Tamiya TLT-1 1/18 Monster Truck - ***NEW PICS***

[StevePond]

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/Tamiya/Tam_tlt1.jpg

The first release in Tamiya’s new 1/18 Scale Little Gear Series, the TLT-1 (Tamiya Little Truck) is a powerful 4WD small-sized truck featuring superior suspension and four wheel steering capabilities. Being less than 30cm long, this truck can be as much fun in the house as it is outside. A lightweight durable polycarbonate body combined with loads of metal parts makes this little truck super tough. Box comes with handle and can be used as a simple carry case even after assembly. Tamiya will also be releasing a specially designed triangular battery pack to fit the TLT-1 battery holder.

About the TLT-1


Powered by a 540 type motor
Specially designed wheels and tires
Lightweight aluminum chassis
Belt driven 4WD system
4-wheel steering capabilities (2 servos required)
Four link push rod suspension with four aluminum dampers
Overall length approximately 280mm


*** This is a picture of a prototype. This is not the production truck.

[losiguy1090]

man everyones getting into this micro stuff these days:rolleyes: its cool tho

[StevePond]

Well, according to the specs, this one will be 4WD with a 540 motor. That should make things interesting. ;) :D

[grimlock3000]

Wow, I hope they clean up that chassis a bit and make it look better.

[ZeroMax]

honest opinon? kyosho mini monster!

ditto grimlock3000's post

[BloodClod]

Really love how it looks, but I'm darn curious how they achieve 4WD with one 540 using belt drive! :) Can't wait.

[Racer Rob]

Finally something small that got my attention. Yes the Kyosho truck is sweet, but still only 2wd. THANK YOU TAMIYA! Now hurry up with it! :D

[Pro3/nmt105]

Id like to see somthing like this with a lower CG. That things going to flip over like crazy. I know its like a scaled down txt-1 in proportions but IMO trucks that have bodies and chassis that sit that high look stupid, although they are more realistic. Im praying that this will be available in kit form.

[StevePond]

Originally posted by Racer Rob
...Now hurry up with it! :D


This is a very early prototype and as I understand it Tamiya would have preferred this information not be "out there" yet, but someone let it out. So, don't be too swayed by appearances because it's a prototype, and don't expect it too soon. I'll let you know if I learn more about it.

[Kden46]

This is a sweet looking Micro Monster!!:eek: :D :cool:

Micro's sure are taking off!

This looks similar to the PTI Micro Monster!

Wonder what it's going to cost?

Definately being added to list of things to get!!:D

[utieh]

do the belts link the central tranny to the axles????:confused: hope not, anyway it seems that they are axles and not belts between tranny and axles...
at this time I prefer the PTI's but this one will take ages to be released.....:cool: :rolleyes:

[microrcdude]

That nailed itself to my dream rc car list!!

[AEcrazyT3]

Very Nice....
Im thinking 10T D makeshift wheelie bar..... and a BIG ramp!

[shibby6]

right between pti and tamiya.........pti
http://www.ptiracing.net/page16.html
that thing is awsome ide trade mi micro rs4 anyday for it

but i have on ? how the heck are they using a belt drive system?

[MegaMe]

well if tamiya are building one surely its only a matter of time before hpi or traxxas or losi or someone else buils one. at least i hope one of the other big players builds one because im thinking that the pti wont be out for a while, and when it does it will be pricy.

that tamiya truck just looks wayy too tall IMO, you guys are right about it flipping over... i was worried about that with the pti as well.

[tmaxxamt]

Man another electric, im waiting tell someone finally makes a nitro 1/18, that will be the day. Well anyways it looks pretty good, im still interested in seeing how the 4wd turns out. The only sugestion im going to make is, do something with that chassis.

[racinlosi]

WOW!!!! That's soooo kool. I love how you can get it to be 4 wheel steering.:eek: THat's also on my dream car list just like the pti one is.:rolleyes:

[shibby6]

Originally posted by MegaMe
well if tamiya are building one surely its only a matter of time before hpi or traxxas or losi or someone else buils one. at least i hope one of the other big players builds one because im thinking that the pti wont be out for a while, and when it does it will be pricy.

that tamiya truck just looks wayy too tall IMO, you guys are right about it flipping over... i was worried about that with the pti as well.

well for a while ......maybe

ive hered early of 2004
here is a forum on it you can ask pti on too
http://www.one18th.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3382

but whosee to say Ide only consider the tamiya of they cleaned up that chassis but Ive never liked tamiya cars other than the txt-1

I agree hpi might but I dought team losi they just got done with the mini-t

[rtypec]

It's a very early prototype and not one of the better ones IMHO. There may be a prototype with 414 and TRF parts, that would be sweet.

[drumr racer]

Only one thing on my mind right now...

Hacker brushless

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

Holy Shimolly!
I want one!!!!

[BlutoSigPi]

Is it just me or does that chassis look really...uh...tall..

[mjohnston39]

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/banners/littlegear_1121.jpg

Looks like a new photo of the TLT-1 on the Tamiya website. Kinda small but it looks like they've redone the chassis.

[lino-xc]

:confused: ¿prototype?:confused:
http://members.sparedollar.com/jr-rc/show6.jpg
http://members.sparedollar.com/jr-rc/show8.jpg

[egdinger]

Where'd you get those pics?! That thing looks awsome, is it rtr? great now even more things to add to my christmas list :rolleyes: .

[Tamiya4ever]

Ohhhhhh gotta get one. Were did you get that picture? Any word out on price, or will it make it to the US? It will look cute next to my TXT-1. :D

[MegaMe]

i dont like the custom battery idea though...

wonder what other 1/18th stuff they will be making, they wouldnt make a whole new product range (little gear) just for 1 truck...

[k_sw31]

I'd sorry tamiya, but this is the age of CAD and CNC machining. You shouldn't be putting out products that look like someone made them in a basement with a jig saw and some sheet aluminum. :rolleyes:

I mean, come on! That PTI truck, did you know it was actually originally made by another rc car mag editor! A home made monster truck appears WAY better than something put out by the largest mfg in rc!

Sorry tamiya, but I just expect better than that from you guys.

[lino-xc]

I'm spanish, I don't writte english,I'm sorry.
The pics are on:
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/xforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8202
Someone have more information?

[mjohnston39]

I believe they were taken at the Tamiya world championships in Japan.

Mike.

[Tamiya4ever]

Any word on release dates or price? This is a kit right? Also, if this is a new series of 1/18. The touring cars can't be far behind :D

[Racer Rob]

I just called Tamiya America, they couldn't tell me much, but said to look for it available January or Febuary. :D

[Godspeed]

Originally posted by k_sw31

I mean, come on! That PTI truck, did you know it was actually originally made by another rc car mag editor! A home made monster truck appears WAY better than something put out by the largest mfg in rc!



Any idea when PTI is releasing their mini monster truck?

[Tamiya4ever]

Originally posted by Racer Rob
I just called Tamiya America, they couldn't tell me much, but said to look for it available January or Febuary. :D

I should call them too. So it should be out in the US, thats great. :D

[mr-e-maxx]

Did you know that the TXT-1 was a home made truck originally by I belive it was Kevin Hetmanski of RCCA. He sold his design or truck and design to Tamyia in which they in return produced the TXT-1 and I saw Kevins truck before Tamyia got there hands on it and there where not many changes done by Tamyia.:cool:

[grimlock3000]

"I'd sorry tamiya, but this is the age of CAD and CNC machining. You shouldn't be putting out products that look like someone made them in a basement with a jig saw and some sheet aluminum."

