tamiya tractor trailer kits

[wedicotrucker]

one day, wedico is going to make me buy a wedico.. if he keeps up posting this great stuff. great work dude :)


I could'nt wait to see what this truck will look like when I'm done so I just did a quick moch up.
What do you guys think so far?

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/IMG_0577.jpg

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Looking great!!! Keep up the good work and keep posting the pics...

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

[vtl1180ny]

Hey all, I used to drive a Tractor Trailer years ago, I've been looking to get the Tamiya TT since it came out and I think I'm going to finally make the plunge.

I think it's going to be the Knight Hauler with a Box trailer. Any tips prior to purchasing? What else should I order to go along with it?

I'm also curious on the sound quality and functionality of the Multi Function control? Is it worth it? I'd definitely like sound and lighting.

Has anyone tried using a high turn Comm Lathe motor (Integy) Search Lathe Motor on Tower. They are all low speed high torque motors.

Finally, I am going to try and control it with my Nomadio so I'll be the Nomadio test subject here....

[vtl1180ny]

Oh yea one more thing... Anyone try using a Gyro in the trailer to help with backing up?

[Peterl]

Hey Truckers,

My Knight Hauler just came in. Off course I started immediatly with the assembling. I'm now half way done and ran into a little problem. My truck is faster in reverse than it goes forward. Does someone know what I've done wrong? Can I switch the polarity (+ and -) or does this damage my engine?

Gr. Peter

PS forgive my poor english, it has been a while since the last time I posted something in english on the internet

[Blaster]

vtl1180ny = MFU definitely worth it. Sound quality is very good and seems like the sounds comes straight out of your diesel engine under the hood. Not to mention the "shake" of the body synchronized with engine sound. Lights are definitely a plus.

As for the Gyro I never though on that to tractor trucks. As these are not for racetrack the stability is not the best around, but it is scale. Maybe that's because nobody have tried it yet. Might worth a try, although gyros are $$$.

To your truck 2 standard servos a good 4 channel radio and a 3000mAh battery (and respective charges) are all you need. If no MFU is used an ESC is a must.

Be sure to buy a light kit to your trailer. Motorized legs are a plus.

Peterl = my trucks have 3 speed tranny but I never noticed that they run faster on reverse than forward. Are you using ESC or MFU? Have you checked the wiring connection of your truck and your ESC (if that's the case)?

wedicotrucker = looks very nice! Seems your front grile is painted black or is it just light effect?

[wedicotrucker]

Nope, its just the lighting. The grill housing is also a little dirty from finger prints and such.
I'll post a few better pic of it later on as I go. But for now I ran into a majore problem.......
seems I forgot how every thing goes back together. I also need to get new fabric for the interior of the cab. I'm also thinking abought replacing the currant electrical system with wedico's infrared electrical system.

[Peterl]

Hello Blaster,

thanx for your reply. I'm using ESC (came standard) I wired everything lust like in the manual. I have made a picture from my truck.

[Clodz 72 2003]

Clodz 72 2003 = have you instaled the MFU according to MFU manual or did you use your own setup? If you use your own setup what was that?

I tried installing it according to the manual but it just didnt work for me...The Cab is not big enough for the MFU to mount properly.... I mounted the MFU right above the motor. I fabbed up a mounting plate and used double sided sticky tape.. I then went ahead and bolted the speaker to the top of the cab :rolleyes:


Alfy

[Willy]

I found this forum over my friend... TF63.

I build models in the Wedico scale... however look:


http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_6664306166303831.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3266356665613939.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3564386233373833.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/1280_3338626333653138.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/1280_3439663936336461.jpg

[Blaster]

Willy = great looking truck. The land machines are a very impressive job! Are they hydraulic?

Welcome aboard!

[Willy]

Willy = great looking truck. The land machines are a very impressive job! Are they hydraulic?

Welcome aboard!

thx , yes hydraulic

[Willy]

Detail:

Hydrailik pump
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_6631346465353363.jpg

voltage supply (12 V of 9Ah)
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3531666665646539.jpg

Detail hydraulic tank excavator (built of a nice model construction colleague):
http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_6464306664343239.jpg
(to picture largely click) (http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/1280_6464306664343239.jpg)


Wheeled loader Hanomag 66C and excavator Liebherr 934 Litronic with the work:

http://www.tw-modellbau.de/assets/images/db_images/db_Bild_0442.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3962663262306234.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3134613465363836.jpg

[medavis2]

Willy, Where did you get the excavator from? It looks great.

[Willy]

Hello,
the basic model of the wheeled loader and Liebherr (kit) Stahl (http://www.stahl-modellbau.com/) / Leimbach (http://www.leimbach-modellbau.de/start.html) also originates from german companys.

Since then I this model have, try I by additional details these that 1:1 look ever original-more faithful to let.

Example

before / afterwards

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3163613338613332.jpg
Removal of all (cross-notched???) screws

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/1280_6661396634626231.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/1280_3362383664643733.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/1280_3836366131653865.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/1280_3134393733363961.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/1280_3635666262633133.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/1280_6539353534643637.jpg

[awnelson]

Try switching the two wires that go to the motor and then on your radio switch the throttle to reverse (or opposite what it currently is) and reprogram the esc. It is possible that there is timing in the can on that motor you have installed. Forward will have more power and torque and you possibly just have everything backwards.

Hello Blaster,

thanx for your reply. I'm using ESC (came standard) I wired everything lust like in the manual. I have made a picture from my truck.

[boxerdog]

Whats going on nobody around for a week! Finally got some sunshine and time in the same day.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck076.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c313/gpbush00/truck079.jpg

[GRUNDIG415]

very nice!

[davidfromsa]

Does anybody know if the tamiya lightbulbs(from the mfcu) fit inside the work lights from gardentrucking?

[Blaster]

boxerdog

That truck is really great looking! But do I see 2 flatbeds behind it? :eek:
Pics! :D

[boxerdog]

Does anybody know if the tamiya lightbulbs(from the mfcu) fit inside the work lights from gardentrucking?

The Tamiya lights will fit the Gardentrucking square headlights but you have to use a dremel tool to grind out the insides .
George

[boxerdog]

boxerdog

That truck is really great looking! But do I see 2 flatbeds behind it? :eek:
Pics! :D

Yes,thats my 2 flatbeds . I have a servo in the dolly for the 5th wheel that plugs into the 1st trailer then a channel on the radio.also both have lights.

[Breaker 1-9]

Been viewing your truck over on the Gardentrucking board Boxerdog and it's a real awesome truck. the detail is amazing and also i didn't know that i would have to grind the inside of the light housing on the square headlights in order to fit the Tamiya MFU bulbs so thanks for mentioning that one to the previous post made about it.









Dustin

[wedicotrucker]

I fianly got her abought 99.5% done. All I have left is the interior.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/bb4013cd.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/47068b58.jpg


I don't like the inside of the rig, so I wil change it out as noon as I can come up with a concept.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/2d9232e6.jpg

[rcguy_18]

My newwedico is a 6wd Daycab 379 pete.

I decided that should use my extra parts to make another r/c semi. My idea was to make a 6wd day cab with interior semi.

Mini movie that shows the 6wd pete capabilty

http://i2.zvhost.com/2/b/b557z07u.jpg (http://www.zippyvideos.com/2129801315534826/6wd_pete/*rcguy18)

6wd pete running trail truck course mini movie

http://i2.zvhost.com/2/r/r854bs35.jpg (http://www.zippyvideos.com/8863462925541646/6wd_obstalces/*rcguy18)

Various pics of the rig
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2756.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2759.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2763.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2766.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2755.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2769.jpg

[boxerdog]

AS always vary nice.

[mrcarter]

Fellas,
Here's the new addition to my fleet. Equipped with MFU http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/mrcarter2u/DVC00053.jpg

[cody05]

whats bill musgraves email ? do u think he will make me a custom lowboy ? thanks cody

[medavis2]

Cody5

Bills email is billybmusgrave@yahoo.com

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Got some better outdoor pics...still not happy with them...will keep trying...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture002.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture003-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture004-1.jpg

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

[medavis2]

Boxerdog,

Do you have any better pics of the flatbed trailers?

[wedicotrucker]

I thought I'd post a pic of my fleet.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/856bf629.jpg

[Blaster]

George = your Knight Hauler looks even better on outside. The color is great. :)

wedicotrucker = beautifull fleet. Either the color and the trucks!

[Clodz 72 2003]

Sweet rides fellas :eek:


This is kinda off topic but, does anyone know where I can get a globeliner floor panel?


Thanks in advance

Alfy

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Alfy,

Have you tried tamiyausa directly? Here is the link. I dont have a manual so you'd have to find what tree it's on

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/rcpss.php?command=parts&kit_id=56304

Hope this helps...

