I like that idea. A slammed VW bus with 20 inch chrome rims and some really low pro tires. I had a 1974 Super Beetle. They had a rounded front screen, an actual dash, and different bumpers. I loved her. My first car.
Had to pause the vid around 7 mins to order one!! OMG! I love VW campers, my mum owned a T2 for many years, and she and I drove it to Denmark and back for a 10 day break. Stayed at my sis's ex boyfriend's ex Danish girlfriend's place, and he slept with her for the week. What a great country!
My dad would have loved this so much. He loved red & white Kombis, specifically this model wil split window and the multiple roof viewports. He also loved R/C. This would've been a fantastic present for him, he would've gone crazy for this little VW. Not gonna lie this got me a bit sentimental. Great review.
My 3yr old has had his D12 mini since last Xmas, it's been driven into everything and loaded with all sorts but nothing has broken and it still goes as well as the day it was unwrapped. They are a quality brand even if they are "toys".
A lot of the military vehicle brands started out as toys. But because of their detail and realism, hobbyists embraced them, and they became hobby grade. I can see that happening here as well. Seeing your outdoor runs reminded me of how the actual bus's suspension felt...
Very pretty. We had the 70s version, it was a great offroader, had a lot of clearance and enough flex to keep its wheels on the ground on 4wd tracks. Lowered with drift wheels would look cool, but also some dampening would make the stock setup look a lot more scale over those bumps
I hear you. In Australia here, ANYONE who was anyone in the building industry (even landline telephone technicians) only drove VW Kombi vans when needing work vans. The Japanese vans were all front wheel drive & just went nowhere spinning out on any gradient. The Kombis NEVER rusted or failed to start, regardless of tradesman running the sound systems, CB-radios/phones off the one battery all day long too.
That little film at the end really showed how capable for its size it is. It made it look so much fun, not exciting fun, just pleasing fun if that makes sense. It certainly made me smile watching it. Regarding the lack of driver, they missed a trick there. Imagine if it had driver and a few passengers, all with a concealed spring connecting the heads to the bodies so they'd wobble as the go over bumps.
Hi Phil, my sisters boyfriend would love that vw spilt bus. The detail looks great. Just wanted to say, I've just been delivered my Wiltoys 28010 rally car. After watching your review. I'm so pleased with it. So thank you for reviewing cheap fun cars. Got my eye on some metal drift wheels for it. Enjoying the advent calendar. Not long now. 😊
The rear bonnet DOES actually open, there's a little gap in the moulding and there's a scale engine in there! Need to get one for myself, I really like the VW T1s!
Another great video Phil, £47 and some change cracking price on that bus, I can see the modding community having fun with it, from pictures the rear you thought opens does, to show a moulded engine, fab detail.
Your video is great. The setting for the slow roll and the music selection is excellent. This is a beautiful scale rc. I think it's a special edition VW bus with all the windows. I have seen the real life version of these on the car shows where they rebuild this van with all the windows. It's very much sought after by VW collectors. This scale rc will sell like crazy to VW fans as you said. When they have VW car shows you sell these like crazy. The details on this little van is amazing.
Wow dude, That montage was thoroughly enjoyable. The music was absolutely perfect for the mood and the cinematography was right on point. I could tell from the audio how silky smooth this little model is. I will be buying one or three as the quality and detail are very high grade. Thank you for your hard work in bringing us great content. Keep it up Tomley boy!
I got myself one of these a month or so ago. I managed to get the interior out of it, after a lot of work. I found that there is two hidden screws in the sides, that you have to remove the red plastic pieces very carefully to access. All just so I could get the dashboard out , to get a 3d printed right hand drive one made
Hehe I was pretty sure this VW would end up in your calendar... 😁 Love the England winter vibes, it reminded me of some good times I lived in the UK. Nice spot you found there by the castle, I think I know were this is !😉 Keep the good work, I'm back in the hobby thanks to you.
