tamiya tractor trailer kits

[bananarama]

http://www.zippyvideos.com/7919566506181686/loading_cargo_on_a_flatbed_via_rc/

I hope you dont mind that I paste your link here instead rcguy? You messed it up a bit in your post.

[compirate]

I've had my truck loaded by forklift drivers like that! ;) Hope those top pallets aren't that heavy, those boxes on the bottom are gonna be crushed by the time they arrive!

Love the yard tractor.

Also, for anyone interested in the 1/14th Yale lift, the Tamiya trailer may be 1/14th, but not of a modern trailer. I pull a 53' 102 and the inside is 96" wide and 110" high, making it 6.86" wide and 7.86" high, not exactly what the model is. Also, when the forks rise, so does the mast. One couldn't lift a pallet onto another without the mast hitting the roof.

[wedicotrucker]

How is that Forklift coming along? Haven't seen anymore pictures.

Wilbert


I got it almost built.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1051.jpg


Not much room for all the wires. After getting every thing all put together, I found that the main switch dose not have all the leads that I need. So I had to make my own. After installing my new leads, theres not much room to fit the lite kit. So for now I will just leave the lite kit out of the forklift.

I will put up more pics later. I've been preocupied with buying a 1:1 scale.

[KingRfx4]

Hay everyone I found so lights at a craft store from Lemax, the lights are spot lights clear. I found away to put the lights on my trailer's front panel. Also on the King Hauler front bumper under the bumper.

[clubby-rc]

hi guy`s i will try to update pics of my truck`s http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/clubby-rc/28-10-06_2133-1.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/clubby-rc/28-10-06_2136.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/clubby-rc/28-10-06_2131.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/clubby-rc/28-10-06_2133.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/clubby-rc/28-10-06_2240.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/clubby-rc/28-10-06_2127.jpg
here are what they looked like be4 & now added a volvo f12 modded tow truck



http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e64/clubby-rc/100_2535.jpg

i have to get some more pics of my trailers & i will as soon as i can
cheers paul

[rapko]

clubby, those are some great looking rigs. I really like the globetrotter tow truck! Nice work.

[stepside]

hey guys - another newbie here. Been in the rc world for several years and am now getting serious in getting a king hauler or knight hauler. A couple of questions:

1. I've seen pics of some spread axle flat beds... who offers them?

2. Anyone offer a dump trailer?

3. With all the stretched trucks, how is that done?!? Chopping and piecing in a couple of frame rails and getting a second bunk to splice together? just curious where the parts come from?

4. Read a post about using a TQ3 radio to operate a tamiya? is that a bad idea, or is it better to spring for the 4 channel?

5. Anyone have a truck forsale? where is the best place to get a kit?

thanks!

[web_stat]

eBay would be one of the best places to grab a new kit from, you're basically paying pretty much the price of what TowerHobbies.com has them for but just say minus the shipping cause on eBay the shipping costs is what makes the amount of the kit the same price that TowerHobbies does, so basically it's like getting it at the price Tower has them for but without the shipping charge. The stretched out trucks are all pretty much modified ones, hack into the frame rails and simply add more material to stretch it a little longer. On the radio I would say anything 4-channel and up is good cause it will leave alot of options open if you plan on having sound, light, etc etc. Also don't waste your time with buying the Tamiya Light Kit and Sound Kit, these 2 is the ones you're gonna wanna buy the Tamiya Multi Function Unit for instead which is the ESC, Lights, Sound, all in one unit for around 300 bucks, get this and your 4 to 6-channel radio and you're set to go. As far as the trailers, some or most of the spread axle flatbed trailers are custom made by folks, simply add more material to make longer then modify the suspension to spread each axle apart, nothing real major. Dump trailer with real hydraulic ram able to lift 20 pounds of sand can be obtained at www.gardentrucking.com it's the same Dump Trailer for the Wedico trucks but with hardware that just makes it wider so it's scale and the same width as a Tamiya truck, OR you can buy just the hydraulic equipment and make the whole dump trailer from scratch all yourself. www.gardentrucking.com may be limited on pics and the best way to get info and prices and what not would be to call the phone number listed on the site and talk to Ric, the owner.

[bananarama]

Anybody knows if there is something wrong with stellamodells? I have tried to contact them for the last few weeks but no reply. Im was about to buy some stuff from them but now i dont know if its any idea to wait any longer.

[stepside]

i got a 24 hour reply from them a couple days back... inquiring on combining shipping costs...

hmmm... maybe your messages aren't getting through!?!

[bananarama]

Things are finally begining to move with Stella, a few days after I mailed them from there website I got a reply, no reply through ebay yet thou. Anyhow, I ordered some stuff from them past friday and just waiting for confirmation mail on that order with bank details and so on. Maybe they're just swamped with job right now =)

[ls2 lover]

Hey guys, i'm new here. I've been eyeballing these trucks for a while now, and I was wondering how much a rtr truck would cost? Also I've found the most badass model kit that I thought would make an awesome variant of the tamiya rigs!

kit here: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKEU0&P=7

Also has anyone considered builing the jolly toyz truck from maximum overdrive-you know the truck with the green goblin on the front.

king hauler for bolth of these.
http://www.moviezilla.org/images/movies/somerig.jpg

or:http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000509C5.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

ford aeromax or knight hauler for this: http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002B161E.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[bananarama]

Everything runs great with Stella now, their replys to me got bounced by my ISP, dont know why yet but I'm chasing my ISP about it. I'm using another mail now and things are moving along. I get fast replys on all my mails now =)


EDIT:
ls2 lover: You can get a complete kit for under 800 dollar plus shipping from hong kong. Thats for a truck, trailer, motorized legs, sound/light unit and radio. But if you want it RTR you have to buy it used 'cause these kits comes in pieces.

