German tuning company "The Bug Box" has built a life size version of the Japanese R/C model manufacturer Tamiya's "Wild Willy". The "Wild Willy" was introduced in original 1:10th scale back in 1982. Thanks to the models low mounted rear engine, short wheelbase and plastic body it was an extremely capable wheelie machine.
Finding a full size version of the "Wild Willy" wasn't an option, so the German company built one. We'd say seeing an iconic R/C car brought to life is just as cool the second time around. This 1:1 scale model is true to the form of the model down to almost every little detail. That includes the also to scale Acoms radio control shown in these pictures. It certainly looks like the full sized version lives up to the "dynamic and versatile stunt vehicle" description attached to the original R/C model. Thanks to a rear mounted Volkswagen engine the "Wild Willys" appears to have no problem doing the wheelies that made the original smaller version so popular.
1:1 Scale Tamiya "Wild Willy" Is A R/C Car Brought To Life
Finding a full size version of the "Wild Willy" wasn't an option, so the German company built one. We'd say seeing an iconic R/C car brought to life is just as cool the second time around. This 1:1 scale model is true to the form of the model down to almost every little detail. That includes the also to scale Acoms radio control shown in these pictures. It certainly looks like the full sized version lives up to the "dynamic and versatile stunt vehicle" description attached to the original R/C model. Thanks to a rear mounted Volkswagen engine the "Wild Willys" appears to have no problem doing the wheelies that made the original smaller version so popular.
1:1 Scale Tamiya "Wild Willy" Is A R/C Car Brought To Life
