URGENT - 4WD Action needs a well set up touring GQ for magazine

[AB]

I have just been contacted by 4WD Action.

They are urgently seeking a well set up for touring GQ with all the gear for an urgent photo shoot and write up in their magazine.

I don't think location is the issue.

The forum will also get a plug in the mag so if your interested in showing your beast in the 4WD Action magazine please get on to this asap.

Simply email John at customs@4wdaction.com.au (http://webmail.nissanpatrol.com.au/horde/imp/message.php?mailbox=INBOX&index=1996#)

Just do a quick write up about your beast with some pictures and if successful you will be contacted by John asap.

Also folks, mention in the email that you saw this on nissanpatrol.com.au so they know where it came from....Cheers!

[AB]

Also folks, mention in the email that you saw this on nissanpatrol.com.au so they know where it came from....Cheers!

[Tweakedoffroad]

Maybe get a nice big windscreen sticker for who ever gets the gig

[Tweakedoffroad]

That's if u have any or can get one organized in time

[AB]

That's if u have any or can get one organized in time

For sure mate, I can organise that no problem at all....Nice one!

[Ben-e-boy]

It would also be nice if 4wd action would contact the subscribers of some of their magazine range to say that it no longer exists (4wd extreme for example) instead of giving repeated articles and dvd's. We have already paid for them

[Tweakedoffroad]

For sure mate, I can organise that no problem at all....Nice one!

At least in a photo shoot would be more likely to see on windscreen as a good quick reference for people who flick and go mmmmmmm I will check that out do you no were the shoot will be

[AB]

At least in a photo shoot would be more likely to see on windscreen as a good quick reference for people who flick and go mmmmmmm I will check that out do you no were the shoot will be

I have no idea mate, and no restriction on location.

I think they are desperate to fill in a section asap for one of the issues I guess...lol

[Tweakedoffroad]

Cool hopefully one of our guys gets the gig

[Bigrig]

See what comes - I've sent off an email ... fingers crossed ...

Might attach the 10m forum banner to the back of the truck AB and have it flying off the back like one of those small advertising planes!!!!!! lmao

[growler2058]

It would also be nice if 4wd action would contact the subscribers of some of their magazine range to say that it no longer exists (4wd extreme for example) instead of giving repeated articles and dvd's. We have already paid for them

X2........

[taslucas]

It would also be nice if 4wd action would contact the subscribers of some of their magazine range to say that it no longer exists (4wd extreme for example) instead of giving repeated articles and dvd's. We have already paid for them

OMG THANKYOU!!!!!! I thought i was the only poor bugga thinking that!!!!! Im with you 100% ben. To be honest, if i had a vehicle that they wanted feature, i think i would have to say no.....

[AB]

See what comes - I've sent off an email ... fingers crossed ...

Might attach the 10m forum banner to the back of the truck AB and have it flying off the back like one of those small advertising planes!!!!!! lmao

Like priscilla...LMAO

[DX grunt]

I'm speechless!!! OK guys, I'll take one for the GU team. lol

[Ben-e-boy]

OMG THANKYOU!!!!!! I thought i was the only poor bugga thinking that!!!!! Im with you 100% ben. To be honest, if i had a vehicle that they wanted feature, i think i would have to say no.....


nope there are alot of disgruntled people... as I said it dosnt exist, as far as i know rick dosnt work for extreme anymore and there isnt anyone doing new articles hence the repeat articles. If you want extreme offroading mag then go to dirt comp

[Ben-e-boy]

See what comes - I've sent off an email ... fingers crossed ...

Might attach the 10m forum banner to the back of the truck AB and have it flying off the back like one of those small advertising planes!!!!!! lmao

let me when you get the shoot. (they cant deny it for any real reason), good reason for a couple hours drive time

[Bigrig]

let me when you get the shoot. (they cant deny it for any real reason), good reason for a couple hours drive time

IF I get the shoot mate ... we'll see, but will be sure to let you know!!!

[oncedisturbed]

4wda are copping a hiding at the moment for their lack of cmunication for photo shoots especially for ones they over here in WA, theres a thread going on at perth4x4 about it at the moment as well as on the 4wda forums as well

[Tweakedoffroad]

See what comes - I've sent off an email ... fingers crossed ...

Might attach the 10m forum banner to the back of the truck AB and have it flying off the back like one of those small advertising planes!!!!!! lmao

Hey could erect it as a side awning on the angle

[Woof]

Just got a PM from John at 4WD Action requesting more photos of The Q

[oncedisturbed]

good to see :) hope all goes well for you

might need to do forum WA shoot sometime

[Woof]

good to see :) hope all goes well for you

might need to do forum WA shoot sometime
Yeah, did not even contact him, just logged on here and there it was

[Maxhead]

Hope something eventuates from it boys and girls.It would be good to see your rig in the mag but also get the forum name on there.

