SG Pinecone Model SG-1205 SSV

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9 ай бұрын

BlackSeaRC presents a fully detailed review of the new SG Pinecone Model SG-1205 (SG1205) SSV. This 1:12 scale ready-to-run (RTR) radio-controlled (RC) model is a licensed replica of the CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000 Sport R EPS SXS side-by-side off-road vehicle. This vehicle type is known as a SSV or SXS for short.
Pinecone Model is the 19th different RC brand to join the BlackSeaRC collection. This product is a premium 'toy grade' product with some upgrade parts available.
Features of this model include:
4WD, very high level of simulation on the exterior and interior, independent front and rear suspension with coil-spring shock absorbers (not oil-filled), dual A-arms at the front, quad-links and trailing arms at the rear, front and rear differentials (not locked), metal centre driveshaft, composite plastic chassis, type 280 brushed motor with metal mount and heat sink, 17g (1.8kg) steering servo, 3 throttle speed settings (50/75/100%), full set of ball bearings, LED lighting (headlights, tail lights, brake lights, reverse, side indicators), soft rubber all-terrain tyres and functional rear stowage box.
The RTR package includes the vehicle, accessory parts, 2.4GHz pistol-grip style RC handset with fully proportional controls (4-CH), USB charger, 7.4V 800mAh 2S LiPo battery pack, instruction sheet and basic tools.
The video includes:
- Packaging
- About Pinecone Model (SG)
- Contents of the box
- Overview of RC handset
- Attaching the accessory parts
- Detailed look at vehicle
- Overview of CFMOTO company
- Chassis features (under the body)
- Overall dimensions and scale realism
- Battery compartment, battery and charging
- Powering up the vehicle
- Functional checks (front/rear LED lighting, steering, throttle speed modes, differentials)
- Driver figure
- Off-road performance testing
- Overall verdict
- Typical cost to buy
- Alternative products
To find out more about Amber, the driver in this video, please check the following link: • TBLeague (Phicen) Impe...
To find out more about the dirt bike seen in this video, please see the following link:
• Automaxx KTM 250 SX-F ...
If you are looking for a RC quadbike, ATV, UTV or side-by-side vehicle, then there is not so much choice available. Alternative products include the New Bright 1475U Polaris RZR (1:14), Axial Yeti Jr. CanAm Maverick (1:18) and Losi RZR Rey Polaris UTV (1:10).
About Pinecone Model:
Shantou Songguolin Model Co. Ltd, based in Shantou, China, is a model manufacturer, founded in 2010. The name 'Songguolin' (or 'SG' for short), translates as 'Pinecone Forest'. The company manufactures a wide variety of RC vehicle products in various scales. These include toy grade and hobby grade machines. The first two numbers in the model designation (e.g. SG-1205) indicate the scale of the model (e.g. 12th scale, 1:12). Other models in the range include:
SG-1001 - Desert race buggy
SG-1002/1002SE - Desert race truck
SG-1004 - Dodge Charger style car
SG-1201/1202 - Monster truck
SG-1203/1204 - Tracked vehicle
SG-1205 - CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000 Sport R EPS SXS
SG-1401 - Monster truck
SG-1403 - Monster truck
SG-1601 - Monster truck
SG-1603/1604 - Hoonigan style drift car
SG-1605/1606 - Mini rally car
SG-1607/1608 - Rally car (saloon/hatchback)
SG-1609/1610 - Race tractor-truck
SG-1612 - Sand buggy (similar to WPL WP-14 Desert Patrol Vehicle)
SG-1613 - Unimog style truck
SG-2401 - Mercedes-Benz G-Class style
SG-2402 - Land Rover New Defender style
SG-2410/2411 - Drift car
SG-2801 - Land Rover Defender style
To find out more about the company and products, you can visit:
www.sglmodel.com
About CFMOTO:
Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co. Ltd, based in Hangzhou, China is a manufacturer of motorbikes, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) and side-by-side (SXS) utility and sports vehicles. The ZFORCE is part of their SXS Sports range. The specific product that Pinecone Model decided to license was the CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000 Sport R EPS SXS. The '1000' in the model designation refers to the engine size (963cc) and 'EPS' refers to Electric Power Steering. The ZFORCE also uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with 2WD/4WD/4WD LOCK settings. It has a power output of 90hp. To find out more about the company and products, you can visit:
www.cfmoto.com
About BlackSeaRC:
BlackSeaRC was established in 2020 to bring you a regular selection of interesting videos featuring scale realistic RC vehicles, accessories and equipment. Content includes unboxings and detailed reviews, kit builds, upgrades, modifications and customisation, vintage restoration projects, RC testing and driving adventures in scenic locations around the Black Sea and more. The BlackSeaRC collection currently includes models from 19 different manufacturers.
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@BlackSeaRC Ай бұрын

See the SG-1205 in action on different terrain here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/js2fm6tit5uoo5c.html

@veeravitRc 4 ай бұрын

This's video full review the better. Thank you.

