tamiya tractor trailer kits

[maX energ]

now i see why you people use more channels...ha i saw this thing on the husky builders site where you plug this control panel in your receiver and you wire this button panel to the transmitter and you can use 8 things on 1 channel....(they have a 16 function too) it would be perfect for lights because it holds the position or you can program it...if i were to get that then i could do some many things!...here check it out

http://www.modeltrucks.net/funcon.htm

[maX energ]

whoa on ebay i found these king hauler nock-offs haha pretty funny stuff

[dabait]

Ohhhh... those are pretty cheesy. I looked wondering if maybe they could be a cheap source of parts, but they look like they'd only be a source of CHEAP junk. I wonder if even the cab body could be useful.

One of the seller's other items is an RC car, and they show a photo in the retail packaging. The manufacturing logo is clearly a Tamiya rip-off, meant to trick the uninformed buyer.

[maX energ]

haha oh man...hah like i was reading the info about it ....it has a trailer too hah..and like it steers clear of any thing stating that this may be a knock off..ha

[wedicotrucker]

I've seen tose on ebay as well, I know that tamiya does have a QD (Quick Drive) race style rig that sells for around $120 bucks. that is what I thought this was. But the more I look at them I doent think it is.

[kruzn]

Can someone please advise the number for the parts bag that includes the chrome air horns found in the King Hauler or Globeliner kits? Or a source for aftermarket horns?

TIA!
Kruzn

[dabait]

Originally posted by kruzn
Can someone please advise the number for the parts bag that includes the chrome air horns found in the King Hauler or Globeliner kits? Or a source for aftermarket horns?

TIA!
Kruzn

If someone doesn't answer your question first, I will look up the information when I get home from work tonight.

[maX energ]

The horns are on the H plastic tree but...your gonna need to order 2 (this plastic tree also has the gas tanks, steps, turn signal housings, location lights and other stuff.

[maX energ]

also.. truckmodellsport.de carries after market ones..but its in german and it may be a hassle to order

[maX energ]

any one have an idea how to make reverse lights? im pretty sure the euro trucks have differnt "euro" style tail lights that have a clear lense? can any body help me with that? and what sould i do with the location lights? im pretty sure the 1850L van truck doesnt have the lense's so i think i may use them as cabin lights or inside the van on the back...i dunno i cant wait until x-mas.....ugh..maybe ill have to work for this one like i did for ALL of my king hauler..:rolleyes: it was worth it.:)

[maX energ]

nevermind...i found pics on tamiyaclub.com ..the best tamiya site...EVER.ha

[Chase023]

Wow.. I never knew a Tamiya Tractor Truck forum/thread was around..
I must say that some of you have some sweet Tractor Trucks.. All the pictures are cool.

I recently got me the Tamiya Ford Aeromax Metallic Chrome Edition.
Here is my addition to the forum. I posted it in the wrong thread earlier..
I just got done building it. Now I have to get me the multi-function Unit which will add lights, blinkers, sounds and all the goodies. I probably need a trailer but which one? Hmmm.. need a ton of other upgrades like the motorized support legs and all that..

I hope you enjoy the pics.

http://home.pacbell.net/jaysim23/Tamiya_Ford_Aeromax_Metallic_Edition_.JPG

I was gonna buy the Futaba 4VWD attack 4 channel controller but decided to buy the Futaba 9CAP ground version for more versatility to control this sweet rig, but don't know how I can use all 8-9 channels but I guess I will find out.

http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/futj89-2.jpg

Well if anyone is wondering about a pistol grip transmitter that has more than 3 channels, I only found one. The Mulitplex Car Profi 707. It has 7 channels. I am gonna buy this to control my custom Juggernaut2.

By the way I read earlier that someone uses the 9CAP to control their rig as well. What do you use to control your throttle? Do you use the left stick or right stick?? Do you use the stick to shift gears or do you use one of the 3 position switches??

Anyone tried using the Kyosho Magnetic Mayhems in their Tamiya Rigs?? I currently have it in and it took some modifying and shaving the top of the motor to get it to fit properly and still it is a tight fit. How does the Magnetic Mayhem compare to the LRP Truck puller motors? Anyone know the RPM range torque rating of the Mag Mayhems at 7.2 volts??

Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.. thx

[maX energ]

wow thats a pretty truck!! :D about the transmitter..i dont have that model i have a futaba skysport (75mhz) i use the left stick for steering all the way up (it doesnt have sprigns to return it..it like clicks like the trim knobs) when i pull the left stick down it sounds the horn...
on the right stick i have it set for fowards and backwards is foward and reverse and when it moves side to side it determines the gear..all the way to the left, 1st, middle is 2nd and all the way to the right is 3rd..
i like it this way because its similar to a real truck..you use your left hand to steer and you pull your left hand down to sound the air horn...and so on..
im gonna get a shift gate for my radio though.. BUT...I wish i had a futaba F-14 radio...i dunno if you can buy them hear..but i was at a parade today and some guy was drivign some radio controlled sparky thing and like he had a F-14 radio and i was like!?! WHOA!! where's you get that and he said it came with the kit...i was like...darn.

[wedicotrucker]

If your in the U.S you can get them, but it has a differant name, "robbe" still a futaba radio, just diff name plate to sell to U.S maket. you can buy only an 8 chanel system, but you can up grade it to have more than 150 working function. and no thats not a typo :)

[maX energ]

i heard 163 functions hah...i knew they where called robbe (they also make trucks) (THEY MAKE A SCANIA!!!! ..i love scania trucks..)
well anyways...i gotta find a place that sells them...

[wedicotrucker]

go to www.gardentrucking.com they have them in stock. and ship out fast. they can get them to you in side a week from order date.
when you go to there site go to product listing, then go to the radio icon. its $350.00 bucks but well worth the investment if you need more than just 8 or 9 funtions

[dabait]

I ran my Knight Hauler and van trailer around quite a bit today and had some issues with the MFU and a NiMH pack I was using.

The MFU really seems to be voltage sensitive, and the NiMH's weren't able to supply enough voltage or current when under load. The MFU would cycle through the shut-down sequence, and then fire right back up again.

This was a 3000Mah NiMH pack. I also ran two NiCD packs... 1700's or so. They seemed fine... even when run pretty low, they weren't causing this kind of problem. I run the 3000 NiMH pack all the time in my Hummer, and can get 45-60 minute run times... I guess the semi just demands too much.

Now... I want the aluminum wheels and the motorized support legs... and the trailer lighting kit (might make my own)... and maybe a bearing upgrade too.

That chrome Aeromax is very impressive... when did Tamiya produce those? Can you order the cab pieces separately?

[maX energ]

both the chrome aero-max and the chrome king haulers are very nice...and for ordering them seperate...i doubt it..they are "special edition" so there probly not in stock, or being made... i guess you could call tamiya and ask cause im not sure.

thats weird about the different batteries...i would have never have guessed...maybe running 7 cell NiMH batteries would work?...can you even use 7 cell batteries? i dunno about the knight hauler but in the king hauler you can...and i just might try to, once i get a 7 cell hump pack.

[maX energ]

oh yea, about motors...whats very torquey low rpm motor that i can buy in the us, i know about the lrp puller motor but is there an alternitive?:confused:

[wedicotrucker]

astroflight makes the best pulling motors that I am aware of, there the only motor I will use in my pulling trucks and in my rock crowling clod buster. down side is thers is only 1 hobby shop I know of that sells them, or at least the only one I have seen that carries them in stock.