[ls2 lover]

Thank you for the info!

[KingRfx4]

Hay Everyone
If you see my King Hauler before as blue on page 130, well now your looking at the same body but painted in a new color Black Pearl by Kustom Kolor and add some Auto Art Decal Kit to my rig. The lights and horns are not on the roof no more, I made my rig into a Outlaw rig. I add new exhaust stacks from Garden Trucking. Take a look and tell me what you think?

[wedicotrucker]

looks good. I like the 5th wheel cover. nicely done.

[KingRfx4]

Thank you wedicotrucker, The 5th wheel cover was hard to make. I am happy you like it. Thank you.

[Chiefa1419]

Can anyone tell me what lenght servo extension I need for a knight hauler with the mfu, trailer, and motorized trailer legs?

[wedicotrucker]

How is that Forklift coming along? Haven't seen anymore pictures.

Wilbert


Here's the uptaded pics of my fork lift build. still have a little more to do on it. bnut in the mean time here are some pics to hold ya'll over.


http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1412.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1410.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1411.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1409.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/fork%20lift%20build/IMG_1413.jpg

[GRUNDIG415]

nice!!!!

[wb2002]

Really appreciate the photos. Looks great - wish I had one - perhaps someday. I think the most satisfaction comes from the building of these models (even when we wish it was already done). That's what these photos don't show.

Anyhow congradulations on a nice piece of work.

God Bless and Merry Christmas (not happy holiday),

wb2002

[rapko]

Can anyone tell me what lenght servo extension I need for a knight hauler with the mfu, trailer, and motorized trailer legs?

Sorry for the late reply but any servo extension will work. I think mine were 6" extensions and I had plenty to spare.

[dest]

Hi, Ive just joined up after finding this thread via google :)
I have just bought a Volvo truck, bearing set and alloy wheels.
A 4VWD is winging its way to me from Stella as I type, I cant wait to get started on the build!

Only one question so far, can you control the cab/trailer lights from the TX if you DO NOT have an MFU?

[rattler]

Dest,

Actually the LEDs for the truck come with the MFU or light kit and not the truck itself. Also without the MFU or the light kit you will have no interface for the trailer light kit to plug into.

[dest]

I understand they are not included in the kit.
Maybe I worded it wrong, I meant if I buy the truck/trailer light kits and use them WITHOUT an MFU can they be controlled via the TX?

[rattler]

dest,

Sorry I misread your question. The “Tractor Truck Electrical Unit” (Tamiya's name for the truck light kit), and by proxy the trailer lights, can not be controlled from the radio as it comes. The running lights head lights I do know of a couple that were modified to be controlled by the radio but the people that did it are electrical engineers.

[awnelson]

http://www.ramrcandramtrack.com/

There are controls that plug into an extra channel on your receiver and will switch everything up to 20 amps. They are relatively inexpensive considering what you get. See controls section.

http://www.rc-lights.com/

I am not as familiar with this company so just added it for a reference.

[wedicotrucker]

This is what I use on my truck to operate the sound unite, as well as to turn the marz lites on my head ach rack on and off.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCJD8&P=7

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/bulsit/opening/43c97b8d.jpg

[rapko]

Dest all the lights from the MFU kit plug directly into the MFU so using them without the MFU would be difficult unless you're talking about getting the older light kit...if that's the case, I would think you'd still be able to control light function with the remote.

[dest]

I didnt realise the MFU kit included lights!
I was planning to eventually get an MFU anyway, so I guess Id just be better of getting this in the first place?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/56511-TAMIYA-1-14-RC-Truck-Multi-Function-Control-Unit_W0QQitemZ130060661639QQihZ003QQcategoryZ2565Q QtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

[rapko]

yes dest, the MFU has the ESC, vibration, and ALL THE LIGHTS YOU NEED! LOL. Good thing this is all cleared up or else you would have been kicking yourself for spending all that extra money.

[dest]

Excellent.
Time to get saving... I had a feeling this was going to be expensive LOL why didnt I stick to buggies!

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Thought I'd post some recent pics of my Rig. I added 3racing rims to the tractor, traded my Flatbed trailer for a new Box trailer. Hope everyone likes
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture070.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture071.jpg

Next I plan to install several LED running lights on the trailer and installing some mudflaps on the trailer

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

[jocktheglide165]

does anyone know if this guard will work on the semis specifically the mercedes 1838LS model:
http://www.inetrc.com/store/index.cfm?action=ViewDetails&itemid=63

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Jock,

I would say no. Not without signifigant modification. Those are meant to bolt directly onto the axles of the Juggernaut. I believe GPM makes an animal/brush guard will fit the Mercedes. I'll see if i can find a pic for you. Here is one mounted up

http://tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=56909&id=14140

Here's where it can be purchased

http://www.stellamodels.net/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=76_78&products_id=2800

top notch company...have placed several orders from them. I hope this helps!

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

[mustangjoe]

All must go!! http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmustangjoeanddenise64

[jocktheglide165]

Jock,

I would say no. Not without signifigant modification. Those are meant to bolt directly onto the axles of the Juggernaut. I believe GPM makes an animal/brush guard will fit the Mercedes. I'll see if i can find a pic for you. Here is one mounted up

http://tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=56909&id=14140

Here's where it can be purchased

http://www.stellamodels.net/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=76_78&products_id=2800

top notch company...have placed several orders from them. I hope this helps!

