tamiya tractor trailer kits

[cody05]

[B]hey what type of brakes does the king hauler have?? air brakes or just the disc brakes? thanks

[devin0824]

the king hauler has no brakes other than the brake on the esc.

[cody05]

[QUOTE=devin0824]the king hauler has no brakes other than the brake on the esc.[/how long does it take to stop the truck? lol without downshifting? and with downshifting?

[devin0824]

well, i'm gonna try to post some pics now. wish me luck.

[cody05]

well, i'm gonna try to post some pics now. wish me luck.
good luck lol

[devin0824]

can anyone tell me how to post photos, please?

[devin0824]

[QUOTE=devin0824]the king hauler has no brakes other than the brake on the esc.[/how long does it take to stop the truck? lol without downshifting? and with downshifting?
it depends on how fast you are going. it is really close to driving 1/10 scale cars/trucks. just that these trucks are heavier and take a little more room to stop with the esc brake. if you try to stop too fast, you could possably damage the trans, or the rear wheels will slide.

[cody05]

[QUOTE=cody05]
it depends on how fast you are going. it is really close to driving 1/10 scale cars/trucks. just that these trucks are heavier and take a little more room to stop with the esc brake. if you try to stop too fast, you could possably damage the trans, or the rear wheels will slide.
so as long as i downshift right i will be ok

[devin0824]

you still have to watch it. i don't know good it is to downshift these trucks so i don't do it at high speed. i try to have/leave enough room for the truck to slowdown by coasting then downshift at slower speeds. i have had my kinghauler since the early 90's and have had no problems at all.

[cody05]

you still have to watch it. i don't know good it is to downshift these trucks so i don't do it at high speed. i try to have/leave enough room for the truck to slowdown by coasting then downshift at slower speeds. i have had my kinghauler since the early 90's and have had no problems at all.
well yea thats what i ment downshift at a slow speed not like 3 2 1 and strip the gears cause its howling lol

[wedicotrucker]

well yea thats what i ment downshift at a slow speed not like 3 2 1 and strip the gears cause its howling lol


if you have an empty load it can handle a full throtle 3rd to 2nd gear shift, but with a load not a good idea. my tow truck in 3rd gear full out to a complete stop is abought 4 feet. but that has dual motors and NO 4:1. my heavy hauler 3rd geer full throtle only taks abought 2 feet to stop but that has a 4:1 so 3rd gear is only just slower than a normal walking speed.

[askme]

Devin, sign up for a photobucket.com account and you can post pics very easily. you upload your pics to that site and then copy a address and paste that address into the message box here.

Nate, how much do you want for your super rooster? I need to get an esc because I have not driven my king hauler for a while now.

[wedicotrucker]

[QUOTE=Nate, how much do you want for your super rooster? I need to get an esc because I have not driven my king hauler for a while now.[/QUOTE]

Sorry Josh, that esc I can not sell.

[askme]

alrighty, no problem. Thanks anyways.

[wedicotrucker]

alrighty, no problem. Thanks anyways.


Josh check out e-bay, I think I remeber seeing a super rooster going for $26.00 bucks.

[devin0824]

thank's for the help askme. here are some pics of my trailer. i still have some touch up work to do to it but for the most part it is done.http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/devin0824/rctrucks010.jpg

[devin0824]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/devin0824/rctrucks006.jpg

[devin0824]

one of my kinghaulerhttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/devin0824/rctrucks002.jpg

[cody05]

[QUOTE=devin0824]one of my kinghaulerhttp://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/devin0824/rctrucks002.jpg[/QUOTare the cords on that semi just for looks or do they do something?

[jrventurekid]

Nice looking trailer Devin!

[wedicotrucker]

Devin, that truck looks sweet stretched out.

[medavis2]

Trailer looks great. How hard was it to stretch that trailer and what is its scale lenght? I would like to stretch one to 53'.

[RCtrucker2]

Very nice job on the tractor and trailer.

[devin0824]

thank's everyone. i don't know the scale of the trailer, but is a stock tamiya box with altered frame and suspention. the wires on the tractor power the lights on the trailer. i just don't like the look of the tamiya wire/plug setup.

[askme]

Damn, that king hauler is sweet! How did you stretch the chassis and what did you use to do it? What are you using for a driveshaft??

Damn thats sick!

[askme]

Nate, any update on that place in mesa that wanted us to have some events there?

[wedicotrucker]

Nate, any update on that place in mesa that wanted us to have some events there?



No updates, I'll pass them along as I get them. by the way did you get your wedico yet?

[askme]

Ok cool.

Yea I got it but Im not too impressed with it. I think that the chassis is what is really pissing me off, its just nasty looking. lol. I think I may sell it to fund my king hauler project. Mfu, new body and a trailer. Ill post pics of it when I can find the battery charger for my camera.

[wedicotrucker]

Ok cool.

Yea I got it but Im not too impressed with it. I think that the chassis is what is really pissing me off, its just nasty looking. lol. I think I may sell it to fund my king hauler project. Mfu, new body and a trailer. Ill post pics of it when I can find the battery charger for my camera.


What do you think you want for it? You might try asking Ric, if he has an "old style" pro chasis. the pro chasis is what I have on my heavy hualer, and it looks a million times better than that piece of C chanel that is on it now. But also keep this in mind, When you have your trailer on it you can not see the chasis.

[askme]

When you have your trailer on it you can not see the chasis.

Well I want to get a trailer and the mfu so I figure 500. I know I paid 400 for it but do you think thats too much to ask?

[askme]

Oh and I am planning to get that drop deck trailer like what you have. How much was that kit again?

[wedicotrucker]

Oh and I am planning to get that drop deck trailer like what you have. How much was that kit again?

the wedico drop deck is $476.11. But if your looking to put it behind your king hauler, Ric has another drop deck trailer made by carson that is made for the tamiya trucks, I think it's the same price.

I'd be intersted in your wedico if your realing looking to sell it.

[askme]

Do you have a link to or a pic of the tamiya version? Does it look the same but just a different scale? If its a different scale is it longer than yours or shorter? I love that trailer. lol. Ill let you know about my truck, Im not sure what to do yet.

[devin0824]

about the king hauler, i stretched the frame with a set of stock tamiya frame rails that i cut and bolted to the orig. rails. the stock driveshaft has a pipe with the ends pressed into it. just pull it apart, get a longer center pipe, press the ends back in, and paint. i slid a larger piece of brass tubing over the whole driveshaft to give it a bigger (diameter) look.

[wedicotrucker]

Do you have a link to or a pic of the tamiya version? Does it look the same but just a different scale? If its a different scale is it longer than yours or shorter? I love that trailer. lol. Ill let you know about my truck, Im not sure what to do yet.


It's a little larger than mine. I have not seen it in person yet. but I know its 8 inches wide and I think its 41 inches long. heres some pics.

[wedicotrucker]

heres another pic

[wedicotrucker]

last pic, hope this helps

[cody05]

how mch are them trailers?

[rcguy_18]

Ric of Precision Model Dist. infromed me that the Indy rc truck show DVD is available now and is $10. it is at least 2 hours of rc semis (wedico and Tamyia) and construction equip. all this was shot at the national toy trucker and construction show this past august.

[cody05]

It's a little larger than mine. I have not seen it in person yet. but I know its 8 inches wide and I think its 41 inches long. heres some pics.

Jow much are them trailers and were are they made?

[cody05]

It's a little larger than mine. I have not seen it in person yet. but I know its 8 inches wide and I think its 41 inches long. heres some pics.
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How much do them trailers cost and were are they made? thanks cody

[askme]

Like Nate said, they should cost the same as the wedico trailers. About $480

[cdm]

Those look awesome but the price burns... i need more overtime somehow.

[cody05]

Like Nate said, they should cost the same as the wedico trailers. About $480
were are they made what state??

[wedicotrucker]

were are they made what state??


Not from around here I'm affrade, Haumburg Germany

[cody05]

Does any one know of any one else that makes lowboys and other trailers? here in the us? besides bill and wedico.

[rcguy_18]

Does any one know of any one else that makes lowboys and other trailers? here in the us? besides bill and wedico.

A gentle man by the name of Ivan Perry make some awsome trailers for wedico seims. he makes a hopper bottom, covered wagon, van, gas tanker and others.
he has no web site or e-mail.

Hopper bottom. ( I have ordered one and it in the buliding process)
http://www.gardentrucking.com/indy2005/Originals/DSC03354.jpg

covered wagon (I bought the stakes and hoops from him rest is wedico parts except the tarp and sides plates)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/PA040010.jpg

[cody05]

how much are the trailers?

[rcguy_18]

how much are the trailers?
Hopper bottom is less than a $1000
I have about $1300 in the covered wagon

[askme]

wow, crazy expensive.

