I am interested in getting started in scale RC.

[JonBailey]

......hoping it would be my One Stop Know-how Shop for the world of scale RC trucks.

[Rakthi]

Here is a link to a thread on a German forum of a guy who converts a Bruder cement mixer into a working RC truck using Tamiya. You just need to change the cab from a Scania to your Kenwood.

If you register you can see the pictures in the thread. If you do not register you can only see the thumbnails.

http://www.modelltruck.net/showthrea...a-Betonmischer

[JonBailey]

Originally Posted by Rakthi

Here is a link to a thread on a German forum of a guy who converts a Bruder cement mixer into a working RC truck using Tamiya. You just need to change the cab from a Scania to your Kenwood.

If you register you can see the pictures in the thread. If you do not register you can only see the thumbnails.

http://www.modelltruck.net/showthrea...a-Betonmischer

Kenworth. The trouble is I need to find or have custom-made a Kenworth cab to fit nicely.

Besides, I only speak English, not German.
I emailed Cowboy personally and I will wait to see what he thinks.

Thanks for your help all the same, Mr. R.

I did find this nice Mack cab Tamiya based mixer on YouTube with a trick working Bruder cement barrel that was doctored with custom electronics. I just need that sweet KW cab and some tech tips on making such a build.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9Wr7cnqn6A

I am now convinced RC cement mixers can be built without a "rocket science degree".

Is there a good book on scale RC truck/construction/garden truck building and operating for the serious discriminating hobbyist that could be recommended for reading?

[Cossett]

Originally Posted by JonBailey

Kenworth. The trouble is I need to find or have custom-made a Kenworth cab to fit nicely.

Besides, I only speak English, not German.
I emailed Cowboy personally and I will wait to see what he thinks.

Thanks for your help all the same, Mr. R.

I did find this nice Mack cab Tamiya based mixer on YouTube with a trick working Bruder cement barrel that was doctored with custom electronics. I just need that sweet KW cab and some tech tips on making such a build.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9Wr7cnqn6A

I am now convinced RC cement mixers can be built without a "rocket science degree".

Is there a good book on scale RC truck/construction/garden truck building and operating for the serious discriminating hobbyist that could be recommended for reading?

Have a really good read through the entire rct&c forum and there sub groups including the construction forums / posts as it will help you with question
Also there are a tone of FB groups and other forum that arent in english but use google to translate those forum as if you can think it someones already built it
Cheers Ms cossett

[JAMMER]

JonYou can get a KW cab from Goose19 on this form or on Shapeways web site but they are expensive but you can get just what you want the cab the hood and interior. Ed

[JonBailey]

Originally Posted by JAMMER

JonYou can get a KW cab from Goose19 on this form or on Shapeways web site but they are expensive but you can get just what you want the cab the hood and interior. Ed

Jammer, I never figured this hobby would be cheap like collecting shells off the beach!

[mcl fabrication]

One of the variable's that no one has mentioned is that the technology is here now that you can print out what body you want in our own home's. Sanding and body work is still involved. Yes there will be a 2 to 5 thousand dollar investment for a printer and all the components and programs that will be needed. Company's are not going to waste there time and money on a low demand product when you can do it yourself for cheaper. There are people making good RC Products from a printer from home Depot and a laptop.

In conclusion a small investment, and print all the trucks that don't exist that your hearts desires. And frustration gone.!

[JonBailey]

By the way, I just emailed Tamiya and sent them this message:

"I have a new product suggestion. I wish to see Kenworth W900 scale model R/C trucks among your near-future offerings including a fully-functional R/C cement mixer based upon a Kenworth W900 chassis/cab truck. Some Kenworth W900 tractors and dump trucks would also be nice with day cabs offered as well as sleeper cabs. Kenworth is a popular American make for commercial trucks."