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com
yo brad thanks bro that link will buy some off them for my mercedes truck..plan to build a brushless semi... :D

[jocktheglide165]

All must go!! http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmustangjoeanddenise64

WHY...... :confused:

[cody05]

I have a question.......If i don't use a metalic tamiya spray paint on my truck but i use a clear coat after i paint my truck will i still get a nice shiney finish? thanks cody

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Cody,

Yes you should as long as you used nice even strokes. wetsanding between coats can make the finish even smoother. Hope this helps...Be sure to post pics when yer done!

[cody05]

Cody,

Yes you should as long as you used nice even strokes. wetsanding between coats can make the finish even smoother. Hope this helps...Be sure to post pics when yer done!
do u mean wetsand between clear coats or painting? i messed up my king hauler that i painted i never put a clear coat on it well i am looking at getting a truck and trailer again off tower :D my semi is going to be painted white and green and then clear coat to shine like crazy

[awnelson]

Sanding is crucial to not having "orange peel" or grainy finishes. You should wet sand lightly between all coats to get a good finish. What happens is the lower coats get small imperfections in them and each additional coat surrounds that imperfection making it worse each time. If you lightly sand with 800 grit and water to help wash the stuff away, you will come out with something that is close to perfect. You will want to smooth out any molding marks on plastic by filling them in and sanding smooth because they will telegraph through to your top coat. When you are done with your final clear, you will need to let it cure and then use a rubbing or polishing compound to take any bumps out of the final clearcoat. That is the only way that you will ever get a smooth glossy finish on your vehicle.

[cody05]

thanks also anyone who has a tractor and trailer and the motorized legs can u answer this: to use the motorized legs u need another servo but were does the servo get mounted and how or does the servo get mounted ont he trailer? if possible can u show pics please..thanks cody

[Turbojoe]

The servo is mounted on the tractor and is controlled by the MFCU on mine. It's for hitching, unhitching and leg control. There is a micro switch that is activated by the servo to run the legs up or down. You can also run the legs manually with a 3 position switch that is part of the leg package.


Joe

[cody05]

The servo is mounted on the tractor and is controlled by the MFCU on mine. It's for hitching, unhitching and leg control. There is a micro switch that is activated by the servo to run the legs up or down. You can also run the legs manually with a 3 position switch that is part of the leg package.


Joe
were on the tractor is the servo mounted?
will i need a servo extension? btw i have a king hauler

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

The servo for the 5th wheel goes under a plate that comes with the leg kit. It mounts in front of the 5th wheel. Depending on where you mounted your receiver you may or may not need an extension. I did not need them for mine as my servo leads are pretty long because my radio was originally designed for a plane converted to ground. I think plane servos have longer wires.

[cody05]

Hey everyone i got a Ford Aeromax coming......and the flatbed trailer and mfu coming from mustangjoe :D i got to get some stuff like paint radio legs lights ect from tower. Also i have one question on my king hauler the first rear end is slipping inside the plastic housing but it does it only when its in first gear and on carpet. i have teared it apart and looked at everything and its fine the the truck on the carpet should still move in first gear shouldn't it? Also does the tamiya flatbed come with grease? thanks cody

[kinghaulerusa]

hi all im a newbie i am thinking of getting a knight hauler or a ford aeromax and a 6 channle remote plus mfu any tips would be helpful thanks kinghaulerusa

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

King,

What kind of tips are you looking for? I have a Knight Hauler and used to own an Aeromax which I sold to buy my MFU. I also have a 6 channel Futaba Skyport. Scroll thru this thread and you'll see pics of mine.

Cody,

Congrats on the new purchases. By slipping do you mean the wheels are not spinning? Are you sure the drive cup is tight on the pinion shaft?

[cody05]

King,

What kind of tips are you looking for? I have a Knight Hauler and used to own an Aeromax which I sold to buy my MFU. I also have a 6 channel Futaba Skyport. Scroll thru this thread and you'll see pics of mine.

Cody,

Congrats on the new purchases. By slipping do you mean the wheels are not spinning? Are you sure the drive cup is tight on the pinion shaft?
yes in the first rear end it will slip inside the plastic housing...were the drive shaft connets to the rear that has some movement but not enough to cause the slipping

[kinghaulerusa]

hello all i was wondering if anyone was selling any the truck kit thanks. kinghaulerusa

[kinghaulerusa]

is there anyway i can just order the two rear and the front axles and wheels and tires thanks kinghaulerusa

[wedicotrucker]

is there anyway i can just order the two rear and the front axles and wheels and tires thanks kinghaulerusa


your best bet would be ebay.

Another option might be wedico. As wedico sells there trucks as components.
There a little more pricy, but another option to think abought.

http://www.gardentrucking.com/products.tpl?cart=11706828166022586

[blurr95]

hey kinghaulerusa i sent you a pm about an aremax that i have for sale let me know if you are intereseted, thanks jason

[kinghaulerusa]

thank you but i cant aford the hole thing at once i only have the money for just the truck thanks kinghaulerusa

[blurr95]

not a problem, i just thought i would offer. these things are expensive,but not disappointing at all, thanks jason

[cody05]

anyone know who can make decals? ok i work for senica interstate towing and i am painting my aeromax the same colors as our trucks but the lettering who can make them for me? the guy that letters out trucks do u think he might be able to make them?

[awnelson]

Try looking for ink jet water-slip paper. You can print and scale anything to your heart's delight.

[cody05]

whats ink jet water slip paper? but can i stick the decals on the truck and will they actually stay?

[wedicotrucker]

Just found out to day there will be a mini truck show held at scottsdale's West World located in Scottdale AZ. The show will take place March 17th and 18th '07. Make it if you can.

