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During WWII most people were familiar with the "Deuce and a half", the 2-1/2 ton truck. A small truck, the 1-1/2 ton capacity truck was also abundant. The main supplier was Chevrolet (G506/G7100 series) which built over 160,000 units. Ford, Diamond T, and Dodge also built them but to a much lesser extent.
Making the 1/16 scale RC 1-1/2 ton truck
Take a JJRC “Military Truck” and convert it into a 1-1/2 ton truck by making a few modifications and you have a nice close to scale appearance truck for use with an operational diorama. Here is what the stock truck looks like:
This truck started out as a JJRC Q61 (4X4) RC truck and with some extensive modifications it became a truck that fits in well with the other WWII period items. The original cost (in 2019) ranged from $30-40 (U.S.)
Modifications made here include:
Changing out the too-small bed with a scratch built one.Replace front bumper with a correct style bumper and add tow hooks.Remove stock gas tank (too modern)Add new tool box under the bed.Add new gas tank under the bed.Replace tires and wheels with military tires and wheels (dual tires on rear).Add a spare tire under the bed.Replace side mirrors.Add mud flaps.Repaint O.D. and add markings.Add a tow hitch.
The JJRC Q61 comes with a basic radio control, steering center, left, and right, and stop, forward, and reverse. These are not proportional controls as the vehicle either goes straight or turns completely one way or another, and either goes forward or backward (at full speed) so it does not have any slow speeds or gentle turns.
To replace the radio control with a proportional system would cost about $60-80 (U.S. in 2020) considering one would need the radio, speed controller, and a servo.
A variety of loads can be added to the bed. Side railings or solid sides can be addedas well as a canvas top (using hoops).