[DX grunt]

All the best to all the Q owners lining up for the photo shoot. I might even buy the mag when you have your fame and glory. lol

In the mean time, I'm patiently waiting by the phone and puter for the U call up. lol.

All the best guys and girls.

Rossco

[Tweakedoffroad]

so has any body lined up yet

[ozzyboy]

my rig got a bit of work needed before that :P

[Bigrig]

so has any body lined up yet

I've emailed them, but heard naught to this point. We'll just have to wait and see ...

Be interesting what they're after, as it appears most heavily modified (and good looking) trucks have appeared in there in some description or another ...

Fingers crossed.

[Woof]

Well after thinking about it I have decided not to do it..............just deleted what I think of them...LOL

[stevo1971]

I wish mine was up to standard, has a few issue's at the moment...But its still a great car..Love to go Missing in the Nissan A LOT :)

[Bigrig]

I haven't even had a courtesy response to say no go ...

Appreciate they'd get swamped with emails, but would have thought they'd at least have some form of auto response to say "thanks, email received and we'll get back to you etc etc" ...

No great drama really, but sort of puts you off ever responding to the requests. And as said, seems to be a large amount of reruns of previous trucks etc creeping into the mag - appreciate again this is a 'cheaper' way of populating the mag and keeping costs down, but doesn't really inspire me to keep buying it ... hmmmm

[04OFF]

I haven't even had a courtesy response to say no go ...

Appreciate they'd get swamped with emails, but would have thought they'd at least have some form of auto response to say "thanks, email received and we'll get back to you etc etc" ...

No great drama really, but sort of puts you off ever responding to the requests. And as said, seems to be a large amount of reruns of previous trucks etc creeping into the mag - appreciate again this is a 'cheaper' way of populating the mag and keeping costs down, but doesn't really inspire me to keep buying it ... hmmmm

This is what dissapoints me a little about mags scouting for cars on the forums (not just this forum), sure, they can no way respond to everyones emails individually, they asked for a urgent responce from GQ owners, some sort of return group responce would be courteous id have thought, but it seems they do not make attempts to keep threads (either started by themselves or on their behalf) or the people they are asking to help, up to date with any info.


How many times will people send off pics of the their car without getting any responce (only once i bet), yet if they just said, thanks everyone who sent pics, we will keep all your pics/info on file for further info, or ....we dont keep your info, please send it again next time we are looking, at least you know where you stand for next time, no info is just not going to work if they want people to keep responding in the future.. :frown:

[oncedisturbed]

what they should do is create a thread and update as required same a vendor would and leave feedback there, that way everyone is on the same page as they would countless amounts of emails but common courtesy would be nice in someway acknowledging emails etc

[AB]

what they should do is create a thread and update as required same a vendor would and leave feedback there, that way everyone is on the same page as they would countless amounts of emails but common courtesy would be nice in someway acknowledging emails etc

That is 1000% correct mate. I have no idea why they don't network like that on all forums.

One post in each forum with alerts set up for notifications of replies.

You could easily managed 50 forums and not miss a beat.

[oncedisturbed]

they don't even network properly on their own forums, the lack of response from the staff is rediculous and too much is thrown on the mods there who can not answer on behalf of EMG, the mods do great work over there and are very knowledgable but I think they are under valued by EMG.

[Bigrig]

Just got an email back - need to complete some details they sent through and they are going to organise a time for a photo shoot.

Hopefully I can get the damaged flares from the weekend fixed before then!!! lmao

Definitely will ...

[oncedisturbed]

good to see bud

[Ben-e-boy]

mine is modified enough but not pretty enough. but I dont want pretty so I guess I'll never get a shoot.

good onya scotty

[taslucas]

Just got an email back - need to complete some details they sent through and they are going to organise a time for a photo shoot.

Hopefully I can get the damaged flares from the weekend fixed before then!!! lmao

Definitely will ...

Good one Scotty, REPRESENT!

Lucas

[AB]

Nice work Scotty...Let us know what the outcome is mate!

[Bigrig]

mine is modified enough but not pretty enough. but I dont want pretty so I guess I'll never get a shoot.

good onya scotty

Thanks mate ... Didn't know you thought my plain grey truck was "pretty"!!!! lmao

[Bigrig]

Nice work Scotty...Let us know what the outcome is mate!

Will do - I'll be sure to wear the forum shirt and turn the lights back up on the rear so the sticker is fully visible!!

