#x43

I just received my 1/24 FMS FCX24M Land Rover Discovery. Here are photos comparing it to my 1/43 LDARC X43. It’s still remarkable to see how much smaller 1/43 is to 1/24 scale.

Obviously, first thing to do is to put it to some tests … Haha … I built some cardboard obstacles to see what the FCX24M can do.

Here is a video of the FCX24M in action. Really happy with how it performs out of the box.

Added some new obstacles to my nano crawler course that I built previously over here.

The 2 new obstacles fit in the box for easy packing and transport. Here’s a closer look.

My fascination with micro RC cars has taken a new turn with my latest discovery: the LDARC x43 (Find in AliExpress). This 1:43 scale nano crawler is like a full-sized off-roader, but in a tiny, irresistibly compact form. It’s all the thrill of a larger crawler, just miniaturized for an even more intense experience right on my desk!

I decided to do some customisation to my x43 to make it look like the Camel Trophy trucks. The first thing that I knew I had to do was to design and 3D print a roof rack. You can download the file here.

Next was to print some decals and do some weathering with a paint wash, panel liner, dry brushing, etc., and sealed with a matte coat. Below, you can see the before and after.

To complete the look, I used some lightweight balsa wood to make some wooden crates for the roof rack. A foam sheet was also rolled up to make it look like a sleeping bag. I used a tiny elastic cord to hold everything in the roof rack.

Here are the final pics.

X-43A (Hyper-X) [+]

The X-43A Hypersonic Experimental (Hyper-X) Vehicle in Benefield Aenechoic Facility at Edwards Air Force Base radio January 2000. Photo: Tom Tschida. Image is free of Copyright / courtesy of NASA.

CLEVELAND BROWNS GLITTER FLAG 2 SIDED 2 DIFF VIEWS 29"X43" VERTICAL HELMET NEW

CLEVELAND BROWNS GLITTER FLAG 2 SIDED 2 DIFF VIEWS 29"X43" VERTICAL HELMET NEW -