[maX energ]

i found a site online that sells there motors, its a robot site...
but, the guy that owns my hobby shop thats like 10 minutes away has everysingle tamiya....he has over 450 models.....but he knows that guy that has that wild willy tamiya creations site...the one with all those reductions and that army king hauler tow truck thing...he said he can hook me up with the reductions and puller motors and stuff that he sells...he just put the MFU in a knight hauler and he says its awsome...plus he says maybe just maybe they might begin to carry those F-14 radios because i told him they were expandable to like 150 channels and he was like.."hhoollyy" ha well i gotta see, i might take a ride there tomorrow..i hope.

[1/8buggyman]

What is the website?

[maX energ]

for what?

[dabait]

Originally posted by maX energ
for what?

Probably referring to this:

"i found a site online that sells there motors, its a robot site..."

[maX energ]

oh that...

http://www.robotcombat.com/marketplace_astroflight.html

[Chase023]

Anyone know how a Kyosho Magnetic Mayhem compares to these other torquey motors??

[wedicotrucker]

I used to run those in my kyosho usa-1. veary impresive motors for being so inexpenive. they seemed to have losts of power both at low speed and at high speed. But may be to many rpm's for a rig?

[maX energ]

thats the problem most of the high torque motors have way to many rpm's...
doesnt that super sport novak brushless have a programable ESC with a motor speed limiter?...its called the sportsman function or something like that?...

[Chase023]

What is the maximum RPM a motor should have for the Semi application? No more than the stock which is about 16000, 17000 RPMs??

The Kyosho Magnetic Mayhem seems to be around 2188 RPM/V which equates to about 15000-16000 RPMs.. I have looked on many sites to find the RPM of the MM so it averages out from all the figures I have seen. So is 15000, 16000 RPMs too much for the 3 Speed Semis?

[maX energ]

yea i would say so, any where from 10,000 to 14,000 is good...even with the kit motor, 3rd gear is pretty insane...

(still on the look out for a high torque motor that puts out about 12,000 rpms at 7.2volts

[wedicotrucker]

the mayham motors I had in my usa 1 where maxing out at 23,000 rpm on my motor dyno. you may check in with Ric at garden trucking.com I think he has a Buler motor mounted to his king hauler. the motor puts out 8,000 rpms at 12v.

[wedicotrucker]

the mayham motors I had in my usa 1 where maxing out at 23,000 rpm on my motor dyno. you may check in with Ric at garden trucking.com I think he has a Buler motor mounted to his king hauler. the motor puts out 8,000 rpms at 12v.

[maX energ]

but the tamiya trucks run at only 7.2, i guess i can change it over to 12v but i think ill just stick to 12v..i dunno i still gotta look around...maybe i can gear it lower...does anyone know of any pinions that are lower that fit this?....but most likely im going to order a 4:1 gear reduction, it sits in the chassis behind the tranny and in front of the differentials..they are 130 bucks and i dont have to tear my truck apart to reach the tranny...

oh yea, does the multi-function kit have the receptical for the trailer?...

[dabait]

Seems like the "Truck-Puller" motor is the answer... much lower RPMs, much higher torque. I just wish I knew of a place to buy them.

[wedicotrucker]

r/c sport mania in phoenix AZ carries pulling motors, as they have a truck and tractor pulling track. But I doent know if they will ship out. you can find there number in r/c car action in there track derectory.

[maX energ]

thanks for the info!... maybe i can see what those people use in those tractor pull clods and things..maybe ill get one of them

[Don1Lcm]

Bruckner Hobbies has one M F U no. 56511 in stock

[maX energ]

tower has them too :D

[kruzn]

maX,
The MFU does not come with a plug or harness for the trailer lights, but there is an unused set of pins on the circuit board that look like maybe that is where the trailer lights plug in. However, there is no way to "automatically" connect the trailer lights to the tractor, you still have to manually plug the trailer harness into the back of the cab.

Kruzn

[maX energ]

thats why i didnt buy the support legs...

also...i heard that if you have the support legs then it removes the horn operation if your using a 4 channel.

[kruzn]

maX,
The trailer legs will function automatically in conjunction with the MFU. The motorized legs use their own battery source located on-board the trailer and are activated via a switch on the trailer that is operated by the action of the 5th wheel latch/unlatch servo.

So, you can have complete RC control of trailer connect and disconnect, except for the lights.

I just checked the trailer wiring and it does have a jumper harness that plugs into the MFU and provides a DIN connector for the back of the cab. Same setup as the old system.

I won't be using the trailer wiring as I am stretching the frame 5" (300" scale wheelbase) and fabricating a completely scratchbuilt working heavy recovery wrecker. It will look something like this:

http://www.millerind.com/english/equipment/century/images/7035/century_70351.jpg

Kruzn

[1/8buggyman]

Man, that's gonna be sweet, make sure to provide pictures along the way.

[maX energ]

wow...thays awsome... but with wieght like that to be super scale your gonna have to add at least one more axle..my friends friend has a triple rear axle peterbilt 379 ext. hood with dual exhaust/breathers , jake and an 18 speed trans...its super long...
its a super looking truck....also...wedico sells a 12V winch motor for there wrecker bodies on www.gardentrucking.com

[kruzn]

Like this one?

http://www.millerind.com/english/equipment/century/images/sdu/century_sdu2-trk_lrg.jpg

I thought about adding the third axle, but I think I'm going to keep it simple with just the twin drive. I'll need to add a center carrier bearing on the driveshaft.

I'll take some pics as I progress. The stock chassis is assembled to the point where I'm ready to do the cut & stretch.

Kruzn

[maX energ]

wow thats a nice truck...post pics of the project!! i wanna see!! :D

[maX energ]

any progress yet with the wrecker???

[Wr95jp]

I have some friends who have these trucks and they love them and i plan to get 1 to.

I'm planning to build a cement track to run on 1/10 and 1/14 scale r/c But i dont know how to class the big rigs?? I know they are very detailed but i was thinking of just the single axel trucks all stock excpt tires and shocks and then the mod stock adding a diff motor, and last but not least unliminted anthing goes but must have the stock fifth weel.

all is still in the works but i would your opion and ideas
when i get some more done on this i'll post what i have so yall can see.

the trucks look great keep the picks comming Thanks

[dabait]

Racing sounds interesting, though I can't imagine subjecting any of my trucks to that sort of abuse... a purpose-built truck, however...

Your class breakdown sounds good. I originally thought that "stock" should include stock tires, but that'd get pretty inconvenient having to replace them. I'd probably want to select a treaded, "street-like" tire that all racers must use.

What about the cab details such as grab-irons, mirrors, lights, and roof spoilers? Would those be required, or could they be removed to save weight and shift center-of-gravity down?

In unlimited, would they have to use the stock chassis-frame and axles? Or could someone just get something like an HPI sedan and slap the fifth-wheel on the back? What about the leaf-springs? Would those be required, or could they be replaced with coil-over shocks (like most RC cars)?

Hmmm... this is sounding more and more fun ... :D

[Wr95jp]

Thanks for the advic,

the stock class must be a complet frame all the detale stuff
example aero kit lights and grab rails and 1or 2 more can be removed. as far as tires i found that a set of worn down fomes fit the truck just fine or some kind of street tire.

the mod stock, the body rules agin, and your choice of motor and any mod on the supen but must retain the leaf's and the front axel.

the unliminted class must have the ladder frame and the fifth weel and the tractor body cut any whay u want but the whole truck can not excede no more than 1.5 inches of the orginial spec
consern to width with excluding the weels.

i got this idea watching speed vision when i saw them racing real big rigs on a track and i thought it would be cool to do it in r/c.

but your conserns on damage to the trucks is taken into acount so more ruls on what can be removed will still need work.