Brad
bswish93@yahoo.com

[Clodz 72 2003]

Thats Perfect.. Thanks


Well i couldnt wait any longer and it took me a good amount of time to get the pic, And I am still not too thrilled with it.. But here it is anyways

My rig.. I hope you guys like it :D :cool:


http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/562000-562999/562732_52_full.jpg



Heres another a lil earlier in the morning.. I guess working the graveyard shift has SOME advantages :p



http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/562000-562999/562732_51_full.jpg

[rapko]

That is an excellent shot. It looks like the real thing the way you set it up. I wish I thought of something like that, lol...

[rapko]

I'm thinking more and more about my big rig purchase. Its been about 8 months since I got into the big rig scene. The truck is absolutely loaded with everything plus some other unique features. The problem I'm having is it just sits on the shelf. I haven't used it in a long time and I'm starting to regret buying it. I have so much cash into it but if I sell it, I'll take a beating on it. No one is ready to fork out near what I paid. Anyone else have regrets after forking out more than $1000 scoots for a tamiya rig only to have it act as a paper weight? :)

BTW, if ya wanna check it out, its on page 116. Since those pics I added a swan hood ornament and the Freightliner emblem.

[mcrooks]

Hi Alfy

You could also try
gareth@price2627.fsnet.co.uk

michael

Sweet rides fellas :eek:


This is kinda off topic but, does anyone know where I can get a globeliner floor panel?


Thanks in advance

Alfy

[Peterl]

Here is a pic of my "finished" knight hauler.

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Alfy,

That turned out awesome! Great Job! The picture angle is perfect. It looks like its ready to hook onto one of those trailers! Glad I could help on finding the floor pan.

Tim,

I feel your pain about the money that I've dropped into mine so far. This is by far the most cash I've ever tied up into one single RC. I sold off dang near every other RC I had to fund this project, but dont think I regret it any. I just go power on that MFU and see here vibrate and all the wonderful things it does and the $$$ seems to be well spent. I've done a few custom touches as well and have a few more in the works, like adding the Freightliner emblem, Wedico's US tail conversion, CAT decals for my flaps, polished rear cab panel. Then hopefully some aluminum wheels...

This is by far the coolest RC I've owned, but was a long time coming. But I've recently started buying other RC's again thanks to a few smoking deals on Ebay and such.

I dont think I'd ever wanna sell my Knight Hauler cuz like you said I'd never get my $$$ back out of it. She's here to stay I think!

Brad
bswish93@yahoo.com

[GRUNDIG415]

damn...i love the rigs,i am still working on my globeliner,i still need to purchase the MFU.....ken

[GRUNDIG415]

I'm thinking more and more about my big rig purchase. Its been about 8 months since I got into the big rig scene. The truck is absolutely loaded with everything plus some other unique features. The problem I'm having is it just sits on the shelf. I haven't used it in a long time and I'm starting to regret buying it. I have so much cash into it but if I sell it, I'll take a beating on it. No one is ready to fork out near what I paid. Anyone else have regrets after forking out more than $1000 scoots for a tamiya rig only to have it act as a paper weight? :)

BTW, if ya wanna check it out, its on page 116. Since those pics I added a swan hood ornament and the Freightliner emblem.
thats a awsome rig!if i had the money i would buy it from you!...ken

[cody05]

does anyone on this form have a tri-axle wrecker?

if i had the money i would buy ur truck that trailer looks awesome with the floor board...were'd u get it at ? (the floor board)

cody

[Breaker 1-9]

does anyone on this form have a tri-axle wrecker?

if i had the money i would buy ur truck that trailer looks awesome with the floor board...were'd u get it at ? (the floor board)

cody


yeah if you got the money to dish out, wedico has a tri-axel wrecker. fully metal and when made from a static diecast model into a fully functional R/C model could set you back maybe 4000.00 or more depending on the type of driveline you plan to run, etc etc.

[Breaker 1-9]

I'm thinking more and more about my big rig purchase. Its been about 8 months since I got into the big rig scene. The truck is absolutely loaded with everything plus some other unique features. The problem I'm having is it just sits on the shelf. I haven't used it in a long time and I'm starting to regret buying it. I have so much cash into it but if I sell it, I'll take a beating on it. No one is ready to fork out near what I paid. Anyone else have regrets after forking out more than $1000 scoots for a tamiya rig only to have it act as a paper weight? :)

BTW, if ya wanna check it out, its on page 116. Since those pics I added a swan hood ornament and the Freightliner emblem.



yeah i saw you're also a member over at RCMT and saw your rig here and there a few times. like any R/C's including your semi purchase with everything you bougth for it, one will always take a beating on never getting exactly or equal the amount of money they put in it. to me the semi thing is not just something to go right into unless you've really given it a whole lot of thought rather then just thinking for a little bit about it then hopping right into it and going all out on what you can throw on it. i've been into the whole semi and construction thing since growing up and have been around the family who's done it for a living, sometimes even riding along with them in their trucks during jobs here and there, even running a few construction equipmeant, so for me my purchase and going all out into the semi gig in the R/C world was no regret for me all though my very first R/C i started out with was your normal regular common R/C so when i got into the rig scene and it being R/C i was not only blown away but was in my right place. sorry to hear you're not too fond of your rig anymore, it is a really nice truck. i say maybe hold onto it if you can and never know, one day you might hop right back into it.














Dustin

[wedicotrucker]

I've also been into the hole big rig scene most of my life. When I was little my best friends dad owned a 81 pete.

I've alway wanted a nice scale model of one but I wanted it to be r/c so When I saw wedico's rigs I knew at that instant I would be buying one. Just never thought I'd own 3.

[wedicotrucker]

yeah if you got the money to dish out, wedico has a tri-axel wrecker. fully metal and when made from a static diecast model into a fully functional R/C model could set you back maybe 4000.00 or more depending on the type of driveline you plan to run, etc etc.


The most I've seen a tri axal wrecker cost was 8 grand. But that had every thing done to it that could be done. Even had an infrared electrical system, with a tri axel trailer with a working winch on the trailer.

[boxerdog]

I build them to keep my head screwed on straight,so I guess the money isn't it.Most of mine wind up on the shelf anyway.

[Breaker 1-9]

Dang 8 grand!!! LOL well i'll just say maybe add another grand or 2 to the 4 grand i said above. i know in a while back Kevin Hetmanski did a article in the 4x4 section of a full all wheel drive Wedico Tri axel Peterbilt that had pretty much everything that i know of that could be bolted onto that thing minus the aluminum wheels. OH! and it was all rear wheel drive so minus the front drive axel but had all 3 drive axels at the rear. it was a great build up. i only wish that one day he would do a maybe a shoot out or some sort of thing where he reviews and compares Wedico's truck against Tamiya's. that to me would make one AWESOME article.












Dustin

[cody05]

yeah if you got the money to dish out, wedico has a tri-axel wrecker. fully metal and when made from a static diecast model into a fully functional R/C model could set you back maybe 4000.00 or more depending on the type of driveline you plan to run, etc etc.

i know the prices and stuff mine would be more then 8 grand tho because i want hydralic wheel lift, a rotator boom instead of stationary, outriggers right behind the cab that come out and outriggers and spades at the end on the truck, and some other stuff . I work for a towing company so i drive these trucks almost all the time lol.

[Breaker 1-9]

Dang with what you wanna do sounds like you're gonna have to do some fabricating when getting to adding retracting outriggers behind the cab area. i honestly have never seen retracting support units on the market so probably would have to grab you the hydraulic rams and then make the outriggers.










Dustin

[Clodz 72 2003]

Well I got my animal guard in yesturday and just had to snap a final shot at the yard :o :o :o

I LOVE THIS RIG !!! :cool:


http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/562000-562999/562732_56_full.jpg


http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/562000-562999/562732_55_full.jpg


Alfy

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

The guard looks nice Alfy! I have one too but dont think it looks right on my Knight Hauler. So just have to save it for the next rig...Maybe a King Hauler or a Globleliner...HMMMMM another money pit....

Brad
bswish93@yahoo.com

[rcpuller]

nice looking rig alfy
im not digging the kit decals though for some reason....

Jeff

[rapko]

Thanks to everyone who posted on my current situation. As of right now I'm not going to sell it. I just wanted to get some feedback about everyone else and how they deal with it!:) I put plenty of thought into the tamiya rig before I bought it and knew that it would cost me a small fortune.

