tamiya tractor trailer kits [Archive] - Page 11

mustangjoe

03-02-2006, 07:02 PM

Hey, new guy here (sort of) looking for the ford aeromax, tanker trailer, multi-function control unit, and the electric trailer legs, which I have found on e-bay, but having a tuff time getting in touch with the seller/store .. looks like you can save $150-200 over regular retail .. but is it worth the extra hassel ? ? any Ideas ? just spent a day or so going over every page ... awesome rigs ! !

Whats the sellers name? If its modelstation,theyre great!! Just dont be suprised if he "runs out of stock" once in a while. He rufunded my money and everything was ok though.

mustangjoe

03-02-2006, 08:29 PM

By the way, if anybody here is into rock crawling, Im selling my homebuilt baby to fund more big truck stuff! Just a shameless Ebay plug!! be sure to check it out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6040868542&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

boxerdog

03-03-2006, 07:06 PM

Does anyone know how much a set of tires & wheels on www.customrcmodels.com are their are no prices and I can't get an email answer George

wedicotrucker

03-03-2006, 08:03 PM

Goerge, be patiant. Willy has another Job and so is not allways able to send off e-mails right away. Some times it takes up to a month and a half to hear from him.

cdm

03-04-2006, 04:17 AM

Goerge, be patiant. Willy has another Job and so is not allways able to send off e-mails right away. Some times it takes up to a month and a half to hear from him.

didn't use to be this way. he is VERY active online, i can tell you that....

cody05

03-04-2006, 08:55 AM

Hey were is this guy out of? i really like some of his stuff but i don't see prices or ne thing

boxerdog

03-04-2006, 09:09 AM

Hey were is this guy out of? i really like some of his stuff but i don't see prices or ne thing
I think he is in Tenn. I like the 3:1 gear he has it would fit nicely in my truck .I have room in front of the trans.but not behind. Ill use my 4:1 on a stretched globeliner

cody05

03-04-2006, 12:58 PM

I want to get a trailer the lights and the motorized legs but I really want to get the tri axle wrecker too. lol We can tell which is more expensive:)

rapko

03-04-2006, 05:51 PM

I want to get a trailer the lights and the motorized legs

SO DO I!!!!! :) Funds just aren't available to get one yet. I will have one soon but I also don't know what one to get now. At first, I was set on getting the flatbed mainly because of the cost but I also like how it comes with real wood. I'd probably stain the wood or try and replace the wood with an exotic looking wood if possible. All I know is I really want a trailer. I wish Tamiya would come out with some new trailer designs. The current 4 are good trailers but there isn't enough selection! We could use a few more designs specifically made for the tamiya rigs.

I'm also working on a body for my knight hauler. Currently I have the chrome edition but I'm right in the middle of painting up a body, spoiler, and a few smaller parts so I can convert my rig to the regular version. All I need is some nice weather. I'll have before and after shots and anyone who is interested in the chrome parts feel free to email me if interested. The way the weather has been lately, I doubt it'll be anytime soon. :(

Turbojoe

03-04-2006, 07:03 PM

Hey guys. I keep looking at my Knight Hauler on top of the entertainment center. It sure looks pretty but I don't do anything with it. It really needs to go. I have to pay taxes too so the proceeds will come in handy. I know I'll have to lose money but I don't want to give it away either. I already sold the Globe Liner to Alfy at a loss.

This truck is 100% turn key. About the only upgrade it doesn't have is the alloy wheels. It has the MFCU, the low RPM high torque motor from Ric at Garden Trucking, full teflon sealed bearings in the tractor and trailer, 6 oil filled shocks on the tractor and a pair for the trailer (needs two more to be complete), telescoping antenna, powered trailer legs on the Tamiya flatbed trailer. It also has the trailer light kit installed. It comes with a new Futaba SkySport 6 radio system on ground frequency channel 70 w/nicads and charger. I have the shift/steer gates on both TX gimbals. Two 2400mah nicad packs and a Tekin BC210 charger round out the package. I spared NO expense in building this truck and it shows in the end product. I enjoyed the build. I get bored running it though. (I'm a flyer) The only outside time it has had was about 30 minutes at Wedicotruckers backyard track (that was fun!) the rest of the run time was in the house. Maybe another 30 minutes total. It has no dings, scratches or bruises of any kind. The transmission shifts smooth and has no noises. This is what you would build if had more money than brains (like I had at the time ;) ) Like I said this is 100% turn key. You'll take it out of the box, plug in a battery and drive.

You can see a pic of it at post 2206. If you are a SERIOUS buyer then P.M me for more info. I have absolutely NO interest in selling any parts from the truck so don't ask. If you don't have the cash then PLEASE don't drive me nuts asking for pictures/info etc. I'm not trying to be a jerk. I just hate selling things online and having people bug the crap out of me when they have no intentions of buying.

I've got about $1300.00 invested in this thing. :eek: I'm looking to get $900.00 (non PayPal) for it equipped as I stated. PLUS shipping. (All spare parts and servos related to the truck are included as well). If you are interested AND have the money in the bank then P.M me for more pictures or information that would make you comfortable buying this outstanding scale project.

I thought I'd post it here in the truck forum first. I'd rather give you guys first shot at it.

Joe

cody05

03-04-2006, 07:28 PM

SO DO I!!!!! :) Funds just aren't available to get one yet. I will have one soon but I also don't know what one to get now. At first, I was set on getting the flatbed mainly because of the cost but I also like how it comes with real wood. I'd probably stain the wood or try and replace the wood with an exotic looking wood if possible. All I know is I really want a trailer. I wish Tamiya would come out with some new trailer designs. The current 4 are good trailers but there isn't enough selection! We could use a few more designs specifically made for the tamiya rigs.

I'm also working on a body for my knight hauler. Currently I have the chrome edition but I'm right in the middle of painting up a body, spoiler, and a few smaller parts so I can convert my rig to the regular version. All I need is some nice weather. I'll have before and after shots and anyone who is interested in the chrome parts feel free to email me if interested. The way the weather has been lately, I doubt it'll be anytime soon. :(
Cool well when u get the body done please post pics lol i want a wrecker so bad lol So are u getting the bare minimum (3,000-5,000) or everything(7,000) ? tri axle right? see i want to get one and do a lot of mods to turn it into a rotator and everything run off hydralics :D

wedicotrucker

03-04-2006, 07:47 PM

Joe, If you don't sell it, take it down to the up comming show in scottsdale. I'm sure it will sell there.

I'd buy it, but I just spent all my money on this Pete.

Turbojoe

03-04-2006, 07:56 PM

Hey Nate. You're a rich dude. I know where you work! ;)

I hate to get rid of it. The fun for me was building it. I just can't believe how much I spent on it!
I REALLY wanted to build the Globe Liner kit I had but Alfy bought it out from under me. :)

Joe

rcpuller

03-04-2006, 09:27 PM

well guys me and a friend just joined into the trucking phase. i have owned a couple others before but never really did anything with them. i just purchased a Knight Hauler and he got a smoking deal on an aeromax with full lights, sounds(not mfu) and ewsc for 300 bucks. truck was a shelf model. now i need to know where is the cheapest places to get the MFU and trailers from....please lmk

jeff

cody05

03-04-2006, 09:43 PM

rapko

03-04-2006, 09:51 PM

No matter where you go, the MFU is going to be expensive, lol. I bought mine off ebay from stellamodels. It was cheaper than buying from tower hobbies, even with the use of an AD number. Last month would of been a good time to buy from tower, I believe it was save $30 off a $200 order.

cody05

03-05-2006, 10:16 AM

cody05

03-05-2006, 10:22 AM

Does anyone here have a tri axle wrecker??? wedico don't u have a twin axle

wedicotrucker

03-05-2006, 01:27 PM

Does anyone here have a tri axle wrecker??? wedico don't u have a twin axle

Yep, I'm woking on getting a tri axel wrecker.

I've also been thinking abought selling off my tandem axel wrecker.
Heres a pic.

cody05

03-05-2006, 02:55 PM

Yep, I'm woking on getting a tri axel wrecker.

I've also been thinking abought selling off my tandem axel wrecker.
Heres a pic.
y do u want to sell it?? How are u able to have all these expensive trucks lol Do u work at a hobby shop or get a discount cause u bought there so many times?
Do u have strobes on there?

wedicotrucker

03-05-2006, 03:37 PM

y do u want to sell it?? How are u able to have all these expensive trucks lol Do u work at a hobby shop or get a discount cause u bought there so many times?
Do u have strobes on there?

No strobes, but its not hard to put them on. The reson I'm thinking abought selling it is just to make room for the tri axel truck I'm thinking abought buying. Also the only time I realy ever use it is at the 2 majore truck shows.
Or rather the only 2 trucks shows.

As far as working for a hobby shop goes........I used to be a hobby shop, and race track. :) I've had at one piont 150 plus cars plus enough parts to rebuild each one at least once. Also had a portable race track, with an AMB auto lap counting system. So now that I'm not spending all my money on that I'm actualy saving money buying these trucks. :)

cody05

03-05-2006, 05:00 PM

lol i wish i had that :D so if u get this tri axle wrecker are u going to maxx it out? with strobes and all?

wedicotrucker

03-05-2006, 06:16 PM

lol i wish i had that :D so if u get this tri axle wrecker are u going to maxx it out? with strobes and all?

Absolutly. PMD has a new lite bar thats out of this world. So I will install that, plus additional stobe lites. L.E.D.'s on the sides, and under the cab, and also make it all wheel drive.

wedicotrucker

03-05-2006, 06:17 PM

wedicotrucker

03-05-2006, 06:20 PM

lol i wish i had that :D so if u get this tri axle wrecker are u going to maxx it out? with strobes and all?

I also have stobe lites on my heavy hauler. The rig that my tow truck is towing in the above pic.

rapko

03-05-2006, 06:34 PM

cody05

03-05-2006, 07:16 PM

I also have stobe lites on my heavy hauler. The rig that my tow truck is towing in the above pic.
Cool can u upload a pci with the strobes on? do u have link to the new strobe or light bar that came out?

wedicotrucker

03-05-2006, 07:51 PM

One thing about the wedico trucks...do they have all the functioning lights and sounds like the tamiya rigs? I know they don't use the MFU but what kind of options do those trucks have? For the price of them, I would think they would have to have something similar.