Nate, how long is your drop deck? 43 inches for the tamiya version is insane. The tamiya version is bigger than the wedicos right?

[cody05]

Hopper bottom is less than a $1000
I have about $1300 in the covered wagon
woa thats too expensive for me

[cody05]

i wish they had more trailers on tower hobbies

[wedicotrucker]

wow, crazy expensive.

Nate, how long is your drop deck? 43 inches for the tamiya version is insane. The tamiya version is bigger than the wedicos right?



It's not that long, maybe a little over 3 feet. As far as the tamiya version I don't know it axact dementions. You'll have to call Ric to find out.

[cody05]

Anyone got any movies or pictures of there trucks? I so wish Christmas eve was here cause thats when i get to open my truck. It's Killing me!!!!!!!!!! lol

[rcguy_18]

Anyone got any movies or pictures of there trucks? I so wish Christmas eve was here cause thats when i get to open my truck. It's Killing me!!!!!!!!!! lol
Current setup

6wd dump truck
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/PA230030.jpg

378 pete with dump trailer
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/P9140017.jpg

Cat loader
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/100_0004.jpg

Century class with container trailer
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/Centurywcontainertrailer.jpg

359 pete with tilt tag trailer
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/P9170024.jpg

covered wagon
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/PA040010.jpg

tilt trailer (cat loader and century)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/Catlaoding.jpg

toyota forklift
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/P9240022.jpg

Jd 8210 with twin hay rake
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/P9240017.jpg

[rcguy_18]

A video of the dump trailer.

http://i1.zvhost.com/1/j/j6938l47.jpg (http://www.zippyvideos.com/7105612882108956/dump_trailer/*rcguy18)

[askme]

Anyone want to buy my king hauler? RTR minus esc- 350 shipped!!

[askme]

Those are some sweet looking trucks rcguy! thanks for sharing!

[askme]

While I am waiting for someone to buy my king hauler I decided that I needed a trailer since driving the truck without one really sucks. So I whipped up a very simple but very strong and decent looking trailer. I have been hauling around my unimog and bricks and other stuff and I have noticed my extreme lack of power now.

Question, can you change the pinion gear sizes or are you stuck with only one size? I will be getting a gd-600 gear reduction soon if my truck doesnt sell but for right now I want to just change the pinion. Can it be done? I dont want to take my truck apart just to find out it cant be changed.

[askme]

Well this list is freakin dead, whats everyone up to?

[devin0824]

i'm here, askme. in response to you're question about the pinon, what truck do you have again?

[devin0824]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/devin0824/DSC00084.jpg here is a pic of my home-built covered wagon.

[devin0824]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/devin0824/DSC00092.jpg and one of my king hauler and covered wagon.

[wedicotrucker]

askme, have you gotten your wedico up and running? if so, I have a wedico van trtailer I'll let you use untill you get a trailer for it, if you dont mind doing a little assembaly.

[askme]

Devin, I was asking about the king hauler. I went ahead and took it apart anyways and found out that you can changes pinions but I already have the smallest pinion that you can run. So I guess Ill be buying a gd-600 if I dont sell my truck within the next few days.

Nate, I have messed with my wedico and I took the electronics out of it and am just running a regular esc and a 7.2 volt battery. I have not ran it yet but I plan to get it working on the weekend. I would love to borrow your trailer since I really cant pull my plywood flatbed trailer around behind that truck, lol. Maybe I can drop by this weekend and pick it up? Perhaps we can have a little get together this weekend so I can run atleast my king hauler there?

Either way, let me know bud.

[wedicotrucker]

It would probibly be just us 2 and maybe my dad. but yeah, come on over, I'll be off from work this weekend.

The trailer needs to have both rear axels bolted back on. I robed it of leaf spings for my heavy hauler, and have sence got more leaf spings so now its just a matter of bolting them back on. But I've been too buisy with work and getting Ric's show truck put together. I've not had the time to get the trailer put back together. Bring your wedico over with you I want to see it.

[askme]

Cool, i will give you a call if I am able to make it over.

[mikejg]

I found a 3.8:1 gear reduction that's affordable but requires some modification to get working.

Its part MJ8063 and available at Hobby-Lobby:
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/drives.htm
or in Canada from:
http://www.icare-rc.com/gearboxes.htm#Planetary_Gearboxes
(its cheaper at the Canadian site)

The is a sealed unit. It has ball bearings in the main drive shaft. The input side is a perfect match for a 540 size motor. The output side is not equivalent to a 540. The shaft is larger and the mounting holes closer together.

I worked around the first limitations by grinding down the shaft. I assembled the motor to the gear box and ran it at a medium speed. Then I used a rotary tool with a grinding disk to slowly reduce the shaft diameter. I used the pinion like a caliper to check when I had the right diameter.

The second limitation isn't much of an issue. I aligned one hole in the gear box with the round mounting hole in the transmission. That puts the other hole in the gear box just inside the large opening in the transmission, so I just added a small piece of metal as a brace on the inside. A large washer would also work.

As far as fitting inside the chassis is concerned I can't say. I am not using any of the stock chassis, I'm making my own. It does add over an inch to the length of the powertrain so it might not fit in all the trucks.

[mikejg]

Any one know what type of plastic the Tamiya transmission and differecial shells are made out of? I'm making some hacks to them and need to add some more plastic. I wondering what type of glue will best adhere to them.

[mikejg]

I was going to make fifth wheel camper trailer but changed my mind. Now I'm making a model RV.

I have an new, untouched, motorized support legs kit.

I also have many left over parts for the Mercedes 1838. I'm just using it for the powertrain. Here's what I'm keeping:
Front wheels, axle, and leaf springs
Rear wheels, differential and leaf springs
Motor, transmission and drive shaft
Headlights/tail lights
Everything else is available and in new unassembled, unpainted condition except as described below.

I glued the grille into the cab and started to modify the grille to give it a different appearance. I wanted to make it look more modern. This only affects these two pieces of plastic.

Best Offer for all items. They are located in Ontario Canada but I will ship anywhere. Email or private message me if interested.

Thanks.

[cody05]

I was going to make fifth wheel camper trailer but changed my mind. Now I'm making a model RV.

I have an new, untouched, motorized support legs kit.

I also have many left over parts for the Mercedes 1838. I'm just using it for the powertrain. Here's what I'm keeping:
Front wheels, axle, and leaf springs
Rear wheels, differential and leaf springs
Motor, transmission and drive shaft
Headlights/tail lights
Everything else is available and in new unassembled, unpainted condition except as described below.

I glued the grille into the cab and started to modify the grille to give it a different appearance. I wanted to make it look more modern. This only affects these two pieces of plastic.

Best Offer for all items. They are located in Ontario Canada but I will ship anywhere. Email or private message me if interested.

Thanks.
got any pictures?

[cody05]

Does anyone know who makes 1:16 scale construction equipment??? besides wedico

[rcguy_18]

Does anyone know who makes 1:16 scale construction equipment??? besides wedico
if talking rc then a compnay be the name of leimbach makes 1:16 scale construction equipment
Track hoe, trackloader, bulldozer are some of the models leimabach makes.
http://www.leimbach-modellbau.de/

[cody05]

if talking rc then a compnay be the name of leimbach makes 1:16 scale construction equipment
Track hoe, trackloader, bulldozer are some of the models leimabach makes.
http://www.leimbach-modellbau.de/
what is the site in english please lol and is there any one who makes them in the U.S.??? thanks cody

[cody05]

if talking rc then a compnay be the name of leimbach makes 1:16 scale construction equipment
Track hoe, trackloader, bulldozer are some of the models leimabach makes.
http://www.leimbach-modellbau.de/
Someone got an answer???? (Look at post before this one)

[Anthony]

Gooogle it.

[jrventurekid]

Hey, dictionary.com, then go to "Translator". Or, just learn German.... :D

[askme]

I am still selling my king hauler. 350 shipped and it IS RTR!!!

[askme]

Hauler is being traded for a tamiya bruiser. I will repost this if things change.

[askme]

The deal fell thru. I need this truck sold, anyone interested?

[cody05]

Does anyone klnow of anyone who can design and make a tow truck like this in 1:16 or 1:14 scale? But not so costly? And besides husky truckers.
This is an example picture. The tow truck i don't have a picture of is very similar to this.

http://www.lynchtruckcenter.com/details_towing.asp?Type=tow&ID=102&Level=1&Row=7

[rcguy_18]

Does anyone klnow of anyone who can design and make a tow truck like this in 1:16 or 1:14 scale? But not so costly? And besides husky truckers.
This is an example picture. The tow truck i don't have a picture of is very similar to this.

http://www.lynchtruckcenter.com/details_towing.asp?Type=tow&ID=102&Level=1&Row=7

Looking for underlift tow body. it is possilbe for me to make you one but you might not like the price.

