tamiya tractor trailer kits

[wedicotrucker]

I've been in this hobby for over 20 years and found that the use of a capaciter on the motor is not nessesary.

[mavrick0]

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.

This actually makes no sense simply because I'm running my Knight hauler with the MFU and motorized legs. There is no need to replace the 5th wheel just add the extra parts to allow it to work with the motorized legs.

[jrventurekid]

I agree with maverick. I am using the 5th wheel that came with the MFU, as well as the motorized support legs. It all works together.

[Pepmo]

I just installed a MFU,trailer legs and light kit...everything works great...much better then I expected....Best RC toy I had yet.

How would I go about hooking up 2 batteries for longer run time...and is there someplace under the cab where I can put the speaker...was thinking of pointing it out the grill.....I want to put the seats and dash in it...

[Pepmo]

Anyone from Calgary,Alberta on here that has a truck?

[VolvoRich]

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:

I re-read my booklet last night, and yes you can run the MFU 5th wheel with the motorized legs kit and receive the full effects of the MFU and motorized legs, as other posters mentioned. Apologies for the unintentional misinformation on my part. :o I wasn't too keen on the motorized legs myself, and removed them after limited use, so I wasn't exactly motivated to try setting it up with the MFU 5th wheel.

[wedicotrucker]

Just wondering if any one from this forum (other than myself) are going to be attending the mini truckers show in Scottsdale AZ in 2 weeks?

[Blaster]

I re-read my booklet last night, and yes you can run the MFU 5th wheel with the motorized legs kit and receive the full effects of the MFU and motorized legs, as other posters mentioned. Apologies for the unintentional misinformation on my part. :o I wasn't too keen on the motorized legs myself, and removed them after limited use, so I wasn't exactly motivated to try setting it up with the MFU 5th wheel.

No problem, everybody makes mistakes sometimes. If someone says doesn't one of two: lies or is sitting on right side of the Lord. :) my 02 cents...

Back to 5th wheel I have to confess that I can not make it work through my radio. Have to activate it on trailer's switch. Also I can not turn lights (headlights, roof lights etc) from my radio, only manually on truck's MFU. Have I misunderstood the manual or is it possible to activate all them through your radio? If it is possible what should I do then? Tks in advance for any help on that. :o

[VolvoRich]

No problem, everybody makes mistakes sometimes. If someone says doesn't one of two: lies or is sitting on right side of the Lord. :) my 02 cents...

Back to 5th wheel I have to confess that I can not make it work through my radio. Have to activate it on trailer's switch. Also I can not turn lights (headlights, roof lights etc) from my radio, only manually on truck's MFU. Have I misunderstood the manual or is it possible to activate all them through your radio? If it is possible what should I do then? Tks in advance for any help on that. :o

You might have to adjust your 3rd channel dead band trimmer. When you try to switch on the lights or 4 way flashers (using the radio), does the horn sound when you slide the trims? There's a page in the MFU manual (I don't have it in front of me, so I'm going from memory) that shows how to do this.

Also, ALL the other trims MUST be in their neutral positions for it to work. BOL.

[rapko]

Just wondering if any one from this forum (other than myself) are going to be attending the mini truckers show in Scottsdale AZ in 2 weeks?


I WISH I COULD COME!! There is no way for me to though, I'm way up in NY and there are other issues besides distance that would prevent me from attending.



Back to 5th wheel I have to confess that I can not make it work through my radio. Have to activate it on trailer's switch. Also I can not turn lights (headlights, roof lights etc) from my radio, only manually on truck's MFU. Have I misunderstood the manual or is it possible to activate all them through your radio? If it is possible what should I do then? Tks in advance for any help on that. :o

Blaster, what radio do you use? I use the latest version of the Futaba Attack radio and all the functions work for me. On the right stick, I have a trim in the vertical and horizontal positions. In order for me to turn on the lights, I have to place the VERTICAL TRIM all the way to the bottom and then push the stick down all the way and let it center itself...That turns on the roof lights and one set of smaller headlights on my knight hauler. If I repeat that again, the main headlights come on as well. The third time I do that the fog lights come on, that makes all my front headlights on at one time. One final movement of the stick and it turns everything off. Before I start to drive the truck, I'll move the vertical trim level back to center. Like someone else said, look at the MFU manual. I remember the manual said to turn a knob or screw on the MFU all the way to the left position and each time you check the signals and sounds, you'll slowly turn that screw to the right until all the functions work correctly.

[Blaster]

Blaster, what radio do you use? I use the latest version of the Futaba Attack radio and all the functions work for me. On the right stick, I have a trim in the vertical and horizontal positions. In order for me to turn on the lights, I have to place the VERTICAL TRIM all the way to the bottom and then push the stick down all the way and let it center itself...That turns on the roof lights and one set of smaller headlights on my knight hauler. If I repeat that again, the main headlights come on as well. The third time I do that the fog lights come on, that makes all my front headlights on at one time. One final movement of the stick and it turns everything off. Before I start to drive the truck, I'll move the vertical trim level back to center. Like someone else said, look at the MFU manual. I remember the manual said to turn a knob or screw on the MFU all the way to the left position and each time you check the signals and sounds, you'll slowly turn that screw to the right until all the functions work correctly.

I am using Futaba Skysports. After read your message and volvorich's message I started to read once again my MFU manual and the Futaba's radio manual. And found what's wrong. On my Futaba Skysports the throttle/brake stick is the same that turns the truck: the right stick. The horn/gear shift stick is the left one. These functions are on different sticks than Futaba Attack you use and that Tamiya uses as example on MFU manual. Therefore I believe that to use MFU remote functions I 'll have to use both sticks instead of just one - have not tried it yet. Will do that today and keep you posted. Thanks guys!

[rapko]

I am using Futaba Skysports. After read your message and volvorich's message I started to read once again my MFU manual and the Futaba's radio manual. And found what's wrong. On my Futaba Skysports the throttle/brake stick is the same that turns the truck: the right stick. The horn/gear shift stick is the left one. These functions are on different sticks than Futaba Attack you use and that Tamiya uses as example on MFU manual. Therefore I believe that to use MFU remote functions I 'll have to use both sticks instead of just one - have not tried it yet. Will do that today and keep you posted. Thanks guys!


There's one other thing I just remembered. When I followed the MFU's instructions on how to hook up the wires to my receiver, my steering and throttle were on the same side! It was not right! I just played with the hookups until I could get throttle and shifting on the left stick (throttle pushing verticle, shifting horozontal) and also messed with the steering hookups so that my steering and horn were on the right stick, steering obviously is executed horizontally and the horn is vertical. I don't think it makes a difference what radio it is but how the connections are made.

Last thing that comes to mind, Do you have the 5th wheel wire connected as well? I read a few posts back that someone had trouble with their setup UNTIL they hooked up that wire...for whatever reason it worked even though they didn't run a trailer yet. I hope this helps out a bit more.

[boxerdog]

Does anyone have any fuel tank brackets they want to sell I need 4

[VolvoRich]

Does anyone have any fuel tank brackets they want to sell I need 4

For which tractor?

[boxerdog]

For which tractor?


King Hauler

[Blaster]

There's one other thing I just remembered. When I followed the MFU's instructions on how to hook up the wires to my receiver, my steering and throttle were on the same side! It was not right! I just played with the hookups until I could get throttle and shifting on the left stick (throttle pushing verticle, shifting horozontal) and also messed with the steering hookups so that my steering and horn were on the right stick, steering obviously is executed horizontally and the horn is vertical. I don't think it makes a difference what radio it is but how the connections are made.

Last thing that comes to mind, Do you have the 5th wheel wire connected as well? I read a few posts back that someone had trouble with their setup UNTIL they hooked up that wire...for whatever reason it worked even though they didn't run a trailer yet. I hope this helps out a bit more.

Thanks for the tip. I've tried to use both (left and right) sticks to activate remotely some functions but it doesn't work. Will follow your steps and try to arrange the connections on my MFU to have the left and right sticks working as shown on manual. Even if to achieve it I have to make some wiring connections diferently than what's listed on MFU's manual. Considering the servo's connections listed on your manual, how you managed to have your own servos connected to make them work?

My 5th wheel wire (black/green) is connected to MFU.

[rapko]

Thanks for the tip. I've tried to use both (left and right) sticks to activate remotely some functions but it doesn't work. Will follow your steps and try to arrange the connections on my MFU to have the left and right sticks working as shown on manual. Even if to achieve it I have to make some wiring connections diferently than what's listed on MFU's manual. Considering the servo's connections listed on your manual, how you managed to have your own servos connected to make them work?

My 5th wheel wire (black/green) is connected to MFU.



Its been a little while since I had looked at the wires but don't the wires from the servo's plug into the MFU itself and then you have to take the MFU wires and plug them into the receiver? I think that's how it works. If that be the case, I plugged in the servo wires into the MFU going by the manual. It was the wires that I plugged into the receiver that I rearranged.

I don't run a trailer YET but will be soon. I have my black/green plugged into the right spot too but there is a servo looking wire that should also be plugged in even if you don't have a trailer yet. Someone here didn't have that wire plugged in because they didn't have a trailer yet and that caused problems until they plugged it in, lol...I hope I'm not confusing you. I'm starting to confuse myself ;) :rolleyes:

[cody05]

Its been a little while since I had looked at the wires but don't the wires from the servo's plug into the MFU itself and then you have to take the MFU wires and plug them into the receiver? I think that's how it works. If that be the case, I plugged in the servo wires into the MFU going by the manual. It was the wires that I plugged into the receiver that I rearranged.