They do have most of the same features that tamiya offers. They do have a a sound unite that fits inside one of the fuel tanks, and there esc is also inside a fuel tank. They do this to add room inside the cab and sleeper. But the big differance is that wedico offers trailer functions into there electrical system, so that every thing is on 1 plug. This one plug will run every thing on the trailer. This includes the use of servo's, and/or an esc to operate the hydraulic pump on there dump trucks. They also offer an insert tank that fits inside there tanker trailer to suck up, poor out and haul liquids.

wedicotrucker

03-05-2006, 07:54 PM

Cool can u upload a pci with the strobes on? do u have link to the new strobe or light bar that came out?

The new stobe lites where just finnished a few days ago. So there not online yet, and I don't think there priced yet ether. For more info call PMD at (480) 655-7950

Heres a pic of what they look like. There CNC machined aluminum.

http://gardentrucking.com/products/Originals/Part1077.jpg

wedicotrucker

03-05-2006, 08:13 PM

The flash is a little over powering but if you look closely at the top of the truck you can see them.

These strobe lites are 12 volts. There not true strobe lites, but rather chasers. There's 3 led's in each strobe lite housing and they chase eachother, I can increase or decrease the speed in which they chase by ajusting a diode on the suplied cercut board.

wedicotrucker

03-05-2006, 08:19 PM

heres another pic of the truck with the flash on the camera turned off.

wedicotrucker

03-05-2006, 08:21 PM

Heres the last one.

cody05

03-05-2006, 09:05 PM

The new stobe lites where just finnished a few days ago. So there not online yet, and I don't think there priced yet ether. For more info call PMD at (480) 655-7950

Heres a pic of what they look like. There CNC machined aluminum.

http://gardentrucking.com/products/Originals/Part1077.jpg
Ok them are it lol yea i was looking at them i thought you ment something different but no....anyways nice pictures

wedicotrucker

03-05-2006, 09:47 PM

Ok them are it lol yea i was looking at them i thought you ment something different but no....anyways nice pictures

Actualy, no those are not it, but there close.

cody05

03-06-2006, 09:15 AM

I want to put a strobe light bar on my semi but don't know what type or were to get one?? any ideas?
Here is my semi: http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?p=1930990#post1930990

ritchies rc10gt

03-06-2006, 09:27 AM

boxerdog

03-06-2006, 10:55 AM

how are you guys with the stretched frames holding them together?and where did you make the cut under the truck?

i bought a frame and axles off ebay to stretch mine.i want to make it a tri axle with all 3 axles driving it,if i can.not sure how long i want to make it yet.or how im gonna make the suspension for the 3rd axle work.if i cant figure it out ill just make it a tandem axle like it is.

im also thinking about making a 2,3 or 4 car hauler out of it.i can make a tilting and sliding deck and overhead carrier out of aluminum for it.i know the turning radius is gonna suk but thats ok :D
What I did is get a piece of 3/4" aluminum channel 6' lenght from Home Depot also get a piece of 3/4" plywood ,slip the channel over the plywood.Use a 71/4"carpenters skill saw with a fence ,set the fence the with of the tamiya frame and cut it,you can make a frame as long as you want. also (if you don't have a drill press get a cheap one on Ebay) Use your frame as a pattern drill the holes from ends to the middle . You will have to file the step and tank brackets as the Home Depot materal is alittle wider .You also need 3mm drill and tap which you can get from Tower hobby Take your time and it will come out great .My frame is 29" 4 axel ,check the thread ,I saved the KH frame and I am going to use it on a Globliner for a 4" stretch Good Luck George

cody05

03-06-2006, 10:58 AM

I want to put a strobe light bar on my semi but don't know what type or were to get one?? any ideas?
Here is my semi: http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/...990#post1930990

ritchies rc10gt

03-06-2006, 12:04 PM

ok lets see if this works

ritchies rc10gt

03-06-2006, 12:07 PM

this is where the rear axles may end up being with probably 2" of frame extending past them for the pin for the bed

ritchies rc10gt

03-06-2006, 12:08 PM

and onther.man the turn radius really sux on it at the moment :D

cody05

03-06-2006, 04:33 PM

I want to put a strobe light bar on my semi but don't know what type or were to get one?? any ideas?
Here is my semi:http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=35948&page=90&pp=25 if the link still don't work its on page 90

mustangjoe

03-06-2006, 06:40 PM

and onther.man the turn radius really sux on it at the moment :D

what did you use for a driveshaft?

wedicotrucker

03-06-2006, 08:40 PM

wedicotrucker

03-06-2006, 08:53 PM

this is where the rear axles may end up being with probably 2" of frame extending past them for the pin for the bed

MAN!!!!!!!! that truck is just rediculassly long......I like it.

wedicotrucker

03-06-2006, 08:55 PM

Cody, I dont know what to tell you abought your serch for strobe lites, but this is the kind I have on my heavy hauler.

This is the tipical strobe lites the local constuction truckers have on there rigs.

ritchies rc10gt

03-06-2006, 09:17 PM

what did you use for a driveshaft?

nothing yet.just put it on the floor with the front wheels turned all the way to the left and gave it a push :D

ritchies rc10gt

03-06-2006, 09:20 PM

MAN!!!!!!!! that truck is just rediculassly long......I like it.

how long is 30 feet in 1/14 scale?thats how long the deck is gonna be :D

wedicotrucker

03-06-2006, 09:53 PM

how long is 30 feet in 1/14 scale?thats how long the deck is gonna be :D

Ritchie, Do you mine if I post a pic of your truck on the garden trucking group?

ritchies rc10gt

03-06-2006, 10:02 PM

go ahead :D

ritchies rc10gt

03-06-2006, 10:48 PM

ok i got a few ideas.this picture shows where the wheels will end up and where the end of the bed will be if i build a car carrier.the blue battery pack represents the end of the bed.i think 30 feet scaled down is around 2.1 feet

ritchies rc10gt

03-06-2006, 10:49 PM

these next 2 pictures are with the deck off my trailer on it with 2 different wheel bases

ritchies rc10gt

03-06-2006, 10:50 PM

long wheel base flat bed

ritchies rc10gt

03-06-2006, 10:53 PM

try this

MonsterBeetleGuy

03-07-2006, 05:25 AM

I'm the guy rcpuller was talking about that got the Aeromax. I cant wait for it.Picked it up for $320 shipped. It should be here this week. I'm selling off all my other RC gear to help fund this thing. It looks to be worth it! I'm Here's the auction pics. I"ll post more when it gets here!

It has full bearings, sound unit, light unit, LRP F1 Super Reverse ESC, and a Speedgems Saphirre motor in it. I have a Futaba Skyport 6 radio on the way as well.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/45_1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/17_1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/54_1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/10_1.jpg

Thanks for looking .
Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

MonsterBeetleGuy

03-07-2006, 05:27 AM

I just ordered the Tamiya flatbed trailer, light kit, bearing set for trailer, motorized leg kit, and the telescopic antenna for the rig. We also ordered my buddy the MFU for his Knight Hauler. We ordered from Stella Hobbies in Hong Kong. The order ended up being $60 cheaper from there and that included $115 Speed Post shipping from HK. Can we say Tower is overpriced

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

boxerdog

03-07-2006, 06:29 AM

The way I did it was 1" model=14' of real truck.

ritchies rc10gt

03-07-2006, 09:56 AM

heres it is standing on its own

ritchies rc10gt

03-07-2006, 09:57 AM

another

ritchies rc10gt

03-07-2006, 10:01 AM

and another

ritchies rc10gt

03-07-2006, 10:02 AM

heres another

ritchies rc10gt

03-07-2006, 10:02 AM

last one

ritchies rc10gt

03-07-2006, 10:03 AM

The way I did it was 1" model=14' of real truck.

if i did it that way my 30' bed would be about 2 inches long.just a little bit too short :eek:

rapko

03-07-2006, 12:16 PM

if i did it that way my 30' bed would be about 2 inches long.just a little bit too short :eek:

In your post with the two different wheelbase pictures, I personally like the shorter wheelbase. It looks more realistic and should help your steering a little bit. What one are you going to use?

rapko

03-07-2006, 12:20 PM

ritchies rc10gt

03-07-2006, 12:23 PM

In your post with the two different wheelbase pictures, I personally like the shorter wheelbase. It looks more realistic and should help your steering a little bit. What one are you going to use?

at the moment im going for the long wheel base.as it will be the longest one ive seen on here.my driveshaft is gonna be 25" pin to pin :eek: :D i need 3 more crossmembers though.i think im just gonna make them from square tubeing.

rapko

03-07-2006, 12:30 PM

at the moment im going for the long wheel base.as it will be the longest one ive seen on here.my driveshaft is gonna be 25" pin to pin :eek: :D i need 3 more crossmembers though.i think im just gonna make them from square tubeing.

I think tower hobbies has some square, round and also HOLLOW aluminum tubing that would make a great driveshaft, just in case you didn't know. I don't know if you could take the stock driveshaft and cut the ends off and solder or somehow attach it to the long shaft or something. That hollow tubing would be pretty light too.

mavrick0

03-07-2006, 01:02 PM

If you want to keep the realism of the truck I would buy some Traxxas stampede drive shafts, make a few carrier bearing supports and run the driveshaft that way just like the real trucks.

slowpokejk

03-07-2006, 06:52 PM

If you are looking to make a tri axle, it is possible. I have made a triaxle for my trailer using to two rear trialer suspensions. All you have do is cut the leaf spring end in half so the two spring wil sit in the axle mount. If you know what I mean. Look at the pic. I have seen people to this with three drive axle and it works fine.

boxerdog

03-07-2006, 07:22 PM

if i did it that way my 30' bed would be about 2 inches long.just a little bit too short :eek:
14" sorry about that

slowpokejk

03-07-2006, 08:24 PM

Here is another picture of tri axle Globeline

slowpokejk

03-07-2006, 08:26 PM

Here is a tri axle knight hauler. These heavy hauler look awsome.

slowpokejk

03-07-2006, 08:28 PM

Also check outh this heavy knight hauler(Same truck as last pic)

MonsterBeetleGuy

03-07-2006, 08:36 PM

Wow is about all I can say about the last rig...