[cody05]

Looking for underlift tow body. it is possilbe for me to make you one but you might not like the price.
Ok like the one in the picture? how much? its okay if its an esitmate
Don't start building it tho

[rcguy_18]

Ok like the one in the picture? how much? its okay if its an esitmate
Don't start building it tho

I would say that underlift could run up to $400 that includes that includes just the metal part of the underlift. Plus hyrdaulics and winches would be needed which could add another $2000. the $400 is just rough estmaite since I do not know how long and how material will be required

[cody05]

I would say that underlift could run up to $400 that includes that includes just the metal part of the underlift. Plus hyrdaulics and winches would be needed which could add another $2000. the $400 is just rough estmaite since I do not know how long and how material will be required
http://www.modeltrucks.net/triaxwrecker.htm This tow truck is 7000 dollars and its loaded with everything I like it but i want the style to be like the picture i posted before were the boom goes down in the body and has a A lift speprate (Not used by a winch has its own hydralics and has L arms or something like that and also an extendable boom) i would love to build one myself but i have no clue how to

[wedicotrucker]

devin, Would you mind if I post a pic of your king hauler and covered trailer on another group?

[cody05]

wedico trucker did u build ur tow truck from scratch?

[wedicotrucker]

wedico trucker did u build ur tow truck from scratch?


Nope. It was a kit from wedico. It woudlnt bee that hard to build from scratch though. theres only 3 body panels and a plat form to work off of. I had the hole thing put together in abought 3 houres.

[cody05]

Nope. It was a kit from wedico. It woudlnt bee that hard to build from scratch though. theres only 3 body panels and a plat form to work off of. I had the hole thing put together in abought 3 houres.
Could you post pictures so i can see ur boom and lift? Yea but i don't have a clue how to even build one like the one in the picture (couple posts before this one)

and also one quick question if i have a 1:16 scale trailer and had a 1:14 scale wheel loader, would that look right on the trailer?

[rcguy_18]

and also one quick question if i have a 1:16 scale trailer and had a 1:14 scale wheel loader, would that look right on the trailer?
1:14 scale wheel loader on a 1:16 scale 50 ton tag pulled with a 1:16 scale dump truck.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/PetewithCatloaded.jpg

1:14 scale wheel loader on a 1:16 scale 35ton tilt deck trailer
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/PB230079.jpg

[cody05]

lol rc guy how many trucks, trailers, and construction equipment pieces do u have??

[medavis2]

rcguy - the loader is to big for the trailer. Its not normal to see that size of loader on that type of trailer. If you measure the height, it is probably over 14'. That loader needs to go on a lowboy trailer.

[rcguy_18]

lol rc guy how many trucks, trailers, and construction equipment pieces do u have??

2 semis, blue 378 pete, blue century class
2 straight trucks white 359 w/ flatbed, light blue convential 6wd dump
4 semi trailers tilt deck, 53ft coverd wagon, container trailer, dump trailer
1 tag trailer white low to the ground

1 Cat wheel loader
plus some others that are not construcion equipmentr or trucks and trailers.

1 forklift
1 8320 John Deere tractor


the black pete is now my blue pete semi and the tag trailer behind that is sold to another rcer of semis

check out page 83 and post number 2055 for pics of my stuff

[cody05]

Is it possible to put lights on Bill Musgraves Lowboys? It's $500 for a three axle lowboy and $575 for a four axle lowboy. Is that a good buy?
Aslo Whats Ric's email? thanks cody

[rcguy_18]

Is it possible to put lights on Bill Musgraves Lowboys? It's $500 for a three axle lowboy and $575 for a four axle lowboy. Is that a good buy?
Aslo Whats Ric's email? thanks cody

with a little work it could be done. since that is the one 1/16 scale lowboy avaible that is a good price. on Ric's web site there is contact area to ask anything. he looks at that before e-mail.

[wedicotrucker]

rcguy - the loader is to big for the trailer. Its not normal to see that size of loader on that type of trailer. If you measure the height, it is probably over 14'. That loader needs to go on a lowboy trailer.

The cat loader is only 12 inches tall. But you are right a loader that size would not be carried on a tag trailer. Althought the trooper that pulls you over and the county judge that sets your fine would not minde it one bit.

[cody05]

with a little work it could be done. since that is the one 1/16 scale lowboy avaible that is a good price. on Ric's web site there is contact area to ask anything. he looks at that before e-mail.
wHATS HIS EMAIL ADDRESS? and website thanks cody

[askme]

Website is gardentrucking.com. You get to find his email yourself.

[ritchies rc10gt]

hey guys.well after a few days of playing with the truck i managed to break the steering servo saver.do you know if that blue one ofna sells will fit and work on it?i have the king hauler if it makes a difference

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFNE8&P=7

or this one? http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXS362&P=ML

[jrventurekid]

I think that either one will work just fine.

[ritchies rc10gt]

ok thanks.i got my steering fixed but now i need some other parts.i need all the parts for the exhaust stacks,the 2 stacks,covers,handles,pipes,and the rings that go on top of the bottom pipes to keep the covers from moveing.i also need the headlight and tail light lenses as they popped off and i lost them.tower hobbies doesnt list any replacement parts for it and i havent had good luck on ebay either.where can i order parts for it from?the lhs cant get any partsfor it either

[Turbojoe]

ok thanks.i got my steering fixed but now i need some other parts.i need all the parts for the exhaust stacks,the 2 stacks,covers,handles,pipes,and the rings that go on top of the bottom pipes to keep the covers from moveing.i also need the headlight and tail light lenses as they popped off and i lost them.tower hobbies doesnt list any replacement parts for it and i havent had good luck on ebay either.where can i order parts for it from?the lhs cant get any partsfor it either

Try these guys: Walawala Shop (http://www.valavala.com/shop/). They used to be on eBay a lot and had tons of the small parts trees that you're looking for. I think they parted out kits. I didn't search the site. Get the part numbers you need from the manual and do a search. They have a LOT of stuff. Wading through it all could take a while.


Joe

[ritchies rc10gt]

:( they only have 3 of theparts i need.i have no idea where the manual for it is and tamiya.com is useless.

[Turbojoe]

:( they only have 3 of theparts i need.i have no idea where the manual for it is and tamiya.com is useless.

Looking at the parts list on Tower I see some of the parts for my Knight Hauler are discontinued too. Maybe some models are being replaced?
You'll probably have to keep watching eBay or search a lot of the Tamiya fanatic sites. Here's another one: TamiyaClub.com (http://www.tamiyaclub.com/). They have a big for sale section. Expect to pay a hefty price for anything you find now. Everyone will know that the parts are hard to get now and be charging accordingly. :(


Joe

[ritchies rc10gt]

that link was no help either.nevermind being discontinued,they dont list any parts for the king hauler.

[Turbojoe]

that link was no help either.nevermind being discontinued,they dont list any parts for the king hauler.

This is the last one I can help with: Scale_4x4_RC[/B]/index.php?act=idx]Scale4x4RC (http://s8.invisionfree.com/[B). You're going to have to start posting in the for sale forums that you're looking for the parts and hope for the best.


Joe

[boxerdog]

ok thanks.i got my steering fixed but now i need some other parts.i need all the parts for the exhaust stacks,the 2 stacks,covers,handles,pipes,and the rings that go on top of the bottom pipes to keep the covers from moveing.i also need the headlight and tail light lenses as they popped off and i lost them.tower hobbies doesnt list any replacement parts for it and i havent had good luck on ebay either.where can i order parts for it from?the lhs cant get any partsfor it either


Your stacks are part # 0115109 Q parts,stack covers #4305294,handles 9405921 shaft bag, lens 0115104 K parts ,0115105 L parts ,0115106 S parts try valavala.com good luck George

[davidfromsa]

Try tamiya.com, pick tamiya america,highlight radio control and click tractor trucks. Pick whatever vehicle you need & click. R/C parts listing is pretty good. If you got the part numbers, just throw them in the search. That's always pretty easy.

[ritchies rc10gt]

Your stacks are part # 0115109 Q parts,stack covers #4305294,handles 9405921 shaft bag, lens 0115104 K parts ,0115105 L parts ,0115106 S parts try valavala.com good luck George

thank you.i was able to order all but the K parts from tamiya.com.the K partswere out of stock :(

[devin0824]

wedicotrucker, go ahead and post the pics of my truck. thanks for thinking of me. i've been very busy with work for the last few weeks (and the holliday).

[devin0824]

i bought a globeliner and plan to stretch the frame on that as well. i' keep everyone updated. i should get the truck 12-02-05.

[wedicotrucker]

wedicotrucker, go ahead and post the pics of my truck. thanks for thinking of me. i've been very busy with work for the last few weeks (and the holliday).


Cool thanks.