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Thought I'd throw up some new pics of the rig. Dont think I've shown it with the box trailer yet...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture121.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture127.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture126.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture125.jpg

[dmkelly]

Liking the painted box trailer - I'm considering spraying my stock trailer myself.
Are those flourescent stickers or lED's you have round the sides? Where did you find them?

Daz

[cody05]

Thought I'd throw up some new pics of the rig. Dont think I've shown it with the box trailer yet...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture121.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture127.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture126.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture125.jpg
cool truck what did u use to letter the truck and trailer?

[awnelson]

Cody, sorry for not replying any sooner.

The stuff I was referring to was Detail Master from Precision Model Products. It's a sheet that you can print with an inkjet printer, let it dry and then cut out the decals. You wet them until they release from the backing paper and then you slide them into place on your model. They are basically a clear membrane that you print on and attach like a sticker, only the backing becomes invisible as it dries.

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

The decals were made by a good buddy of mine Jeff.

The DOT reflective tape came from Ric at PMD. Here is the link
http://gardentrucking.com/products2.tpl?action=search&cart=11728284268848090&wording=[wording]&eqCATEGORYdatarq=Supplies&eqMAJORCATEGORYdatarq=products&Titlesumm=t&Titlesort=1&max=5

I hope the info helps out.

[dmkelly]

MonsterBeetleGuy, Thanks for that link, I'll check it out.

BTW does anyone have the Yale 1:16 FLT? What's the build quality like and how would it look against a 1:14 knight hauler box of flat bed trailer?

Regards,

Daz

[dmkelly]

Another Newbie question please guys..
I'm running a knight hauler with the full MFU etc and a Futaba Skysport 4ch transmitter.
It's all set up as per the multifunction manual with throttle and gear shifting on the left stick - everything working ok.

My problem is shifting gear.
With the left stick centred and pushed forward, i appear to be in 2nd gear.
Move the stick left, hold it left and then forward, it holds 1st.
Move stick right, hold it right and then forward, it holds 3rd.

Whenever I allow the stick to spring back to the centre (maintaining throttle however), it returns to 2nd gear.

Is this correct that the servo on gearbox always returns back to 2nd?

It's kind of awkward having to kept the stick deflected left / or right to maintain first or third.

Your help appreciated.

Daz

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

That's how the shifting is supposed to be. Kind of a pain. Some times a shift gate on the left stick helps. My left stick on skyport 6 isnt spring loaded up and down only left and right as it was a air frequency that was converted over. You just have to get used to it.

Yes I do have the Yale forklift. It's pretty scale and functions decent for the amount that I paid for it ($17). Doesnt turn real well, but lifts pretty good. I'll see if i can get some pics posted for you in the next day or two.

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

[dmkelly]

Thanks for clearing that up Brad,

Still a little confused as to how a shift gate would help - If I'm not mistaken they are a cross-shaped template you attach over the left stick. Wouldn't that mean you can only move the stick in the four axis only - i.e you couldn't push the stick to say 11'oclock (to go full throttle in 1st).

If I fitted such a shift gate I'd be stuck in 2nd gear all the time - or is that the whole point?

Look forward to seeing your pics of the FLT

Daz

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Daz,

Using the shift gate would be more beneficial to your transmission. Less stress on it while shifting. Much like driving a 1:1...letting off gas...pushing in clutch...shifting...then back on the gas. With the gate you still have full function of all the gears. It just makes for better alignment of shifting. Here is a link to what one looks like. They are made from a variety of materials...carbon fiber...aluminum..etc.

http://cgi.ebay.com/GRAPHITE-STICK-SHIFT-GATE-TAMIYA-TRACTOR-TRUCK-FUTABA_W0QQitemZ130084579715QQihZ003QQcategoryZ440 28QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item1 30084579715

I hope I didnt confuse you more.

Brad

[dmkelly]

Thanks Mate,

Got that cleared up - Think I'll get one as recommended.

Enjoy your weekend.

Daz

[cody05]

Cody, sorry for not replying any sooner.

The stuff I was referring to was Detail Master from Precision Model Products. It's a sheet that you can print with an inkjet printer, let it dry and then cut out the decals. You wet them until they release from the backing paper and then you slide them into place on your model. They are basically a clear membrane that you print on and attach like a sticker, only the backing becomes invisible as it dries.
Can the Decal master be applied on light and dark colors of the truck?

thank cody

[awnelson]

Since you can't print white, you will most likely have to use a backer decal under graphics on dark backgrounds. If you are wanting that, go to Office Depot and buy printable bumper sticker material. You will have to spray clear over either one to seal it.

[nztrucker]

Hi Guys new member have tamiya king hauler and box trailer for 12 yrs just bought a 2nd hand tractor and trailer unit going to rebuild it with all the xtras i can find(plenty lights,mfu, alloy rims ect;)and have a go at building B train trailers if i can find another 2nd hand tamiya box trailer to cut up all ideas and coments welcome thanks

[bananarama]

dmkelly: You can open up your radio and remove the spring for the shift stick, you can put that spring on the throttle instead if you like. I have done that on all my Futaba tx:s. That and a shiftgate really helps keeping the truck in gear.

Try opening up the radio and you'll see it's pretty straightforward how to do it.

Janne.

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Here's the pics of my forklift with the rig...not great but passes the time. I dont have a flatbed anymore other than a Bruder dropdeck and it's too short as is...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture133.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture135.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture137.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture138.jpg

[dmkelly]

Thanks Bananarama,

I've ordred a shift gate from Fusion Models in the UK, so expect delivery soon.

I'll have a look inside the tranny like you say and alter the spring and give it a try.

Daz

[dmkelly]

Hey Brad,

Thanks for posting those photo's.