[Maxhead]

Will do - I'll be sure to wear the forum shirt and turn the lights back up on the rear so the sticker is fully visible!!

Go you good thing!!!!! Hope it all works out mate

[growler2058]

Onya largerus moderaterus rock on

[Bigrig]

Rights, paperwork (8 pages of it) complete, signed and sent back ...

Here's hoping!!

[Tweakedoffroad]

Well done mate keep us informed got any space for another sticker maybe

[Bigrig]

Well done mate keep us informed got any space for another sticker maybe

Hahaha ... go on then, I'll bite, what sort of sticker???

[oncedisturbed]

Hahaha ... go on then, I'll bite, what sort of sticker???

reckon it might be one that lights up your night :)

[Ben-e-boy]

Thanks mate ... Didn't know you thought my plain grey truck was "pretty"!!!! lmao

it was you that told they want pretty trucks, and I'm quite sure you used those words. and i'm also quite sure you were drinking lmao

it pretty compared to mine, I have dent in every panel, both door sills are dented and the tray is bent and I used a 28oz ball pein hammer to "modify the guards to fit the tyres on full lock

[Bigrig]

it was you that told they want pretty trucks, and I'm quite sure you used those words. and i'm also quite sure you were drinking lmao

it pretty compared to mine, I have dent in every panel, both door sills are dented and the tray is bent and I used a 28oz ball pein hammer to "modify the guards to fit the tyres on full lock

I'm pretty sure you're right!!!! LMFAO

[Bigrig]

Righto, got a call today and booked in for a photo shoot next Thursday!!! How excitement!!!

Absolutely, positively NOT confirmed, but John told me he'd like to use it for the cover!!! Now that'd be sweet!

Will keep you posted.

[Bigrig]

These are the photos I sent through ...

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/9.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/10.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/11.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/12.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/13.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/14.jpg

[taslucas]

Righto, got a call today and booked in for a photo shoot next Thursday!!! How excitement!!!

Absolutely, positively NOT confirmed, but John told me he'd like to use it for the cover!!! Now that'd be sweet!

Will keep you posted.

That's bl@@dy awesome mate! Many excitements for ya!
If ya get the cover, I may even buy a copy lol
Good job:-)

tappa slappn about

[Parra]

Awesome stuff! I'll definitely be getting a copy of that. How long do you have to keep it shiny for.

[Bigrig]

Awesome stuff! I'll definitely be getting a copy of that. How long do you have to keep it shiny for.

I'll be getting it polished up the day before and suppose I need to take some rags and tyre blackener with me for when we get there (dusty roads). The shoot takes up to 5-6 hours and apparently can take longer ... that'll be the longest period in it's history of being clean!!!! lmao

[taslucas]

Just saw the pics you put up......The tank: big, grey and beautiful!



tappa slappn about

[Maxhead]

MAAAAAAAAAAAAATE!, I hope you get TANK in there Scotty. One issue though....The www.nissanpatrol.com.au sticker is not very visible...LOLOLOL

Good one and I hope it all works out....Very excitement!!!!!

[Sir Roofy]

Good on ya scotty hope they dont leave ya hanging like they did to flethca

[Winnie]

Well done mate will be good to see the tank in the magazine.

[growler2058]

Righto, got a call today and booked in for a photo shoot next Thursday!!! How excitement!!!

Absolutely, positively NOT confirmed, but John told me he'd like to use it for the cover!!! Now that'd be sweet!

Will keep you posted.

Hell yeah woo hooooooo sh1t hot largerus moderarterus

[Tweakedoffroad]

Evan a much better spot to have that big sticker across the screen

[Bigrig]

Evan a much better spot to have that big sticker across the screen

Working on a full frontal sticker with AB so hopefully that'll be sorted ...

[taslucas]

Working on a full frontal sticker with AB so hopefully that'll be sorted ...

Is that gonna be G rated enough for the mag? Or will they have to blur bits out?

Lmfao

tappa slappn about

[AB]

Well done Scotty, going to look awesome this beast!!!!

[Bigrig]

I'm freaking out, now I have to get the power installed for the winch, the roof console installed (sitting in my garage), the starter motor fixed, the bonnet scoops installed, the ....

You get my point!!! lmao

Gotta look "pretty" for the photos, but want everything functional as well ...

Nothing like a challenge!!!! lol

[Silver]

who can put up a poll voting on whether BigRig is to Plank Tank for the photo shoot.

Nice photos Scotty!

[growler2058]

who can put up a poll voting on whether BigRig is to Plank Tank for the photo shoot.

Nice photos Scotty!

HAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHA Bloody oath

[Bigrig]

who can put up a poll voting on whether BigRig is to Plank Tank for the photo shoot.

Nice photos Scotty!

LMFAO!!!

I would .... but that's illegal ...

Isn't it??? lol

[Woof]

Great news there Scotty, I will have to by the issue when it comes out mate..

[Bigrig]

Great news there Scotty, I will have to by the issue when it comes out mate..

I'll be sure to post the edition mate once known ... pretty proud to have it selected truth be told - nice recognition of all the effort I've put into it ... nothing to gain by it as such, but definitely a sense of pride that it at least 'makes the grade' as it were for their selection process ..

[hekarewe]

Thanks mate ... Didn't know you thought my plain grey truck was "pretty"!!!! lmao

the trucks pritty scot just have to throw 2 bags over the drivers head or maybe get you to take the gorilla mask of LOL

congrats on the shoot mate should be a hoot

[GQUTERUS]

Great work dude!

[Bigrig]

Well, tomorrow's the day ...

Fingers crossed it'll make the cut for the cover, and just finished packing some gear in it ... spoke to them today and they said "pack some of the gear you'd take when you go out"!!! That's a 1.8 tonne camper and enough gear for 6 normally!!! lmao

Sooooo, asked the missus to pick me up a 3x3 gazebo, packed the camping table and a chair, the Waeco with some beers in it, an Australian Bush Cooking book, my swag and my stubby holder!!! LMFAO ... That's about all I'd take!!!!

Put the in car video in also, so hopefully whilst their filming me, I'll film them and post up some footage of 'how it all works' ...

Pretty excited truth be told ... just praying nothing f#cks up on the truck!!! lol

[DX grunt]

You'll come through with flying colours, Scotty.

Don't forget to wear your NP polo shirt. lol

Take care out there.

Rossco

[Bigrig]

You'll come through with flying colours, Scotty.

Don't forget to wear your NP polo shirt. lol

Take care out there.

Rossco

Yep, got the shirt out, and the stubby cooler in ...

Was going to turn the lights around on the back facing upwards again so the sticker shows clearer also ... will do that in the morning ...

[Airstrike]

Well, tomorrow's the day ...

Fingers crossed it'll make the cut for the cover, and just finished packing some gear in it ... spoke to them today and they said "pack some of the gear you'd take when you go out"!!! That's a 1.8 tonne camper and enough gear for 6 normally!!! lmao

Sooooo, asked the missus to pick me up a 3x3 gazebo, packed the camping table and a chair, the Waeco with some beers in it, an Australian Bush Cooking book, my swag and my stubby holder!!! LMFAO ... That's about all I'd take!!!!

Put the in car video in also, so hopefully whilst their filming me, I'll film them and post up some footage of 'how it all works' ...

Pretty excited truth be told ... just praying nothing f#cks up on the truck!!! lol

HOLY CRAP everything indeed....you might aswell stay a night or 2... I can bring Alcohol, smokes and music. LMAO

EDIT: I can not however bring the biggest muddies (crabs) on the east coast as it would seem that to be not so :P

[Tweakedoffroad]

Hey mate best of luck you should have a ball let us no how you go

[growler2058]

One thing that would have topped it off woulda been Rossco in THOSE shorts hahahahahahhaha good luck with it mate


Tappin N Crappin

[Maxhead]

Well, tomorrow's the day ...

Fingers crossed it'll make the cut for the cover, and just finished packing some gear in it ... spoke to them today and they said "pack some of the gear you'd take when you go out"!!! That's a 1.8 tonne camper and enough gear for 6 normally!!! lmao

Sooooo, asked the missus to pick me up a 3x3 gazebo, packed the camping table and a chair, the Waeco with some beers in it, an Australian Bush Cooking book, my swag and my stubby holder!!! LMFAO ... That's about all I'd take!!!!

Put the in car video in also, so hopefully whilst their filming me, I'll film them and post up some footage of 'how it all works' ...

Pretty excited truth be told ... just praying nothing f#cks up on the truck!!! lol


Wooohooo, pay day mate. Well done.
Hope all works out mate, I'm sure it will...don't forget the nissanpatrol sticker...LOLOLOL

[taslucas]

Good stuff mate hope it all goes well:)

[Timbo]

Congrats Scotty!!!

[Parra]

good stuff mate!

i look forward to seeing the beast in the mag soon. hope you have a blast!