A clever bit of editing and filming with the old structure and Christmas lights in the background. It made the scale details really come alive making it a desirable model to own. I won't even moan about not adding a driver. I laughed when you showed that you did try 😂 Another great advent video! I've watched all of them. Great work! 🙌🏼
My dad had an old VW Hightop Camper Bus that we used to travel around the United States to visit every in as kids. My parents were young hippies and it was a good time for us kids,. We towed a BBQ trailer behind the VW bus and sold BBQ sausage sandwiches to tourists and other travelers. That's how we paid for our whole cross-country run. It was crazy. lol. Another calendar day is gone. I wonder what is next? A helicopter? lol
There's going to be a lot of those getting modified into the other body types. It'll be interesting to see someone make a half bus half pickup version. 🤔 I'd just make it look like the one I drive around in Gran Turismo 5, it might need to be 10% faster and have sliks on it for that. 🥴
Amazing little bus, Phil! Fantastic ride and review!!! 😃 BTW, talking about toy grade, take a look at the RaStar cars. They are pretty cheap, but it's more than easy to put a servo and even a 2430 brushless motor on them! As soon as I can I'm going to get their Dodge Charger 1970, like the one from the first Fast and Furious, to mod. 😬 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊 And happy holidays!
So... if you where to put this body on another chassis.. what would it be? crawler,monster truck?? Looks like it would go nice on a UDI/pinecone breaker/panther?
I could not imagine owning one of these full sized vans to actually drive. All of that glass would have made for good BB gun targets when I was a youngster. But this little rc is quite nice. Still to many windows.
Why in RC world 18650 and 14500 batteries are so small in capacity? In flashlights 18650s over 3000mAh is quite common and 14500 800mAh, one cannot find so small batteries anywhere but if it is for RC.
I like that idea. A slammed VW bus with 20 inch chrome rims and some really low pro tires. I had a 1974 Super Beetle. They had a rounded front screen, an actual dash, and different bumpers. I loved her. My first car.
Had to pause the vid around 7 mins to order one!! OMG! I love VW campers, my mum owned a T2 for many years, and she and I drove it to Denmark and back for a 10 day break. Stayed at my sis's ex boyfriend's ex Danish girlfriend's place, and he slept with her for the week. What a great country!
My dad would have loved this so much. He loved red & white Kombis, specifically this model wil split window and the multiple roof viewports. He also loved R/C. This would've been a fantastic present for him, he would've gone crazy for this little VW. Not gonna lie this got me a bit sentimental. Great review.
The lighting and scenery in the night footage was beautiful!
In Germany we call this T1…Samba Bus, Like the Dance, thanks for introducing it
My 3yr old has had his D12 mini since last Xmas, it's been driven into everything and loaded with all sorts but nothing has broken and it still goes as well as the day it was unwrapped. They are a quality brand even if they are "toys".
A lot of the military vehicle brands started out as toys. But because of their detail and realism, hobbyists embraced them, and they became hobby grade. I can see that happening here as well. Seeing your outdoor runs reminded me of how the actual bus's suspension felt...
Very pretty.
We had the 70s version, it was a great offroader, had a lot of clearance and enough flex to keep its wheels on the ground on 4wd tracks.
Lowered with drift wheels would look cool, but also some dampening would make the stock setup look a lot more scale over those bumps
I hear you. In Australia here, ANYONE who was anyone in the building industry (even landline telephone technicians) only drove VW Kombi vans when needing work vans. The Japanese vans were all front wheel drive & just went nowhere spinning out on any gradient. The Kombis NEVER rusted or failed to start, regardless of tradesman running the sound systems, CB-radios/phones off the one battery all day long too.
That little film at the end really showed how capable for its size it is. It made it look so much fun, not exciting fun, just pleasing fun if that makes sense. It certainly made me smile watching it.
Regarding the lack of driver, they missed a trick there. Imagine if it had driver and a few passengers, all with a concealed spring connecting the heads to the bodies so they'd wobble as the go over bumps.
Hi Phil, my sisters boyfriend would love that vw spilt bus. The detail looks great. Just wanted to say, I've just been delivered my Wiltoys 28010 rally car. After watching your review. I'm so pleased with it. So thank you for reviewing cheap fun cars. Got my eye on some metal drift wheels for it. Enjoying the advent calendar. Not long now. 😊
The NSA inspired Christmas Song "Let's Go Get Snowden" circa 2013 is still a popular holiday song for modern listeners at this special time of year.
The rear bonnet DOES actually open, there's a little gap in the moulding and there's a scale engine in there!