The forklift looks pretty good and more or less to scale against your box trailer. I simply can't afford a Linde FLT so the Yale looks like the one for me.

I too only have a box trailer, but am looking to pick up a flat-bed on ebay. I'd prefer one a bit longer than the standard Tamiya so if I pick one up cheap I might have the balls to cut it up and lengthen it!

I noticed you don't have the mud guards on your trailer - it actually looks quite good without them.

PS Took my rig outside for the first time earlier - It absolutely flies in third gear ! Guess you have to be carefull not to roll it over......

Daz

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

No problem Daz...I had a Flatbed, but like you I found it to be way too short. Part of the reason for going with the box trailer. So I traded it to a buddy in Brazil for a NIB Box Trailer. My flatbed had a few mods too it so was an even trade...There is a guy on garden truckings board that extended the stock flatbed and it looks very good! Here is a link

http://www.gardentrucking.com/Yabb/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=202;action=display;num=1172716550

He also spread the axles and made the front a liftable one as well...I really like how it turned out.

I decided to leave the mudguards off my trailer as not too many run them in the US. Looks cleaner to me. Let me know if i can be of anymore help...

[medavis2]

MonsterbeetleGuy, I bought one of those Yale forklifts and it doesn't work unless radio is right next to it. Sounds like you got one that works OK. I need to fiddle with mine to see if I can get it to work better. At least it was less then $20.. Mike

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Mines the same way Mike...But since the Robbe Linde one is like $600 i'll deal with it...

Brad
bandmswisher@aol.com

[medavis2]

Than's how I feel about it. I think I am going to made mine wired so I don't have to be right by it all the time. Takes the fun out of it. Mike

[dmkelly]

Hi All,

Has anyone ever tried to modify a semi -box trailer to make a flat bed that looks more 1:1 for european tractor units?

My modelling skills are pretty poor when it comes to scratch building but I fancied kit bashing a semi box kit.

I just thought this might be a little easier than extending the existing flat bed kit, as all the parts are there already.....

Your comments appreciated.

Daz

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

I think it can be done and has. The length of the box trailer is better I think. The stock flatbed is too short. I dont think it would be too hard to modify the box as I've built two of them.

[dmkelly]

Thanks Brad,

Did you leave the side rails in around the deck perimeter? Wondered what they looked like with just an open groove.

Did you simply cut a piece of timber to replace the plastic deck?

If you could post photo's sometime, that would be great.

Thanks,

Daz

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Daz,

I havent converted a box to a flatbed yet. Just built the two box trailers stock, but it doesnt look like it would take much to convert it over. A new wood floor would be in order too but nothing a trip to the LHS wouldnt fix...

Brad

[cody05]

Has Anyone Ever put a VG6000 in A tamiya semi?
I need to know how u setup the input on the receiver

thanks cody

[dmkelly]

Hi Guys,

Just thought I'd update you on the FLT. I did buy one of the Yale models (like Brad's) and to be honest you were all spot on with the description - it's more or less in scale with the Tamiya rigs (it's 1/16 I think) and is a bit of fun for a while.

I didn't experience any radio range issues but the cord that operates the forks is very temperamental leading to jams and tangles quite frequently. Also it certainly wouldn't set any land speed records and struggles on anything other than flat smooth surfaces.

If you can find one cheap from ebay then go for it.

Since then I managed to pick up a second hand Linde H40 (think they were made by Dickie?) which looks the business and is much more reliable. It was only 20USD so a massive saving on the Robbe Linde H50 !!! It still uses a cord & pulley system but is much more reliable and robust. I think the Robbe uses a belt or chain set up.

If you see one around I would definately recommend you get one. I now seem to be spending my spare time making model pallets and loadsto move around. If anyone knows of someone who makes pallets etc then I'd appreciate it if they passed on some contact details. Robbe do an accesories pack for the H50 but and nearly 50GBP it's a bit steep.

I'll try and post some pics soon.

[cody05]

Has Anyone Ever put an airtronics VG6000 in A tamiya semi?
I need to know how u setup the input on the receiver

thanks cody

[dmkelly]

Sorry Cody,
Read your question the other week - sorry I can't help.

If you haven't got the manual, maybe it will help?
www.airtronics.net/VG6000%20Manual.pdf

Good Luck

Daz

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

I got bored today...Been doing a lot of work on all of my RC's thanks to a 5 day weekend from work. So I thought I'd give my trailer a little love. First off I put some of my "Company" logos on the rear door, then put the reflective tape on the upper corners of doors. Next I mounted some mudflaps. These trailers come stock with some ugly chrome fenders, but no mudflaps. I had some flap mounts from a King Hauler, so I made the flaps out of some 2mm foam sheets I got at my local Wal-mart for $.33 for an 8x11 sheet. Then added the naked lady decals my buddy Jeff cut up for me...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture176.jpg
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[wedicotrucker]

Has Anyone Ever put an airtronics VG6000 in A tamiya semi?
I need to know how u setup the input on the receiver

thanks cody


Cody, I dont have a tamiya hualr, but I do have this radio in most of my wedico trucks. I love this radio.

In my trucks I run the follwing:
3 pistion togle sitch = 3 speed tranny

Right stick left/right = steering

Right stick up/down = throtle

left stick right/left = sound unite on/off and air horn

Left stick up/down on dump truck operates the dump bed up/down hyrolics/hauler's trailer funtions

2 way togle on my heavy hauler = strobe lites on/off

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Boy this forum is slow!!!

