Topic: Tamiya Trucks and Trailers (Read 183098 times)

U-33 · « **Reply #475 on:** April 28, 2016, 08:27:24 pm »

It's nearly been tipped out of the bl00dy window a few times today...I have a few ideas as to how to get it to tip, but so far each has failed. Miserably...

What you got in your cupboard then? Tell me more...

U-33 · « **Reply #476 on:** April 29, 2016, 09:23:53 am »

And one more for me old mate Ken...

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #477 on:** April 29, 2016, 10:04:30 am »

Very nice piece of engineering, indeed.

Great project.

I made a tipper which was fully automated. Well worth it for the visual effect. Have a loose flap on the back and all the 'stuff' comes rolling out onto the floor.

cheers

ken

ballastanksian · « **Reply #478 on:** April 29, 2016, 09:30:51 pm »

Excellent looking model. It needs a good load of ballast or asphalt:O)

U-33 · « **Reply #479 on:** April 29, 2016, 09:49:36 pm »

At our club meets we usually have a couple of areas containing garden centre soil, gravel, etc...the guys with the loaders, shovels, JCB's, etc are always in these areas ready to load the tipper trucks. A tipper goes in one end, gets loaded, goes off to the other end of the circuit and tips the load...another tipper gets loaded and fetches it back again.

It provides Joe Public with something to watch, gives the machine operators a chance to play with their often very expensive machines, and gives the tipper drivers a chance to show off their trucks.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #480 on:** April 29, 2016, 10:10:16 pm »

Whereabouts in Susex do you meet?

U-33 · « **Reply #481 on:** April 30, 2016, 08:14:47 am »

I belong to the North Kent RC Transport Group, Ian...we meet on a monthly basis at Detling Village Hall, just off the A249 Maidstone-Sittingbourne Road. We also get invited along to various other model shows in the Sussex/Kent areas.

If you use the dreaded Facebook, you'll find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/437143563095363/

Stavros · « **Reply #482 on:** April 30, 2016, 08:37:39 am »

We got trucks and cars at the Blackpool show so why not come along and display your trucks

Dave

ballastanksian · « **Reply #483 on:** April 30, 2016, 10:46:17 am »

There's some good modelling on there Richard.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #484 on:** April 30, 2016, 09:11:33 pm »

Here's an update on my turntable ladder Fire engine.

I've made a cradle on the end of the ladders. The whole unit is unpowered and merely rests on the cradle. I was originally going to use hydraulics but realised the costs would be prohibitive, if indeed the power could be found to lift them.

The model will be powered for driving and light flashing etc. so that's the next job.

Stavros · « **Reply #485 on:** April 30, 2016, 09:42:43 pm »

So are you coming to show her off and your other trucks at Blackpool then

Dave

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #486 on:** April 30, 2016, 10:29:58 pm »

My Doctor says I can't drive that far.

Much as I would love to come up.

Thanks for thinking of me Dave. All the best with the show.

Cheers

ken

U-33 · « **Reply #487 on:** May 03, 2016, 10:54:55 am »

That's a cracking fire tender, Ken...really looks the part.

Here's a pic for you of the dog n' pup as it is at this moment, I think the roof levels are as good as I'm going to get them now.

I have a new set of body panels on order for the pup, these look terrible. Next up ...wiring up the lights. Not my favourite job...

Netleyned · « **Reply #488 on:** May 03, 2016, 05:55:52 pm »

Very nice so far Rich,
New panels will make it even nicer.
The ironing board model making bench
was first used by the late Richard Densham
mainly for spraying.
Don't see any paint on yours

Ned

U-33 · « **Reply #489 on:** May 03, 2016, 06:18:09 pm »

Thanks Ned...yes, coming along slowly. Just moved the battery pack from under the chassis to a place inside the box, that'll make life easier.

Once the new panels are installed and the pup lettered up, it'll be a lot better...especially when it's all lit up.

I remember Dickie D's use of the ironing board well, damn clever idea. I thought Lori bought the ironing for me to build my trucks on...it turns out she didn't.

Netleyned · « **Reply #490 on:** May 03, 2016, 08:29:54 pm »

No understanding them wimmenfolk

Ned

ballastanksian · « **Reply #491 on:** May 03, 2016, 09:03:41 pm »

Get your own one Rich, You could screw some MDF on it to give an oblong work surface (and make it impossible to iron on just in case

)

U-33 · « **Reply #492 on:** May 06, 2016, 11:55:59 am »

Here you are, Ken...

New body panels fitted to the pup, lettering applied...looks much better, I think. Oh, and and I've fitted a draw hitch to the front...makes life a lot easier when manoeuvring in confined spaces.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #493 on:** May 06, 2016, 07:35:07 pm »

WOW.

She looks just right. Well done on such a magnificent job.

Cheers

ken

U-33 · « **Reply #494 on:** May 06, 2016, 08:11:45 pm »

Thanks Ken...praise from the master!

Next up is a sleeper pod for it...

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #495 on:** May 06, 2016, 08:24:33 pm »

Aw Shucks

I haven't seen the sleeper before. Looks interesting. You must show us when it's fitted. I follow your club on that Face book thingy. I would come over to the meets but it's way too far for me.

ken

U-33 · « **Reply #496 on:** May 06, 2016, 08:35:05 pm »

It'll look totally different, I think...might even arrange for a bedside light

It's a shame it's so far for you...like your club, that's a fair hop for me. I don't like driving too far nowadays, done enough of that over the years.

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #497 on:** June 05, 2016, 10:20:12 pm »

I want one of these!

https://www.facebook.com/rcliaz/videos/vb.604884736305794/913800465414218/?type=2&theater

Don't worry you don't have to be a member of faceache to view the video

timbo · « **Reply #498 on:** June 06, 2016, 07:27:08 am »

Me to

ballastanksian · « **Reply #499 on:** June 06, 2016, 07:28:40 pm »

Cool! I would fancy a go at that.

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