I don't run a trailer YET but will be soon. I have my black/green plugged into the right spot too but there is a servo looking wire that should also be plugged in even if you don't have a trailer yet. Someone here didn't have that wire plugged in because they didn't have a trailer yet and that caused problems until they plugged it in, lol...I hope I'm not confusing you. I'm starting to confuse myself ;) :rolleyes:
lol yea that was me

[VolvoRich]

Thought I'd toss up some pics of my Knight Hauler with my 53 foot trailer. I cut the middle section of the stock trailer out (just behind the legs, and just in front of the tandems).

I then had a machine shop cut and bend some middle pieces (aluminum) which I then mounted to the front and back ends. Drilled some holes, used some spare aluminum scraps as strength braces, and bolted her together. It's very strong, doesn't bow or flex in the middle at all.

The trailer measures just under 46 inches long. Though you can't really tell in the pics, I added working turn signals to both sides of the trailer using amber LEDs. I made rectangular lenses using lexan.

I also added working turn signal on front sides of the tractor using similar methods as described above. Looks pretty realistic at night. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/RichFLD120/kh.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/RichFLD120/kh1.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/RichFLD120/kh2.jpg

[boxerdog]

Thought I'd toss up some pics of my Knight Hauler with my 53 foot trailer. I cut the middle section of the stock trailer out (just behind the legs, and just in front of the tandems).

I then had a machine shop cut and bend some middle pieces (aluminum) which I then mounted to the front and back ends. Drilled some holes, used some spare aluminum scraps as strength braces, and bolted her together. It's very strong, doesn't bow or flex in the middle at all.

The trailer measures just under 46 inches long. Though you can't really tell in the pics, I added working turn signals to both sides of the trailer using amber LEDs. I made rectangular lenses using lexan.

I also added working turn signal on front sides of the tractor using similar methods as described above. Looks pretty realistic at night. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/RichFLD120/kh.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/RichFLD120/kh1.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/RichFLD120/kh2.jpg


Trailer looks Great ,what did you use for the deck?

[Blaster]

Its been a little while since I had looked at the wires but don't the wires from the servo's plug into the MFU itself and then you have to take the MFU wires and plug them into the receiver? I think that's how it works. If that be the case, I plugged in the servo wires into the MFU going by the manual. It was the wires that I plugged into the receiver that I rearranged.

I don't run a trailer YET but will be soon. I have my black/green plugged into the right spot too but there is a servo looking wire that should also be plugged in even if you don't have a trailer yet. Someone here didn't have that wire plugged in because they didn't have a trailer yet and that caused problems until they plugged it in, lol...I hope I'm not confusing you. I'm starting to confuse myself ;) :rolleyes:

Plug what on where? LOL :D Yeah, I understood you. Thanks for clarifying it. Will then work on receiver connections. Can you still remember which cables you switched to get the transmiter sticks working as on MFU's manual? Just to save me some time... :rolleyes:

VolvoRich = nice looking trailler!

[Blaster]

Pics of newest guys that arrived to the garage...

http://www.latinhobby.com/vendas/fotos/Imagem 013a.jpg

http://www.latinhobby.com/vendas/fotos/Imagem 014a.jpg

http://www.latinhobby.com/vendas/fotos/Imagem 015a.jpg

[VolvoRich]

Thanks guys.

Boxerdog, I had a lumber yard cut a single piece 1/4" pine, which I attached using double sided tape. It's a good choice as it's stronger and cheaper than balsa. Only cost me $4.52. I painted and weathered it after installation.

Nice looking rigs Blaster, I'll bet that chrome Knight Hauler really 'shines' in the sun!:)

[Pepmo]

Anyone know where I can find the template for the shifting,throttle stick (looks like a 6 speed shift pattern) on the radio. Been trying the find a retailer but no one sells that part.

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Stellamodels.net sells a nice carbon fiber one for $4.95. Are in Hong Kong but both my orders got here fast...

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

[wedicotrucker]

http://rc4wd.com/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=shift+gate&x=9&y=8 sells one its polished aluminum. It's only 5 bucks, and there here in the US.

[Pepmo]

Thanks ...ordered one about this afternoon.

[Blaster]

Thanks guys.

Nice looking rigs Blaster, I'll bet that chrome Knight Hauler really 'shines' in the sun!:)

Thanks! :)

Guys, I saw before someone here saying that he has access to tamiya truck parts. Could not find the post with this info. Need some parts to a project. Who's the guy?

[boxerdog]

Thanks! :)

Guys, I saw before someone here saying that he has access to tamiya truck parts. Could not find the post with this info. Need some parts to a project. Who's the guy?


Try valavala.com he has some parts.He is fazing out tamiya parts too bad his pricing is good

[slowpokejk]

Thanks! :)

Guys, I saw before someone here saying that he has access to tamiya truck parts. Could not find the post with this info. Need some parts to a project. Who's the guy?

Hey Blaster
Go back to page 109 and about half way down there is guy called R D Trucking. He can supply you with any part from any truck. He is really good and price are reasonable. His is located in the UK and his email address is there. Hope this helps

[cody05]

sweet looking trucks and trailers (back a couple of posts) i want to get a trailer hoepfully before i go to the truck show in august maybe then i can get some different load ideas!

[wedicotrucker]

For load idea's check out http://www.serioussemis.com/ go to the catolag section. They have some cool stuff. Only for flat bed's though.

[cody05]

thanks for the site! i looked i could basically build them myself lol but idk yet i have to get a trailer first lol what is the maximum weight for the flat bed trailer on tower?

[fueler]

Hi all; I am attempting my first build of one of these trucks. (Knight Hauler Met Special with MFU, Operating Trailer Legs and Van Trailer with light kit.) I've searched this thread for pictures of how others have routed and organized the wiring but I can only find a few pics that didn't really show what I needed. If anyone has any good closeups of how they routed some of the cables, i.e. the 5th wheel switch, the control box cables and the servo wires, it would be great if you could post them.

Thanks

Fueler

[slowpokejk]

Hi all; I am attempting my first build of one of these trucks. (Knight Hauler Met Special with MFU, Operating Trailer Legs and Van Trailer with light kit.) I've searched this thread for pictures of how others have routed and organized the wiring but I can only find a few pics that didn't really show what I needed. If anyone has any good closeups of how they routed some of the cables, i.e. the 5th wheel switch, the control box cables and the servo wires, it would be great if you could post them.

Thanks

Fueler

Hey fueler. Check this website http://www.tamiyaclub.com/advancesearch.asp
and search MFU and you should get what you are lookng for. Click on some of the truck and you can see how they wired there mfu and some people have done. I am hoping to get my MFU soon and I have already drilled some holes in the crossmembers so I do not have to route the wires underneath the chassis.
Hope this helps.

[fueler]

Hey fueler. Check this website http://www.tamiyaclub.com/advancesearch.asp
and search MFU and you should get what you are lookng for. Click on some of the truck and you can see how they wired there mfu and some people have done. I am hoping to get my MFU soon and I have already drilled some holes in the crossmembers so I do not have to route the wires underneath the chassis.
Hope this helps.


slowpokejk; thanks for the link. I had not found that site yet and there does seem to be lots of pictures of other folks rigs. I should be able to find what I need.

Thanks again!

Fueler

[wedicotrucker]

Joe, just wondering if you were going to be albe to make it to this years big boys and there toys show? If so, ledt me know, I'll get you in for free.

[Turbojoe]

Joe, just wondering if you were going to be albe to make it to this years big boys and there toys show? If so, ledt me know, I'll get you in for free.

Nate,

Probably not. I'm involved in the start up of a new electric flying club here in the Mesa/Gilbert area. It's taking up all of my spare time. I do need to sell the truck though as I haven't touched it since I ran it at your place several months ago. The show would be a great place to advertise it but I just can't make it.

If anyone is interested in buying a pristine turnkey Knight Hauler/flatbed trailer setup with ALL the goodies except alloy wheels then P.M. me. But ONLY if you have about $900.00 + shipping to spend though.


Joe

[bgehman]

does anyone know the specs on the stock tamiya motor, turns, winds?

[rapko]

does anyone know the specs on the stock tamiya motor, turns, winds?


Its a 27 turn motor but that's all I know about it. My guess would be its a 27 turn double...not sure on rpms either. SORRY! :rolleyes:

[ss13t]

I'm guessing, so correct me if I'm wrong, but im pretty sure its a 27X1 with around 16000 rpm

[wedicotrucker]

Here is a link to some pics I took at the 2nd anual mini truckers show. pics start abought the middle of the page and go on from there.

http://www.gardentrucking.com/Yabb/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=202;action=display;num=1137965132;st art=15#15

[Blaster]

Nate = nice pics! thanks for sharing them. Have a couple questions and you (maybe other guys too) might help me with them. I am planning to build a Mercedes 6x6 heavy load truck. Saw on Willi's page some interesting tips but miss something.

1) I will need a transfer case to send power to front axle. It will be a Tamiya TLT axle (which allows front wheels to turn). Do you know where I can find one transfer case for sale? Contacted Willy (wild willy customs) but no answer in past 8 days.
2) Instead of a gear reduction between engine and 3 speed tranny I would like to use it before the 3 speed but: a) need to get one to be fitted onto the chassi and b) a transfer case (1) to fit that.
3) Do you know where I can find off-road or all terrain tires for these Tamiya 1/14 rims?

Thanks for your help.

[Blaster]

slowpokejk & boxerdog = already got some parts for my project truck. Thanks guy!

[boxerdog]

Nate = nice pics! thanks for sharing them. Have a couple questions and you (maybe other guys too) might help me with them. I am planning to build a Mercedes 6x6 heavy load truck. Saw on Willi's page some interesting tips but miss something.

1) I will need a transfer case to send power to front axle. It will be a Tamiya TLT axle (which allows front wheels to turn). Do you know where I can find one transfer case for sale? Contacted Willy (wild willy customs) but no answer in past 8 days.
2) Instead of a gear reduction between engine and 3 speed tranny I would like to use it before the 3 speed but: a) need to get one to be fitted onto the chassi and b) a transfer case (1) to fit that.
3) Do you know where I can find off-road or all terrain tires for these Tamiya 1/14 rims?