No kidding! :(

[creep]

That's just a very early prototype, I'm sure the production model will be much more refined. I'm holding off judgement until then.

[grimlock3000]

They can call it a prototype all they want, but do not expect the real thing to vary much. There are few differences in the original shot to the new one, so obviously they are sticking with that design. Also, if they plan to release this by Jan or Feb, there is not much time to make any significant changes anyway.

[Tamiya4ever]

Now now, lets not bash.........:mad:

[Tamiya4ever]

I just got off the phone from Tamiya America and they said that its still a prototype, and they are not sure when it will be released. So we should see a few changes.

[MegaMe]

if its a prtotype why is the box already made... it cant really change in appearance or specifications from the prototype or they would have to redo the box.

[Tamiya4ever]

Perhaps they just told me some BS hehehe. Yeah I noticed that the box is already made up.

[tphss]

Man, the Micro/Mini wave is getting a little out of hand, lol. :rolleyes:

Cool truck though. :D

[shibby6]

Originally posted by Godspeed
Any idea when PTI is releasing their mini monster truck?

I've heared that pti is working their ***** off to get it out by late dec mid jan!
still I want pti more still after seeing the guts of that thing they call a tlt-1:o

[Tamiya4ever]

Originally posted by tphss
Man, the Micro/Mini wave is getting a little out of hand, lol. :rolleyes:

Cool truck though. :D

Speaking of little...............:D

[2.0dohc]

Originally posted by MegaMe
if its a prtotype why is the box already made... it cant really change in appearance or specifications from the prototype or they would have to redo the box.

the box is most likley just a mock ie not real

[mjohnston39]

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/47201rockbuster/index.htm

More info, has a detailed photo of the belt drive.

Mike.

[lino-xc]

more,more,more....VIDEO tlt-1
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
http://www.rct-tv.com/

[NMT_RACER_BOY]

Awesome!
i still can't beleive they haven't changed their hacked looking chassis

[vispucee]

The chassis can be replaced with an after market one or a custom one. If you think about that, the tlt is a good base to start from.

[MegaMe]

true perhaps...if i had one i would make a custom chassis making the cg lower if possible, and also make it use normal batt packs...
while i want too see more pics of the layout, the belt drive does seem to waste space and make the motor unneccessarily high..

regardless i am really dissapointed by that video though: unless they were using like 20% throttle it seems a lot slower than the pti, and it got stuck as well where IMo it really shouldnt have...

[2.0dohc]

:confused: can't get the vid to work, anyone else?

[grimlock3000]

"regardless i am really dissapointed by that video though: unless they were using like 20% throttle it seems a lot slower than the pti, and it got stuck as well where IMo it really shouldnt have..."

The TXT-1 only goes about 8mph out of the box, and aftermarket parts and new electronics take care of the rest, the same should be true with the TLT-1 :)

[Tamiya4ever]

Its still a prototype. So I am sure they will do a few more changes. :)

[Tamiya4ever]

Originally posted by 2.0dohc
:confused: can't get the vid to work, anyone else?

Me either, anyway to view it?

[Serius Black]

The speed seems to be right where it needs to be for this rig, in stock trim anyway. Looks to be about perfect for crawling around the living room and rock crawling in the backyard. It's got an 05 sized motor, so the possibilities are pretty limitless in terms of what you could extract from the truck. I'm thinking Novak SS brushless power...

[Tamiya4ever]

Man I could have used the TLT-1 this morning in the snow hehehehe. If this is a new series of 1/18 scale trucks from Tamiya, I wonder if the Sedans are not far b ehind. A 1/18 scale Nismo GT-R anyone? :D

[General Uber]

round page one of this message board someone said they wanted to see a nitro 1/18 scale. chances are you wont see anything like that coming out because of how nitro's preform. a mini monster with lots of power would have to be run on smooth surfaces to achive high speeds (not very monster like) and the way the grabby clutchs work on most nitro's along with the high mounting location needed on a nitro would cause the mini not to be a well preforming rock crawler....aside from the fact that mini's dont generally preform as well rock climbing compared to there larger rc counterparts because of there lack of weight distribution and lack of conqurable structures....there still wicked fun tho :p

[MegaMe]

to view it i opened the web page http://www.ipo.ne.jp/tv/tlt1demo2.html in realplayer

[nitrorulz]

Well I for one think it is a very cool truck! I know as soon as its released, one will be in my hobby garage!

[Racer Rob]

I think they went overkill on it myself. A Micro RS4 pack and a speed 300 would be more then enough to run it good, and not make it so top heavy.

[MegaMe]

bob get a mini-t and put big wheels on it then :)

[nitrorulz]

A 300 in place of a 05 or 540 motor, not for me! The more power, the better! Heck when I get one, it will BL'd right off!

[Tamiya4ever]

Any new information on it?

[Tamiya4ever]

Here is a link to Tamiya's site. They have the RockBuster listed for a 2004 January release, notice that it looks just like the prototype, and also how its No 1 in the 1/18 scale series.

http://www.tamiya.com/english/news/news/news1.htm#47201

[Racer Rob]

Originally posted by nitrorulz
A 300 in place of a 05 or 540 motor, not for me! The more power, the better! Heck when I get one, it will BL'd right off!
You just do that buddy.... :rolleyes:

[Simen123]

I think that for crawling and more "realistic" running, a 300-motor would be nice and enough. But I think it`s cool to have the option to over-motorize the little truck too :)

Here`s a link to a page with some nice pictures (tried to post some, but it wouldn`t work to post them fullsize...) :

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/47201rockbuster/index.htm

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/47201rockbuster/size_thmb.jpg

I`m getting the txt-1 for christmas, so I guess I have to get this one too :D (And put my C40 6t motor in it :D )

[Simen123]

You can also order it from this page: http://homepage1.nifty.com/ishiimokei/

Although I don`t understand very much of it, except that the price is about 126$..

Does anyone know what sort of battery-pack fits in the truck?

[StevePond]

Here are the newest pictures:

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/tamiya/tlt1_txt1.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/tamiya/tlt_chassis.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/tamiya/tlt_articulation.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/tamiya/tlt_axle.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/tamiya/tlt_susp.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/tamiya/tlt_tranny.jpg

[nascarfreak88]

Man my head hurts!! TLT-1 or Mini-t????? I like that 4wd...... wonder how fast you can MAKE it go?

[The_In_Kid]

Originally posted by nascarfreak88
Man my head hurts!! TLT-1 or Mini-t????? I like that 4wd...... wonder how fast you can MAKE it go?


with a 540 motor very very fast!

[Tamiya4ever]

Ohhhhhhhh man. I gots to get that now. Notice how the drivetrain is sealed up. And for $126 dollars, 4wheel drive, optional 4wheel steering, its a great deal. :D :D

[Preston]

Definately looks like a great truck, but I wonder if the ground clearance will be an issue? the centre of the chassis is pretty low, and what is that tie-rod link on the bottom of the front axle? (you can see it in the paintcan pic.

For $129 it looks like a great buy.

[Serius Black]

That would be one of the four suspension links.