Well I fitted the smooth side panels I had a buddy cut for me. All I had to do was notch the corners to fit the box framerails. They turned out rather nicely I think. I got my LED's the other day so I might try mounting them when I'm off the next 2 days. Then I'll have to paint the panels and re-apply some new vinyl...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture192.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture193.jpg
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[dmkelly]

Hey Brad,
Liking the smooth side panels, is this a new trailer ? Surely you didn't get bored with the S&S truckin livery so soon.....?

Are you putting some LED's down the frame rails then?

Keep us updated of the progress.

Daz

[dmkelly]

A quick question,

Has anyone got any experience of the new Scania R470 Highline yet? I'm considering a purchase.

I heard somewhere that there was a full option box kit with fully ballraced and MFU, but can't source it anywhere.

Thanks Guys,

Daz

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Daz,

This is the same trailer, just with the new panels. I have a buddy that cuts me the vinyl decals. Just gotta get him to find the time to do it. I'm not tired of it, just didnt care for the ribbed panels. Plus the vinyl wont sit flat on the ribs. I plan on running the LED's along the top and bottom rails..about 7 or 8 on each of the 4 rails, then 5 red ones along the rear top and 5 along the front top rail...Now to just start drilling and soldering...


For the Scania, check www.stellamodels.net. From what I hear it's only available in Japan.

I thought I saw one there recently contact them via email. They are very helpful. I've ordered from them before and service has been flawless...

Brad

[dmkelly]

Thanks Brad,

The new trailer sounds good - will you run the rail lights from a separate power source or use the tamiya mfu?

I'll check out stellamodels.

Daz

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

yeah the lights will be powered by a separate unit and switch. I dont wanna overload the MFU...Costs too much..I should be able to use the 4AA receiver pack that came with my Skyport 6 radio...I'll keep you posted!

Brad

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

I got my new smooth panels on and painted and also bought the matching 3racing rims for my trailer. I'm just waiting on my vinyl guy to send some new company logos for the trailer...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture024.jpg
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[peterj2083]

Hi, maybe I can assist you,I have an Aeromax tractor,with the electrical system fitted, gear shift servo, and trailer servo, also. I have fitted all ball bearings ,yes even to the 3 speed gearbox. I am disabled and cannot drive it, so it has had , no more than 200 metres running. It comes with a Futaba 4 channel radio, the assembly manual, and I have the manual for the latest MFU. all the lights are operational. PeterJ. My email is, pjarrett1@bigpond.com

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

assist who Peter?

Brad

[cody05]

hey question ok i setup up my truck so that u steer and throttle of right stick shift on toggle switch and then ur lights, legs, horns are on left stick well i thought i had the problem fixed and the legs would work but they dont you have to switch the mfu on to the no lights or sound mode just were u can drive the truck to get the legs to work i am so frustrated with this i never reprogrammed the mfu after i switch all the servos to diff channels do i have to program it diff from the manual?? thanks cody

[awnelson]

When you guys use "air" radios, do you have to convert them or do you just use them as purchased. I would like to buy a radio to control my HighLift and then a semi when I get one and need a little help with it. If I use DSM or Spread Spectrum radios, do they offer any better signal accuracy than FM or will they need to be converted to ground frequency as well. I also have a module out of my M8(Airtronics) and would like to know if that could be used in the plane radio and then use a ground receiver? Any help would be appreciated.

[cody05]

Hey i need help i still can't get my motorized legs to work off the radio and i tried several different setups anyone got any ideas? thanks cody

p.s. i explained what i am talking about in the previous post

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

cody,

Do you have your radio set up the way the Tamiya manual suggest? I know a lot of guys play around with the channels and it will affect which stick movements and trim slides to activate the legs. Let me look at how my Knight Hauler is set up. I can't remember right off hand as I dont take my cab off all that often since it's all set up.

How many channels is your receiver?

[cody05]

i have 6 channels with one battery slot on it my radio is programed almost like the book the only thing different is the throttle is left to right and the shifting is up and done i programed it exactly like it is in the book

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

if you swap the 2 channels that your shift and throttle servos on your receiver you should be good to go. To activate the trailer legs your left stick has to be centered, then the trim lever below it moved to the right. Push the left stick fully to the right and release and marker lights should flash one time. Next you just move the right stick down partially should lower the legs...all the way down should raise them. Pushing it up will unlock the 5th wheel.

The MFU functions take some time to get used to. I had mine almost 8 months before I figured out out to shut it down from the remote. Luckily I can run it in my basement so I can practice even if the weather is bad outside. Keep us posted!

Brad

[cody05]

ok i found something out i bet not many people knew how to do :p ok i switched the two around reprogrammed it and it work then i switch the same two back to how i wanted it and i DID NOT have to reprogram it and the legs still work :D just had to be smarter than the radio

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Glad to hear cody

[GRUNDIG415]

where are the pics?

[cody05]

on my camera lol as soon as i can get some time i will put them up but working 12 hours days its hard to do that

[GRUNDIG415]

cool

[Longarm]

Hello All,

I recently made several purchases off of e-bay and am happy to say I am the proud owner of a King Hauler.....still to be built. I have completed building the Tamiya flat bed trailer outside of installing the wooden planks. Not sure if I want to get the remote trailer legs or not. I have the Multi Function unit and have only begun to figure it out. For the moment I do not have my radio set up rpoperly and that will be a job all by itself. I purchased the Futaba 6 channel 2.4 FASST system. I will post a few pics later on.:cool:

[GRUNDIG415]

show pics

[Longarm]

show pics


Plan to do so....been real busy with medical stuff. I have the majority of the chassis built and will snap a few of that. I want to take my time with the body and make a few minor mods....which I have never done. Like the name you have....are you from Deutschland???

