Kits for dump trucks
 

Hi,

I wanted to try and build a dump truck from a Tamiya kit - but what kit is the best kit to get to make into a dump truck?

Also does anyone sell a dump conversion kit for Tamiya trucks? As i would rather follow a kit rather than attempt to make bits myself.

Or if anyone knows of a dump truck for sale let me know.

Thanks

Re: Kits for dump trucks
 

ford aeromax or kinghauler work good. there are box kit in forum or PMD (garden trucking.com) has live hydroltc kit for kinghauler. happy dumping

Re: Kits for dump trucks
 

Thanks Fuzzy.

Is there anywhere in Europe that does the same sort of thing? As im from the UK.

Also what Euro looking Tamiya kits are best for adding a dump?

Re: Kits for dump trucks
 

You can use any kit you want. Here are a couple pics of mine.

King Hauler

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_1028.jpg

Three Globe Liner's

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...p/IM000815.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...p/100_1019.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...p/100_1203.jpg

A Knight Hauler.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_0707.jpg

Pigeonfarmboy's Aeromax

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...mppics5569.jpg

Travis

Re: Kits for dump trucks
 

Thanks Travis,

Did you make all the parts for the dump yourself?

I dont have the skills/tools to do things like that myself so i was hoping there was a conversion kit.

I was looking at getting the Tamiya Scania R620 Highline 6x4 to convert.

Re: Kits for dump trucks
 

Carson offers a scissor dump mech but it does require some mod to the truck frame to get it to fit. As for a dump body right now the only one available is from PMD gardentrucking.com but it is not hard to make one as most of mine are made of styrene and you don't need special tools for that.

http://www.carson-modelsport.com/en/...rtNr=500907056

http://www.gardentrucking.com/produc...esort=1&max=10



Travis

Re: Kits for dump trucks
 

Thanks,

How much modification is needed to fit the Carson scissor dump? Alot?

Thanks

Re: Kits for dump trucks
 

some to fit lift. i have carson dump trailer, a the lift fills up the in side of frame. drive line of the truck will be in the way carson lift moter in place. check out my e-mail it will help.

Re: Kits for dump trucks
 

Thanks Fuzzy.

Also when i need to run a second motor eg for the Carson tipper how do i do it?

Ive always had just one ESC, and they all have to be connected to a battery so how can i run two off the same battery and receiver?

Thanks

Re: Kits for dump trucks
 

Sadly the best dump beds were produced by our fallen hero FGD. Surely a sensitive topic, but I myself hope one of our fine vendors will be able to produce those same beds in his honor. I personally think Izzy could do them great justice. I know I had plans to build at least a couple more dumps with Freddy's beds.

Re: Kits for dump trucks
 

This is my handmade brazilian dumper truck:

http://ecampi.com/wp-content/uploads...4/DSC07377.jpg

http://ecampi.com/ford-aeromax-trucado-6x4-basculante/

Re: Kits for dump trucks
 

A great looking Ford dump trk you have built, well done! :cool:

Is the box 3D printed?

Re: Kits for dump trucks
 

I built a King Hauler Dump. Bought the kit at PMD (gardentrucking.com). Here is a link:
http://gardentrucking.com/details.tp...0#.VWoA-EaNjd4
Comes with everything you need.
SEE my avatar.

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AWESOME looking rig! Any build pics?

-Terry

Re: Kits for dump trucks
 

On the Carson lift units.
The one used in their trailers (sold by Rick at PMD among others) is too wide out of the box to fit between Tamiya frame rails. It CAN be made to fit, I did it on my first King Hauler conversion as well as my dump trailer, but it takes a lathe and machining skills and a lot of modification.
A better option is to use a very similar looking scissors unit sold by a Chinese company (got mine from Semi Joe) and power it with the Carson gear motor. I used this combo on my newest Tamiya conversion and it works great with the scissors unit fitting perfectly in the Tamiya frame. Everything fit and cleared the stock driveline.