tamiya tractor trailer kits

[blurr95]

whats up guys, i just put together both rear gear boxes and the trans today for something to do until i can get everything painted. i want to paint the chassis rails and a few other suspension pieces, so i cant put any of that together yet. i do have a couple of questions first is can i paint the plastic crossmembers for the chassis and what do i need to do to get them to hold paint. and second is can i put the truck together and them take it back apart easily to install the mfu system because i am not sure how long it will be before i get it, thanks for all your help

[blurr95]

hey wedicotrucker thanks for the invite to the show but can you postpone it for a week. i live in indiana and me and the family will be going through phoenix the next weekend on the way to the grand canyon. by the way just kidding about the postponing it thing

[pininfarina]

looks like there's new haulers around :) hi blurr95 welcome :) my advise is to wait for the MFU and fix it together...

[BillH]

I agree you will love your truck. I have been in r/c for 12 plus years and there is nothing like these big trucks.

[mackmixer]

I have a question if you buy a MFU do you need to buy a speed controller or will the MFU act a speed controller as well? can anyone help me please......Rick :confused:

[pininfarina]

I have a question if you buy a MFU do you need to buy a speed controller or will the MFU act a speed controller as well? can anyone help me please......Rick :confused:

hi the MFC-Unit comes with a ESC built in :)

[mackmixer]

hi the MFC-Unit comes with a ESC built in :)
cool thank you very much for the info, so all you would need is a radio if you buy a mfc-unit also battery and charger?

[pininfarina]

cool thank you very much for the info, so all you would need is a radio if you buy a mfc-unit also battery and charger?

you'll need 3 servos, 1 for steering, 1 for gear-shift, 1 for 5th wheel(trailer tractor), a 4 Channel Controller tx/rx :)

yes, battery and charger :) time and lots of patience

[copier dude]

what do i need to do to get them to hold paint. and second is can i put the truck together and them take it back apart easily to install the mfu system because i am not sure how long it will be before i get it, thanks for all your help

I'm sure the plastic cross members will hold paint just fine if you scuff the surface first, to give the paint something to "bite" on to.
Secondly, if you build the whole truck then want to install the MFU, you would have to do a LOT of dis-assembly. So much that you would find yourself saying "I sure wish I had just waited!" In other words, you would pretty much be taking apart the whole truck!
Cheers, copier dude.

[blurr95]

hey everybody thanks for the advice on waiting to install the mfu. i am a somewhat impatient person and i want to get this truck built as soon as i can but i will do like you guys said and wait. i am going to paint the chassis today hope it turns out good. talk to you guys later thanks again, jason

[josh222]

I have a small question..Mercedes Benz 1850L Kit, i likw that truck, i am new to the scale truck thing and i just want to know if this truck can be made to look like a Dakar Rally Truck?

[josh222]

I really like these trucks, i was at my lhs today and i was helping the guy who works there on what looked like a Knight hauler or king hauler( i am new with big rigs) i liked it a lot. The reason i like the 1850L is that it is the same style of truck used in the Dakar Rally which i really like. Does any one have under bodt pics of the 1850L? i can't find any

[wedicotrucker]

hey wedicotrucker thanks for the invite to the show but can you postpone it for a week. i live in indiana and me and the family will be going through phoenix the next weekend on the way to the grand canyon. by the way just kidding about the postponing it thing

Push your vacation up a week :) Indiana? huh. In augest there will be a truck show there in Indiana. not shure as to exactly where. But if interested you should contact Ric, from www.gardentrucking.com for details.

But any way thanks for the intrest, we still do need trucks here for the AZ truck show, as only 5 truckers are confermed.

[pininfarina]

I have a small question..Mercedes Benz 1850L Kit, i likw that truck, i am new to the scale truck thing and i just want to know if this truck can be made to look like a Dakar Rally Truck?

you can modify these truck to have the sporty looks... imo i think the volvo looks more sporty :)

Volvo FH12 Globetrotter 420
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[OhioFarmboy]

whats up guys, i just put together both rear gear boxes and the trans today for something to do until i can get everything painted. i want to paint the chassis rails and a few other suspension pieces, so i cant put any of that together yet. i do have a couple of questions first is can i paint the plastic crossmembers for the chassis and what do i need to do to get them to hold paint. and second is can i put the truck together and them take it back apart easily to install the mfu system because i am not sure how long it will be before i get it, thanks for all your help

Welcome to the group Blurr.About painting the frame,yes it can be done and so far mine is holding up well.If you go back a few pages and find the Sand colored Knight-Hauler,thats mine.I painted the frame,crossmembers axles etc a marroon metalic color using Dupli-Color auto paints.
I first wiped the parts down with rubbing alcohol,then roughed the items up with 320 or 400 grit sandpaper,then used Steel wool to smooth things up and get into the nooks and crannys i couldn't reach with the sandpaper.Then i gave it a couple coats of primer,steel wooled again,then painted the parts marroon.I also did this painting before assembling the frame.After i got the frame together,i gave it another quick coat of paint to make sure all the parts had a even or smooth matching coat,then clearcoated it.The only problem i had was a couple places on the metal frame where the paint chipped off or flaked off.To me it seemed the paint was brittle,also the places that chipped were around bolt or screw holes.
About mounting the MFU later,i took mine back off when i installed my gear reduction box,and i found it was not that big of deal to take off and re-install.The hardest part is running the wires and trying to make them look neat.That was another reason i took my mfu back off was to relocate some wires.Another hard part i thought was trying to hook up the cab wires to the MFU and being carefull not to scratch the cab paint,the wires need to be longer i think,also they need a quick connect in between the cab and the MFU.A guy in German made his own using a computer plugs and that sure looked like a smart idea.Heres a couple links or address's that show the cables and plugs he used.If the links don't work,copy and paste them.Good luck and welcome to the group,Randy.
PS,where abouts in Indiana are you located?.I'm in southwestern Ohio about 70 miles northeast of Cincinnatti.
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[josh222]

Volvo FH12 Globetrotter 420, does any one have chassi pics of this or the 1850L?

[pininfarina]

Volvo FH12 Globetrotter 420, does any one have chassi pics of this or the 1850L?

tamiya has one RC 1/14 Mercedes-Benz 1838LS

http://www.tamiyausa.com/images/product/315/56305/header_1.jpg

[josh222]

i want to see chassi pics if any one has any

[pininfarina]

i want to see chassi pics if any one has any

check out tamiyaclub's webby for the manual :) here's the site (http://www.tamiyaclub.com/car.asp?id=356)
a review view picture (http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserimage.asp?t=n&id=img5895_09122004230646_3.jpg)

[pininfarina]

naked chassis picture (http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserimage.asp?t=n&id=img1546_18122004135514_2.jpg)

2nd picture (http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getuserimage.asp?t=n&id=img1546_18122004135514_3.jpg)

[blurr95]

hey ohiofarmboy your truck is what inspired me to want to paint my chassis, i saw it a couple of weeks ago and thought it looked really cool and thanks for the info on painting the plastic parts. i live next to the indiana, illinois border south of I-70

[josh222]

i know about tamiya club but i didn't see those, how fast do these go in 3rd gear?

[bmanderville]

If the gearing is the same as in the King Hauler I would estimate about 25-30 miles per hour. They really move in third gear. Just remember it's a truck and drives like one, it's not "tuned" for racing.

Bernie

[jrventurekid]

NO way 25-30! Maybe 18 mph at the absolute most, with the wind behind you... :)

Thanks, Josh

[Udbye]

Hi everyone

I have just bought a knight hauler kit and MFU and am about to begin building it, but i have noticed something od.
On the rear lower end of the main body, there is an inward curvature of the plastic where it instead should be flat, when i place a straight piece on top of it and measure there is a gap of about 2,5mm.
Should it be like this or is mine a manufacture defect?
Do yours look like this? :confused:

Regards

[pininfarina]

Hi everyone

I have just bought a knight hauler kit and MFU and am about to begin building it, but i have noticed something od.
On the rear lower end of the main body, there is an inward curvature of the plastic where it instead should be flat, when i place a straight piece on top of it and measure there is a gap of about 2,5mm.
Should it be like this or is mine a manufacture defect?
Do yours look like this? :confused:

Regards

Hi Udbye,

can you show us a picture, I'm not sure which part are you refering to.

[bananarama]

Short message, I'm still alive and kicking, haven't got much done with the truck during the winter though, reality came knocking on the door and showed its ugly face so all building process went on halt. I have been checking this thread regularly and is amazed by everybodys trucks. Back on track now with a real work in progress, altough its a runner at the moment untill I get around and orders the cabin I want. MFU and motorized support legs is just laying around now, will probably use them in the new cabin.

Nothing fancy at the moment, just the Knight with box trailer so i have something to drive for now :)

But as we all know:

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so here it is:

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I have big plans for this one, changing cabin is prio one, rebuilding trailer will be the next step.

// Banan

[mackmixer]

hey guys just bought my first truck off of ebay its a King hauler. Its not perfect it needs some new parts its going to be fun to rebuild it like the six million dollar man ..... :D Ordered alot of new parts also off of ebay can't wait to start more up dates soon with pictures and also alot of questions... :o thanks Rick

[wannawedico]

I have a small question..Mercedes Benz 1850L Kit, i likw that truck, i am new to the scale truck thing and i just want to know if this truck can be made to look like a Dakar Rally Truck?
Hey. I have one of the 1850L's, I put a Juggernaut cab on it, with an aluminum flatbed, I'll sell you my original body, if you waan make a test run on it?

[OhioFarmboy]

hey ohiofarmboy your truck is what inspired me to want to paint my chassis, i saw it a couple of weeks ago and thought it looked really cool and thanks for the info on painting the plastic parts. i live next to the indiana, illinois border south of I-70

Hey Blurr,Glad you liked my frame painted,i think it really adds to the detail of a truck.How did yours turn out?,what colors are you going with?.I have a idea of where your located,i have a farmer/construction friend that lives probably east of you in Oakland City.Are you planning on going to the Indy Toy Trucker Show in August?.I went last year and had a nice time.Have fun out west in the Canyons,better hit the Hoover Dam while out that way,that is a great tour,later Randy.