[goldtj]

In response to an earlier query: The Magnetic Monster by a company called Mad Science is a good tourqey motor. Its a 22 turn and i run one in my monster truck which pops 10 meter wheelies without trying :D loadsa torque + not 2 many rpm

[maX energ]

thanks for the post!...racing these is pretty nuts...i thought about it once..but now that i have one i realized how delicate and real they were...one you get yours...drive it alittle...then you should get an idea on the detail of these trucks...INSANE!!!.. :cool:

[wedicotrucker]

you could buy a 4wd sedan and yokomo makes a box 6 wheel semi truck body, that has a lot of detail, and its all lexan. the body sells for 20 bucks. then theres also wedico, they make a "turbo truck" witch is a euro racing rig, 6 wheel truck long nose style truck, but once again as you mention not somthing you whant to crash!!

[maX energ]

tamiya makes a racing truck too! its not sold in america though...im pretty sure its a TL01 chassis with a Mercedes Race Truck lexan body

[Wr95jp]

I've seen them run but your right if i owned one i may think diffrent. and the other ideas sound good i have been in r/c for a long thime but as far as whats out there i dont know allot .
All this is still in planning, and it may or may not work.

So thanks for your comments and keep them coming

[maX energ]

if you do decide to race, try using a long nose truck because maybe the volvo's and benz maybe very tippy without a trailer at high speed corners?...anyone aware of this?...

[1/8buggyman]

I don't know if that would be the case. The electronics and everything would probably be on the same plane as the wheels, maybe a little higher, just like a on-road car. It would just look like a truck and not a car. Unless you are talking about taking a real Tamiya semi or something and converting it to race. But then since I don't have one, I don't know how top heavy they are. Maybe someone could elaborate on this some.

[Wr95jp]

I was thinking of the volvo and benz becouse thay are single axel
i think a duel axel would be harder on the truck to make it fast.

[maX energ]

they usally race in real life single axle trucks...dual's have no purpose for racing

[wedicotrucker]

dual rear axels also add unnessesary wheight. I dont know abought tamiya, but the wedico trucks are not fast enough to roll over at full speed turns, enven with a laoded trailer. But for compitition style racing I would recomend a yokomo truck boddy on a sedan race chassis (or the tamiya sedan race truck if you can get one) less money, and more durability in case a roll over.
Whent to the local dirt oval track and thought how much fun it would be to race these truck on the dirt power sliding thruogh the corners :)

[maX energ]

hah i guess, i just got the animal guard for my king hauler..it looks awsome...about tamiyas trucks speed...THERE FAST.....oh man..in 3rd gear its like a full running speed...its crazy fast for these things...but i think its that long so you can just keep it in 3rd so the sound kit sounds better...i mean these trucks do operate in the 1500 RPM range in real life...

[dabait]

I did some more work on my trailer this weekend. I came up with a great idea of using vinyl lettering film instead of paint, so I bought some 6 feet of stock. Then I learned that applying the film without getting bubbles or any sort of dust underneath was an artform... so I gave up and painted the panels with gloss black lacquer.

I did use the film to cover the edge pieces... wasn't too hard, but I might redo them with paint. So far, I have the front, sides and roof painted, and the vertical posts, and two short top rails wrapped in black. I might also do the long top rails, but the bottoms will stay bare. The idea is to carry the chrome line of the tractor back to the trailer... looks great so far. I was thinking of polishing the aluminum bits... we'll see.

Although the sides don't appear glossy in the photos... they are very glossy!

With a flash:
http://www.dabait.com/rc-cars/miscpics/kh-black1.jpg
http://www.dabait.com/rc-cars/miscpics/kh-black4.jpg

Without flash:
http://www.dabait.com/rc-cars/miscpics/kh-black2.jpg
http://www.dabait.com/rc-cars/miscpics/kh-black3.jpg

[Wr95jp]

That is a real nice looking truck,

You said u wanted to cont the chrome from the truck on to the trailer, have you trided the metal chrome tape for cars
you can buy it at the local auto parts store it comes in gold too

[dabait]

Originally posted by Wr95jp
That is a real nice looking truck,

You said u wanted to cont the chrome from the truck on to the trailer, have you trided the metal chrome tape for cars
you can buy it at the local auto parts store it comes in gold too

Thanks for the compliments!
And great idea about the chrome tape... sounds like a lot less work than polishing those rails!

[wedicotrucker]

you can also use crome sheets used for r/c planes as well. the sheets come 5 feet 6 inches for 5 bucks or so, at hobby town usa

[dabait]

Originally posted by wedicotrucker
you can also use crome sheets used for r/c planes as well. the sheets come 5 feet 6 inches for 5 bucks or so, at hobby town usa

Another great idea! Is this like the Monocote and Coverite patch material? I used to fly RC planes and used the chrome material for leading edges on some of my planes. I just wish there was a decent hobby store closer than 20 miles from home :(

I'll try the automotive chrome tape first... there's an auto-parts store right along my way home from work.

[kruzn]

When applying large portions of vinyl covering material (including Monokote trim sheets), use a wetting solution of water mixed with a small amount of dish liquid. Wet the surface, then apply the covering material, positioning as desired. Then carefully "squeegie" the solution out from under the material, eliminating wrinkles and bubbles. Works great!

Kruzn

PS - No update yet on the wrecker. Too many "happy homeowner" projects getting in the way. Hope to work on it some this week...time to cut the frame!

[maX energ]

hah happy homeowner...ha...my king hauler gets special treatmeant...its on my bed...while i get to sleep here in the basement on the chouch here with my other R/c's and my computer...i cant really drive much anymore...I HATE THE LEAVES...I HATE FALL...ERRr..but our hobby shop is going to open a mini-z track in it ha...so i have that to look forward to in the fall/winter

[wedicotrucker]

LOL your just putting your 18 wheeler away, I'm just breaking mine out :) finaly cool einough out side to run my truck after 5 long months of not being able to run, looking forword to 90 degree temps, brrrrrrrrrr

[maX energ]

hah...im not gonna put it away!? heck no!....its just the leaves..there annoying...im planning on making some sort of plow mount...i have a metal plow already...i just need to make some sort of mount...? any seggestiongs...?

[Chase023]

Sweet Knight Hauler with the Trailer..

I gotta get me a trailer soon..

[dabait]

Got some more goodies today:
- aluminum wheels (enough for just the tractor)
- motorized leg unit
- trailer electrical kit (lights)
- chrome tape (automotive)

I haven't had a chance to do anything but assemble parts of the motorized leg kit... and my parents are going to be visiting for the weekend, so I'll be busy with them.

I've seen a few pictures of trailers that also have running lights at the corners and above the door. Anyone know how they're doing this? I assume holes are drilled in the rails and very small LEDs are used... seems like fiber-optics might also work, you'd just need lenses to place at the fiber ends.

[wedicotrucker]

I saw a rig the other night that had neon lites under the rig and trailer, man that looked so sweet I just ordered a neon lighting kit for my rig from www.rcneon.com hope they work.

[wedicotrucker]

Hey Dabit, what kind of paint a gloss coat did you use for your night hauler?

[dabait]

For the tractor, I used Testor's Gloss Black Enamel paint, no gloss coat. I've never had much luck with enamels... it's hard to keep a wet edge without getting runs. And they take long to really harden. For the trailer, I used Krylon Gloss Black Lacquer, no gloss coat. The lacquer is absolutely beautiful to work with... goes on smooth and dries glossy... and dries super fast.