I know what you mean with the hollidays. They approved O/T at work as they havnt been able to get any new hires. ANd most of the people in my department have either quit been fired, or out for surgery of one form or another. I've been working 17 hour days. I'm forced to do most of my postings on break or on lunch. Or any other time I get a chance to be neer the computer room. :)

[bananarama]

Is there anyone here who knows more about the wedico Scania? Where to buy, prices and so on. And whats the quality and look of it? Realistic?

[rcguy_18]

Is there anyone here who knows more about the wedico Scania? Where to buy, prices and so on. And whats the quality and look of it? Realistic?

Pics of it and prices.

http://www.wedico.com/news_eng.asp

Ask Precision Model Dist. about getting one.

[bananarama]

Thanks for the info, when I saw that page I realized that I had seen it before, but that time I didn't manage to look past that extremly nice looking Cat-dumper. I'm just about to order another Tamiya but I must check this one out first. The Topline for 420€, that one is both cabin, frame and axels right? But no gearbox as far as I know? Do they match Tamiya in build quality or are they better or worse? I haven't had the chance to look closely at a Wedico yet but with that superb cabin I sure must do.

I can't believe the fact that I still don't own a Scania considering its almost the only truck I have driven for the last 15+ years =)

[rcguy_18]

Thanks for the info, when I saw that page I realized that I had seen it before, but that time I didn't manage to look past that extremly nice looking Cat-dumper. I'm just about to order another Tamiya but I must check this one out first. The Topline for 420€, that one is both cabin, frame and axels right? But no gearbox as far as I know? Do they match Tamiya in build quality or are they better or worse? I haven't had the chance to look closely at a Wedico yet but with that superb cabin I sure must do.

I can't believe the fact that I still don't own a Scania considering its almost the only truck I have driven for the last 15+ years =)

Not sure if the chassis is included now, it was included when Wedico was trying to reach 500 units sold. You are right on the gearbox and no diffs or electronics inclueded in the cab price. Wedico compared to Tamiya is basically this, do you want to scartch bulid the changes (Tamiya)or do you want to bolt the changes on (Wedico).

[bananarama]

Well my plan is to build something like this:
http://www.scania.com/imagegallery/trucksinoperation/low-res/03978.jpg
That one is however from the south of sweden but the look almost identical up here.

Or It may end up something like this one:
http://www.scania.com/imagegallery/trucksinoperation/low-res/03981.jpg

Either way it will probably be a lot of scratch building before its done so its actually just the frame, cabin, axels and suspension I'm looking for.

[devin0824]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/devin0824/DSC00095.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/devin0824/DSC00096.jpgpics of the stretched globeliner. i'm not quite done yet. still needs the driveshaft made and a few misc items. i'm thinking of adding a tag axle in front of the drives. i have all the parts to do it, i just need to finalize the design in my head. wish me luck.

[jrventurekid]

"Sweet" Is the word!!! That looks awesome!

[bgehman]

I am just wondering what type of ESC some of you are using and what type and size batteries. What are your run times also. I think these trucks are really cool but I remember the old days of running a battery car for about 5-10 minutes before the batteries needed to be charged. I want one, but that is my major concern.

[jrventurekid]

I am running the MFU, so no ESC here. I am running a cheap Dynamite 3000mah 7.2 volt NIMH car pack. With the tanker (9lbs.), I can run for about 30 minutes, second and third gear, on a fairly level surface. Driving around inside the house, I have not been able to drive it long enough to kill it.

[bgehman]

are you using the stock motor? Thats a pretty good run time even with a trailer. I dont really want to invest in the MCU I was just concidering a regular ESC. I will have to do research to see which ones will handle a high turn motor. But thank you for the info. If you have any sugestions about an ESC I am open to anything. Also motors.

[devin0824]

are you using the stock motor? Thats a pretty good run time even with a trailer. I dont really want to invest in the MCU I was just concidering a regular ESC. I will have to do research to see which ones will handle a high turn motor. But thank you for the info. If you have any sugestions about an ESC I am open to anything. Also motors.
hi. i would recomend getting a high turn motor with small wire. if that is unavailable, then use the stock motor. i have recently swithced two of my trucks over to the tamiya teu-101bk esc. they are great for this app. but you can only use them for stock motors or tamiya's sport tuned motors. you can find these esc's on ebay for under $30.00 shipped. this is my 2 cents worth, i hope this helps.

[bgehman]

thanks, I found that speed control on tower, not a bad price either. Tower will be receiving a very LARGE order in a few minutes! Thanks a lot!

[ritchies rc10gt]

im running a novak super rooster with no motor limit,stock motor and a trinity 3300 matched pack.i get about 45 minutes out of it with the flat bed trailer hooked to it.

[bgehman]

thats awsome I cant believe that with the weight of the trucks with trailers that the run times are so long. Anyway, I ordered the Global Liner kit with all the other parts that I dont have on hand. I was looking through the speed controls that they offer and I bought the futaba MC330CR, and a matched 3300 pack, hopefully this truck will do the same. I chose this ESC because of the 200A forward and 100A reverse output. That was higher that the others that I saw. I hope it works! I love the look of scale RC models, wait till the wife sees this!

[wedicotrucker]

I like the esc that wedico put out as I can adjust the forward power curent and the reverse power current independently. Although I have both set at the max current load. Even with that I still get over an houre run time.

One thing though... with these trucks you really don't need a matched battery pack. A matched pack is more geared tword racing, where you need every ounce of an advantage as you can get.

[wedicotrucker]

Here's a pic of a king hauler I came across on another group....

[jrventurekid]

Thats a nice setup!

[Pepmo]

Just got my new King Hauler. Multifunction and Tanker next on list..

[bananarama]

Happy building Pepmo! I for one have never before built a kit thats nearly as fun as these things.

[bgehman]

just a quick question. I know what two of the servos are for, what does the servo in the rear of the truck control. Its hard to find detailed info about these trcks. If anyone knows web sites that give details, pics, reviews, building tips, things like that I would live to know. My truck is in UPS hands as I type. $575 later. Cant wait.

[wedicotrucker]

just a quick question. I know what two of the servos are for, what does the servo in the rear of the truck control. Its hard to find detailed info about these trcks. If anyone knows web sites that give details, pics, reviews, building tips, things like that I would live to know. My truck is in UPS hands as I type. $575 later. Cant wait.


The third servo opens and closes the 5th wheel, so you can drop a trailer and pick up another one.

I have one on my truck but don't use it as much as I thought I would.

[Turbojoe]

$575 later. Cant wait.

Oooh. I wish I had caught you in time. I could have saved you serious bucks on my NIB Globeliner package. It's still available if anyone is interested.


Joe

[wedicotrucker]

Oooh. I wish I had caught you in time. I could have saved you serious bucks on my NIB Globeliner package. It's still available if anyone is interested. Joe


Joe, what are you going to be doing January 14th?

[blurr95]

hey guys whats up. its been a while since i posted here but i have been keeping up on things. i just wanted to give an update on the progress of my aeromax, not much progress, but i did order a tanker trailer, trailer lights, and a retractable antenna off ebay saturday. its all brand new and was only $280 shipped, good deal. my brother had a good idea on painting my aeromax body, since thats whats holding me up on progress. he said i should take to a local airbrush shop in our mall, it never dawned on me to do that. it may work out really good because we were in boy scouts with the guy that owns it. well thats all i have to report so i wlii talk to ya all later, jason

[bgehman]

I didnt only buy the truck. I got an 8 channel receiver, speed control, batteries, truck, and 3 servoes. I didnt think that was too bad of a price. Not to mention the $50 discount.

[bmckallip]

I would go with at least 6 chanels. I use a 6 chanel airtronics VG 600 on my tow truck, and an 8 chanel Airtronics RD 8000 on my hauler. I have the 3 speed trans hooked up to my 3 position togle switch on uper right hand corner of the radio. As this gives me 4 proportional chanels to work with. When I first got my wedico hauler I was told to go with a 6 chanel radio. I thought I'd never need that many chanels so now I use the 8 chanel radio and wish I had more. one day I'dd break down and buy a Robbe F14 expandable radio, and expand it to the max. Which is some where around 150ish chanels.

i was looking on tower hobbies and saw the 4wd radio i was thinking of getting that but the reason why i dont get a 6 or 8 chanel radio is because ill get it and wont have enough money to buy and things like lights or the soud and vibrater unit.
thanks, brian

[bmckallip]

does anyone here go in the mud with the rig or like go off roading of so could you show some pics i have been thinking if i would do that if i do i will post some pics

[rcpuller]

Turbojoe

i am interested in hearing more on the globeliner package email me at rcpuller1 @ msn.com


JEff

[Pepmo]

I'm not the greatest painter....but still came out nice....

[cody05]

i'm so excited to build mine lol i get to start on it Christmas eve i can't take it ne more lol is it christmas eve here yet?