[Racer Rob]

Originally posted by nascarfreak88
Man my head hurts!! TLT-1 or Mini-t????? I like that 4wd...... wonder how fast you can MAKE it go?
You guys kill me, why don't you just strap a rocket motor to it :rolleyes:

[MegaMe]

Don't worry Rob, we will.

[nascarfreak88]

man a brushless in this thing would be OFF THE HOOK!!! can you imagine the looks on peoples faces when you open the thing up???

[nitrorulz]

You guys kill me, why don't you just strap a rocket motor to it

Racer Rob, are you scared of power or something? After all, it is just a closed-endbell 540! Have you considered the Canned-Heat line of r/c's?

[Tamiya4ever]

Originally posted by nitrorulz
Racer Rob, are you scared of power or something? After all, it is just a closed-endbell 540! Have you considered the Canned-Heat line of r/c's?


You do have to realize that cause of its small size, it will most likey tip over if your not carefull. MT are built for power, some speed is ok, but its not a stadium truck. Now if they only made 4 wheel drive stadium trucks, like the real ones, example make a new class, built on a modified sedan platform, short arms, for a realistic apearance. That would be cool. But anyway, I was going to get a motor with more torqe, and use a smaller pinion for more power. 4 wheel steering is a must. I hope that the battery pack is available when the truck is released. :D

[Racer Rob]

Originally posted by Tamiya4ever
You do have to realize that cause of its small size, it will most likey tip over if your not carefull. MT are built for power, some speed is ok, but its not a stadium truck.
Exactly. Lets build a mini crawler and see how much weight we can put the highest! Good job Tamiya! :rolleyes:

All of you speed freaks, if you want something mini to go fast why not a Mini T? :confused:

[Tamiya4ever]

Hey, they have new pictures on the Tamiya America site. The one picture is of the TLT with the carrying case. I could take the whole thing to work pretty easily. :D The other is of the truck with the wheel steering set up. Should turn on a dime. I would like to know when it will come out.

[Godspeed]

Does this truck come prebuilt?

[JAnderson]

Rtl $240
Due in 1/8/04

[4wdmt]

that soon? whoohooo, must save now. TH even have it at $198.99. hmmm, tlt-1 or TF? its going to be an expensive year :D .

[Tamiya4ever]

Since I really don't have the space, I will most likely get the TLT1 Rockbuster. I can't wait to get it. Were did you see that release date?

[racinlosi]

I want the ground clearence to be higher like the TXT-1!:( And to look like it mor too.:( But other than that, it's fantastic.:D I want to see all of the all aluminum Rock Buster's now.:D And I hope they make a kit that makes them longer. And a kit that makes them a litle bit wider.:D

[Tamiya4ever]

I had just recieved a reply from RC4WD. I asked them if they will make hop-up parts for the TLT-1, they said they will once the truck is out, so maybe it could be in a few months. :D

[racinlosi]

Yeaaaa! I want one even more now!:D I can't wait!:D I wonder what they will have for it.:confused: But what ever they shal have for it, there will be some "bling bling" parts to it.:D

[BCat125]

Thats so awesome that you can make it 4 wheel steering.

This thing looks awesome but i cant really think of any uses for it other that just driving around the house or backyard. It doesnt look like it will be able to race very well.

Ill eventually get one but i think ill wait a while and see what people think about it.

[Tamiya4ever]

It would be perfect for me, since I don't race, I could take it to work and stuff. I am wondering if they will release the battery pack for it also, and will it come with bearings?

[BloodClod]

Hi all... some info on this little truck...

1) No bearings at all. You'll need 20 1150 bearings for the tranny and 8 more (not sure of the size) for the cantilevers.
2) It comes with a battery pack - 6 cells wired in a 4x2 orientation
3) Awesome ball diff in the centre and gear diffs in the axles
4) Cut out on other side of chassis allows for motor adjustments and removal.
5) It does NOT come pre-assembled! YEAH!

It looks awesome!!!

[racinlosi]

Booo, no bearings.:mad: :rolleyes: Yeah! You have to asemble it.:D

[overtki11]

center tranny comes with bearings, the rest (axles and cantis) brass and plastic bearings... canti's use 8 X 850 bearings...
remaining 20 X 1150s

what comes with the kit: (for the tranny)
2x1510
1x620(ball thrust bearing)
2x840
2x850

click on www below for some pics

[Tamiya4ever]

Hey thats great that it comes with the battery pack. They may offer a bearing kit for it. BTW, there is no link at the bottom. ;)

[DCLXVI]

click his WWW button, the one that looks like so: http://dclxvi.no-ip.info/images/pics/temp/home.gif

[4wdmt]

how? where to click? :confused:

[Tamiya4ever]

I seen it. This truck will be a hit. The articulation seems to be allot. It could do allot of crawling, I hope that he posts some performance reviews :D

[rckid11]

Did anyone else notice that the one in the picture looks like it has a brushless motor in it? If it did that would be so cool! :cool:

[Figit090]

well...wouldn't a brushless suck the living crap outta a battery that small??:rolleyes: :confused: i on't know that much bout elec. so yeah any info on that?? usually batteries for a brushless i think would take up as much space as that whole little truck would....

[DCLXVI]

If I understand things correctly, you don't have to use 99999999 batts, it is just the fact that you CAN...

[MegaMe]

i still think the pti looks way better :)

[racinlosi]

:eek: That thing looks sick! And how did you get those pics or it?:confused:

[BloodClod]

Overtki11's my friend - at least he *was* until he picked up one of these babies and didn't give it to me... <grin> :)

All the info and pics you get come from his first hand experience with the truck... and that brushless proves his insanity. lol!

This thing looks awesome guys. And the potential is endless!

[old phart]

That little rock crawler is soooo cool! :D

[Burnout]

Damn, when I saw it on ****** I wonder how you got that truck before everyone else did! Ive been waiting for this for a very long time! And great job Tamiya for making it a KIT, so all you RTR wussies look elsewhere!

[overtki11]

update: ran the truck....charged up the 1700 batt.....went all the way to 1900+, ran in with the BL...got about 20 mins runtime....yes 20! i figure coz the BL is very effecient(sp?) and the fact that the truck is so small....

takes off like a rocket, jumping it was a lil hairy....but lands (if it lands on all fours) beautifully.

truck is very top heavy, so had to slam on the brakes before making sharp turns...(btw i did flip it...minor scratches).......decided to put the front bumper back on coz the steering links felt dangerously exposed with all that speed/power gulp....

will try my best to post vid...if i can get the damn digi camera to work....

looks like i'll be lowering the batts (ala BC style).....to improve the CG.

[Racer Rob]

WOW just like the TXT-1.... way over priced for what you get... Wonder if they include a tube of KY with it.
How hard is it to include BEARINGS Tamiya? :rolleyes:

[shadowghost1]

Check this out.... a real monster.
http://www.ptiracing.net/page16.html

[Godspeed]

Hey shadowghost, know when they releasing it? Looks darn cool. :cool:

[shadowghost1]

It hasnt been said yet, they are hinting around March, but I do not know for sure.

