RC trucks

[derailed]

hi all
i was wondering if ayone here was into the tamiya 1/14 transports
maybe we can start a discussion with ideas for them
i've been into rc for a while and just got into these


glenn

[Mrfish55]

Here is my truck, Black on black King Hauler with modified cab, Trailer has smoothed out side panels and added third axle

[drc35ca]

Hi Glenn ! I have a few too ! wanna see :)

[derailed]

nice looking kinghauler and trailer
that aero top looks familiar
vacuformed?

glenn

[Mrfish55]

nice looking kinghauler and trailer
that aero top looks familiar
vacuformed?

glenn

No Vac form, it is scratch built wood and sheet styreen, I am just about finished another for my son, will post up some pics when finished.

[derailed]

looks great!
scratch work is super

glenn

[Mrfish55]

Thanks for the positive remarks guys, the black truck was done over 12 years ago, here is the newest one in progress right now.
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_1516.jpg
Made the front tilt with scale Cat engine.
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr88/Mrfish55/IMG_1533.jpg
Lots of custom work still to be done, will have full lighting package and Tamiya multi function unit.

[derailed]

i like that cat!!!
tell me more

glenn

[Mrfish55]

i like that cat!!!
tell me more

glenn

The cat is 1/12 scale die cast engine from Norscott models (apparently discontinued) needed a bit of trimming to get it to fit but it does finish off the engine bay nicely.