[josh222]

how much weight can they pull? it should pull my Nitro touriing car right?

[bmanderville]

how much weight can they pull? it should pull my Nitro touriing car right?


If you mean on a trailer, it should be able to "pull" it. The trucks have been known to haul 40 pound children.

Bernie

[josh222]

my HPI RS4 3 TYPE SS weighs about 3.4pounds so i guese i would be fine

[bmanderville]

my HPI RS4 3 TYPE SS weighs about 3.4pounds so i guese i would be fine

No problem, the trailers weigh more than that. Just remember to strap it down somehow. Don't want it to fall off and go boom, while making high speed turns.

Bernie

[josh222]

lol, now i wouldn't want that

[bmanderville]

Just checked out your other posts, you really are a Certifiable RC Zone Addict :rolleyes: .

Buy and build a Tamiya truck and trailer, you will spend much more time doing it than on any other RC car project you have ever done. It takes much time and patience. The scale detail is amazing, and it is worth taking the time to do it right, because screw ups cost a lot of money to repair. More than some real world car parts. I know, I had to buy some replacement parts for my King Hauler, and it was only a couple of small plastic parts, $40. But worth every penny to keep the truck lookin' good.

Bernie

P.S. Get the checkbook out, it ain't cheap to do it right. :)

[josh222]

i should be able to make my own trailer right? just a flat bed trailer, nothing special

[josh222]

lol, what did you see when you checked my posts?

[bmanderville]

You might be able to make your own, but you will need parts, such as the King Pin. Start with a trailer kit and see what is involved (not the pole trailer though). The trailers are as much as part of the entire thing as the truck is. If you want lights, sounds, shifting, motorized legs, it gets expensive fast. I know I have two trucks, one already built and the other waiting for a decent day to try and paint the chassis Chrome (see previous posts).

Bernie

[bmanderville]

Just lot's of post's like me.

[jrventurekid]

I've gotten mine to haul about 95 pounds, on a fresh battery. They can really haul alot; in first gear, of course.

Thanks, Josh

[josh222]

i don't need any fancy stuff.. i just want to drive it around and have fun

[blurr95]

hey guys whats up,just checkin in ,see whats going on around here. ohiofarmboy i am painting my chassis purple its a 2 stage paint from dupli-color that is supposed to look like anodized. it dosent really look that way of course about as much as chrome paint looks like chrome, but it does have its own unique look and i like it. i am painting the chassis and crossmembers this color and some of the suspension, and the cab i am going to paint purple and silver with some kind of simple design on the sides. i am hopefully going to order my mfu kit next week so by the time i get it i should have the paint done. i got lucky today and picked up a set of motorized legs from my lhs that they had setting in the back room for a few years brand new, now all i need is everything else to go with them. has any one got the aluminum rims from stella models off ebay they look really nice and i am thinking of getting them just wondered what anyone thought of them, well i will talk to you guys later, thanks jason

[bmanderville]

All,

I have situation here, I can't paint in the house, and painting outside just ruins the paint job, way to much dust and overspray landing on the parts. So I need a paint booth, that will handle laquers. Anyone know of a unit commercially available that will allow me to paint in the house, with an outside exhaust? I know this is sort of off topic, but is it really that off topic :confused: . Nice detailed paint jobs on these trucks is pretty much required because of the amount of time and money spent building and accessorising(sp?).

Thanks,

Bernie

[blurr95]

hey bmanderville it might be a little lo-tech but what about setting a table infront of a window, covered with plastic, put some cardboard up for sides and a top and them put a box fan in the window to pull out the fumes and overspray that wuold work and be really cheap. just an idea good luck with whatever you use

[bmanderville]

hey bmanderville it might be a little lo-tech but what about setting a table infront of a window, covered with plastic, put some cardboard up for sides and a top and them put a box fan in the window to pull out the fumes and overspray that wuold work and be really cheap. just an idea good luck with whatever you use

Good idea, except I have to work out of the basement. I need to go up with the outflow.

[wedicotrucker]

you can build one useing a house hold air filters. You'll need 5. one for the bottom 3 for the sides and one up top. then using a blowe vac with one end of the hose sucking from in back of the "paint booth" and another hose utalizing the blower out the window of the basment.

[bmanderville]

you can build one useing a house hold air filters. You'll need 5. one for the bottom 3 for the sides and one up top. then using a blowe vac with one end of the hose sucking from in back of the "paint booth" and another hose utalizing the blower out the window of the basment.


Great idea, never even thought of it. And to make it disposable use the universal connector, DUCT TAPE.

Bernie

[badmeat]

Well here's another noobie! I've been wanting one of these rigs for a couple of years. I finally snagged a Knight Hauler kit on Ebay for $290.00 plus $20.00 shipping yesterday. I thought it was a pretty good deal. It'll take 7-10 days to get here but I've been trying to read up on it as much as I can in the mean time. I got 6 pages into this thread and jumped here to the end. I'll try to read some more and hopefully not be asking questions that have already been answered three times before. This is one huge thread!

I do have one quick question. I saw that it's best to install the MFU as you build. I have no intentions of spending that much money for one. I may want to get the light kit though. Even that is pretty pricey. :eek: Does the light kit need to be installed during the build? I'm buying the truck mainly for the fun of building it so tearing it apart again is no big deal as long as I won't have to risk damaging paint or parts.

Hey wedicotrucker. I live in Mesa and will probably go out to see the show. It'll be nice to see some more of these rigs done up in show quality.

Thanks in advance for all the good info I'll be finding here.

Joe

[cdm]

I paint my stuff on the rubbery floor (fake tiles) and then i wipe off the overspray with some paint thinner. It is not a problem to clean as long as you don't spray it directly onto foreign objects. I use a piece (4x4 ft) of cardboard as my base.

If you want any real deatail though, you will need an airbrush and something that is set upon a table so you can sit nicely.

Thought for all other purposes, the floor can't be beat.

[wedicotrucker]

Badmeat, if you are interested in joing up with a trucker club we are allways looking for new members, if you are intersested let me know, and I'll give you my e-mail address, or you can contact Ric from www.gardentrucking.com for details on both the truck show, and club info.

[badmeat]

Oh my God! What have I gotten myself into? I told myself I wouldn't buy the multifunction unit because it was way too much money. That was before I saw the video of it in action. Now it seems it wouldn't be complete without it. I've done a little looking around and I can get it on eBay from Hongkong cowboy for $291.00 shipped. At Tower it's $289 plus $7.00 shipping. But.......if I get something with it to take the total over $300.00 I can get a $40.00 discount. That'll bring me to $260.00 shipped. Does anyone know of a better deal than that? That sure is a ton of money and I'm going to have close to $600.00 in this thing before I even get it. It looks like I now have the excuse to sell off some of my planes. I got way out of hand with the money I spent on them too.

wedicotrucker: Yeah, any info on the club will be welcome.


Joe

[wedicotrucker]

$600.00 dollers is not bad, I'm looking at my work bench and I have roughly $15,000.00 dollers worth of trucks and trailers Sitting on it. but the bucket loader is not mine, its being built for someone els:( so theres 5,000.00 dollers that will not be there for long. As for the club, I'm trying to get every one together in abought 3 weeks or so, abought how far away are you from Tempe?

[badmeat]

I'd guess I have 5-6k wrapped up in RC planes, cars and equipment. It's hard to keep spending this much money on toys though. Oh well, the one with the most toys wins right? ;) So does $260.00 shipped sound like a good buy for the MFCU at Tower?

Tempe is right next to Mesa. I live on the far east side of Mesa close to Leisure World. I love it as everyone around here is too old to commit any crimes. :D


Joe

[bmanderville]

Oh my God! What have I gotten myself into? I told myself I wouldn't buy the multifunction unit because it was way too much money. That was before I saw the video of it in action. Now it seems it wouldn't be complete without it. I've done a little looking around and I can get it on eBay from Hongkong cowboy for $291.00 shipped. At Tower it's $289 plus $7.00 shipping. But.......if I get something with it to take the total over $300.00 I can get a $40.00 discount. That'll bring me to $260.00 shipped. Does anyone know of a better deal than that? That sure is a ton of money and I'm going to have close to $600.00 in this thing before I even get it. It looks like I now have the excuse to sell off some of my planes. I got way out of hand with the money I spent on them too.

wedicotrucker: Yeah, any info on the club will be welcome.


Joe

Welcome to the club, I have bought from Hong Kong Cowboy and his shipping is great. Stella models is also a great source for parts.

Yes the rigs are expsensive, you still need to get a surface radio, can't use an air radio for the truck. And stay away from the 27MHz radios, too many kids playing on the frequencies, go to 75MHz, the Futaba Skysport on surface freqs is all you need, unless you want to go for computerized.

You have only just started, wait until you want all ball bearings (which I highly recommend), a trailer (add another couple of hundred), finishing supplies, etc. But when you are done you have something to be proud of, and it's really fun to drive. Just don't let the local kids take it for a spin. Costs to much to reapair broken parts (see previous posts).

And the MFU is in my opinion a required option. Lights, sound, camera, action :) . And it's all in one unit.

Now trailers, that is a personnal decision, but at least get one you like, and get the light set for it.

Now open the checkbook, and say goodbye to your money for a really great RC experience. It's not like flying planes, it's more about real scale trucking, they don't go fast (though they can, and get out of hand really quick).

I am assumig you watched the RC Universe Video, that is what made me spend over about $3K so far. Yes I love these trucks, love to show them off to both children and adults. And they all love it.

Bernie

[bmanderville]

I'd guess I have 5-6k wrapped up in RC planes, cars and equipment. It's hard to keep spending this much money on toys though. Oh well, the one with the most toys wins right? ;) So does $260.00 shipped sound like a good buy for the MFCU at Tower?

Tempe is right next to Mesa. I live on the far east side of Mesa close to Leisure World. I love it as everyone around here is too old to commit any crimes. :D


Joe

$260 with the discounts sounds OK. But see if you can get it from Hong Kong cheaper with shipping. In this game you have to play everyone to get the best deal. I actually got my Metallic Knight Hauler delivered from Tower for $359 (but it took 5 months of games, but then again I already have a truck to play with). Better than I could do from HK.

