RC ADVENTURES - TOYBOTA - BBC TOP GEAR TRUCK BOAT TRiBUTE - Toyota LC70 UTE w/ Oversized Outboard

TODAY We LAUNCH! With a True TOP GEAR Tribute - We are set to try and cross the giant water hole behind our home - with our 1/10th scale electric "Toybota" that I have been building. With a HUGE Electric Outboard Motor on the back, simulating the Giant Honda 225 hp
Jeremy Clarkson insisted he had on the back of the original Hilux Toybota, (as well as the Nissan "Nissank"), in the Car Boat Challenge episodes. Both of those episodes were some of my favourite. They inspired me to see if I can do it with a model. A challenge to be sure - but I think it can be done!

Here are the BBC Videos of Reference

BBC Top Gear Car-Boat Challenge: Toyota "Toybota"

BBC Top Gear CAR/Boat Challenge: Nissan "Nissank"

Over the last 10 days, I have built a Tribute Truck to this side segment of the Top Gear show - choosing theToyota Land Cruiser LC70 - as a Mix between the Two Trucks Jeremy was Captaining. My truck has cable driven steering for the outboard motor, and a seat for the driver. (That was in tribute to the Toyota Hilux) - The Outboard Pontoons, and Color were in Tribute to the Nissan. Both of these trucks come together for me in the Toyota LC70.. What a crazy build challenge!

As this is my first test for the truck - I have learned a lot. #1 - IMPORTANT: I have to fix the rogue leak. #2 - I now understand more of the dynamics and difficulty of getting this to work in full size, and modelling. The weight of the giant outboard engine causes a lot of downforce when under throttle. The Truck Bed is not very high, and can start to take on water if not properly balanced. But.. Lift the Tray/Bed of the truck up too much - and run the risk of the nose starting to "submarine".

Depending on the pitch of the outboard Motor depends on the amount of downforce you get - but, but event the stock shape of the front bumper of the truck- with too much applied power.. you start to "plow", and submerge.

I believe there is a "sweet spot" on the throttle, with a consistent speed. I am tempted to switch my Radio Controls around - so my outboard is not on a spring loaded throttle.

If you watch Jeremy in the Second Episode, (with the white Nissan), you can note that he keeps ca constant velocity. They joked about the speed in the episode... it is quite slow, but - I keep in mind the weight ratio, and shape of the vehicle. There are many similarities of the challenges that they had with the idea, as I ran into. Shape, thrust dynamics, flotation, leaking water, etc..

I will keep working on this project... I think I can do a "Channel Crossing"... I just have to work out a few bugs in my Toybota System.

But! Overall the Maiden Voyage went Great! Both Times, I was surprised that the rotating wheels actually moved the truck forward. Interestingly, when trying to maneuver the truck under the power of only the wheels - I had to turn the front tires in an opposite direction of the way I wanted the truck to go. When I think of the water flow, it makes sense though.

When I first climbed out of the water with the truck under power.. it was a very cool feeling. The pond is 30 feet deep!! And if we lost the truck, it would have been gone forever.. The risk was worth it, if it made you smile while watching!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of your Support through out this build series - and for Helping family show, RC ADVENTURES reach 1 BiLLiON viewers! That is so incredible.. we are honoured you have invited us into your lives. Thank you for sharing in ours!

Now Quit Reading.. and Turn Off your Computer, or device!

GET OUTSiDE AND ENJOY THE HOBBY OF Radio Control!

See in you in the NEXT EPiSODE of RC ADVENTURES!

PS - If it is You Jeremy, Richard, or James - Reading this, or seeing this film - I want to send out a THANK YOU from all of your viewers world wide - for inspire us all to do wild and crazy things with vehicles! :)

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[TheRealRCSparks]

DiD THiS Project SiNK or FLOAT Your Boat?!

