Knight Hauler
 

Does anyone know of or ever heard of a dummy engine that covers the electric motor under the hood? I'm thinking of maybe giving my Knight Hauler a tilt hood. Would be nice to see a big detailed CAT sitting in there when it tilts open.

Re: Knight Hauler
 

Yes , many guys have done it. It's a cat replica made by norshcot . I know I spelled it wrong. LOL. Some guys on here even hollow out the motor to fit the electric motor inside and make it look like the tamiya trans is bolted to the cat motor. Some of the other guys here can probably provide some pics or links to help.

Re: Knight Hauler
 

Yes that's what I'm thinking about to hollow out the engine to hide the electric motor...my only concern would be if that would make the electric motor run hotter. I guess I could always attach some kind of heat sink to it.

Re: Knight Hauler
 

If you're interested in the different types of engines for your truck, here's a link:

http://www.constructionscalemodels.c...n=cat%20engine

Before you make a purchase, choose what you like and check Ebay. They're usually available for less.

- RCT

Re: Knight Hauler
 

Might want to read this build;
http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/sho...+inside+engine
Specifically page two.

Re: Knight Hauler
 

Great thread! This is exactly what I'm looking to do. Many thanks this will help a lot!

Re: Knight Hauler
 

Zimms did a step by step write up on how to do that. I k ow its on here somewhere if I can find it ill post the link to it. I did the same thing and his tutorial was great.

--Dan

Re: Knight Hauler
 

Boom here you go, I thought I had saved e thread. It's a really good walk through, just read it a few times before jumping in and you'll have that ugly silver can covered up in no time.

http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=2621

Also 3000toys.com normally has the engine in stock at a super awesome price. I purchased a few from them and have always had good dealings.....

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...9#.UXCSm8u9KK0

Good luck with the build and post some pics when you get going at it.

--Dan

Re: Knight Hauler
 

Thanks Dan. Will defiantly help out if I decide to go that route. And thanks on the link for the CAT.