It was an extremely well done kit and just goes to show you how passionate some folks are about this hobby! Rob really went above and beyond to produce a tremendous kit and experience!
This car is great I will never own one but he hit the nail on the head. For me it was great growing up with out the internet or phones and just skateboarding or riding the BMX. We were very lucky now baby's have a i-pad to keep them happy.
The whole kit from the box to the last screw just exudes quality and depth of thought. Rob really is a one in a million, not many could pull this off. I'm sure everyone that got one of these will cherish it for many years to come. Just awesome! :D
Excellent video Fil. 🙏 I've been following this awesome project since Rob first announced it. Cant help but admire the guys dedication and commitment to the level of detail. Definitely one for 'our' generation,tapping into all that wonderful nostalgia that us eighties kids grew up with. Unfortunately a little out of my price range,but if i had have got one i would almost definitely kept it new in box,especially as i already own a few original 959s for shelf queens and a runner. The presentation of this project would be way too nice to hack into! Speaking of attention to detail,he even provided a tyre toot hole in the bag......how cool is that?!😅 👍 👍
That tire bag hole made my day! Without it, I think i would have had to rip into that package! Lol! But yeah, Rob sure did nail it. Like you said, he took that 80's feeling we all remember so well, and elevated it to the 21st century experience. A real work of art. Glad you enjoyed the vid, my man!
@@poorboysrci will definitely be building mine in the future. Rob nailed it thats for sure. Comes across as a lovely chap with his heart truly in this project. The detail is amazing, from the box to the packaging and beyond. I have mine sat here in its original delivery box and it'll be a little while until it is built...... but it most certainly WILL be built. I just hope I can do it justice
Absolutely perfect creation Rob done with a 959. Some people get such beautiful things for guys like me to drool over. Thanks Fil for the go over on this machine. 😊
Great idea, Fil! So awesome you got to feature James' kit on the channel, of course a shame you didn't get your own... I didn't get one either, but I watched all Rob's videos on it, it's a nice project! What a great story, this. Thanks for sharing it with us all, buddy!
I'm friends with Rob and we had many a conversion regarding the 959. He really is a genuine, enthusiastic bloke which shows in what he develops for us. I've got kit number #25 and looking forward to building it to go along with the up and coming 956. Well done Rob 👏
Lovely video Fil and great work from Rob building this lovely kit in the first place. What a labour of love for this great car improving on the original. Really enjoyed this video tonight buddy 🙌🏻
That is so nice what a kit, if I had the cash I wouldn’t even think twice about getting one. It’s so nice it would be hard to build. I’d just want to look at it all day.
Here is some replica ideas to pis s off more scalpers 58081 King Cab 57795 BMW Hatsune Miku Glad Z4 58611 Honda City Turbo 84255 TA05 M Four 58162 FF01 Golf VR Nissan 300ZX Group C and Tamtech Grasshopper 2 Super G, Super Hornet
@@garyloades5188 The backshelf: 47379 Nissan Skyline HKS 392 Thunder Tiger 4WDS Kure Nismo Gtr bodyshell unpainted 58163 Rover Mini M01 MrBean painted 58203 Nissan 390R TA03R Spice Spa891 Suzuki Cappuchino bodyshell m chassis. No longer made. Last on ebay went for 250 usd. 58052 Newman Porsche RM Mk7 Partial. I'm still looking for wheels which is close to impossible. Wheelset only used between 1984 and 1985 on rm 5 to rm 7. Due brittle of the plastics old stock is none. And it wasnt sold outside japan far as I'm aware.
What an honour and a blast to be featured here. Many thanks to Fil for getting the PROJECT959 shown and James for lending his kit to Fil for this overview. I must admit, at the times I was asking myself WTF I was up to, trying to get so much done in between all the other work I have but seeing it all come together was well worth it all. Keeping the owners in the loop was critical for me, weekly updates kept them informed of progress and struggles and their messages of encouragement really did lighten up some gloomy days. A humbling journey knowing that all those new owners have a piece of my work with them. Oh and my name. Rob Mitchell. I was 9 when they 'borrowed' it :) Cheers, Rob
Hello Rob. Please think about reproducing some more of your stunning 959 rims (3-part-rims as they are in the kit). I am very interested in buying a set.
I'm still trying to wrap my head around how many hours you must've invested into this project. It's just awesome. Thanks for taking the time for the video (even if it took a few takes! Lol!) 👊🏼
This kit's so great. I wanted one, too. But budgetwent into other cars. So thanks for showing Fil.