I'm not sure if it's safe to use lacquer on the styrene plastic... I'd be worried about the solvents attacking the plastic and deforming it. I ought to test some on the unused plastic parts.

I got the motorized legs installed... I didn't realize that it REQUIRES the hitch servo on the truck... I thought the legs raised and lowered automatically based on the hitch-plate engaging. The hitch servo on the truck extends a finger behind the plate that actuates micro-switches on the trailer... those switches raise/lower the legs. I'm having some trouble getting it working smoothly... I've got some binding somewhere under the hitch-plate that causes the finger to get stuck in one position or another.

Also, anyone got the MFU and motorized leg kit? The channel that is supposed to operate this only does the horn... if I switch the MFU to run-only mode, then the servo works (but no sounds). Until I debug this, I've got the servo connected directly to the receiver.

The trailer lights installed without a problem... look nice, but I really want to try to add running lights along the sides. In conjuction with the MFU, the trailer lights provide: tail-lights, turn-indicators, and brake-lights.

I installed the front aluminum rims... beautiful pieces! They have something like 10 tiny allen-bolts securing a cap over the axle nut... sort of a pain if you want to remove the wheel :o I also want to replace the bushings with bearings, so I know those wheels are going to come of at least once.

[wedicotrucker]

10 bolt isnt too bad, wedico has 12 nuts and scews for the front,and 26 for the rear. But no matter, there still easy einough to loose :)

[Tl01drifter]

ha thats alot of screws ha...(this max Energ at my friends house btw...)

[maX energ]

so whats new what that tow project

[379]

which one stays on all 6(or 10) tires the best and handles the best bobtail im thinking about getting one forgetting about the nitro conversion(for now) and making a nitro retiever to retrieve my 1/10 mt when it runs outta gas or decides to just keep going will the actros have any problems moving an idleing 7.1lb mt on pavement with stock motor and getting to it thru 3" grass ittl probably get stuck in the grass but i want a estimate on how far it will go be4 getting stuck ll bobtail

[kruzn]

maX,
I finally had some time last night to work on it. Cut the frame just ahead of the rear axles. The stretch will be 6", yielding a scale 315" wheelbase (22.5" actual). Overall length will be around 32"

I also "chopped the top", cutting the cab/sleeper roof down to more closely resemble the towing rig pics I'm using for reference.

I hope to have the frame together later in the week.

I also purchased some detail items from Precision Model Distributors http://www.gardentrucking.com/. I bought their Freightliner emblem which is a very nice piece, along with CB antennas, J-hooks, etc. The Knight Hauler is a dead ringer for the Freightliner FLD120, so the Freightliner emblem will look perfect on the top bar of the grill.

I also have 2 dozen amber LED's (extra marker lights) coming from Mouser Electronics http://www.mouser.com/ along with a bunch of switches and other stuff for the project.

The lightbar will be scratchbuilt with amber lenses and RAM strobes. http://www.ramrcandramtrack.com/

Kruzn

[379]

i plan on using a 27mhz am 4ch radio do u think pushing/pulling a running nitro mt interfere with the rig's radio any or will the motor in the rig glitch the rtr radio in the mt also am27mhz frequency 27.145 given both radios r on diff channels i plan on running both trucks at the same time

[kruzn]

Actually, to correct my previous statement, the Knight Hauler is closer to the new Coronado, but with FLD120 headlights. I can also see a couple styling cues from the Century model as well, so it appears to be a blend of all three Freightliner trucks. Close enough for me...it's a Freightliner!

Kruzn

[maX energ]

hah you know your freightliners

[379]

does anyone have any jacknife/wipeout pics to show what happens when these trucks crash

[maX energ]

i doubt...although the suspensions are really stiff and these trucks are trucks with leaf springs and springs...they actully handle super sharp...

[379]

maybe some pics of when 3rd gear gets outta hand?;)

[maX energ]

hah, i dunno...you'd be ok in an accident if you dont put the extra peices on the body..like mirrors, chrome pieces..

[379]

the frame, axles and steering gear handle it well eh? what kind of servo controls these mini beasts the best in the steering department and how much toe/camber/caster is stock in the front

im glad the structural parts on these things are strong enuff to handle 3rd gear mishaps ive already rolled my 1/10 mt twice and i have just cleaned the airfilter the second time the bigrig should hold up well under my rc driving (the mt is stil at pretty much breakin setting tho no room to lean it out) as a matter of fact the rc bigrig will probably be ran while the mt is running around the yard

[kruzn]

The frame now has a 6" stretch, yielding a 22.5" wheelbase (315" scale). The inner frame pieces are 1/8" aluminum bar stock machined to fit tightly inside the rails. The outer pieces are 3/4" aluminum channel to add strength and appearance. The channel will also be the attachment point for the boom mechanism.

The top has been chopped but not yet finished. The rear body side has been mocked up in cardboard.

The next task is to remove the motor gear reduction that I added and move it under the chassis. This will accomplish two things... 1) it will also act as a carrier bearing for the 2-piece driveshaft and 2) make room for a scale Cat 3208 diesel engine under the hood covering the stock motor. A friend is giving me an old plastic model kit of the Cat engine in 1/16 scale, so I think it will look good. That means I will also have to modify the front end to tilt.

Kruzn

[kruzn]

another pic:

[dabait]

Very impressive so far! Looking at it, I'd imagine it will turn about as fast as the Queen Mary :D

Keep us posted on your progress... please!

[379]

nice frame strech where did u get the i-beam and will jb weld hold that thing together even tho i dont think u used it

i think it will handle like QE2 or **** whichever handles worse

[maX energ]

Wow! nice work!!

thats going to be one heck of a custom ride!!

[cutworm]

hey every one i hope you'll can help me i got a ford aeromax and i would like a king hauler can i put a king body on the ford aeromax truck if i can. can tale me what i might need to do it

thanks cutworm

[dabait]

I don't have experience with either of those trucks, but thinking about the others, I'm guessing you'd need the main deck plate and attachments. The screw/bolt locations to bolt that to the frame might not / probably wouldn't be in the right locations, so there'd be some work there as well. If the front bumper attaches to a cross-member on the front of the frame rails, I think you'd need that piece too.

[Don1Lcm]

Hey cutworm the aeromax chassis is shorter than the hauler and different hole the chassis

Don

[cutworm]

what do you thank i can do can i make it work

[Chase023]

Is anyone using the MFU with the Futaba 9CAP in here? If So are you using the RX that came with it??

Also Anyone tried to use their own ESC for example a Super Rooster instead of the MFU's ESC??

Also is there any way to make the Futaba 9CAP's left stick a spring returnable stick or do you just use the right stick for throttle and left for steering?

How can I get my hands on a LRP 7.2v Truckpuller motor?

[cutworm]

Hey I fond a site to get aluminum parts for tamiya semi trucks


http://www.rc4wd.com/body.html

[Chase023]

Might as well just buy a ton of GPM Truck parts...

RC4WD is cool.. if you are members of R C M T, RC4WD is almost a house hold name there..

http://www.gpmracing.com.hk/catalogue/rctruck1.jpg

[Chase023]

What are the motor limits on the MFU Esc?

[cutworm]

1st I have Question about this site way do I have to send this page to my e-mail box just to post something.