[taslucas]

How's it all going Scotty? Getting used to the rock star life yet?

tappn it

[Bigrig]

How's it all going Scotty? Getting used to the rock star life yet?

tappn it

Hahahaha. Hmmmm ... Rock Star?? Hmmmmm ... not quite brother!!!! lmao

Just got back and was a blast - Daniel the photographer was a top bloke as was the other guy getting shots done of his rig also (super beefed up Rangie with ALL the goodies, 37's, lockers front and rear, welded and laminated and gusseted everything, etc, etc .... still didn't show up Tank though!!!! lmao).

Couple of snaps I took whilst he was getting some ... couldn't get others as we did some fairly knarly little tracks ... hopefully my "rear wheel 2 feet off the ground" shot will make the mag ...

As always, photos don't do justice, but suffice to say, that rock Tank is on is about 4 foot tall, and I now have a brand new scar right along the length of my right slider just getting it up there ... the photographer got a couple of different angles to me, and to quote him, one of them was "the money shot" (it looked superb on his camera ...

These are from my dodgy camera with some 'iPhone enhancement'!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/28.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/29.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/30.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/31.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/32.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/33.jpg

Got to keep the 4WD Action number plate covers too!!! Happy with that ... yep, I'm a simple creature!!! lol

[Parra]

good stuff mate. i like your iphone photography skills ;)

where abouts was this spot? looks pretty cool.

go the GQ!

[Bigrig]

good stuff mate. i like your iphone photography skills ;)

where abouts was this spot? looks pretty cool.

go the GQ!

Thanks mate!

Was out at Scenic Rim ....

[taslucas]

Thats awesome mate. Would have been a great experience. Any idea which issue it will be in?

tappn it

[Bigrig]

Thats awesome mate. Would have been a great experience. Any idea which issue it will be in?

tappn it

Thanks mate. Not sure, but I think it's 4WD Custom (or Modified or whatever the new name is), issue 187?? About two months away??

[Dark 1]

Congrats brother, fly that flag proudly.

[growler2058]

Woo hoo sh1t hot Biggus moderarterus and TANK of course


Tappin N Crappin

[Dhuck]

Glad you enjoyed your self Scotty. You know how mine was. Nice pics mate.

[White Elephant]

Awesome! I'll be looking out for that edition! Now comes the fame and fortune Bigrig...hehe.

[DX grunt]

One thing that would have topped it off woulda been Rossco in THOSE shorts hahahahahahhaha good luck with it mate


Tappin N Crappin

Hey Growlers....

I've lost that much weight, I've gotta buy another pair...tighter.... lololol

[Yendor]

Go Tank, Go Tank, Go Tank.

Mate, I hope you had a cracker of a day and Tank makes the front cover.

After all the blood sweat and tears you have put into Tank, you deserve it.

Cheers Rodney

[Bigrig]

Thanks lads - truly appreciated!!

Not sure on the fame and fortune White Elephant!! lmao ... you reckon I'll be beating the groupies off after the mag comes out?? roflmfao!!

Thanks Rod - its been an effort, but worth it even if it is a 'freebie' shoot with a mag. I'm proud of it either way just to be selected.

Davey boy - trust me, irrespective of the shoot, my day was worse!!! I know you know what I mean!! lol

Did I mention I was stoked at getting to keep the plate covers?? lol ... truly didn't expect it, so as said, I'm obviously a simple creature ...

Tank did the hills with ease truth be told, and couldn't be happier ... did the same hill beside the main camp area as Dhuck and I did last year (video on the forum) and it was super washed out, and Tank dead set cruised up it - which compared to the video from last time was a major change as I got stuck at the very bottom trying to enter the track!!! Something to be said for outright power and torque!!!

Anyways ... enough self gratification ... hope the photos do it justice when edited and stuck in the mag.

Wore my forum polo also and had the 'owners' piccie taken with it centre of picture ... had the forum stubby holder over the transfer case stick as well, so most the internal shots (he took heaps!!) should have it exposed in them also!!!

[Clunk]

Nice one Scotty, very impressed and I'll say it again........ Jealous as ;);):):beer::thumbup::thumbup:

[Woof]

So happy for you Scotty, all the work that you have done to the Tank deserves to be shown mate...well done

[Tweakedoffroad]

Well done mate the pics you took look awesome so the ones they took should be fantastic cant wait to see it in the mag

[AB]

Well done Scotty, can't wait to see the mag mate, photos came out well too..Beast!!!

[Mazodude]

Can't wait to see it scotty :D

[growler2058]

Hey Growlers....

I've lost that much weight, I've gotta buy another pair...tighter.... lololol

Rekon you should go to the next level and get a mankini Borat style hahahahahahahhaaha

Edit: if ya got it flaunt it hahahahahahahaha make sure the plumbs are tucked in though if ya do a photo shoot hahhahahahahaha