Great that there's a hole in the bag😂
Hahaha, if that hole wasn't there, I may have had to open that package! 😅
It was an extremely well done kit and just goes to show you how passionate some folks are about this hobby! Rob really went above and beyond to produce a tremendous kit and experience!
100%, Addam. Couldn't have said it any better. 👍🏻
I'm not a "new in box" guy but I would 100% keep it new in box if I had one. The detail put into the packaging is truly amazing.
I hear ya! It really is an incredible experience opening this box. Thanks for watching. 👊🏼
This car is great I will never own one but he hit the nail on the head. For me it was great growing up with out the internet or phones and just skateboarding or riding the BMX. We were very lucky now baby's have a i-pad to keep them happy.
I hear ya, pal. No internet, no mobile devices distracting us. Just kids living in the moment. Ah, I miss those days. 😁
The whole kit from the box to the last screw just exudes quality and depth of thought. Rob really is a one in a million, not many could pull this off. I'm sure everyone that got one of these will cherish it for many years to come. Just awesome! :D
Yes sir, it's an absolute experience cracking this box open and getting to go through Rob's creation. It truly is a "next level" experience. 😁
Agreed
Wow! Amazing detail and a great story to boot! Excellent!
It's uncanny, the level of detail he put into his design. I would've quit at the mud flaps. Lol!
Excellent Rally Car and What an Awesome guy Rob is 💯🚗
He's the best! 👊🏼
WOW.!!
Just, literally WOW.!! 👍 👍 👍 ♥️ ♥️
Alan approved! 😁👊🏼
@poorboysrc 😁😁😁😁👍👍👍
Excellent video Fil. 🙏
I've been following this awesome project since Rob first announced it.
Cant help but admire the guys dedication and commitment to the level of detail.
Definitely one for 'our' generation,tapping into all that wonderful nostalgia that us eighties kids grew up with.
Unfortunately a little out of my price range,but if i had have got one i would almost definitely kept it new in box,especially as i already own a few original 959s for shelf queens and a runner.
The presentation of this project would be way too nice to hack into!
Speaking of attention to detail,he even provided a tyre toot hole in the bag......how cool is that?!😅
👍 👍
That tire bag hole made my day! Without it, I think i would have had to rip into that package! Lol!
But yeah, Rob sure did nail it. Like you said, he took that 80's feeling we all remember so well, and elevated it to the 21st century experience. A real work of art. Glad you enjoyed the vid, my man!
@@poorboysrc😂 I could tell that you enjoyed that toot mate...... Ive not seen that level of eye dilation since the early nineties rave scene!!! 😜🤪😝
@@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC hahaha, been there! Very accurate comparison! 🤣🤣🤣
@@poorboysrc😉 😜 😂
It is a beautiful kit. Can't wait to watch this later when I am back home
She's a beaut, Glenn! You'll love it! 👍🏻
@@poorboysrci will definitely be building mine in the future. Rob nailed it thats for sure. Comes across as a lovely chap with his heart truly in this project.
The detail is amazing, from the box to the packaging and beyond.
I have mine sat here in its original delivery box and it'll be a little while until it is built...... but it most certainly WILL be built. I just hope I can do it justice
Man that is a cool kit
Crazy, right?! 👊🏼
That took dedication!! Hats off to that man. Great video Fil. Thank you for sharing that kit.
Dedication is right! This man has the patience of a saint. Lol! 😅
Thanks for sharing this bespoke kit. Rob did an excellent job there. Thought he only piloted the Buggy Champ.😂
I suppose his roots were in Bughy Champ racing and it evolved to kit creation. 🤣👊🏼
Absolutely perfect creation Rob done with a 959. Some people get such beautiful things for guys like me to drool over. Thanks Fil for the go over on this machine. 😊
It really is something to behold. A true scale model that can be driven.
Great idea, Fil! So awesome you got to feature James' kit on the channel, of course a shame you didn't get your own... I didn't get one either, but I watched all Rob's videos on it, it's a nice project! What a great story, this. Thanks for sharing it with us all, buddy!