2nd can someone maser the wheelbase of the king hauler, ford aeromax and the Globe liner it would help me a lot

thanks

[blackgtx]

I would just like to say thank god I finally found this fourm again and now I booked marked it :D I would just like to say I have the ford areomax. I put it together this summer and painted it ruby red metalic. I think it looks pritty dam good. I had been using a 2-channel remote for a while but finally broke down and bought a M8 this week end and the light kit also. I really like the remote and the lights look pritty cool to. I also have a supper roster everything works great together. I would really like to put some bigger wheels on it but need some more funds first the remote and light kit set me back about $400.00


I would really like to see how some of you wired the light kit because I have wires all over inside. But I don't see any different way to do it so you can still get the body off with out breaking wires.



Red

[maX energ]

The wire is not so good in mine either...its just a jungle of red and black and white wires..

I do seggest using zip-ties as your putting it all in...I wish I did.

One day when my sister deceides to let me use her good digital camera i'll get some pictures of it. (King Hauler)

[maX energ]

I can't wait until Christmas!!....

I WANT MY 1850L!...

[blackgtx]

If don't snow soon and the weather starts getting better I think I am going to try to get to the park by my house and use my gps to see how fast my areomax really is in each gear.

[cutworm]

If i got the king hauler chassis rails and body could i use the rest of the aeromax to build a king hauler


also how do all of you login

[blackgtx]

I think the only difference in the two kits is the cosmetic part like body bumpers and side rails. The black piece that the bucket seats and electronics fit on might be different also. You do know that the body does come in pieces so you can just install the cab or the cab with sleeper or the cab sleeper and top. But you might have to do some mod's because it is designed for the whole body to be put together for mounting.



By the way you don't have to log in unlwss you are sending a post. which requires you to enter your user name and password which you must of done because you are posting stuff.

[cutworm]

you don't thank i will need the king hauler chassis rails

yeah i can post but i have to e-mail this page to myself

[blackgtx]

well I have only seen the areomax because I have it but the frames are both alum. c-channels with these plastic cross members I see you can buy metal atermarket ones but they don't seem to ask if you have one model or the other. So I guess the frame and drive train would be the same. But one is longer and wider than the other mabe it is just the body and bumper.

[cutworm]

i really hope i can put the king hauler body on the aeromax chassis
because i really hat ford's
the resin i have the aeromax i wonted a semi truck for a long time
i had a tamiya txt-1 and i traded for the aeromax and i tout i could change the body

[blackgtx]

I am in the same boat I hat them to. If you look at that exploded view of the hing hauler you will see the battery mounts up on top not under neath so I think if you get everything from the frame up meaning every part of the body i think you would be ok. I would also check out the manual's at "www.tamiyaclub.com" and compair them I think I will check them out also. I have yet to find a complete body for a king hauler with out buying the whole truck.

[cutworm]

Yeah i will do that
the only problem is ordering the parts that in need because i need the part number and there is so many parts and i cant see the parts numbers on the explode vow very good i looked at it on tamiyausa.com

[blackgtx]

I have broadband and I copied the manual off that site I can send it to you it has all the part munbers you need, it is a complete manual. It might be to big to e-mail.

[cutworm]

Yeah I am looking at it now but how did you copy it that is what I need to do.

[blackgtx]

once it loads the page completely hold you mouse in the upper left corner of the image not the web page and you will get this little thing to pop up letting you save,print,email, and something else.


Well good luck I am off to bed now have to get up for work tommarrow.

[cutworm]

OK thanks for your help can we talk tomorrow

[379]

are u gonna sell the aeromax to buy a different rig?

[cutworm]

no but if i get good enough offer i might

[cutworm]

hey 379 would you like to see a PIC of my aeromax if so i need your e-mail address

[379]

a pic of the driveline in the truck would be nice and an overhead no body shot and a closeup of the steering gear wouldnt hurt olemose@fnehbellsouth.net take out the fneh(nospam thing) mind u no sales are final till i say so k

[cutworm]

sorry i don't have pics of all that and i cant take any if i could i would but i do have pics

i sent this to your e-mail but it was sent back so can you send me a e-mail cutworm311@aol.com

[cutworm]

can someone tale me the part numbers for these parts for the king hauler

pg.21 handle

pg.21 mirror stay

pg.21 mirror holder

pg.23 exaust pipe

pg.13 mud flap holder

[379]

Originally posted by cutworm
sorry i don't have pics of all that and i cant take any if i could i would but i do have pics

i sent this to your e-mail but it was sent back so can you send me a e-mail cutworm311@aol.com

did u take the fneh out?

[cutworm]

what do you min

[379]

olemose@bellsouth.net

[cutworm]

yeah i got it finely

[379]

its already red and judging by the tire tread color compared to the side wall color i drive it very nice rig what radio controls that beast

[cutworm]

Futaba 4-Channel FM radio

[379]

what optional parts are installed and just how much stuff can that thing move without help or frying parts

[cutworm]

only 3 optional parts alum wheels barings and lights about 15 lbs

[379]

do u think it will have any prob towing a running nitro monster truck with the mt idleing and does it try to pull a wheelie

[cutworm]

no it will pull a nitro truck OK and wont pull a wheelie at all



sorry i got to go i will be back tomorrow

[379]

cool its a nice truck

[cutworm]

would you like to buy it

[379]

depends on whether i can scroung up enough money to buy it

[1/8buggyman]

cutworm, can you email me the pics too?
my email (joshlewis@researchdata.com)
Thanks

[cutworm]

make me a good offer

[1/8buggyman]

Do the servos, radio, esc, trailer, and everything else come with it?

[379]

yeah is it rtr or a roller

[cutworm]

I will sale just the truck I would like to keep the alum wheels but I can sale it RTR.

[cutworm]

Yes I will sale the truck RTR you will get the servos, radio, esc and lights.

[cutworm]

:( will someone talk to me :(

[379]

would $300 be ok considering it is used and a new king hauler is under that at www.rcmart.com no sale yet just inquiring about price i dont mind stock rims

[cutworm]

If it wos your truck would you do sale and get a king or knight hauler or would you try to make it into a king hauler.

[379]

i would sell the aeromax and buy the king hauler if i was u

[cutworm]

would you pay $325 and shipping

[cutworm]

i will lite you have the alum wheels to

[379]

how will it be shipped should i be able to buy it shipping shouldnt be too much on account of u being in franklin kentucky and me being in middle tn

[cutworm]

can i have your Postal Code and i will look at fedex, ups and usps

[cutworm]

here is mine if you would like to look to

42134

[maX energ]

Anyone have any good pictures of the MFU or Mercedes 1850L...not many people have the 1850L?...oh well, I still want one! :D

[cutworm]

Sorry I don't have the MFU but I rely like that truck you posted on page 10 I would like to build me a truck like that can you tale me how it was made.

[dabait]

Why is the Aeromax so rare? Tower carries it but says limited quantities, and no one else has it... even at Tower, the price is quite a bit higher than the other trucks.

Also, the price for the MFU at RCMart looks real low... I mean, like really, really low. Are they reputable? If so, I'm tempted to order one for my Globeliner... or in case I ever find an Aeromax.

[379]

they are good sellers i have bought mini-z parts from them without a hitch
]

cutworm check ur pms

[cutworm]

Hey 379 I sent you a PM i thank I will sale the aeromax but I don't know I am thanking about it.

[cutworm]

OK

[cutworm]

hey dabait i sent you a PM lite me know OK

[cutworm]

:( nobody will talk to me :(



maybe tomorrow if i can login

[dabait]

Originally posted by cutworm
hey dabait i sent you a PM lite me know OK

Got it an replied via email!

[cutworm]

hey 379 what do you thank about $325 shipped

[cutworm]

http://www.rcdatabase.com/entrysee.php?entry=16

would anyone like to buy this truck.

