Lone-wolf Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 I had been considering getting the FTX unitrak 1/18th Unimog style truck but having placed order for a cross 1/10th loaded Unimog, i now find im looking at the rock van as an interesting rig, they seem to get a huge amount of love on Youtube. There is 2 versions, the original single speed and the newer 2 speed model however i rather fancy the original in the kit form as this comes with weights for the beadlock wheels, it has the older smaller motor but this is super cheap to upgrade, do i need the 2 speed, i sort of think not. Im not in a rush for this so lets have some input from people that may already have this model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 I do see me getting the Rock van, been watching lots of video and can see any reason no to have one might even get the 2 speed Evo and add wheel weights at later date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 What 1 is the Rock Van ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Parts should be easy enough to source as it looks like a stretched outback mini 2.0, those shocks are poor so id pop them high on the to-do list mate i do like the look of them to be honest and the mini 2.0 was a good little truck, keep us posted on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 2 hours ago, Stormbringer said: What 1 is the Rock Van ? This, the newer evo has all metal gears, 2 speed metal transmission https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/ftx-outback-mini-xp-1-18-evo-van-trail-rtr-metal-grey-1354509 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 1 hour ago, Gaz! said: Parts should be easy enough to source as it looks like a stretched outback mini 2.0, those shocks are poor so id pop them high on the to-do list mate i do like the look of them to be honest and the mini 2.0 was a good little truck, keep us posted on this one. I can see me getting one but after the amount i spent on the Cross Unimog it will have to wait a few weeks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Thx mate yeh it does look smart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 Going to order the rock van Evo at weekend should be a nice rig for my wife to use and for me to have a tinker with 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Cool mate and enjoy when it arrives 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 Evo van ordered, should be here Tuesday 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 looks smart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 The FTX branded Rock van Evo arrived late today, looks ace and full spec portals 2 speed and lovely rebrand flysky radio, some pics of it side by side with K5 blazer, my wife thinks the van is ace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I think they complement each other well and will look good running together 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 I think I will be getting the Unitrak Evo soon, pretty impressed with these models 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptime Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 (edited) Got my Rock van EVO the weekend gone, bloody love it! It actually climbs better than my modded Power Wagon!! That was a bit of a shocker :'D made mine a Yota cos those stripes. Deffo gonna want longer shocks, doe anybody know if Injora/Treal fit? Was into the axle mounted servo mod but, seen online that that restricts suss travel.. The tyres are great, I can actually get them to squeal!!! An I think the climbing ability might be due to the wheels, or the bigger motor :'D One thing I'm deffo doing is a trailer to make it a tow van for my FMS's So anybody know of a tow hitch that fits? been on Injora an most of thiers seem to be for traxxis, will they fit? Any help appreciated. They're sold out now as well as all the upgrades so, seems like they're getting popular. P.S only gripe is it has bushings, I think every thing else is metal though? Jonathan Edited February 27 by Naptime 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 3 hours ago, Naptime said: Got my Rock van EVO the weekend gone, bloody love it! It actually climbs better than my modded Power Wagon!! That was a bit of a shocker :'D made mine a Yota cos those stripes. Deffo gonna want longer shocks, doe anybody know if Injora/Treal fit? Was into the axle mounted servo mod but, seen online that that restricts suss travel.. The tyres are great, I can actually get them to squeal!!! An I think the climbing ability might be due to the wheels, or the bigger motor :'D One thing I'm deffo doing is a trailer to make it a tow van for my FMS's So anybody know of a tow hitch that fits? been on Injora an most of thiers seem to be for traxxis, will they fit? Any help appreciated. They're sold out now as well as all the upgrades so, seems like they're getting popular. P.S only gripe is it has bushings, I think every thing else is metal though? Jonathan They are great, cant help on the towbar, as for bushings at least they dont rust and seize up after a wet run and yes all gears are metal.....unlike the FCX18 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 18 hours ago, Naptime said: Got my Rock van EVO the weekend gone, bloody love it! It actually climbs better than my modded Power Wagon!! That was a bit of a shocker :'D made mine a Yota cos those stripes. Deffo gonna want longer shocks, doe anybody know if Injora/Treal fit? Was into the axle mounted servo mod but, seen online that that restricts suss travel.. The tyres are great, I can actually get them to squeal!!! An I think the climbing ability might be due to the wheels, or the bigger motor :'D One thing I'm deffo doing is a trailer to make it a tow van for my FMS's So anybody know of a tow hitch that fits? been on Injora an most of thiers seem to be for traxxis, will they fit? Any help appreciated. They're sold out now as well as all the upgrades so, seems like they're getting popular. P.S only gripe is it has bushings, I think every thing else is metal though? Jonathan If you can get a pic of the inside of the rear bumper, might be easier to guide you, the Traxxas/injora etc. hitch for the trx4m is a simple fitment and would only require 2 small holes to be made in your rear bumper to accommodate the hitch, if you want any specific pics of the Traxxas or Injora hitches, let me know, i have both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptime Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Will do, had a little look an theres a solid bumber screwed to the body shell, with enough plastic to put a couple holes in. seems solid enough to tow a trailer....? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Hmmm, might not work then if the bumper is mounted to the body, if the trailer got hung up it could end up ripping the bumper off. Preferably a bracket attaching it to the chassis would be the way to go in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptime Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 (edited) good thinking, the bumper is pretty solid plastic but, yeah I didnt think of that. There is a cross brace that the body clips into. I'll give it a measure later. see if any other brands parts will fit.. Edited March 7 by Naptime 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptime Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 O h yeah, forgot to post this https://www.instagram.com/p/C38RqRCsr_z/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptime Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 So my rock vans portal cogs are slipping in one wheel, probably my own fault for pulling wheelies? but, out of stock every where! any body know if FMS cogs will work? Even then I can only find Treal an they look a bit chunkier than the FTX ones... Thanks all Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 Have you tried fair RC but postage may be pricey also see if Absima ones are in stock as same truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptime Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 good thinking forgot aboot absima! no portal cogs but, did notice thier spot light/bar leds are in stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 just ordered a set of metal beadlocks some tyres and brass hex`s for rock van from Injora, get a bit of low down weight on this van, then its a custom painted body to add when clear shell comes back in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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