Thanks for your help.
I am looking for a transfer case too. I will let you know if I have any luck .as far as wheels I got tires from stella they are for the ford pick up go to www.stella.net they are the Goodrich radial mud $7.95 a pair will fit LXGL03 also tamiya.com the hummer tires different tread they are wider LXGL04.The only problem they don't fit the 1/14 rims but I got rims from tower hobby that they fit for the front #LXGL04 for the front and inside rear and LXGL03 for the outside rear on the front you take the center out of the KH front wheel and glue it into the LXGL04

[slowpokejk]

I am looking for a transfer case too. I will let you know if I have any luck .as far as wheels I got tires from stella they are for the ford pick up go to www.stella.net they are the Goodrich radial mud $7.95 a pair will fit LXGL03 also tamiya.com the hummer tires different tread they are wider LXGL04.The only problem they don't fit the 1/14 rims but I got rims from tower hobby that they fit for the front #LXGL04 for the front and inside rear and LXGL03 for the outside rear on the front you take the center out of the KH front wheel and glue it into the LXGL04

Hey guys I know RC4WD has 3 speed transfer cases but they are out of stock. You could try to contact them and see when they will come in. Here is the link
http://rc4wd.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=532
I do not know where to get larger tire, all I have seen are the ones from willy. You could try contacting www.ebh-modellbau.de He has some custom tires and wheels on his trucks. Also you could try looking at http://modelltruck.net/forumdisplay.php?f=5
There may be some pic of some trucks with wide tires. Chech out western Star King Hauler Roadtrain on that site. He has some different wheel on his truck
Hope this helps

[boxerdog]

Hey guys I know RC4WD has 3 speed transfer cases but they are out of stock. You could try to contact them and see when they will come in. Here is the link
http://rc4wd.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=532
I do not know where to get larger tire, all I have seen are the ones from willy. You could try contacting www.ebh-modellbau.de He has some custom tires and wheels on his trucks. Also you could try looking at http://modelltruck.net/forumdisplay.php?f=5
There may be some pic of some trucks with wide tires. Chech out western Star King Hauler Roadtrain on that site. He has some different wheel on his truck
Hope this helps


Thanks that is the transfer case I wanted . The tires on www.stella.net are under tamiya parts part # 9808481 and will fit the rims at tower hobby #LXGL03. The other tires I found are on www.tamiya.com hummer kit #58154 part#9445529 they fit the LXGL04 rim

[Blaster]

slowpokejk = thanks! That's the transfer case I want. Too bad they are sold out. Are they the manufacturers or can we find it on other sites? Also, thanks for the tips with other sites to conslult! :D

The Mercedes projeccts they have there will help me a lot. Did you saw this transfer case? Seems different from RC4WD. Now I am curious to find this one too but my german speaking is very bad... :o Do you know if they mention it here:http://modelltruck.net/showthread.php?t=16689

http://www.schmickler.net/Home/Truckmodellbau/MB-Truck/MB_019.jpg

boxerdog = thanks for the tip with tires & wheels. How's your project going? :)

[slowpokejk]

slowpokejk = thanks! That's the transfer case I want. Too bad they are sold out. Are they the manufacturers or can we find it on other sites? Also, thanks for the tips with other sites to conslult! :D

The Mercedes projeccts they have there will help me a lot. Did you saw this transfer case? Seems different from RC4WD. Now I am curious to find this one too but my german speaking is very bad... :o Do you know if they mention it here:http://modelltruck.net/showthread.php?t=16689

http://www.schmickler.net/Home/Truckmodellbau/MB-Truck/MB_019.jpg

boxerdog = thanks for the tip with tires & wheels. How's your project going? :)

Hey Blaster Sorry but My german is bad too. I live in Canada, so no german for me. I have also seen some people make a new tranny shaft. It is long and comes out the from and back of the tranny. If you know what I mean. I will try and get some pictures if I can find them. I beleive the tranfer case in the picture was home made, but not sure. I will see what I can find.

[Blaster]

Hi guys,

As I told before I decided to buy a new body for my Knowght Hauler as the Metallic Special is hard to keep clean from fingerprints. This Metallic body rests now on original truck box.

Based on some great jobs presented here (ferrarokid, that blue ford was inspiring) i decided to paint it Metallic Blue (Tamiya TS19). Hope you like it.

http://www.latinhobby.com/vendas/fotos/Imagem%20024a.jpg

http://www.latinhobby.com/vendas/fotos/Imagem%20025a.jpg

http://www.latinhobby.com/vendas/fotos/Imagem%20022a.jpg

[Blaster]

Hey Blaster Sorry but My german is bad too. I live in Canada, so no german for me. I have also seen some people make a new tranny shaft. It is long and comes out the from and back of the tranny. If you know what I mean. I will try and get some pictures if I can find them. I beleive the tranfer case in the picture was home made, but not sure. I will see what I can find.

Sorry. Though you speak german. :o Thanks for share the information and this great site about trucks (too bad it is in german but used the http://www.worldlingo.com and translated the pages). ;)

[Blaster]

Hi guys. Sent and E-mail to RC4WD. That's what they answered to me:

" it's discontinued, we might release a newer version, no ETA"

Seems we have to search for new supplier... :(

Found this german site which has some all terrain tires, wheels, transfer cases, truck bodies, front diffs... http://www.truckmodellsport.de/neuheiten.htm#

The www.google.com translator tool (use the text translator, not the webpage).

Their web shop is here: http://truckmodellsport.de/shop/index.html

These guys manufacture tires: http://www.barnhausen.de/index.htm

CARSON= These guys makes direct fit parts (transfer case with 5:1 gear reduction) high speed and all-terrain tires, wheels, traillers, etc. Does anyone knows a US dealer for these? http://www.carson-modelsport.de/de/modelle/truckmodelle.htm

[boxerdog]

Hey Blaster Sorry but My german is bad too. I live in Canada, so no german for me. I have also seen some people make a new tranny shaft. It is long and comes out the from and back of the tranny. If you know what I mean. I will try and get some pictures if I can find them. I beleive the tranfer case in the picture was home made, but not sure. I will see what I can find.

I got an email from RC4WD and they said they will have a new transfer case sometime in june. their is a guy that posted on www.gardentrucking.com that said he used the lower shaft on the front by putting the front bearing on a mount on the inside of the case and filing a flat for the joint cup on the shaft. I am waiting for 2 fuel tanks and steps from Ric at Precision Model and the body is being painted,almost done. I am starting the Peterbult 346 I got the frame cut.I have been bidding on ebay for a TLT-1 to get the front drive axel no luck yet.

[wedicotrucker]

Hi guys. Sent and E-mail to RC4WD. That's what they answered to me:

" it's discontinued, we might release a newer version, no ETA"

Seems we have to search for new supplier... :(

Found this german site which has some all terrain tires, wheels, transfer cases, truck bodies, front diffs... http://www.truckmodellsport.de/neuheiten.htm#

The www.google.com translator tool (use the text translator, not the webpage).

Their web shop is here: http://truckmodellsport.de/shop/index.html

These guys manufacture tires: http://www.barnhausen.de/index.htm

CARSON= These guys makes direct fit parts (transfer case with 5:1 gear reduction) high speed and all-terrain tires, wheels, traillers, etc. Does anyone knows a US dealer for these? http://www.carson-modelsport.de/de/modelle/truckmodelle.htm


Blaster, some of this stuff your looking for is carried by www.gardentrucking.com They don't list them on there web page any where but they do have them. The reson they don't list every thing is they want you to talk to them abought what you want.

[Blaster]

Blaster, some of this stuff your looking for is carried by www.gardentrucking.com They don't list them on there web page any where but they do have them. The reson they don't list every thing is they want you to talk to them abought what you want.

Thanks a lot! Will send them an e-mail with full list. Hope they have some nice discount to sell overseas... :rolleyes:
The 5:1 transfer/reduction case, all-terrain tires and new wheels are key to my project. Will keep you posted!

[rapko]

Hi guys,

As I told before I decided to buy a new body for my Knowght Hauler as the Metallic Special is hard to keep clean from fingerprints. This Metallic body rests now on original truck box.

Based on some great jobs presented here (ferrarokid, that blue ford was inspiring) i decided to paint it Metallic Blue (Tamiya TS19). Hope you like it.


Looking good blaster. Its very close in color to my hauler. Your pics make the truck look more like baby blue, ;) My camera does the same thing. I just bought a flatbed for mine...hopefully I'll get it before the weekend! Doubtful, but maybe!

[rapko]

I bought my rig in early October and wanted a trailer ever since. I finally ordered one earlier in the week, got it about 1 hour ago! Can't wait to get it started. I'm hoping to make my flatbed a bit unique with some custom wood. :D

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

[Blaster]

I bought my rig in early October and wanted a trailer ever since. I finally ordered one earlier in the week, got it about 1 hour ago! Can't wait to get it started. I'm hoping to make my flatbed a bit unique with some custom wood. :D

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

Hi rapko. Looks good. A fully equipped trailer! Let's us picks of your rig when you finish to assemble it.

Yeah, pics show my truck as baby blue. Hm... where is my metallic body? LOL

[slowpokejk]

Hey guys. I hope you can help with me. I am looking for some smaller tires that will fit standerd tamiya truck rims. I am makeing a lowbay out of two tamiya flatbed and need smalller tires. I found this picture, and the tire are exactly what I am after. If anyone knows where I can get them could you plese tell me. Here is the picture

[slowpokejk]

Hey everyone. I have had my MFU installed for some time now and forgot to post it, so here it is. I tried to make the wireing nice and neat but that is almost impossible. I got the knight hauler tool box to store the controls, and knight hauler rear lights, so it looks nice at night. I installed the antennas on the mirror to give it a better touch. Also I will show some pictures of my latest project. I ford day cab with a tilting hood, it will have a cat C 15 under the hood with a rad(non-function) it will have air ride for EBH models, and a chain rack at the back of the cab form PMD. Have not order all yet but will soon. I will keep you psoted.