Can anyone come up with a better word than "play" with your truck. Operate, no that doesn't sound fun.

Bernie

[mackmixer]

$600.00 dollers is not bad, I'm looking at my work bench and I have roughly $15,000.00 dollers worth of trucks and trailers Sitting on it. but the bucket loader is not mine, its being built for someone els:( so theres 5,000.00 dollers that will not be there for long. As for the club, I'm trying to get every one together in abought 3 weeks or so, abought how far away are you from Tempe? Why does the loader cost so much? Its very nice dont get me wrong I would love to have it but the cost is amazing.Are the germans that more advanced in radio control bulldozers,loader,trucks etc.I wonder why we dont see an american company doing something or anything with that radio control area....

[badmeat]

Bernie,

I knew this was not going to be cheap but I didn't think about the MFCU and it costing more than a trailer. Gotta have it I guess. I'll wait a while on the trailer. I ordered bearings about 5 minutes after I won the auction for the truck. Bushings aren't worth the time it takes to install them. I always use bearings. I've got several radios so I'm set there as well. I dug out and started cycling my old 2400mah Ni-Cd packs. They seem to be doing okay. I've got several 1400SCR race packs too. I could paralell them up if need be.


Joe

[badmeat]

$260 with the discounts sounds OK. But see if you can get it from Hong Kong cheaper with shipping. In this game you have to play everyone to get the best deal. I actually got my Metallic Knight Hauler delivered from Tower for $359 (but it took 5 months of games, but then again I already have a truck to play with). Better than I could do from HK.

Can anyone come up with a better word than "play" with your truck. Operate, no that doesn't sound fun.

Bernie

HongKong Cowboy is $255.00 + 36.00 shipping. Tower looks to be the best deal with the discount. Plus it'll get here in 3-4 days.


Joe

[badmeat]

I just pulled the trigger at Tower. $275.26 with a telescoping antenna and a $2.99 airplane template. I opted for the priority mail or it would have been $5.00 cheaper. I'm getting pretty excited about getting this truck. I've wanted one for so long. I wish I had just gone ahead and gotten it years ago.

I had only seen the Tamiya videos before. I just watched the RCU video/review. That's what pushed me over the top to order the MFCU. They did some awesome camera work on that video.


Joe

[jrventurekid]

I use my JR 8103 heli/airplane radio in my truck. I hate AM channels because of all the glitching. Think about it....with all the pretty paint and chrome, would you wanna have a glitching problem? Not to mention the programming choices. Badmeat, what airplane radio do you have now?

Thanks, Josh

[badmeat]

I use my JR 8103 heli/airplane radio in my truck. I hate AM channels because of all the glitching. Think about it....with all the pretty paint and chrome, would you wanna have a glitching problem? Not to mention the programming choices. Badmeat, what airplane radio do you have now?

Thanks, Josh

Josh,

People get sensative about using A/C radios in ground vehicles but my truck will probably never get run anywhere outside the house or maybe the driveway. (I wouldn't want to get it dirty)
I have an old Futaba Conquest 4 channel A/C radio, a Hitec Flash5 A/C radio and a Futaba 9CAP A/C radio. I've got a Futaba 6 channel A/C radio around here somewhere too but haven't looked for it lately. I also have a bunch of 2 and 3 channel surface frequency radios but they won't have enough channels to work with the truck. I'll have to check but I think I can just get get a 75mhz module for my 9CAP and be okay. I'll probably just use the Flash 5 with it though. I fly planes so I'm well aware of the consequences of running the truck anywhere close to an airplane field. That won't be happening though.
If the truck uses standard size servos I'm in luck as I have a bunch of good Futaba and Hitec standard size servos. I'm also set for batteries and charger.
I'm getting kind of bored building planes and am really looking forward to doing the truck. It'll be a welcome change.


Joe

[wedicotrucker]

yeah I'd go with tower. as far as radios go, i'd go with at least a 6 chanel system. if you have airplane radios you may see if you can have one converted to land use. 72mhz is ok for use in the city but if you plan on going to any truck shows you will not be allowed to use 72 mhz. as for 27 mhz its not just the kids r/c toys but CB radios are also on 27 mhz. I learned that one the hard way. and the wedico loader the main reson it cost so much is the euro is going up and the doller is going down:( but the loader also has real working hydrolics. and is all cast aluminum the only plastic on this thing is the interier. it wieghs in at 16 lbs and can lift as much with out breaking its self. to see one up close and personal its one veary awsome piece of machinary and just doesnt look like it should even work.

[badmeat]

I just checked the Futaba web site and it's a simple module change to use the 9CAP on 75mhz. I have two mid 80's Futabe 3 channel Magnum radios with modules but they're AM! :( There are a bunch of 75mhz modules on eBay right now so I'm sure I'll be able to get one when I need it.


Joe

[wedicotrucker]

hay badmeat we're going to try to have a small get together this saturday. if your interested in coming over contact Ric at www.gardentrucking.com he can give you derections on how to get here.

[tank owner]

HI GUYS,

To say it in a nutshell: I found this forum and inst. loved it. Really astonishing and great big rigs here.

As my nick says I own a Tamiya King Tiger Full Option but I need something different know. So for me the big rigs seem quite perfect. And since Wedico is a bit too expensive I want to stay with Tamiya. Only good experiences with that company.
So I made up my mind: the Knight Hauler is on the purchase list. (plus the MFU)
But since my piggy bank is not that "stuffed" I planned to purchase the tractor trailer kit alone and add the MFU later. SO do you guys think this makes sense? And as I'm living in Austria I want to take advantage of the USD EUR exchange rate. Do you guys know a good and reliable shop that ships overseas at reasonable condistions?

Cheers Mike

[badmeat]

Welcome Mike. Oh,man. Don't even bring up the Tiger tank. I want one of them too. My piggy bank is not so "stuffed" anymore so that one is way off in the future. It seems like a good bunch of guys here so I'm sure they'll steer you in the right direction. I got shipping confirmation last night and it looks like my truck should be here by the weekend. Woohoo.


Joe

[tank owner]

Thx Joe,

the tank is fun for sure. love its offroad qualities... So you already got plans for the weekend :) Just another question: Are ball bearings worth the money..
on my tank I'm using the original stuff (for 2 years) and it's working great, no breakdowns or whatsoever

[pininfarina]

Can anyone come up with a better word than "play" with your truck. Operate, no that doesn't sound fun.

Bernie

"RUN" would be a good word to use??...

hi everyone, and welcome those new truck builders/owners! :) :)

[badmeat]

Mike,

I don't know what the truck comes with for bushings but if they're anything like the ones Tamiya used in their cars like the Sand Scorcher, Brat etc then bearings are the only way to go. I hated the wobbly wheels! I picked up the 30 piece set on eBay for $9.90 plus shipping. They're just cheap metal shielded bearings but I won't be using the truck off road so they'll be fine for me. Compared to everything else the bearing cost is insignificant.

I like the word "run" too. As in run over anything that gets in your way! :D


Joe

[bmanderville]

HI GUYS,

To say it in a nutshell: I found this forum and inst. loved it. Really astonishing and great big rigs here.

As my nick says I own a Tamiya King Tiger Full Option but I need something different know. So for me the big rigs seem quite perfect. And since Wedico is a bit too expensive I want to stay with Tamiya. Only good experiences with that company.
So I made up my mind: the Knight Hauler is on the purchase list. (plus the MFU)
But since my piggy bank is not that "stuffed" I planned to purchase the tractor trailer kit alone and add the MFU later. SO do you guys think this makes sense? And as I'm living in Austria I want to take advantage of the USD EUR exchange rate. Do you guys know a good and reliable shop that ships overseas at reasonable condistions?

Cheers Mike


I want a tank too, but the price is pretty steep, but then again when a real one costs millions of dollars, I suppose spending a thousand isn't that bad. But I want one with a working gun :D. Don't think the other half would be very happy if I bought a tank without finishing the Metallic Knight first.

You can build the truck without the MFU but be prepared to rebuild it again when you do get the MFU. Lots of wires to route everywhere.

As for a reliable shop that ships overseas, check out ebay for Hong Kong Cowboy, StellaModels, or even Tower Hobbies, but I think in your situation in Europe Stella would be your best bet. Check out tamiyaclub.com they have a deal with Stella.

Bernie

[bmanderville]

Mike,

I don't know what the truck comes with for bushings but if they're anything like the ones Tamiya used in their cars like the Sand Scorcher, Brat etc then bearings are the only way to go. I hated the wobbly wheels! I picked up the 30 piece set on eBay for $9.90 plus shipping. They're just cheap metal shielded bearings but I won't be using the truck off road so they'll be fine for me. Compared to everything else the bearing cost is insignificant.

I like the word "run" too. As in run over anything that gets in your way! :D


Joe

I use Duratrax bearings in my trucks and trailers. Maybe since most of us are members of the AMA as airplane flyers (in the US you should be), we should get them to cover surface vehicles too. Can you imagine a full blown show, RC cars racing, trucks hauling planes to the flight line. Runway construction, with dozers etc. It would be a great event, for fun or for prizes, I personally would go for the fun of it. Not great at either flying, manage to crash all the time even on the simulator, and driving I am a little better at. And scale doesn't count at the fun show, yes you can haul your 1/4 scale plane to the runway with your 1/14th scale truck. Should make for some really interesting pics.

Bernie

[bmanderville]

Josh,

People get sensative about using A/C radios in ground vehicles but my truck will probably never get run anywhere outside the house or maybe the driveway. (I wouldn't want to get it dirty)
I have an old Futaba Conquest 4 channel A/C radio, a Hitec Flash5 A/C radio and a Futaba 9CAP A/C radio. I've got a Futaba 6 channel A/C radio around here somewhere too but haven't looked for it lately. I also have a bunch of 2 and 3 channel surface frequency radios but they won't have enough channels to work with the truck. I'll have to check but I think I can just get get a 75mhz module for my 9CAP and be okay. I'll probably just use the Flash 5 with it though. I fly planes so I'm well aware of the consequences of running the truck anywhere close to an airplane field. That won't be happening though.
If the truck uses standard size servos I'm in luck as I have a bunch of good Futaba and Hitec standard size servos. I'm also set for batteries and charger.
I'm getting kind of bored building planes and am really looking forward to doing the truck. It'll be a welcome change.