Before this rig I had a globetrotter NIB. I got the globe trotter in a trade but sold it due to the style. When the knight hauler first came out a few years ago I bought one with the radio and bearings...ended up selling that because of cash flow issues. When I finally got my current rig it was last December. Some of you may remember it was the chrome version. As time went on, I decided to convert it to the regular body which wasn't cheap either! LOL!

More recently I got the trailer with everything you can get. It's a blast to drive especially with a trailer that can be attached and detached by the radio. It was the most complex and time consuming rc kit I've tackled to date. That's half the reason I bought it, for the challenge and fun factor of building such a detailed kit.

[Clodz 72 2003]

Thanks for the comments guys :)

RCPuller, I thought the colors of the decals would go good with the colors of the body :confused:


Rapko, I am thinking my next rig will be a globetrotter.. Did you ever get to build one?


Alfy

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture005-2.jpg
or this...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture010.jpg

Brad
bswish93@yahoo.com

[rcpuller]

cant go wrong with the deere stuff LOL

[cody05]

How much are wedico semis?

[callman]

How much are wedico semis?

Two arms, two legs and your first born!! :D

[cody05]

lol really though how much are they? wedicos u scatach build don't u ?

[Breaker 1-9]

Wedico rigs are around just say 1 grand for a static model. if you're looking into a wrecker then alot more again this is at a static model stage. then the driveline depending on the one you go with could go all the way up to just about 800. electric parts such as ESC and sound unit, etc etc around 600 something, just below 700. but aside of its huge price difference between the tamiya and wedico and the common things you may find around is that a Wedico will most likely last you a life time and it's also fully diecast aluminum with few chrome plated brass parts. if you come think about it real hard, when was the last time you saw such a large scale radio control powered vehical that's fully metal? OH and Wedico trucks are made up of system kits. you buy the chassis you need, state how many axles you want it to be, pick the type of driveline you want and a whole lot more. when you get into Wedico you will see that it is very much like buying a real rig, you can also get a price qoute for everything you're looking into doing. also Wedico's are like tamiya's in the sence that you need to build them. the cabs for Wedico's are also in pieces as that must be built too.









Dustin

[wedicotrucker]

Dusten left out one other thing........you don't need to drop in all the money at once. You can buy a chasis, build that, then buy the drive line, then the electronics, then the cab sleeper, and tow body, allthough If your going to do it this way it would be best to buy the truck backwards. Sleeper, then the tow body, then the cab.

But you can also go the next step down and buy a coventional cab, "standered" chasis (I think you can get one for free) and the "small" 2 axal tow body. Like this one that I sold for $1,500.00 dollers

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/opening/92d68a5e.jpg

This hole truck was under 2 grand. But I opted not to install a sound unite, or aluminum wheels, and I left the standerd plasic diffs on it.

[Breaker 1-9]

this truck here probably has maybe just about 8 grand in it or maybe more.

http://www.uploadfile.info/uploads/ac9d9c63c4.jpg (http://www.uploadfile.info)

oh and yeah also on Wedico's all doors and hoods can be opened as well as the sleepr doors. lets just say it's a pretty big size scale diecast model that you can either leave static or go all out and make into R/C.







Dustin

[Willy]

Hello,

here some pictures of the building of my Wedico Conventional 4 axle tractor.

My inspiration collecting main:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/1280_6439623663613962.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3861656634616466.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3364326636633631.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3966303461643266.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_6435633563643331.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3139626239336230.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3730336537336633.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_6235363066346337.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3661653732626433.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3666626236616263.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3339636331303130.jpg

[cody05]

this truck here probably has maybe just about 8 grand in it or maybe more.

http://www.uploadfile.info/uploads/ac9d9c63c4.jpg (http://www.uploadfile.info)

oh and yeah also on Wedico's all doors and hoods can be opened as well as the sleepr doors. lets just say it's a pretty big size scale diecast model that you can either leave static or go all out and make into R/C.


Dustin


Hey can i see more pictures of that wrecker? were did u find it

also thanks to everyone for helping about the wedico trucks it might be a while till i get one i am not sure what i am going to do becuase my tamiya truck doesn't have a trailer yet so i dunno.

thanks cody

[Breaker 1-9]

Sorry it's the only pic i got of it and if you go over to gardentrucking.com and visit the gallery there you're sure to find more pics of wreckers there too.








Dustin

[Breaker 1-9]

Hello,

here some pictures of the building of my Wedico Conventional 4 axle tractor.

My inspiration collecting main:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/1280_6439623663613962.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3861656634616466.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3364326636633631.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3966303461643266.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_6435633563643331.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3139626239336230.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3730336537336633.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_6235363066346337.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3661653732626433.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3666626236616263.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/400_3339636331303130.jpg




Willy i sent you a private message, could you please reply to it when you get the time. Much Thanks

[cody05]

Sorry it's the only pic i got of it and if you go over to gardentrucking.com and visit the gallery there you're sure to find more pics of wreckers there too.








Dustin
were did u find that pic then? yea i no bout the others i was on there that wrecker looks more realistic then the ones ric has i think

[Breaker 1-9]

were did u find that pic then? yea i no bout the others i was on there that wrecker looks more realistic then the ones ric has i think


that pic was just 1 pic from a bunch of pics posted by a tamiyaclub member that was at a show either in the UK or Germany. that wrecker is using a Wedico Conventional Cab Freigthliner with a Heavy Haul "standard" chassis and a tri axle Tow body from Wedico as well as all aluminum wheels and super single tires at the front. the tow body is a little custom made as he took a regular tri axle tow body from Wedico and add on a little bit to it in some areas. that truck is fully functional radio control. the ones on the PMD gallery that you've seen is just some short of many examples that you can do with a Wedico. the one in the pic i've posted is pretty much a fully loaded decked out Wedico with just about every optional part avaliable out on the market for it.










Dustin

[wedicotrucker]

All these cool wedico rigs poping up in the last few post has made me really want to go to a show over in Europe.

Here is a updated shot of my pete.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/99513dbe.jpg

[eskiserkan]

This is my Tamiya Mercedes-Benz 1838LS tractor truck . I have just painted it to red colour .

Here are the photos ;

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Mercedes%201838ls/photos/DSC01933.jpg

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Mercedes%201838ls/photos/DSC02043.jpg

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Mercedes%201838ls/photos/DSC02036.jpg

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Mercedes%201838ls/photos/kamyn2/DSC02110.jpg

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Mercedes%201838ls/photos/virrr/DSC02484.jpg

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Mercedes%201838ls/photos/trrraal/DSC02426.jpg

Click the link below to see more photos

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Mercedes%201838ls/tamiya_mercedes_benz_1838_ls.htm

[Breaker 1-9]

VERY nicely done on the paint and color sceme. trailer also looks really good too. like your Knight Hauler, this too is another nice piece in your collection.











Dustin

[Willy]

Willy i sent you a private message, could you please reply to it when you get the time. Much Thanks

:) Question answers

[cody05]

sweet trucks!!

[cody05]

All these cool wedico rigs poping up in the last few post has made me really want to go to a show over in Europe.

Here is a updated shot of my pete.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/99513dbe.jpg
don't u have a heavy hauler? tri axle

[wedicotrucker]

the above pic. That's my tri axal heavy hauler. Just had her re-powder coated, and took off the third axal. I think it looks much better now than it did with the third axal.

If you look at the frame rail you can see 2 drilled out holes....thats where the 3rd axal was bolted on.

[wedicotrucker]

Don't know if I've posted this shot or not. But here's a shot of my fleet.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/856bf629.jpg

[cody05]

the above pic. That's my tri axal heavy hauler. Just had her re-powder coated, and took off the third axal. I think it looks much better now than it did with the third axal.

If you look at the frame rail you can see 2 drilled out holes....thats where the 3rd axal was bolted on.
is that the biggest chassis the 26 inch one?

[wedicotrucker]

I think its 27 or 28 inch is the longest. Allthough one of PMD's customers has a 30 inch tri axal heavy hauler double sleeper pete.

[cody05]

o Can re paint the body to ur own color? Also When u had ur third axle on there did u have all threee of them on a driveshaft to move ?

[wedicotrucker]

o Can re paint the body to ur own color? Also When u had ur third axle on there did u have all threee of them on a driveshaft to move ?



Yes the red was a little scratched up, and the red also didnt really go with the rest of my fleet.

The 3rd axle was a non driven drop axle. with a half fender over it. Here is what is loked like before.

This is what it looked like before I bought it. I opted not to buy the trailer. The main reason I opted not to keep it a heavy hauler is I already have heavy hauler. So I wanted this rig to be a hauler for a flat bed trialer with a realistic load.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/untitled.jpg

This is what it looked on my work bench. I had allready taken the headache rack off. Ric at PMD need it to make another coppy of it as the machine shop Ric uses lost the CNC machine that this headache rack was programed into.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/b7d8454a.jpg

Also when I got this truck it had plasic super single wheels and tires on the front axle.