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

cody05

03-07-2006, 09:31 PM

Cody, is that red king hauler your truck?
Yes it is
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJKL2&P=7
theres that but i don't know if it would look right
i want a strobe light like the one that is on the tri axle wrecker but cant find then ne were

mavrick0

03-07-2006, 09:34 PM

Also check outh this heavy knight hauler(Same truck as last pic)

All I can say is post more pics. That is amazing. :eek:

wedicotrucker

03-08-2006, 12:03 AM

Cody, Is this the kind of strobe lite your looking at?

wedicotrucker

03-08-2006, 12:08 AM

The little dozer in the backround kind of blends in a little too well with the amber lens on the trobe lite.

cody05

03-08-2006, 07:45 AM

Cody, Is this the kind of strobe lite your looking at?
yes the one on top the bar except i want orange on orange were would i get that so it would work ?

wedicotrucker

03-08-2006, 11:01 AM

yes the one on top the bar except i want orange on orange were would i get that so it would work ?

You can special order one from www.gardentrucking.com Just tell Ric, what color lens you want.

cody05

03-08-2006, 04:09 PM

You can special order one from www.gardentrucking.com Just tell Ric, what color lens you want.
Yes but would it actually work? in my mfu or would i plug it into the reciver

mavrick0

03-08-2006, 06:45 PM

If you have more then 4 channels on your remote you would want to hook it up to the RX, but if you only had 4 channels then you'd need to set up a relay system that when say the fog lights from the MFU are turned on then the strobes would come on but the bar itself would have to powered directly off the battery or something because I would almost say the draw of the current could cause issues with the MFU.

cody05

03-08-2006, 07:02 PM

If you have more then 4 channels on your remote you would want to hook it up to the RX, but if you only had 4 channels then you'd need to set up a relay system that when say the fog lights from the MFU are turned on then the strobes would come on but I the bar itself would have to powered directly off the battery or something because I would almost say the draw of the current could cause issues with the MFU.
how would i get it direct power off the battery to power it

mavrick0

03-08-2006, 07:37 PM

You would have to tie into the battery connector with a second harness.

wedicotrucker

03-08-2006, 11:09 PM

how would i get it direct power off the battery to power it

The way I have mine set up might be a little confusing to explane.

But I have my stobe lites hooked up to a dual e-switch. This takes up one chanel on my reciever. And with this little unite I can turn my stobe lites on or off by moving my right stick down to turn the strobe lites "ON" on my truck, or up to turn them "ON" on my drop deck trailer.

Down one time turn the lites on and they will stay on untill I move my stick down again. And the system I use runs on 12 volts, so I had to conect the power leads up to the battery lead.

Then on the same stick when I push the stick up it turns on the strobe lites on my drop deck trailer, and they too stay on untill I move the stick up again to turn them off.

The electrical system I have on my trailer has a 12 volt power suply all ready avalible to operate the strobe lites or any thing els that requires 12 volts.

On the truck, the reson I taped into the battery leads was the main circut boad was all ready a little cramped.

cody05

03-10-2006, 08:14 PM

The way I have mine set up might be a little confusing to explane.

But I have my stobe lites hooked up to a dual e-switch. This takes up one chanel on my reciever. And with this little unite I can turn my stobe lites on or off by moving my right stick down to turn the strobe lites "ON" on my truck, or up to turn them "ON" on my drop deck trailer.

Down one time turn the lites on and they will stay on untill I move my stick down again. And the system I use runs on 12 volts, so I had to conect the power leads up to the battery lead.

Then on the same stick when I push the stick up it turns on the strobe lites on my drop deck trailer, and they too stay on untill I move the stick up again to turn them off.

The electrical system I have on my trailer has a 12 volt power suply all ready avalible to operate the strobe lites or any thing els that requires 12 volts.

On the truck, the reson I taped into the battery leads was the main circut boad was all ready a little cramped.
ok thanks i am waiting to see if i get a lowboy from bill musgrave cause if i do i might have to do something different because i want to put strobes on the back of the lowboy too..

rcguy_18

03-10-2006, 08:40 PM

ok thanks i am waiting to see if i get a lowboy from bill musgrave cause if i do i might have to do something different because i want to put strobes on the back of the lowboy too..

New lowboy for sale through PMD Orginally a Bill musgrave design but modfied for r/c semis.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/DSC04028.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/DSC04030.jpg

cody05

03-10-2006, 08:45 PM

http://gardentrucking.com/pix/Originals/DSC00130.jpg this is the type of light bar i would like to put on my semi haha i was bord lol sweet lowboy!

cody05

03-10-2006, 08:46 PM

Wedicotrucker at the indy show i plan on going hopefully what happenes is someone is running the same frequency as me?? or how will i know?

cdm

03-10-2006, 09:33 PM

this thread is killing me.. well not really but close. i went and played with a knight hauler today. i rattled the box, smelled it etc (i must have looked weird). almost picked it up too but then i saw the complete box trailer which was on display. that thing is humongous.

i decided against it until i can find the space for it. but i was so close though... :)

wedicotrucker

03-10-2006, 11:04 PM

Wedicotrucker at the indy show i plan on going hopefully what happenes is someone is running the same frequency as me?? or how will i know?

Cody, there will be a frequancy board, and a frequany checker. When you go to turn oon yourradio you will go over to the frequancy board and flip over the corrasponding number that matches your frequancy number. You can also check it against the frequancy checker to double check and make sure that no one is on your chanel.

We all at one time or another will forget to flip over the number on the board so its nice to be able to look at the frequancy checker to make sure we are clear.

wedicotrucker

03-10-2006, 11:08 PM

I talked with Ric, from gardentrucking to day abought the up coming show. It sounds like we might have a high end artifishal turff like what they use on play grounds set through out the 50x50 foot area.

So hoplfully no more green carpet!!!!

rapko

03-11-2006, 02:40 PM

Well, I'm VERY close to being done with my trucks new look. Here's a before shot... :rolleyes: I know, why would a chrome truck be the before shot??? Well, I'm going after a more realistic look now. All I have to do now is wait a day or two before I can start assembling. How much time should you guys typically wait before starting to handle a freshly painted body and installing parts? Two days minimum? More? Anyway, here's a couple before shots...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/Chromerig-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/Chromerig-66.jpg

I should have some updated shots in a couple days.

mavrick0

03-11-2006, 04:58 PM

Depends on what you used. I used automotive paint so I let mine set for 4 days before I even thought about clear coating it and then after that it was another week before I assembled anything.

rapko

03-11-2006, 06:47 PM

Yeah, its just Tamiya spray cans. It looks 10 times better than my chrome setup though.

mavrick0

03-11-2006, 08:14 PM

The metalic edition is nice if you are going to leave it NIB and sell it later when it's discontinued but I prefer the not metalic editions cause you can do what you want.

Pepmo

03-12-2006, 12:37 AM

Pepmo

03-12-2006, 12:49 AM

Another question...I am using a crappy old radio right now and was looking at the Airtronics VG600. Does anyone know if the radio has a 3 way switch?
Would like to use it for the gears.

wedicotrucker

03-12-2006, 01:47 AM

Another question...I am using a crappy old radio right now and was looking at the Airtronics VG600. Does anyone know if the radio has a 3 way switch?
Would like to use it for the gears.

I use airtronics radio's in all my trucks. All my 6 chanel and above do have a 3 position togle switch, or a "3 way switch" as you call it.

The only Airtronics radio I have that does not have a switch is my VG 400 witch is only a 4 chanel radio. It came with my red peterbilt. I left the 4 chanel radio in the pete just long enough to make sure evry thing worked, then pulled it out, and promptly installed the Artronics VG 6000 that I had sitting on my parts shelf waiting to be installed into a worthy truck.

boxerdog

03-12-2006, 07:07 AM

the knight hauler has the door I changed mine George

rapko

03-12-2006, 10:43 AM

I have a King Hauler with a tanker....just bought the bearings....(all ready put in) and ordered the MFU,trailer lights and motorized legs...The guy at the hobby store was telling me there is no door to cover the controls on the MFU when it is on the truck. I thought there was a door to cover it? Is there or is that another part I have to get?

I've seen a couple king haulers with the MFU and they don't have the cover on it. I don't know if you could modify it and make a cover fit. It goes right under the driver side area just like the knight hauler. Even though the buttons are exposed, it still looked nice.

Pepmo

03-12-2006, 10:44 PM

I've seen a couple king haulers with the MFU and they don't have the cover on it. I don't know if you could modify it and make a cover fit. It goes right under the driver side area just like the knight hauler. Even though the buttons are exposed, it still looked nice.

I've seen pictures of King Haulers with the mfu with the door covers...just don't remember where.

Pepmo

03-12-2006, 10:54 PM

Pretty bad pic..need new camera

MonsterBeetleGuy

03-13-2006, 02:03 AM

Nice looking King there Pepmo...I finally got my Aeromax and got my trailer built with the motorized legs and light kit...I love it...Here are afew pics...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/mr11_004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/mr11_003.jpg

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

cody05

03-13-2006, 07:39 AM

sweet trucks!! i might put off getting my trailer tho

boxerdog

03-14-2006, 08:43 PM

My new CAT C-15http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck034.jpg

boxerdog

03-14-2006, 08:47 PM

I ahttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck031.jpglso finished painting the frame,you can also see the airide it came out great

boxerdog

03-14-2006, 09:02 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck036.jpgAnother shot what do you think?

jrventurekid

03-15-2006, 10:53 AM

Very nice!

MonsterBeetleGuy

03-15-2006, 11:33 AM

Looking good...Will you have to hack that much out of the motor to mount the servos or are you re-locating them? But all and all it looks great. I love the airbags...

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

boxerdog

03-16-2006, 07:39 AM

Looking good...Will you have to hack that much out of the motor to mount the servos or are you re-locating them? But all and all it looks great. I love the airbags...

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

I have moved the servos back behind the motor and use a bellcrank to steer,the electric motor and trans are moved under the sleeper. I wanted to use a 4:1 gear but I don't have the room so I am thinking about a 3:1 between the motor and trans.

MonsterBeetleGuy

03-16-2006, 07:45 AM

Kinda what I figured. looks good so far...Really love those airbags...keep us posted on your progress.

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

compirate

03-16-2006, 05:54 PM

I ahttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck031.jpglso finished painting the frame,you can also see the airide it came out great
Aren't those airbags upside down? Otherwise, looks great!

boxerdog

03-16-2006, 07:29 PM

Aren't those airbags upside down? Otherwise, looks great!
yup I put them in upside down *@#* thanks next time I will do it slower

Breaker 1-9

03-17-2006, 02:35 AM

where can i get those air bags? are they made for tamiya trucks or wedico? oh and what kina modifications and price are they? if you could please post links or contact info on where i can get them.