Joe

You have to take it outside and "run" with it, otherwise why bother with all of time and effort, if you don't let anyone else see it, we won't get more people involved. Dirt comes off with a damp sponge, just don't try and run the rigg through the mud, it will get stuck, unless you modify it for off road use. And I don't see too many 18 wheelers running off road.

The truck does use standard size servo's but it also comes with specific horns for different type of servo's read the assembly manual before you decide to use servo's that are not recommended. Sounds like your pretty much setup for the additional equipment required.

And to all of the new members, welcome, though I am still a newbee, I monitor this thread all of the time.

Bernie

[bmanderville]

Why does the loader cost so much? Its very nice dont get me wrong I would love to have it but the cost is amazing.Are the germans that more advanced in radio control bulldozers,loader,trucks etc.I wonder why we dont see an american company doing something or anything with that radio control area....

I do have a question on the loader. Can I build it myself, without you doing it? I am more into the building than the running, same with my planes, I enjoy the building part much more than the running part. I have been to your website but the cost.... Do you think you could find some other RC construction equipment models to sell? I would love to have a Weidco truck, but the cost is amazing, but then again being German it's the Mercedes of models. And I don't have a Mercedes budget.

Bernie

[bmanderville]

Sorry for so many posts at one time, just trying to reply to each so that all can respond. This is the only Internet forum I really respond to.

Bernie

[wedicotrucker]

[QUOTE=bmanderville]I do have a question on the loader. Can I build it myself, without you doing it? I am more into the building than the running, same with my planes, I enjoy the building part much more than the running part. I have been to your website but the cost.... Do you think you could find some other RC construction equipment models to sell? I would love to have a Weidco truck, but the cost is amazing, but then again being German it's the Mercedes of models. And I don't have a Mercedes budget.

yes you can build the loader your self. gardentrucking is not my webpage. I'm just a builder. Wedico instuctions are easy to fallow, not quit as easy as tamiya unfortionatly but easy none the less. as far as other equipment theres a liembach bucket loader that I think the guy wants $2,700.00 dollers for but might take $2,500.00 dollers. theres also a excavator rtr for 5,000.00 dollers. the loader and excavator ate new never been used, the loader is not put together.as for the wedico bucket loader if you build it your self you'll save $500.00 dollers.

[tank owner]

Thx a lot for your answers. Yeah rewiring the whole thing gonna take some time, but I desperately need something to drive right know :p
The more I read and the more pics I see of your rigs here....
man very tempting

[badmeat]

Well I just pulled the trigger again! Picked up a new flatbed trailer on eBay for $169.00 shipped. I did a lot of checking and no one was even close to this price. I bought the truck kit from the same guy. His eBay name is "must_bid" (without the quotes of course) He has a Globeliner on auction right now that I'll bet will have a very low reserve price like my Knight Hauler did. If you're looking to buy I'd give this guy a look.
FedEx tracking shows my truck kit got here to Phoenix this afternoon. That means it'll be here in the morning. I think I feel a cold coming on [cough, cough] and I'll have to leave work early tomorrow. :D


Joe

[jrventurekid]

I bought my pole trailer and tank trailer from must_bid. I highly recommend him.

Thanks, Josh

[bmanderville]

Well I just pulled the trigger again! Picked up a new flatbed trailer on eBay for $169.00 shipped. I did a lot of checking and no one was even close to this price. I bought the truck kit from the same guy. His eBay name is "must_bid" (without the quotes of course) He has a Globeliner on auction right now that I'll bet will have a very low reserve price like my Knight Hauler did. If you're looking to buy I'd give this guy a look.
FedEx tracking shows my truck kit got here to Phoenix this afternoon. That means it'll be here in the morning. I think I feel a cold coming on [cough, cough] and I'll have to leave work early tomorrow. :D


Joe

I have bought from must_bid too. Great person to deal with, very fast delivery. Hope your cold gets better by the time you get home ;)

Bernie

[wedicotrucker]

[QUOTE=bmanderville]I have bought from must_bid too. Great person to deal with, very fast delivery. Hope your cold gets better by the time you get home ;)

I think you'd better stay home. after all you wouldnt want others to catch you "cold" ;)

[blurr95]

hey badmeat hpoe your "cold" doesnt affect the assembly of your rig. oh and welcome by the way im a noob here myself. i just got an aeromax myself about 3 weeks ago. the detail on these trucks are amazing. ive got my truck built to a rolling chassis right now, took my time and painted the chassis and cross members and other things. not to toot my own horn but i think it turned out really good. now i just have to paint the body. i was gonna get an mfu for it but decided to wait until i get a little more saved in my rc fund.well thats all i got to say at the moment i will talk to you all later, jason

[wedicotrucker]

Hey badmeat, now you need to get your self a fork lift :) to load and unload your new flat bed.

[badmeat]

Hey badmeat, now you need to get your self a fork lift :) to load and unload your new flat bed.

Hehe. One step ahead of you. The place where I buy my forklift parts says he has a line on an RC forklift. He should have one for me to look at in a week or so. If it's halfway decent I'll let you guys know about it. I don't have any info at all on it yet.

Thanks for the reassuring words about must_bid. It makes me even happier about spending so much money with him.

I was out Wednesday with a sprained ankle. Not sure if I can swing another day off but cough,cough,achoo,sniffle the cold does seem to be getting worse. ;)


Joe

[wedicotrucker]

[QUOTE=badmeat]Hehe. One step ahead of you. The place where I buy my forklift parts says he has a line on an RC forklift. He should have one for me to look at in a week or so. If it's halfway decent I'll let you guys know about it. I don't have any info at all on it yet.

Thanks for the reassuring words about must_bid. It makes me even happier about spending so much money with him.

I was out Wednesday with a sprained ankle. Not sure if I can swing another day off but cough,cough,achoo,sniffle the cold does seem to be getting worse. ;)


the only fork lift I know of thats of any quality is from robbe. but the cost is roughly $650.00 USD.

[tank owner]

Hey guys
I'm back with a whole bunch of questions.
While browsing through the net I found the following on this page
http://www.morris-modellshop.de/. They offer a tie bar
that corrects a production fault of Tamiya. They say that when taking a turn the tires kinda "rub out". It's made by Carson.
They also offer (from Carson) an add. tranny (4:1) which takes care of the high speed in 3rd gear and adds some torque.
What do you guys think about that? Is it necessary or usefull?

The last one: They offer a better motor. I think someone in the thread referred to it as the "tractor puller". It is a Orbital 2 Mach-Mod: nominal speed 6500/min and 80 (windings? don't know the right term).
But I can only find this motor in European shops. In the US the only sell the Orbital 2R Mach-Modified. Is this really better than the one from Tamiya and can I use it with the ESC in the MFU?

Thx for taking your time to answer. Can only rely on yours expertise :D

BTW Graupner (http://www.shop.graupner.de/webapp/commerce/command/ExecMacro/Graupner/macros/main.d2w/report?lang=en) offers a fully functional track-type tractor. This thing weights about 24,2 pounds because it is covered with 24 carat gold. Crazy world. So if you want something representative on your flatbed trailer just buy it.

@ badmeat I'm writing this from work so maybe you can pass it on to me, the cold :p

[wedicotrucker]

I do not own a tamiya truck so I cant answer all your questions, but as far as the 4:1 that is a MUST HAVE. I use one in my all my rigs, its well worth it. slows them down just right.

[bananarama]

The truck puller motors is made by LRP, the one on your link is a team Orion motor but the spec on them looks the same. The org. motor revs 17.000 rpm if Im not all wrong and these 6500 rpm, thats almost a 3:1 reduction. Maybe you gain more tourqe with the org. motor and 4:1 gearbox versus the truck puller engines, but i would think you get longer running times with the mod motors.

Is the forklift from graupner for 120€ a bad one? Has any one here seen it in action?

[wedicotrucker]

The truck puller motors is made by LRP, the one on your link is a team Orion motor but the spec on them looks the same. The org. motor revs 17.000 rpm if Im not all wrong and these 6500 rpm, thats almost a 3:1 reduction. Maybe you gain more tourqe with the org. motor and 4:1 gearbox versus the truck puller engines, but i would think you get longer running times with the mod motors.

Is the forklift from graupner for 120€ a bad one? Has any one here seen it in action?

I didnt know graupner made a forklift. I'll have to look into that. as far a low rpm motors go, the one I use is a Buller motor rated at 6,000 rpm and with a 3300 Mah battery and a 4:1 gear reduction I'm getting just over an hour run time. and that with a truck that lit up like a xmas tree.

[bananarama]

So you have both the 6000 rpm engine and reduction box, you sure must have a crawler ;) Maybe i should do the same with mine too. They are ridiculously fast as standard. Cant see I will ever use third gear as it is now.

Too bad the forklift is in 1:6 scale, but maybe it doesnt look too stupid alongside the truck. 120€ is no money anyway. On http://www.morris-modellshop.de/ they also have a 1:14 bucketloader for 115€, that one would probably look good on a lowboy. Or the excavator? So much toys, so little money :)

Well time to hit the sack, really dont like to work weekends...

[badmeat]

Anyone have any English links for the reduction gear? I don't read German and haven't been able to find anything on the site. Even Google can't translate it.

My MFCU got here from Tower. Quite impressive piece of equipment. Now I see why it's so expensive. My Knight Hauler kit shows to be on the FedEx truck out for delivery. I guess it's on the late run. Good thing I didn't leave work early. I would have been going nuts waiting for nothing.


Joe

[wedicotrucker]

if you want an aliminum 4:1 gardentrucking has them for $140.38 of or I think $70 dollers you can get a plastic one. as far as speed goes for my truck, it is a crawler in 1st, 2nd isnt to bad, and 3rd is right where the truck should be for speed. After all with these trucks you doent whant to have road rash on these bodies. way too much work in paint and detail to reck them.