[cutworm]

Today is the last day this truck is for sale so late me know

[cutworm]

hey 379 you steel can buy this truck will you let me know

thanks

[cutworm]

what would you guys do would you get a Sound Unit and a Light Kit
or would you get the Multi-Function Control Unit i don't know what to get

[dabait]

My Globeliner has the basic sound kit, but no lights.... my Knight Hauler has the MFU. The sound unit in the MFU is a LOT better, plus you get the full light kit, AND the vibration unit... and a pretty good speed-controller.

Add up the individual costs for Sound + Lights + Speed Controller, and you're at about the same price as the MFU.

I'd definitely go with the MFU, but that's just my opinion :D

[cutworm]

anyone know how to put the MFU in a king hauler

[dabait]

The MFU comes with instructions and parts so it can be installed in any of the trucks.

[maX energ]

Things have been some what slow lately...sorry for not checking this very often...I will be restart checking this, so dont worry, I didnt leave ;)

[dabait]

I just ordered an Aeromax from Stella ... a birthday present to myself. I'm not sure if I'm going to make it a runner or just a display model like my Volvo is. I'm tempted to order an MFU from RCMart... tempted.

If I decide to make the Aeromax a runner, I'll probably pull the radio out of the Globeliner and clean it up for display.

[cutworm]

how do i find stellamodels on ebay

[cutworm]

what do you guys thank of a METALLIC king hauler

[379]

cutworm try here (http://www.rcmart.com)
i tested the link it works

[dabait]

Originally posted by cutworm
how do i find stellamodels on ebay

I go to ebay, then search for "Tamiya trucks", sort by price, and select the $300 Knight Hauler. It will probably be by StellaModels... if so, there's a link that will show you all that company's items.

[Chase023]

Can Anyone Help me find the Tamiya Ford Aeromax P parts and W parts Trees??? It is the orange clear roof lamp pieces and the bottom part of the lamps as well.. I need them...

Please help!!!

[dabait]

Originally posted by Chase023
Can Anyone Help me find the Tamiya Ford Aeromax P parts and W parts Trees??? It is the orange clear roof lamp pieces and the bottom part of the lamps as well.. I need them...

Please help!!!

You should be able to order them by calling Tamiya's help/parts line. I managed to get some parts for TA02 chassis that no hobby shop had been able to get. You'll just need to know the kit model number and the parts tree/bag numbers. Even without, the person there was able to identify exactly what I needed.

If you're in North America, go here for details:
http://tamiyausa.com/customerservice/index.html

[cutworm]

I cant watt till i get my king hauler shod i get a 4 or a 6 channel
radio

[goldtj]

six channel. They arent 2 much more expensive than a 4 channel n u can always use them 4 sumthing :D

[cutworm]

http://www.rcdatabase.com/entrysee.php?entry=16

I would like to sale the truck for $250 and get a king hauler

please let me know

[wedicotrucker]

you should try selling your truck on e-bay, theres one selling there now for $355 bucks. or you can also try some of the members at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/rctrcksandconstuctionequipemnt
I'm sure you can find a buyer there, if I didnt hate fords so much I'd buy it at $250.

[wedicotrucker]

www.groups.yahoo.com/group/rctrucksandconstructionequip

[cutworm]

Thank you wedicotrucker I had a buyer in 10 minutes

[cutworm]

sold,sold the truck is sold goodbuy ford aeromax hello king hauler



sorry 379

[wedicotrucker]

I'll take a comition on that j/k :). congardulations on the sale. you chould check out that club on yahoo some more, if you havent already, they have some really cool stuff, and good luck with your king hauler.

[Chase023]

I just installed the MFU on the Metallic Ford Aeromax and put in all the hop up GPM aluminum parts available to replace all the plastic ones and a few stock aluminum parts..

I just need to adjust the MFU after I fix my Futaba 9Cap so my left stick is spring returnable as well. I hope the MFU's ESC will be able to handle my Magnetic Mayhem, its only 22x1.. I think the stock is like 27 turns.. not too sure.. I will use the 3 position switch for gear shifting instead of using the left stick left and right with a gear shift gate..I still wonder how I can take advantage of the extra channels I have to control more stuff, because it seems to say that it was optimized for a 4 channel controller (futaba 4wd attack)

Its a little bit more sturdy with the extra aluminum parts.. I like it.

I can't believe I drilled holes into the Metallic chrome body but had to, to install the speaker.. Ack :( Oh well had to be done.

Drilled holes to install the vibration unit..

I hope the PCM receiver on the 9CAP works well and I hope I don't have too much trouble setting things up..

[dabait]

I can imagine drilling those holes was tough! Where did you get the GPM parts? I've look around but can't find a source for them. RCMart has a ton of GPM stuff, but I didn't see anything for the trucks.

I've got an Aeromax (normal version) on order as well as the MFU. I have the aluminum wheels (Tamiya) for my Knight Hauler and really like them, so I might order a new set for the Aeromax as well. I haven't decided what color I want to paint it... maybe black again... looks great on the Knight Hauler.

[cutworm]

Hey dabait I have Been thanking of getting a knight hauler and panting it black do you have any PICS of it

[dabait]

I've posted some on earlier pages of this thread, but you can go HERE (http://www.dabait.com/rc-cars/miscpics/) and browse around... there are bunches of them.

Look for the ones with "knight" or "kh" in the title, but some of the other pictures has it in them.

[cutworm]

I rely like the way it looks do you thank I could put a king hauler
bumper on it? I would also like to put the air cleaners from the king hauler on it to

[maX energ]

I wish tamiya made a kit with a Scaina body..I know about Robbe making them, but its way exspensive, and i dont even know if its a static modle or what?...anyone know a little more on that?:confused:

[maX energ]

About the King hauler bumper on the knight hauler, it might work, but it might look kinda akward...tamiya will most likely make a bumper for the knight hauler...plus..

The world of Truck modeling is growing..rc car action did a big review of the knight hauler, they gave it high marks, plus..the first tamiya big rig realease was in 93..(pretty sure..) well anyways, thats 10 years..thats a very long production run!


(the next clodbuster?!)

[cutworm]

what about the air cleaners

[cutworm]

the Scaina body might be cool but i like them good ol USA trucks

[wedicotrucker]

the scaina boddy might be a bit too small to run on a tamiya truck as the boddy is 1/16 scale. and its also a glue to gether model, that has the parts to make it a r/c model. So your glue joints need to be really strong for r/c running.

and the clod buster is tamiya's oldest running truck being first interduced in 1986.

[wedicotrucker]

I would like to see tamiya come out with an old school mack

[cutworm]

I just ordered a knight hauler and I am going to get the MFU for it
but don't know about the radio I know it uses 3 channels to run it if
I get a 4 channel radio it will leave one channel free for the MFU but
a 6 channel radio it leaves 3 channels how much more can i do with the 6 channel can anyone help me :confused:

[Chase023]

Anyone using the Multi Function Unit with an upgrade motor intead of the Stock one for the Tractor Trucks?? Or do you all use stock motors with the MFU?

[dabait]

Originally posted by cutworm
I just ordered a knight hauler and I am going to get the MFU for it
but don't know about the radio I know it uses 3 channels to run it if
I get a 4 channel radio it will leave one channel free for the MFU but
a 6 channel radio it leaves 3 channels how much more can i do with the 6 channel can anyone help me :confused:

The MFU actually uses FOUR channels:
1) throttle
2) steering
3) gear change
4) horn /or/ motorized leg control

It CAN be used with just three channels... that's how my Knight Hauler is set up... just throttle, steering and gear-change.

