I am not an RC person but I'm 67 yrs old and remember these slide in campers very well. You sir did an unbelievably realistic build. Boys simply never grow up, we just need most expensive toys. i really enjoyed this video.
I wish I had the time to build something like that. I could do it, but too much going on in my life. I have plenty of experience in working with styrene, wood and metals. My hat is off to you sir. It is always good to see a fellow modeler showing off his talent. Sadly as I get older, my fingers are starting to protest working on such projects.
We traveled across the country in one of these back in 72. As far as the mounting dad had a 3/4 ton and the I remember there was a steel angle that's was mounted inside the bed and came up over the top of the bed out about a foot or, and had turn buckles attached to that. Forgot to mention NO A/C pop always went old school, you haven't lived till you spend 2 weeks on the coast of Texas living in one.
Thank you for building and showing us these great caravans. I also think that you shouldn't risk falling over with such luggage on the loading area. On trips with other drivers, I unfortunately had to realize that others only see scalers and crawlers as toys and ram into my car without restraint and grin at the same time. Because I have also torn off a few wing mirrors, aerials and scale elements myself off-road, I now leave them off my models. I've subscribed to your channel so I don't miss any of your videos. -[8-D
I love the scale detail that you have put into each of the campers. You’ve got to be the first that’s done it. Stick with it and don’t let go. I remember back in 1989 I had a Tamaya Blackfoot that I had basically ruined with a terrible paint job, but it still ran great, it has a 10 tooth pinion gear, and with a 550 motor you can do some serious pulling, but the gearbox differential will give out. I Fabricated a trailer out of the plastic that you buy at the counter in the hobby store, I bought gray metal beams, some flat plastic panel pieces to make the wheel well and a ball and clevis set up for the hitch on the back of the Blackfoot. I made myself a trailer that was scale from the trailers that I could see at the marina down from where I lived at the time in oyster Bay, New York. Are used for landing gear from Dubrow model, airplane wheels for the tires nowadays there are much better choices. But I was able to Design and fabricate a boat trailer with no planning. I just begin cutting pieces CA glueing The pieces together to make the trailer. I remember bringing back to show it off to the proprietor at Gold Coast hobbies in Glen Cove New York and someone offered to buy it the entire set up from me right there on the spot for $400.. Don’t stop see if you can get these into hobby stores.
Oh geez man those campers are insanely impressive! 73k views...... I think you need to do more camper videos. I would love to see some time lapse footage of the build process. You've got a new subscriber. Aloha from maui! 😎🤙🏽
My dad had a slide in camper for our 73 F350 super camper special. Our ladder was closer to the back wall. Just enough room for a aluminum folding chair. Pretty darn cool.
Wow reminds me of my rig in the 80s ,we had the overhead camper on our 75 f250 ,pulling a small trailer from ca to Colorado elk & deer hunting ,4 X out to our camp ,unhook the camper and hunt out of the truck or on foot ❤️👍
I am just getting in to the hobby, and I must say its a very addicting hobby! Started with a Traxxas Bigfoot, then a TRX4 hightrail F150, then a 4x4 Slash, and an Atlas 4x4 Powerwagon coming this week. Absolutely awesome work, those campers look amazing!
Wow that is just so cool, the best I’ve ever seen. Outstanding job the detail wow that’s awesome. Sure appreciate you sharing I will be watching for more.
These are honestly f**kin awesome! You should post the price. Charge what you want to charge for a fully finished product. People are cheap, people are broke, people flank out. Thats just how it is, but when people with money see quality, they'll understand and pay your price. Not everyone has money for the hobby at this level. Some can't afford it so they save up, but if you can charge a flat flee AND then more for custom things, I think you'll make good money! Sell to whoever can afford it! It might not be a full-time business but it's good practice for you and extra money on the side. Personally I think your work is beautiful! I personally can't afford it but I'd at least save up if you had a base price! Charge at least half or enough to cover the materials up front so if they flank out, at least you won't lose money, just time. (Which is still valuable tbh.) Bur IMO opinion, you should be selling these. I would... but that's just me.
