Popular Post Lmackattack Posted June 23, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2013 Been building some r/c trucks last few months.I Bought some used tamiya 1/14 scale cab overs and converted one into a cruiseliner and the other I just added some aftermarket add ons. Been also making a RS700L day cab.I built this 48' flatbed a few weeks ago out of aluminum stock and tamiya axles. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Are they a full 1/4 scale? how long are they with trailer Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 Paul,They are 1/14 scale.. My red and white cruiseliner is About 4'6" long with a scale 216" wb tractor and 48' trailer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 OH OK, i misread, real nice job. This is what I should be doing. Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Nice work Trent! R-Model cab all scratchbuilt? or based on an existing cab?...................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Ive liked those for years, id kill for a Mack one, you do amazing work Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 That is cool Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 KoooL!Looks fun and much cheaper than big iron. I like the looks of the RS.Not necessarily cheaper, those things can get real expensive, I had two Tamiya King Hauler kits and ended up selling both before I went overseas. I have wanted to get another one or two and use a Bruder Granite cab and build a Superliner cab and hood but I cant work on the real thing and the little ones thers not enough money in my check.http://gardentrucking.com/ Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 The RS started as a king hauler with the sleeper removed. Then I used plastic sheets and cut out the hood,fenders and parts for the cab. It will bolt up to to the stock cab floor this way... I will have to make fuel tanks and battery boxes to complete the frame.84 superdog is rightGuys try to sell completed trucks with lights ,sound extra addons etc...for over $1,000+The stock kits alone are $375 on a good day. Then you need a radio and batteries,charger etc...I have found its cheaper to buy them used and modify them to your liking. Both my trucks have upgraded driveshafts,locking diffs, aftermarket tires,rims led lights and end point adjustments for the 3 speed transmission. It's a fun hobby if you can make a lot of your upgrades and save on cost.Here are some of the upgrades 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Ugh...I have one of them money pits too LOL!!! I bought mine back in mid 90's, when they first came out.I stretched mine about 5 yrs ago: Built my own carrier bearing assembly.I have a couple flat bed kits(homemade), but never finished any of it. The truck is about 95% done, but are they ever????Did I mention they are a money pit??? They stuff that you can buy for these will make your real truck choke on diesel. It's crazy. One guy was working on a real working air ride suspension.I still the true original though:Though it has come a longggg way since day one: Mid 80'sWhat is looks like today: was starting to rebuild it and lost interest about 15 yrs ago.Surprisingly, the body on this truck is the SAME body they used on the AMT Kenworth back in the day. I tried the cab and hood from the kit and it lined up nicely with the floorpan. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 Looking good Larry.I want to build a 48 or 53 reefer next. I have this 48' flat bed and working on a 48' spread axel as well. After that I need an 24 or 26' end dump. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I was wanting to make a spread axle too. Thought that with the long frame truck would look pretty cool. Well, you can see that never got anywhere. Have too many FULL SCALE projects to deal with LOL!!There is a guy in NJ that builds kits for people. He has done some very unique trucks through the years. Haven't been in contact with him for a few years now. Last thing I got from him was a billet KW grille for my truck. Very, very nice piece! He even built a B model sleeper cab a few years back. Pretty sure he did an R model too. Can't say what the quality was like in person, but in pictures they looked pretty good. At least for a 1/14 scale kit they looked presentable.You can see the grille laying there: Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 I have one of his R model cab and hoods. He has them 3D printed...bought one a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I know he had a real bad time with the R model cabs. Seems whoever was going to duplicate them was screwing with him. Guess maybe he got it straightened out? I never had any bad dealings with Joe myself.Everything I have got moved upstairs and never got back to it. BUT, in talking with a fellow this past weekend at our big show in Ashland we might try to get one of the scale truck clubs to come next year? We have plenty of building to use for their cities. I think it would go over great! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 no offense Trent, but once you have kids those trucks will be in the attic collecting dust due to your lack of time. They pretty cool though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 looks like you were practicing on that frame stretch with the small scale truck there Larry before you got into the real deal with the B . ive always wanted one of those money pits to but have too many full scale projects. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 The small one was ALOT easier. The frame rails fit on my mill, you could move stuff around with just your fingers LOL!!! Nut'n like the real thing LMAO!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-190853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted June 29, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2013 Larry, could you post a picture of yourself facing to the front, for no particular reason... 3 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-191740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Ya, no problemo their Tom. I can see NO reason why that could cause me ANY grief LMAO!!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-191742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 OK, thanks Larry, it's not like i'd use it for photochop purposes or anything... Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-191745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Nice pictures of scale model to this thread. I'm planning to have a one scale model. I will post it when it's done. Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31692-tamiya-rc-trucks/#findComment-209788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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