Author: clayt
1:1 scale remote-controlled HUMMER H3
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 @ 11:37 am
Now this would have been a cool project to watch build. GM says the remote-controlled HUMMER can climb a 407mm vertical wall, traverse a 40% side slope and run through 610mm of water. THATS NUTS!!
If anyone finds any cool videos of this hummer shoot me an email and I’ll get it posted ASAP =)
Source: GM via Zerc Customs
PRESS RELEASE
A TOY STORY- LIKE NOTHING ELSE
- HUMMER H3 converted into man-sized remote control car -
“…we don’t stop playing because we get old;
we get old because we stop playing.”
HUMMER, the world’s most iconic boy’s toy, has converted the new right-hand drive H3 into the ultimate gadget for grown ups - a life sized remote controlled car that definitely won’t be available in your local toyshop.
The hardy on/off road vehicle has been converted to make life a little less dull - those lucky enough to have a play, will experience the unrivalled agility and off-road capability of the new H3 from the palm of their hand.
Engineer Dr. James Brighton from Cranfield University transformed the HUMMER H3 into a remote controlled vehicle to create the ultimate boy’s toy:
“Converting the HUMMER H3 into the super-sized remote control car took a month to complete but we’ve had lots of fun in the process.
The results are clear - all controllers will be amazed by the handling ability - the best any radio controlled vehicle has had to date. The vehicle is capable of climbing a 407mm vertical wall, traverse a 40% side slope and operate in up to 610mm of water - imagine the fun”
Steve Catlin from HUMMER comments:
“HUMMER is like no other - as the ultimate workhorse it is built for action and can handle off-roading with ease but also has a unique, iconic style.
What better way to show off the definitive big boy’s toy than converting the HUMMER H3 into a remote controlled car?”
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