I've sence replaced them all with aluminum wheels.

heres a link to the rest of my pics. At the veary top of the page there is a word in blue that reads "opening" that is another page of neet stuff.

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/

[cody05]

Yes the red was a little scratched up, and the red also didnt really go with the rest of my fleet.

The 3rd axle was a non driven drop axle. with a half fender over it. Here is what is loked like before.

This is what it looked like before I bought it. I opted not to buy the trailer. The main reason I opted not to keep it a heavy hauler is I already have heavy hauler. So I wanted this rig to be a hauler for a flat bed trialer with a realistic load.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/untitled.jpg

This is what it looked on my work bench. I had allready taken the headache rack off. Ric at PMD need it to make another coppy of it as the machine shop Ric uses lost the CNC machine that this headache rack was programed into.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/b7d8454a.jpg

Also when I got this truck it had plasic super single wheels and tires on the front axle.

I've sence replaced them all with aluminum wheels.

heres a link to the rest of my pics. At the veary top of the page there is a word in blue that reads "opening" that is another page of neet stuff.

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/

Nice pictures
Ok lol lots of questions Were'd u get the lowboy? How did u make the gooseneck removable?
Also if u buy a wedico they come with instructions right?
thanks cody

[rcguy_18]

Nice pictures
Ok lol lots of questions Were'd u get the lowboy? How did u make the gooseneck removable?
Also if u buy a wedico they come with instructions right?
thanks cody

all new wedico parts come with instructions.

Here is my lowboy, which is avalable thru PMD for $675. I added the flip over axle to mine to make a 3-axle lowboy. gooseneck can be removed if want to loosen a screw each time. no hydro detachment yet.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2769.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/P1280086.jpg

[cody05]

all new wedico parts come with instructions.

Here is my lowboy, which is avalable thru PMD for $675. I added the flip over axle to mine to make a 3-axle lowboy. gooseneck can be removed if want to loosen a screw each time. no hydro detachment yet.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2769.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/P1280086.jpg
wedicotrucker has one that deataches tho not sure how

[Breaker 1-9]

they are both the same trailer only the above one has a slip axle added to it but the goose neck does detach as well. the detach is none R/C and must be detached manually, of course one could always fabricate something to make it detach by control.











Dustin

[cody05]

ok

cody

[rapko]

I personally like the Tamiya rigs more than Wedico. Though the tamiya's are expensive, they are reasonable compared to the overpriced Wedico's. (Just my opinion :)). Tamiya rigs can also last a lifetime so long as the owner has common sense. I don't see too many people launching their big rig off jumps and off stairs...lol.

[Breaker 1-9]

I personally like the Tamiya rigs more than Wedico. Though the tamiya's are expensive, they are reasonable compared to the overpriced Wedico's. (Just my opinion :)). Tamiya rigs can also last a lifetime so long as the owner has common sense. I don't see too many people launching their big rig off jumps and off stairs...lol.


a lifetime? just as long as the person has common sense? is it common sense to launch a rig down the stairs? rigs are not made to go launching themselves off of jumps or anything like that. they are made to haul things around either on rough terrain or on the roads and freeways you and i drive on, so with what you just stated on "common sense" and a tamiya lasting a "lifetime" would seem a bit odd in your case. also remember that a tamiya is plastic, a wedico is fully metal. if any of those 2 were to last a lifetime i would see it being the wedico due to the fact that its fully metal.














Dustin

[cody05]

i am looking at getting this trailer or maybe the swift one

[williamh]

It's been quite a while since you posted this, but where did you get the truck that drags the trailer? Is it custom? Also, where did you get your construction items? Thanks

[cody05]

It's been quite a while since you posted this, but where did you get the truck that drags the trailer? Is it custom? Also, where did you get your construction items? Thanks

that picture is one Ric sent me i am getting that trailer so he showed me a picture thats his semi and wheel loader.

You can get the wheel loader and stuff from Ric at http://www.gardentrucking.com/

thanks cody

[callman]

I just got my flatbed for my KH.. I am installing the light kit for the trailer. Has anyone modified the lights on the back to add two more leds for the out side lights on the back? If so what size, voltage leds would i need?

Thanks
Charlie

[rapko]

a lifetime? just as long as the person has common sense? is it common sense to launch a rig down the stairs? rigs are not made to go launching themselves off of jumps or anything like that. they are made to haul things around either on rough terrain or on the roads and freeways you and i drive on, so with what you just stated on "common sense" and a tamiya lasting a "lifetime" would seem a bit odd in your case. also remember that a tamiya is plastic, a wedico is fully metal. if any of those 2 were to last a lifetime i would see it being the wedico due to the fact that its fully metal. Dustin


Someone mentioned the wedico trucks lasting a lifetime...What I was explaining is that a Tamiya model could also last a lifetime...yeah I said it, a lifetime :D. Plastic doesn't breakdown with time. How old are those bruiser truck bodies? 15-20 years old now? Is the plastic dissolving somehow? No it isn't. If properly taken care of the plastic body can easily last another 20 years + so long as they have COMMON SENSE... :rolleyes:

[Breaker 1-9]

Someone mentioned the wedico trucks lasting a lifetime...What I was explaining is that a Tamiya model could also last a lifetime...yeah I said it, a lifetime :D. Plastic doesn't breakdown with time. How old are those bruiser truck bodies? 15-20 years old now? Is the plastic dissolving somehow? No it isn't. If properly taken care of the plastic body can easily last another 20 years + so long as they have COMMON SENSE... :rolleyes:


and the launching off the stairs? add that and then add the "COMMON SENSE" and for some reason it just really doesn't equal up.












Dustin

[rattler]

Hi folks I am just getting in to the Tamiya trucks after being out of R/C for many years and have completed my Knight Hauler complete with MFU in the last week (I will post photos soon).

I have a few questions I am hoping you all may be able to help me with.

First I am interested in building two tanker trailers into a B-Train set and wonder if anyone here has done that before and might have some pointers or insight for me.

Second for slowpokejk in a post on page 103 you have a picture of a three axle Knight Hauler hooked up to a 15 axle lowboy trailer, I would like more details on that trailer ( was it custom built or is it a kit, where I could get one etc.) if you would be so kind.

Third I noticed when I was setting up the MFU that when you shift it not only changes the gear in the transmission but also changes the amount of power the MFU speed control allows to go to the motor. Would I encounter problems if I place the transmission servo on one channel and the MFU “shift” on a second channel to in essence give me 9 speeds?

[rapko]

Breaker I tried to simplify everything in the last post. If you still don't get it then just forget about it. :rolleyes: ;)

[cody05]

ok someone told me to get rid of the crappy antena thing that came with the truck i could bolt it on to a mirror how would it work isn't that a greater chance for interference? what if i bolted it onto the handles?

[callman]

Has anyone modified the trailer light kit for the Tamiya Flatbed? I would like to add two more leds for the outer lights. Thanks for any suggestions/help with this question.

[slowpokejk]

Hey rattler

The picture of the three axle heavy hualer was on I found on a form
http://www.modelltruck.net/showthread.php?t=9366&page=1&pp=25
I belive that it was custom made.

About the b-train tanker. I plan to one in the future and yes it is possible I have three pictures of one that I guy did. I will post them later if I can find them. About the mfu question. I do not think it possible beacuse the shift servo connects to the mfu and then another wire connects to the reciver. So not you can not do this.
Kyle

[slowpokejk]

can not find other picture

[Breaker 1-9]

Is the second pic a pic of the real 1:1 truck or of the r/c? it's very hard to tell and if that is the model in the second pic it wouldn't surprise me.













Dustin

[cody05]

ok someone told me to get rid of the crappy antena thing that came with the truck i could bolt it on to a mirror how would it work isn't that a greater chance for interference? what if i bolted it onto the handles?

[mcrooks]

Hi Cody, I would be interested to see how you get on, I tried fastening the antenna to the mirrors, the truck would not respond to the radio from more than 6 feet away, The antenna was the only thing that I changed, the lead that comes with the radio is a the original length fastened to the normal Tamiya roof mounted antenna and the truck can be operated from a long way off, its a Futaba 40 meg 4 channel set.
Shame the stacks are not metal, the story might be different.

Happy mini trucking, Michael

[cody05]

ok well i am looking at getting http://www.gardentrucking.com/products/Originals/antenna.jpg two 6 inch white fiberglass antenas instead of the gay looking stock one lol but i don;'t know if they would look good with my truck cause i am putting mirror cb antenas on it and a strobe light bar on it so i don't know were to pu tthem to make them look good my truck is on page 90 its the tamiya king hauler red u can look at it and see maybe someone could give me idea on were to put the fiberglass atenas?