[GRUNDIG415]

yes i am....thanks

[Longarm]

yes i am....thanks

PM out to you.:cool:

[cody05]

question i have a ford aeromax that i am still not done with lol any ways i have everything on my truck except the body and not all the lights are plugged into the mfu i am driving my truck the truck will go and then all of a sudden shut itself off and it doesn't seem like interference does everything have to be plugged into the mfu for the truck to function properly?

thanks cody

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Cody,

Is the battery pack that you are using fully charged? I know mine will start doing that when the MFU detects less than optimal voltage to power it. I never tried running mine without everything installed. That could be your issue as well. Try hooking everything up and go from there!

Brad

[cody05]

ok thanks another question how did you guys pass the bulb through the chrome plastic piece on the roof lamp? because the bulb does not fit how the book shows to pass it

[anharan32]

hello every one!!!! im looking to purchase a r/c truck complete!:

[cody05]

how did you guys pass the bulb through the chrome plastic piece on the roof lamp? because the bulb does not fit how the book shows to pass it

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Cody,

I dont remember how the lights mount in the cab lights as it's been a while since I had my Aeromax. Is enlarging the hole in them an option? I think with the old style light kit the wires were threaded thru first then you connected them all once they were thru the light housing and top of the cab. This really isnt an option with the MFU as they are all connected and have plugs on them.

Since the Aeromax was a later kit modifications will have to be made as I do believe I believe the MFU was designed to fit the Knight Hauler, especially the big speaker box.

I hope this helps....

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Well my buddy Rod drove in from PA this weekend and delivered my new Flatbed trailer. I added the light kit and the aluminum rims from my Box trailer. I am overly impressed the the quality and fit and finish of this trailer.

We attended the Toy show in Indy on Saturday and really enjoyed ourselves. I believe Rod more than I but was all good. We got to meet some great people and saw some amazing rigs.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture111-1.jpg
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[GRUNDIG415]

show pics!

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

I have about 40 pics I'll upload to an album and post the link here.

Brad

[GRUNDIG415]

thanks a bunch

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Here's the pics I took of the Toy & Construction Show in Indianapolis this past weekend...

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Indy%20Show%20pics/

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Well after driving my truck at the toy show mini city I decided it needed to be slowed down. I worked out a trade for my buddy Rod's tranny with a 4:1 Great Planes GD600 gear reduction. He did most of the hard part by fitting the reduction to the Tranny. I just fitted it to fit my truck. I had to notch a crossmember...move the battery tray to under the body...remove the large speaker box and put the smaller one and remount the vibration unit. I used a TMaxx driveshaft to hook to the rear axle.

The result is a much more controllable unit for general running especially in reverse. Here are a few pics of the result...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture003-5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture002-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture001-4.jpg

[Marcel M]

Hi Sir,
I had the same problem and It took me a while to figure out why.
It happens the Tamiya MFU has the speed control mixed with the gear shift .
So if you try to draw too much current from the battery in low gear it shut it down.
The speed control works more or less like that:
60%, 80 and 100% of the available electric power related to the slow normal and over drive or 3rd gear.
If you try to drive up hill in height gear it might shut your MFU down due to the circuit over load .
I really don't think it is a good design. I set up mine in a way the gear shift
( the actual mechanical ) gear shift is a separate channel than the mixed one connected to the sound unit.
Sounds weird but it works fine.
thanks

[Aussie Trucker]

Check Out RoadTrain record
Feel free to browse my photbucket site too,lol :)

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/AussieTrucker/th_RoadtRecord-1.jpg (http://s117.photobucket.com/albums/o72/AussieTrucker/?action=view&current=RoadtRecord-1.flv)

Catch Ya
Steve

[sledgehammerman]

Does anyone know of anyone who has built a mass transit (city) bus on a tamiya 1/14 scale chassis. any bus for that matter. i checked youtube and i saw a transit bus under (rc bus) search but it was a custom job. why is it that almost all of the best scale vehicles are made and sold in germany? http://www.rcmodeltrucks.be//modellen/peter%20De%20Lijn/bussen/delijn/mopebude07.JPG

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

I thought I'd show some pics of my latest project...I'm trying to turn it into a Peterbilt.

Here are some pics of how I received it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture222-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture224.jpg
After some body work...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture230.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture231.jpg
After some more body work and fresh paint and a few more custom made mods...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture261.jpg
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[VolvoRich]

Anyone know of a good write-up for building a dolly to make a train? Pics would be good too.

Thanks

[GRUNDIG415]

any new trucks lately?

[duane]

http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg255/duane500/can you guys tell me wat you think of this truck it is my first one ever done would like our coments please

http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg255/duane500/

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Looks great Duane..I'm not much for the airhorns on his sleeper that's just me..How do you like it...I love my Knight...do you have the MFU?

[cody05]

http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg255/duane500/can you guys tell me wat you think of this truck it is my first one ever done would like our coments please

http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg255/duane500/

Sweet truck man i like that color. someday i need to get my new truck up on here!

cody

[boone722]

I am helping my bro put a king hauler together now.It's a nice kit.We will have some ? We will need some help.
Thanks

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

I made some new framerails for the king hauler to replace the ones that had been cut and spliced together....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Feb0219.jpg
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[duane]

no dont have mfu yet might get one later just building a trailer for it now should be finished in next few weeks will post more pics when it is finished.

[duane]

does any one know of any other truck forums as i cant seem to find any

[boone722]

I am building the king hauler kit.And was wondering what ESC you guy's use.It's going to be useing the 540 stock motor for now.Any Ideas would be great.Thanks In advance. :cool:

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

Duane...Check out the Garden Trucking forum...

http://www.gardentrucking.com/yabb/cgi-bin/yabb/yabb.pl

Lots of nice rigs there...both Tamiya and Wedico...Plus if you go to www.gardentrucking you can find custom accessories for your rig...