Thanks man! It's almost impossible to ship this thing. It's very delicate. Also they are very time consuming and I just don't have time to make them on a regular basis.
@@westernsharpie not sure what all you go through to make it but I’m sure it’s not easy. If you can come up with a price that makes you feel like doing it lol I’d be interested. Is the materials expensive I mean once you add all the details ur time is gonna be consuming on it to id say especially to come out like urs. I’m sure I’d be ok with whatever price you come up with. Just hope it would ship without getting broke
@@oldscoolcooldiecast1879 Ya the shipping is the other obstacle. This would not do well due to the delicate nature. I do have a price in mind. I've sold one already to an RV dealer, but say you saw it on ebay, what would you spend? Don't worry i wont be offended, just spit out a number lol.
Hello from France 🇫🇷 We do not have much of those IRL, but yours look exactly as real as we could imagine! And riding with heavy body is very pleasant for the skill it need and the huge difference with an usual rock crawler that go everywhere without mind it before. Well done I love it 🎉
Two times I have started scratch building slide in campers in styrene and both times I stopped as the scale just wasn't correct. Obviously 3D printing is the way to go but I do not have one as of yet. Both of yours are very nice, the attention to detail is phenomenal! I've always wanted to put an interior in the camper that I build. No, it would not do well on the trails but then again I would never want to have it tip over and destroy it! 😊 What surprises me is you choose to use a lexan body instead of a hard body. I think a hard body would really set it off because of the additional detail that you get plus you could put a full interior and an opening hood with engine compartment. Regardless, as always, beautiful build!
Actually the first camper I build was before i got a 3d printer. It's on my channel somewhere. The shell is mostly basswood and styrene. Its the only camper that has a full interior. I didn't actually choose the lexan body, thats how it came from the factory. It's pretty detailed for lexan. Thats all that is available. If I could have made a custom printed body I would have been able to have a full dept camper, but i would probably need a different chassis. Seems like opening a can of worms so I left the truck alone. It was easier to just make the camper shallow and put curtains on the windows. Appreciate the comment 👍
Hey man how you been doing are right it's been awhile since I have trying to get to talk to you. And your builds are awesome man keep up the amazing work
That's fantasticly accurate ! Great job 👍🏻 I don't know why you would rock crawl with that nicely made camper. I thought you were going to "drive out to your favorite place to go camping"?! Lol I'd like to see you take it down some dirt roads, nothing too hairy to see the suspension "work" . Again, fantastic job !
Hola mi Amigo como estas , eres un hombre muy detallista , el realismo es increible gran obra maestra muchas gracias por tú tiempo y esfuerzo saludos desde Panama city
I was just watching one of your older videos from 4 years ago. Didn't realize how long ago you started with these campers. I would definitely be interested in some panels to build my own. Hit me up on a price. I know I wouldn't be able to do it as much Justice as you have with the scale. Detail but I really want one.
Absolutely awesome brother these are beyond cool I have recently been bitten by the scale bug and am becoming heavily affected lol scale is so much fun
Very cool, impressive detail… I’ve got the same Traxxas truck and didn’t like the severe body rolling (even without a camper on the back..😅) I adapted a rear sway bar to the rear and what a difference it made….completely different handling rig.
That’s Insane!!!! That’s Not Just A Few Pieces Glued Together, Thats Legit A Mini Camper!!! So Scale, So Detailed….So Perfect!!!
Appreciate it, thanks for watching!
But what about the inside? Scale fidelity is the ultimate goal of model builders.
@@justanotherguy469 Not this one, but i have one that does, thanks
It is really amazing -
@@harddocs Post a link where? I don't get it
What wonderfully created campers. I'm 60 years old and when I was a kid these were at their peak of popularity. Brings back great memories !!!! 🙂
Glad to hear! Thanks 😊
I am not an RC person but I'm 67 yrs old and remember these slide in campers very well. You sir did an unbelievably realistic build. Boys simply never grow up, we just need most expensive toys. i really enjoyed this video.