[bmanderville]

So how's the cold? Make sure you setup your radio and servos first with the MFU as shown in the directions. Servos must be in the neutral position before you put the new horns on. If not it's a real pain to get them right. I know I didn't follow the instructions, you can't use much trim to get them right otherwise you may put the MFU into another mode.

Have fun this weekend and read all of the manuals before you start building, to figure out what instructions replace what.

Bernie

[badmeat]

Shoot! Shoot! Shoot! He sent me the wrong truck. :( It's a "Metallic Special". I know it costs considerably more than what I paid for. I'm too damned honest for my own good. I e-mailed him to let him know what happened. I'll send the body back to him if he wants. I'm going to start on the chassis though. As far as I can tell the chrome body is the only difference in the two kits. I wanted to paint it anyway. I think the chrome looks gaudy myself. I've been waiting for a reply from yesterday on some other items I want to buy with no response. I hope he's not out of town.

Joe

[bmanderville]

Shoot! Shoot! Shoot! He sent me the wrong truck. :( It's a "Metallic Special". I know it costs considerably more than what I paid for. I'm too damned honest for my own good. I e-mailed him to let him know what happened. I'll send the body back to him if he wants. I'm going to start on the chassis though. As far as I can tell the chrome body is the only difference in the two kits. I wanted to paint it anyway. I think the chrome looks gaudy myself. I've been waiting for a reply from yesterday on some other items I want to buy with no response. I hope he's not out of town.

Joe

Go with the metallic special, it's a limited edition, I waited 5 months for one. If you want to sell it let me know, but don't open any of the boxes or packages.

You can actually overspray it with Tamiya clear colors, which I haven't seen but I bet it would look good. By the way I like gaudy. I am planning on painting my metallic knight chassis chrome, want it all shiney all over. A show truck not a daily driver.

You will hear from him but realize that it's not business hours and it's Friday. Don't start any work, I know it's hard but if you do you can't get a refund, and your stuck with the chrome body. And I'm not sure you can order another body from Tamiya. The entire kit is what people will want.

Bernie

[bmanderville]

If you bought from Must_bid be patient, he does have job. You wil get what you bought, but if you don't, please let all of us know. If you didn't pay for superfast shipping it was sent UPS ground, could take up to a week.

[badmeat]

I'm not looking for a refund. I just got more than what I paid for and want to do right by him. I don't want to eat the shipping to send it back though. I'm kind of hoping he'll just say keep it and it'll all be over with. I haven't started on the kit yet. I'm working on the MFCU and its miles of wires. I did have to use the speaker box from the kit but nothing more yet. Tower shows the stock body to be in stock late April. I've seen them on eBay too so they're available. I'll just have to see what must_bid says.

I'm not getting e-mail notifications of new posts a lot of the time. Very inconsistant. Anyone else have that problem?

Joe

[bananarama]

Sorry badmeat, I dont have an english link for the reduction kit but heres how you find it.
Go here: http://www.morris-modellshop.de/ and then you click on "RC- Zu Lande" up on the left side of the page, then click "trucks" " Tamiya" and last "zubehör". Look at the bottom of that page and you will find the kit wich cost 29€. They also have the doglegs you need just under it, called "kardansatz".

[badmeat]

I finally got a reply from must_bid. He's been looking for this kit. It was supposed to go to California. He's going to e-mail me a FedEx shipping label and I'll run down and send it out tonight for him. He'll send me the right kit. I really did want to start building it today but I'll just have to wait for the right kit. It's better this way as I wouldn't be able to sleep knowing I had ripped the guy off. I'm glad I waited to tear into it.

At least I got the MFCU wired up. I don't have anything else to work on for the truck though. I do have some planes I could finish up but I've already got too many of them. Just maidened two new ones this morning. Maybe I'll just glue myself to the recliner and see what it's like to just veg out and watch TV for a change. I could use a little relaxation.

What are you guys using for transmitters? Does the left stick NEED to spring load to center on both axis for the left stick? I just realized the TX's I wanted to use all have electronic trims and won't work well with the MFCU. I see Servocity has the Hitec Lazer 4 channel TX only for $60.00 (http://www.servocity.com/html/4-ch_laser_4_fm_systems.html) They have a 75mhz version available but my 4 channel 75mhz RX is AM. I'll probably get the aircraft version and use the RX's I already have. I won't be driven around planes so I'm not going to sweat it.

Joe

[bmanderville]

I finally got a reply from must_bid. He's been looking for this kit. It was supposed to go to California. He's going to e-mail me a FedEx shipping label and I'll run down and send it out tonight for him. He'll send me the right kit. I really did want to start building it today but I'll just have to wait for the right kit. It's better this way as I wouldn't be able to sleep knowing I had ripped the guy off. I'm glad I waited to tear into it.

At least I got the MFCU wired up. I don't have anything else to work on for the truck though. I do have some planes I could finish up but I've already got too many of them. Just maidened two new ones this morning. Maybe I'll just glue myself to the recliner and see what it's like to just veg out and watch TV for a change. I could use a little relaxation.

What are you guys using for transmitters? Does the left stick NEED to spring load to center on both axis for the left stick? I just realized the TX's I wanted to use all have electronic trims and won't work well with the MFCU. I see Servocity has the Hitec Lazer 4 channel TX only for $60.00 (http://www.servocity.com/html/4-ch_laser_4_fm_systems.html) They have a 75mhz version available but my 4 channel 75mhz RX is AM. I'll probably get the aircraft version and use the RX's I already have. I won't be driven around planes so I'm not going to sweat it.

Joe

Glad to hear he got back to you, just make sure and tell him you used the speaker box so he can swap them between the kits.

As for the radio, 75MHz can't be AM, wrong frequency. I would highly recommend modifying the radio to be spring centered on the left stick. Let go of the stick and the truck stops, otherwise you have to get it back in the middle to stop the truck. These trucks have no brakes, I know wrecked mine last weekend under my car, broke off an exhaust tip :(, I have done this before. Thank god for Tamiya spare parts, got what I needed, no muss, no fuss, but they are expensive parts.

I use the Futatba Skysport radio, comes with 4 servos and is pretty cheap from Tower Hobbies. Also become a SuperSaver member, with what you are getting into, the savings on shipping, it pays for itself.

Now if you want something to do this weekend unwire the MFCU, you can't install it all wired up (well maybe you could but I wouldn't even want to think about trying it that way). You need to start from the LED end and then route the wires.

Bernie.

[badmeat]

As for the radio, 75MHz can't be AM, wrong frequency.
Bernie.

Bernie,

This is a Futaba FP-R104H RX from the early 90's. It's 75mhz and it is AM. It does have the later FM style servo pin configuration though. This thing is old and I don't think I want to trust it. I hate to buy a radio with servos as I already have a ton of them laying around. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet again. I'll have spent close to a grand and don't have much of anything in front of me to play with. This sucks! Is the Skysport from Tower capable of return to center springing on the throttle stick? If so I'll go ahead and order it.

It's been almost 6 hours since I last heard from must_bid. I hope he gets me the shipping label soon. I don't want to have to wait forever for my replacement kit.


Joe

[bmanderville]

Bernie,

This is a Futaba FP-R104H RX from the early 90's. It's 75mhz and it is AM. It does have the later FM style servo pin configuration though. This thing is old and I don't think I want to trust it. I hate to buy a radio with servos as I already have a ton of them laying around. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet again. I'll have spent close to a grand and don't have much of anything in front of me to play with. This sucks! Is the Skysport from Tower capable of return to center springing on the throttle stick? If so I'll go ahead and order it.

It's been almost 6 hours since I last heard from must_bid. I hope he gets me the shipping label soon. I don't want to have to wait forever for my replacement kit.


Joe

Only a grand, on your first truck! Plan on another couple of hundred depending on what finishes you want to do. Bite the bullet on at 75 MHz surface radio, you are physically close to others that like to do the same thing. It's only $129 but call and see if you can get the TX and RX without the servos, might save you some cash.

[badmeat]

Bernie,

Does that transmitter for sure have a spring return to center on the throttle?


Joe

[wedicotrucker]

Bernie,

Does that transmitter for sure have a spring return to center on the throttle?


Joe

I doent think they do, but I know you can get a convertion for them to make them sping loaded. these are basicly air plane radios thet have been reconfigured to 75 mhz. I just bought an airtonics RD8000 8 chanel radio for my heavy hauler and every thing in the instuctions all refer to airplanes and helicopters. so I have nothing for referance on the functions.

[bmanderville]

Bernie,

Does that transmitter for sure have a spring return to center on the throttle?


Joe

No it doesn't have to be sprung to return to center. But if not, then you are in control of stopping the truck, by reutrning the sitck to center. Flying a plane is a lot different, set the throttle and fly, you can't do that with one of these trucks. You are constantly on the throtel (sp?), and if you are heading at inanimate object and screw up the controls, guess what happens!

Bernie

[badmeat]

I'm going to call Tower Sunday to see if they'll sell me the SkySport 6 channel on 75mhz without the servos. I'm sure I'll be able to find a use for the other two channels. Video camera control is one thing that comes to mind right away.

Joe

[badmeat]

Tower wouldn't pull the servos from the radio package. Can't blame them but it was worth a try. I ordered it anyway. Got another pair of shocks too. With the $20.00 off deal I basically got the shocks for $3.00. Can't beat that!

I'm curious about the 6500 rpm motor I see talked about. Anyone have a US link for one? I don't want a race truck and the motor should be considerable cheaper than the 4:1 gearbox.

I got the shipping label from must_bid late last night. He gave me his last two sets of shocks and the trailer light kit at a killer price along with free shipping. This guy has made a ton of money on me but he'll be making more that's for sure. He's one class act!