Need to get one for myself, I really like the VW T1s!
OH, I SO need one of those and a set of sculpted Fabulous Furry Freak Brother figures to put inside it...
This thing is adorable! Love your videos.
Perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the camper. You ain't going anywhere quick but you are going.
Another great video Phil, £47 and some change cracking price on that bus, I can see the modding community having fun with it, from pictures the rear you thought opens does, to show a moulded engine, fab detail.
That is a really good toy grade RC. I'm also impressed by the ruins of that castle.
Your video is great. The setting for the slow roll and the music selection is excellent. This is a beautiful scale rc. I think it's a special edition VW bus with all the windows. I have seen the real life version of these on the car shows where they rebuild this van with all the windows. It's very much sought after by VW collectors. This scale rc will sell like crazy to VW fans as you said. When they have VW car shows you sell these like crazy. The details on this little van is amazing.
Wow dude, That montage was thoroughly enjoyable.
The music was absolutely perfect for the mood and the cinematography was right on point. I could tell from the audio how silky smooth this little model is. I will be buying one or three as the quality and detail are very high grade. Thank you for your hard work in bringing us great content. Keep it up Tomley boy!
@ 03:40 The enginebay DOES open. I also bought one. Kind regards Henk.😃😃
Very well detailed. It's impressive for toy grade. I'd definitely race them haha. Can't wait for that video Phil. Cheers 😄
I got myself one of these a month or so ago. I managed to get the interior out of it, after a lot of work. I found that there is two hidden screws in the sides, that you have to remove the red plastic pieces very carefully to access. All just so I could get the dashboard out , to get a 3d printed right hand drive one made
Lowered on some Porsche alloys or Empi 5 spokes would look sick on this!
Hehe I was pretty sure this VW would end up in your calendar... 😁
Love the England winter vibes, it reminded me of some good times I lived in the UK. Nice spot you found there by the castle, I think I know were this is !😉
Keep the good work, I'm back in the hobby thanks to you.
Crushing it Phil. I havent missed a single one. Ill be sad when the 25 days are over.
A clever bit of editing and filming with the old structure and Christmas lights in the background. It made the scale details really come alive making it a desirable model to own. I won't even moan about not adding a driver. I laughed when you showed that you did try 😂 Another great advent video! I've watched all of them. Great work! 🙌🏼
'23 windows and it's gonna be a long ride' - RHCP ❤
My dad had an old VW Hightop Camper Bus that we used to travel around the United States to visit every in as kids. My parents were young hippies and it was a good time for us kids,. We towed a BBQ trailer behind the VW bus and sold BBQ sausage sandwiches to tourists and other travelers. That's how we paid for our whole cross-country run. It was crazy. lol. Another calendar day is gone. I wonder what is next? A helicopter? lol
They definitely did a great job on this one.
I've got the yellow mini bus version of the pick up. It's brilliant !
Despite not being a VW bus fan boy I still like it and looks like a good RC too!
What can I say? I like it, I want one. I'm a sucker for VW stuff.
Watching the little outside run was like watching the opening to a "Brum" episode
Most romantic rc review I've ever seen. Well done, mate.
There's going to be a lot of those getting modified into the other body types. It'll be interesting to see someone make a half bus half pickup version. 🤔
I'd just make it look like the one I drive around in Gran Turismo 5, it might need to be 10% faster and have sliks on it for that. 🥴
Amazing little bus, Phil! Fantastic ride and review!!! 😃
BTW, talking about toy grade, take a look at the RaStar cars. They are pretty cheap, but it's more than easy to put a servo and even a 2430 brushless motor on them! As soon as I can I'm going to get their Dodge Charger 1970, like the one from the first Fast and Furious, to mod. 😬
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
And happy holidays!
Wow, these would fly off the shelves of they made all the T variants
Yes, Kei-Truck racing sounds fun!
😮LIghts are wicked and brake lights ,you just can't go wrong at crimbo with this baby 🤟🤠👍so much fun to be had moddin this .
Dang, wasn't expecting the song. Nice choice. 😮
I miss that track of yours. Good thing I made a dirt version in my backyard. 😅
I dream to find one Thank you for showing the rare ones !!!🎄
What a sweet sweet little RC!!! TL the outdoors shoot man! Bang on! Love It!!!!