[hypemanff]

The joy and enthusiasm in your face when you've made these videos make them more worth my time to watch. Absolutely amazing :)

[rcpete]

When playing RC becomes work that's when magical things happen 💥🎉
I remember this episode like yesterday ✨ look how big moe is now 👍👍⭐

[GamingNecessity]

LOVED TOPGEAR, LOVED THIS BETTER THAN THE ACTUAL EPISODE!

[scattymatty]

I'm from the UK and loved the skills you have to make this. TOP GEAR, TOP SHOW! I'm a newbie to the rc world and disabled, and it's changing my life. Love you're vids, you are a top bloke. Brilliant job!!

[Spoogitywoogums]

Old school BBC top gear with Hammond and the others was the best, miss it so much

[disturbedmonkey]

Amazing! Not only have you recreated the top gear toybota/nissank, you recreated the episode as well! Remember they had to go back to shore a few times as well, I know you'll make it across soon. That was super awesome to watch, thank you medic!

[kamoentertainment]

I had a blast watching the whole series man! Can't wait to see what else is in store for this awesome truck.

[fatboyshadetree]

Your wife is the most supportive I have ever seen! She is awesome to be behind you. I mean after all it is a hobby and just a little rc truck but she is great.

[willywhite]

Done in typical Top Gear fashion! Totally had fun with this Toybota!! Total WIn, Win, Win!

[myhonchosg]

Nice! Looking forward to see it cross the channel! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[davidcarter]

It drove in, moved on it's own power, drove out. Job well done. It's awesome!

[davidaarons]

Yes, I'd call that a success. It didn't sink. How about a brushed motor? Well done and now Toybota 2.0??? A upgraded deal, go for it, go for it, go for it, yea boy. I'M WAITING... God Bless Ya Dave

[TheBibleExplorer]

The guys at TopGear would be proud of you all... GREAT JOB
👌😁👍

I've enjoyed every episode of this build...
Hearing your wife talk about you all watching TopGear with your kiddo reminds me of my daughter and me. We watched TopGear & your channel together before she became a teenager, now she thinks TopGear isn't cool & she's to old for the RC stuff.
I let her know that one is never to old for the RC stuff 😁 & I'll always be a kid at heart 😊
Keep up the good videos as long as your able. It's not work if you enjoy what you do...
May the Lord continue to bless you and your family

[Bustedrc]

I call this a Successful Build !! You did it. It made it in and out on it's own power, never sunk, never capsized. Congratts!  Thank You for the great build series. I have truly enjoyed watching the whole series and hope there is more. I would like to see ToyFloata.

[stevenpangallo]

You would have to add this just as I have to leave for work! Going to be a long 8 hours... so back later Medic

yay... day is done. Yes for me it is my day, remember I am in S. Korea.
Now if only they had someone like you aboard the SS Minnow (Gilligan's Island, for you younguns) Aaron, I do believe the professor would have had some competition for the contraptions as well as the attention of the ladies.
Impressive that you were able to continue to make way to shore.
Keep improving Toybota, but never dismantle it... going to make a great family heirloom.
As always, I think what I enjoy most about your vids lately is the interaction with your son, truly touching.
Don't forget about the one that helped you out on getting such a gift.
PS, just sharing as I develop my truck(s) and video capturing. Laugh or cry just a short bit of my last weekend outing.

[BJETNT]

Haven't watched the video yet because I'm driving but it is an absolutely awesome concept. Having your little boy there to watch and cheer you're on and seeing him excited to do it would have been more fun than anything else to me. Awesome video with your family and having a good time my friend

[saeedalmuhairi]

i never clicked on a video this fast, no joke!

[rcnut]

It's win in my book. It was a blast!. I'm planning on doing soccer game with rc cars!

[twain]

It was as i like to say all the time SMALL VICTORIES!!! The Toybota lived to float another day instead of going down to Davy Jones locker and becoming a place for fish to hide. Like you said either way you look at it the toybota went in the lake under its own power and came out under its own power. Great job Medic, my hats off to you.