Thats very nice of you, thanks! Yes I refuse to grow up.
I wish I had the time to build something like that. I could do it, but too much going on in my life. I have plenty of experience in working with styrene, wood and metals. My hat is off to you sir. It is always good to see a fellow modeler showing off his talent. Sadly as I get older, my fingers are starting to protest working on such projects.
Yes
Yes you need lots of time and some steady hands. I'm sure eventually i'll get the shakes too one day. Thanks for the comment sir!
I saw the thumbnail and thought it was a real vehicle. Absolutely insane work
Nice to hear, thanks for watching!
Wow i thought it was real campers before i clicked on the video, youre good
Many thanks!
It's a great camper.
Seeing this makes me want to go camping.😊
Looks like a real campers.
Thanks Kou
Freak'n INSANE detail man! GREAT job!!
Thanks man 👍
At 16:57 it looks like a real rig! Great job on the details. Good time to be a kid in the 70's.
Thanks!
We traveled across the country in one of these back in 72. As far as the mounting dad had a 3/4 ton and the I remember there was a steel angle that's was mounted inside the bed and came up over the top of the bed out about a foot or, and had turn buckles attached to that. Forgot to mention NO A/C pop always went old school, you haven't lived till you spend 2 weeks on the coast of Texas living in one.
Nice! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for building and showing us these great caravans. I also think that you shouldn't risk falling over with such luggage on the loading area. On trips with other drivers, I unfortunately had to realize that others only see scalers and crawlers as toys and ram into my car without restraint and grin at the same time. Because I have also torn off a few wing mirrors, aerials and scale elements myself off-road, I now leave them off my models. I've subscribed to your channel so I don't miss any of your videos.
-[8-D
Appreciate it thank you friend.
Incredible work,your campers turned out great 👌🏻😎
Many thanks
1 of the coolest model campers I've ever Seen, absolutely brilliant job, love it ❤🍻🍻🍻🇦🇺🇳🇿🤝😎👍🦘🦘🦘
Thanks for the compliment! 👍
I love the scale detail that you have put into each of the campers. You’ve got to be the first that’s done it. Stick with it and don’t let go. I remember back in 1989 I had a Tamaya Blackfoot that I had basically ruined with a terrible paint job, but it still ran great, it has a 10 tooth pinion gear, and with a 550 motor you can do some serious pulling, but the gearbox differential will give out. I Fabricated a trailer out of the plastic that you buy at the counter in the hobby store, I bought gray metal beams, some flat plastic panel pieces to make the wheel well and a ball and clevis set up for the hitch on the back of the Blackfoot. I made myself a trailer that was scale from the trailers that I could see at the marina down from where I lived at the time in oyster Bay, New York. Are used for landing gear from Dubrow model, airplane wheels for the tires nowadays there are much better choices. But I was able to Design and fabricate a boat trailer with no planning. I just begin cutting pieces CA glueing The pieces together to make the trailer. I remember bringing back to show it off to the proprietor at Gold Coast hobbies in Glen Cove New York and someone offered to buy it the entire set up from me right there on the spot for $400.. Don’t stop see if you can get these into hobby stores.
Many thanks
Takes me back to my childhood in the 70s
Was before my time but I was a great time for camping and exploring without technology.
Oh geez man those campers are insanely impressive! 73k views...... I think you need to do more camper videos. I would love to see some time lapse footage of the build process.
You've got a new subscriber. Aloha from maui! 😎🤙🏽
So so so awesome! Great attention to detail! Fantastic job!!!!!!!! 👍🏼😎👍🏼
Thanks a bunch!
My dad had a slide in camper for our 73 F350 super camper special.
Our ladder was closer to the back wall. Just enough room for a aluminum folding chair.
Pretty darn cool.
That is awesome!
Always loved the old Ford trucks!
Same here!