[dabait]

Those are the 'Deans' base-loaded antennas... I'd used them on my RC gliders and airplanes quite a bit... I never had an issue with range when using those.

The length is short enough that you could conceal the entire thing inside the cab... or you could run it flat up against the back of your cab, painted to match, and you'd barely notice it.

[cody05]

Ok what does deans base loaded antennas mean? lol are they magnetic on the bottom or what i dont understand how they hook up to ur radio recevier wire. Ok another thing I want to get two and put them on top of my cab could i take a wire connecter (i can;t think of the proper name right now lol) and put the recevier wire in one end and the two antennas in the other end and it work just fine?

[wedicotrucker]

I've upgreaded all my rigs to these deans antena's and am glad I did. These look much better than wedico's wire antena. Never had any trouble with any of them. They also alow you to do somthing thats allway been taboo. They let you cut off the acsess antena wire back to just 6 inches from the reciever. So it makes for a little less wire that you have to try and conseal. They are also easy to take off if you need to pack your truck up when you travel.

I just wish I thought of consealing it inside my peterbilt before I drilled the hole (IN THE WRONG PLACE!!!!!) for the antena on my sleeper.

[dabait]

Ok what does deans base loaded antennas mean?

Base-loaded is just a term for an antenna that's shorter than the normally proper length for the frequency its design for... they do this by winding a bunch of it up in the base, so instead of 30" of wire, you have 18" wound-up in the base, 6" between the receiver and the antenna, then a 6" whip.

The instructions tell you how short to cut your receiver antenna, then you solder (or possibly crimp) it to the pig-tail on the base-loaded antenna.

You can achieve this on your own if you're very careful. If you wind a portion of the antenna around a non-metallic object in such a way that it doesn't cross-over itself, you've basically got the same thing. The important part is not winding in such a way that it crosses itself because this effectively shortens the overall length, and the antenna won't work nearly as well for the frequency.

[cody05]

Base-loaded is just a term for an antenna that's shorter than the normally proper length for the frequency its design for... they do this by winding a bunch of it up in the base, so instead of 30" of wire, you have 18" wound-up in the base, 6" between the receiver and the antenna, then a 6" whip.

The instructions tell you how short to cut your receiver antenna, then you solder (or possibly crimp) it to the pig-tail on the base-loaded antenna.

You can achieve this on your own if you're very careful. If you wind a portion of the antenna around a non-metallic object in such a way that it doesn't cross-over itself, you've basically got the same thing. The important part is not winding in such a way that it crosses itself because this effectively shortens the overall length, and the antenna won't work nearly as well for the frequency.
would it be possible to make to antennas run off of the one receiver wire

[cody05]

I've upgreaded all my rigs to these deans antena's and am glad I did. These look much better than wedico's wire antena. Never had any trouble with any of them. They also alow you to do somthing thats allway been taboo. They let you cut off the acsess antena wire back to just 6 inches from the reciever. So it makes for a little less wire that you have to try and conseal. They are also easy to take off if you need to pack your truck up when you travel.

I just wish I thought of consealing it inside my peterbilt before I drilled the hole (IN THE WRONG PLACE!!!!!) for the antena on my sleeper.
i don't see them on ur rigs tho can u take pictures of it even if they are on the inside or outside?
thanks cody

[dabait]

would it be possible to make to antennas run off of the one receiver wire

I don't think you can do that with a single-pole antenna (as opposed to dipole). Your best bet would be to make one of them actually functional, and the other one just a dummy.

[cody05]

ok i think i might just get two and mount them on the outside but i am not sure yet i am waiting for wedicotrucker to look at my last post to see if he posts pics so i can see
thanks cody

[wedicotrucker]

Cody, here you go.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/871e4831.jpg

My plan was to add another deans antena on my pete. I will set up the second antena up as a dummy. I wont do this untill after the show in Indy.

[cody05]

thanks

[cody05]

also does the headache chain rack a quick attachment for the tamiya trucks because the back panel opens but with the headache rack it can't how does that work?

[wedicotrucker]

This is what hold the headache rack to the trucks chasis.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/cfbe609e.jpg

This bracket is all that it used. one on each side. If you look at the real trucks, this is how they are mounted.

[rcpuller]

some new pics of the Knight Hauler with a childhood toy that I found in the toybox.. doesnt look too bad for a 1972 model

[rcpuller]

another pic

[rcpuller]

and the little John Deere backhoe that is a little smaller then 1/14th scale its closer to 1/16th scale. It was made in 1972

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Lookin good as always Jeff, but I've very partial to it for some reason.....Wonder why??

Brad
bswish93@yahoo.com

[wedicotrucker]

here's a link to a magazine artical on precision model distributors. Bad thing is you have to buy the mag to read the rest of the atical.

http://www.toytrucker.com/feature/

[Aussie Trucker]

HI Guys :D

i've been lurking :o read and checked out all posts in this thread and glad that I found it :D I came I looked I learnt. Then Brought a Metallic KN from Hong Kong.
Was much cheaper than here in australia. Did not turn out too bad, will do better on the next one I hope :rolleyes: options fitted are full bearing set, MFC and 5TH wheel kit. I ordered the pole and flat top with lights & legs last night should be here in 5-7 days. :o
My name is Steve from Perth, Western Australia. After several weeks of asking people at model clubs and hobby shops can only find 3 other people with trucks :( Will be meeting 2 this weekend I hope :D I would love to come and play with U guys but it's a bit far.
check out my truck note the black spiral wrap on wires, also that i used the small speaker box from MFC to fit in the dash and seats. Instructions say use big one from kit not that I all read instructions :rolleyes: also note paint work (don't look at runs) tamiya clear red over the chrome looks like candy apple red :D
I see if I can Do this upload picture thing, First time posting

[Blaster]

Aussie Trucker = welcome to the forum! I liked the way your painting looks over the metallic body. Can you send me (PM) or give a link to bigger ones so i can see it more closely? Thanks!

[Aussie Trucker]

Try this one and will post better one when weather clears up and sun comes out, do Ya like the red over the metallic ??? :D I do :D

[medavis2]

Aussie Trucker, The paint job looks great

[rcpuller]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/rcpuller/IMG_0703.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/rcpuller/IMG_0704.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/rcpuller/IMG_0706.jpg


lmk what ya think

jeff

[awnelson]

The truck on the trailer in the last pic... is that the one from Walmart? What kind of quality, how does it drive and is it worth the $40? It seems it is 1/15th or slightly smaller than the 1/14th of Tamiya truck size.

[Breaker 1-9]

Yeah how bout some up close shots of it as well. I never knew it was R/C, and also what brand/make is that truck? also what other makes of those trucks are avaliable at Walmart?















Dustin

[cody05]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/rcpuller/IMG_0703.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/rcpuller/IMG_0704.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/rcpuller/IMG_0706.jpg


lmk what ya think

jeff
on the first picture does is the load R/C ?

[rcpuller]

cody
im not sure what you are asking....

awnelson, yes that is the truck you can get from wallyworld. it drives pretty good on low carpet and hard wood floors. its actually pretty fun to drive around. There are 2 different styles of these MACKS..One is the black as you see above and there is s blue one with a HIGH top sleeper...

[Breaker 1-9]

You got any up close shots of the truck?














Dustin

[awnelson]

For $40 that they have them on clearance for right now, it seems like it is worth it. How much smaller than a Tamiya would you say that it is?

[devin0824]

does anyone know when the indy truck show is? i was wondering if it was still a three day event. thanks.

[wedicotrucker]

Devin, Yes its still a 3 day event, it's coming up real quick. Augest 18th throught the 20th.

I'll be leaving for Indy in 6 days. Hope to see you there again this year.

[cody05]

i think i am going to it also :) but i only have a semi :(

[rcguy_18]

new rc conversion

Pics are of the Degelman land leveler stock look .

http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/sdhusker/.mids/MVC409S.JPG
http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/sdhusker/.mids/MVC410S.JPG

rc version

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2801.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2802.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2804.jpg

Video
http://i2.zvhost.com/2/r/r43e1m0b.jpg (http://www.zippyvideos.com/4470327275775336/degelman_scraper/*rcguy18)

[KW Trucker]

Whew, it took two days but I finally got through all the posts on this thread! Now I am even more excited than I was when I ordered my King Hauler. There is a ton of great work in all these pictures, I thought I had all these great ideas when I started going through the posts, but found that most had been done already (grain trailer, "real" air hoses instead of tamiya plug, stretched frame).