[ritchies rc10gt]

i'm so excited to build mine lol i get to start on it Christmas eve i can't take it ne more lol is it christmas eve here yet?

trust me its worth the wait!i had fun building mine.especially the rear suspension.the light kit for the truck was kinda a nightmare.it was a pain running the wires through outthe tuck so they couldnt be seen and still be able to get the cab off when needed.




does anyone here go in the mud with the rig or like go off roading of so could you show some pics i have been thinking if i would do that if i do i will post some pics

i had mine on dirt,wont take it in mud.it has a a hard time moveing without a loaded trailer on it.these things look,act and drive just like the real thing.

[bgehman]

has anyone seen or used the lathe motor from integy. Its a 55 turn motor. Would this be a good motor for one of these trucks. Any info on these motors would be appreciated.

[cody05]

[QUOTE=ritchies rc10gt]trust me its worth the wait!i had fun building mine.especially the rear suspension.the light kit for the truck was kinda a nightmare.it was a pain running the wires through outthe tuck so they couldnt be seen and still be able to get the cab off when needed.

I have the King Hauler to build the multifunction unit to build and the 6 channel radio system for it i can't wait till i get a trailer lol
:D :D :D :D :D

[wedicotrucker]

has anyone seen or used the lathe motor from integy. Its a 55 turn motor. Would this be a good motor for one of these trucks. Any info on these motors would be appreciated.


I'll have some input in a few days, I bought one of these motors to run in a sno-cat I bought resently. I should be here shorly..........I hope.

[Pepmo]

Anyone know where I can get trailers beside Tamiya and Wedico??

[cody05]

Anyone know where I can get trailers beside Tamiya and Wedico??
Well what are u exactly looking for?

[Pepmo]

Well what are u exactly looking for?

I would like to find a lowboy to scale or anything to scale..the Tamiya Van,and Deck look to short for the truck.

[wedicotrucker]

I would like to find a lowboy to scale or anything to scale..the Tamiya Van,and Deck look to short for the truck.


Precision Model's makes a scale 53 feet long 1/16th scale van trailer. They also have a 1/14 scale drop deck trailer made by Conrad. If you want a flat bed trailer, your going to have to make it your self. There is one other option and that is a guy by the name of Perry, not sure on his last name. I'll post his web page as soon as I find it.

[wedicotrucker]

I would like to find a lowboy to scale or anything to scale..the Tamiya Van,and Deck look to short for the truck.


Precision Model's makes a scale 53 feet long 1/16th scale van trailer. They also have a 1/14 scale drop deck trailer made by Conrad. If you want a flat bed trailer, your going to have to make it your self. There is one other option and that is a guy by the name of Perry, not sure on his last name. I'll post his web page as soon as I find it.

[wedicotrucker]

Found the link. Its at www.modeltrucks.net hope this helps

[OhioFarmboy]

Heres my trailer i built for my KnightHauler.It is around 36 inches long,need to measure it for the exact measurements.It is wired for a Tamiya truck,also has 25 extra orange and red led lights down the side and rearend,plus the turn and brake lights.Also has the saftey DOT reflective tape all the way around.Sorry for the small pic,but it's all i had of it,can take more if wanted?.

Anyone know where I can get trailers beside Tamiya and Wedico??

[cody05]

Bill Musgrave makes lowboys and also customizes any trailer u would like ect.

The lowboy trailers consist of 3 pieces: gooseneck, deck, and the rear axle unit with 2, 3 or 4 axles. The gooseneck and the rear axle unit bolt onto the deck. They are all steel with rubber tires and custom wheels.

Attached please find pictures of my 2, 3, and 4 axle models. I now have a better grade of oak flooring and a polished aluminum bezel for the simulated trailer lights. The deck is 19 inches long and 6 1/4 inches wide. The outriggers and the extra oak boards extend the width about 1 1 1/2 inches. The 3 and 4 axle models come with a 3 axle jeep and a 2 axle booster. The finish is powder coated.

The 2 axle units are $450 including your choice of a round or square gooseneck, deck and rear axle unit with 8 tires and wheels. The 3 axle units are $800 including your choice of a round or square gooseneck, deck and rear axle unit with 12 tires and wheels, matching 3-axle jeep with 12 tires and wheels, and a 2-axle booster with 8 tires and wheels. The 4 axle units are $875 including your choice of a round or square gooseneck, deck and rear axle unit with 16 tires and wheels, matching 3-axle jeep with 12 tires and wheels, and a 2-axle booster with 8 tires and wheels. The gooseneck 5th wheel matches up to a tractor socket or pin. Custom wheels are available.

I am the manufacturer of these lowboy trailers. I can customize the trailers just about any way you would want. I also have an excellent line of all-aluminum tankers, truck mounted models and semi-trailer models as well. I have fuel, milk and propane models. The fuel and milk tankers are highly polished aluminum and the propane models have a white powder coated finish with red and blue AmeriGas decals. I can also provide customized trucks with a variety of accessories.

Thanks
Bill Musgrave
903-383-7488 Here is one of the emails he sent me about what he does and stuff.
His email is billybmusgrave@yahoo.com Please let me know if this helps.

[cody05]

Heres my trailer i built for my KnightHauler.It is around 36 inches long,need to measure it for the exact measurements.It is wired for a Tamiya truck,also has 25 extra orange and red led lights down the side and rearend,plus the turn and brake lights.Also has the saftey DOT reflective tape all the way around.Sorry for the small pic,but it's all i had of it,can take more if wanted?.
Can u take more pictures of your lowboy up closer. thanks

[cody05]

Do i need to shrink wrap my wires on my truck? Or can i hide them without it?
thanks cody

[bmckallip]

can u stick the brush guard on the aeromax if so can u tell me or show me pic's
thanks

[Turbojoe]

Turbojoe

i am interested in hearing more on the globeliner package email me at rcpuller1 @ msn.com


JEff

I just now saw your post. I never got a new post notification. :confused: Anyway HERE (http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=130948) is a link to the ad on RC Universe. I got lots of e-mails from the ad but they either wanted to trade or make an obscene offer. Keep in mind everything is brand new and is a package deal ONLY. I'm not interested in piecing it out. The price is firm.

Joe

[cody05]

Do i need to shrink wrap my wires on my truck? Or can i hide them without it?
Another thing Can i use a peak performance Power Maxx pro 330 NiMh? Because tower hobbies said i could use it but the king hauler book or w/e says only use a 1700 raceing one NiCd tho so an answer ASAP needed

thanks cody

[mavrick0]

You don't need to shrink wrap them. I just neatly bundled them up and used small black zipties to hold them together and ran them along the frame. I don't like the shrink tubing because if you need to get to the wires you have to take the shrink tubing off and can risk the chance of cutting a wire.

As for the battery you can use any you want. I'm running a 3800IB Nimh in my Knight Hauler. Probably the reason Tamiya says that in the book is when the King Hauler came out that was probably the largest capacity around.

[cody05]

ok yea and now that i think about it that makes sense lol
thanks a lot cody

[OhioFarmboy]

Hi Cody,Right now i don't have any other pics of my trailer except for some posted on here back in March when i was building it.I'll try to get some good pics of it and of the details.Till then heres a link to the pics i posted back on March 13th,page 48.Merry Christmas,Randy.
<http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?p=1709974#post1709974>


Also look through the pictures of the National Toy Trucker show,there are a couple pics of my truck and trailer scattered around,plus lots of other really neat trucks,trailers and construction equipment.<http://www.gardentrucking.com/gallery9.tpl?cart=11351391135393268>


Can u take more pictures of your lowboy up closer. thanks

[cody05]

Does anyone put foam under there radio equipment and muiltfunction unit esc on the semi because of the vibration unit?? 4 days till i build

[jrventurekid]

I didn't use foam under my receiver, but I did use it under the MFU (This foam is included with the MFU). I have not had any trouble out of it either.

[cody05]

ok lol this is killing me i have 3 days and 10 hours till christmas eve and thats when i get my semi lol
is it here yet
I have the multi function unit and i was looking to see what trailer i want but the what do i do for trailer lights because the ones on tower say i can't use it unless i have the tractor lights the other one
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGA24&P=M

[jrventurekid]

That light kit will work fine with the MFU. Tower has no idea what they are talking about. Looks like their info on the website is a little old.

[cody05]

That light kit will work fine with the MFU. Tower has no idea what they are talking about. Looks like their info on the website is a little old.
lol ok
How long did it take for u to build ur semi?

[jrventurekid]

Less than a couple of evenings. Not long at all.

[jrventurekid]

Christmas truck! This was my dad's idea and work. The lights between the posts actually flicker, and the trees flash as well. Thanks dad!

