Topic: Tamiya Trucks and Trailers (Read 208472 times)

ballastanksian · « **Reply #125 on:** February 15, 2014, 04:21:17 pm »

I am always really enthused by the display of lorries put on at Brighton Modelworld each year making me want to start a truck, but I have always fancied something from the forties-sixties. This naturally engenders the 'well you will have to build it yourself' response from friends who patiently listen to my eulogising! I had a Gogle a year or two back and found nothing of this era but AFV club have released a kit of the AEC Matador in 1:35th scale so maybe this will be my boost. I love your bridge Kenny, I thnk that elevation on any display e it railway or even wargaming adds so much extra dynamism especially if there are moving elements. Brilliant:O)

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #126 on:** February 15, 2014, 04:45:41 pm »

Thanks for the kind comments.

I am at present designing a Routemaster London bus. I have the Revell kit to guide me and will be scaling it up to the 1:14 scale to match the Tamiya stuff.

I appreciate what you say about costs as it's not a cheap hobby, but one has to look around and cobble the necessary parts together. Have a Google for the pictures of what you fancy and do a bit of research and anything's possible. The fun is in the designing and building as cheap as you can.

Best of luck

Ken

Mark T · « **Reply #127 on:** February 15, 2014, 05:36:59 pm »

Quote from: Tug---Kenny on May 19, 2013, 08:39:57 pm

Today I took my truck to a meeting of club members. Wow is all I can say. What splendid build jobs were done. It's quite easy to get rid of a load of money if you want the best there is. Put mine to shame, that's for sure.

Here she is waiting to get on the track.

Nice Scania Highline there Tug---Kenny here's a pic of my one

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #128 on:** February 15, 2014, 07:32:16 pm »

For any of you who want to get started on a budget :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-1-14-Volvo-FH12-Semi-Truck-Vintage-Roller-Chassis-RTR-king-hauler-globe-/281266382667?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item417cc8674b

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #129 on:** February 16, 2014, 11:06:15 am »

Nice one Mark.

ps... I've moved your racing car item outa here.

My next project is the London Bus so I'll be needing another Tamya for it's rolling chassis.

For those of you interested then the cheapest supplier is Stella models in Japan. The latest prices to your door would be around £270. (might be cheaper if you miss import duty !!)

Cheers

ken

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #130 on:** February 16, 2014, 12:00:08 pm »

Quote from: Tug---Kenny on February 16, 2014, 11:06:15 am

For those of you interested then the cheapest supplier is Stella models in Japan. The latest prices to your door would be around £270. (might be cheaper if you miss import duty !!)

Cheers

ken

Yeah Stella Models is a very good seller... I have use them regularly and I have yet to pay any duty, even 3 RC car kits

IanPal · « **Reply #131 on:** February 16, 2014, 01:23:27 pm »

Ken, I have the Scania 620 6x4 sat on the shelf doing nothing, I've also fitted Tamiya's MFU into it.
You could always strip that down for the rolling chassis plus any other bits you may need?

I'm open to reasonable offers for it, perhaps something around the price of a nice Deans Marine kit, ready for when I'm finished the MS Vliestroom I'm doing at the mo.

Post up some pics of the London bus once you get into it, they would be great to see.

Regards
Ian

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #132 on:** February 16, 2014, 09:59:22 pm »

Hi Ian,

Nice to hear from you with your kind offer. Today I placed my order with Stella for a Volvo truck as I needed a chassis with two axles. I have also ordered the latest MFU 3 sound unit with continental lorry sounds instead of of USA sounds. Well there's Four hundred quid gone !!. This does mean I shall not be using the body work but i can sell this on to someone else in the Internet model truck club I'm in. I shall be doing my blog over there but will post occasional pictures here, if there is any interest.

We are always swapping parts around between us and I have quite a collection of spares. I might be interested in your set up, as I hate to see bargains pass me by. You might like to PM me privately with some better idea of a price and I can weep quietly if necessary.

Thank you for your interest.

Ken

Stavros · « **Reply #133 on:** February 16, 2014, 10:25:00 pm »

YES PLEASE

Ken on average how much do these little beauties cost.......Whats the cheapest (cos I am a cheapskate) or the least one can buy one for

Dave

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #134 on:** February 16, 2014, 10:40:38 pm »

Hiya Dave,

Here is the price list of Stellas's shop in Japan. Have a read through and get the flavour. We welcome all converts. te he

http://www.stellamodels.com.hk/tractor-trucks-c-76_78.html

You can change the currency to Pounds in the box on right hand side of the screen. Then add £63 for the postage. Tell them I sent you and they won't give a

Cheers

ken

Stavros · « **Reply #135 on:** February 16, 2014, 11:28:27 pm »

MMMM could cause a DIVORCE this

Dave

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #136 on:** February 17, 2014, 06:22:56 am »

Quote from: Stavros on February 16, 2014, 11:28:27 pm

MMMM could cause a DIVORCE this

Dave

Something to bear in mind, a built one in good nick (99% of these a shelf queens) will make almost as much as an unbuilt kit

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #137 on:** February 17, 2014, 10:49:13 am »

Yes, this is the problem with them. It's All or Nothing in one go, unlike our boats which breaks up the expense.