[Tamiya4ever]

If the truck can handle the brushless with no problems, It will be a fun crawling/ go anywere truck with a stock motor. :D

[BloodClod]

Just completed my TLT... more updates:

- truck comes with all parts necessary for 4WS, and gives you the separate instructions (and parts) for 2-channel and 3-channel mounting of the rear servo.
- all parts are high quality and very nicely finished.
- supplied battery is 1700mah and comes in a 4x2 config but cells are somewhat shorter than normal cells so if you wanna wire your own packs it'd be in a different configuration - e.g. 3x3.
- Center gearbox is shielded but not sealed... and the spur-pinion setup is also exposed to the elements so in stock trim this baby isn't gonna be good for the rough outside stuff.
- Shocks are pretty awesome. Gold anodized and oil-filled. The O-ring seals come factory assembled too (which is nice cos I hate building those... lol!)
- Center tranny comes with bearings but not the axles. You'll need 20 1150 bearings to finish the tranny and another 8 bearings for the cantilevers.
- gears in the axles are all metal construction and should take quite some abuse.
- Whole truck seems well thought out though there isn't a whole lot of room for electronics.
- Tire and wheel combo are winners - they simply look fantastic!

PERFORMANCE:
Now on to the good part...
- I set my truck up with 4WS and this thing is perfect in the house! I was running it around the living room with no problems. The truck has about a 2 foot turning radius with this setup so it's pretty agile on it's feet.
- Torque is pretty neat though... but the downside is that it has problems getting the power to the ground...
- that's because of the 3 diff setup. What helps the truck to steer so great causes it to lose traction while trying to crawl. With 3 diffs, all it takes is 1 wheel to break free and you're stuck. I guess you can tighten up the ball diff in the center and fill the gear diffs with thicker stuff to eliminate this though.
- gear diffs at the axles are like the TXT-1's... they aren't exactly sealed so you can't use thick silicone oil. Epoxy is one solution though it will be permanent.
- Truck has awesome articulation... gets about 4" on the outer edge of the tire which is cool for a little dude like this.
- however, that articulation doesn't always get it out of tough spots. Reason is that there isn't much clearance in the middle of the chassis in stock trim... so the truck can easily get stuck on top of an obstacle or ledge... when this happens the diffs unload and you're stuck.
- top speed isn't anything to gawk at with the stock motor but it's just about right for running around in the living room... enough to reach top speed occasionally on the long stretch but enough torque to keep it peppy on the get-go...

Conclusion:
- AWESOME TRUCK!
- Great fun to run and great fun to build.
- Needs mods to make it a good living room crawler, but as a blank canvas it's awesome! This is the first time we've got small solid axles to start with and metal gears in them!

[4wdmt]

whoa, is it out already? nice review bloodclod.

[Burnout]

Nice review. One thing you failed to mentioned was the price you paid for it.

[Tamiya4ever]

I am gonna get one. But just for outside though. :D

[overtki11]

http://www.******.net/media/PC310181.jpg

http://www.******.net/media/PC310181.jpg

erm....nevermind......haha just click below www

[Racer Rob]

Wow I like it with the new wheels/tires. What did you put on it? I do see the truck as a good base to start from, just wish it didn't cost so much. (And I even get dealer cost on them!)

[Tamiya4ever]

So does the body come pre-painted?

[BloodClod]

Nope - it doesn't come pre-painted but it comes with stickers to easily reproduce the cover design with just 2 simple colors.

[Tamiya4ever]

Ok thats good. Did anyone see the new video of it on the Tamiya home page? The Japanese version?

[BloodClod]

Here's how I reproduced the stock cover with the decals provided.

http://www.cool.per.sg/external_links/tlt/tlt03.jpg
http://www.cool.per.sg/external_links/tlt/tlt04.jpg
http://www.cool.per.sg/external_links/tlt/tlt05.jpg
http://www.cool.per.sg/external_links/tlt/tlt06.jpg
http://www.cool.per.sg/external_links/tlt/tlt07.jpg

[Tamiya4ever]

Oh man, that looks great. Very good job. I can't wait to get mine. :D

[Kden46]

That looks really good!:D Man I don't know if I can wait for the PTI? Guess I'll just have to get both!:D

[Tamiya4ever]

Hey BloodClod , how did you post those pictures like that? I tried to do it with my TA-03 pictures and it would not let me post pictures like on your posts. And what digital camera did you use? Pictures look nice and clear.

[BloodClod]

The pictures are uploaded to my website and then I just linked them from here. They were taken with a Olympus C200 Zoom digicam. :)

[Tamiya4ever]

Oh ok thakns. I have a Cannon s50. 1.3 mega pixel.

[BCat125]

That body looks awesome in my opinion. The chassis really does look weird on it. I wouldnt think that it would be able to climb over much though with the chassis so low.

[rckid11]

Bloodclod, how much did you pay for it?

[r/c maddness]

it looks too tall. monster mini z all the way!!:D

[rckid11]

Also to have 4 wheel steering do you need a 3 chan. radio?

[BloodClod]

Paid ard US$200 for it.

It comes with all parts necessary for 4WS with 2CH or 3CH operation. However, i you use a 2CH controller you will need a Y-harness for the 2 servos. :)

I just locked the center diff and this thing wheelies with the stock motor!

[rckid11]

Thanks alot Bloodclod. Does anyone know if the price is supposed to drop?

[Tamiya4ever]

HI BloodClod, how long is the runtimes with the stock motor? And can you quick charge the included battery pack and at how many amps? Thanks ;)

[BloodClod]

I can't post accurate runtimes because I've been running the truck around at home at nights... but it lasts quite long. Although I don't run at full speed, the batt can last me several nights with each session running about 10-15 minutes.

I quickcharge the batt at 4amps without problems. :)

[Tamiya4ever]

Oh wow. Thanks for the info. It looks like a nice all around truck. :)

[overtki11]

hey guys....just to let you know , i have taken a hacksaw to my TLT...for pics click www below..........

[rckid11]

Thats really cool. Can't wait till its done! Where is the best place to get one?

[utieh]

Originally posted by overtki11
hey guys....just to let you know , i have taken a hacksaw to my TLT...for pics click www below..........
that's just whant I wanted to see..bigger tires:D
which wheel and tires are you using?

[utieh]

questions:
is it possible to directly swicht to a 48Dp Spur Gear?
I don't want to waste too much money to find the right ratio for bigger tires and a lower turn motor.
Is it possible to disable the cantilevers?It seems there is not enough room to fit the shock directly from the chassis to the axles...
I don't like so much the stock shocks ...I wonder how would fit the new Mini T oil shocks or some classic associated's...:D
Thanks.

Gilles

[Kden46]

Towerhobbies has it listed at $198.99 and expected in stock mid january.

Here's a link to a thread where the guy is cutting up his stock chassis. Looks pretty good! TLT Under the Knife (http://www.yourmicro.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11614)

[rtypec]

Hobbypeople.net has them listed at 140something. I'm jonesing to build one as I have a lot of ideas with the suspension.

Also, I heard that hopups are already in the works.

[Kden46]

That's a great price! But I wonder what shipping would be to Hawaii?:(

[Tamiya4ever]

Originally posted by rtypec
Hobbypeople.net has them listed at 140something. I'm jonesing to build one as I have a lot of ideas with the suspension.

Also, I heard that hopups are already in the works.

Who will be making the hopups? Tamiya or other manufactures? With that price of $144, they will be flying out of there :D

[rckid11]

I think I am getting one this week. I can't wait! :D

[2.0dohc]

I think I will have to get one of these

[Burnout]

So who has it now besides the guy in here that always kept his mouth shut?

Ultimate Hobbies says its released today (1/20) for $134.95. Not a bad deal at all IMO. Tower Hobbies better lower that $200 price tag! Get them while you can, I think its going to sell like hotcakes!