My biggest idea no one has touched yet!!! (which is not to say I will pull it off either, but I'm gonna give it the ol' college try) I used to have an old Kenworth W900A back in college (that was a non profit deal, let me tell you what) that I hauled grain locally with. The truck has moved on down the road but I figured I could massage this King Hauler into an old A model!

Challenges:
1. Getting rid of those God Awful head lights and replacing with two round
2. Shortening the sleeper height a bit to line it up with the cab (tempting to try to remold the top bit to get the rounded look KW used on their sleepers-Wedico did it right with their Pete's)
3. Adding the molding to the top of the hood and getting rid of the Pete rivets on the body
4. And probably the hardest-->Making a KW grill from scratch!

This should keep me occupied for the next year or so...lol

Keep the sunny side up-Reg

PS. Any body got a good tip on what kind of putty to use with these styrene bodies???

[rs43]

Thinking about getting a truck, waste of money? (don't shout, i just wondered)
Are they good fun? Anyone know where to buy the trucks and accessories/spare parts in UK i.e. UK website? i don't really want to be ordering from abroad.

thanks.

[Peterl]

Thinking about getting a truck, waste of money? (don't shout, i just wondered)
Are they good fun? Anyone know where to buy the trucks and accessories/spare parts in UK i.e. UK website? i don't really want to be ordering from abroad.

thanks.

www.conrad.com is a site you can use

[R D Trucking]

Hi,
drop me an email at gareth@price2627.fsnet.co.uk

se what we can sort for you.
regards
Gareth

[Golden Gun 01]

Sweet semi!

[Aussie Trucker]

I told U guys when we got together that i will send some pictures :)
Well here there are, I managed to find 2 other guys in Perth WA, these are our trucks :D

[Aussie Trucker]

This is an AUSTRALIAN road Train :eek:

[Aussie Trucker]

This is a problem :rolleyes:

[Aussie Trucker]

And These are my new trailers. I will be building a B-Double Drop Deck Combo soon will post pictures as I build it :)

That's all from me from DOWNUNDER :D

[R D Trucking]

Nice roadtrain. keep it up.

[cody05]

the indy show was very disappointing to me i travled 3hrs. and 20 mins. and saw nothing i went today (sunday) hardly anyone was there at all and everyone was practiccaly all packed up. i did see rc guy and wedicotrucker

[Breaker 1-9]

the indy show was very disappointing to me i travled 3hrs. and 20 mins. and saw nothing i went today (sunday) hardly anyone was there at all and everyone was practiccaly all packed up. i did see rc guy and wedicotrucker


you're lucky enough to even be able to have gone. I'm stuck on a rock and could never make it to such an event or any R/C event up in the states. Maybe if you would have gone a day earlier then it woulda been a little more hype.

[rcpuller]

Saturday was awesome.....Everyone was there running their rigs, the vendors rooms were PACKED and I got a bunch of good pics(just have to uplaod em)

Jeff

[rapko]

Aussie those are some sweet looking rigs! That chrome hauler with trans red (?) looks awesome with the tank trailer. I might have to get me another trailer now, lol. Its either that or that custom set of aluminum wheels/tires that cost about $500!!

[wedicotrucker]

The show did kinda suck. Theere was no where near as many truck drivers as last year. We didnt get all set up till 8 or so on friday. every other show we have done we have been fully set up on thursday. so being that we where a day behind made the show as dat shorter. But saterday was a veary buisy day. Lots of people watching the trucks. IK have over 200 pics of the show, I will post those as soon as my camera gets here, as I had to send it along with my trucks.

[wedicotrucker]

I'm having some trouble with my on line album, so here is a link to some pics I took.
I have a bunch more pics, but I need to get some sleep in before I have to be at work.

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/Indy%20trucks%20show/

[cody05]

sweet pics! do i really need stop blocks if i get a trailer? i mean can i hook up to a trailer without them? (when i say hook up a trailer i mean without me tocuhing the trailer)

thanks cody

[wedicotrucker]

The only reason I use my stop blocks are to keep me trucks from rolling off the shelf. Other than that there just there for looks.

[cody05]

ok thanks

also does who all has gear reductions in there semis? tamiya or wedico if so what kind like 3:1, 4:1 ect.

[wedicotrucker]

I run a 4:1 in all 3 of my wedico's. I highly recomend them. It also makesit easier to back your truck and trailer into the loading dock. :)

[cody05]

I run a 4:1 in all 3 of my wedico's. I highly recomend them. It also makesit easier to back your truck and trailer into the loading dock. :)
does it make a difference in hauling heavy loads?

[wedicotrucker]

Yes, that is anpother BIG plus, you can hauler quite a bit more. You will also get longer run times. Only thing I recomend is getting a veary good universal jointont on the out put shaft. Reson is your putting 4x the load on that univesal joint so going with a good one is important. A tamiya joint is a good choice.


This is the one I use on my trucks.

https://sdp-si.com/eStore/default.asp

type in this part number. part number A 5Y 8MDU2050

It's expensive, but it's veary strong. you will break your drive shaft before you break this universal joint.

[cody05]

the ones that already come witht he wedico trucks aren't strong enough?

[cody05]

Yes, that is anpother BIG plus, you can hauler quite a bit more. You will also get longer run times. Only thing I recomend is getting a veary good universal jointont on the out put shaft. Reson is your putting 4x the load on that univesal joint so going with a good one is important. A tamiya joint is a good choice.


This is the one I use on my trucks.

https://sdp-si.com/eStore/default.asp

type in this part number. part number A 5Y 8MDU2050

It's expensive, but it's veary strong. you will break your drive shaft before you break this universal joint.
the ones that come with the wedico trucks aren't stong enough?

[wedicotrucker]

The universal joins made be wedico are pot metal. They are plenty strong enough to hold up to normal ware and tear of a wedico truck.

But when you put it behind the 4:1 it becomes veary week. As it was never intended to hold up to the added torque that a 4:1 adds.

So with that the wedico joints will break, it's just a matter of when.

With out the 4:1 they will last forever.

What breaks on wedico's joints are the ears.

After buying the universal joints from spd-si I've never had any trouble with them breaking.

[GRUNDIG415]

Quick question on the tamiya flatbed trailer kit,i am putting the motorized legs on it,my question is how is the motor that comes with the kit?

[Aussie Trucker]

Here Are some Pictures of my A trailer as I promised :D I would post as I built it

[Aussie Trucker]

ARRRRRRRRR :mad: Air Bag not working as I hoped :confused: I will just put in the orginal for now and put on thinking cap again. So I carried on :D

[Aussie Trucker]

Well here it is :eek: Sorry boys all posts in a row but once I start I can't stop myself till I finish :D What Ya Think ??? ( Don't be shy Tell Me !! ). I don't like my gate box so I might just mount gates behind the back gate on trailer.
Plus also put 1 shot in of a small rolls royce limo I had to move the other day, it's about 9 meters long.
O.K. thats All from downunder for now, Us boys here getting together soon :D to play, so more pictures to come and I still have to build the B trailer to go behind the A.

[wb2002]

Hello,
I have thoughts of purchasing a gear reduction unit for my King Hauler & Globe Liner but not quite sure of which gear reduction to get. There is a 3:1, 4:1 and 7:1 I've been considering. To maintain realism I'm leaning to the 3:1 or 7:1 because they mount on the inside (out of site) rather than the 4:1 which mounts on the underside and visable. Any suggestions?

Regards,
wb2002

[web_stat]

Here I have two Completely New in Box Futaba's, both radio's were never installed in any Car, Truck, or Buggy. The Futaba 3PJ is missing it's antenna due to me needed it for another radio that i needed an antenna for but you can get a replacement from either TowerHobbies.com or on eBay for below $20.00. Both radio's were stored in my storage with my other R/C good's and the box on the Futaba 3PJ has some light wear on it and the the Futaba 6XAP radio box has a small minor tear in the top corner of it. I have taped the Futaba 3PJ box around the top to reduce the wear and tear on it, both radio's were only brought out of it's box for picture taking and then put back in. The Futaba 6XAP radio is a ground frequency radio and are mostly used in Tractor Trucks and can be used in many other type's of ground model's. Both these radio's come with standard servo's as you can see in the pic's, for the Futaba 6XAP radio i am including an aluminum shiftgate made by BruiserBuilder. Below is what i'm looking to get for each radio and shipping cost.





Futaba 6XAP Radio - price: $125.00 shipping - price: $8.50

Futaba 3PJS Radio - price: $125.00 shipping - price: $8.50




http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/webstat/Picture007.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/webstat/Picture011.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/webstat/Picture012.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/webstat/Picture010.jpg


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/webstat/Picture001.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/webstat/Picture002.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/webstat/Picture013.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/webstat/Picture015.jpg



I will be shipping both radio's out USPS - Priority Mail either a the day i recieve payment or the day after depending on the time of day. Much Thanks for peep'n


you can contact me either through PM or by e-mailing me at web_stat@hotmail.com

[web_stat]

currently pending payment on both radio's.