I do agree with you that it causes friction...

Although they are reasonably sturdy, I wouldn't like a tiny Tot to be near them Da Da.

Cheers

Ken

triumphjon · « **Reply #138 on:** February 17, 2014, 11:21:10 am »

i recently bought an unbuilt kit that somebody had robbed of its wolfe transport stickers and extras , the front super singles had been swapped for standard wheels / tyres the only missing part being its tamiya motor , the kit cost me just under £200 with a preowned scania cab thrown in . its been built without the tamiya mfu , but runing an mtroniks esc with astec lighting kit . i also bought a tamiya flat bed trailer which will become a general road tanker when my mate supplies me the stainless steel tube for the barrel !

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #139 on:** February 17, 2014, 11:31:43 am »

Hi Jon,

Well done on your acquisition. You'll have to join another forum now.

Here is a YouTube film of my build to show what's involved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6FoECzuPN4

I fancied scratch building a tanker trailer as well and the stumbling block was the chrome tube tank.

Cheers

ken

Hellboy Paul · « **Reply #140 on:** February 17, 2014, 12:40:29 pm »

Quote from: Tug---Kenny on February 17, 2014, 11:31:43 am

I fancied scratch building a tanker trailer as well and the stumbling block was the chrome tube tank.

What Diameter do you need?

Thinking outside the box, have you got a custom car exhaust maker near you. They might have stainless steel tube close to the right diameter which would polish up nice and they could most probably TIG weld the end caps on for you too if you ask nicely and wave some beer tokens in front of them..

Paul.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #141 on:** February 17, 2014, 07:55:14 pm »

Hi Paul,

Great idea. Thank you for that.

Referring to my snap of the Trailer, they are slightly eliptical. I suppose it's possible to crush them a bit, although stainless is quite hard.

Cheers

Ken

triumphjon · « **Reply #142 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:23:13 pm »

its normally only the spirit barrels that are elliptical , i want a general puropse barrel which are round ! weather i can fit baffles / compartments and have the ability to carry liquid remains to be seen . i was brought up with my father working for what was a large bulk liquid haulier based in avonmouth , so have lots of memories

Hellboy Paul · « **Reply #143 on:** February 17, 2014, 08:35:48 pm »

Hi Ken, they have all the hydraulic pipe bending gear so I would think they could squash it slightly, after all I have seen loads of "chav chariots with moosefart exhausts" sporting exit pipes that are oval...

Paul..

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #144 on:** February 20, 2014, 10:17:09 pm »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-57070-Truck-RC-1-14-King-Hauler-Black-Edition-Full-Option-Set-Brand-New/221347461718?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D74%26meid%3D4978126998331059130%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1048%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D271406738289%26

Absolute Bargain!

triumphjon · « **Reply #145 on:** February 21, 2014, 07:26:03 am »

thats around 550 before they hit you on import tax , so possibly no cheaper than buying from a uk supplier ! thankfully my 6inch diameter stainless steel tube was collected yesterday , so the tanker build will commence shortly , i think im going to make a new chassis as i want the rear axles closer to the barrel than by using the standard tamiya profile chassis allows

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #146 on:** February 21, 2014, 08:36:14 pm »

Quote from: triumphjon on February 21, 2014, 07:26:03 am

thats around 550 before they hit you on import tax , so possibly no cheaper than buying from a uk supplier ! thankfully my 6inch diameter stainless steel tube was collected yesterday , so the tanker build will commence shortly , i think im going to make a new chassis as i want the rear axles closer to the barrel than by using the standard tamiya profile chassis allows

Strangely I have never paid import duty on anything I have bought from japan and I have placed some fairly substantial (4 figures) orders

Stavros · « **Reply #147 on:** February 22, 2014, 07:48:28 pm »

MMMMM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alvbI8stNuE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irzlq5eyGtA

WOW

Dave

derekwarner · « **Reply #148 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:31:46 pm »

WOW is an understatement Dave

.......not just the visuals....but the sound effects....air brakes releasing ...reversing horns & lights & the diesel engine sounds....

amazing......Derek

Stavros · « **Reply #149 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:40:33 pm »

Getting really interested in these now...it's all KEN'S fault.........might just have to SELL ALL my boats to get one MMMMMM

Dave

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