[Fidelio]

tower has updated their tlt page with lots of info.

i have to say though, as fun as these little trucks look as indoor rock crawlers, even $139 seems pricey when you consider you have to add all electronics, a special battery, and they don't even include a motor.

for those of us who run nitro but want some winter indoor fun, i think the cost of entry for the total package will end up being too high for most.

at least for me anyway.

[cretin]

i look at it like it's a baby clod. not much to start with, but has a ton of potential. yeah, it's too expensive to buy just to butcher, so i'll just wait til some of them show up on e-bay.

how big are the tires? playing around with some of my spare parts, i pulled the foams out of a pair of 2.2 inch pro line dirt hawgs, and they are the softest tires i've ever seen. they'd be great in a crawler. how much too big would they be for the tlt?

[eurylokhos]

I picked one up at the LHS today. Pretty cool. I wasn't planning on buying anything except for a Dean's, and then I saw the TLT sitting behind the counter. It's heavy! The hardware bag alone has to weig a couple of pounds. But the components all look to be really high quality, and it just looks like a fun little truck in general. I'm building it tonight, I'll post later when I'm done.

BTW, I got it for $179 at Ray & Robin's in Portland ME, they had 3 in stock, and didn't even have them put out and priced yet. It's worth paying a little more to support the LHS, IMHO. (hows that for gratuitous use of Acronyms? :)

[eurylokhos]

I got it finished today, I would say it took a total of about 6 hours to build, I'd say I'm a fairly fast builder, but I do pay a lot of attention to the details, so I sand down parts to get them to fit right, and remove all flashing etc, so if you just throw it together, It'll probably take you around 4 hours.
The build was enjoyable, typical Tamiya, great instructions, parts that fit well, and lots of small bits. I put a sealed can 540 Mabuchi in it, since I'm not to concerned with speed, more battery life and crawling. 2WS, because I only had one servo handy, and everything stock.
My impression is that it's damn cool! I'm running it on a 7.4v 1500mah 2s1p LiPoly Kokam battery from one of my planes, and it has plenty of power. It needs 4WS to run inside, as the turning radius is pretty large with 2WS. It has a large amount of articulation, and will climb over most things, but it really needs at least the rear diff locked to be a truly good climber, and maybe the front as well. It is truly a Monster Truck, and I did a little car crushing with my collection of 1/18th scale DieCasts, and it can climb right up and over them, as well as my MiniZ and X-Mods. In all it's a fun little truck, I'm glad I got it.

[jchung]

nice review!
im deciding whether to get this or a mini-t
a few questions
is there a battery pack and stock motor supplied in the kit?
and is the ground clearance an issue with climbing?
thanks

[eurylokhos]

It doesn't come with any electronics including battery and motor. Just the rolling chassis. I was looking at both he Mini_t and the TLT as well, and while the Mini-T was cool, it wasn't something that I really had to have. The Mini T is more of a track type vehicle, and just driving it around a room didn't do anything for me, even if it was cool. Mainly because it wouldn't climb things, it was just a go fast type of vehicle, and in my house I don't have a stadium track! Where as the TLT is a crawler/climber. Which is what I do when I'm driving around the house. I'm climbing over dog bones, and everything else in the place.

It's pretty easy to get it to climb over anything, and the low clearance isn't too much of a factor. It is a factor, but not too bad. I'm planning on making new links and searching for new dogbones to stretch it out a little and increase clearance. But as it sits stock, you have to climb things like with a larger truck or a full size truck, hit it at an angle, and slowly power over it, and it'll keep a tire on the object the whole time. Works like a charm for me. I really enjoy driving it, I need to buy another servo to convert to 4ws, and lock up the rear diff, and tighten the center ball diff.

It's pretty heavy, I don't know the exact weight, but it feels about the same as a 1/10th stadium truck, and that's with a LiPoly battery in it, which weighs about a quarter what the Tamiya battery does.

[jchung]

thanks
one more question
since its so heavy, does the mabuchi 540 supply enough power for it?

[eurylokhos]

Yeah, it doesn't have a problem moving it. Also, the truck uses standard pinions and spurs, so you can always tune the gearing to match the motor you use.

[utieh]

Originally posted by eurylokhos
Yeah, it doesn't have a problem moving it. Also, the truck uses standard pinions and spurs, so you can always tune the gearing to match the motor you use.

standart means 48dP??
Is it possible to change the spur gear for a 48 if the stock isn't?
Thanks

[eurylokhos]

No, it's a standard 32p gearset, but the spur and pinion aren't anything proprietary, so you should be able to swap it out with a 48p, which is something I'm going to do whenever I get around to tear it down and lock the diffs.

[utieh]

thanks;) hmm strange...32Dp...thought it would me tamiya's size.

It seems that it s not possible to remove the cantilever...wanted to mount some B2/B3 front shocks directly from the chassy to the axles...
:( the pushing rods look very small.

[eurylokhos]

You cold take the cants off very easily, I don't know exactly why you would, but I'd bet it'd take me less than 5 minutes to convert it to direct shocks instead of cantilevers. I'd lose a ton of articulation, but I could do it. Also, the whole truck is pretty beefy. Those pushrods are more than large enough for this truck. I don't anticipate bending them.

[utieh]

wanted to remove them b/c it looks a little bit more realistic
If I get one, I will make a custom carbon fibre chassis...with higher holes to place the shocks... but it seems that it won't be enough so perhaps there is another place to fix the shocks on the axles.
Does someone know what is the diameter of the Twin detonators wheels/tires??

[DCLXVI]

I thought the std Tamiya gears were 32p...doesn't the TXT have 32?

The Wild Dagger/Twin Detonator has 2,2" rims, I'm 99% sure...

[nitrorulz]

Anyone locked the center diff. yet? How did it act versus not locked? I'm building mine now and was wondering! I know sometimes center diff's suck unlocked!

[eurylokhos]

I haven't done it yet, but I am going to when I get around to tearing the truck down. Reason being, I can't tighten it down enough to keep it from slipping too easily. I'm also locking the rear diff.

[BloodClod]

I've locked mine quite successfully. Went to the plumbing section in the hardware store to pick up some rubber washers the same size as the metal rings in the diff. Removed the metal rings and diff balls and used the washers instead. I also took out the thrust bearing and then tightened the whole assembly all the way.

Performance is MUCH better. Crawls significantly better because there are always 2 wheels turning at any one time, and it even wheelies with the stock 540 motor. Turning radius is NOT affected (I'm running 4WS).

Hope that helps.

[XXXER]

the guys and I at West Valley Hobbies have had ours for about 2 weeks now, to date we have gotten like 6 or more of them in stock. With Mike's (My manager's) we have lengthened the wheelbase, lifted it, and we are using 2 HS-85MG's for the steering servo to get the maximum travel. We too are trying to figure out a way to lock the center diff, but the guy's post above looks like a prettty good one, I will have to run it past him. As for locking the diff, the guys and I have found that Silly Putty in our Savage diffs works AWESOME! It still allows for the wheels to diff out, but only very slighty, plus if you want to go back to normal, just pull the putty out, and things are just fine.

Oh, one note to guys interested in the TLT, it needs 20 5x11mm bearings, and 8 5x8mm bearings (optional, for cantilevers). We have our's priced @ 159.99
-Steve

[nitrorulz]

Thats washer Idea is great, to bad I didn't see it till after I locked mine! I used JB weld, so no turning back, although, don't see a reason to go back to an un-locked center diff. I figured it would un-load waayy to easy, so I locked it up while building it! TRuck is very beefy, and i'm very satisfied with the parts and the fitment!