[cody05]

Christmas truck! This was my dad's idea and work. The lights between the posts actually flicker, and the trees flash as well. Thanks dad!
nice!!!
Ok on the trailers on tower hobbies, one red light on each side doesn't work because the trailer lights only have enough for one red on each side and one yellow on each side, so i want to make the outside red ones on the trailer a hazard red light just like on the semi but i don't know what led to get red i no that but i mean like type or w/e and were to solder it in or something??? any ideas? thanks cody

[bgehman]

Can someone please explain what the tamiya telescopic antenna is for. I am assuming the receiver. But, its kinda big. I cant figure out why you wouldnt use the wire off the receiver. I dont see any reason this is an upgrade.

[jrventurekid]

The telescopic antenna is for a cleaner look, rather than using the plastic tube and the wire spiraled back down the outside of the tube. I base loaded my R700 39" antenna and then striped the last 1/16" of insulation off the wire, then soldered it to the lug that comes with the antenna. Its works great.

Cody, all you need are some bright red LED's from, maybe Radioshack, (get the transparent LED, not the solid red kind. Solid ones will not be bright enough) and solder then on the wire with the amber blinker LED's. Is that what you were wondering?

[bgehman]

The antenna looks kinda big, why not get a micro whip antenna and cut all but 4" off the receiver wire and solder the connecter on the end then you have a 10" antenna that can be bent and will fit completley inside the cab? That would be completely clean looking no antenna outside sticking up in the air. That just doesnt make sense to me. I wish I could see one. I just ordered a truck, cant have it till Xmas. I am using an Futaba 9c radio with a micro 6 channel receiver. I saw these telescoping antennas and wanted more info but no shops around have them. So I went with the micro whip antenna. Same price as the Tamiya model.

[cody05]

Hey i need help ASAP please. I have a king hauler and a 6yg Radio system and a multi function unit. radio system: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVW08**&P=ML
I can't get teh servos to work throught the multifunction unit and stuff. can someone send me directions because the book is no help cause it bases on a 4 channel system??? thanks cody

[jrventurekid]

Servo's plugged in correctly, and not backwards?

[cody05]

Servo's plugged in correctly, and not backwards?
I have tried everything possible and it dont work. Do u have the same radio system as me?

[cody05]

it still won't work
can anyone help me?

[wedicotrucker]

it still won't work
can anyone help me?


Have you tried pluging in the auxillery battery that came with the radio to see if that works? If not try it, if it works, then your not getting power from the main battery. Witch would mean you have a loose conection from the esc to the main battery. Or could also be that the on/off switch is not working properly. A quick fix for that is to cut it off and not have an on/off switch.

[cody05]

Have you tried pluging in the auxillery battery that came with the radio to see if that works? If not try it, if it works, then your not getting power from the main battery. Witch would mean you have a loose conection from the esc to the main battery. Or could also be that the on/off switch is not working properly. A quick fix for that is to cut it off and not have an on/off switch.
No its not the on off switch or the battery for the reciver it works when its hooked up without the multi function unit but it don't work with it

[jrventurekid]

No, my radio system is a JR. Do you have an instant messenger? AIM, Yahoo, MSN, or ICQ? I can try to help you out then.

[cody05]

On the king hauler why do they have you but the back axles on so they are off?? and not lined up??? Can i go ahead and line them up any way and ignore the directions?
And one more thing on a 6 channel radio my trottle is on the steering side Right stick and to change gears is just on the left stick, can i make it were the gears and trottle are on the same stick? Need a reply ASAP if possible thanks cody

[medavis2]

cody, you should be able to just to change which channel on the reciever the servos go and get things the way you want them.

[cody05]

cody, you should be able to just to change which channel on the reciever the servos go and get things the way you want them.

ok now what about the rear axles????? (read post before this one)
thanks cody

[medavis2]

Cody, I would just assemble it so it looks right. You should get them to line up. I just ignore directions if things are not going together properly

[Clodz 72 2003]

WOW, I just went through all 88 pages of this thread and the rigs on here are amazing :eek:

Anyone looking to unload there globeliner or trade it off???


LMK

Alfy

[wedicotrucker]

WOW, I just went through all 88 pages of this thread and the rigs on here are amazing :eek:

Anyone looking to unload there globeliner or trade it off???


LMK

Alfy



LMK, one of the members TurboJoe has a globliner I beleave he is still wanting to sell. The kit has never bee assembled and it includes extra's. You will have to contact him for more info.

[mavrick0]

Cody follow the manual to the letter. Tamiya doesn't mess around with their instructions and are top of the line out of any manuals so just do as it tells you.

They won't line up because the output shaft and input shafts come out of the axles at different area's and if you mess them up you will find you have the axles going in opposite directions.

[Clodz 72 2003]

LMK, one of the members TurboJoe has a globliner I beleave he is still wanting to sell. The kit has never bee assembled and it includes extra's. You will have to contact him for more info.


Thanks Wedico, yeah I noticed one or 2 people had Globeliners they were looking to sell...I will PM him...Thanks


Alfy

[Pepmo]

My first gear slips going forward but not reverse.I only have a 2 channel radio so I have the clips locking it in gear. Took the tranny apart and had a look ..everything looks fine ot me.. Doesn't slip in any other gear..

Any ideas?

[jrventurekid]

No clue on that one...

[bananarama]

My first gear slips going forward but not reverse.I only have a 2 channel radio so I have the clips locking it in gear. Took the tranny apart and had a look ..everything looks fine ot me.. Doesn't slip in any other gear..

Any ideas?

It sounds to me like you may have made some mistake assembling the gearbox,
maybe you should look that over from the first step in the manual. Maybe you missed something when you checked?

[cody05]

Does anyone have a king hauler with pictures so i can see how u mounted the speaker and stuff?
i need some ASAP if possible thanks cody

[rapko]

WOW, I just went through all 88 pages of this thread and the rigs on here are amazing

Anyone looking to unload there globeliner or trade it off???


Clodz, I thought the same thing the first time I read through every post on here! It helped me decide that I wanted a big rig. Now that I have one, I'm feeling kinda bad about spending so much money on it.

I may sell it in the near future. If you'd be interested in a chrome knight hauler, lmk. I know you want a globeliner but it doesn't hurt to ask. I believe I know you from rcmt as well. Here's a pic of it. Since these pics I added two lights to the air intakes. This truck is in near mint shape and is loaded! MFU, 4 channel radio, full bearings, front aluminum wheels, etc...email me if interested.

I'll also sell it for less than what you can buy it for on towerhobbies even with the current discount code of $80 off $800.

trapko@twcny.rr.com I've got a lot more pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/Chromerig-66.jpg

[Clodz 72 2003]

Clodz, I thought the same thing the first time I read through every post on here! It helped me decide that I wanted a big rig. Now that I have one, I'm feeling kinda bad about spending so much money on it.

I may sell it in the near future. If you'd be interested in a chrome knight hauler, lmk. I know you want a globeliner but it doesn't hurt to ask. I believe I know you from rcmt as well. Here's a pic of it. Since these pics I added two lights to the air intakes. This truck is in near mint shape and is loaded! MFU, 4 channel radio, full bearings, front aluminum wheels, etc...email me if interested.

I'll also sell it for less than what you can buy it for on towerhobbies even with the current discount code of $80 off $800.

trapko@twcny.rr.com I've got a lot more pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/rapko/Knight%20Hauler/Chromerig-66.jpg


Hey Rapko


Yeah i'm practically on all the Rc boards :D ... That sure is a sweet looking rig, but with all that chrome I would be afraid to drive it :) ..I am currently working a deal for a Globeliner, which i always wanted :cool: ....If it falls through I will consider you


Thanks

Alfy

[bgehman]

Well it took 1 week and everything is almost finished. Just trying to find some good cargo for the trailer. Almost as good as building helicopters!

[rapko]

bgehman that looks awesome. I really like the look of the globeliner compared to a conventional tractor. I also need to get a trailer!!!!

I've decided not to sell my rig now. I went through this forum looking at all the pics of rigs and I've put too much time and money into my rig to just sell it off. I am however going to convert my all chrome rig into a more realistic looking one. I've already bought the main body off another dude and now all I need is the roof spoiler and the little wing things (lol) that are attached to the back of the body.

[bgehman]

thanks, I like the look of the cab over tractor compaired to the others. I love scale moldels, its just amazing how much time and money goes into these things what you think about it.

[wedicotrucker]

Well it took 1 week and everything is almost finished. Just trying to find some good cargo for the trailer.


Heres a load idea my dad came up with. 4 Cat generators at 1/24 scale. but on a 1/16 scale flat bed trailer it looks just right.

[bgehman]

thats cool, I am looking for somnething different. I am going to the tractor supply company this afternoon to see what type of toys they have. I

[rcguy_18]

Some loads I have on my trailers
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/P9290044.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b73/rcguy_18/PC310156.jpg

[Turbojoe]

Well it took 1 week and everything is almost finished. Just trying to find some good cargo for the trailer. Almost as good as building helicopters!