Thanks,

Dustin

compirate

03-17-2006, 11:51 AM

yup I put them in upside down *@#* thanks next time I will do it slower

We all know how it is when we get new toys! I only know that they were wrong way up cause I needed to replace one on my BIG truck. I like that engine, where'd it come from? I've been working on a tilting hood also, but the fenders hit the air cleaners. Looks like your removing/relocating yours.

Clodz 72 2003

03-19-2006, 06:25 PM

OK Guys,

I'm calling all you expert rig builders out.....I'm starting to put together my MFU unit, But I have one question....How in the world do you know what each wire is? I'm trying to figure out which colored wire goes to its designated spot on the MFU, but have nothing to go by. It may be a newb question, But I'm stuck :confused:

Alfy

Turbojoe

03-19-2006, 06:39 PM

Clodz 72 2003

03-19-2006, 06:49 PM

Alfy,

Although the manual sucks pretty bad you really have to use it for the MFCU. The sheet of wire labels is absolutely necessary to setting everything up right. Even then it can be a hair puller. There are a BUNCH of wires to route and hook up. Take your time. It can be a bit daunting. ;)

You could save a bunch of time and buy my Knight Hauler package too. The MFCU is all set up and ready to go. ;) :)

Joe

Hey Joe, Thanks for the offer, But I'm doing one rig first before I get another..Unless your looking to trade it :p

I think I overreacted a bit. I just noticed that the sticker sheet has the colors labled on them to put on the proper wire when wiring...

I'm gonna label the wires first before connecting them... i'll keep you guys posted

Alfy

rapko

03-19-2006, 07:13 PM

Hey Joe, Thanks for the offer, But I'm doing one rig first before I get another..Unless your looking to trade it :p

I think I overreacted a bit. I just noticed that the sticker sheet has the colors labled on them to put on the proper wire when wiring...

I'm gonna label the wires first before connecting them... i'll keep you guys posted

Alfy

That's the right thing to do first Alfy! Label up everything VERY CAREFULLY! I was overwhelmed when I first opened up the box. The only two colors I messed up were the "gre" and "gra" I believe. I'm glad I incorporated the MFU while I was building because if you want to install it after you built your truck and hide the wires, you'll have some tearing down to do. :)

eskiserkan

03-20-2006, 05:49 PM

Hello . You can see the photos of my Knight Hauler Metallic Special with Tamiya Tank Trailer from here :

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Knight%20Hauler/index2.htm

slowpokejk

03-20-2006, 06:24 PM

rapko

03-20-2006, 06:54 PM

Hello . You can see the photos of my Knight Hauler Metallic Special with Tamiya Tank Trailer from here :

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Knight%20Hauler/index2.htm

Those are some cool looking shots. I've got the metallic version myself. Well, I HAD the metallic version. I just converted it into the regular version and it cost me a ton to do. I still have all the parts to make any regular knight hauler into the metallic version. Anyone interested let me know. My ebay ID is tmarkr22 if you want to check out feedback.

On a side note, I still haven't been able to get decent pictures of my truck with the new look. I want to get some outdoor pictures but its been too cold out lately.

rapko

03-20-2006, 09:42 PM

I don't know if I'm allowed to do this but here it goes, lol...if its a problem just delete my post.

Chrome Knight Hauler Body: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6045656227&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

Clodz 72 2003

03-20-2006, 09:59 PM

OK guys

I ran into a lil snag... I connected some of the cables to the MFU, Such as the speaker, vibration unit and the small control box. I turned it on and could here the engin start, horn, etc.....Now as i started to connect the lights and turned on the unit all I hear is like a small frequency noise and no longer herar the sounds, and now I cant even turn the lights on

Do have to reset something because I put the other parts in than the lights?

Not really sure what to do

Alfy

ferrarokid

03-21-2006, 10:40 AM

boxerdog

03-21-2006, 06:25 PM

Hey Boxerdog. I also got a cat c15 for my aeromax and just wondering how you mounted it in the chassis. I see you cut some of the frame to make it fit. Is it hard? Also where did you get the air ride suspension from. Nice truck, can't wait to see the finished product.

I had to cut the frame on the right side about 1/8"x about 2" ,the left side I just cut for the filter and ground the front motor mount to make it level .I also had to make a fire wall.It looks great.After I get the cab on I will put the air intake pipes and exhaust, on I also have to build a radiator.Did you get your engine from Norscott? they seem to have the best price. The air ride from a guy in La. I have seen them on a German web site .

cody05

03-21-2006, 08:42 PM

hey are them Cat engines real or just for looks?

slowpokejk

03-21-2006, 09:22 PM

I had to cut the frame on the right side about 1/8"x about 2" ,the left side I just cut for the filter and ground the front motor mount to make it level .I also had to make a fire wall.It looks great.After I get the cab on I will put the air intake pipes and exhaust, on I also have to build a radiator.Did you get your engine from Norscott? they seem to have the best price. The air ride from a guy in La. I have seen them on a German web site .

Hey Yes it is a Norscott Cat. I was not sure it would fit until I saw you truck with one in it. I had no idea that they were made of metal and were so heavy but what can you. The airbags that you got from the guy in La. You said you saw them on a German web site. Do you rember the site. And for cody05 the Cat engines are just for looks, they do not function. The are 1/12 scale from Norscott.

cody05

03-21-2006, 09:29 PM

ok thanks

wedicotrucker

03-21-2006, 10:28 PM

[QUOTE=slowpokejk] You said you saw them on a German web site. Do you rember the site.QUOTE]

Scale Art has air bag suspentions. Here is a link.

http://www.scaleart.com/produkte/bauteile/luftfederung.htm

boxerdog

03-22-2006, 06:38 AM

Hey Yes it is a Norscott Cat. I was not sure it would fit until I saw you truck with one in it. I had no idea that they were made of metal and were so heavy but what can you. The airbags that you got from the guy in La. You said you saw them on a German web site. Do you rember the site. And for cody05 the Cat engines are just for looks, they do not function. The are 1/12 scale from Norscott.

The air bags I have I saw on www.ebh-modellbav.da/ look under downloads,let me know that you found them.

slowpokejk

03-22-2006, 03:34 PM

The air bags I have I saw on www.ebh-modellbav.da/ look under downloads,let me know that you found them.
Hey the think the site is www.ebh-modellbau.de. They do have the air ride suspensions. Doyoun now if the guy in LA can parts from this guy. I want to get his rear fenders for the tamiya trucks. But can not contact him. Let me know.

boxerdog

03-22-2006, 05:01 PM

Hey the think the site is www.ebh-modellbau.de. They do have the air ride suspensions. Doyoun now if the guy in LA can parts from this guy. I want to get his rear fenders for the tamiya trucks. But can not contact him. Let me know.

Thats the website check your private messages and let me know how you make out

pagedm

03-23-2006, 12:13 AM

Recieved my packages last week !

aeromax
mfu
ball bearings (truck & tailer)
tanker trailer
motorized trailer legs

waiting on the trailer lights .. and aluminum wheels .
Assembled the tanker trailer .. so cool looking ! !
This thing is going to be pretty heavy .... not sure where im going to park it ! !

Hi ferrarokid, I am going to Hong Kong next week for work and I was thinking of picking up an aeromax kit while I was there, I wasn't sure if the MFU fit or not, so far I have only seen it in the Knight Hauler, has you installed your yet? Does it fit OK?

eskiserkan

03-23-2006, 05:35 AM

Are there anyone here who have done trade from www.ebh-modellbau.de until now ?

Also can anyone post photos of the aluminum rear wheels of Tamiya (for tractor trucks) ?

Thanks

boxerdog

03-23-2006, 07:26 AM

Are there anyone here who have done trade from www.ebh-modellbau.de until now ?

Also can anyone post photos of the aluminum rear wheels of Tamiya (for tractor trucks) ?

Thanks

Look on page 105 threads 2606,2607,2608 for pics of tamiya aluminum wheels . I like the wheels from stella models ,I think they are nicer ,less money and you get an inner and outer wheel they are on ebay or www.stellamodels.net I will post some pics later I gota run now

ferrarokid

03-23-2006, 07:44 AM

Hi ferrarokid, I am going to Hong Kong next week for work and I was thinking of picking up an aeromax kit while I was there, I wasn't sure if the MFU fit or not, so far I have only seen it in the Knight Hauler, has you installed your yet? Does it fit OK?

The instructions that come with the mfu, have a page on how to install into the aeromax .. It looks like the control panel, goes in the bottom of the left side fuel tank .. and the speaker gets mounted on the roof of the "sleeper"
I should have it finished by the end of the weekend . . & will post some pics !

eskiserkan

03-23-2006, 08:00 AM

Wheels of the Stellamodel are very nice . They are same with Tamiya wheels and price is more favourable compared to Tamiya . Thank you boxerdog .

rapko

03-23-2006, 09:18 PM

Ok, here are my "after" pictures. I had to wait until there was nice enough weather outside.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/BigRigNew2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/BigRigNew3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/BigRigNew4.jpg

Couple indoor shots to show the lights off:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/BigRigNew5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/BigRigNew6.jpg

pagedm

03-23-2006, 11:26 PM

The instructions that come with the mfu, have a page on how to install into the aeromax .. It looks like the control panel, goes in the bottom of the left side fuel tank .. and the speaker gets mounted on the roof of the "sleeper"
I should have it finished by the end of the weekend . . & will post some pics !

:) Sweet, thats all I needed to know, I called my mate in Hong Kong and placed the order for the Aeromax and the MFU, I pick it up next Friday.

Now...all I need is a 4ch Radio, What radio are you guys using?

Rapko, that paintjob looks awesome, did you use cans or airbrush? That is my biggest worry now, making a mess of the paint job :(

rapko

03-24-2006, 08:10 PM

Now...all I need is a 4ch Radio, What radio are you guys using?

Rapko, that paintjob looks awesome, did you use cans or airbrush? That is my biggest worry now, making a mess of the paint job :(

I the 4 channel radio that tamiya recommends, the attack radio. A lot of guys on here have the VG6000.