[slowpokejk]

Another

[slowpokejk]

another

[slowpokejk]

New Ford day cab

[slowpokejk]

Last picture

[rapko]

Blaster, THANKS!

Slowpoke, That is a sweet looking rig!

Ok, I just took some pictures of the trailer. I've been practicing the backing up while hitched and I have a new respect for the real big rig drivers! It takes some getting used to.

The other thing I don't like is that when using the MFU, the speed of the truck seems to double when the trailer is hitched. I don't really care for the extra speed because this truck is TOO FAST without the trailer attached anyway. What would be a good motor to slow this beast down? Preferrably something I could get at www.towerhobbies.com if possible.

Anyway, check it out:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002931.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002928.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002929.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002932.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002942.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002933.jpg

[boxerdog]

Blaster, THANKS!

Slowpoke, That is a sweet looking rig!

Ok, I just took some pictures of the trailer. I've been practicing the backing up while hitched and I have a new respect for the real big rig drivers! It takes some getting used to.

The other thing I don't like is that when using the MFU, the speed of the truck seems to double when the trailer is hitched. I don't really care for the extra speed because this truck is TOO FAST without the trailer attached anyway. What would be a good motor to slow this beast down? Preferrably something I could get at www.towerhobbies.com if possible.

Anyway, check it out:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002931.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002928.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002929.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002932.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002942.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002933.jpg


Nice rig. Go to post 2745 on page 110 and see how I did it .Order parts Great Planes GD 600 #LXSL79 and 12t pinion 3.8:1 LXTG 41 from www.towerhobby.com . My truck runs great with it .On yours you may have to put spacers on your servos to drop them down

[Blaster]

Blaster, THANKS!

Slowpoke, That is a sweet looking rig!

Ok, I just took some pictures of the trailer. I've been practicing the backing up while hitched and I have a new respect for the real big rig drivers! It takes some getting used to.

The other thing I don't like is that when using the MFU, the speed of the truck seems to double when the trailer is hitched. I don't really care for the extra speed because this truck is TOO FAST without the trailer attached anyway. What would be a good motor to slow this beast down? Preferrably something I could get at www.towerhobbies.com if possible.

Anyway, check it out:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002931.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002928.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002929.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002932.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002942.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002933.jpg

Very nice looking rig! :D
What was the clearcoat you used to finish it?

[Blaster]

Another
Well done job! Now I have know how to make my MFU looks other than a spider web...

Please keep us posted about your project!

[rapko]

Blaster, I use tamiya spray laquer for paint and clear. My camera isn't the greatest for detail and doesn't show up the imperfections in the paint. To get the "actual" color of the truck, I had to play with the pictures a little bit, LOL. It worked though.

Boxerdog, thanks, I'll check that out in a bit.


I don't know if my pics in your quotes will use up my bandwidth that much quicker, lol. I use an online host. ;) ;) :D

[wedicotrucker]

after seeing every one els's rigs I thought I post a pic of my latest project.

[Blaster]

after seeing every one els's rigs I thought I post a pic of my latest project.

Looks very nice rig! Afre see some trucks on this thread I definitelly realize I have a lot to learn in this area. Pls keep us posted on your project!

Have you got some of your parts from gardentrucking? I was not lucky on get a reply from them yet... :(

[boxerdog]

Looks very nice rig! Afre see some trucks on this thread I definitelly realize I have a lot to learn in this area. Pls keep us posted on your project!

Have you got some of your parts from gardentrucking? I was not lucky on get a reply from them yet... :(


Hi Blaster
I know Ric at Precision Model has been real busy the past 2 weeks ,he is a vary helpfull guy ,keep trying

George

[markf8]

looking great here a look at my peterbilt

[wedicotrucker]

Blaster, sorry I for got to ask Ric abought your question. I will try to call him in the morning for you.

Markf8, the back round of that pic looks like Ric's work shop. :)
Nice looking truck.

Soon my pete will have a custom paint job.

[markf8]

yes he went over it for me to keep me from messing up again.

[rapko]

Those wedico trucks are great looking. I love the pipes and tanks on'em. They look more realistic than my chromed plastic tanks.

[Blaster]

Those wedico trucks are great looking. I love the pipes and tanks on'em. They look more realistic than my chromed plastic tanks.
Ditto!

[wedicotrucker]

You need to see them in person. The first time I saw wedico trucks was also the same day I saw tamiya's rigs. I saw tamiya first and thought I'd be buying one as soon as I got home, then saw wedico, the rest as they say is history. :)

[rapko]

You need to see them in person. The first time I saw wedico trucks was also the same day I saw tamiya's rigs. I saw tamiya first and thought I'd be buying one as soon as I got home, then saw wedico, the rest as they say is history. :)


I'd like to see one in person...want to send one up to me so I can check it out? :rolleyes: ;) I doubt I'd ever be able to afford one. They are so expensive that's why I settled for Tamiya. I'm very happy with my truck.



Does anyone know if the trailer light set has LED's or regular lights? I added some LED's to the air intake of my knight hauler with the help of a few people a while ago. My problem is that the flatbed has 3 lenses per side but Tamiya's light kit only has enough for two lights per side. I was wondering if it makes a difference if I used LED's or regular lights?? I was looking at these but wanted to get some opinions first whether it would work or not.

http://cgi.ebay.com/20x-5mm-LED-White-Ultra-Bright-Light-Car-Hobby-Game-RC_W0QQitemZ7618913736QQcategoryZ66954QQcmdZViewIt em

[ss13t]

I was driving my King hauler today and all of a sudden it wouldnt shift into third and makes a grinding noise. I would have never thought those gears would strip.. Are these transmissions prone to failure? Anywyas I tried to take it apart, I got it loose but can't slide it out from the frames and I'm too lazy to take the whole frame off right now. But these are definitely awesome trucks. I'm going to get a MFU, but i dont like the fact that it changes the speed of the truck depending on weather it has a trailer or not. Is there any way to disable that?
Adam

[ritchies rc10gt]

I'd like to see one in person...want to send one up to me so I can check it out? :rolleyes: ;) I doubt I'd ever be able to afford one. They are so expensive that's why I settled for Tamiya. I'm very happy with my truck.



Does anyone know if the trailer light set has LED's or regular lights? I added some LED's to the air intake of my knight hauler with the help of a few people a while ago. My problem is that the flatbed has 3 lenses per side but Tamiya's light kit only has enough for two lights per side. I was wondering if it makes a difference if I used LED's or regular lights?? I was looking at these but wanted to get some opinions first whether it would work or not.

http://cgi.ebay.com/20x-5mm-LED-White-Ultra-Bright-Light-Car-Hobby-Game-RC_W0QQitemZ7618913736QQcategoryZ66954QQcmdZViewIt em

yes the trailer lights are LEDs

[murt1050]

just two quick questions
how heavy load can a standard tamiay truck pull also is there anywhere i can buy miniature load ratchet/binding straps for a wedico low loader trailer
murt1050

[ritchies rc10gt]

ive had 4 or 5 gallons of nitro fuel on my trailer,hauled a small block chevy camshaft and lifter kit around on the trailer and my savage.they can carry a pretty good load.

[wedicotrucker]

just two quick questions
how heavy load can a standard tamiay truck pull also is there anywhere i can buy miniature load ratchet/binding straps for a wedico low loader trailer
murt1050


As of now, I don't think so. My dad and Ric from gardentrucking.com are working on making them. Not sure when they will be in production.

[rapko]

yes the trailer lights are LEDs



thanks! I'll pick up some of those led's off ebay. I believe they have the same specs as my other lights.

[fueler]

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement roof spoiler for my Knight Hauler Metallic Special. My grandson drove the truck under my daughters van and scratched it up pretty badly. :(


I haven't been able to find a replacement at any of the online shops and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Fueler

[rapko]

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement roof spoiler for my Knight Hauler Metallic Special. My grandson drove the truck under my daughters van and scratched it up pretty badly. :(


I haven't been able to find a replacement at any of the online shops and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Fueler


Tower hobbies sells regular roof spoilers but I don't think you can get a chrome one anywhere...

[bananarama]

I was driving my King hauler today and all of a sudden it wouldnt shift into third and makes a grinding noise. I would have never thought those gears would strip.. Are these transmissions prone to failure? Anywyas I tried to take it apart, I got it loose but can't slide it out from the frames and I'm too lazy to take the whole frame off right now. But these are definitely awesome trucks. I'm going to get a MFU, but i dont like the fact that it changes the speed of the truck depending on weather it has a trailer or not. Is there any way to disable that?
Adam
Are you sure that the gears is stripped? Maybe the servohorn has skipped a step or some other problem with it. Check that out first by dissconnecting the servo and shift by hand. As far as i know these gearboxes are almost bullitproof, I know guys who has used there trucks a lot the last 10+ years without hickups. No dissrespect but did you adjust the servo proper when building?

When you remove the gearbox you just lift it up a bit then tilt it some to get it all the way out. No need to slide it out backwards.

[wedicotrucker]

just two quick questions
is there anywhere i can buy miniature load ratchet/binding straps for a wedico low loader trailer
murt1050


\Heres a pic of a prototype ratchet.

[wedicotrucker]

Here's another shot.

[fueler]

Tower hobbies sells regular roof spoilers but I don't think you can get a chrome one anywhere...


Thanks for the response. I have seen the one on Tower, but I was hoping someone knew of a place to get the chrome spoiler.