I've been building r/c's for 25 years now, and this kit is as impressive as any Tamiya kit I've ever built! I think the diff's are well thought out and should be more than strong! Would have finished it today, but waiting on my Radio system and battery!

[nitrorulz]

Heres my progress so far! About 80% finished, still waiting on the radio system and motor, but they are supposed to be here in about 2 hours! I went ahead and set it on the counter w/ the axle's holding the wheels and tires on and the body balanced on the body post's! You can get the idea at least!

I painted the body last night when I couldn't go any further on the kit, so it would be done and waiting! Wanted to paint the body a little different than my other jobs, and think it came out ok!
Well, here she is so far.....

http://www.freeyellow.com/members8/thepilotmaster/tlt1.jpg

[Serius Black]

One of the employees at a local hobby shop already has his tricked out - what a bad@$$ little truck! He's got the Novak SS brushless system in his, running 5 cells and it's a screamer.
I'll pick one up down the road, but I want to wait until more aftermarket parts are available. I'm setting mine up as a crawler, it'll probably never live life outside of my livingroom.

[nitrorulz]

Anyone know of any place with replacement parts yet? Broke a front axle shaft, and wasn't even being hard on it. Just running along, and noticed the front wasn't pulling, so tore it down and the right front axle is broke at the end where it downsizes at the cup! Looks like pop-metal! 3rd battery pack!

Looking for replacement parts, anyone know where?

[JimmyMac]

You try Rainbowten in Japan? You'll get parts cheaper with like $15 EMS shipping for 5 day delivery.

[EMaxx150]

Does the truck come with TX and RX? The info I read said you only need a TLT battery and ESC. Does anybody have them in stock?

[BloodClod]

Originally posted by EMaxx150
Does the truck come with TX and RX? The info I read said you only need a TLT battery and ESC. Does anybody have them in stock?

Nope, you'll need your radio and an ESC. The special 7.2v batt comes in the kit.

[eurylokhos]

The battery doesn't come in the kit in the US. Maybe in imports, but in the ones for here, you still need to buy a battery.

See: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGFP4&P=7

[EMaxx150]

Thanks for the reply. I saw it on the Hobby People site and it didn't say anything about the radio.

[BloodClod]

Sorry, my bad.

All the kits here came with the batts - which would explain the price differences.

The truck does fit normal cells wired in 3x3 saddle packs though.

[eurylokhos]

Or even better, use Lipos! I run mine on a 2s1p 1500 kokam LiPo, it weighs about half as much as the standard battery, and I get 40 minutes of run time. Be sure you have the right charger if you do this, though.

[XXXER]

Guys, we have found a better way to lock the center diff than JB Weld, and the rubber washers! Pick up a pack of Traxxas Slipper Pegs (#4685) and use them where you put the diff balls, tighten the screw, and NO SLIPPING AT ALL.

in case you were wondering, don't use any diff lube on the pegs (duh)

-Steve

[F1Junkie]

Hi -

One thing I haven't read is......

Is the gear mesh adjustable on the TLT?

thanks

dave

[BloodClod]

Yes, the gear mesh is adjustable.

[JAnderson]

Locking center ball diff?

get yourself the Gear Diff and lock it with the G Parts from the XC chassis or other ways too.

[Tamiya4ever]

Tower Hobbies has the TLT listed now as $144, and a late Feb in stock date. The battery pack is $35.

[4wdmt]

$144?, wow, why the sudden drop of price? its out of stock from its 1st week of release. now its more affordable - even buying the batt pack seperately. i hope rcca has a full review of this truck next issue.

[Tamiya4ever]

Yeah this truck seems to be selling real good. Now with the price is down, they will be flying of shelves. I think that maybe cause that other hobby retailer had them for $149 is why Tower dropped there price. You still need bearings though.

[NPedeInsanity]

Wow this thing looks rugid:eek: . Good for some family room crawling:D .

[JimmyMac]

Darn, and I just bought mine a week ago for $150. So anyways, about the batteries. Are the batteries Sub C type the same size as GP3300's? I'm slowly putting my kit together and it's not looking like I can build my own 3x3 battery from an old GP pack I have laying around. Looks like it'll be too big. So I'm thinking the Tamiya pack is a special type of battery. I'll order one anyways. But would like to know. Thanks...

[JimmyMac]

Actually, I think I just figured it out. I'll make a saddle pack and stack the batteries ontop of each other. They'll fit that way instead of the "Tamiya pack" way. They must be different type of cells.

[Tamiya4ever]

Is there any word on when and were spare parts will be available?

[SilentGT]

I would never buy that. It looks like ****. The tall twin plates, yuck. The video was crap.

[eurylokhos]

So why even post?

[Fidelio]

video?

lnk pls

[SilentGT]

Hey, it's two posts later and I still wouldn't buy it. The truck appears horrible, performance and layout.

[SilentGT]

Here is the video
http://www.ipo.ne.jp/tv/tlt1demo2.html

[Tamiya4ever]

Ok, you have to remember that this is a "fun" truck, not a racing truck. Just take it out, run it up and down the yard or street, in the living room and so forth. :rolleyes:

[JimmyMac]

I think people confuse the Monster Truck term with soo many things. This truck is for clubing. The Mini T is for racing. Kinda like the EMaxx vs the TXT-1. Both are made to do 2 different things.

[MegaMe]

Originally posted by KilRuf
I think people confuse the Monster Truck term with soo many things. This truck is for clubing. The Mini T is for racing. Kinda like the EMaxx vs the TXT-1. Both are made to do 2 different things.

no... kinda like the txt-1 and a xxx-t... im still waiting for something that can be considered to be a mini e-maxx :)

[JAnderson]

http://txt-1.net/TLT-1/images/project-carbon/high-res/45dgrelft.JPG

Pics at www.txt-1.net (http://www.txt-1.net)

[AceCoolie]

What steering servos are you guys useing? I've just about got my truck finished (haven't decided on ESC yet) and it appears that the "standard" futaba 3004 servos I put in it won't cut it. I plan to use this truck for crawling around the house so it has to be able to turn the wheels easily when stopped. I think I'm going to need some high torque servos.

[eurylokhos]

I've got standard Futabas, and they work fine, and I also use mine for crawling around the house on carpet with all the diffs locked.

[AceCoolie]

I've finished my TLT-1 today and took it for a test drive around the living room. This thing is great! First, it's got tons of power even with just a stock, silver can 540. I'm going to have to gear WAY down to be able to control it in the house. You have to lock the center diff or you'll get stuck easy. After you lock it though, watch out! It will flip itself over if I punch it! Wheelies are NO problem. The 4ws is great. I'm using my 3PK so I've got my PMix set up and controlled by the thumb switch. It's so cool to be able to switch the rear steering on and off :). All I've got left to do now is paint. I've been thinking about a Tonka theme since it's the same size as some of my sons trucks.

If you've been thinking about buying this truck, go get it. You won't be sorry. It's an absolute blast stock and when the aftermarket parts start rolling in, watch out!

[Katatonia]

that video made the truck look pathetic.