Joe

[blurr95]

hey badmeat i am glad to see that everything is turning out all right for with your knight hauler, sucks that its taking extra long time for you to build it but at least you will have a clear consience

[wedicotrucker]

contact Ric at gardentrucking.com I know he has low rpm motors for tamiya, not sure on how much he gets for them, but I know there under $50.00

[badmeat]

contact Ric at gardentrucking.com I know he has low rpm motors for tamiya, not sure on how much he gets for them, but I know there under $50.00

I found it on the site HERE (http://www.gardentrucking.com/products2.tpl?command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&action=search&cart=11137761946976722&wording=%5Bwording%5D&eqCATEGORYdatarq=Accessories&eqMAJORCATEGORYdatarq=Products&Titlesumm=t&Titlesort=1&max=5&startAt=41). It's the third one down the list. It's 6000 rpm but 12 volt. Might be a little too weak at 7.2 volts. Plus it's $69.14! :eek: Sounds pretty steep for a brushed motor. I realize that it's not a high production motor but I can't see it being that expensive unless there's something really special about it. I've spent so much money in the last couple of days that I HAVE to start cutting some costs.


Joe

[wedicotrucker]

[QUOTE=badmeat]I found it on the site HERE (http://www.gardentrucking.com/products2.tpl?command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&action=search&cart=11137761946976722&wording=%5Bwording%5D&eqCATEGORYdatarq=Accessories&eqMAJORCATEGORYdatarq=Products&Titlesumm=t&Titlesort=1&max=5&startAt=41). It's the third one down the list. It's 6000 rpm but 12 volt. Might be a little too weak at 7.2 volts. Plus it's $69.14! :eek: Sounds pretty steep for a brushed motor. I expensive unless there's something really special about it. I've spent so much realize that it's not a high production motor but I can't see it being that money in the last couple of days that I HAVE to start cutting some costs.


Joe[/QUOT

badmeat, thats for a wedico truck, Ric just got these ones in, they wont be on the web site untill he redoes the site.

[badmeat]

Thanks for setting me straight. I just e-mailed. I'll post here the info that I get from him.


Joe

[wedicotrucker]

one more thing, if you call Ric, or shoot him an e-mail, let him know Nate sent ya. I would recomend going to his shop in person, as its cheaper. and you also doent need to buy every thing at once, it took me just over 2 years to get my truck where I want it.

[Macdaddy4738]

im looking at getting one of these once im back in a job...

couple of questions though.

How much did you spend on your truck?
Any websites with pics in progress?
Where do you generally run your truck?

Will a Micro RS4 fit into the back of an enclosed trailer?

[wedicotrucker]

im looking at getting one of these once im back in a job...

couple of questions though.

How much did you spend on your truck?
Any websites with pics in progress?
Where do you generally run your truck?

Will a Micro RS4 fit into the back of an enclosed trailer?

I spent roughfly $4,400.00 dollers on my "heavy hauler", whitch is a wedico convintional truck with sleeper, loaded with the nesesary gooddies to haul heaver loads. $820.00 dollers on my racing semi. $500.00 dollers on a mercedes cab over and abought $2000.00 dollers on my "west coast hauler" witch is a streched out wedico frietliner cab over with a wedico peterbult sleeper. and abought another $4000.00 dollers in trailers.

not sure of any web sites with pics of trucks being built in progress.

I have a road way set up in my back yard.

as far as the micro rs4 goes I dont have one, but if its less than 6 1/2 to 7 inches wide it should fit nicly.

[badmeat]

one more thing, if you call Ric, or shoot him an e-mail, let him know Nate sent ya. I would recomend going to his shop in person, as its cheaper. and you also doent need to buy every thing at once, it took me just over 2 years to get my truck where I want it.

Got a reply from Ric. He says it runs half the rpm of stock and it's $39.92. I'm waiting to hear back if it's in stock and if I can drive by to pick it up. No sense paying shipping for 8 miles. ;)

Joe

[Macdaddy4738]

I spent roughfly $4,400.00 dollers on my "heavy hauler", whitch is a wedico convintional truck with sleeper, loaded with the nesesary gooddies to haul heaver loads. $820.00 dollers on my racing semi. $500.00 dollers on a mercedes cab over and abought $2000.00 dollers on my "west coast hauler" witch is a streched out wedico frietliner cab over with a wedico peterbult sleeper. and abought another $4000.00 dollers in trailers.

not sure of any web sites with pics of trucks being built in progress.

I have a road way set up in my back yard.

as far as the micro rs4 goes I dont have one, but if its less than 6 1/2 to 7 inches wide it should fit nicly.

good lord! They are that much?!?!

Tamiya stuff is generally cheaper then Wedico correct?

i think the micro RS4 is probably 6 inches wide.

[badmeat]

I just talked to Ric on the phone. I'll be picking up the motor tomorrow. Sounds like a nice guy.

Macdaddy: These things are definitely not cheap. I haven't added up every penny but I'm pretty sure I'm over a grand on mine but that's with everything brand new except batteries and charger that I had left over from my racing days. Forgoing the MFCU, oil shocks, trailer and trailer light kit would lower that cost by well over half. I'm scared to death I'm going to get like some of the other guys and have multi thousands of dollars wrapped up in these things. Just the short time I was able to look over the parts in the kit I just sent back was enough to hook me. These things are just too cool!


Joe

[jrventurekid]

I have about $3000 in my Knight Hauler and all the trailers. I own a micro RS4, and yes it fits quite nicely in the box trailer. There's even enough room in the box trailer to hold the transmitter.

Thanks, Josh

[Macdaddy4738]

where can i get prices on all of this?

Where do you actually drive em? Im sure they dont go too fast but is there any danger of roll over?

[badmeat]

where can i get prices on all of this?

Where do you actually drive em? Im sure they dont go too fast but is there any danger of roll over?

I've gotten outstanding deals from seller "must_bid" on eBay. Tower Hobbies has decent prices on some things too. Doing careful shopping has probably saved me $100.00 on this purchase.

Joe

[wedicotrucker]

where can i get prices on all of this?

Where do you actually drive em? Im sure they dont go too fast but is there any danger of roll over?


YES, these truck are veary capable of rolling over, thats why I personly recomend a 4:1 gear reduction unit. these trucks are veary top heavy as every thing that has any whait to it is above the frame.

as far as a place to run them, find other people in your area that have these trucks and form a club. if your neer Pheonix AZ, the club I belong to will be putting on a show at the Pheonix Civic Plaza june 10th, 11th, and 12th. and will also be doing a show in Idiana at the national toy and constuction show in Augest.

[badmeat]

I was going down the freeway today and was next to a sky blue Kenworth. He didn't have a trailer so the frame rails quickly caught my eye as they were painted the same color as the body. It looked pretty good. It's the first time I've paid attention this on a real truck. I know some are painting their scale truck frames. I already bought the Tamiya chrome yellow paint that I plan to use on the Knight Hauler. Yellow is pretty bright so I'm a little hesitant to paint the frame the same color. I can't find any pictures of yellow trucks with yellow frames either. Do you think it might look good or should I stick with good old fashioned black for the rails?


Joe

[copier dude]

I already bought the Tamiya chrome yellow paint that I plan to use on the Knight Hauler. Yellow is pretty bright so I'm a little hesitant to paint the frame the same color. Do you think it might look good or should I stick with good old fashioned black for the rails?
Joe

I'm thinkin' it would look pretty good! I ended up not painting my frame and I kinda wish I had. I was going to polish the aluminum rails but ended not doing that as the black coating is nearly indestructable. I did polish the drive shaft though. A chrome yellow body and frame would be very hot!
Cheers, copier dude.

[wedicotrucker]

Badmeat, how did your trip to Ric's go?

My rig is a sun set yellow with natrual amuluminum fram rails. basicly stock wedico trim as far as the chasis goes. Yellow on these trucks looks veary good. crome yellow has got to look incridable.

[blurr95]

badmeat, i painted the rails and cross members on my aeromax purple and i am gonna paint the body purple and silver. i have the whole chassis asembled now and it looks really good. if you want to paint the frame rails, do it i dont think youll regret it, and i have seen a couple of real semis that were yellow with yellow frames and they looked real good, talk to you later jason kinda makes me wish i would have done mine in yellow to. oh well, there is always a better color after its all said and done. talk to you later, jason

[Macdaddy4738]

did you guys buy everything at once?

I was thinking of buying it like this...

That big sound unit (MUCU or whatever)
Radio
The Truck (thinking Knight Hauler or Globeliner)
The Trailer

sound good?

[tank owner]

THX for your advice.

Now there are more items on the shoppinglist... and damned I want alloy wheels too.
Any crazy colour suggestions. I thought about painting it black first, to emphasize the chrome, but.. you know I guesss there are a lot of black KH out there.

Cheers Mike

[bananarama]

Macdaddy: sure you can buy the stuff in that order, but once you get one thing you want them all at once so you can build it and drive it :)

[badmeat]

Badmeat, how did your trip to Ric's go?

My rig is a sun set yellow with natrual amuluminum fram rails. basicly stock wedico trim as far as the chasis goes. Yellow on these trucks looks veary good. crome yellow has got to look incridable.

I called as I was getting close to his house and got the answering machine. He left a message on my voicemail later saying he was there but probably in the shop and didn't hear the phone ring. He's leaving town today and won't be back until next week. I'll check with him then. It's no rush. At least now I know where I can get one and it's local too!

Thanks for the input on painting the frame rails. I'll make it happen.

Macdaddy: Bananarama is 100% correct. As soon as you even order one thing you want it all. And you want it NOW! :D

The MFCU, bearings, 3 sets of shocks, trailer lights and radio are here. The trailer should be here tomorrow according to FedEx tracking. I'm hoping the truck will be here by Monday. Being honest about him sending me the more expensive kit by mistake kit kinda sucks now. I would have been well into the build or even done by this time.


Joe

[bmanderville]

I called as I was getting close to his house and got the answering machine. He left a message on my voicemail later saying he was there but probably in the shop and didn't hear the phone ring. He's leaving town today and won't be back until next week. I'll check with him then. It's no rush. At least now I know where I can get one and it's local too!

Thanks for the input on painting the frame rails. I'll make it happen.

Macdaddy: Bananarama is 100% correct. As soon as you even order one thing you want it all. And you want it NOW! :D

The MFCU, bearings, 3 sets of shocks, trailer lights and radio are here. The trailer should be here tomorrow according to FedEx tracking. I'm hoping the truck will be here by Monday. Being honest about him sending me the more expensive kit by mistake kit kinda sucks now. I would have been well into the build or even done by this time.