Fueler

[Turbojoe]

Hey guys. I'm more into planes and helicopters right now so my Knight Hauler/Flat bed trailer is just sitting doing nothing. Aside from eBay where do you think is the best place to try and sell it? I've got a TON of money in it with the best of everything so I don't want to take too much of a bath on it. I want to sell it ready to rock and roll with batteries and everything. I'd prefer to sell it local in the Phoenix area to avoid all the shipping hassles but I guess I could crate it up if the buyer wants to share the cost. It hurts bad to see all that money just sitting there. It looks beautiful and all the fun for me was in building it. It's just got to go. I want more helicopters right now.


Joe

[Blaster]

Thanks for the response. I have seen the one on Tower, but I was hoping someone knew of a place to get the chrome spoiler.



Fueler
Hi Fueler,
My Metallic Special body (cabin & roof) is lying around here. Was used but it is on a good shape. I can send you pics if you want (PM me). Would trade off on a new in bag body/roof or a well painted one combo.
For a NIB Metallic Special I would try one of those asian e-bay sellers or asian hobby stores.

[Breaker 1-9]

Hi Fueler,
My Metallic Special body (cabin & roof) is lying around here. Was used but it is on a good shape. I can send you pics if you want (PM me). Would trade off on a new in bag body/roof or a well painted one combo.
For a NIB Metallic Special I would try one of those asian e-bay sellers or asian hobby stores.


OR! you can just goto tamiyausa.com and pick up the chrome replacement parts on the metalic special, here's the link to the roof spoiler as well as the part number or you can just find the truck on the site and get the data sheet for the part numbers. either way you can buy it directly from them.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=9005773

part number: 9005773

[fueler]

OR! you can just goto tamiyausa.com and pick up the chrome replacement parts on the metalic special, here's the link to the roof spoiler as well as the part number or you can just find the truck on the site and get the data sheet for the part numbers. either way you can buy it directly from them.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=9005773

part number: 9005773


Breaker 1-9, thank you very much for the link. I just ordered the spoiler :)

I am not sure how you found that on the TamiyaUSA site, because I can't find it without your link. :confused:

Thanks again!

Fueler

[ss13t]

bananarama, thanks for the advice. I took it all apart and everything was fine.. It was working great, then it wouldnt shift into third and kept slowing down and making grinding noises. I took it all apart and everything is perfect. The servo was adjusted perfectly. I put it all back together and now it works fine... weird...

[mcrooks]

Hi, can anyone with a good memory help me.
Seeing the modified cab on thread 2814 reminded me that I had seen pictures of a King Hauler cab that had the front lights modified to look like a Peterbilt but I cannot find the photos anywhere. Anybody remember where they were.

[Breaker 1-9]

Breaker 1-9, thank you very much for the link. I just ordered the spoiler :)

I am not sure how you found that on the TamiyaUSA site, because I can't find it without your link. :confused:

Thanks again!

Fueler


you're welcome. you just put the part number for it in that little search box on the left hand side of the site. if you goto the tab at the top of the site and click "radio control" then click "tractor trucks" then click on the either of the trucks or for the matter any R/C listed theres always the data sheet that has the part numbers, some also have the instruction manual that you can download.





Dustin

[Blaster]

mcrooks = wedicotrucker send us the link a while ago. Dunno if this is what you are looking for.http://gardentrucking.com/tamiya.tpl?cart=11477826744907904

Good luck.

[mcrooks]

Hey that is an interesting site but not what I was thinking about. I vaguely remember seeing a photo of a King Hauler cab that had the front light housings removed and the fenders smoothed off, this is what I want to do to my King Hauler to make it look more like a 359 Pete..
happy Tamiya trucking, Michael

[Clodz 72 2003]

Hey Guys, well I havent posted in awhile , But I have been Building my globeliner and came across a snag. I'm at the point where I am starting to install the lights and all in the cab from the MFU, But It looks like the bulbs are bigger than the holes in which they are smaller than the holes that they go into.. Am i doing something wrong? Can someone Help me out.. ALL these lights are confusing me and really starting to get on my nerves, but I refuse to give up on this thing

Anybody?

Alfy

[mavrick0]

Alfy, by looking at my MFU manual it states for the 5 roof lights and the left/right signals have to opened to 4mm holes.

[Clodz 72 2003]

Alfy, by looking at my MFU manual it states for the 5 roof lights and the left/right signals have to opened to 4mm holes.

Thanks MAv.......What do you suggest I use to keep the wires in place?

ALfy

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Alfy,

Some silicone sealant should do the trick...smells like crap but will do the job i'd think...BTW can you post some pics of the Globeliner that you were converting to an Aerodyne...it sure looked good last I saw...

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

[mavrick0]

One thing used a lot on the Tamiya Tanks for holding in lights and fiber optics is rubber cement. Atleast then you can pull the lights back out and it usually dries clear.

[Clodz 72 2003]

Alfy,

Some silicone sealant should do the trick...smells like crap but will do the job i'd think...BTW can you post some pics of the Globeliner that you were converting to an Aerodyne...it sure looked good last I saw...

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

Thanks For Your Help fellas :cool:


Heres a Quick Peek ... The paintjob came out ok :( it has some blemishes here and there and I still need to cut out some windows for the top of the cab... I hope You guys like it :rolleyes:


Alfy



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/604000-604999/604239_499_full.jpg

[Turbojoe]

Wow Alfy! That sure doesn't look anything like the GlobeLiner I sold you. Nice job!


Joe

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Lookin Sweet Alfy...cant wait to see the finished product...


Brad

[mcrooks]

Hi Guys, found the photos, they are on "garden trucking" message board second KH project

[Blaster]

Clodz 72 2003 = looks sweet. Pls keep us updated!

mcrooks = nice you fount the lights. Pls ket us have a pick of your truck when you have it!

[Clodz 72 2003]

Thanks Blaster


Would any of you Globeliner Owners that have the MFU installed, mind posting some pics of how where you went about mounting the speaker and the vibration unit? I'm kinda wondring how to do mine and was looking for ideas



Thanks

Alfy

[rapko]

Thanks Blaster


Would any of you Globeliner Owners that have the MFU installed, mind posting some pics of how where you went about mounting the speaker and the vibration unit? I'm kinda wondring how to do mine and was looking for ideas



Thanks

Alfy


Alfy, do you have the MFU yet? My MFU manual has vague instructions for each truck at the back. It shows the speaker mounted in the front of the truck using the small speaker encloser. it looks like you'd have to remove the dash, steering wheel, seats, etc...Its not great detail so the actual mounting locations will have to be figured out.

[Clodz 72 2003]

Alfy, do you have the MFU yet? My MFU manual has vague instructions for each truck at the back. It shows the speaker mounted in the front of the truck using the small speaker encloser. it looks like you'd have to remove the dash, steering wheel, seats, etc...Its not great detail so the actual mounting locations will have to be figured out.


Yeah I do have it, and your right about the instructions on mounting the MFU to the body, bnot too detailed, thats for sure :confused:

I'm thinking some mods maybe necessary, but I just want to be sure on how to do it


Alfy

[Clodz 72 2003]

C'mon Guys, nobody has a picture of a MFU unit setup on a globeliner???? :confused:


Alfy

[boxerdog]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck054.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck053.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck056.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck055.jpg




New pictures,just waiting for the body

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Looking great Boxerdog...cant wait to see with the body on..

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

[rapko]

Yup, that looks sweet! The tri-axle looks stock.

Where is your speaker?

[jrventurekid]

Wow, I haven't been on here in a while.....

rapko: Sweet looking Knight Hauler! Blue was the color second color I had though about for my kh.

boxerdog: Now that is some serious custom work! Looks fantastic!

[murt1050]

thanks for all your help guys just another quick question where can i buy 8 tyres for a trailer i am making for my king hauler i have turned the rims myself

[boxerdog]

Yup, that looks sweet! The tri-axle looks stock.
Where is your speaker?
Rapko
The tri-axel isn't stock I made the frame .I am going to mount the speaker in the sleeper to the roof with servo tape .

Thanks MonsterBeatleGuy and Jventurekid

[boxerdog]

thanks for all your help guys just another quick question where can i buy 8 tyres for a trailer i am making for my king hauler i have turned the rims myself

Keep an eye on ebay or you can order them on line from tamiya

[rapko]

Rapko
The tri-axel isn't stock I made the frame .I am going to mount the speaker in the sleeper to the roof with servo tape .

Thanks MonsterBeatleGuy and Jventurekid


:D Yeah boxer I know it isn't stock but you did such a nice job on it that it LOOKS STOCK! :)


jrventurekid, Thanks! I'm still not finished with my truck. I am finishing up a little bit on the trailer and then I'll have some more pics to show. Should only be a couple days now.

[pro-4x4]

Nice rig Boxerdog! Love the detail :eek:

Is your MFU control unit in the tool box on the back up on the chassis? and is that tool box from the Knight Hualer??

[boxerdog]

Nice rig Boxerdog! Love the detail :eek:

Is your MFU control unit in the tool box on the back up on the chassis? and is that tool box from the Knight Hualer??


Hi Pro
Thanks, Yes, the mfu controls are in the knight hauler toolbox,it fit nicely and the wires go right into the sleeper. Doing it that way I could use the aluminum steps from Precision Model.

[pro-4x4]

That's a very good idea, I am making up a twin drive Volvo and was thinking of putting a tool box on the back like you have done for the control unit. Still waiting for the MFU to arrive and some extras parts to make it a twin.
Do the King Haulers tool box's open up like the knights?

[boxerdog]

That's a very good idea, I am making up a twin drive Volvo and was thinking of putting a tool box on the back like you have done for the control unit. Still waiting for the MFU to arrive and some extras parts to make it a twin.
Do the King Haulers tool box's open up like the knights?