Thanks

[Blaster]

Aussie Trucker = very nice job! :driving:

[Aussie Trucker]

thank you for your comment, I don't know where everyone on this posting has gone?
me and the guys getting together again next week-end 24/9/06. So I will post some more pictures, seeing that everyone has disappeared.

[awnelson]

they all left when web_stat decided to use the wrong forum for selling things. It's kinda sad that people can't read rules but are literate enough to post. It just shows how much they respect others in relation to respecting themselves.

[wedicotrucker]

I've been checking out some other boards, and reading up on the tamiya F-350 hi-lift build that r/c car action is doing.

I also have been working on building a robby H-50 fork lift. I hope to have all the parts I need to finish the build by the weekind.

[Aussie Trucker]

I've been checking out some other boards, and reading up on the tamiya F-350 hi-lift build that r/c car action is doing.

I also have been working on building a robby H-50 fork lift. I hope to have all the parts I need to finish the build by the weekind.

I'am interested in this one as well but can't find it here in AUSTRALIA as always :(
Post some pictures as U built it PLEASE :D :D :D

[Blaster]

Aussie Trucker = you can find more activity here: http://www.gardentrucking.com/Yabb/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=202 :driving:

[boxerdog]

Yes ,seems everybody has moved over

[wedicotrucker]

I'am interested in this one as well but can't find it here in AUSTRALIA as always :(
Post some pictures as U built it PLEASE :D :D :D


I should be able to start on it this weekend. step 1 build the trans. step 2 install the mini servo........wouldnt ya know my servo is too small. :(

Should have my bigger mini servo by friday.

[wedicotrucker]

Here are some starter pics.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/Indy%20trucks%20show/9a64b025.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/Indy%20trucks%20show/6dfd6c6a.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/Indy%20trucks%20show/a445a04d.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/Indy%20trucks%20show/8f550b2a.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/Indy%20trucks%20show/8e107173.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/IMG_0991.jpg

[GRUNDIG415]

awesome....where can i get this fork-lift here in the usa?

[Aussie Trucker]

Thank you wedicotrucker keep them coming

[GRUNDIG415]

where can i find forklift kit in the usa?

[wedicotrucker]

You can get them through http://www.gardentrucking.com I think that they could only bring in 4 or 5. There not cheap costing in at 600.00 bucks. 30% of that is due to the euro being worth more than the US doller. Hopfully our next Presedent will do somthing abought that.

[wedicotrucker]

When I got home from work yesterday, I found a package at the front door. It was for my new larger mini servo, so Now I'm able to start working on it once again.

Note that the servo sits behind the tranny, So you have to install that before you can start on any thing els.

one cool thing abought this kit is it comes with full ball bearings.

Here are some pics.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_0992.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_0994.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_0996.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_0997.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_0999.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1000.jpg

More to come. But for now I need a break. One thing I found that I really need, is better eye sight. :)

[Aussie Trucker]

thanks for the pictures. I know what U mean about the eye sight problem, looks like everything is going to be a tight fit!!!

[wedicotrucker]

Here's a few more pics.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1001.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1005.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1006.jpg

I'm taking my time on this as there are too many small parts, and I'm afraid to lose them by getting in to big of a hurry. As of right now I've already lost a few small dowl pins. And they only give you what you need and no more.

[Prelude14WRX]

Hello, I'm very interested in getting a tamiya big rig. I under stand you need a 4 channel radio for the MFU....but if I just want to shift the gears, can I use my three channel radio? I don't even know how to set up a controller to do this...I'm used to racing touring cars :p

sorry for being a newb in this, and thanks.

[wb2002]

Wedicotrucker,
Appreciate the photos - keep them coming. I'm also new to this forum and after posting my first message I thought this forum had gone out of business. Its good to see some activity. After my first post the only thing I saw was the gone posting to sell some of his radio equipment.
Is it normal for messages to far and inbetween as it appears.

BTW - how much did you pay for the forklift?

Thanks,
Wilbert

[wedicotrucker]

wb2002, the fork lift kit is not cheap. This kit has a 600 doller price tag. But well worth the price.

Thats the bad news, but the good news is you get a fully functioning forlift that works just like the real thing.

But you do need GOOD EYE SIGHT when assembling this model. I thought my eye sight was good till I started this build.

But after all that I am just abought ready to start installing the elctrical.

[ritchies rc10gt]

Hello, I'm very interested in getting a tamiya big rig. I under stand you need a 4 channel radio for the MFU....but if I just want to shift the gears, can I use my three channel radio? I don't even know how to set up a controller to do this...I'm used to racing touring cars :p

sorry for being a newb in this, and thanks.

you dont need to shift gears.the kit has a couple of clips for the shift shaft to lock the tranny into 1st,2nd or 3rd gear.

but yes you can still shift with a 3 channel radio.you will only have 2 gears though.if your 3rd channel has a turn knob that can be used to control the servo you can do all 3 gears.you really only need 1st and 2nd gear.3rd is way to fast to be able to control the truck.these trucks drive just like the real thing.too fast in a turn and it will roll over.

[ritchies rc10gt]

More to come. But for now I need a break. One thing I found that I really need, is better eye sight. :)

looks like instructions in english would help also

[Prelude14WRX]

you dont need to shift gears.the kit has a couple of clips for the shift shaft to lock the tranny into 1st,2nd or 3rd gear.

but yes you can still shift with a 3 channel radio.you will only have 2 gears though.if your 3rd channel has a turn knob that can be used to control the servo you can do all 3 gears.you really only need 1st and 2nd gear.3rd is way to fast to be able to control the truck.these trucks drive just like the real thing.too fast in a turn and it will roll over.

Thanks for the help. I did read in RCCA that they have clips....how hard, or annoying is it to change gears? I would love to get one of these, but buying a 4 channel radio is was to much for me, and getting a three channel reciever(the MX-A comes wih a 2 channel reciever) would be expensive. Plus, I would like to have all three gears. Thanks again.

[wb2002]

Does the Fork-lift ever go on sale? I have a couple of other questions:

1. What significant changes are noticable when using the real oil shocks for the Tamiya semi trucks?

2. I was interested in getting the 3:1 gear reduction but haven't been able to successfully contact the guy on the web site. I think the 3:1 that attach to the motor end of the X'mission rather than the 4:1 which IMO appear less realistic and visable. Anyone with any idea of how to contact this guy?

[LtMeatwad]

Thanks for the help. I did read in RCCA that they have clips....how hard, or annoying is it to change gears? I would love to get one of these, but buying a 4 channel radio is was to much for me, and getting a three channel reciever(the MX-A comes wih a 2 channel reciever) would be expensive. Plus, I would like to have all three gears. Thanks again.

A cheap solution might be to get a TQ-3 radio. There was talk of doing this for the Tamiya High-Lift and is where I first heard of it, so I can't vouch for how well it works. If you go to this page, http://www.beatyourtruck.com/projectcrawler-stage7.html, they talk about modifying the radio for 4ws, but the 3rd channel could be used for shifting just as well. And the radios are pretty cheap on ebay.

[Prelude14WRX]

Thanks for the help, but I want to keep this as cheap as possible(Im 17) for starting out. Down the road I might get a 4 channel radio, but using clips for now sounds ok.

[ritchies rc10gt]

a 3 channel radio will work fine.you only need first and second ger.third is way to fast to control the truck even with a trailer on it.i run mine off my 3 channel futaba with no problems.or just use the clips and lock it into second gear.itll still take off with a loaded trailer and still have enough speed to have fun with it.

[Aussie Trucker]

http://robotmarketplace.com/store_td-rc.html

RCE220 R/C Dual-Ended Switch

Switch two things on and off with one transmitter stick! Using only one channel output from your RC receiver, you can drive two independent motors, contactors, or pneumatic/hydraulic solenoids. Great for remotely-operating some of our larger solenoids or relays. Plus, a simple wiring configuration also converts this to a mechanical H-bridge which is perfect for running a single linear actuator or motor in both forward/off/reverse.

When used with an actuator, optional inputs from limit switches permit you to arrest motion in either direction. Silver cadmium oxide relay contacts. Maximum motor/coil load: 12 amps at 30 volts DC inductive.

Fault detection safely switches off both relays if receiver signal is lost.