[fun4ej]

Does anyone know where to get leaf springs like in this pic? I'm looking for 4 springs.

thanks!
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/fun4ej/ThunderCat%2031/leafspring.jpg

[MonsterBeetleGuy]

I thought I'd throw up some new shots of the King as just got a new camera and wanted to test it out. I made a few changes...I 45'd the pipes...added new battery boxes, tanks, 1/4 fenders and mounted new mudflaps. I've also installed the Tamiya light kit. I just need to tidy that up and figure out a rear light panel.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/monsterbeetleguy/Picture004-4.jpg
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[ja52999]

Hey Brad... that you with that SWEET looking green Pete?? LOL. Since I am new here I may as well post a couple of pics of my work as well:
Here is my Knight Hauler and flatbed. Truck has full aluminums, bearings, light kit, additional lighting, S/S hardware, animal guard and fan cooled motor. Trailer has full aluminums, bearings, lighting and is otherwise stock.
We build hardwood pallets and crates, custom flatbed and van trailers, and lots of custom parts. Check us out at http://www.mwmodeltrucking.com/forum
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n223/ja52999/Truck038.jpg
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[aeroboss]

hi guys
I'm new to your forum and looking for some help
I need a knight for a trade show in june
I won't have time to build my own so I'm looking to buy one preassembled
any ideas?

[ja52999]

Hey- I am sending you and email and PM about your request.

[derailedagain]

hi all
i recently jumped into the RC trucks
man! i love it!
i got my first truck which is an aeromax
it's built and runs great
it's set up only 2 channels right now but i'm saving up for a 4 ch and MFU
i'm going all out with my rigs
i also got a wrecked aeromax without body and a wrecked van trailer
i fixed up the trailer and it's now a flatbed which now has tail lights
the wrecked aeromax is also repaired bit i need the driveshaft and coupling that goes onto the transmission
anybody got a spare driveshaft and coupling as well as tail light lenses?
hehe


glenn

[jrventurekid]

Hello everyone,

Its been a looong time since I last posted here! I really wish I had the time to go back and read all the posts and catch up, but that's the exact reason I haven't been around in the last year or two: time. Too much playing with cameras and helicopters have taken up alot of my time, so I haven't been playing with my Knight Hauler as much.

But I have been playing with it alot here lately because my cousin bought one! His is the black KH with the Tamiya triple axle reefer trailer. He's also put some green LED strips underneath.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h259/nstampede002/DSC_0147a.jpg

Just a question though, I have the full set of oil shocks from Tamiya for my truck, but have not mounted them yet... Does the shock body actually face downward like the directions say? That seemed a little odd to me... Even if you bleed them, that makes for air bubbles at the top when they are fully extended, and of course, no oil/air bubbles = no dampening.... Any ideas?

Also, anyone running a Spektrum/2.4GHz setup on one of these trucks yet? Any issues with the MFCU if you do that swap? I'm seriously considering it (trying to get all my toys on one radio! :D )...

I'm going to try to stick around for a while now... I have a couple more things I want to do to mine as well--hopefully in the near future!

As always, nice looking rigs here everyone! Keep it up! :cool:

Josh

[C5R-Racing]

just a peek on what i have going on


http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/CW2FAST/mbframe2.jpg

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/CW2FAST/mbframe3.jpg

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/CW2FAST/mbframe4.jpg

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/CW2FAST/mbframe1.jpg


there is more to come. I didn't think it would take so long to build one of these things. :)

[dabait]

Hey,

I've really enjoyed the trucks, but I've moved on to other hobbies... plus there's this marriage thing coming up in a month... so, time to move on.

I've got a small collection of Tamiya trucks that I'm looking to part with... I will NOT ship, so the only way this will work is if the person is relatively close. I'm in the Sacramento area but make my way down to the San Jose area occasionally. I'd really like to see these go to true enthusiasts, but I can't really control that.

I've got a Globeliner, Volvo, MB Box truck... and a Knight Hauler + Van that I might be persuaded to part with.

Please PM me with what you're interested in and we can work out the details from there.

[GRUNDIG415]

nice.....

[glorydays24]

:driving:Does anyone have any of tamiya's big rigs?
I'm looking to buy either a Ford Aeromax or a King Hauler, but I don't know which one.
Can anyone help me??? :confused:

[glorydays24]

Hello driver,I have a Ford Aeromax, a Globe Liner, and a Knight Hauler. They are all pretty nice. I use to have a King Hauler and it was pretty nice also. I stretched the frame on the Globe Liner 5 Inches. And I stretched my Knight Hauler to where it is 31 and 1/2 inches long. And for the trailer behind it, I took a box trailer stretched it to 42 and 1/2 inches. If you need help or questions, please let me know...later driver and good luck. P.S. I made the box trailer into a 6 axle flatbed and the truck I added a third drive axle.

[rowmac]

Hello Everyone,
I'm new to everything! New to RC, new to building model semi trucks, and new to programming the radio controller. I just built the Volvo Globetrotter, Scania Highline, Flatbed Trailer and Tanker Trailer, a lot of work to take one in one month as Christmas presents. I'm so impressed with the Tamiya kits and MFU, but I have no idea how to sync my Futaba 4EX with all the functions of the MFU. I would like to be able to start-up and shutdown the trucks remotely and turn the lights on and off remotely, but have been unable to figure it out. Can anyone help me out here?
Also, is there anyone on here in the Seattle area?
Thank you
Rowan