Forum: General Discussion
04-24-2014, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,967
Re: I'm famous lol
'Hazardous substances'... you weren't haulin moonshine were ya? :D
Nice 'mug shot' nonetheless :cool:
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Forum: General Discussion
04-23-2014, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,343
Re: RC4WD Sound Unit
So if we watch your Armageddon on youtube we will hear what it sounds like?
I wouldn't mind hearing the other two options if somebody finds a link to a sound file.
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
04-19-2014, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,059
Re: Cutting up a Globe Liner
No worries. I will keep an eye on this thread as I think you are doing a fantastic job and it is helpful for anyone else considering a k100 conversion :cool:
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Forum: Electronics tech
04-19-2014, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,142
Re: 2.4 ghz Transmitter
I have 3x Futaba 4YWD's, one with a MFC-01, One with a MFC-03, and one with a DMD in a tank and they all work superbly. Great unit but if I get any more trucks I will consider a 6J or 8J or something...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
04-16-2014, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,059
Re: Cutting up a Globe Liner
Any updates or a link to your new thread Espeefan? I am doing a k100 also and this thread is helping me immensely. :cool:
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Forum: Military Vehicles.
04-07-2014, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 25,498
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Forum: General Discussion
04-05-2014, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,850
Re: vintage Tamiya Bruiser question.
Supossedly the 750 is ideally for more torque, if you are worried and want to use a Tamiya esc, the safest bet would be the teu-302bk, it has twice the continuous forward current (120A) than the...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-01-2014, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 16,627
Re: A New 1/14TH Tamiya Semi?
Looks good, even raw built! The wheel upgrade certainly makes it look much better!
Bearings aren't expensive, come on Tamiya, it's common place with every other manufacturer!
I am meant to be...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-28-2014, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 16,627
Re: A New 1/14TH Tamiya Semi?
Been available for about two weeks now internationally.
I don't mind it, the bumper doesn't match the huge side skirts though, kind of looks like it's missing a valance or something. Something I...
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Forum: Sound Systems tech
03-28-2014, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,962
Re: MFC-03
Here is a rushed video of mine:
It is much better suited to a Euro truck than the MFC-01, it also takes a lot of queues from the MFC-02. Very much an evolution of the unit.
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Forum: Electronics tech
03-28-2014, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,396
Re: Anyone else using the new Futaba 4YWD?
I bought mine from Stellamodels.net for $95 usd.
I now have 3 of the 4YWD's, one in a Knight Hauler with MFC-01, One in a MAN TGX540 with the new MFC-03, and one in my Leopard 2a6 with the DMD-07....
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
03-18-2014, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 47,318
Re: CROSS-RC MC8 8x8 Kit (Re-Post)
Very cool! I have been eyeing one of these up lately. How stiff are those yellow springs?
I would love to make a Rheinmetall HX-81 out of one, but the trailer would be full on if I wanted to cart my...
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Forum: Electronics tech
12-15-2013, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,396
Re: Anyone else using the new Futaba 4YWD?
Now that Futaba Japan have sent me a new receiver, everything works as it should.
I have nothing but praise for this new radio and both my tank and trucks work flawlessly with them.
I think you...
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Forum: Mechanical tech
11-25-2013, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,812
Re: RC4WD Semi Diff
Just a FYI, Tamiya now do a hardened bevel pinon and cup set for their stock axles:
#56529 4x2 (i.e, one axle)
#56530 6x4 (two axles)
Thinking of getting some as I have a tonne of backlash now...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
11-18-2013, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 18,598
Re: original 80's tamiya clodbuster
Nice Clods! It's awesome to see others into these aswell as the trucks! :cool: Sorry to sound pedantic but the original chev clod buster came out in '87, the chev insignia was removed in '89, and the...
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Forum: Electronics tech
11-12-2013, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,396
Re: Anyone else using the new Futaba 4YWD?
Haha thanks Acadieman B)
Well an update. Futaba Japan, emailed me back and it seems there was a problem with the receivers in the first batch and promptly sent me out a replacement with bonus 5x...
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Forum: Electronics tech
10-11-2013, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,396
Re: Anyone else using the new Futaba 4YWD?
Well not conclusive right now, But after a few emails with the reseller I bought the radio off, it seems that there was a running change recently with the multi function units to coincide with these...
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Forum: Electronics tech
10-05-2013, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,396
Re: Anyone else using the new Futaba 4YWD?
Thanks Acadieman. I have heard of others using dual rates on other radio sets with success setting the rates to approx 65% and 100% respectively, then just flicking the dual rate switch and moving...
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Forum: Electronics tech
10-03-2013, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,396
Re: Anyone else using the new Futaba 4YWD?
Hey Mario, thanks for your post. :)
I have unfortunately already reinstalled the AM set so I can't check what you asked,
But if I didn't push the trim all the way forward I could sometimes get...
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Forum: Electronics tech
10-02-2013, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,396
Re: Anyone else using the new Futaba 4YWD?
Hey guys thanks for your replies :cool:
This new unit is basically the same as the 4YF, but molded in black and marketed as
compatible with the mfc-01 and mfc-02.
Tamiya actually offer a...
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Forum: Electronics tech
10-01-2013, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,396
Anyone else using the new Futaba 4YWD?
So when I heard this was coming I was keen to see how good it was
against the old AM 4VWD unit's.
I get glitching at about 25 meters with the AM sets on my trucks with the antennas extended and...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-24-2013, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,608
Bunch of Noob questions...
Hey guys, I am hoping you lot would be so kind as to answer a few of my noob Q's that I haven't found the answers for while searching. I only have a couple now, but no doubt I will add more as my...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-24-2013, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,540
Re: On its way!
Congrats mate on the first, just remember it WONT be the last :lol:
The MAN is a very sexy euro truck, I've only seen 3 1:1's where I am, a Truck Rentals in white, a yellow 8x4 Route and Retail, and...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-15-2013, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,172
Re: Silver ali axles.
I am guessing its the rounder ones by rc loverr?
If so have a look at this page:
http://www.rcchannel.com.tw/index.php?cPath=34&osCsid=f1c8cf3d0a04e702b8e5bcb7e47cde01
Edit: unless you mean...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
07-05-2013, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,630
Re: sloppy stearing in the scania
The factory plastic servo mount makes the servo flex side to side as it has both its mounting points on the top of the rails. It is common to upgrade to an alloy one, I have had to do this to my MAN...
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