@BlackSeaRC 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and leaving your comment. I think the SG-1205 is a great product for the price and I am surprised it has not been more popular.

@BlackSeaRC Ай бұрын

@veeravitRc I have been driving the SG-1205 on different types of terrain and made a short video. If you are interested, you can check it out at BlackSeaRC now.

@GARYU-S44 8 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your videos 😄 Thanks for sharing my friend🤩🎶🤝

@BlackSeaRC 8 ай бұрын

Thank you as always for your kind comments. Are there any brands that you would particularly like to see in the future?

@GARYU-S44 8 ай бұрын

RC4WD LC40 I'm curious👍🎶

@BlackSeaRC 8 ай бұрын

@@GARYU-S44 RC4WD certainly has some nice products with great scale realism!

@GARYU-S44 8 ай бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC🤝😄

@bestdiyrussia7789 4 ай бұрын

What an interesting RC vehicle! I don't know why there are not more vehicles of this type available. It is a pity that there aren't some further upgrade parts available.

@BlackSeaRC 4 ай бұрын

That is the main downside of this model I suppose. The only upgrades available at launch were the oil-filled shocks and metal driveshafts. Whether more optional parts will be developed in the future I don't know. I hope so as this vehicle is unique and looks fantastic.

@hwroadbeasts 9 ай бұрын

So cool , first time I am seeing this brand

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

The detailing on this model is first class. I really like the way they did the interior as well with space for a figure. The on/off button on the console is also a nice touch.

@rc-dom-uk 9 ай бұрын

looks a fun car 👍thanks for showing 😊👍

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, it caught my attention because of the excellent scale realism. There are a lot of Chinese brands nowadays trying to establish themselves with higher grade products. I reckon if the suspension could be improved, this would be a nice vehicle.

@darrenjackson6207 2 ай бұрын

Awesome reveiw

@BlackSeaRC 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, I'm glad you liked it. I'm currently putting together another video featuring this vehicle to show it in action on dusty tracks by the river. You should be able to see it in the next week or so.

@BlackSeaRC Ай бұрын

@darrenjackson6207 You can see my new video featuring the SG-1205 in action on my channel now.

@Fortes_RC_Adv 8 ай бұрын

Super cool motorcycle. I little bit expensive but nice👌👍😉

@Fortes_RC_Adv 8 ай бұрын

+1 sub👌💯

@BlackSeaRC 8 ай бұрын

@@Fortes_RC_Adv Thanks for leaving your comment and especially for supporting my channel. I purchased this when it was on pre-order and already the prices are starting to come down. A lot depends upon your exact location with regard to the price. For me, there are lots of toy grade machines with far inferior performance, poor scale realism and bad build quality for a similar price. I suppose it depends upon your priorities. I loved the look of this vehicle and that was my main reason for buying it. However, the performance also turned out to be quite reasonable considering the cost.

@Fortes_RC_Adv 8 ай бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC thanks for your answer 😉💪 + 1 sub👍

@BlackSeaRC 8 ай бұрын

@@Fortes_RC_Adv By the way, I initially ordered this from Banggood. I asked before I ordered whether they would ship it in a proper shipping box. They said it would be but when it arrived it was just in a plastic bag and the display packaging was totally destroyed. I rejected the product and got a full refund. I cannot recommend to buy from a company who thinks it is acceptable to ship an RC car to an international address in a plastic bag that offers no protection. There is a very high chance of product damage. There are other buying options such as AliExpress so if you are interested in buying, I suggest you contact the company to ask about the method of shipping beforehand.

@carloshnunez 9 ай бұрын

Very nice vehicle my friend 🔵🔵🔵🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍🔵🔵🔵

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

It is certainly something a little bit different. They did a good job making it look super scale realistic. I want to try driving it on some different surfaces to see how it performs. I bet it would be great fun on the sand.

@carloshnunez 9 ай бұрын

You also need some figures@@BlackSeaRC

@BlackSeaRC 9 ай бұрын

@@carloshnunez I actually ordered a very nice new figure from China but it got lost on the last stage of its journey by the courier company so I never received it. I will try to make another video with one of my other figures driving this vehicle.

@zanimashka3162 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic looking vehicle and pretty decent performance as well. Of course the availability of parts to upgrade is not very good.

