New - HPI Venture 18

[Jerold]

HPI released a new 18th scale truck. The body is a licensed Toyota Hilux/Pickup.

So .... does it really look like a Hilux? Maybe they should have bought the better license.

 

[fstnd]

It feels like they had to make it shorter to suit the chassis but I don't see further differences.
(I don't own crawlers)

 

[CertifiedMike]

I don't like the squared off flares.
The hood and grille area looks like you could just change the sticker and it could be a Nissan hardbody.

 

[Jerold]

I thought the same thing, it wreaks of Nissan.

Marty McFly would not approve.

 

[CertifiedMike]

I thought the same thing, it wreaks of Nissan.

Marty McFly would not approve.

It IS rather shiny... it MIGHT have 2 coats!

 

[Jerold]

All the reviewers seem to like, but they are very polite. I rarely hear them say anything negative unless it's NOT a secret.

 

[Doom!]

I like seeing more players in the 1/18 scale range. This looks good, but for some reason just isn't tickling my fancy.

 

[CertifiedMike]

All the reviewers seem to like, but they are very polite. I rarely hear them say anything negative unless it's NOT a secret.

A lot of the youtube vids I watch are clearly "supported" by products.
I agree, not a lot of honest reviewers out there. Caution is advised!

 

[Xraycer]

HPI released a new 18th scale truck. The body is a licensed Toyota Hilux/Pickup.
So .... does it really look like a Hilux? Maybe they should have bought the better license.

@Warby ?

 

[Warby]

@Warby ?

Yes I saw that on YT. Interesting. It looks a bit like the Proline 1/10 1985 Toyota HiLux SR5 Body but different scale obviously. The black looks cool .

I'm not sure about the wheels though. They look wrong somehow.

I like. Something different from HPI. I'll be watching it.

 

[Jerold]

Yes I saw that on YT. Interesting. It looks a bit like the Proline 1/10 1985 Toyota HiLux SR5 Body but different scale obviously. The black looks cool .

I'm not sure about the wheels though. They look wrong somehow.

I like. Something different from HPI. I'll be watching it.

The tires look comically large to me.

 

[Warby]

The tires look comically large to me.

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I think you're right. The ratio is not right. Irl, stock hiluxs only had 15" or 16" wheels and the tyres had taller side walls.

 

[WickedFog]

The fender flares being squareish really throws off the look huh? The other problem I see is the A-pillar is too thick, and the outer area on the windshield doesn't curve, or wrap as much as it should. Those two things to me are what is making this one look a tad weird. But it's not bad. And its HPI. They need support to get back to their original place in the hobby. So show this one some love guys. I hope they sell a billion of them.

Although, this doesn't look too bad.

Oh, another thing is the wheels are too big.

 

[Warby]

The other problem I see is the A-pillar is too thick

I noticed that too

Oh, another thing is the wheels are too big.

Yep

I think overall it looks OK. I will consider buying one after I've had time to watch some reviews. I'd have to change the wheels though.

I'd be even more interested if it was 1/10.

 

[Xraycer]

I should get one and put led on everything.....just to F with @Chubaka ocd!

 

[CertifiedMike]

I should get one and put led on everything.....just to F with @Chubaka ocd!

Use LED's on everything EXCEPT the left headlight.

 

[Xraycer]

Use LED's on everything EXCEPT the left headlight.

I don't want to send him into a complete mental breakdown!

 

[CertifiedMike]

I don't want to send him into a complete mental breakdown!

It will just cause one of those uncontrolled 'tick' where @Chubaka' eye twitches each time he sees a Yota p/u!

 

[Xraycer]

It will just cause one of those uncontrolled 'tick' where @Chubaka' eye twitches each time he sees a Yota p/u!

Yes, it's all fun and games until the wookie rip both your arms off your torso.

 

[WickedFog]

Don't poke the bear