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Forum: General Discussion 01-08-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,051
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Servanaut Items for King Hauler

I know what you are saying, that servanaut system is expensive. What I liked about it though was the turbo whine in the background. As far as the lights go the M20+ is supposed to handle those...
Forum: Electronics tech 01-08-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,277
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: 7.2 vs 8.4 vs 12 volt batteries

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/Hotwhels1/TOSHIBALOU/2013-01-04_12-30-41_192-2.jpg
Forum: Electronics tech 01-08-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,277
Posted By Hotwheels
7.2 vs 8.4 vs 12 volt batteries

Getting parts together for my King Hauler rebuild. Thanks to all who have advised and pointed me in the right direction with my truck. As some of you that I have talked to know I have be out of R?C...
Forum: Sound Systems tech 01-07-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,110
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: knighthauler deep sound

I talked to Ric today at Garden Trucking. He has a speaker that fits behind the grill in a King Hauler (may also fit a Knight Hauler). I don't know if he sells them individually, it is the speaker he...
Forum: Body Shop Tech 01-07-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,311
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Tilt Hood Tutorial?

Hello, I am thinking of doing the same thing. I found this build on this site and thought I would pass along. Hope it gives you an idea about the tilt hoods....
Forum: General Discussion 01-07-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,051
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Servanaut Items for King Hauler

Well I thought about what you were saying and went back to Garden Trucking and ordered the M20+ speed control also. You are right I have got the bug.
Forum: General Discussion 01-07-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,051
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Servanaut Items for King Hauler

Called Ric today at Garden Trucking, the SMX is on back order but said he should have a shipment from Servonaut soon. He does include a speaker with the $275.00 price so I went ahead and placed my...
Forum: Sound Systems tech 01-07-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,108
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Best speaker replacement

I ordered a Servonaut SMX module from Ric at Garden Trucking today. I saw where you mentioned you need a speaker that will fit behind grill. He includes a speaker of that size when you purchase a MPX...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-06-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,363
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Stretched Pete Orange Nugget

Beautiful, love the painted frame and white and black outlined stripes over the Orange, one of my favorite colors!
Forum: General Discussion 01-06-2013, 03:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,051
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Servanaut Items for King Hauler

This will definitely get a repaint. The color is nice, just not slick smooth shine. The paint work is what I really enjoy doing. Lot's of wet sanding and buffing to get that slick deep reflective...
Forum: General Discussion 01-06-2013, 03:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,051
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Servanaut Items for King Hauler

I feel I got a good deal at $600.00, that included foam packing the entire truck and shipping from VA. to SC. That was for tractor, trailer and electronics futaba S148's. Novak Rooster, futaba 4...
Forum: General Discussion 01-06-2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,051
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Servanaut Items for King Hauler

Having built a lot of R/C car's in years past I can say the previous owner did a good job on the original...
Forum: General Discussion 01-06-2013, 02:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,051
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Servanaut Items for King Hauler

Nothing Fancy here, all stock for now.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/Hotwhels1/TOSHIBALOU/2013-01-04_12-30-41_192.jpg
Forum: General Discussion 01-06-2013, 02:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,051
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Servanaut Items for King Hauler

I do know from the guy I bought it from that his friend originally bought it from the same Hobby Shop where I hung out in the 1960's....
Forum: General Discussion 01-06-2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,051
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Servanaut Items for King Hauler

Guy I bought it from one of his friends estate sale along withhttp://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/Hotwhels1/TOSHIBALOU/2013-01-06_01-46-39_996.jpg other items.
Forum: General Discussion 01-06-2013, 02:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,051
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Servanaut Items for King Hauler

Craigslist Special, of all places I found it on CL in my hometown in Va, where I lived 30 yrs ago had it shipped to South Carolina....
Forum: General Discussion 01-06-2013, 02:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,051
Posted By Hotwheels
Servanaut Items for King Hauler

Hello, I Would appreciate all input about what specific items I need to purchase to get started with a Servanaut System. What I have come up with so far is SMX module, Laut 45 (4ohm speaker). This...
Forum: General Discussion 01-05-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,361
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Radio DX7 vs DX8 or suggestions

Thought I would try photobucket, hope this is right.
http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a539/Hotwhels1/TOSHIBALOU/2013-01-03_21-20-37_1831.jpg
Forum: Body Shop Tech 01-05-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,704
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: gluing styrene to metal

If you try the epoxy test on scrap as I suggested also scuff the plastic side and the metal side that will be joined together with something like 100 grit sandpaper then apply epoxy. I don't think...
Forum: General Discussion 01-05-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,361
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Radio DX7 vs DX8 or suggestions

You guys have been a big help as well as reading the manual. I have a better understanding of the DX8 and the 8 channels. Only thing I am stumbling on right know is the throttle neutral/centering....
Forum: Body Shop Tech 01-05-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,704
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: gluing styrene to metal

Hello, I am new here, saw your question concerning joining metal and plastic. I would experiment with some scrap metal and scrap styrene and try a two part epoxy with a five minute set time. JB weld...
Forum: General Discussion 01-04-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,361
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Radio DX7 vs DX8 or suggestions

I think I am figuring this out now, rudder control alway's throttle stick left and right. So does that mean toggle 0 set for shifting, then toggle 1 can be set up to perform another function and the...
Forum: General Discussion 01-04-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,361
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Radio DX7 vs DX8 or suggestions

I plugged shift servo in to rudder on receiver? throttle left and right controlling shifter. Any idea what the rudder triple switch is to perform? I am trying to get up to speed reading the manuals...
Forum: General Discussion 01-04-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,361
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Radio DX7 vs DX8 or suggestions

ok I figured out the left stick controls the rudder function moved left and right to control the servo rod to transmission?
So now I am trying to figure out what is function of three position...
Forum: General Discussion 01-04-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,361
Posted By Hotwheels
Re: Radio DX7 vs DX8 or suggestions

A lot to figure out but I enjoy a challenge and in no hurry. I know what I want the functions to do just have to figure out the how to part. Is the 3 position rudder able to operate servo for...
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