No,its just the driver side step that has the control in it with no cover.I just looked at the mfu instructions and the Volvo is on the right side in front of the rear wheel ,it looks to be a fuel tank.The mfu and vibration unit are on top of the motor and the speaker is mounted to the top of the cab.

[pro-4x4]

I was wondering where it went??? I have moved the first rear axle forward 30mm so I lose the tray on the end of the fuel tank where the esc would of gone. Hmmm OK so I could make just a lid to look like a tool box.... but a truck with out a fuel tank?? may look a bit odd. Because I have some extra length I can keep the tank and place the control unit in a tool box.
Have you got any close up pic's of the box open or how it went together? May have to make my own somehow!

[boxerdog]

I was wondering where it went??? I have moved the first rear axle forward 30mm so I lose the tray on the end of the fuel tank where the esc would of gone. Hmmm OK so I could make just a lid to look like a tool box.... but a truck with out a fuel tank?? may look a bit odd. Because I have some extra length I can keep the tank and place the control unit in a tool box.
Have you got any close up pic's of the box open or how it went together? May have to make my own somehow!
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck057.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck058.jpg
the stepbox is 2 pieces top & bottom and the door is 2 pieces with a hinge & a handle the wires come out the back.

[boxerdog]

I was wondering where it went??? I have moved the first rear axle forward 30mm so I lose the tray on the end of the fuel tank where the esc would of gone. Hmmm OK so I could make just a lid to look like a tool box.... but a truck with out a fuel tank?? may look a bit odd. Because I have some extra length I can keep the tank and place the control unit in a tool box.
Have you got any close up pic's of the box open or how it went together? May have to make my own somehow!
Check your private messages

[pro-4x4]

Wow super photo's Boxerdog!! Thank you very much for those. Wouldn't be to hard to make something up. I have some plastic chrome checker plate that I could use for the top and front. Make the side's and back/bottom from styrene.
When all my parts have arrived I will show some of the build up etc of it.
Your help much appreciated!

[boxerdog]

Wow super photo's Boxerdog!! Thank you very much for those. Wouldn't be to hard to make something up. I have some plastic chrome checker plate that I could use for the top and front. Make the side's and back/bottom from styrene.
When all my parts have arrived I will show some of the build up etc of it.
Your help much appreciated!

I had an idea to put a globeliner on a king hauler frame,I wonder if you could do that with the volvo it would give you plenty of room on the frame for the mfu box and a great stretched look. how many axels are you using?

[pro-4x4]

Just two rear axles, will be the same length as a GlobeLiner at 500mm long. Have trimed the side skirts to shorten it up so it doesn't look too long.

[pro-4x4]

Here's a shot of how long it will be. It's just a mock up, you can see next to the rear wheels the bit of side skirt I took out.

[boxerdog]

Here's a shot of how long it will be. It's just a mock up, you can see next to the rear wheels the bit of side skirt I took out.
your picture didn't come thru

[pro-4x4]

Got it now, Found the stuff you said!

[boxerdog]

Here's a shot of how long it will be. It's just a mock up, you can see next to the rear wheels the bit of side skirt I took out.


The truck looks GREAT you should have no problem making the box fit.

[pro-4x4]

Thanks Boxer! I primed the body parts this morning as not much else I can until the rear dual suspension parts arrive. Have two lots of single setups, but adds too much distance between the wheels. Once they are all here I can start putting it together once and for all. I think the tool box up behind the cab will hide some of the wires as there is a bit of a gap between the cab bottom and chassis.

[boxerdog]

I used shrink rap it hides the wire nicely and you don't even notice it on the black frame. Are you going to use gear reduction on the trans?

[pro-4x4]

Haven't thought about it yet, but have seen someone use a Great planes gearbox. (on here) seems like a good idea.

[boxerdog]

Haven't thought about it yet, but have seen someone use a Great planes gearbox. (on here) seems like a good idea.
Yes that was me I got from a guy on another site .You use a Great Planes GD600 gear drive and turn the output shaft dia. ( I hooked the motor to it and used a file)to fit the the trans drive gear ,you also have to trim the bearing housing a little to fit the trans .I used a 12t pinion and it gives me about 4:1 real nice in 1st.gear ,just libe the real thing

[pro-4x4]

Ahh was you, So many page here to look at! Seems like the go as the gearing is a little high with the stock gearbox. Very inexpensive way to go, very clever.
If your interested here's a site that I hang out a lot at http://s8.invisionfree.com/Scale_4x4_RC/index.php?act=idx just copy and paste. (in the quick reply)

[Clodz 72 2003]

Hey guys

Along with the fact i am having trouble fitting in the MFU in the Globeliner :mad: , I went to start her up and when I accelerate, I hear a grinding noise from the tranny. Anyone know whats the problem?


Alfy

[pro-4x4]

Check that the motor pinion is on far enough so the grub screw doesn't hit the main spur gear. Have a look at that.

Otherwise is it in all gears or just one gear?

[rapko]

Well I just finished my custom bed. Its aromatic cedar and I finished it with SEVERAL coats of polyurethane...maybe too many, lol.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002948.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002949.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/IM002958.jpg

[mcrooks]

Hi Rapko. Love the colour, bet it smells nice too!

Anyone know what weight the King Hauler will carry on the 5th wheel? I am making a tipping semi trailer and wonder what weight to safely put on the truck axles and 5th wheel, the truck is on bearings.

[Blaster]

Wow, few days whithout read this thread and lots of nice things happened here. Great! Some very nice rigs here.

Wedicotrucker = Ric from gardentrucking sent me and e-mail saying they are on the way to get CARSON stuff! Couldn't be better... http://www.carson-modelsport.de/de/modelle/truckmodelle.htm


rapko = very nice bed trailer! Hm... I like the color of your Knight Hauler :D

boxerdog & pro-4x4 = great looking projects! Please keep us posted!

See ya!

[Blaster]

Hi folks,

Sorry for this long post. However will need it to show why I need some help/ideas.

I have been working on a project to transform my Tamiya MB Tractor on an 8x6 Dump Truck. My goals are;

1) Make the 8x6 MB Dump Truck :rolleyes:
2) Modify as less as possible the MB original parts, to make it reversible if I want. ;)
3) Use as many Tamiya original parts as possible, focusing on item 2 above. :)

The original one is this:

http://www.boss-truck.com/images/Tipper/KPME1175a.jpg

http://www.boss-truck.com/images/Tipper/KPME1175b.jpg

http://www.boss-truck.com/images/Tipper/KPME1175c.jpg

Untill now I have made this:

http://www.rcsuper.com/fotos/Imagem 027a.jpg

http://www.rcsuper.com/fotos/Imagem 028a.jpg

http://www.rcsuper.com/fotos/Imagem 029a.jpg

http://www.rcsuper.com/fotos/Imagem 030a.jpg

http://www.rcsuper.com/fotos/Imagem 031a.jpg

I need your comments/suggestions/help on:

1) Transfer Case: as i could not buy one from Carson (Germany) yet I will need to build one. So far all I have to do that are Styrene sheets, Tamiya TLT (http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=47201) parts, GP Gear T400 (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=000321385&I=LXAGC8&P=K) and GD600 (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=000321385&I=LXSL79&P=K) along with other Tamiya Tractor Truck parts. Any ideas?

3) Steering: I heard from a friend that those trucks with 2 turning axles have the 2nd axle turning on a smaller angle than the 1st one. Actually my MB truck turns both axles at same angle. As it does not have a working transmission (missing item 1 above) I could not test it properly. Any clue on this?

Thanks guys!

[mcrooks]

Hi Blaster, yes it is true about the steering axles turning at different angles, its a bit complicated but its down to "ackerman angle"
real trucks have a relay link that reduces the turn angle on the second axle by about 33%
With regard to the gearing I am thinking of replacing the normal motor with one that I have that has a 6:1 gearbox built into it, Available in the UK under the MFA label. What does "lol" mean, not heard it this side of the ocean!!
Hope this helps, Michael

[Blaster]

Hi Michael. Thanks for your input. Now I have a big issue to deal with... :(

No ideas about how to delay the 2nd servo as both are on same channel. No ideas also about how to make it works anyway.

As for the LOL it means Lots of Laughs...

Cheers!

Henry

[pro-4x4]

Rapko, Nice rig alround mate!

Blaster I think if you change your servo horns you should be able to slow down the the rear turning axle, play around with some ratio's?

[Blaster]

Hi pro-4x4. Agree with your idea of play with servo horns. Tks for your tip!

But as far as I understood from Michael I will need to limit the 2nd servo travel to arround 66% of the angle that the 1st servo travels when turning. Therefore the problem wont be de delay but the angle the wheels of these 2 axles makes while turning...

I just spoke to a friend that flies helicopter. He suggested that I should mix 2 servos on my transmiter and adjust the travel of each of them. This way I can use 2 channels (therefore 2 separated servos) for steering. Any ideas?

[boxerdog]

Why could't you use 1 servo and run 1 axel off the other with a longer arm on one which would cause 1 to turn more than the other.I agree you would have to play with the lenghts

[slowpokejk]

Hey Blaster
Check this link
http://modelltruck.net/showthread.php?t=16689&page=1&pp=25
This guy built a 10x10 MB dump truck. It shows alot of the thing you were think about. Just thought it would help
Kyle

[mackmixer]

This is a picture of my customized Globe Liner with a Texas style front bumper and bigger exhaust

[rapko]

Thanks to all who complimented my rig! Glad I could share...mackmixer, nice globe! I've always liked them over the rest of tamiya's rigs.

[jrventurekid]

rapko: Whoa, now thats an awesome looking trailer! Hmm, and my flatbed is just sitting on the shelf... ;)

Blaster: That looks like a very cool project! Keep us posted!

Mackmixer: Nice Globe Liner!