Joe
But at least your honest, and you won't finish one of these kits in a weekend, unless you have really good eyes, and small fingers, and can paint while building, and have four hands, and lots of space to work in.

Bernie

[OhioFarmboy]

Wow this place has really taken off lately.Used to only check in here once or so a week,now it looks like i need to check in daily.Welcome to all the new members.I'm glad to see so much interest in these trucks,plus when other people not interested see them,they will learn something about big trucks and how they handle on the real road and maybe have a little more respect for truckers?.
As for paint jobs and painting frames,my advice is whatever would look good on a fancy show pickup truck or car,will look good on a semi truck.Painted frames that match or blend in with the cab color is very common on big trucks,some are wild,some are mild.It's what ever color you like even if you think no one will like it.You will and thats what counts.Reminds me of my first custom paint job on my Harley.I wanted to go with a bright candy yellow and have yellow ghost flames.All my buddies talked me out of it and i regretted not doing it.I ended up with pearl white and purple flames,turned out real nice,but i still drooled when i saw a bright yellow bike.
I have my custom made drop deck trailer almost done.It is all painted,extra lights installed,wood floor on etc.Just need to do some final touches and i'll post some pics.I put on about 20 extra marker lights on and it sure is bright.Well thats all from here,have fun,Randy.

[tank owner]

Hi Ohio,

saw some picks you posted in the thread before. awesome man.
I got a question regarding the lenght of the box-trailer.

The Knight Hauler is 614 mm long and the trailer 886 mm.
In Europe the trailers are more than double the lenght of the tractor.
Is this ratio 614 : 886 correct or should the trailer be longer?
You got any experience in lenghten the trailer?

Cheers Mike

[bananarama]

If you transform the lenght to real scale the truck will be 8.6 meters or some 28 foot, I think thats a bit on the long side even for a US truck. The trailer measures 12.4 meter wich is kinda short, 41 foot I think. If Im not all wrong a trailer is usually 50 foot long in US and thats max.

So the truck is a bit long and the trailer is a bit short.

Check back in the thread and you will see a extended trailer and pictures of it.

[bananarama]

Check this out: http://www.goldstarstockists.com/do...ded-trailer.pdf

Thats Mikeg8´s extended trailer and how he made it.

Search this thread for mikeg8 and you will find more from him.

[badmeat]

Check this out: http://www.goldstarstockists.com/do...ded-trailer.pdf

Thats Mikeg8´s extended trailer and how he made it.

Search this thread for mikeg8 and you will find more from him.

The link doesn't work. Do you have another? A search for MikeG8 shows this thread only and no specific posts.


Joe

[bananarama]

My bad, didnt copy the link right, try this one instead: http://www.goldstarstockists.com/downloads/extended-trailer.pdf

Go back to page 30 and 31 in this thread and you will find the posts.

Banan

[badmeat]

Thanks! That's some nice stuff. I guess I'm just gonna have to sit back and go through this entire thread and save all of the pictures. That could take a while though! :eek: :D

I finished my flat bed trailer last night. I was kind of bummed out that there are only 4 lights for 6 holes with the light kit. Would it have killed them to light up all the holes? I would have gladly paid for the extra bulbs. Now that I've laid the wood down it'll be hard to run extra lights at this point. I guess I should have a little more patience huh?

According to FedEx tracking my Knight Hauler has been sitting in Los Angeles for the last two days for some reason. It just left there this morning. Now the delivery date is shown as Tuesday. I hope they don't forget about it again! This is strange as they've been lightening fast on all other shipments.


Joe

[bananarama]

You know we all want pictures of your progress? ;)

The package probably fell between two chairs, hate when that happens. Dont they know we want our trucks yesterday?

Go take a look at tamiyaclub com if you want more pictures of these trucks.


// Banan

[badmeat]

This account is several years old. I created the name badmeat for my spam e-mail account way back when so I'd know where the spam originated from. I obviously used the name for this account that I forgot about. We now have spam blockers so I'm going back to the nickname I've had since 1984.
"Turbojoe".
I was working for Buick as an automatic transmission mechanic when the counterman paged me to parts department as "Turbojoe". Because G.M transmissions are called Turbo Hydramatics Bob decided to combine the two names. When I was paged the name stuck. They even got me new name tags for my shirts. In 1985 I got my California license plate with "TRBOJOE" and had it until I moved to Arizona in 2002. My AZ plate is the same as you'll see on the plate decals I've made for my truck and trailer.
Sorry to get long winded but I just didn't want anyone to think there was a another new weirdo here. It's the same weirdo with a different name. All my new posts will be as Turbojoe.


Joe

[Turbojoe]

Looks like the new login works.

Quick question. What is a good source for compatible LED's to use with the Tamiya light systems?



Joe

[copier dude]

Looks like the new login works.

Quick question. What is a good source for compatible LED's to use with the Tamiya light systems?



Joe

Yes! I woud like to know as well! I was under the impresion that LED's from Radio Shack or wherever would work, but I wonder now...
Cheers, copier dude.

[Turbojoe]

I just found a pretty cool truck site while searching around. I hanen't seen any mention of it here yet. WILD WILLY (http://www.customrcmodels.com/index.htm). There is quite a bit on truck modifications as well as several gear reduction methods. Some are for sale.


Joe

[tank owner]

THX, but for some reason I cannot open the pdf. I tried it before.
Do you know any other link to download it?

Cheers Mike

[bananarama]

Mike, you probably don't have Adobe acrobat reader installed. Download it here:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html ,install it and then you can open that and other pdf files.

// Banan

[Nofri]

I'm interested in buying one oh those tractor kits. Where can I find movies of these awesome vehicles? :cool:

Nofri

[Turbojoe]

I'm interested in buying one oh those tractor kits. Where can I find movies of these awesome vehicles? :cool:

Nofri

Go HERE (http://www.rcuniverse.com/vgallery/index.cfm). Scroll down the page for the truck video. WARNING! This video makes you want to spend LOTS of money! :eek: :D


Joe

[copier dude]

Here's the Tamiya video that made me spend lot's of money: :p

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=56314

Scroll down for 3 little movies and down a bit further for the big movie that will cause you to get "truckus insanius". A condition where by you become obssesed with 1/14th scale big rigs and will use any excuse to justify the purchase of said truck and all available accessories.

Oh yeah, check out www.garyjavo.com. He had an awesome video he made of his truck as well as a build-up with lots of pictures, but I think he removed it. I'll have to check on that.
Cheers, copier dude.

[jrventurekid]

I'm still trying to post my movie of my truck on the net....but its taking some time. Let you guys know when I get it done!

Thanks, Josh

[Turbojoe]

Here's the Tamiya video that made me spend lot's of money: :p

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=56314

Scroll down for 3 little movies and down a bit further for the big movie that will cause you to get "truckus insanius". A condition where by you become obssesed with 1/14th scale big rigs and will use any excuse to justify the purchase of said truck and all available accessories.

Oh yeah, check out www.garyjavo.com. He had an awesome video he made of his truck as well as a build-up with lots of pictures, but I think he removed it. I'll have to check on that.
Cheers, copier dude.

"Truckus insanius". Boy ain't it the truth! I have my flatbed trailer and light kit, MFCU, new 6 channel radio, telescoping antenna, oil shocks, motorized trailer legs, paint etc. and the truck kit won't even be here until tomorrow night! I've been so obsessed with this that I've been buying everything I find on eBay or at Tower. I've been able to hold back buying the alloy wheels because the stock chrome ones on my trailer look great. I don't want to replace them.
Building the trailer was a pure joy but it ended way too soon. Everything fits with such precision. It's a mechanical work of art. I hope the Knight Hauler takes days to build. If not I may have to start looking for a Globeliner to build too. I can see my planes getting pushed aside to make room for trucks now. ;)


Joe

[copier dude]

Building the trailer was a pure joy but it ended way too soon. Everything fits with such precision. It's a mechanical work of art. I hope the Knight Hauler takes days to build. If not I may have to start looking for a Globeliner to build too.
Joe


I am enjoying the building so much that when I have finished I am going to sell all of it on eBay starting at 99 cents with no reserve just so I can buy another and get the satisfaction of building it again! (I'm seroius.)
Cheers, copier dude.

[bmanderville]

Take it all apart and fix anything you thought was wrong. Add ball bearings everywhere, trailer included. Fix up the wiring on your MFCU, you can't have, too many trucks. You need a fleet, though you can't drive them all at the same time, but when a battery pack runs down, you have another to drive, while charging the other.

Bernie

[Turbojoe]

Somebody please tell me why I can't be a lowlife scum and keep what just got sent to me instead of the Knight Hauler? FedEx got here a while ago. I opened the box and inside was a full option M4 Sherman tank! This sells for more than the Metallic Option Knight Hauler they sent the first time and WAY more than the base model Knight Hauler I paid for. I just sent him an e-mail saying what happened. God, I hope I don't have to wait ANOTHER week to get my kit. I asked him to get it to my by Friday. I doubt that will happen but it doesn't hurt to try. Meanwhile I have my trailer built and I get to listen to my MFCU run and flash the lights. No truck though. :(


Joe

[copier dude]

Somebody please tell me why I can't be a lowlife scum and keep what just got sent to me instead of the Knight Hauler?
Joe
Bad Karma.
Seriously though, I can't believe you got sent the wrong thing 2 times! Something tells me this guy is going to fire some help, cause I can't believe the owner did the mistake.

[bananarama]

I'm interested in buying one oh those tractor kits. Where can I find movies of these awesome vehicles? :cool:

Nofri

If you PM me I can open up my ftp server where I have some 13 or so movies of running Knights and other trucks that I have found on the net.

[bananarama]

Here's another movie for you all: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/moviecomment.asp?id=707&uid=
Really like the weathering or patina on it, looks real in that film.

[Turbojoe]

Bad Karma.
Seriously though, I can't believe you got sent the wrong thing 2 times! Something tells me this guy is going to fire some help, cause I can't believe the owner did the mistake.