[JimmyMac]

Still waiting to finish up my kit. Had to order a reversable esc since all mine are race ones. Plus ordered another "cheaper" 3channel receiver for it to use with my 3PK. I was gonna use the 4WS too AceCoolie. Shoulds like a good idea for programming in the thumb button. I think I'll do that as well. :D I also ordered another body for it. One will have a hole in the windshield for a mini cam. Then I can drive it around the house from my room... ;)

[eurylokhos]

I have mine set up identically on my 3pk. It works great, when the truck is going fast, you can have it steer with the front only for stability, for crawling, have the rear wheels pitch in. You're going to love it. I had to buy a cheap ESC too, I ended up getting an Mtronics from Hobby People for $27, and it works great, I also use a silver can 540 and a Hitec HFS-03 receiver, the package works great, and with the diffs locked, it'll climb anything.

[JimmyMac]

Sounds Sweet! Looks like my package with my ESC and Receiver didn't show today. I guess because of all the snow. Oh well. Maybe tomorrow. Got a trophy race tomorrow anyways. So I'll be busy working on motors tonight. I guess it'll give me something to do Sunday. :D

[tripplefatty]

!

[JimmyMac]

Here are the pics of mine. I am using my 3PK radio to use 4WS. My thumb button controls Mix1 for tight turning. My finger button controls Mix2 for side scrolling. It's pretty cool. I also use 6cell GP3300s and a Black Can Mabuchi motor for tons of run time! I'm using the Quantum Reverse Sport.

In the first pic you can see my wireless cam inside the cab! It works pretty good. I can drive the truck outside around the house just sitting down and watching tv from the living room.

http://kilruf.com/remotecontrol/tlt1/tlt1a.jpg

In this 2nd pic you can see my battery configuration to make the GP3300s fit. I just stacked a saddle pack ontop of each other and shrink wrapped it. Works great.

http://kilruf.com/remotecontrol/tlt1/tlt1b.jpg

Last pic is the camera mounted inside the body with double sided tape. Same with the battery.

http://kilruf.com/remotecontrol/tlt1/tlt1c.jpg

It's a pretty fun truck. But I'd like to try the other wheels to get more ground clearance. I locked the center diff. But would like to lock the axles for better climbing.

Enjoy

[PCC]

Check this out. (http://www.gizmohobbies.com/RC-Fabrication.html) I just found that site.

[hyperstang]

Here is my Tamiya TLT-1 along side this years Mod Clod entry to our Monster Jam Competition here in Hawaii.

TLT 1 is running a 15T motor with locked front and rear diffs. Li Ploymer batteries power this little monster. Imex pullers were on during the pics to match my TTR Clodbuster, since changed to Imex G Hawgs. A more low profile tire and better turning. 4WS and Servo mixed with my 3PK. Button on the handle of the 3PK controls the and locks out the rear steering for better turning and can lock it out on the straights.

Race on...

[hyperstang]

Here is another...

MonsterTech Graphite Chassis is on its way to make for a lighter and better looking TLT 1.

Race on...

[PCC]

I tried out a few different gear combinations on my TLT-1 and found some things out: the lowest gearing you can put on the TLT-1 without modifying anything is 96/15 in 48 pitch. If you cut the upper slot on the motor plate you can get a 96/13 in there but the motor hits the plastic supports. Removing a little material from the supports will allow you to use a 12T pinion but I did not do this.

[hyperstang]

MonsterTech in da House...

Graphite chassis has arrived and ready to be put on for this weekend.

Race on....

[JimmyMac]

Nice!! How much and where from?! :D

[tjbell88]

How do you lock the diffs on it?

[BloodClod]

I just got my Monstertech chassis plates too. They look like quality stuff!

Gotta get mine fixed up for some pics. Can't wait to get rid of those clunky stock plates. lol!

KilRuf - you can find them at http://www.monstertechracing.com.

[hyperstang]

I locked my front and rear diffs using shoe goo. Works great. For locking the center diff, try checking out the yourmicro website. A lot of info on the TLT1. Also it has the original person who designed the monster tech chassis. You think it look good in graphite, the original was done to the stock plate and looks pretty nutz itself. the user is Jades Dad...

Race on...

[b3guyRC10]

What mods have you done to your Rockbuster?

In mine I have 4ws, and I locked the center diff with epoxy when I was building it. I tried filling the diffs with 10k weight oil but no luck, they are leaking out. Right now for electronics I have a crappy orion stock motor, Novak XXL, novak fusion ESC, and a 3000 pack. My new battery and ESC will be coming in this week. I will then put in a nice 19t.

Is there anything that can be done to make this a sweet rock crawler? the clearance sucks and gets hung up on stuff.

-Will

[Tamiya4ever]

What is a good shock oil weight for all around running with a few bumps and jumps.

[ltz400]

Heres my monster.

[95Dakota]

Sup, i have enjoyed reading the posts, realy cool. i am going to use the axles from this little beast and put them under a 1\10 scale body. how could i use 2.2 rims on them. if at all. i will post pics when i can. it should be realy scale of a dodge ram with a mild lift. later :) :D :cool:

[cretin]

cool to see al the modded tlts, but when is someone gonna figure out how to get some actual ground clearance? since there's no radio gear or motor, how about slapping a .12 in one? make it a mud dragster.

[crypt]

hi guys i have a question, will fit a magnetic mayhem motor in the tlt, well thanks for your time.

[cretin]

supposedly, all 540 size motors will fit. i'm considering getting one soon. since the battery is so weird and has to be a tamiya one or custom built, i'm thinking about just using a 4 cell pack and recycle one of my old speedgems and tekin rebel esc.

[space_doc]

Hey guys,

I was surfing another website and got this link! Cjeck it out. Third post down is a pic of what is supposedly the TLT2. Also, further down is a pic of the new carbon fiber chassis for the TLT1.

I tried to attach the pics themselves. We'll see if it works.

http://www.minizcanada.com/forum//viewtopic.php?p=19343#19343

[End Overend]

Just thought I'd throw my week old TLT-1 in here.

Here is the equipment and mods so far (center chassis height is now 2.25" and total length is approx. 13.5")

-Raised .75" and lengthend 1.5"
-Full bearing kit (just installed)
-Electronics centered on the chassis, using RPM Stampede ESC mounting plate
-IMEX G-Hawg tires
-HPI RS4 MT wheels
-Integy 55T Lathe motor (awesome torque and loooong run times)
-Mtroniks Sport RV Max ESC (waterproof if needed :D )
-JR Z590m steering servo (soon to be one on the back end as well)
-I'm going to use a GP3300 saddle pack in the near future (I just have to dissasemble one of my current pack or purchase a saddle pack for it)

All differentials are locked for climbing (it's a rockcrawler, just 1/18th the size :p )

I have other things in mind for it, maybe a longer stretch, maybe a custom made 3 gear gearbox and a few other small ideas.

[Maxxcrazy]

My TLT
Custom Chassis
Maxx links
Locked diffs
Custom tranny (maxx spool, 72T gear and 2 pinion gears 45:1 ratio)
Dodge Ram body
IMEX Swampers (in mail)
Traxxas pede front rims (in mail)
Custom shock mounts
Custom skid plate (not pictured)
Custom body mounts (not pictured)
No electronics yet
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/416000-416999/416797_112_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/416000-416999/416797_117_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/416000-416999/416797_115_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/416000-416999/416797_120_full.jpg

[Pureoptical]

My TLT-1; still stock, fully ballbeared:

http://www2.rc-racingcars.com/carbon-man/carbonman.wmv

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Here are pics of my newly stretched TLT-1

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Articulation shot

[SARacer]

Got enough articulation there? :D

[jchung]

Here's mine :)

[SARacer]

what body is that?