Wow reminds me of my rig in the 80s ,we had the overhead camper on our 75 f250 ,pulling a small trailer from ca to Colorado elk & deer hunting ,4 X out to our camp ,unhook the camper and hunt out of the truck or on foot ❤️👍
Thanks for sharing!
Yo bro, wow nice camper!!! TRX4 forever!
Yes Trx for the win!
@@westernsharpie Come see my trx4 team
We've come a long way baby,, awesome build .very talented my friend.
Many thanks!
Those are absolutely fantastic! I grew up camping in one exactly like that Vanguard.
Cool, thanks for sharing!
It's needs a satellite dish and a fishing boat with a trailer.
Very very cool !
That would look mighty fine I agree!
Incredible builds! Very impressive. I have an Alaskan camper and really want to make one for my rig.
Cool! Thanks for watching
Wow....some people are just gifted perfectionist and this is clearly one of them. Beautiful job!
Thanks! Glad you liked it 😎
The yellow striped one you nailed ..just like the one we had in1975. And it went in a Scottsdale 2500.
Thanks friend!
Wow! Those look incredible ❤
Thank you!
Those look amazing! Great job!
Many thanks!
maybe put a scale dirt bike on the front bumper, would help with weight distribution and would def be scale! beautiful job!
If there was a spot for one that would look the part, I agree 😎
Amazing detail! You're skill is evident in the quality of your work!
Thank you very much!
Definitely the coolest things ive seen in rc crawling in a while! Cheers from Newfoundland Canada!
Great to hear bi! From the complete other side of the country
Fantastic work💯👍👍 , Best model campers I've ever seen 😎,
Thanks Herbie!
This second version is also very nice, I still like all the details, it's really very good work. Great outdoor test. Bravo 👍
Thanks Pascal 😎
Wow just beautiful dude, love the lights outstanding job 👍👍😎
Appreciate it, thanks!
I am just getting in to the hobby, and I must say its a very addicting hobby! Started with a Traxxas Bigfoot, then a TRX4 hightrail F150, then a 4x4 Slash, and an Atlas 4x4 Powerwagon coming this week. Absolutely awesome work, those campers look amazing!
Sure is! Thanks for watching
Sharp clean construction, just beautiful . Thanks for sharing
Many thanks!
That’s amazing! Best looking scale camper I’ve seen!
Many thanks!
That is outstanding! You have way more patience than I do sir. Your attention to detail is amazing! Excellent excellent job 👍🍻🍻
Without patience this would never be possible, it did drive me crazy on multiple occasions. Thanks!
@@westernsharpie you’re absolutely correct and I completely believe it! You do excellent work! My hat off to you sir
@@NEO-RC Thanks again! 😊
Wow buddy those are amazing....its bringing me way back...
You and me both!
Wow that is just so cool, the best I’ve ever seen. Outstanding job the detail wow that’s awesome. Sure appreciate you sharing I will be watching for more.
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!
Most awesome detail. Yeah, a little tighter on the springs. Body roll was the only thing kinda pulling on it.
Thanks Gary. Yes it would probably help a wee bit I agree!
Wow! Just wow, incredible
Thanks!
Looks great. Was going to do a camper trailer. But maybe ill look into more classic motor home style buikd.
Ya i think these are a little easier, no suspension, axles, wheels etc. Thanks!
These are honestly f**kin awesome! You should post the price. Charge what you want to charge for a fully finished product. People are cheap, people are broke, people flank out. Thats just how it is, but when people with money see quality, they'll understand and pay your price. Not everyone has money for the hobby at this level. Some can't afford it so they save up, but if you can charge a flat flee AND then more for custom things, I think you'll make good money! Sell to whoever can afford it! It might not be a full-time business but it's good practice for you and extra money on the side. Personally I think your work is beautiful! I personally can't afford it but I'd at least save up if you had a base price! Charge at least half or enough to cover the materials up front so if they flank out, at least you won't lose money, just time. (Which is still valuable tbh.) Bur IMO opinion, you should be selling these. I would... but that's just me.
