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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 11-14-2016, 06:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,568
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Thumbs up Re: Mercedes Benz LPS 1418

Fantastic build, I'll be watching this closely.

I used to see these Mercs here in UK during the 70s and I think they started my interest in all things truck related. Very sleek and streamlined...
Forum: Welcome New Members 11-14-2016, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,780
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: Hello from Lancashire, England

Hi Paul,

Welcome & it's good to see another Brit here. I'm half way along the M61 myself so not too far away

There's some great stuff on here with loads of knowledge and skills

Mike
Forum: General Discussion 10-06-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,357
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: Help with tire search

Update

The original tyre you show is a Goodyear Muck Master made by Titan Clickety click (http://www.titan-intl.com/files/Agriculture/GY_MuckMaster_2014.pdf)

According to the data sheet and...
Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment 10-06-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,609
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: Chinese ingenuity

:lol: I wonder, you can see the boys at Liebherr right now putting in for patents.

Truth is here in Stalag EU land the chances of ever being able to actually use anything like that on the road...
Forum: General Discussion 10-06-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,357
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: Help with tire search

Hi Reg,

These things are apparently known as "paddle" tyres/tires prefixed either by sand or snow depending on where you are.

Tamiya make them for the sand scorcher and various others make...
Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment 09-29-2016, 04:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,609
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Cool Chinese ingenuity

I'm not sure about posting this within the rules but I saw this on YouTube today and must say I have never seen anything quite like it . . . . . . :eek:

So I thought I'd share it with you guys . ....
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 08-31-2016, 07:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,676
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: NISON 40ft CONTAINER TRAILER ?

I suspect you may struggle !

Their Aliexpress account shows no action for twelve months. There's a red on on Amazon.com click here...
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-29-2016, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,919
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: CARSON GEAR MOTOR 907056

Hi again Bryan,

I'm just trying to help :)

Below is a spec sheet for the standard Tamiya RS-540 motor manufactured by Mabuchi.

http://www.alphalanding.com/rc-track/rs_540rhsh.pdf

It's all...
Forum: Mechanical tech 08-26-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,919
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: CARSON GEAR MOTOR 907056

Hi Bryan,

I'm not sure what you're looking for exactly?

Is it just the drive motor or the lift assembly complete with drive motor?

In any event me thinks the whole thing is now obsolete from...
Forum: Welcome New Members 05-20-2016, 05:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,890
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: New member from England

Hi Salopian matey,

Good to see some more Brits here.

Where are you just for curiosities sake? I lived in Telford and Shrewsbury during the early 90s and used to know the county quite well.
...
Forum: General Discussion 05-20-2016, 05:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,406
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Thumbs down Re: Blackwell Axles

Hi Reg,

It looks like you might have a line on the elusive Blackwells. Fingers crossed for you.

My investigations have drawn a complete blank I'm afraid. I've checked crawler websites, forums,...
Forum: General Discussion 05-16-2016, 03:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,406
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: Blackwell Axles

Hi Reg & pleased to meet you so to speak.

I think we try the same things i.e. try to find the manufacturer. Always shop around as often you do find the same thing at a lower cost. I do think...
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 05-15-2016, 02:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,245
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Thumbs up Re: Colour

Hi Lee,

You're welcome.

Sometimes pearlescent paint gives off that look of different colours depending on the light and angle of viewing. I have tried to use OEM paint to get the same effect...
Forum: General Discussion 05-15-2016, 02:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,406
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Cool Re: Blackwell Axles

Hi,

My research has found that Blackwell products seem to be actually manufactured by RC4WD




http://rcgood.kr/web/product/medium/Z-A0017%20rc4wd_com_20130427_140617.jpg

This is a clip...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-13-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 19,039
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Cool Re: Cattle trailer US by Zincou

Fantastic work ! ! !

A labour of love to produce a thing of beauty

Thanks for sharing your work

Mike
Forum: The Mother Earth Movers 05-13-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 31,511
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Cool Re: PC700 A01 Building progress for American Owner

Paolo,

Your work is excellent ! ! !

I can't wait for your next updates

Thanks for sharing


Mike
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 05-13-2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,110
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: Iveco Strator

Your photos have disappeared or I can't see them any more one way or another!

Just a quick story, I once spoke to a driver about his Strator and finally asked him what his overall thoughts about...
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 05-13-2016, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,245
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: Colour

It's a nightmare trying to describe a colour so I found this which may help

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/mercedes-benz/2010/truck/

Just trying to help


Mike
Forum: General Discussion 05-13-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,395
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: truescaletrucks.com

Hi Sneff,

I've been keeping my eye on Truescaletrucks for a while but haven't ordered yet. If their website was updated as regularly as their Facebook page I'm sure they'd get a whole bunch more...
Forum: Sound Systems tech 11-12-2015, 08:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,057
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: Rcbrmin sound system help

If you have a "smart phone" the Google translate is fantastic. You can either take a photo and it translates or it works in real time. Stuff from China now becomes really easy to read.

It doesn't...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 05-22-2015, 04:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,676
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: made a tank and smal problem?

I ran out time to edit my post but as an alternative you can use a small engine fuel tank filter like this one probably available from anywhere.

...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-22-2015, 04:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

I lived in the big easy a few years ago but had to come home.

Does that count ? ? ? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Keep up the good work matey
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 05-22-2015, 03:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,676
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: made a tank and smal problem?

Chris is right, just run a pipe higher than the tank top. If you are worried about leakage you can get a filter/breather end fitting but always keep that upright and higher than the tank top. Gusto...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 05-20-2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,299
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: Carson Goldhofer Trailer

Great work. I share your annoyance about manual ramps and was wondering how to get over it.

Now I know . . . . .

I would say about your step up module that all electronics are twitchy about...
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 05-20-2015, 08:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,588
Posted By Serviceguyuk
Re: Custom build Scania Hauler T580

Exquisite work.

Your attention to the smallest detail is a credit to you

I wish I had your patience
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