[jchung]

Proline Jeep CJ8

[SARacer]

what Chassis is it originally made for?

[jchung]

Tmaxx/Emaxx

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SARacer,

Believe it or not, I'd like a little more. I may play witht the suspension a little to try and get 90 degree articulation. I think it can be done, if I just mess with my shocks a little (I've got 5mm of travel limiters in them right now).

jchung,

Nice! Looks like your extention is pretty similar to where mine is currently. I'm thinking maybe a Stampede Hummer body for mine in the near future.

[jchung]

Thanks
Your's is very nice too, maybe you should try mounting the shocks on the links? I tried it with the stock shocks, it could acheive 90deg artic., but it was not enough to support the truck's weight, so I changed to this setup with tmaxx shocks. But I haven't tried mounting these shocks on the link yet.

jchung

[Maxxcrazy]

Nice trucks.

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Heres mine, just needs electronics. You can also see how I mounted my batts:

http://mini-zracer.com/albums/album295/tlt61.jpg
http://mini-zracer.com/albums/album295/tlt62.jpg
http://mini-zracer.com/albums/album295/tlt63.jpg
http://mini-zracer.com/albums/album295/tlt64.jpg
http://mini-zracer.com/albums/album295/tlt65.jpg
http://mini-zracer.com/albums/album295/tlt66.jpg

I really like the look of the swampers mounted on narrowed rims. They look really realistic

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Maxxcrazy,

My wheelbase now measures 11" axle to axle and 15.5" from tire to tire. BTW, Nice action shots, I really need to get some of mine crawling along.

I also switched my gearing to a regular 48 pitch gearing instead of 48 metric. I'm now running a 93 tooth spur gear and a 20 tooth pinion. It's slowed my top speed down to around 4 mph, but has made it a better crawler.

I also installed a Sanyo 2400 saddle pack on mine and ran for about an hour yesterday and still had 400 mAh left at 5.4 volt discharge.

Here is a picture of mine next to my T4

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Here is a picture of my battery mounting.

The side option you choose is interesting. I've seen a similar mounting method elsewhere but they had theirs mounted on the bottom center of the chassis in the same fashing. That would really drop the center of gravity. I'm guessing you have yours mounted on the front of the chassis? That should keep the front end down and help a lot with climbing.

[Maxxcrazy]

I wish those shots were action shots, I still need a motor and esc.

It looks like you need a new body. I've always thought that stadium style bodys look great on crawlers, and the T4 looks like it has the perfect wheelbase.

Wow, thats great run time. Is that with the 55T lathe motor? I'm considering getting one. Do you need a special ESC to handle it? I want a Futuba 230, I hear it has smooth throttle control

Yes, the batts are at the front of the chassis. It does make it really front heavy, but with the motor out back, weight distrubution should be around 60 front, 40 rear.

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Yes, that run time is with the 55T lathe motor. You should be able to use any ESC with this motor.

The 55T has several advantages:

1. Lots of torque for a 540 sized motor
2. Extended run times
3. Lower voltage peaks when under load (easier on the ESC)
4. Lower maintenance due to the lower RPM's used
5. Runs strong until the very end of the battery pack (designed to run on low voltage)
6. Great throttle control due to the low RPM's, half throttle is 2 mph so you can slowly work your way up an obstical with out breaking your wheels loose.

The only real dissadvantage is speed. It's almost as slow as grass growing, but it's perfect for crawling. I do still have just enough speed to keep the front end up when jumping off of a rock, which is all I really need.

I've thought about a new body, but in a way I like the little body. It looks very MTish with the little body on it (and looks better in person).

Your weight distribution actually sounds good for crawling and climbing. That will keep the truck from flipping as much on technical or steep assents.

Looks like you have about 2" on me in overall wheelbase, with the longer chassis.

It also looks like you need another servo on your TLT. With a long wheelbase like that, rear steer will be needed, especially if you lock out the differentials. If you want a serious crawler I would highly suggest you lock out all of them, if you haven't done so yet, this made a huge difference on my TLT, but it turned like crap, even with the shorter wheelbase I had before. I had to put a rear servo on to have an acceptable turning radius.

You need a motor and ESC so you can put that puppy to work!!!

[biggusditchus]

Just started getting into these little things, had it a little over a week and figured it needed modding, it has struck me how many others have similar ideas... I am using M3 rod at moment whilst i experiment with shock positions before i have some alu arms made.

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserimage.asp?t=n&id=img280_616200410948_4.jpg
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserimage.asp?t=n&id=img280_6132004100347_1.jpg http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserimage.asp?t=n&id=img280_6132004100347_2.jpg

The wheels are aluminium truck size, only 4 sets have been made, am looking to change tyres.

[jchung]

Maxxcrazy, that's a very nice TLT, love the swamp dawgs. I was going to use them too, but my lhs doesn't stock imex tires, so I had to go with the mashers.

biggusditchus, nice TLT, are those blackfoot or dagger tires? They look really nice on the TLT.

jchung

[rc51]

The new Max Climber is on the Japanese Tamiya web site :)
Here is the link http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/47202maxclimber/index.htm
Can anyone read Japanese?

[hanafuda]

Yeah, I read Japanese. What do you need to know? Translating the lot will take a while..

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Just thought I'd throw an update with some action pictures.

Since I last posted I've added the following to my TLT-1:

-Changed the tires to CEN MT2 tires and did some minor cutting to them
-Added some wheel wideners (added 1.5" to the width of the truck)
-Added a belt tensioner to the transmission
-Moved all 6 batteries to the front of the truck

The truck now stands approximately 16.25" long and 12.5" wide, with center clearance of around 2.75"

http://www.da-juggy.com/orcrc/2004/07-11/PICT4375.jpg

http://www.da-juggy.com/orcrc/2004/07-11/PICT4385.jpg

A pic with another guys TLT-1
http://www.da-juggy.com/orcrc/2004/07-03/PICT4268.jpg

A new articulation picture
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/46452/Ig12046.jpg

A pic of the wheel wideners
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/46452/Xs58858.jpg

[pudder]

I've been interested in these trucks for quite some time now.

I finally ordered one, but I am not going to be able to pick it up or build it for a few weeks.

[yeti73]

Why would you need to translate?

http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/47202maxclimber/index.htm

The new Max Climber is on the Japanese Tamiya web site :)
Here is the link http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/47202maxclimber/index.htm
Can anyone read Japanese?

[ajg]

Here's mine: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5912586536&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

[KevinxB]

Hey guys, looking at the TLT. I was wondering if you have to have small size electronics to be able to put them wherever Tamiya recommends on the truck? I have the TEU-101BK ESC that comes with the TT-01 kit and a standard size Futaba reciever (came with a Mag Sport radio). Do you think these would fit the chassis alright? If not, is there an alternate location for them? I think I'll wait for the Max Climber to come out so I can use the stick packs I already have. The only other thing is bearings, I have 20 5x11's I could steal from my TT-01 and TL01 but what is the other required size and how many of them? Thanks for any info.

[microrcdude]

the size of electronics doesnt matter.

[microrcdude]

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whered you get thekit to extend the wheelbase of your truck?