It looks great. I do prefer the looks of the Globe Liner to my Knight Hauler. I've promised the sale of my Globe Liner kit but if it falls through I think I'll go ahead and plan on building it. Building is the best part!


Joe

[Clodz 72 2003]

It looks great. I do prefer the looks of the Globe Liner to my Knight Hauler. I've promised the sale of my Globe Liner kit but if it falls through I think I'll go ahead and plan on building it. Building is the best part!


Joe


Sorry Buddy, That Rig is All but SOLD to me Already :D ...I'm really looking forward to building that rig, especially with all the hop ups its coming with :cool: ... It will be my first Scale rig build



Alfy

[bgehman]

How is this for some cargo............ almost $2000 sitting on that table. Just dont tell the wife! I am looking for some diecast toys, tractors farm equ. things like that.

[jrventurekid]

Oh, SE T-rex? Very nice. Maybe mine will look like that somday :rolleyes:

[bgehman]

yep, complete aluminum head and carbon fiber all around. 3 cell lipo brushless system. Flies great! Best micro around. Sorry, I know this is supposed to be tractors.

[Turbojoe]

I keep my T-Rex in the same place. ;) I've removed the training gear since this shot and added a LOT more bling.


Joe

[cody05]

Hey i need help!!
My king hauler is done and the multi function unit won't work still. i have followed the directions and done it over and over again and it still won't work any ideas?
thanks cody
p.s. when i get time i will post pics of the finished model!!!!

[bgehman]

I keep my T-Rex in the same place. ;) I've removed the training gear since this shot and added a LOT more bling.


Joe
Sweet! Helis are still my favorite but since I finished this truck it ranks up there pretty high. Nice!

[jrventurekid]

yep, complete aluminum head and carbon fiber all around. 3 cell lipo brushless system. Flies great! Best micro around. Sorry, I know this is supposed to be tractors.

Yep, it is the best micro/mini heli around!

[cody05]

Hey i need help!!
My king hauler is done and the multi function unit won't work still. i have followed the directions and done it over and over again and it still won't work any ideas?
thanks cody
p.s. when i get time i will post pics of the finished model!!!!

[Pepmo]

My first gear slips going forward but not reverse.I only have a 2 channel radio so I have the clips locking it in gear. Took the tranny apart and had a look ..everything looks fine ot me.. Doesn't slip in any other gear..

Any ideas?

I got it fixed...the 2 clips they give you to lock it in gear were not wide enough...added a little clip and works fine.

[jrventurekid]

Hey i need help!!
My king hauler is done and the multi function unit won't work still. i have followed the directions and done it over and over again and it still won't work any ideas?
thanks cody
p.s. when i get time i will post pics of the finished model!!!!

Cody, I have no idea why it would not work. It will be difficult to set up. You will probably have to set up yours, like I set up mine: trial and error. It will be a while before you get it right though. Anyone got any ideas?

[rapko]

Hey i need help!!
My king hauler is done and the multi function unit won't work still. i have followed the directions and done it over and over again and it still won't work any ideas?
thanks cody
p.s. when i get time i will post pics of the finished model!!!!

When you say it won't work do you mean it doesn't turn on at all? The lights don't illuminate? No sound? All of the above? Or does it work just not the right way...example...before I setup my MFU the right blinker would blink if I turned left and vice versa. Once I followed Tamiya's TERRIBLE instructions on how to setup the MFU, everything functioned correctly. If your MFU doesn't work at all then you may have to take the entire MFU off your truck and have it fixed. It should be covered under warranty. Try contacting Tamiya if that's the prob.

[cody05]

When you say it won't work do you mean it doesn't turn on at all? The lights don't illuminate? No sound? All of the above? Or does it work just not the right way...example...before I setup my MFU the right blinker would blink if I turned left and vice versa. Once I followed Tamiya's TERRIBLE instructions on how to setup the MFU, everything functioned correctly. If your MFU doesn't work at all then you may have to take the entire MFU off your truck and have it fixed. It should be covered under warranty. Try contacting Tamiya if that's the prob.
Ok well it works manually and everything but it won't work witht he transmitter turning on the lights and stuff. but when setting it up like moveing the sticks and stuff then going to turn the 3ch trim for turning the lights on and stuff i can't get that part to work for the lights to turn on or the horn to work?? i use a 6 channel radio: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVW08**&P=ML
i'm not compeletly sure if i am using the right trim but i've tried all trims and it won't work. the 3ch trim is on the left side of the right stick right?

[rapko]

Ok well it works manually and everything but it won't work witht he transmitter turning on the lights and stuff. but when setting it up like moveing the sticks and stuff then going to turn the 3ch trim for turning the lights on and stuff i can't get that part to work for the lights to turn on or the horn to work?? i use a 6 channel radio: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVW08**&P=ML
i'm not compeletly sure if i am using the right trim but i've tried all trims and it won't work. the 3ch trim is on the left side of the right stick right?


Well that clears up some stuff, lol. I use the 4 channel attack radio from Futaba. It functions everything on my truck. The sticks on that radio don't go back to the center position when you let go right? I don't know if thats an issue or not but it could be.

First and formost. You need to calibrate the MFU. I know the instructions suck bad. It took me a long time just to understand the MFU instructions. I just read each sentence about 10 times before it made sence, LOL. Once that's done you should be ok.

Ok, I have my truck idling right next to me to be sure that my description is accurate. To use the horn leave the trims in neutral and press up for a continuous horn or down for a short horn. If you put the vertical trim on the right stick in the upward position and then back to center, you should have the hazard lights blinking. Repeat and it stops. Put that same trim in the downward position and move the stick in the downward position and then return to center and it should turn on the roof lights, and smaller headlights. Do it again and the main headlights come on...do it a 3rd time and the lower fog lamps come on. The fourth time turns all the lights off.

When I first hooked up my MFU, their description was WRONG on how to plug in the servo wires to my receiver. You want to have the throttle on the left stick and steering on the right. The 3rd channel trim for me is on the horizontal trim on the right stick. When you steer, you steer horizontally, the trim is the same way. When using the horn, lights, or anything, you always leave the steering trim alone. At least that's how mine works.

If you have any more questions let me know and I'll try my best to hoep ya. I remember it was a pain in the BUTT to do it and I asked many people.

[cody05]

Well that clears up some stuff, lol. I use the 4 channel attack radio from Futaba. It functions everything on my truck. The sticks on that radio don't go back to the center position when you let go right? I don't know if thats an issue or not but it could be.

First and formost. You need to calibrate the MFU. I know the instructions suck bad. It took me a long time just to understand the MFU instructions. I just read each sentence about 10 times before it made sence, LOL. Once that's done you should be ok.

Ok, I have my truck idling right next to me to be sure that my description is accurate. To use the horn leave the trims in neutral and press up for a continuous horn or down for a short horn. If you put the vertical trim on the right stick in the upward position and then back to center, you should have the hazard lights blinking. Repeat and it stops. Put that same trim in the downward position and move the stick in the downward position and then return to center and it should turn on the roof lights, and smaller headlights. Do it again and the main headlights come on...do it a 3rd time and the lower fog lamps come on. The fourth time turns all the lights off.

When I first hooked up my MFU, their description was WRONG on how to plug in the servo wires to my receiver. You want to have the throttle on the left stick and steering on the right. The 3rd channel trim for me is on the horizontal trim on the right stick. When you steer, you steer horizontally, the trim is the same way. When using the horn, lights, or anything, you always leave the steering trim alone. At least that's how mine works.

If you have any more questions let me know and I'll try my best to hoep ya. I remember it was a pain in the BUTT to do it and I asked many people.
ok let me give it a try Same here i had to mess witht the servos and stuff to plug them in right to get them to work lol thanks cody does anyone else have a 6 channel futaba radio?

[cody05]

my left stick doesn't move back to netural but my right one does. how do urs work?
Does anyone have a six channel radio???
Josh how does your work??
maybe it be different becaue i have a 6 and a 4 isnt as many and u have an 8 idk lol tring to come up with ideas. i am getting frustrated with this.

[rapko]

Both sticks return to neutral on my radio. My radio is designed specifically for these big rigs and tanks. I believe that the manual also states that using a different type of radio might interfere or not work correctly with the trucks. I have heard of people using airplane radio's with success though.

[cody05]

idk i am so lost... mine is a skysport 6 channel futaba and i can't get this to work. well i asked someone don't member who and they said that this would work????

[rapko]

You have 2 extra receiver ports in your receiver...are you sure that you didn't accidentally hook up something into the wrong slot? I don't know what else to recommend except get teh futaba attack 4wd radio/receiver and see if that works.