I just used tamiya spray cans and lots of clear coat. I spent about $50 on all the paint easy. I had the body all complete, I actually put on a coat of clear and then I noticed there were a bunch of runs on the back section of the sleeper where all the holes are. I sanded it down and had a different color blue, it was much darker than these pics. I wasn't happy with that and ordered some more paint. Finally I got it complete. It was a big hassle, lol. Never want to paint it again.

Turbojoe

03-24-2006, 08:19 PM

I the 4 channel radio that tamiya recommends, the attack radio. A lot of guys on here have the VG6000.

I just used tamiya spray cans and lots of clear coat. I spent about $50 on all the paint easy. I had the body all complete, I actually put on a coat of clear and then I noticed there were a bunch of runs on the back section of the sleeper where all the holes are. I sanded it down and had a different color blue, it was much darker than these pics. I wasn't happy with that and ordered some more paint. Finally I got it complete. It was a big hassle, lol. Never want to paint it again.

Agreed! Painting the body sucks! Just the basic yellow of my Knight Hauler was a major pain in the ass! I must have used a quart of brake cleaner to strip the paint jobs off that I wasn't happy with. Had I known a local painter (I could count on) I would have had it done professionally. It would have been worth any price!

Joe

boxerdog

03-24-2006, 09:48 PM

boxerdog

03-24-2006, 10:16 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck008.jpg

Here is a picture of the wheels on Stella models .I think they are much nicer

pagedm

03-25-2006, 01:46 AM

Here is a picture of the wheels on Stella models .I think they are much nicer

Awesome photo boxerdog, those wheels look sweeeet. I am still in a bit of a tissy about doing the painting, my problem is that I get too impatient and end up trying to do it all in one coat, of course we all know that don't work. It's not like a regular polycarb body, paint from the inside, no matter waht looks sweet on the outside :D

My next door neighbour is a spray painter, he want's me to setup digital TV for him, I see a deal coming.....

Have any of you guys heard of a B DOUBLE? Maybe you call them something different, it is basically a slightly shorter semi trailer that has the triple bogie wheels but that sticks back further than the trailer, then it has a hitch on it like the tractor truck, then a regular sized semi trailer hooks onto that, we in Aus call it a B DOUBLE, I would like to try and build one, anyone tried that?

mrcarter

03-25-2006, 03:31 AM

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/mrcarter2u/DVC00012.jpg

mavrick0

03-25-2006, 11:23 AM

Just to let you know the wheels that Stella sells are the GPM wheels. I do agree they are much nicer then the the Tamiya and the fact that you get all the aluminum wheels not just the outers. There's also some nice 3racing wheels being sold as well and I'm pretty sure they are GPM as well but they are round holes not the Kenworth style holes of the wheels pictured above.

boxerdog

03-26-2006, 09:52 AM

I was just on Polks Hobby website ,their Tracker III 75 mhz synthesized 8 channel radio with 8 channel receiver is on sale for $200.00 a great deal www.polkshobby.com

rapko

03-26-2006, 10:51 AM

mrcarter, that hauler looks SWEET! Nice custom look.

Blaster

03-26-2006, 11:40 AM

Hi!

This is a long thread but had to post it...

I have been reading this thread for a while now. Saw some guys here doing an amazing job helping newbie’s and sharing information. That was the key to move me toward to get my first Electric RC: a Tractor Trailer.

After years on nitro cars I could never think on something so fun to build and drive! Amazing guys. And all you wrote here before was very helpful to choose what to buy and how to assemble.

I got a Tamiya Knight Hauler Metallic Special, MFU, Truck and Semi-Trailer Light Kit, Motorized Support Legs, Telescopic Antenna, Futaba 4 Channel Surface Radio, ESC, Engine Capacitors and a Pole Trailer (cat # 56310)

Well, as some of you noticed reading my list some mistaken were made...

First: The Metallic Special is great looking truck but - as someone said here before - not the best truck to play. It is hard to keep the metallic parts clean from fingerprints. I used car wax but no much help. As it is hard to keep curious people away from these trucks, any tip to keep it clean is welcome... :rolleyes:

Second: The pole trailer (cat #56310) was not the best choice to use with Motorized Support Legs as the legs can not be assembled in it! Also, I can not use the other functions of Motorized Support Legs kit, as the trailer connects to the truck also through a pin fixed on rear part of chassis and needs to be manually attached or removed... :(

Third: Never paid to much attention to MFU specs and bought a Truck Light Set, ESC and Capacitors without need as MFU comes with all that. :o

Besides that I am really enjoying all on that truck! Amazing on all details! Already ordered another truck (no, nothing all metallic) and a Semi-Trailer Truck (cat # 56302) as this way I can use the Truck Light Kit, Motorized Support Legs and ESC that I already bought! lol

All in all, thanks to all you guys, that make this thread one of the best sources of information to anyone that likes RC Tractor Trucks! :)

eskiserkan

03-26-2006, 12:35 PM

rapko

03-26-2006, 12:48 PM

I use windex and a soft cloth which takes all the fingerprints away nicely and doesn't damage the finish. Tamiya does sell 3 transparent colors for use on chrome. That would help prevent getting scratches on the chrome.

TS-72 Clear Blue, TAMR5072
TS-73 Clear Orange, TAMR5073
TS-74 Clear Red, TAMR5074

boxerdog

03-26-2006, 01:29 PM

I'm agree with you blaster about keep clean metallic truck from fingerprints and scratches . I got an additional spare Metallic Body from Tamiya Japan .

Anyone have knowledge about complete body kits for Tamiya tractor trucks here (such as Scania , Man or Mercedes Actros) ? Thanks

I have seen body kits on www.ebh-modellbau.de for Scania & Man but I don't read German,if you do let me know about their air ride kits

mavrick0

03-26-2006, 01:55 PM

Blaster I would suggest selling off the ESC, and truck light kit and get another MFU unit for the new truck. I can tell you once your truck has the sounds, vibrations, lights, etc having one without just doesn't feel right.

wedicotrucker

03-26-2006, 11:29 PM

Thats the bad thing with having motorized legs and wanting to use the lites as well. You can't disconnect the truck and the trailer hands free.

Once the truck show in Pheonix is over I will be installing an infrared electrical system for my wedico peterbilt. I will also be getting a scale 53 foot flat bed trailer with spread axel, and ratchet straps as soon as they are avalibe.

The infrared system will give me the lites and trailer breaks as well as motorized suport legs for connecting and disconecting hands free. This system will also shut off the trailer lites as soon as I drive away.

mrcarter

03-27-2006, 01:18 AM

Thanks Rapko

eskiserkan

03-27-2006, 01:45 AM

Wedicotrucker : I'm also interested in installing an infrared system to my tractor truck for using with trailer like you . But I couldn't find any information about this issue until now . If you can give details of this system , I'll be pleased . Thanks .

Blaster

03-27-2006, 08:44 AM

Well, thanks for your reply guys.

rapko = will try the windex, tks. How those Tamiya colors works on chrome finish? Are they applied over chrome and then I can change my truck color?

mavrick0 = tks for the tip. Will try to sell the kits and get another MFU. :p

wedicotrucker = It is true about the lights and motorized legs. Have not though on that before. I liked the infrared electrical system. Do you have a URL of manufacturers of this system? Do you know if they fit tamiya?

rapko

03-27-2006, 12:21 PM

Well, thanks for your reply guys.

rapko = will try the windex, tks. How those Tamiya colors works on chrome finish? Are they applied over chrome and then I can change my truck color?

Go here and read the first paragraph. http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=56316

Also, you'll still be able to see through the paint because its transparent but the chrome will be a shade of blue or whatever color you used. I think it would look cool as long as its applied right. I'd be very careful not to over spray and create runs because its not like you can sand it! :)

Blaster

03-27-2006, 02:33 PM

rapko = tks for your reply. Will try to gather more information about how to apply it over original metallic paint. No much information neither on tamiya site = painting section http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/category.php?sub-id=61500 nor on hobbysites.

As I already applied wax over the truck body I have to figure out how to remove without damadge the metallic paint or the new paint... :eek:

Guys: any clue on how to proceed? :confused:

boxerdog

03-27-2006, 03:10 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck043.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck047.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck044.jpg

Here are some new shots chassis is just about done

mavrick0

03-27-2006, 03:12 PM

Blaster your best bet is to pack the metalic body away as a keepsake and get a new normal body and paint that. I believe that is what Rapko did.

Blaster

03-27-2006, 03:50 PM

boxerdog = Very nice job! Keep us posted!

mavrick0 = Just ordered a new body. Seems easier and faster. Tks!

ferrarokid

03-27-2006, 10:23 PM

few more hours ...

ferrarokid

03-27-2006, 10:36 PM

Getting there !

ferrarokid

03-27-2006, 10:43 PM

waiting for the aluminum wheels ..

ferrarokid

03-27-2006, 10:58 PM

not sure on the color ...

wedicotrucker

03-27-2006, 11:43 PM

wedicotrucker = It is true about the lights and motorized legs. Have not though on that before. I liked the infrared electrical system. Do you have a URL of manufacturers of this system? Do you know if they fit tamiya?

There is not a URL that I'm aware of. You can get info on it by e-mailing wedicotrucks@yahoo.com or by going to www.gardentrucking.com

This system runs on 12 volts. You will also need a battery to operate the trailer.

The infrared is produced by wedico catolog number 796 and cost $383.18
The infrared receiver is wedico catolog number 979 and cost $224.58

This system does not include sound or esc.

A wedico sound unite will set you back $233.46 and another $164.31 for wedico's esc.
For a grand total of $1005.53.

Now you may not need to use wedico's esc or there sound unite, so you can save some money there.

But if you're looking for that next step, for MY money this is going to be IT.
I will also be putting this system in only one of my trucks, the Pete.