Thanks man! It's almost impossible to ship this thing. It's very delicate. Also they are very time consuming and I just don't have time to make them on a regular basis.
You are a very talented man, you do some great work, glad you are in the hobby.
Thank you so much 😀
Amazing details Wished they was on the market for sale 😂 I can remember camping in these actually comfortable to stay in especially in bad weather
They were everywhere at one time. Thanks for the comment. Just curious what would you be willing to pay for it?
@@westernsharpie not sure what all you go through to make it but I’m sure it’s not easy. If you can come up with a price that makes you feel like doing it lol I’d be interested. Is the materials expensive I mean once you add all the details ur time is gonna be consuming on it to id say especially to come out like urs. I’m sure I’d be ok with whatever price you come up with. Just hope it would ship without getting broke
@@oldscoolcooldiecast1879 Ya the shipping is the other obstacle. This would not do well due to the delicate nature. I do have a price in mind. I've sold one already to an RV dealer, but say you saw it on ebay, what would you spend? Don't worry i wont be offended, just spit out a number lol.
Amazing as always! Glad to your content again!
Thanks Eric!
Hello from France 🇫🇷
We do not have much of those IRL, but yours look exactly as real as we could imagine! And riding with heavy body is very pleasant for the skill it need and the huge difference with an usual rock crawler that go everywhere without mind it before.
Well done I love it 🎉
Merci! 😊
Man that looks great! Definitely scale, super cool. Huge thumbs up!
Appreciate it, thanks for watching!
Absolutely amazing campers!!!
Thank you!
Excellent camper creations Bravo Zulu
Thank you Tom!
Outstanding work, ❤️🔥, 👊
Thank you!
Very realistic!! Great workmanship 👍👍 Definitely an intense ending to the video!! 👍👍👍
At least it woulda rolled into those fluffy leaves. Thanks for compliment!
Two times I have started scratch building slide in campers in styrene and both times I stopped as the scale just wasn't correct. Obviously 3D printing is the way to go but I do not have one as of yet. Both of yours are very nice, the attention to detail is phenomenal! I've always wanted to put an interior in the camper that I build. No, it would not do well on the trails but then again I would never want to have it tip over and destroy it! 😊
What surprises me is you choose to use a lexan body instead of a hard body. I think a hard body would really set it off because of the additional detail that you get plus you could put a full interior and an opening hood with engine compartment. Regardless, as always, beautiful build!
Actually the first camper I build was before i got a 3d printer. It's on my channel somewhere. The shell is mostly basswood and styrene. Its the only camper that has a full interior. I didn't actually choose the lexan body, thats how it came from the factory. It's pretty detailed for lexan. Thats all that is available. If I could have made a custom printed body I would have been able to have a full dept camper, but i would probably need a different chassis. Seems like opening a can of worms so I left the truck alone. It was easier to just make the camper shallow and put curtains on the windows. Appreciate the comment 👍
Those are absolutely insane! I built a trailer and sourcing scale material was exhausting!
Tell me about it. Lots of that haha. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful craftsmanship
Many thanks!
Awning would look cool too. THAT is Amazing. Great Work.
Ya that is something that would make it look even better i agree. Thanks!
I wish I was as talented as you when it comes to Super Detailed Scale World! Dude You Rock!!! You're the f and Jimi Hendrix of the RC world
Appreciate it, thanks! 😊
Hey man how you been doing are right it's been awhile since I have trying to get to talk to you. And your builds are awesome man keep up the amazing work
Thanks William!
That's fantasticly accurate ! Great job 👍🏻
I don't know why you would rock crawl with that nicely made camper. I thought you were going to "drive out to your favorite place to go camping"?! Lol
I'd like to see you take it down some dirt roads, nothing too hairy to see the suspension "work" .
Again, fantastic job !
I would never crawl with it to a point it would flip and yes down a logging road would look great. Thanks for the comment!
