Topic: Tamiya Trucks and Trailers (Read 183119 times)

seathug · « **Reply #275 on:** July 17, 2014, 08:32:30 pm »

Amazing semi trucks
How strong are these trucks?
Will it be able to pull an aziz on a trailer?

Need an rc to pull my aziz

U-33 · « **Reply #276 on:** July 17, 2014, 09:16:53 pm »

A Tamiya truck will pull a small child if you wish...have a sniff round on YouTube, loads of stuff on there.

Rich

seathug · « **Reply #277 on:** July 17, 2014, 09:55:42 pm »

PropBusters 2014 04 - Kid rides on Tamiya Globe L…: http://youtu.be/_27NBouzrSY

I wonder if this is just the regular kit or he had to upgrade
To do this
looks cool
I think imma get me one of these

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #278 on:** July 17, 2014, 10:20:05 pm »

The Aziz would be quite heavy and look out of place in the scale department, as the differences are quite large.

I'll take a picture of one of my boats which sits on a low loader on the shelf to give you an idea.

Ken

seathug · « **Reply #279 on:** July 18, 2014, 12:35:12 am »

Hi ken

1/5 scale I guess then?
Like those fg trucks

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #280 on:** July 18, 2014, 05:12:04 pm »

Here's a picture of a 1:48 scale boat on the trailer of my Tamiya truck at 1:14.5

ken

seathug · « **Reply #281 on:** July 18, 2014, 06:25:23 pm »

Ken yeah youre right that semi is to small
Itll be like pulling a carrier with the aziz I guess

Is there anything bigger than this semi truck?

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #282 on:** October 04, 2014, 11:43:04 am »

Sorry for the delay. I missed your question above.

The trailer that I've shown was scratch built to no particular size but I see no reason one could not be built to a matching length for a boat, as long as it didn't look out of place.

cheers

Ken

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #283 on:** October 04, 2014, 11:51:56 am »

i am now onto my next scratch build truck and have decided to make a Fire Engine. There are a few models around and the flashing lights seem to appeal to folk.

I made arrangements and got security passes to go and photograph one at my local station. It was very interesting and I spent a long time filming and measuring it. Mind you, it took three visits to actually get one still sitting on the tarmac long enough to examine.

The model will be based on a Scania 470 truck and I am now waiting for the riots to cease in Japan before they can post it to me. To this end, I have been working on the plans and sizes for the rear section and have started on the roller shutter doors. Not much to show for it at the moment but I will update the blog as we go along.

Here's the actual truck and you can see I'll have my work cut out with all those extra attachments and ladders. Should keep me occupied during the winter months eh !!

cos918 · « **Reply #284 on:** October 04, 2014, 11:53:05 am »

Hello
There is a children toy manufacture called Bruder . They do a professional series were there are diggers and trucks etc. Not sure on the scale but they are big and not to far Tamiya scale. While they are kids toys they could be a good point to start detailing from.

john

http://www.brudertoys.com/en/usa/range/range-and-series/professional-series/

cos918 · « **Reply #285 on:** October 04, 2014, 11:55:46 am »

Ken
this may be of use to you

http://www.brudertoys.com/en/usa/range/range-and-series/professional-series/construction/?tx_sortiment_pi1%5Bartnr%5D=03590&tx_sortiment_pi1%5Baction%5D=details

john

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #286 on:** October 04, 2014, 12:17:17 pm »

Thanks for the 'heads up' John. There are several ranges of model but my picture above shows the version I wish to achieve. The bruder scale is 1:16 and not so detailed so I've opted for the Tamiya version as a base frame to build it on.

The only thing that shows and has any bearing on scale scratch work is the wheelbase and cabin height. For example, when converting the photos I've taken, I've had to re-size them to match the wheel heights of the Tamiya and even then their distance apart is wrong.

According to the enlarged drawings I've got to build a longer chassis and the height of the cabin will also be wrong (out of the box) and will have also be altered. The whole thing will be a massive undertaking to get right. I spent a day getting the photos the exact size of the model so that it would be easier to take a ruler to the picture for some of the finer details.

ken

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #287 on:** October 10, 2014, 01:09:08 pm »

Just had these 2 turn up in an email
http://www.r2hobbies.com/new-arrivals/20ft-2-axle-container-trailer-kit-for-1-14-rc-r-c-tamiya-freightliner-cascadia-evolution-truck.html

http://www.r2hobbies.com/new-arrivals/20ft-aluminum-frame-container-kit-for-1-14-rc-r-c-tamiya-freightliner-cascadia-evolution-truck-9563.html

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #288 on:** October 10, 2014, 04:01:18 pm »

Interesting.

I have not seen these before. I'll bet the American shipping is a nightmare.

Thanks for showing us.

ken

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #289 on:** October 10, 2014, 05:44:44 pm »

No problem, the seller is in Hong Kong, and the first postage is reasonable. I have used him on several occasions

grayone · « **Reply #290 on:** October 27, 2014, 07:40:36 pm »

This one is to carry the Sherman tank

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #291 on:** November 19, 2014, 10:25:43 am »

The parts have arrived and I've been busy joining the bits together.

There is a lot of scratch building involved with this one. I had two cabins which had to be cut and joined together. Here's where I am at the moment.

Netleyned · « **Reply #292 on:** November 19, 2014, 10:52:10 am »

Looking fine Ken
The locker contents will keep you busy for a while!

Ned

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #293 on:** November 19, 2014, 10:58:16 am »

It does look like a winter project.

Cheers

ken

grayone · « **Reply #294 on:** November 19, 2014, 11:20:59 am »

Is it going to have a tank and a water pump

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #295 on:** November 19, 2014, 07:44:44 pm »

Hiya greyone,

In a word....no, but thanks for the idea. I scratch built the ladders out of aluminium which took a fair while. I'll post up some piccies later. I'm in the middle of the build at the moment and it's not tidy enough to look at.

Cheers

Ken

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #296 on:** November 25, 2014, 12:20:06 pm »

Any of you guys seen this coach before?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=0NU2B5DOv8s

grayone · « **Reply #297 on:** November 25, 2014, 01:02:12 pm »

Quote from: essex2visuvesi on November 25, 2014, 12:20:06 pm

Any of you guys seen this coach before?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=0NU2B5DOv8s

Very cool

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #298 on:** November 25, 2014, 02:17:02 pm »

Ain't that something.

I'll pass it amongst the Tamiya folk. Thanks for showing us

Ken

U-33 · « **Reply #299 on:** November 25, 2014, 02:40:59 pm »

Very cleverly done...

Rich

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