[cody05]

no i have 3 extra ports for now becuase i don't have the motorized support legs plugged in cause i don't have a trailer or anything yet could that be the problem me leaving it unplugged?

[cody05]

ok maybe u can help me... i have the servos plugged in so that the trottle and shift is on the left stick and the steering on the right stick and no motorized support legs. would that seem right?

[wedicotrucker]

Heres a pic that was taken at our last club meeting at our back yard track. The bulldozer is a heavily modified leimbach dozer. The cab is from an earlt 1/16 scale 650 H john deere dozer. the blade and most of the body work is all custom made. A stock dozer wieghs in at some thing like 15 lbs, this one wieghs in at 27 lbs.

[wedicotrucker]

This is the differance between a stock liembach dozer and the modified one. The smaller dozer on the trailer is an eartl 1/16 scale john deere 650H.

[cody05]

You have 2 extra receiver ports in your receiver...are you sure that you didn't accidentally hook up something into the wrong slot? I don't know what else to recommend except get teh futaba attack 4wd radio/receiver and see if that works.
Wait I have my shifting up and down on my left stick and trottle forward to the left and reverse to the right. do i need to switch them around cause in the book they have it the other way?? or is there no difference?
Need an answer soon lol cuase i would just hate to change it for nothing
thanks cody

[wedicotrucker]

Wait I have my shifting up and down on my left stick and trottle forward to the left and reverse to the right. do i need to switch them around cause in the book they have it the other way?? or is there no difference?
Need an answer soon lol cuase i would just hate to change it for nothing
thanks cody


Cody if your useing a 6 chanel radio the way I would set it up is to have your 3 speed tranny on the 3 position togle swtch. I use airtronics, so I don't know what chanel number it would be on yours.

And as the forword and reverse. that is the wrong way, unless its easier for you to run it that way. But it might be veary confusing at first, on witch is steering and witch one is the throtle.

[cody05]

Cody if your useing a 6 chanel radio the way I would set it up is to have your 3 speed tranny on the 3 position togle swtch. I use airtronics, so I don't know what chanel number it would be on yours.

And as the forword and reverse. that is the wrong way, unless its easier for you to run it that way. But it might be veary confusing at first, on witch is steering and witch one is the throtle.
what do u mean three postion toggle switch?

[rapko]

Wait I have my shifting up and down on my left stick and trottle forward to the left and reverse to the right. do i need to switch them around cause in the book they have it the other way?? or is there no difference?
Need an answer soon lol cuase i would just hate to change it for nothing
thanks cody


Your throttle and shifting is backwards...to shift into first gear, I move my stick to teh far left then push UP to go forward, and DOWN to go backwards..2nd gear would be in teh middle of shift gate, again, UP to go forward and DOWN to go in reverse...3rd gear push the stick horizontal to the right and then push UP to go forward and DOWN to go in reverse. So basically, shifting is done by going in a horizontal position first, then pushing up or down to move the truck. You probably have your servo throttle cable and shifting cable backwards...try changing them and see if that fixes things.

[cody05]

Your throttle and shifting is backwards...to shift into first gear, I move my stick to teh far left then push UP to go forward, and DOWN to go backwards..2nd gear would be in teh middle of shift gate, again, UP to go forward and DOWN to go in reverse...3rd gear push the stick horizontal to the right and then push UP to go forward and DOWN to go in reverse. So basically, shifting is done by going in a horizontal position first, then pushing up or down to move the truck. You probably have your servo throttle cable and shifting cable backwards...try changing them and see if that fixes things.
ok i will try it
i think my radio is defective tho because it was working and stuff then all of a sudden i had to use the servo reversing switch to correspond it the right direction,.

[rapko]

All my servo switches are on "normal" None of them are reversed. I believe the manual says something about that as well. Once you get the connections set up...the left stick, horizontal is for shifting, vertical is for driving truck forward/reverse...the right stick, horizontal movement steers the truck, vertical activates the horn...THEN you should recalibrate the truck. If ya need more help, feel free to send me the entire truck, radio, etc, and I'll do it for you...LMAO!!! ;)

BTW, I don't have a trailer for my truck yet either and I have the plug inserted into the MFU. When I get a trailer I'll have to take the body off to hook into the receiver though.

[cody05]

All my servo switches are on "normal" None of them are reversed. I believe the manual says something about that as well. Once you get the connections set up...the left stick, horizontal is for shifting, vertical is for driving truck forward/reverse...the right stick, horizontal movement steers the truck, vertical activates the horn...THEN you should recalibrate the truck. If ya need more help, feel free to send me the entire truck, radio, etc, and I'll do it for you...LMAO!!! ;)

BTW, I don't have a trailer for my truck yet either and I have the plug inserted into the MFU. When I get a trailer I'll have to take the body off to hook into the receiver though.
lmao ok i will try this stuff and see what happens worse comes to worse i will sell it on ebay and get a different one

[cody05]

i reversed everything like u said and that made everything worse
so i am so frustrated

[cody05]

josh what radio do u use and we'd u get it?
thanks cody

[cody05]

i reversed everything like u said and that made everything worse
so i am so frustrated
nvm about that lol it works fine but still i can't turn anything on with it

[rapko]

lol, follow the manual for most everything you hook up but make sure that your throttle is on the left and steering is on the right. Sorry I couldn't help more.

[wedicotrucker]

what do u mean three postion toggle switch?


All right, I know you have a differant raido but this is what I use for most of my trucks. If you look at the 2 switches on top of the radio. The one on the right is a 3 position switch. This is the chanel I have my 3 speed tranny hooked up to. This on an airplane would be used for flaps......

1. flaps up
2. flaps level
3. flaps down.

On my trucks

1. first gear
2. second gear
3. third gear.

Useing this set up also decreases the chance of stripping out the gears in the tranny. I did the shift gate thing on my mountaineer and whent throught 4 trannys be fore I sold it for my first rig.

[cody05]

All right, I know you have a differant raido but this is what I use for most of my trucks. If you look at the 2 switches on top of the radio. The one on the right is a 3 position switch. This is the chanel I have my 3 speed tranny hooked up to. This on an airplane would be used for flaps......

1. flaps up
2. flaps level
3. flaps down.

On my trucks

1. first gear
2. second gear
3. third gear.

Useing this set up also decreases the chance of stripping out the gears in the tranny. I did the shift gate thing on my mountaineer and whent throught 4 trannys be fore I sold it for my first rig.
To me the other way i had it i never stripped or spun gears now i am left and right Should i think about getting a different Radio??
Shift gate what do u mean by that?

[cody05]

I can't get the mfu to program right on the horn part were u adjust V1...still lost lol do i just get a different radio system?

[jrventurekid]

my left stick doesn't move back to netural but my right one does. how do urs work?
Does anyone have a six channel radio???
Josh how does your work??
maybe it be different becaue i have a 6 and a 4 isnt as many and u have an 8 idk lol tring to come up with ideas. i am getting frustrated with this.

Mine has a ratchet on the left stick, so its not self centering. My right stick is self centering though. Works fine on my rig. But, I did not use Tamiya's exact directions on the radio setup. Steering and throttle is all done with the right stick, so I can drive one-handed. The functions (Lights, support legs, horn, etc.) are done with the left stick: vertical motion (or airplane throttle). Shifting is done with a three position switch on the to left foward of my radio.

[cody05]

I got it to work Thanks for everyones help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks cody
i will post pics 2morrow night

[rapko]

I got it to work Thanks for everyones help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks cody
i will post pics 2morrow night


Great, so what was the holdup? ;)

Glad you figured it out...

[cody05]

josh helped me... the motorized support legs needed to be plugged into the reciver as soon as i did that i never had to program it work already so it was programed the whole time but wouldn't do nething cause i had it plugged into the mfu lol
thanks everyone!!!
cody

[cody05]

How do i post pictures? they are all to big and i can't resize them enough to fit

[bgehman]

I tried making a box and some skids out of balsa, came out OK. I liked the idea that Turbojoe had with the little skids. I will leave it like this a little while till I find some thing else.

[smileyboy]

I have been checking out this thread of a little while. i like these trucks. Very cool. I am looking to get a Volvo or MB 1838LS. I would like to lift the truck, and add bigger shocks and off road tires (for off road use) what is the best way to do this?

[Turbojoe]

Sorry Buddy, That Rig is All but SOLD to me Already :D ...I'm really looking forward to building that rig, especially with all the hop ups its coming with :cool: ... It will be my first Scale rig build



Alfy

Alfy,

I tried sending you a P.M. but your box is full. Did you get to the mail today? I found out today this week just got even more hectic for me. :( Every minute counts.


Joe

[jrventurekid]

Ok, here is Cody's King Hauler!

Eins...

[jrventurekid]

Zwei....

[jrventurekid]

Drei!

[jrventurekid]

Looks good Cody, looks good!