Blaster

03-28-2006, 07:10 AM

wedicotrucker = will ask for more information to use this wedico infrared kit ona Tamiya truck through the e-mails you gave us. Will also try to and get some qoutes on that. Will keep you posted.

ferrarokid = nice truck!

pagedm

03-28-2006, 07:16 AM

Truck looks great ferrarokid, got any photos with the body off showing the MFU yet?

ss13t

03-28-2006, 09:47 AM

How can you be not sure on the color? It looks so great!!! Maybe its the trailer that makes it look iffy.. A flatbed might suit it better. But it's really nice. I'm planning on painting a blue aeromax if I ever get one. For now my king hauler still needs to be painted and I dont know which color to do it!!! Arghhh.. I'm thinking blue, silver or metallic black.
Blue : http://tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=7158&id=946
Silver : http://tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=35905&id=8955
Black : http://tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=29881&id=4672

Let me know what you think!!
Adam

rapko

03-28-2006, 12:35 PM

compirate

03-28-2006, 03:14 PM

besides, I've never seen any real big rigs detach all their wiring from the trailer without having to get out of their trucks. ;)

I've seen it happen and it ain't pretty! (5th wheel not latched before pulling away)

Of course, if going for the realism look, who has 'air lines' on their truck?

boxerdog

03-28-2006, 07:25 PM

Does anyone know of a parts source for tamiya parts beside tamiya,com ,I used to get parts at great prices on valavala.com but they stopped stocking tamiya parts

mavrick0

03-28-2006, 08:36 PM

I've seen it happen and it ain't pretty! (5th wheel not latched before pulling away)

Actually that's a walk in the park compared to getting 3 blocks away from the yard and have it "unhook" going around a corner.

ferrarokid

03-28-2006, 09:11 PM

Truck looks great ferrarokid, got any photos with the body off showing the MFU yet?

Thanks guy's ! ! Thinking of buying a 2nd body .. where could I source that from ? ?

pagedm

03-28-2006, 09:25 PM

Thanks guy's ! ! Thinking of buying a 2nd body .. where could I source that from ? ?

Wow, thats a lot of wires, where is the speakerbox?

ferrarokid

03-28-2006, 09:36 PM

Wow, thats a lot of wires, where is the speakerbox?

Speaker gets mounted to the roof of the cab (sleeper area) !

cdm

03-28-2006, 11:53 PM

Thanks guy's ! ! Thinking of buying a 2nd body .. where could I source that from ? ?

from tamiya? :rolleyes:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=0335157

shipping is flat 7$ per order so bundle your spare parts together.

pagedm

03-29-2006, 12:16 AM

Speaker gets mounted to the roof of the cab (sleeper area) !

That is good news, It looks like from your photos that the seats can remain in place with the MFU fitted, I was hoping they would, looking at the instructions on the Knight Hauler the seats come out to make room, a little dissapointing. Only 2 more days till I get my Aeromax and MFU, I still need to get a radio though, I am going to have a look at a few more Hobby shops while I am in Hong Kong, hopefully I can get the Futaba cheaper, can you explain how the left stick works with the gate? Does each section mean a different gear? e.g. left forward and reverse is 1st gear, middle is F & R in second and right side is F & R in 3rd? Is that how it works?

Thanks to all you guys, you have made my decision to buy a truck soo much easier.

VolvoRich

03-29-2006, 12:46 AM

Hey guys, I seem to have a little glitch with my Knight Hauler. I'm running it with the MFCU and a Hitec Laser4. I recently purchased a new battery pack and quick charged it for about 25 minutes.

Within a minute of running, the engine stop sound occurs and the truck shuts down, then starts again immediately after. It does this 4 or 5 times, then will run normally for the next half hour or so, or till the battery drains.

According to the MFCU manual, the only times this should occur is with a weak battery or a weak signal. I'm pretty sure it's not the battery (unless it's defective). I'm running the truck about two feet away, in my living room. Would the tv interfere with the signal? It does it with the tv off as well. I can't try it outside as we still have two feet of snow on the ground.

pagedm

03-29-2006, 02:17 AM

Hey guys, I seem to have a little glitch with my Knight Hauler. I'm running it with the MFCU and a Hitec Laser4.

Hi VolvoRich,
Did it do it before you bought a new batt pack? If not the my entire speel below is totaly irrelevant :p

This may be totaly unrelated but I have had problems with Hitec and ESC's before. I don't know what setup steps there are for the MFU so I will just describe my experience and leave it up to you if you think it may apply to your problem.

I had a Hitec 2ch radio with an LRP F1 Pro reverse digital speed control, the F1 Pro has a setup button that you press during the setup process after each step, like full throttle, full brake etc. That worked fine, no problems. :)

I then used that same Hitec 2ch with an LRP A.I. speed control, there is no setup button, it is supposed to automatically work, but it didn't :( , I had very similar problems to what you are explaining below, but obviously no sounds just that the car would go fine for a min, then stop, start, stop then stutter, go stupid for a while then work ok again, the steering servo was stable and not glitching, if it was radio interference I would have expected atleast some indication on the steering servo that some radio interference was causing a problem.

I thought it was a faulty speed control so I took it back and got another one, when I got it home it did exactly the same thing :mad: , so I tried it with a Futaba radio and have never had a problem since! :D

I don't know if maybe the Hitec radio has I different signal pattern or maybe my Hitec has a glitch but the automatic setup of the speed control sure didn't like the Hitec, I haven't been game to buy another Hitec radio since, so I don't know, but it works with all the speed controls I have with the manual setup button but not with A.I. speed controls. I only stick with Futaba now, I guess that is a little unfair on Hitec as it may be my radio, I just don't want to take a chance that it's not.

Back to your MFU, does the built in speed control have a setup process or is it just plug and play? Also, I have read that Tamiya says that if you use and motor other than the stock silver can you can also have a malfunctioning MFU.

VolvoRich

03-29-2006, 09:34 AM

Thanks for the reply Pagedm. Yeah, I had the same problem with previous batteries as well, just not as obvious as this new one. The odd thing is, I have a Tamiya 1:16 rc tank full-option kit (very similar to the MFCU kit) and it runs flawlessly, no glitching or anything. I'm using the same radio with the tank.

You may have hit the nail on the head regarding radio compatibility. I know the manual recommends using a Futaba (along with Tamiya of course), does'nt say anything about Hitec though.

I'm still running with the stock motor, but I sure wanted to try one of those high torque/lower rpm truck puller motors. Not so sure if I should now. Guess one of these days I'll pony up and price out a Futaba and see what happens...

rcguy_18

03-29-2006, 04:26 PM

Latest rc semi project is a grain truck.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/P3260065.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/P3260057.jpg

click picture for video of it

http://i1.zvhost.com/1/c/c03m142q.jpg (http://www.zippyvideos.com/2719274564538576/grain_truck2/)

ferrarokid

03-29-2006, 05:09 PM

from tamiya? :rolleyes:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=0335157

shipping is flat 7$ per order so bundle your spare parts together.

Not in stock .. tried tower also .. any other ideas ? ?

boxerdog

03-29-2006, 06:35 PM

Not in stock .. tried tower also .. any other ideas ? ?
I got a KH body not long ago so it probably wont be long (mine wasn't back order) Did you leave your email address they will let you know when they are in

ferrarokid

03-29-2006, 09:49 PM

I got a KH body not long ago so it probably wont be long (mine wasn't back order) Did you leave your email address they will let you know when they are in

Good idea ! will call tomm .. but the stella aluminum wheels came today ! & I have to HIGHLY reccomend Stella as, I ordered them on sunday & they arrived today! & they look great also! I think I got a little carried away for my first 1/14 tractor/ trailer getting the bearings, mfu, wheels, tanker trailer, and the electric trailer legs ! ! ! :)

Also just purchased simular setup for my pops ! The price was right .. just could not say no, after seeing it in action !

cdm

03-29-2006, 10:30 PM

Not in stock .. tried tower also .. any other ideas ? ?

wow dude it was in stock last night when i looked it up. :eek: :eek:

wouldn't have posted otherwise. guess someone saw the link and bought it?

now you can thank me later for being the local parts guy:

http://www.valavala.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/140
http://www.valavala.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/94
:)

pagedm

03-29-2006, 10:42 PM

I think I got a little carried away for my first 1/14 tractor/ trailer getting the bearings, mfu, wheels, tanker trailer, and the electric trailer legs ! ! ! :)

There is no such thing as getting carried away :D

Seriously, I don't even open the parts bags until i have been through the assembly manual with a highlighter and marked how many bearings I need to replace every metal and plastic bush that can be. I never assemble a kit with the bushes, I still don't know why they still supply them with bushes, I mean who here wouldn't pay the extra $20 - $30 on top to have a full set of bearings included?
I only did it once, with my very first kit about 15 years ago, it ended up wearing out all the shafts so they had so much slop that it was undrivable, the cost to replace all those shafts would have been easily triple the cost of a set of bearings. :confused:

Saying that, I guess I have bought kits then while spending a few weeks painting the body and scrounging up the extra greens for the bearings. :p

On my trip to Hong Kong I was only planning to buy the truck, then I saw how cheap the MFU is, then I saw how cheap the Futaba radio is....ummm, I better stop asking for prices at this point... :rolleyes:

I can get all 3, Aeromax, MFU & 4ch Radio for not a whole lot more than what the Truck kit alone would cost me back home! :D

Only 1 more day till I get to Hong Kong and my all time favourite hobby shop................ :D

ferrarokid

03-29-2006, 10:46 PM

wow dude it was in stock last night when i looked it up. :eek: :eek:

wouldn't have posted otherwise. guess someone saw the link and bought it?

now you can thank me later for being the local parts guy:

http://www.valavala.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/140
http://www.valavala.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/94
:)
You ARE the man ! ! ! Thanks ! !

VolvoRich

03-29-2006, 11:45 PM

Anyone own the gear reduction kits or truck puller motors from Wild Willy's? If so, are they worth the purchase?

pagedm

03-29-2006, 11:53 PM

Anyone own the gear reduction kits or truck puller motors from Wild Willy's? If so, are they worth the purchase?

I have 2 x 45T Integy motors in my Clod crawler, same basic thing as the Truck Puller motor but I thing the Truck Puller has more turns.

I thought about using reduction units with the stock motors but decided to go with the high turn motors instead, I think the run tim would be much longer with higher turns rather than just gear reduction.

My crawler runs about 3 times longer and has big time torque, could pull a dead horse along with it :D of course top speed is greatly reduced, but hey I have read so far that the trucks go waayyy too fast in 3rd anyway.

When I get my Aeromax built I plan to "borrow" one of my integy's from the crawler and see how it goes in it.

boxerdog

03-30-2006, 06:13 AM

Anyone own the gear reduction kits or truck puller motors from Wild Willy's? If so, are they worth the purchase?

Go to Tower hobby and look at the Great Planes GD600 reduction gear thats what I am using,I got it from a guy on another web site

boxerdog

03-30-2006, 07:23 AM

You ARE the man ! ! ! Thanks ! !