I couldn't believe it either. He says the shipping clerk is new and will be "talked" to. He personally packed mine this time. FedEx tracking says it will be here Friday. I'm VERY happy about that although I do have to wonder what will show up this time. ;) I shipped out the tank this morning and it's a good thing. I was starting to think about buying it too. :eek:


Joe

[copier dude]

I couldn't believe it either. He says the shipping clerk is new and will be "talked" to. He personally packed mine this time. FedEx tracking says it will be here Friday. I'm VERY happy about that although I do have to wonder what will show up this time. ;) I shipped out the tank this morning and it's a good thing. I was starting to think about buying it too. :eek:


Joe
If I had one of those tank kits in my home, I would have told the guy "I'll take it!". I can't say "no" to something in kit form! Were you able to open the box and examine the contents? If so, how did it look? Cheers, copier dude.

[Turbojoe]

If I had one of those tank kits in my home, I would have told the guy "I'll take it!". I can't say "no" to something in kit form! Were you able to open the box and examine the contents? If so, how did it look? Cheers, copier dude.

The box has a flip up lid that exposes clear viewing areas so you can see the goodies inside. I didn't open it any further because I knew I'd really want it then. It would look so cool on my flat bed trailer! It had all the available electronic options with it too. I had to pack it back up quick or my bank account was going to be in serious trouble. I've got all this truck stuff and three new planes. I have to stop spending sometime. The money tree out back is getting pretty bare. :D


Joe

[Turbojoe]

Hmmm. Just found out the hard way that you need to install motorized trailer legs BEFORE you build the trailer. I just got through ripping up all of the wood planking. I guess I'll have to glue it down now as the stickum probably won't hold anymore. Bummer.


Joe

[copier dude]

Can someone who has bought the motorized trailer legs comfirm for me that the kit does or does not include the servo. The pics that I have seen of the kit contents don't make it very clear. If it isn't, I'm gonna have to buy the servo before continuing on with the shrink wrapping of the wire harness from the rear to the MFC unit. Thanks, copier dude.

[Turbojoe]

Can someone who has bought the motorized trailer legs comfirm for me that the kit does or does not include the servo. The pics that I have seen of the kit contents don't make it very clear. If it isn't, I'm gonna have to buy the servo before continuing on with the shrink wrapping of the wire harness from the rear to the MFC unit. Thanks, copier dude.

The servo definitely doesn't come with the leg kit. It's another cool project to build though.


Joe

[copier dude]

The servo definitely doesn't come with the leg kit. It's another cool project to build though.


Joe
Thanks, Joe. Even thought I don't have the leg kit yet, I'll buy the servo now so I can continue. Cheers, copier dude.

[bananarama]

Hmmm. Just found out the hard way that you need to install motorized trailer legs BEFORE you build the trailer. I just got through ripping up all of the wood planking. I guess I'll have to glue it down now as the stickum probably won't hold anymore. Bummer.


Joe
You must be able to use almost any kind of stickum (double sided tape?)when you put the floor back, buy one thats a little thicker and I'm sure it will work just fine. Glueing sounds a bit permanent to me =)

// Banan

[pininfarina]

greetings everyone,

looks like tracker thread active again :) nice!

cheers!

[Turbojoe]

You must be able to use almost any kind of stickum (double sided tape?)when you put the floor back, buy one thats a little thicker and I'm sure it will work just fine. Glueing sounds a bit permanent to me =)

// Banan

I found some relatively thin double sided foam tape today rated for 5 lbs wall hold. It's about 1/16" thick but should fit okay.
It looks like FedEx is the holdup on my truck now. The tracking said it would be here today until I checked early this morning. Now it says tomorrow. I'm sure it'll end up being Monday. It sure has been tough for me to get my hands on this thing.


Joe

[bmanderville]

TruboJoe,

You really have bad karma, It took me 5 months to get my metallic knight hauler from Tower, but I finally got it. At the moment, I really don't have time to work on it, as I my wife passed away last week, after a long illness. She was actually excited about the metallic edition. I am going to name it after her.

But if you don't get the right thing this time, keep it and complain on your credit card. Fool yourself once, and righted, do it again, and still righted, third time your out, and the postal service allows you to keep any unsolicatated items. You want piece A and they keep sending Piece B and C and D, etc.

You have done enough.

Bernie

[Turbojoe]

Bernie,

My sincerest condolences on your wifes passing. I lost my mother and a brother last year. It hurts like hell losing someone close to you. May the pain ease quickly for you.


Joe

[jrventurekid]

:( Awwww man.......Sorry to here that, Bernie. My deepest condolences to you. :(

Josh

[Turbojoe]

The truck just got here. FedEx had damaged and replaced the barcode again (happened in San Francisco also). That's why I didn't get it yesterday.
I'll build the diffs and gearbox tonight and work on painting the frame rails tomorrow.


Joe

[bmanderville]

Just painting the frame rails isn't enough you have to paint the cross members too. But I am guessing you just want to build it, in that case dont paint the frame rails, but do paint the body, and enjoy, it is really a fun build, but it does take time.

Bernie

[Turbojoe]

Just painting the frame rails isn't enough you have to paint the cross members too. But I am guessing you just want to build it, in that case dont paint the frame rails, but do paint the body, and enjoy, it is really a fun build, but it does take time.

Bernie

Yeah, the frame painting idea lasted until I got the box open. :D
Black is a better contrast color with the chrome yellow anyway. The hard part so far is having to open so many nut/bolt bags at one time. I had gotten a bunch of small zip lock containers but I've already used them up between the truck, trailer and MFCU. I'll go to the grocery store and get some more tomorrow. Too bad they didn't bag the nuts and bolts for each step. There would be a ton of bags but less chance of mixing things up.
You'd almost think this was work but it's not. It's sheer mechanical fun.


Joe

[wedicotrucker]

Yeah, the frame painting idea lasted until I got the box open. :D
Black is a better contrast color with the chrome yellow anyway. The hard part so far is having to open so many nut/bolt bags at one time. I had gotten a bunch of small zip lock containers but I've already used them up between the truck, trailer and MFCU. I'll go to the grocery store and get some more tomorrow. Too bad they didn't bag the nuts and bolts for each step. There would be a ton of bags but less chance of mixing things up.
You'd almost think this was work but it's not. It's sheer mechanical fun.


Joe

Joe, glad to hear you finaly got your rig. just remember to take your time when installing the electrical. that seems to be the one thing most every one tries to rush. That can get costly. Trust me I know:) Wound up costing me more than I would admit too. :) let us all know when your doen.

[bmanderville]

I got in trouble with the wife when I built my King Hauler, I used almost everyone of the small containers we own. But you do need to keep it organized, if you don't, and I know, you may put the wrong size screw in and acutally ruin the body. I did it and now have dimples on the king hauler body. So make sure you measure the screws before putting them in in. The bolts you really don't have to worry about, you will notice if they seem too big.

Bernie

[Turbojoe]

Thanks for the heads up on the body screws. I'll pay particular attention there. I've got the chassis done to the point of building the gearbox. I added oil shocks and they sit too close the the tires and rub a bit. I'll have to shim them in a bit for clearance. I still need to get over to see Ric at Gardentrucking.com and get that low rpm motor. Maybe Tuesday if I can get a chance. Between flying new planes and building the truck it's been a nice R/C weekend. I got a lot accomplished for once.


Joe

[Turbojoe]

Hmmm. I just scored a NIB Globeliner on eBay for a killer price. I guess these things ARE addictive. :)


Joe

[jrventurekid]

Alright, The video of my truck is done! The link is below (its at the bottom of the page). Many thanks to Jason at the hobby shop for the video and its editing.

Thanks, Josh

Knight Hauler 1 (http://www.xcustomz.attentiontodesign.com/)

[Turbojoe]

I finally got a chance to stop off at Precision Models (garden trucking) and pick up the low rpm motor. It's definitely not a cheapo $10 dollar can motor. It's a pretty nice piece. It has ball bearings and replaceable brushes. Lots of magnet "thump" too. Should be very torquey.

Ric is a really nice guy. He showed me around a bit. He lives in big boy toy paradise. There were some pretty impressive trucks and heavy equipment in his shop. I had to get moving as I was still on the job. I'd love to see his backyard!


Joe

[Turbojoe]

Alright, The video of my truck is done! The link is below (its at the bottom of the page). Many thanks to Jason at the hobby shop for the video and its editing.

Thanks, Josh

Knight Hauler 1 (http://www.xcustomz.attentiontodesign.com/)

I just downloaded it and all I get is music. I even downloaded the newest version of QuickTime and still no video.


Joe

[bananarama]

Joe: Try Quick time player, version 6 works for me, both sound and video. Edit: already tried that one I see. Must be a codec that your missing. Try doom9.org, they have what you need.
Josh: you sure have a nice trailer, seeing yours make me start thinking about painting mine too. Nice work!

// Banan

[bmanderville]

I can't seem to find the video at all at the link above. Is it correct?

Bernie

[jrventurekid]

Sorry about that guys...my cousin moved the link. Many thanks to my cousin Paul for letting me use his website.

Thanks, Josh

Knight Hauler 2 (http://www.xcustomz.attentiontodesign.com/Videos.html)

[copier dude]

Yea! That video is great! You gotta love that music! Oh yeah, the red trailer looks stunning! And the camera on the roof! Is that slick or what! OMG, I have to go and build more 'cus I'm all motivated 'n' stuff! :)

[Turbojoe]

What is the Knight Hauler supposed to be a copy of? The Kenworth or Freightliner?


Joe

[jrventurekid]

The Freightliner Coronado. With a little difference on the headlights...

Freightliner Coronado (http://www.freightlinertrucks.com/trucks/find-by-model/coronado-truck/)

[Turbojoe]

The Freightliner Coronado. With a little difference on the headlights...

Freightliner Coronado (http://www.freightlinertrucks.com/trucks/find-by-model/coronado-truck/)

Cool. Thanks! Check out the second item on THIS (http://www.gardentrucking.com/products2.tpl?command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&db=cma/parts.db&command=search&