[Blaster]

Why could't you use 1 servo and run 1 axel off the other with a longer arm on one which would cause 1 to turn more than the other.I agree you would have to play with the lenghts

Hi Boxerdog = only one servo demands a way to complicated link with too much sloop. I decided to use 2 servos because it has much lower sloop and gives me more torque than a single one. For now I am using futaba S3004 but the final truck will use 2 futaba S9405 or any other hight torque servo that I can mix through the transmiter.

Also, after that mcrooks said that a 2nd axle has about a 33% difference on turning angle compared to 1st axle I believe that use only one servo to do that would be mechanical nightmare.

[Blaster]

Hey Blaster
Check this link
http://modelltruck.net/showthread.php?t=16689&page=1&pp=25
This guy built a 10x10 MB dump truck. It shows alot of the thing you were think about. Just thought it would help
Kyle

Hi Kyle. Yeah you gave me this link before and this was the inpiration to my truck! Thanks for that.

I saw what this guy did and use it to make my own changes on stock truck. Most changes I have made are different than his as his project demands too many modifications on stock truck and my goal is keep it simple.

So far my changes are:
1) Stock MB chassi without rear axle
2) Engine/Tranny were rised using TLT spacers
3) 2nd turning axle came from a TLT also
4) Bought a Knight Hauler chassi with spacers. Cut ir right in front of rear double axle and:
a) The front part of Knight Hauler chassi that I cut has holes that matches perfectly with MB and the own Knight Hauler rear part with 2 axles. Just screwed them together. After that was easy to mark 2 holes on each side to fix a support (front shock tower) ahead of double rear axle.
b) Made 2 holes to fix the 2nd turning axle. The other holes are stock ones.
c) The 2nd servo uses a stock MB chassi hole and another one was made to fix it on inside chassi.

Thanks for your reply guys!

[mcrooks]

Hi Blaster, you are getting me tooo interested in your project!!!! Looking at your photos, I reckon if you use a shorter servo horn on the second axle it may save some complications with mixers. I have tried a mixer in the past when I was building boats, lets just say it did not work as I expected!
I have put some photos on Garden trucking gallery (12)of UK trucks, mines the blue one awaiting conversion to a Pete 359
Love the meaning of LOL, we could always do with some of that.
have fun, Michael

[rcpuller]

Tamiya Knight Hauler with custom built dropdeck trailer. Contains MFU and full bearings

[rcpuller]

second pic

[rcpuller]

puller

[rcpuller]

another

[pro-4x4]

Looks great RCpuller!... Did you start the trailer from a Bruder trailer??
The rig on the back shouldn't have any trouble pulling a load should it...lol!

[rcpuller]

hey pro--> the trailer did start as a bruder trailer that i found ofr 35 shipped to me. it was cut and strengthed with alum "L" channel, as well as lengthened to an overall of 34 inches I THINK. As for the puller it has no problems pulling 50 pounds on dirt. I will have a second one here in a few weeks. I love the Big Rig Class and will hopefully have a total of 3 when all is said and done BUT 2 will suffice for now..

[pro-4x4]

Huh I have just been over at scale4x4 and saw it their. Does look great and that's hell of a deal isn't it!!!

Front end loader or Bully on the back would just top it off!!

[rapko]

That truck looks awesome. I thought it ws mine until I saw the trailer, lol...nice job.

[slowpokejk]

Hey everyone
Today I recived my new fender for my Aeromax. They look really cool. Just got to get them mounted and paint in chrome. I also reciver my smaller tires for my custome dropdeck I am makeing. I had the make the inside diameter bigger so they could fit the stock tamiya rims. I will pots some more pictures as I get further on in the project. So about the pictures. I need a new camera
Kyle

[slowpokejk]

Another picture

[slowpokejk]

Smaller tires for dropdeck

[wedicotrucker]

Good looking rig. HWere did you get those fenders?

[slowpokejk]

Good looking rig. HWere did you get those fenders?
Hey I got them for EBH models out of german. Lorenzo on Gardentrucking helped me out with them. The picture of the smaller tires did not post so here they are. They are only a bit smaller then the stock one, but will work perfect for my custom dropdeck

[GRUNDIG415]

i just bought me a tamiya globe liner....what are some things i need to know about this truck?is it good?any tips?

[Blaster]

"...Today I recived my new fender for my Aeromax. They look really cool. Just got to get them mounted and paint in chrome. I also reciver my smaller tires for my custome dropdeck I am makeing..."
Kyle

Kyle = very nice truck. Pls keep us updated with pics. How long you had to await for your new tires to arrive from Germany? Do you have Lorenzo's e-mail?

[GRUNDIG415]

any thoughts on the globeliner?

[slowpokejk]

Kyle = very nice truck. Pls keep us updated with pics. How long you had to await for your new tires to arrive from Germany? Do you have Lorenzo's e-mail?

Hey blaster
The tires did not take long to get here form Germany. Only about a week. The tires are form robbe and have to turned down so that they fit the stock tamiya rims. I am sorry but I do not have lorenzo email. I contacted him through private message on a different form Gardentrucking.com
Kyle

[slowpokejk]

Hey everyone
Update on my dropdeck.
Got a great deal of the work done. Have the frame rails cut and just need to weld them together. Should have that done by tomorrow. I use a stock flatbed + tanker trailer frame rails + extra flatbed deck. I also shortened the distance from the kinpin to the landing gear. I did not want to have a big deck on the top and it will still be able to retract when attached. The rear of the trailer will be slope down and will not have ramps, but will have removeable ramps. I may have some pictures of it tomorrow all welded togther. I am also filling in some of holes on the frame. Any comment or suggest will be nice

[slowpokejk]

Have to cut some aluminum so I can weld the top and bottom half.

[slowpokejk]

Picture of the triaxle with smaller tires. Need to mount dampers still.

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

that's a tight looking trailer so far. Hope to see more pictures soon. A lot nicer than the Bruder trailer I converted for Rcpuller. Keep us posted

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

[Blaster]

Kyle = looks pretty nice to me. Pls keep us updated! :)

Are you planing to build anything similar to one of these?

http://www.randon.com.br/_files/409-fotog_carregatudo_plano3eix.jpg

http://www.randon.com.br/_files/414-fotog_carregatudo_planocolh.jpg

[Blaster]

I saw this interesting kind of trailer once. Just though this could be a good opportunity to show to those who never saw one...

Manufacturer says that the inclination angle to load a cargo through this method is only 3 degrees...

http://www.randon.com.br/_files/407-fotog_carregatudo_pdesmonta.jpg

http://www.randon.com.br/_files/448-fotom_carregat_pescdesmont3.jpg

http://www.randon.com.br/_files/447-fotom_carregat_pescdesmont2.jpg

http://www.randon.com.br/_files/446-fotom_carregat_pescdesmonta.jpg

http://www.randon.com.br/Randon_Implementos/Produtos/_image/dt_carrega-tudo_semi-reboque_pescoco_desmontavel.gif

[Blaster]

i just bought me a tamiya globe liner....what are some things i need to know about this truck?is it good?any tips?

Hi GRUNDIG415. I believe that Globeliner is one of best Tamiya trucks. On this other forum (HERE (http://s8.invisionfree.com/Scale_4x4_RC/index.php?showtopic=5525&st=0)) it was tied with King Hauler. When you have a chance consider a MFU for it. Other than that, have fun with your nice rig!

Please share pics of it with us, when you have them. :)

[Sassgrunt]

Hello all. (New member; first post I spent the past two days reading all the posts, and decided to contribute what I am able to a neat group of like-minded people).
I've been working on an 8x4 MB tractor for a couple of years now. I am getting close to the point of calling it finished. (No idea about a trailer for it yet).
I didn't have to deal with the transfer case issue that you mentioned, (well...not for this one. I'm also doing a pseudo-military King Hauler as a 6x6 tank transporter. For that one, I recessed the lower front bearing in the transmission, and filed a flat spot on the shaft for a Tamiya joint cup. It makes for a short front driveshaft at a pretty severe angle, so I'm not real happy about it; because it allows no front axle movement at all. I called Ric at Garden Trucking today, and asked him about getting a Carson 5:1 reduction gear that bolts to the back of the transmission, but it comes out to about $270, and I just can't pay out that kind of money for this...I will find another way, somehow). And, as has been slready stated, the rc4wd transfer case isn't available right now.
Anyway, the reason I'm posting in relation to your project is that I managed to get both sets of steering axles to turn at (what looks like) the right angles, and I did it by mounting the steering servo rod to different holes on each axle, so that the front one turns at a sharper angle than the 2nd axle. The hardest part was to find a way to hook everything up so that there wasn't "slop" in the linkages. Otherwise, the wheels would never come back to the same original point when turning back to straight, (each axle in comparison to the other, I mean). I kept trying different parts, and finally used a metal piece from pipe-holder pivot on the Pole Trailer to bolt the linkage pivots to.
I know this'll all be more clear when I can post a picture, but that will have to wait for (probably) another couple of weeks. I live in Hawaii, but have here in California for the past 9 weeks, taking care of my Dad, who is terminally ill. I'll have my (adult) kids help me try and figure out how to take and post pictures.