Did you get your body ,I saw one on valavala.com this morning

R D Trucking

03-30-2006, 09:08 AM

Hi all,
Not posted here for a while but just wanting let you know I have now good access to parts for these trucks and trailers from stock. so email me and see what we can do a deal.

Blaster

03-30-2006, 10:56 AM

VolvoRich & pagedm = I have a Knight Hauler with MFU, use 3000mAh NiMh cells and a Futaba Radio. I had same problem so maybe the Hitech radio is not the origin of the problem. The MFU shut down when the battery is low. But even while fully charged I had this issue after 4-6minutes running. To solve that I cycled the bateries (bought them NIB when got the truck), checked all MFU connections, now I use the volume of MFU on half and never had the problem again. Still not sure about what was the real cause but the problem never happened again.

rcguy_18 = nice truck and great vid! Is it a weddico?

VolvoRich

03-30-2006, 11:21 AM

VolvoRich & pagedm = I have a Knight Hauler with MFU, use 3000mAh NiMh cells and a Futaba Radio. I had same problem so maybe the Hitech radio is not the origin of the problem. The MFU shut down when the battery is low. But even while fully charged I had this issue after 4-6minutes running. To solve that I cycled the bateries (bought them NIB when got the truck), checked all MFU connections, now I use the volume of MFU on half and never had the problem again. Still not shure about what was the real cause but the problem never happened again.

rcguy_18 = nice truck and great vid! Is it a weddico?

I usually run my volume at around 1/4, at least when I'm indoors. I'll turn up the volume next time. Thanks for the tip Blaster!

Blaster

03-30-2006, 11:32 AM

VolvoRich

03-30-2006, 12:38 PM

Here goes some pics of my truck. Comments are welcome. Might gather new ideas... :)

Pic 1 (http://******.rc-racingcars.com/diversen/gallery/album07/Imagem_005)

Pic 2 (http://******.rc-racingcars.com/diversen/gallery/album07/Imagem_008)

Pic 3 (http://******.rc-racingcars.com/diversen/gallery/album07/Imagem_007)

P.S forgot how to place a pic on RCCA forum. How I do that?

Links don't work for me. :confused:

Blaster

03-30-2006, 01:44 PM

VolvoRich = Fixed! :)

Other previous url did not allow link to RCCA. Sorry.

VolvoRich

03-30-2006, 06:50 PM

MUCH better! Wow! That's a pretty nice looking rig Blaster. How do you like the pole trailer? Do the chains actually secure the load?

boxerdog

03-30-2006, 09:12 PM

Hi all,
Not posted here for a while but just wanting let you know I have now good access to parts for these trucks and trailers from stock. so email me and see what we can do a deal.
I am looking for 0005500 and 9405862 do you have them thanks

ferrarokid

03-30-2006, 10:44 PM

just about finished ..

wedicotrucker

03-31-2006, 12:51 AM

Anyone own the gear reduction kits or truck puller motors from Wild Willy's? If so, are they worth the purchase?

I have the aluminum 4:1 avvalible from Wild Willy's on all my trucks. I would not run a truck with out them.

Blaster

03-31-2006, 06:38 AM

VolvoRich = thanks. The pole is nice. Chains works great holding tubes in place even while truck is moving. You only can not use motorized support legs and have to attach/detach it manually from tractor.

ferrarokid = very nice job. Wanna paint a Knigh Hauller now? :D

I have the aluminum 4:1 avvalible from Wild Willy's on all my trucks. I would not run a truck with out them.

Please apologize if this question sound silly but I am a newbie to Tractor Truck's world. What is the improvement you foresee with these reductions in your truck? More load on your trailer? Does the original suspension holds more load?

R D Trucking

03-31-2006, 10:21 AM

I am looking for 0005500 and 9405862 do you have them thanks

Hi yes I can supply these parts drop me an email on gareth@price2627.fsnet.co.uk

regards and speak soon.

Blaster

03-31-2006, 03:24 PM

Rapko = I am not sure but I guess that you was the one selling a Metallic Special truck body. This guy here wants one: http://tamiyaclub.com/trades_model.asp?cid=37218 :)

bgehman

03-31-2006, 05:47 PM

VolvoRich

03-31-2006, 05:47 PM

Anyone know if Wild Willy is still in business? I've e-mailed him a couple of times but have received no response. Must be pretty busy then.

wedicotrucker

03-31-2006, 08:08 PM

Please apologize if this question sound silly but I am a newbie to Tractor Truck's world. What is the improvement you foresee with these reductions in your truck? More load on your trailer? Does the original suspension holds more load?[/QUOTE]

The reduction has no effect on the suspention. But you can pull heavier loads, by means of increasing torque. You will also get longer run times.

wedicotrucker

03-31-2006, 08:10 PM

Anyone know if Wild Willy is still in business? I've e-mailed him a couple of times but have received no response. Must be pretty busy then.

Willy is still in around. Keep in mine when dealing with Willy that this for him is only a hobby and not a full time buisness.

slowpokejk

03-31-2006, 09:17 PM

Pepmo

04-01-2006, 01:29 AM

Pepmo

04-01-2006, 01:37 AM

Right at the moment I have a 2 channel radio.....getting a 6 channel in the future......will the mfu work with the 2 channel radio and will it work without the radio?

thanks

boxerdog

04-01-2006, 07:11 AM

Hey BOXERDOG a few pages bag you have pics of your truck. I was wondering what you used for the drive shaft I have been having problems wearing them out and was looking for something more heavy duty. Any info will help......from anyone for that matter. Thanks

those drive shafts are from a jug or txt I think jug I got them on WWW. valavala.com .I just ordered another set the other day they are about $22.00 but all his stuff is on sale 40% off .you can use them with the 4:1 gear reduction from Precision Model at www.gardentrucking.com

VolvoRich

04-01-2006, 10:31 AM

Just picked up my MFU,Trailer legs and trailer light kit....couple of questions?

What fifth wheel do I use....MFU one or Trailer leg one....and the speed lights on trhe cab do I have to use them or can I just use them as marker lights?

Thanks

The MFU 5th wheel has a device in it that provides more power (speed really, not torque) to be generated by the motor when a trailer is hooked up. It also makes a special clunking sound when hooking/spotting the trailer.

I had (and installed) the motorized legs kit as well, but ended up going back to the MFU 5th wheel and stock support legs. The two kits (5th wheels) are not compatible or interchangeable.

As for the speed indicator lights, you can use them just as regular marker lights, there's a switch on the MFU control box for this.

VolvoRich

04-01-2006, 10:35 AM

Right at the moment I have a 2 channel radio.....getting a 6 channel in the future......will the mfu work with the 2 channel radio and will it work without the radio?

thanks

You'll need at least a four channel radio for the MFU. You can power it up without a radio, and try your lights by using the switches on the control unit box.

bgehman

04-01-2006, 12:16 PM

BOXERDOG.......

I was looking at those drive shafts and does one end move for he suspension? Or is it a solid drive shaft? I am wondering because they look too long. Did you cut the end of the shaft?

boxerdog

04-01-2006, 01:05 PM

bgehman

04-01-2006, 01:15 PM

how does it flex to the suspension? Doesnt one end slide?

mavrick0

04-01-2006, 05:23 PM

One end does slide in and out for movement and make sure you get the Jugg drive shafts. Because there is a slight difference between Jugg and TXT. Jugg drive shafts have a 5mm hole which is what the input and output shafts are on the semi's. The TXT shafts which look the same are are 6mm holes because of the upgrades Tamiya did to the TXT driveline so you'll end up having slope and a driveshaft that might not be aligned properly.

rapko

04-01-2006, 06:37 PM

Rapko = I am not sure but I guess that you was the one selling a Metallic Special truck body. This guy here wants one: http://tamiyaclub.com/trades_model.asp?cid=37218 :)

Yeah that was mine. I did post a link on here when I first listed the auction. I thought I would get a little more out of it but it sold for about the difference between the chrome and non chrome versions.

rapko

04-01-2006, 06:46 PM

I don't know when Tamiya first introduced the Big rigs but can anyone tell me if there was ever a chrome Globe Liner?? I'm just guessing but the king hauler and globe liner LOOK like they were made around the same time. If that's true, why would Tamiya only make the king hauler into a chrome version and not the globe liner?

mavrick0

04-01-2006, 08:48 PM

I don't think they ever made the Globeliner into a metalic edition. Only one's I ever saw was the King Hauler, Aeromax and Knight Hauler and that's all that is showing on Tamiya's website too. I would assume they made the King Hauler because it was the first semi, the Aeromax because it was a licensed truck from Ford and the Knight Hauler because it was the first designed for the MFU.

Pepmo

04-02-2006, 03:56 AM

Got my legs and trailer light kit installed......most of the mfu done....question about the trailer legs... Should they skip when they reach there limit or should the motor stop at each limit of the legs?

boxerdog

04-02-2006, 07:18 AM

mavrick0

04-02-2006, 10:43 AM

They are designed to skip so you don't strip the teeth off of the gears or the legs, that's what the springs are for that were installed in the legs.

cody05

04-02-2006, 11:03 AM

Here goes some pics of my truck. Comments are welcome. Might gather new ideas... :)

http://www.rcsuper.com/fotos/Imagem 005a.jpg

http://www.rcsuper.com/fotos/Imagem 008a.jpg

http://www.rcsuper.com/fotos/Imagem 007a.jpg

http://www.rcsuper.com/fotos/Imagem 010a.jpg
how long is that pole trailer fully extended? (extend more then what u have)

Also is MODELSTATION A good ebay seller?? Be honest please he has 728 positive and 4 negative and the negative kinda scare me if i were to by something lol thanks cody o here was the truck i was looking at http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Tamiya-1-14-56309-Ford-Aeromax-RC-Truck-US-PSeller_W0QQitemZ6046870628QQcategoryZ44022QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

rapko

04-02-2006, 12:24 PM

how long is that pole trailer fully extended? (extend more then what u have)

Also is MODELSTATION A good ebay seller?? Be honest please he has 728 positive and 4 negative and the negative kinda scare me if i were to by something lol thanks cody o here was the truck i was looking at http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Tamiya-1-14-56309-Ford-Aeromax-RC-Truck-US-PSeller_W0QQitemZ6046870628QQcategoryZ44022QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

Cody, that guy has a TON of positives...no offense but its a no brainer that he's a good seller. :rolleyes: ;) He has only 4 negatives and the one that I looked at was given because of a simple mistake which the seller mentioned sending out the right version. I wouldn't worry at all with him. He seems to have great deals too.

