rue_d_etropal Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 In latest copy of Continental Modeller, there is a review of a new HO radio control VW camper van in HO scale. Looks good, and I think the chassis unit could fit some 4mm scale cars. Anyone tried it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Not seen it yet but opens up all sorts of possibilities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Recomended price(I suppose subject to exchange rate) is under £100. Thatputs in in same start up price as Faller system, and you don't need to build the roads with a wire). Does not seem to be on importer's website, but certainly for sale from Germany on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2018 From about £88 on eBay https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362410034710 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 That looks good value and much easier to work witg compared to the Faller system. Only question for me is how realistic is the speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted August 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2018 Initially easier to install. But much more work to operate. Wonder how long it runs for? To me the more interesting aspect is batteries this small which could have model railway applications. The only currently available system is very expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 From about £88 on eBay https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362410034710 Hi, I can't seem to get that link to work from here? Has anyone else had issues with such? Thanks in anticipation kindest CME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2018 Just put 'Carson 1/87 vw' in eBay and it'll find loads, I only posted the cheapest I found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Thanks for the clarification Paul. I'm sure retailers/importers will cotton-on and start bringing them into the UK, thus reducing the price a tad?, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2018 I doubt the price will drop, several U.K. Stores sell Carson RC stuff so I'm sure it will be available soon but usually Germany is cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 Run time is about 35-40min , similar time to charge. I don't think you would be operating continally, especially at an exhibition, so it should last a morning, then recharge over lunch and run in afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 It's another progression, but it suffers from the same problem as most of the small vehicles, in that the starts and stops may be describes as 'aggressive ' . I think this is a characteristic of the motors start voltage or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted September 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) I had the pleasure of driving this in and out of the Oak Road Cat park today and it was lots of fun, even though it’s a bit of a novelty. Parallel parking went down a storm with people watching. Would I pay £90 for it? Probably not and it’s almost impossible to take apart and make it fit larger vehicles. Edited September 1, 2018 by scoobyra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted September 22, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 22, 2018 In latest copy of Continental Modeller, there is a review of a new HO radio control VW camper van in HO scale. Looks good, and I think the chassis unit could fit some 4mm scale cars. Anyone tried it? Yes http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/82968-niles-mostly-freelance-bodging-bench-turning-things-grey-again/page-27&do=findComment&comment=3182905 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Fascinating!! Am using the Faller system at present - any other vehicles added to the range or only the VW so far? I model HO so 'as bought' might suit me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmianmianm Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Massive necropost here. I bought the blue bus last year which I really like although the sound is just the engline turnover so while being ideal if it's idling, sounds naff in motion. Driving speed can be fine tuned to a slower more realistic speed with the controller on a flat surface and using 2 fingers to pinch the lever. The headlights are lovely and the model itself is beautifully decorated, with the interior visible. You would struggle to take this apart and adapt it to any other model, at the price it's not bad value as it comes in cheaper than the faller system and can be retro-added. I really enjoyed driving this into a yard, turning it round by 3-point turn, idling and exiting. The reason I am necroposting now is that, while the other vehicles in the range other than the buses had been a bit useless in terms of general non-gimmicky prototypes, there are some VW Beetles on the near horizon which will have some applications for everyday use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Turbo Racing minis are also nice for a modern-image user :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmianmianm Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Just another comment on this - the VW Beetle arrived today and that is a sheer joy to drive and use. It could be run on the smallest of layouts. There is (obvs) no sound but there are working lights and you can 4-point turn it in a space of about 4 inches. It'll probably do a U-ey in around the same space as well. The best thing for me is that it can be driven very very slowly which gets me past the issues I have traditionally always had with the Faller system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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