s Typhon parts car. Building another ExoBouncer now and the Winni is def next.

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Sounds like you are a builder with a massive collection and an understanding wife. Good luck on the build!!!!!!!!

[@AllInRc1971]

@@RCReviewChannel lol. All while restoring 27 HPI RS4 nitros. I caught your nitro comment watching the video again.

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[@AllInRc1971]

@@RCReviewChannel That build is amazing. It it me or do you want to send him some MIP drivers. I do. lol

[@LostHate]

I had that exact one as a kid.

[@BANTAM53]

Bought one years ago and been slowly working on it. Dud my owe custom chassis.

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A worthy project for sure.

[@alantaylor353]

So cool.!! 👍 👍 👍

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That's what he said.

[@postalacidity]

That looks like a NWSD chassis, made by Corwin. I have his BBV5 chassis I'm using to build a C1 comp truck on leafs.

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It sure is. Corwin is gifted for sure. I'm getting more vehicles from him in the near future.

[@emory442]

Will be following this, but I think I'd go with a Clodbuster style build

[@rc-ingaroundamerica8792]

I bought my Winnie last year, but I went the Ole patina route an got mine from a guy in Chicago for about 60, still deciding what rc route im going with mine

[@RCReviewChannel]

Winter project!!!!

[@rc-ingaroundamerica8792]

Lol, I was thinking drift or lowrider, lmao

[@EriMCardenasRC]

no wonder why i frequently find these on sale in Marketplace

[@RCReviewChannel]

Rrrright? Has quite a following.

[@truetech4158]

I have one of those rv tonka unsteerable raised skateboards. Make a solid remote control steerable version for sure. Hide a portable radio in it.

[@RCReviewChannel]

I like where your head is at.

[@robertlast4546]

Funny, Just watched the video. The Ebay listing you showed with 1 bid Is ME I hope the video doesn't launch the price sky high.😁🤣 It's ok I have one already.

[@Ivebeenhad]

These things don’t need no stinking chassis. They’re built like big metal bricks, grab some axles and go build. Mine carries its own spare batteries, and our water bottles on hikes. A ton of fun to drive. edit: I used a 775 Summit brushed motor instead of the smaller 540/550 can, because I planned on it carrying the cargo but I don’t think you really need that overkill after all, a center skid plate is essential. RC Life is Good.

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Good ideas and direction.

[@small.and.even.smaller]

This project looks funny. We'll see what comes of it.....

[@RCReviewChannel]

It's so different and fun. Cool part of rc

[@charlesbBeasley]

There is something wrong with your links with a chassis kit where else can I find the chassis kit for the Winnebago

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www.nwscalerdesigns.com/product/nwsd-winneabago-warrior-conversion-kit-for-tonka/

[@nickarnup9299]

I just cut on of these Winnebagos done for a 6x6 build

[@RCReviewChannel]

OMG, They can be cut, sanded welded. Great platform.

[@awretchedslug]

It’s the crystal ship! 😂 needs a mini smoke machine with roof exhaust

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Crystal meth from Breaking Good?

[@ricksimmons347]

I have a full size one im restoring

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I reckon that's a bit more work

[@kenkuczek610]

I have four Winnebago all waiting for conversion. Don't like them up high. Best ones look slammed like DC everyday.

[@boduke9428]

Has anyone tried turning the big tonka dump truck into a RC truck?

[@JmanRc]

Ya thats cool make it look like the breaking bad van and character that be cool.. have a smoke machine or something in it for smoke coming out windows possibility s are end less....

[@RCReviewChannel]

Endless possibilities indeed. Such a cool project and hobby! Only time and money are the enemies. :)

[@astridsactionrc545]

I built mine years ago. I mounted everything to the body. No customer chassis needed.

[@RCReviewChannel]

As mentioned in the video, nothing is required in the build since the options are endless. What suspension are your running? Leaf springs or coil? Motor you are running? Any photos or videos?

[@rickhero2111]

13 pounds? Sweet! But are we gonna lift it, brah?

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Lifted brah. Bran new 1972.

[@rickhero2111]

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[@bbbbbbmmmmmmm]

I HAD ONE OF THESE AS A CHILD AND IT WAS AWESOME , BUT JUST LIKE ALL MY OTHER TONKA TRUCKS AND TOYS JUST SEEMED TO DISAPEAR ON ME . ( YA I LEARNED LATER IN LIFE THAT DAD THREW ALL THEM AWAY ) THANKS DAD , I COULD BE VERY VERY RICH BUTTTTTTTTT NOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!

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RRRRRRRIGHT?

[@ellencampbell4976]

price of these just went up

[@RCReviewChannel]

Supply and demand on Fleabay. :)

[@toadady]

actually the rusted out ones look better as a conversion,

[@RCReviewChannel]

Some patina is great.

[@jimsn9624]

I built one of these about three years ago. It’s awesome but she is too heavy.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Just ran my 19 lb vehicle and it is incredible. I'll have a lot of video and advice to make these beasts dance!!!

[@toolbaggers]

Lets see top speed record

[@RCReviewChannel]

We do have the motors for the task. :)

[@Lokithefeline]

cool as it is, 250 bucks for bare chassis is rediculous.

[@RCReviewChannel]

It's priced similarly to their LCG chassis kits because it is the same manufacturer and level of quality.

[@ninthislandrc]

Oops

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lost comment?

[@JasonGunn418]

So, you never install anything, just talk, and show more items to buy. But never do any work like the title says.... CLICKBAIT. I just unsubscribed.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Never!!