Ah, I would've loved my own kit. Maybe I can convince Rob to do a second batch? Lol! (Not gonna happen!) 🤣👍🏻
I had no idea the scope of this project. A lot of work went into it and it looks really professional! 😮 Thank you for showing it! 👍
It's really an impressive (and ambitious) project. 👍🏻
I'm friends with Rob and we had many a conversion regarding the 959. He really is a genuine, enthusiastic bloke which shows in what he develops for us. I've got kit number #25 and looking forward to building it to go along with the up and coming 956. Well done Rob 👏
He's a great guy, no doubt. His workmanship is second to none. Enjoy your build, you've got a wonderful piece of RC history. 👍🏻
Lovely video Fil and great work from Rob building this lovely kit in the first place. What a labour of love for this great car improving on the original. Really enjoyed this video tonight buddy 🙌🏻
I couldn't imagine the amount of work Rob put into this. Glad you enjoyed the vid, pal!
What a great guy and some excellent insights and content as usual.
Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed it! 👊🏼
Fantastic video thanks enjoyed that Fil! Rob is a very smart man indeed 😉👍
Smarter than I am on my best day, that's for sure! 🤣
@poorboysrc lol me too buddy😆 Cheers pal🍻
Great Video-very well done
Thanks, pal. Hope you enjoyed it. Time to get your baby back. 😅
Just got mine last week. So excited to build this one.
Oh wow, lucky guy! Enjoy your build!
That is so nice what a kit, if I had the cash I wouldn’t even think twice about getting one. It’s so nice it would be hard to build. I’d just want to look at it all day.
Totally! I'd just stare at it on a shelf. Lol.
Awesome review and interview.
rckicks can die happy now
Hahaha. Did he get one?
@@poorboysrc Bet he does
This kit is amazing. I’m really bought one just to support someone doing a project like this. I’m too scared to build it!
I believe it! It's so beautifully packaged, it needs to stay that way. 😁
Here is some replica ideas to pis s off more scalpers
58081 King Cab
57795 BMW Hatsune Miku Glad Z4
58611 Honda City Turbo
84255 TA05 M Four
58162 FF01 Golf VR
Nissan 300ZX Group C and Tamtech
Grasshopper 2 Super G, Super Hornet
King Cab!!! 🤤 🤤 🤤
I've got 2 king cabs..one is immaculate..the other is use..I'm a lucky man
@garyloades5188 a couple unicorns! 🦄
@@garyloades5188 The backshelf:
47379 Nissan Skyline HKS
392 Thunder Tiger 4WDS
Kure Nismo Gtr bodyshell unpainted
58163 Rover Mini M01 MrBean painted
58203 Nissan 390R TA03R
Spice Spa891 Suzuki Cappuchino bodyshell m chassis. No longer made. Last on ebay went for 250 usd.
58052 Newman Porsche RM Mk7 Partial. I'm still looking for wheels which is close to impossible. Wheelset only used between 1984 and 1985 on rm 5 to rm 7. Due brittle of the plastics old stock is none. And it wasnt sold outside japan far as I'm aware.
@@Vel_178 very nice 👌
What an honour and a blast to be featured here. Many thanks to Fil for getting the PROJECT959 shown and James for lending his kit to Fil for this overview. I must admit, at the times I was asking myself WTF I was up to, trying to get so much done in between all the other work I have but seeing it all come together was well worth it all. Keeping the owners in the loop was critical for me, weekly updates kept them informed of progress and struggles and their messages of encouragement really did lighten up some gloomy days. A humbling journey knowing that all those new owners have a piece of my work with them.
Oh and my name. Rob Mitchell. I was 9 when they 'borrowed' it :)
Cheers, Rob
Hello Rob. Please think about reproducing some more of your stunning 959 rims (3-part-rims as they are in the kit). I am very interested in buying a set.
I'm still trying to wrap my head around how many hours you must've invested into this project. It's just awesome. Thanks for taking the time for the video (even if it took a few takes! Lol!) 👊🏼
Did he get all vw beetle's that's a lot of spare shells.
Yeah, i think he did go all Beetle. If you need a Beetle body, you know who to call. 😅
@@poorboysrc Fiat 131, Escort and beetles.
The shed is full of full body/wheel sets for half price :D
Number 11 - Thou shalt not sniff another mans scale tyres.!!
(unless there was totally a hole already there)
😜 😉
🤣🤣🤣 It is known. No sniffing unless authorized. 🤣🤣🤣
Hey bud, do you know the runtime of the stock battery included with the Mojave grom?
Dang, I did a review on it, maybe you saw it? I wanna say 20 min, but I might be wrong. It was a while ago.