@BlackSeaRC 6 ай бұрын

For the price it does have a reasonable combination of performance and realistic detailing. Unfortunately, there are only a few upgrade parts available (such as oil shocks and metal drive shafts) and this is the major drawback of a semi-hobby grade brand such as this.

@miklawson211 9 ай бұрын

I would ask if the diffs are greased? It sounded noisy. I'm sure it would run even better with oil filled shocks but perhaps pen springs inside the shocks would help the shock return to a normal state. Over all a full on video of a great little toy, i'll have to look at adding this to my list of RCs to buy.

@BlackSeaRC 8 ай бұрын

You make some good points. Often, adequate greasing is overlooked on RTR vehicles, even those products costing substantially more. This product doesn't come with any exploded diagrams so it is not immediately obvious what screws to remove to check the differentials. It is not the noisiest product I have though. Often, they quieten down after the initial running-in period. I did look at obtaining the optional metal oil-damped shock absorbers but there is something unusual about their design. Usually, the chamber is at the top but on the upgraded shocks, it is at the bottom. I will look to see if there is any way to modify the existing parts or perhaps find an aftermarket option with the correct dimensions.

@BlackSeaRC Ай бұрын

@miklawson211 Did you end up buying a SG-1205? I just made another video demonstrating the SSV in action on dirt tracks. If you are interested, check it out now at BlackSeaRC.

@miklawson211 Ай бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC I couldn't find one at a reasonable price that would ship to the UK. I will still keep my eyes open in case they come up for sale again. Just off to watch the other video.

@BlackSeaRC Ай бұрын

@@miklawson211 I know what you mean, prices can vary hugely, especially when international shipping is involved. I usually use AliExpress as you can find some great deals but check the seller has a high satisfaction rating (anything under 90% and I won't use them).

@miklawson211 Ай бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC Just found one on Bang good. I don't know why i didn't check on there before but it's £95gbp

@ucitymetalhead 8 ай бұрын

The only thing I need to know is if it scales well with gi joe classified figures and how much effort will i need to get one in.

@BlackSeaRC 8 ай бұрын

I tried two different figures, the TBLeague one shown and also the Verycool Villa figure. Both are 1:12 scale 6 inch / 15 cm high figures. Because the seat is low in this vehicle, the knees have to bend and the thighs have to rise up in relation to the waist joint. If the legs of your figure only articulate to an angle of 90 degrees to the body, then it might not fit. Also, if there are any hard plastic accessories on the figure that affect the figure sitting it might be more difficult. I found it more convenient to bend the figure to the approximate sitting position and insert it through from the passenger side. The knees need to be spread apart rather than pushed together. The TBLeague figure has great articulation and soft touch body so works perfectly for this application. She fits in and out very easily. The Villa figure was slightly stiffer at the waist joint so sat up slightly from the seat base. If you think the figure looks low in the vehicle, this is normal if you see real people driving. The roof is much higher than the head position in these vehicles.

@ucitymetalhead 8 ай бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC thanks that's really good info, I might have to cut the foot well out and extend it a bit.

@BlackSeaRC 8 ай бұрын

@@ucitymetalhead I don't think legroom and foot space will be an issue, just the angle of articulation at the waist.

@BlackSeaRC Ай бұрын

@@ucitymetalhead You can see Villa driving the SG-1205 in the new video just published on this channel.

@ucitymetalhead Ай бұрын

@@BlackSeaRC his channel is named villa?

@dannyc50 5 ай бұрын

Does it waterproof ? would like to have one and have fun on beach

@BlackSeaRC 5 ай бұрын

The electronics are not officially waterproof. However, I did drive my SG-1205 through water and it has not caused any problems so far. The ESC is located under the bonnet so it is quite well protected from splashes but the battery compartment is low down so can easily get water in there. Therefore, use in water with caution. Do not drive in deep water and submerge the electronics. Beach driving should be great fun but is one of the worst environments for RC vehicles due to the salt. Most of the components are plastic but be sure to dry it and clean it as soon as possible to prevent corrosion of the metal bearings and fixings.

@BlackSeaRC Ай бұрын

@dannyc50 I have been driving the SG-1205 on some dusty tracks to see how it would perform in these conditions. If you would like to see it in action, it would be great to see you again at BlackSeaRC.

@DearDiaryMe Ай бұрын

Genius design metal pinnion with all plastic diff gears, wonder how long it last ? just skip that junk, buy axial instead.

@BlackSeaRC Ай бұрын

It is not especially powerful and fast so I expect it to last quite a while. It seems robust enough so far. This is a fully licensed 1:12 scale hard body with great realism and detailing. What Axial product would you suggest that you can buy for around 50 GBP (