Mav, that could be. I've never seen any chrome globe's either but was just wondering about it. I wouldn't buy one after everything I went through converting my hauler into the "plain" version, lol.

cody05

04-02-2006, 12:37 PM

Cody, that guy has a TON of positives...no offense but its a no brainer that he's a good seller. :rolleyes: ;) He has only 4 negatives and the one that I looked at was given because of a simple mistake which the seller mentioned sending out the right version. I wouldn't worry at all with him. He seems to have great deals too.

Mav, that could be. I've never seen any chrome globe's either but was just wondering about it. I wouldn't buy one after everything I went through converting my hauler into the "plain" version, lol.
lol ok :D i'm probly not going to get it cause i want a trailer for my king hauler first then next is the tri axle wrecker someday!!! lol

boxerdog

04-02-2006, 04:36 PM

lol ok :D i'm probly not going to get it cause i want a trailer for my king hauler first then next is the tri axle wrecker someday!!! lol

Take a good look at the pole trailer before you get it ,it doesn't pull from the 5th wheel,..it has a hitch on the back of the truck also it doesn't look great off the truck.I have one and am going to change it,I am going to add a 3rd axel and change the front to tow from the 5th wheel .

cody05

04-02-2006, 05:00 PM

Take a good look at the pole trailer before you get it ,it doesn't pull from the 5th wheel,..it has a hitch on the back of the truck also it doesn't look great off the truck.I have one and am going to change it,I am going to add a 3rd axel and change the front to tow from the 5th wheel .
yea i noticed it after i was looked at the picture on tamiya's website i don't want it now

pagedm

04-02-2006, 07:15 PM

Hi guys,
I finally got my Aeromax and MFU, I learned one thing though, I should not go into Hong Kong hobby shops with a credit card...... :o

He had a heap of Tamiya tools on sale and the oil dampers were mega cheap so I got a full set of those plus all the bearings.
He didn't have the Futaba 4ch in stock :mad: otherwise I would have that too.

All up What you see in the photo got for about AU$50 more than just the Aeromax alone would have cost me here in Aus :D

Can't wait to start building.........

http://www.users.bigpond.com/dan.page/aeromax.jpg

Pepmo

04-02-2006, 10:54 PM

Got my MFU all together..all the lights work...plus the blinker sound (thats the only sound I can get)...
I only have a 2 channel right now and when hooked up I have steering but no movement...Do I need a 4 channel to drive it with the MFU in it?

MonsterBeetleGuy

04-03-2006, 12:57 AM

You have to have a 4 channel radio to get more sounds out of the MFU as your servos plug directly into the MFU and the leads off the MFU goes into your receiver. The MFU uses the signals that come from the receiver to activate the individual sounds. Kind of a bummer, but I'd highly recommend a 4 channel radio to fully enjoy it.

Brad
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pagedm

04-03-2006, 01:02 AM

Hi Guys, I just picked up my 4VWD Futaba Radio, mine has the ratchet on the right stick up/down, is that how it is supposed to be?

I realise that the throttle is on the left so it is no big deal, I think mine may be an earlier release as it also doesn't have the gate for the left stick.

Anyway, I will order the parts to change the ratched to the auto centering stick.

Pepmo

04-03-2006, 08:35 AM

rapko

04-03-2006, 12:25 PM

Do I need a 4 channel to drive it with the mfu in or should I be able to drive it with a 2 channel?

You may be able to drive the truck but you won't have all the sounds and funtions that a 4 channel would give you. For instance, you won't be able to turn the truck on and off from the radio, you wouldn't be able to operate "idling mode" or the function to use motorized support legs, you'd also have to lock the tranny in one gear. Maybe a few other functions as well. A futaba 4 channel attack radio is definitely a worth while upgrade.

Blaster

04-03-2006, 04:30 PM

Take a good look at the pole trailer before you get it ,it doesn't pull from the 5th wheel,..it has a hitch on the back of the truck also it doesn't look great off the truck.I have one and am going to change it,I am going to add a 3rd axel and change the front to tow from the 5th wheel .

Let me know how you do it and send me pics if possible. I also want to change mine but I am not good to do it by myself (at least for now). :)

Blaster

04-03-2006, 04:37 PM

The MFU 5th wheel has a device in it that provides more power (speed really, not torque) to be generated by the motor when a trailer is hooked up. It also makes a special clunking sound when hooking/spotting the trailer.

I had (and installed) the motorized legs kit as well, but ended up going back to the MFU 5th wheel and stock support legs. The two kits (5th wheels) are not compatible or interchangeable.

As for the speed indicator lights, you can use them just as regular marker lights, there's a switch on the MFU control box for this.

I have now the Pole Trailler and it does not allow me to use the 5th wheel from MFU. However I already ordered a Tamiya cat # 56302 trailler. How the motorized legs kit works with MFU? As I have the MFU 5th leg installed what should I install (or not install) while using the motorized legs kit (cat # 56505)?

bananarama

04-03-2006, 05:12 PM

I'm aware that the trailer lights need to be manually plugged in but if that's the only thing required to have lights then I can live with it. I wouldn't plug them in during the day anyway when I run my truck. As long as I can attach and detach the trailer using the motorized support legs then its not too big of a deal...besides, I've never seen any real big rigs detach all their wiring from the trailer without having to get out of their trucks. ;)

I know for sure that VBG (its a swedish company) makes hitchplates and trailer couplings (like the one for the pole trailer, dont know what they are called in english) that has all the electrics and air built into them so one doesnt need to get out of the cab to attach or detach the trailer. There is talk about getting one for test at my job, time will tell if it works. I found a English link about it here: http://www.vbg.se/int/news/press/2005/vbg_presenterar_nytt_revo/index.xml
http://www.vbg.se/images/news/mfc_200.jpg

Boxerdog! Got any more pics on that dolly you showed some pages back, it really looks sleek and nice. What do you use it for?

boxerdog

04-03-2006, 06:04 PM

Let me know how you do it and send me pics if possible. I also want to change mine but I am not good to do it by myself (at least for now). :)

My plan it to build a 5th wheel mount like the front frame of a flatbed trailer
out of angle aluminum ,then make a mount for the tetescope tubes also mount the legs on it .On the top I use aluminum diamond plate for a deck. On the rear I am going to make a new longer frame and add a 3rd axel. You can get the aluminum angle 1"x1" at Home Depot I will keep you posted as it goes

boxerdog

04-03-2006, 06:22 PM

I know for sure that VBG (its a swedish company) makes hitchplates and trailer couplings (like the one for the pole trailer, dont know what they are called in english) that has all the electrics and air built into them so one doesnt need to get out of the cab to attach or detach the trailer. There is talk about getting one for test at my job, time will tell if it works. I found a English link about it here: http://www.vbg.se/int/news/press/2005/vbg_presenterar_nytt_revo/index.xml
http://www.vbg.se/images/news/mfc_200.jpg

Boxerdog! Got any more pics on that dolly you showed some pages back, it really looks sleek and nice. What do you use it for?

I will take more pics within the next couple of days. I made the the rails out of aluminum angle ,for the hardware I used flatbed parts#9415260 & 2 parts B # 000550 ,king hauler parts C 9005393 which is the front and back ends of the frame (cut off the bumper mounts) Rims are from Stella I think they are the nicest I had an extra 5th wheel set up .I put a coupler servo on it that plugs into the back of the trailer then into the truck on an extra channel

boxerdog

04-03-2006, 08:57 PM

I got my Great Planes 600GD gear reduction and 3:1 pinion from tower hobby today and installed it .Their is a hub on the mounting that has to be filed down to fit into the trans, a couple file and fits,piece of cake.I also had to turn the out put shaft to fit the tamiya motor pinion ,I hooked the motor to a battery and used a file to turn the shaft the shaft is soft and turns easly so be careful

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck048.jpg

boxerdog

04-03-2006, 09:02 PM

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck052.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck050.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck049.jpg

A few pictures of the dolly I hope they help

VolvoRich

04-03-2006, 10:58 PM

I have now the Pole Trailler and it does not allow me to use the 5th wheel from MFU. However I already ordered a Tamiya cat # 56302 trailler. How the motorized legs kit works with MFU? As I have the MFU 5th leg installed what should I install (or not install) while using the motorized legs kit (cat # 56505)?

All depends on which options are important to you. If you install the MFU with the MFU 5th wheel, you can't use the motorized legs. You WILL have the extra speed effect (with the trailer connected) and the hook/unhook sound effect.

If you use the MFU with the motorized legs kit (with the 5th wheel from the mot leg kit) you will not have the above features of the MFU 5th wheel. Of course you will have fully functional motorized landing gear.

If you intent to install the trailer light kit, it may not make much sense to install the motorized legs since you have to bend down to plug and unplug the light cable anyway. That's what I found anyway.

bananarama

04-04-2006, 02:57 AM

Looks like a interesting build you have going there boxerdog. Will it be a road train when your done? I hope you keep us updated! =)

boxerdog

04-04-2006, 07:04 AM

Looks like a interesting build you have going there boxerdog. Will it be a road train when your done? I hope you keep us updated! =)

I was thinking of building another dolly and making a road train,it would be neat.

Blaster

04-04-2006, 02:55 PM

All depends on which options are important to you. If you install the MFU with the MFU 5th wheel, you can't use the motorized legs. You WILL have the extra speed effect (with the trailer connected) and the hook/unhook sound effect.

If you use the MFU with the motorized legs kit (with the 5th wheel from the mot leg kit) you will not have the above features of the MFU 5th wheel. Of course you will have fully functional motorized landing gear.

If you intent to install the trailer light kit, it may not make much sense to install the motorized legs since you have to bend down to plug and unplug the light cable anyway. That's what I found anyway.

Very well explained. I've made my mind. Thanks for enlighten it to me! :)

Boxerdog = tks for the explanation. Will try to make my own changes based on your tips. Might arise some questions by the time that the changes are made to the trailler. Your truck and 5th whell are going great. Pls keep us posted.

Guys = a quick question. A friend asked me that if he buys one of these trucks without the MFU (therefore, use a ESC) does he has to weld a capacitor on tamyia's motor (or anywere else)? As I am newbie to electric RC I am not the best person to help him on that... :confused: