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It is a hook lift truck
I have a Tamiya Mercedes delivery truck on the way to me from Hong Kong
also got a set of Knight hauler frames and middle axle for a 6X4 truck I am going to use the knight hauler frame rails for the trucks chassis and use the original frame to re jig the front end of the frame to suit the European truck wheel base and use the rear axle and the middle axle to make it a 6X4 truck chassis and either build the upper body as a rigid tipper or buy a hook lift system to make it a tipping hook lift truck, I intend to use the Mercedes cab and mount the gearbox as per delivery truck with it under the cab as far forwards as possible parts so far 1 complete pass through driven axle 1 set of dual axle suspension Carson steering rod blue bird low profile servos for steering and gear changing on order the delivery truck kit the c parts for the dual axle MFU 01 short prop shaft to fit between the rear axles paint for cab (it is going to be red) to order hook lift kit or a tipper body and hydraulics to suit the tipper new prop shaft and centre mount if I have to buy two shorter prop shafts ( don't know the distance between the gearbox and front differential yet) Last edited by Brel; 03-28-2012 at 08:17 AM. Reason: adding part to list, changing topic title |
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
Brel
This is going to be another great build my friend I cant wait to see what comes from your parts hunt..
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
Looking forward to seeing this!
Scott
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sound like a good plan! I have never seen those servos before they look cool!
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
here is a picture showing the size difference between a standard futaba servo and the low profile ones
I am using the low profile servos because I intend to get the gearbox and motor as far forwards as possible, A standard servo will not clear the motor but the low profile ones will, also mounting them as if I was building the Knight hauler to reduce play in the steering, if I build the delivery truck as according to the manual there is a lot of slop in the steering and not in the USA truck set up Last edited by Brel; 03-14-2012 at 01:11 PM. |
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
I've got one of those low profile servos, yet to use it to see how it performs.
A hook lift would be great, not many of those around. If your budget will stretch that far, can't imagine the parts being cheap!
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
Hey Brel, have you seen the Lego Technic's hook lift truck, for idea's? It's screw drive on the lift.
you tube video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA9vF...feature=colike Cheer's, Neil. |
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did u order the leimbach roll off kit? I am waiting on receiving on myself for a wedico rig.
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I like where you are going with this. Looking forward to this build.
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
I ordered mine thru PMD at gardentrucking.com.
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Looks good so far! I like the lo pro servo. I could have used those. What was the cost and where did you get it from?
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
I have the same servo, probably from the same seller. Not bad for the price and it appears to have metal gears too.
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
Waiting for Parcel Farce to deliver is always a painful experience, hope they don't slap on customs charges, I got stung the other day
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
Don't know about the UK, but for me in Ireland (I would have thought it would be the same) I don't get hit with customs on packages from Hong Kong, but I do on packages from the US over 75 USD in value. Hence why I am more likely to go the ebay / Hong Kong route.
Having said that, I ordered a flatbed trailer last November on ebay, forgot to check where it was shipping from. I assumed Hong Kong as 90% of the stuff is, I paid and then noticed that it was coming from Illinois. I panicked a bit, but so far - no custom bill! Maybe he marked down the value and put it has hobby/gift, didn't look. BTW, love seeing all the parts spread out all over the floor. It's great fun until the boss gets home! Also really like the military Scania!
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
good news from TTM they say they can get the roll on/off tipper kit for me and I cant for it wait now
Last edited by Brel; 01-13-2012 at 02:05 AM. |
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
Very neat servo and steering setup, out of curiosity, whats the steering throw like?
Also, with regard to your prop/drive shaft, take a look at how Tamiya Cowboy makes his own custom length ones. They look great, true to scale and are a very strong and reliable setup. You could do same via a bearing carrier.
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
tese two picturs shoul answer you question on steerin threw
I was thinking along them lines wit a mid chassis bearing carier Last edited by Brel; 03-27-2012 at 11:42 PM. |
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
That's probably the must positive steering I have ever seen on one of these trucks, nice work.
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That is one big collection! awesome picture of them all
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Re: is it a tipper or a hook lift truck
I wish they were all mine but sadly not.
the were over fifty tanks at that weekend's meet at the Swindon and Cricklade railways war week end in september 2010, all belonging to various members of the Radio Controlled Tank Regiment Last edited by Brel; 01-15-2012 at 01:11 PM. |
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