And I'm still using the stock motor in all my trucks.

[cutworm]

what about the lights cant i turn them on/off with the radio

also can you give me tips on panting i wont it to see myself in it

[kruzn]

The lights turn on/off using trim tabs on the radio. Only three channels are required to operate all MFU functions, four channels if you want the 5th wheel latch/unlatch function.

I'm using a modified 7-channel FM radio for the wrecker so I can control the boom and winch motors. The emergency lights will be controlled with a RAM 2-function stand alone remote.

Kruzn

[maX energ]

Im not very good at painting, so i might have a friend of mine stencil somthing up..like a 4 sectioned crest with lions and flags to give it that "german" touch.....plus,

for the plastic bodies, what is the process in order to paint them to look real and reflective..use any kind of clear coats? I'm friends with like a few artist so i'll see whats up and answer some questions

[cutworm]

Can I use a radio with an air frequencies on the surface?

[maX energ]

Yes, and no, If you live near people that fly R/c airplanes, that can cause a mixing of the radios and your truck will do what that guy wants, or visa versa...so i dont really recommend it, but you can do it..

[dabait]

Technically, you can but it's a very bad idea. Also, the antenna leads on airplanes tend to be looong... which makes them a pain to deal with.


If you're in the US.... I'm not sure if the FCC still enforces down to this level, but at one time they did... could be legal issues.

[maX energ]

yea, the FCC is all about freqency rules, they used to go after people with illegally set up CB radio's in there trucks and cars..

[wedicotrucker]

back in the day, when r/c cars where interduced back in the early 70's you had to have a licence for every frequency you used to operate either an r/c car, or an r/c airplane.

[maX energ]

didnt know that! :o ..


try finding out if your radio and reciever is convertable, mine is, but i bought it as a standard US 75 mHz.

[Chase023]

Anyone know the stats and the motor limit of the MFU ESC??

[maX energ]

No idea, Did you try calling Tamiya?

I would say around 20 turns at most..but I don't know

[Chase023]

Anyone use a Multi Channel Controller to control more functions than the 4 channel that is recommended for the Multi Function Unit???

I am still wondering how I can go about turning the lights off and on and being able to cycle thru the roof lights/headlights/fog lights with my Futaba 9Cap..

Any ideas??

I was trying to set up the MFU and once you start the set up by pressing that little button, the red light keeps flashing no matter what I do, is this normal?? I thought it was suppose to blink 3 times only when the controls were moved to config it??

Can someone describe exactly how its done and what the red light is suppose to do with every config movement of the sticks? Has anyone used a Futaba 9cap to set things up and how do you set up the manual blinker control???

[dabait]

The MFU setup can be confusing... especially when it doesn't make it obvious you made a mistake. You have to do the stick swings in the exact order and directions they say. If it says channel-2 left then right, do channel-2 LEFT then RIGHT.

After a few mistakes, I followed the sequence exactly and just ignored the blinking light... worked great.

[maX energ]

Oh man, sounds interessing!! hah...

how come Tamiya doesnt make it selectable (the sounds) euro and domestic...because i can garentee that a peterbilt and a benz will sound alot different...and it would be awsome if it made the jake brake noise when you left off the gas...most of these big rigs have jake..:confused:

well anyways..the cab on the 1850L swings open fowards..this is awsome..btw...does the electronics get mounted to the bottom some how...? that cab is mighty small?..

how big is the MFU, does anyone have any pictures of it, next to there hand or something so i can tell how big it is??

[dabait]

The MFU does have "jake" brake sound FX... if you let off the throttle real fast, it will do that effect.

On the Benz and the Volvo, it looks like the MFU mounts on the deck where the seats attach, and I think the speaker mounts to the roof of the cab (drill four holes)... the roof spoiler should hide the holes.

On both those trucks, the control panel gets mounted in a special "fuel tank" that's mounted along the right side of the frame... replaces the fuel tank that comes with the truck kit.

The Benz and Volvo semi cabs, the controls face upward... on the Benz with the box (1850L), the controls face to the side.

The MFU is about 4" x 3" and about 1-1/4" thick. Then you've got the speaker-box, the control-box and the vibration unit... gets crowded real fast!

Here's a photo of the MFU ... sorry about the glare...
http://www.dabait.com/rc-cars/miscpics/mfu.jpg

[maX energ]

Thanks for the picture, i can somewhat figure out the layout now...

just before i went to the hobby shop, they just moved across the street into a way nicer, bigger place..The guy that owns it has a good amount of these trucks too, so if i need help i can always just call him up..

I placed the order in for all my stuff, the MFC and the 1850L Should be there tomorrow! and the radio should come next wednesday, but i wasnt planning on going until next thursday so it all works out :D

plus, i got a pic of my King Hauler! (notice the clod stickers..)

[maX energ]

double post! ;)

[Chase023]

Anyone using a different motor than the stock with the Multi Function Unit?

[maX energ]

i was thinking about. (different motors) ..because usally i put a decent amount of weight on my king hauler so if i dont shift at full throttle in 2nd to 3rd it will pretty much lose acceleration...but thats when i move alot of weight..without the weight it motors

the sport tuned tamiya motor is the one im looking at, its still has ok rpms but it has more torque

[dabait]

Well, if you're looking for more torque, you can always gear down with a gear-reduction box. That lets you keep your stock motor, provides more power, but sacrifices top speed.

I've seen 4:1 and 3:1 gear-boxes. One of them fits between the motor and the stock transmission, and the other fits between the transmission and the axles.

4:1 might be kind of extreme, even 3:1 might be too much... 2:1 would probably be perfect... if you can find one :(

[maX energ]

I'm pretty sure that Wild Willy Racing site has a 2:1 gear reduction....they have a 7:1:eek: thats a little too extreme..

[maX energ]

Nevermind, they dont, but what about just changing the gear ratios! :)

[maX energ]

Anyone have a picture of the rear of the euro trucks, or the rear lights?

[maX energ]

Check out this awsome german firetruck! i found the pics along with ALOT more awsome ones at the tamiya/carson germany website

[maX energ]

side

[dabait]

That's pretty slick... not too complicated either :)

[maX energ]

Nope, but it looks awsome!

im going to do something pretty insane with my 1850L...i just did'nt deceide yet...It might have to do with some insane hydralics....gotta love hydralics! :cool: maybe a tipper? if anyone has any ideas with the hydralic system? ill be really happy..i know of this one german site that sells hydralic systems and all sorts of other things...but i dont think they sell here...:(

[379]

maybe lego pneumatics im thinking of getting a few and making a lift for 1/10 offroad any any onroad whose tires dont touch the lift

[dabait]

There are electric pistons, but they're not terribly strong... only about 1 pound of force for a piston the size of a jumbo crayon. The travel is only 3/4" as well, so not too long. They only need 1v to actuate... but to raise/lower the weight of the truck, you'd need two or more on each axle.

Here's a spec-sheet (http://www.robotstore.com/download/EPiston_Instr_V12.pdf) for them.

[maX energ]

only a pound?..I'm think of making a roll-off / tipper (dump truck) so I think i'll need a little more than a pound!..

to be honest im not the best with hydralics...all i know is the super crude basics..

[maX energ]

i hate the snow! (when i want to drive my truck that it is...)

[dabait]

Make yourself a set of tire-chains and a snow-plow blade :D

[maX energ]

i think im going to try the chains lol, but its not going to be easy..hah also, the plow idea, its awsome, but i dont think i can do it, you might be able to mount if on those 2 screws for the front bumper...?...hmm...