[GRUNDIG415]

Hello all. (New member; first post I spent the past two days reading all the posts, and decided to contribute what I am able to a neat group of like-minded people).
I've been working on an 8x4 MB tractor for a couple of years now. I am getting close to the point of calling it finished. (No idea about a trailer for it yet).
I didn't have to deal with the transfer case issue that you mentioned, (well...not for this one. I'm also doing a pseudo-military King Hauler as a 6x6 tank transporter. For that one, I recessed the lower front bearing in the transmission, and filed a flat spot on the shaft for a Tamiya joint cup. It makes for a short front driveshaft at a pretty severe angle, so I'm not real happy about it; because it allows no front axle movement at all. I called Ric at Garden Trucking today, and asked him about getting a Carson 5:1 reduction gear that bolts to the back of the transmission, but it comes out to about $270, and I just can't pay out that kind of money for this...I will find another way, somehow). And, as has been slready stated, the rc4wd transfer case isn't available right now.
Anyway, the reason I'm posting in relation to your project is that I managed to get both sets of steering axles to turn at (what looks like) the right angles, and I did it by mounting the steering servo rod to different holes on each axle, so that the front one turns at a sharper angle than the 2nd axle. The hardest part was to find a way to hook everything up so that there wasn't "slop" in the linkages. Otherwise, the wheels would never come back to the same original point when turning back to straight, (each axle in comparison to the other, I mean). I kept trying different parts, and finally used a metal piece from pipe-holder pivot on the Pole Trailer to bolt the linkage pivots to.
I know this'll all be more clear when I can post a picture, but that will have to wait for (probably) another couple of weeks. I live in Hawaii, but have here in California for the past 9 weeks, taking care of my Dad, who is terminally ill. I'll have my (adult) kids help me try and figure out how to take and post pictures.

does tamiya still make a sound unit for these trucks?

[Sassgrunt]

The sound unit I have either came with the truck, or else I bought a sound & effects kit as an add-on later, (I don't remember which; I bought the original kit about 6 years ago). It uses the same speaker as the Tamiya tanks, which is about 2" x 2". On the Mercedes tractor kit, you're supposed to install the speaker so it hangs from the roof of the cab, and everything else mounts either in the cab (not much room there), or under/next to the frame, (the battery hangs sideways under the frame as well).
But, the tractor I'm making has the two front axles separated from the two rear axles, and doesn't have the side cover-up fairings in between, (which hides the mechanical stuff & battery on the regular kit). If I remember right, I used the Aeromax frame rails because nothing else was long enough. I had to mount whatever I could inside the cab, and then cut up the battery tray to fit lengthways in between the frame rails, and then covered the battrey with a (hinged) diamond-plate metal piece. I'd like to have used the new MFU for this truck, but there was just no room to fit it up.

[cody05]

I saw this interesting kind of trailer once. Just though this could be a good opportunity to show to those who never saw one...

Manufacturer says that the inclination angle to load a cargo through this method is only 3 degrees...

http://www.randon.com.br/_files/407-fotog_carregatudo_pdesmonta.jpg

http://www.randon.com.br/_files/448-fotom_carregat_pescdesmont3.jpg

http://www.randon.com.br/_files/447-fotom_carregat_pescdesmont2.jpg

http://www.randon.com.br/_files/446-fotom_carregat_pescdesmonta.jpg

http://www.randon.com.br/Randon_Implementos/Produtos/_image/dt_carrega-tudo_semi-reboque_pescoco_desmontavel.gif

Blaster is this a real or scale trailer? were'd u find this at?

TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE:Also is a 53 inch trailer too big for a stock tamyia king hauler? would it look right?

thanks cody

[mavrick0]

Depends on the trailer... If you are sticking with a box trailer or something then a 53' in real life would only be 45" scale. If you are doing a low boy or gooseneck trailer designed to haul very long oversized loads then it wouldn't be too far fetched.

[cody05]

Depends on the trailer... If you are sticking with a box trailer or something then a 53' in real life would only be 45" scale. If you are doing a low boy or gooseneck trailer designed to haul very long oversized loads then it wouldn't be too far fetched.

Well i want to make a lowboy but i am not sure how to make a one or even what size and stuff i want. i have never made a trailer before.

[rapko]

TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE:Also is a 53 inch trailer too big for a stock tamyia king hauler? would it look right?


Considering that a knight with the box trailer is about 52" long when attached, a trailer that's 53" by itself may look a bit off. Just do a mock up. Cut out some cardboard or something just to get an idea of how a 53" trailer will look.

[mavrick0]

Cody do some research on the net and look up low boy trailers and what not to see just how long they are and what kind of jobs they do... If you do a trailer that is 53" then in real life that trailer would be about 61' long.

[cody05]

Cody do some research on the net and look up low boy trailers and what not to see just how long they are and what kind of jobs they do... If you do a trailer that is 53" then in real life that trailer would be about 61' long.
i spent about three hours on the net and i keep coming up with real low boys or ones at like shows nothing else.

[Breaker 1-9]

posted in Sale/Trade area as well and thought i post here just to get more views being this is where all the tractor truck guys hang out.



ok i got some all brand new tractor trucks and 1 trailer and some accessories. these were purchased almost 1 year ago all from Stellamodels on ebay and sat in my storage from the time i got em in. when i ordered these i ordered 3 of each and these i'm selling to fund another personal project im gonna be getting myself into. i would prefer PayPal only for payment method and im not looking for any trades, cash only. heres what i got and price, and price for shipping.







Tamiya Knight Hauler. New - $220 - Shipping - $16.00


Tamiya Ford Aeromax. New - 210 - Shipping - 16.00 - SOLD!!!


Tamiya Tank Trailer. New - $200.00 - Shipping 18.00


Tamiya Motorized Support Legs. New - 20.00 - Shipping - $3.50


Tamiya Multi Function Unit. New - 190.00 - Shipping - $5.75


Wedico US Style rear end Lights. New - 17.00 - Shipping - $3.50








i also have some Duratrax Bearings for one of the rigs and also for the trailer. first rig that goes will be going with the new set of Duratrax Bearings and that also goes for the trailer. also first that goes will be going with a new Tamiya Telescopic Antenna, also when the trailer goes it will also go with Tamiya Trailer Light Kit. All will be shipped USPS with confirmation number as this is cheapest for me being in Hawaii. i will get pics on Monday as i take em out of my storage or if anyone buys before then i will take pics before i ship it out. If any questions or interested send me a PM.




Much Thanks for peep'N,


Dustin

[mavrick0]

i spent about three hours on the net and i keep coming up with real low boys or ones at like shows nothing else.

Cody I meant the real one's. Then you get an idea of length compared to the tractor so you'll know how it will look if you model it to 1/14 scale.

[cody05]

Cody I meant the real one's. Then you get an idea of length compared to the tractor so you'll know how it will look if you model it to 1/14 scale.


Yea but even if i know what measurements to build i have no idea how to build the trailer. Were do i get the pieces or what pieces do i use to build one?

[boxerdog]

posted in Sale/Trade area as well and thought i post here just to get more views being this is where all the tractor truck guys hang out.



ok i got some all brand new tractor trucks and 1 trailer and some accessories. these were purchased almost 1 year ago all from Stellamodels on ebay and sat in my storage from the time i got em in. when i ordered these i ordered 3 of each and these i'm selling to fund another personal project im gonna be getting myself into. i would prefer PayPal only for payment method and im not looking for any trades, cash only. heres what i got and price, and price for shipping.







Tamiya Knight Hauler. New - $220 - Shipping - $16.00


Tamiya Ford Aeromax. New - 210 - Shipping - 16.00


Tamiya Tank Trailer. New - $200.00 - Shipping 18.00


Tamiya Motorized Support Legs. New - 20.00 - Shipping - $3.50


Tamiya Multi Function Unit. New - 190.00 - Shipping - $5.75


Wedico US Style rear end Lights. New - 17.00 - Shipping - $3.50








i also have some Duratrax Bearings for one of the rigs and also for the trailer. first rig that goes will be going with the new set of Duratrax Bearings and that also goes for the trailer. also first that goes will be going with a new Tamiya Telescopic Antenna, also when the trailer goes it will also go with Tamiya Trailer Light Kit. All will be shipped USPS with confirmation number as this is cheapest for me being in Hawaii. i will get pics on Monday as i take em out of my storage or if anyone buys before then i will take pics before i ship it out. If any questions or interested send me a PM.




Much Thanks for peep'N,


Dustin
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Thanks George

[Blaster]

cody05 = I found those trailers HERE (http://www.randon.com.br/Randon%5FImplementos/ing/Produtos/Estrutura.asp?Catalogo=S&NumFuncionalidade=42&NumCategoria=27&MenuLateral=s&TituloArea=Low Bed Semi-Trailers).

Good luck on your project and keep us posted!

[Blaster]

I posted here few days ago some pictures of a project that I was working on: a Tamiya Mercedes-Benz 6x8 dump truck. However due to some difficulties on get needed parts to finish it (mainly some transmission parts out of Germany) I decided to put it aside and develop a new project.

These are pictures of my custom 3 axle Mercedes tractor. Still have to work on decals, glue the wipers, customize the "Euro Box" behind the cabin, remove rust and paint rear leaf springs, rebuilt fuel tank and find a new place to the ESC, rebuilt the air tanks and the side skirts.

Basically it is a stock MB1838LS chassis with rear part (from double axle mounting holes to the end) of a Knight Hauler chassis. Also from KH are the complete double rear axles, chassis brace to fix it and dogbone shortened accordingly.

Some might saw this on another forum but here are the pics:

http://www.latinhobby.com/vendas/fotos/Imagem 036a.jpg

http://www.latinhobby.com/vendas/fotos/Imagem 034a.jpg

http://www.latinhobby.com/vendas/fotos/Imagem 037a.jpg

http://www.latinhobby.com/vendas/fotos/Imagem 041a.jpg

[boxerdog]

I posted here few days ago some pictures of a project that I was working on: a Tamiya Mercedes-Benz 6x8 dump truck. However due to some difficulties on get needed parts to finish it (mainly some transmission parts out of Germany) I decided to put it aside and develop a new project.

These are pictures of my custom 3 axle Mercedes tractor. Still have to work on decals, glue the wipers, customize the "Euro Box" behind the cabin, remove rust and paint rear leaf springs, rebuilt fuel tank and find a new place to the ESC, rebuilt the air tanks and the side skirts.

Basically it is a stock MB1838LS chassis with rear part (from double axle mounting holes to the end) of a Knight Hauler chassis. A