Awesome campers. I used HVAC foil tape to replace the faux chrome tailgate strips. It stays forever.
Right, I have a roll somewhere. Thanks!
I like the great detail Tonou! keep up the fine work
Thank you Dr Pickle! Who is this exactly. JEGJI?
Absolutely beautiful. Your attention to detail is impeccable. I absolutely love it. And you should be very proud.
Many thanks! I'm very proud of this build 😊
A cool Scale trail/camping setup video would be amazing looking with 1 of those camper shells❤❤❤
Thanks! Yeah no kidding 😎
Man that looks sick. And your testing ground is perfect.
Thanks Sean!
Hola mi Amigo como estas , eres un hombre muy detallista , el realismo es increible gran obra maestra muchas gracias por tú tiempo y esfuerzo saludos desde Panama city
Thank you!
Just exquisite work my friend!
Glad you like it!
I was just watching one of your older videos from 4 years ago. Didn't realize how long ago you started with these campers. I would definitely be interested in some panels to build my own. Hit me up on a price. I know I wouldn't be able to do it as much Justice as you have with the scale. Detail but I really want one.
Send me a message on my fb page. Thanks!
These are amazing awesome work I have been wanting to try a camper like this looking for a fun build challenge
Thanks bud, hopefully its inspired you to build one! You've got some talent over there as well.
@@westernsharpie thank you very much my friend
Amazing work! Looks and functions Awesome!
Thank you!
Awesome awesome awesome video wow would love to have one for my pickup wow
Thanks!
Love it, again appreciate the video I’ll be back watching for more. Well until the next time peace and chicken grease 😁👋👋😎
Awesome! Thanks for watching friend!
WOW amazing looks so realistic
Many thanks!
The attention to detail is pretty awesome, looks amazing
Many thanks!
Dude that's awesome I love them my dad had a the winnebago slide in camper
Cool~ Thanks for watching
Amazing work! Love them!
Thanks!
Amazing stuff!! Thank you! Very precise and professional!!
Appreciate it, thanks friend!
Man brother you have some awesome talent
I appreciate that!
I had those same Weld wheels on my '99 f250, authentic!!
Nice! Ya classic looking wheel
Just amazing, not much more I can say 👍
Thanks brother!
Absolutely awesome brother these are beyond cool I have recently been bitten by the scale bug and am becoming heavily affected lol scale is so much fun
Good to hear. I hope this has inspired people to build. Thanks!
Beautiful eye candy
Thanks Jose!
Great job , this camper is wonderfull 👍👍
Thanks!
OMG my Uncle had that Truck an Camper when i was a Kid. hehe
Awesome, thanks James!
Man, they look sick. I love it.🤪👍🤙
Many thanks!
These are awesome! Great job! Wow!
Thanks so much!
Amazing works man, wish I had your patience and materials😂
Many thanks
That is really cool. Good freaking job 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Very cool, impressive detail…
I’ve got the same Traxxas truck and didn’t like the severe body rolling (even without a camper on the back..😅) I adapted a rear sway bar to the rear and what a difference it made….completely different handling rig.
Yes goes with the territory of having more lift. Thanks for watching!
👍🏼👍🏼Dude, those are amazing ! Excellent work, the details are insane.
Did I hear you drop an
f bomb?😂 lol
Nope, you're definitely hearing things lol. Thanks for the comment!
Ultra nice and absolutly perfect 👍👍👍
Many thanks!
So beautiful 😍
Congratulations ❤️🔥
Great work 👏 👍
Thank you!
When's the next baja surf trip ! Pack up the boards up top and head south ! Great work !
Thank you!
Beautiful rig.
Thank you Phillip!
Excellent work! I have been wanting to make one for my trx4m low trail build.
You should!
Thats so incredibly neat
Glad you liked it!
Very nice job
🔵🔵🔵🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍🔵🔵🔵
Thank you Carlos!
Wooow, splendid video, my friend 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thanks for watching!
This looks fantastic 👍👍👍
Thanks mate!