Merry Christmas everyone. ❤🙏
awwwwwwwwwwww that little montage with the music was so nice!!
I appreciate the effort they put into designing this
NICE . Flower Power , we can dig it.
So... if you where to put this body on another chassis.. what would it be? crawler,monster truck?? Looks like it would go nice on a UDI/pinecone breaker/panther?
nice bit of videography for the action shots!
my dad passed away on this year july and he loved vw kombi thank you for reminding me of him 🖤
That was really lovely. Nice video. Bus is reasonable too
That is one awesome little bus- it runs really well. Another great one down‼️👍👍🦾🦾🤘🤘
That looks so cool just needs some 3D printed people inside it 👍
Looks like coffe spilled on your track rug
I could not imagine owning one of these full sized vans to actually drive.
All of that glass would have made for good BB gun targets when I was a youngster.
But this little rc is quite nice. Still to many windows.
Thanks for the video, huge VW fan. Stopped the video to find your link to buy it. Merry Christmas!
I really would like to see a video on it with some wider wheels and rims. I think it will look great. 👍🏻 nice videos as well 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Music is PERFECT! 👏👏
It’s like the wpl van but with a vw body.. I like it. Surfs up dude 🤙
Mama meya 😂😂😂😂
That looks awesome. My 6 year old would love that 👍
That looks great. And is that Newark Castle in the background? A very suitable backdrop. 🤗👍🏻
Awesome production! Great VW. Thanks. 👍
turn one of them into a time attack car or track monster by add better grip tires and increasing speed lowering it and adding aero so it looks cool
Excellent. I've watched all of them so far.
Cute upload. Perfect soundtrack choice.
Another day, another victory for the underrated youtubers. Taken down the RUclips giants. Anyway thanks for making AMAZING videos.
Love it Tomley. Keep em coming! Get your hands on a cr18p Lizzard pro evo too.
That poor train 😂
Very Nice, but why is there a Maisto logo on the bottom of the car?
Yes, it's hugely desirable!
This works be a killer drift build
Happy day 19 def gonna have to look into more of the 12th and 18th scale stuff. Great video
Need to make a few of the ORIGINAL HOT WHEELS , Mattel is f’n up!
No indicators on turning?!? Definitely buying one of these 😮
That was a nicely relaxing video.
I want to see something 10 scale
There is plenty 10th scale. Where have YOU been?
its so cool that the editing is so good it makes me want to get it
keep up the work 😊
Just like the real thing slow uncomfortable basic.... Need the rusty model version 🤣👌
I love these "if this video annoys you" links 😂
For £47 not a bad price point at all, the rear does open to reveal the engine detail..
That is badass got to get one👍needs to tow a vw trailer
I bought a bunch of those little team associated cars thinking it would be easy to set up a race but literally a year later still no race.
looks smart soon as i saw it i thought "we`re all going on a summer holiday" oh heck showing my age
I WANT ONE -- that’s amazing 😎
We need the finger pointer to poke open one of the windows & make that sound as it points out the window 😂😂😂👉
You gonna fly an RC helicopter or plane into one of the numbers?😄
Any tanks IFVs or military scale Rac vehicles?
OMFG hope the video is as good as the Thumbnail..........lets see
Fifty quid, a bargain. Looks so good.
Cool little scaler…
Ooh a splitty
Yup. There's a 12 year old living inside me, too. Doctors say if they remove it, I'll die...
Nice scenery 😀👍 and smart #1
Phil that back bit does open to show off its engine lol don't know if you knew lol oh n it's £47.21phil
Very nice.!! 👍 👍 👍
I was certain it would have indicators... I'm happy to see it doesn't... I hate them too.! 😉 😉
I have to get one of these... then slam it!
I'll be sure to get a few of these
If they get a golf license il definitely buy it
no one notices the split in the v and w ? they say it's been that way day one but millions say no. that's a mandela effect. how do you remember it?
Why in RC world 18650 and 14500 batteries are so small in capacity? In flashlights 18650s over 3000mAh is quite common and 14500 800mAh, one cannot find so small batteries anywhere but if it is for RC.