RCE220
Size
2.85" x 1.90"
Weight
1.59 oz with RC cable
Supply voltage
3.8 - 5.5 VDC
Supply current
20ma standby, 75ma when energized
Switching time
7.0 milliseconds
Load rating
12 amps at 30V DC

An RC Servo lead (10" long) isalready soldered to this unit- you only need to solder on your input/output wires. Price reflects the addition of this servo lead. Connector is universal Futaba/JR style.



Hi Boys just thinking out loud here,

IF i wanted to get rid of the plug between truck & trailer and put in 2nd reciever into the trailer. with the simple task of turn on left/right indicators and brake lights. Do U think this switch would do the trick or has someone come up with any other ideas. I know I would need two of thesel, 1 for turn signals and 1 for brake lights. :wave:

[Prelude14WRX]

a 3 channel radio will work fine.you only need first and second ger.third is way to fast to control the truck even with a trailer on it.i run mine off my 3 channel futaba with no problems.or just use the clips and lock it into second gear.itll still take off with a loaded trailer and still have enough speed to have fun with it.

Thanks for the help. I think I will just use clips because I'd only change gears once in awhile. It's nice that I have a job now though :D

[R D Trucking]

Hi all.
need help anyone know what Tamiya truck tyres are made from?
regards for any info.

[wedicotrucker]

I got a little more acomplished on my forklift. Here are some pics.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1007.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1009.jpg

The outer tubes on the mast hides the worm drive.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1008.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1010.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1011.jpg

[wedicotrucker]

Heres some more.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1016.jpg

These black tryangles are what the mast bolts onto.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1021.jpg

This is the completed mast.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1022.jpg

Almost done.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1023.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1024.jpg

[wedicotrucker]

Currantly I'm having some electrical troubles. Seems that the esc that controles the movment of the forks does not work. I'm waiting to hear from Robbe to see what all they have to say. hopfully I wont have to send it in. Also the esc I got for the drive motor is forward only. So I need to get a new micro esc.

[medavis2]

wedicotrucker - How tall is the forklift? I was just wondering if it would fit inside the dry van trailer. How long are the forks and what is the weight limit?

[rcguy_18]

wedicotrucker - How tall is the forklift? I was just wondering if it would fit inside the dry van trailer. How long are the forks and what is the weight limit?
mast is 7" no fit inside dry van, to do that u need something less the 5.5"tall

forks are 3"

I tryed with my skidsteer and a PMD dry van and the radio signal died once inside the metal trailer.

[GRUNDIG415]

More Pics!

[wedicotrucker]

I'm waiting on some parts from Austeria. After I get those parts in I'll have more photo's.

[GRUNDIG415]

cool...thanks

[Aussie Trucker]

thanks again for the photo's wedicotrucker, looking good

[rcguy_18]

I have few pics of cargo I have created, whioch help tie over some waiting to see more of the forklift bulid.

Office furniture
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2986.jpg

Auto parts boxes
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_3020.jpg

Motor oil on pallets
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_3015.jpg

snack while bidding
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_3009.jpg

tar paper and dozer tracks
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2979.jpg

2x4s bundles
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_2995.jpg

painted white diorama
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_3026.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_3027.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_3029.jpg

the white diorama stuff, food boxes, auto parts boxes and oil boxes are products of scalemodelsbychris.com

the rest is parts I made myself

[Blaster]

Scott, as your own collection of RCs these cargos are a great work! :winner:

[rcguy_18]

I cut up a bruder container and turned it into a warehouse office

innner part desk and dry erase board
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_3032.jpg

Stairs up to the office
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_3036.jpg

underneath storage
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_3037.jpg

working hard
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_3042.jpg

[KingRfx4]

I have just built my frist RC Tractor Truck and The Flatbed Trailer. It was fun and also hard.

[rapko]

I'm looking to sell. Truck is LOADED...here's a post: http://myrcmt.net/ipb/index.php?showtopic=1346

Feel free to make offers.

[KingRfx4]

wow it is alot of fun!!!

[DARNAT]

Hello all, new person here. I have been contemplating getting a Wedico Peterbilt but have been a little put off by thier unscale looking front axle height. Is there a way to lower the front end so there is not such a big gap between the front tire and fender? It looks like a 4 wheel drive which is fine for an offroad truck but not a over the road truck. Thankyou very much! Darwin

[wedicotrucker]

You can take out the spacers that fit between the each of the links. you can also mill down the front axal i littl to lower the front end.

But the esiest weay to go is just drive the model. Over time the springs will sofen and that "gap" will go away and will look more the way it should.

[GRUNDIG415]

I'm looking to sell. Truck is LOADED...here's a post: http://myrcmt.net/ipb/index.php?showtopic=1346

Feel free to make offers.
THE SITE WONT LET ME IN...

[GRUNDIG415]

I'm looking to sell. Truck is LOADED...here's a post: http://myrcmt.net/ipb/index.php?showtopic=1346

Feel free to make offers.
THE SITE WONT LET ME IN...

[DARNAT]

Thankyou for the reply Wedicotrucker, that sounds easy enough, I thought maybe there was something preventing it from being lowered. Darwin

[wedicotrucker]

Theres nothing there to prevent the front end from sitting down more. I was also thinking though that you might also beable to use "standerd" springs up ftont too wich are a lot softer and have a lot more give than the "pro" spring that are on most wedico trucks.

[rapko]

THE SITE WONT LET ME IN...



Sorry, I forgot you have to be a member to view the sale/trade forum. Here is the truck. Its on page 116 here. I have more pictures with some extra items not shown in those few pics. http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=35948&page=116&pp=25

[GRUNDIG415]

Check Pm Rapko

[eskiserkan]

That's my Volvo FH-12 with Multi Function etc.

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Volvo/usd/DSC03210.jpg

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Volvo/usd/DSC03216.jpg

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Volvo/usd/DSC03240.jpg

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Volvo/usd/DSC03243.jpg

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Volvo/usd/DSC03265.jpg

http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Volvo/usd/DSC03287.jpg


http://www.serkaneski.com/gallery/Volvo/volvo.htm

I hope you'll like 'em.. ;)

[GRUNDIG415]

awesome!

[Aussie Trucker]

yES vERY nice Rigs :)

[KingRfx4]

I found out that I could use the GI Joe figures that I had for my King Hauler.

[Aussie Trucker]

Very Good, But a touch too small

[KingRfx4]

Thank Aussie Trucker. I was trying to find figures at the hobbie store but the olny ones I could find where for 1:16. Could you point me in the right way. Please

[web_stat]

try gardentrucking.com I know there 1/16th scale but it may be a tad bit bigger then what you got now.

[KingRfx4]

Thank you web stat that helps me. I new to this. I am doing this because my father was a truckdriver for 23 years, and he passed away on August 10, 2006, at the age of 60 y.o.. So I am making a tribute this to him.

[wedicotrucker]

Thats a really cool load. Now just need to find some one with a an r/c car crusher. :)

[web_stat]

Oh wow i like that load too.

[compirate]

Found a nice 1/14th scale rc forklift at the Love's truckstop in Quartzsite, Az. Simple rc (on/off stuff-right,left,forward,back, lift,drop,no tilt), already working on a more proportional system.

Cost- $17.99!

Made by New-Ray, not much on their webpage but a pic:

http://www.newrayusa.com/index.php?link=product&productline=26&b_id=0&s_id=1425

[KingRfx4]

Thanks guys, I am new at this and I had some old rc cars. I than was thinking what a wreck cars looked like when head to the junk yard after thay are cushed.

[wedicotrucker]

Found a nice 1/14th scale rc forklift at the Love's truckstop in Quartzsite, Az. Simple rc (on/off stuff-right,left,forward,back, lift,drop,no tilt), already working on a more proportional system.

Cost- $17.99!

Made by New-Ray, not much on their webpage but a pic:

http://www.newrayusa.com/index.php?link=product&productline=26&b_id=0&s_id=1425


compirate, do you live in AZ?

[compirate]

compirate, do you live in AZ?

No, just a trucker passing thru. Picked up a load in LA, on my way to Fl. Saw these on my way to LA, knew I had to have one! In TX right now.

I would think any Love's truckstop would have them. They have a lot of toys as it gets closer to xmas so it's easier for drivers to get stuff for the little ones (and ourselves!).

[GRUNDIG415]

I Need To Go To Love's....!!

[KingRfx4]

I was thinking of some way to play in the dirt with my truck, because the semi pneumatic tires would not work that well. So today I went to the hobby store and got some rims from Traxxas 2.2" rears and some 2.2" Dirt Hawg 3 s that are used for buggies. The King Hauler now hauls over the dirt roads like a pro. I found a web page called www.customrcmodels.com here you can see a King Hauler as a 6X6.

[wedicotrucker]

Super singles.....Allright.

compirate, if you find your way back through AZ in June we will be hosting