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RC BSG Landram project

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:12 pm
by groupleaderzeta
I am thinking of converting my spare spygear ATV 360 into a landram. It would be radio controlled and have a cam behind the drivers windshield. Using the headset you would see what the driver would see if you were in his seat.

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Most likely I will do the cargo version, I can always add the turret later.
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Re: LandRam

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:57 pm
by Cylon-Knight
What size would it be, and what would a "ball park" cost be?

Re: LandRam

Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:13 pm
by groupleaderzeta
Cylon-Knight wrote:What size would it be, and what would a "ball park" cost be?
around 13 inches long, 7 1/2 inches wide, and about 6 inches tall (without turret)

just a paper mockup..
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COST: well if I factor in the going rate for the ATV-360, my labor and parts. probably be in the neighborhood of $200-$300, won't be sure until the project is done.

check out ebay for ATV-360, they range from $100-$250

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WILD-PLANET-RAD ... 3a7c700988

Re: LandRam

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:02 pm
by groupleaderzeta
Hello everyone,
I have decided to build a Special RC Landram from the classic battlestar galactica TV show.

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I will be using a Spygear ATV-360 toy as a starting point.

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About the ATV-360..
ATV 360 Spy Gear Spy Video by Wild Planet. It isn

Re: RC BSG Landram project

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:29 pm
by groupleaderzeta
I have made a bit of progress on the ram project. Minor setbacks of weather (its been in the 20's here) and family. So here I will show what progress has been made. The chassis has been set on hold until weather temp comes up to at least 40. I still have many details to add to the body but the overall shape is done. Many thanks to Revell-Fan of Zealot hobby forum for the templates, extra pics and the ID plate.

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Re: RC BSG Landram project

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:12 am
by Red Eye
Wow, love it so far!

Re: RC BSG Landram project

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:15 am
by groupleaderzeta
A little more detail added

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Re: RC BSG Landram project

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:36 am
by Red Eye
:loveit: again.

Re: RC BSG Landram project

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:24 am
by groupleaderzeta
Added more details.

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Currently working on the bumps over the windshield on the roof, the round vent on the back, and the hood thing.

When these are done, I would say major details are done and clean up begins to ready for paint

Re: RC BSG Landram project

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 12:02 pm
by Cylon-Knight
Look at you go! BUT... can it drive yet?

Re: RC BSG Landram project

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 2:12 pm
by groupleaderzeta
Nope, maybe by the time you get your armour done.

Re: RC BSG Landram project

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:33 pm
by Cylon-Knight
It's a race. :P

Re: RC BSG Landram project

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 3:34 pm
by groupleaderzeta
OK, CK, The ram body build is slowing down and the weather is getting better. SO I expect my chassis will be driving by friday. :grin:

Re: RC BSG Landram project

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:58 am
by groupleaderzeta
major detailing is done, just need to do minor tweaks and small details.

here are a couple more pics. hopfully by this weekend I will have a vid of it moving around.

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Re: RC BSG Landram project

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:20 am
by Red Eye
Great attention to detail.

Keep up your great work!