[maX energ]

Oh man!, I got my 1850L and 6YG radio, and the MFU....

the MFU is simply amazing..the sounds, are crisp and perfect, there are more functions on this thing then real cars!!..haha...

by the way, i painted the cab of my truck this ruddy rust, brown colour,.....( i think its original / plus...i looks really good! )

the radio is awsome too, i enojy using the dual rates for the throttle to keep things nice and slow, by the way, i'm going to use the extra lights for in the cab and what not, (alread made the reverse light)


is it me or are the headlights extremly bright...

( I LOVE TAMIYA!!! )

[dabait]

Not just you... those LEDs used for the headlamps are bright. I love driving my truck around in the dark :D

I'm currently building my Aeromax... installing the lights and stuff as I go. The truck doesn't have a reverse light fixture like my Knight Hauler did, so I guess I'll need to make one.

I still haven't decided what color I'm going to paint it, and I'm about out of work I can do on it until the cab is ready.

I also want to get the aluminum rims for it, but Tower is out of stock... I'll check my local shop, but I doubt they'll have 'em.

[maX energ]

yea, i needed to drill out a small hole in the light box...no big deal, i suggest using 2 reverse lights, i didnt realize that i would have left over auxilrey lights, so as of now all i have is one reverse light on the left side..

(i know that most japanese cars have only one revese light on the left...does this follow for a german truck??)...

oh yea, my vibration unit..the black box that covers the weight, it rattles, did you lock tight your screws on that?

[dabait]

The only rattles I get are caused by other things vibrating against each other... like cables and connectors rattling against the body shell.

Is there something loose with yours? The screws that hold the motor to the bracket, or the weight to the motor shaft, or the cover to the bracket?

[maX energ]

i gotta check right now!...i love the tilting cab...on my king hauler like everything is attached to everything...

the benz plus MFU = a clean set up that was exetremly easy and about a millon times better then the regular old sound / light kit

[dabait]

I'm building my Aeromax with bearings... I didn't expect much difference, but the axles and transmission sure seem to spin more freely than with the bushings.

I'm not sure if it will really make a difference while running, but I figured I'd give them a try.

[maX energ]

It might be better drivetrain wise, but i dont you will see a huge boost..(maybe) i dont know..

anyone know where to get a driver figure for my truck?

[italiannitroman]

Hey guys I am looking into getting into these trucks. They all look great. Does anyone know what if you have to pay any import/duty fees from getting some of this stuff from Japan or is it included in the shipping. I don't think you have to pay any fees but my mom does, because she worked for the Customs department. Could some of you guys help me out on this.

[dabait]

Not sure... what country are you from? I'm in the US, and all the purchases I've made from Hong Kong have been duty-free as far as I can tell... or maybe they factor that into the price. The biggest hit I take is shipping when the item is large (like a truck kit)... smaller items (like accessories) are pretty cheap to ship.

[italiannitroman]

IM in the us. Thank you so much for the help. I have wanted to buy stuff from japan cuz it is so much cheaper

[dabait]

Most of the cheap on-line places I've seen, and the big eBay sellers are all in Hong Kong. I don't think I've seen any Japanese e-tailers.

Most of my stuff has been bought through StellaModels on ebay, but a fair amount has come from TowerHobbies... some from RCMart.com. In some cases, when you factor in shipping, Tower has better deals, and they can usually get it to you faster. In my case, one of Tower's stock/shipping centers is in Reno NV, and I'm in Sacramento CA... so standard shipping is basically as fast as same-day or overnight shipping.

[italiannitroman]

Do you have a problem with the customs tho. My mom used to be a customs agent. The ppl in china told me they send it as a gift. But my mom said you have to sign an Affidavit saying its a gift and nothing was exchanged for the item you have recived, and if they decide to check it out I could go to jail. Did you have any problem with this dabbit? How did stellamodels do it for you?

[dabait]

Absolutely no problems... it isn't specially wrapped or disguised in any way, so they' re not trying to hide anything... and so far as I can tell, all the customs paperwork is in proper order. The value amount they declare and the purpose/description are all accurate.

So far, from Hong Kong based sellers, I've bought 3 trucks, 2 MFU's, 1 Sound unit, 1 bearing kit, and have had ZERO problems or complications.

These outfits know what they're doing, and aren't going to try and risk a successful business by messing around with customs.

[italiannitroman]

Ok Thank You.

[wedicotrucker]

just thought I'd drop by and drop a line. and was wondering if pigs are flying? coz ( "H" "E" "double hocky sticks"? finaly froze over. man its cold here. hope every one got all those cool truck hop ups they wanted this holliday season.

[dabait]

It's cold and wet here... rarely do we get any snow or ice. Luckily, we get occasional breaks in the rain, but even then it's still pretty miserable.

Question:
I'm working on my Aeromax and installing the MFU parts as I go. Before painting the cab, I want to take care of the drilling required for the roof lights.

The instructions say to drill towards the back of the fixtures, and there's a slot between the fixture base and the lens... but that slot is too small for either the LED or connector to pass through (as shown in the manual).

Do I need to open that up as well, or is there a better way? There's already a larger rectangular opening in the fixture base towards the middle... if I were to drill a hole in the cab roof where that rectangle is, it seems like everything would be a lot easier... maybe the lamps wouldn't light up nicely though.

dave

[Chase023]

What I did on my Aeromax was, I took apart the ends of the LEDs so that there were two small wires at the end of the roof light LEDs instead of one plastic white connector. I ran the smaller ends thru the small holes so I did not have to drill any holes thru the light fixtures and the body.

I also had to cut one wire to run it thru the small hole and resoldered it because of one of the roof lamp LEDS come with two LEDS connected to one connector.

[CJ-5]

Hey guys, I have been interested in getting a King Hauler for awhile now, and I finally have the money to order it. I am also building a Scale John Deere Bulldozer from a Kyosho Nitro Blizzard and I wanted a Tractor and Lowboy to carry it. I have looked around and I know im gonna be building the lowboy myself, but I have one thign nagging me on the KH. Does the sleeper hold mose of the electronics or can I chop it off? I like trucks with Day Cabs, instead of the sleeper. I also like the look of a day cab truck with the long chassis, and if you cut the sleeper off the KH then it would look almost perfect.

Also I was wondering, if I change the motor to a heavy duty 540 type, would the tranny take me pulling 35-40lbs? or should I be looking at a Wedico truck or a new single speed tranny for the KH?

[dabait]

There have been some day-cab conversions done, so I know it's possible. I'm not too familiar with the chassis... not sure if the battery is under the frame or in the cab... if it's in the cab, there's going to be a bit more work. And trying to fit an MFU will be a real challenge.

I've never heard of anyone breaking their gearbox... I'd imagine it would hold up to the load you want. If you want to gear it down further, there are 4:1 gearboxes available... or you could go with a "truck-puller" motor... they run at about half-speed but generate gobs more torque.

Check out this site for custom trailers and gearing options:
Custom RC Models (http://www.customrcmodels.com)

[CJ-5]

I got to thinkin a little while ago and went down to my Kenworth dealer not to far from me and noticed another option for fitting the electronics in the cab. I could also extend the chassis or possibly make a new one, and try to extend the nose of the tractor.

Does anyone know the length of the nose on the KH? I know there is a 127" nose option on most Kenworth conventionals. That coupled with a long frame would produce the space and the look im after. Basically im lookin for another project once the dozer is done since all I have left to do is make the body and finish the blade lift system.