Tamiya 8x8 half pipe
 

Well since I've always wanted an 8x8 but the scaleArt was just a little on the small size for the money, so I decided to build my own. Not starting on the build just yet cause I'm still waiting on some parts, fuel tank style hydro pump and telescopic cylinder and a Veroma 3 speed tranny. Gonna have, pendulum style suspension, locking diffs front and back, servonaut electronics, Meiller half pipe, Fulda crossfires, euro style rims, Man TGS style front bumper, all brass scale hardware. The tamiya kit will only donate parts of the body and fenders. Then the rest will go on another project.
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That floor looks like christmas with all those goodies!!

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You have some nice parts there. Specially those pricey AFV axles :D Is the dump body by Servonaut?

Thanks,
Larry

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Thanks guys! Larry, yes that is the servonaut dump body. It's really nice and it looks a lot like the scale art one. I just could not find anything that is as cool as the AFV axles.

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I am interested in building a tamiya 8x8 too :) any chance of a parts list?
What rails did you use?

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The dump box and screw drive are from servonaut, I got it a while back now they show out of stock but just email them and they can get it for you. Electronics are also Servonaut SMX and S20. Axles, drive shafts and wheels are from AFV, if you look at the drop down for tamiya trucks you'll see the whole 8x8 setup, the suspension and chassis is from ebay germany. Then getting a Veroma 3 speed tranny, also from AFV. The tires are Fulda Crossfire from Ric at PMD.
I hope this helps.

Ayoub

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Thanks I might get in contact with servonaut. How much did the dump bin and screw drive cost?

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$725 after they take off the 19% VAT.

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Hey you say the suspension and chassis are from ebay Germany

I was just wondering what seller did you get them off??


Thanks
Trevor

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I just got them from a private seller .

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found them for ya
http://www.doc-gear.de/artikeldetail...1925&sprache=2
just look around and you'll find the rails also.

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Can't wait to see that paint job. That will be real sweet with your Doosan loader.

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Well here is where I'm at so far, got tired of tripping over the parts so I decided to put them together, I know the tranny looks low but it will not be in the same position as I will have a transfer case instead and I will move the tranny closer to the front. I had the suspension all built then realized it was backwards as the fronts were not spaced correctly. Still need to paint the cab and rims, install all the drive shafts and install all the electronics. I hope the pictures work since they were very small.
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This tranny is sooo tiny, I really like it.
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Here is how it's supposed to look now that I got it fixed. That's what happens when you build stuff at 3:00am .
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Thanks for looking. More to come later.

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Do I understand you right?, you are changing out the Veroma trans mission with transfer case to the Veroma with separate transfer case?

Like to see that version too!

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Great start! I'm partial to twin steer and half pipes.
Cheers, Neil.

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I will be mixing and matching things to see what works better, I will be moving the Veroma to the RC4wd truck and maybe the Rigidrc setup to this one. Still playing with ideas.

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A friend of mine used the Veroma gearbox on a 6x6 with a dump trailer. It didn´t handle the weight when fully loaded. There are some springs inside the gearbox that give in.

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Seen this photo floating around, the Veroma looks pretty good inside.
http://bilder.matthiasjohn.de/heiko/...ma-Schnitt.JPG

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Man that does look sweet. Thanks for sharing ! Veroma does make two options, I have the heavy duty guy.

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I didn't know they made two different strength transmissions, I knew they made a trans with a transfer case built in, a trans without a transfer case, and a separate transfer case with two or three different ratio options, but that is all I'm aware of. How do I know if I'm looking at the heavy duty version?
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I have the top one. They say it's built for heavy duty custom work and came with a 12v puller motor. So I know its gonna work for me. I think I will end up getting that transfer case also just to have it, looks kinda cool.

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Man you have the coolest toys, liking this rig to.

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Hi guys, it's been a while since I touched this truck because I ran into some issues with figuring out the placement for the drive gear and make it look somewhat okay. I also had a problem with the steering rod touching the lower suspension links when turning. The solutions were to move the steering rod to the front ( Yes I know, big No No but I will get around it later) . The drive train fix was to lock the tranny in 4wd mode and add a transfer case. So I made a plate to mount the transfer case so it sits nice and tucked in, then moved the mounting point on my Veroma tranny to the underside and made some plate mounts to elevate it on the chassis. Next was the drive shafts, to make it work right with all the travel I will get some of the scale ones that extend and contract to the lengths I need , but the cut to size brass ones will work for now to at least get things in place. The fenders went on next, and what a pain in the rear that was to get them lined up just right, I have never worked with a blank chassis before and this was testing my patience , I am not a fabricator and have no idea how to work with metals, but I am putting this mill to good use and learning for sure, measure 5 times and drill and tap once....lol. Now I need to figure out a steering system and locking mechanism for the cables. Cab is cut and the new low line roof is installed and the bumper is ready to be drilled and prepped for lights. Tons steel need to be done but at least I am closer to making it look like a truck. Oh and I painted the wheels and hubs for S&G's ...lol. Here is what I've done so far.
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Thank you for looking!

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This is a fantastic build! I'm not usually a huge fan of Euro trucks, but off-road dump trucks look waaay cool! Loving this build MoRockN! Keep up the updates, and keep up the pics!:D

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any updates?

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any updates ayoub please more updates please

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Mumtaaz.

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Yes, twins came early :D . Project ADD kicked in full swing and started on a cab over Pete . Will post that soon. But got new parts coming for the Merc and will be done soon I hope

Shoukran Kaptain Jack ;)

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nice what the twins called

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it looks like you put the rc4wd version to SHAME!