Topic: Tamiya Trucks and Trailers (Read 183372 times)

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #450 on:** April 15, 2016, 04:48:06 pm »

Looking good. I recognise the draw arm. Isn't it from the tube carrier ? Some real heavy steel in this model and smashing wheels.

ken

U-33 · « **Reply #451 on:** April 15, 2016, 04:51:31 pm »

Correct Ken, it's a pole trailer. I'm hoping that the ride height will be about right, as you say there's a lot of heavy metal there, don't fancy having to cut it about...

U-33 · « **Reply #452 on:** April 16, 2016, 04:56:19 pm »

And when I get fed up taking the dog n' pup out...four screws, a couple of electric connections unplugged/replugged, and I have a tipper to play with.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #453 on:** April 16, 2016, 05:24:50 pm »

Have you got it powered to tip by R/C ?

ken

U-33 · « **Reply #454 on:** April 16, 2016, 05:52:17 pm »

Working on it, Ken...but yes, it will tip by radio in the very near future. The tailgate is just gravity operated, and held closed by a small magnet.

U-33 · « **Reply #455 on:** April 22, 2016, 11:01:21 am »

Decals for the truck arrived yesterday...begins to look good now, I think.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #456 on:** April 22, 2016, 01:01:05 pm »

They always add a little something to the build.

looking very nice Rich. Well done.

ken

Norseman · « **Reply #457 on:** April 23, 2016, 11:53:59 am »

Is there any difficulty using a decal on a textured surface like that? It looks perfectly smooth.

Dave

U-33 · « **Reply #458 on:** April 23, 2016, 12:01:25 pm »

No Dave, the (vinyl) decals were very easy to apply. No warming needed, all I did was to make sure the surfaces were clean (just a wash down with soapy water, and dry off with a tissue) line the decals up...apply them, count ten, and remove the backing paper by gently and slowly pulling at 90 degrees to the surface.

I used a sheet of kitchen roll wrapped over a finger nail, and GENTLY rubbed the decals into the ridges on the body sides, and around the cab area where the Mercedes badge is....job done.

I'm well pleased with them, and for £10 the lot...no complaints at all.

I have a tipper body coming for the truck, and I'll be using the same decals on that when it arrives. This is the guy that made them for me...his name is Andrew.
https://www.facebook.com/RC-Truck-Graphics-1225098144169568/

ballastanksian · « **Reply #459 on:** April 23, 2016, 12:16:33 pm »

That is lovely. And for the price I could see many unique and historical logos printed.

Netleyned · « **Reply #460 on:** April 23, 2016, 12:17:25 pm »

Truckin Good Looking Model Rich

Ned

U-33 · « **Reply #461 on:** April 23, 2016, 12:19:31 pm »

He can make practically anything...apart from the usual run of the mill decals, he'll do anything you can come up with. All different fonts, colours and sizes.

Quote from: Netleyned on April 23, 2016, 12:17:25 pm

Truckin Good Looking Model Rich

Ned

Thanks Ned!

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #462 on:** April 23, 2016, 12:27:17 pm »

Quote from: U-33 on April 23, 2016, 12:19:31 pm

He can make practically anything...apart from the usual run of the mill decals, he'll do anything you can come up with. All different fonts, colours and sizes.

Thanks Ned!

I too can offer this service :)

Airfilters for my son's Triumph Spitfire

The large Essex Rotary Logo on the side

ballastanksian · « **Reply #463 on:** April 23, 2016, 12:33:49 pm »

Useful to know.

U-33 · « **Reply #464 on:** April 25, 2016, 03:31:28 pm »

Where's that Kenny Boy...

Here you go, Ken...the pup is coming on now. It sits a bit high though, so I have to figure out how to make it sit lower.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #465 on:** April 25, 2016, 03:38:42 pm »

Let some air out of the tyres.

Seriously though, you will have to drop the height to make it match up. Either relocate the wishbone springs down a bit or drop the roof. I don't envy you the thought required as I'm doing this all day to line 'things' up. I know you'll find a way.

Cheers,

ken

U-33 · « **Reply #466 on:** April 25, 2016, 03:49:44 pm »

"Either relocate the wishbone springs down a bit"...

Can you elaborate a bit more, Ken?

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #467 on:** April 25, 2016, 04:04:58 pm »

The points at which the wheel axles are pivoted on the chassis can be re-located (new holes to be drilled) so that they go higher up. Thus bringing the box above down lower. I've not seen the chassis so I don't know how much room you have to play with.

The front coupling bar would also have to match up to bring the front end down a bit.

If you possibly post some side view pictures we might get a better idea.

ken

U-33 · « **Reply #468 on:** April 25, 2016, 04:17:36 pm »

Try these Ken...any help?

U-33 · « **Reply #469 on:** April 25, 2016, 04:29:08 pm »

Lorraine has just come up with a clever idea...raise the body on the truck. A couple of lengths of 10mm square styrene tube laid on top of the chassis rails...drill through, refit with longer bolts...a possibility, methinks.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #470 on:** April 25, 2016, 04:37:36 pm »

Good lateral thinking. The wind deflector might look lower but the tops will line up.

I was just replying with a Pup dropping design. The chassis is toooooo solid to mess with so I figured you could cut the bottom floor all around and relocate it 10mm lower on the chassis. Sounds a lot of work however.

ken

U-33 · « **Reply #471 on:** April 25, 2016, 05:03:53 pm »

I thought about removing the alloy floor panel, and making a frame inside the body, then refitting the chassis...

But, Lori's idea seems a really good one, and much easier to do. After dinner, I shall be measuring 'things....'

Never thought about the wind deflector...hmm. Either remove it all together, or scratch build a replacement. Hmm...

U-33 · « **Reply #472 on:** April 28, 2016, 10:06:49 am »

The dog was built with the idea of easily turning it into a tipper, as you know...so, we unscrew four bolts and lift the box body off, drop the tipper body on...re attach with four bolts, plug the flashing beacons in, and we have a tipper.

Three photos for your perusal, Ken...and an extra one showing a little under floor box for road cones, ropes, chains, etc.

U-33 · « **Reply #473 on:** April 28, 2016, 10:26:15 am »

And here's the box attached...traffic cones, ropes and wheel chocks stowed away.

IanPal · « **Reply #474 on:** April 28, 2016, 08:23:31 pm »

Does it tip? If not why not

If you need another tipper body I have one in the cupboard somewhere.

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