Forum: General Discussion
05-20-2015, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,090
Re: please consider!
I will risk being banished from this group, but this has every warning alarm going off in my SCAM alert system. If I'm wrong, so be it, but I'll say this, if you're in that much financial trouble,...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
04-29-2015, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 95,482
Re: More than just a thought ...
I understand the wanting a hidden look, I'm sure, from what I've seen of your work, that you'll figure something masterful out. The rig looks awesome so far, I can only dream of having that one of...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
04-25-2015, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 95,482
Re: More than just a thought ...
I'm no designer by any means, but what do you think about a "simple" Piano Hinge for the doors? I've seen a few 1:1's with those type of hinges on the doors. You might need to make cut outs for them,...
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
04-21-2015, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,134
Re: SERIOUSLY?!!
Well, to add insult to injury, the directions actuall DO refer to them as "Stickers", I'm kind of laughing about it now, but I stand by thinking they should be more direct in their instructions. And...
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
04-21-2015, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,134
Re: SERIOUSLY?!!
Well now don't I feel like an IDIOT! I just now figured out that they are NOT decals, but STICKERS! Sometimes I amaze myself with how dumb I can be. Geeez!
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
04-21-2015, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,134
SERIOUSLY?!!
What the heck Tamiya? We pay $300 for one of your kits, and you can't design decals that actually have the things activate at all? I've spent over an hour soaking, trying, re-soaking, re-trying...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-18-2015, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,669
Re: My special Aeromax
What an awesome gesture, and I don't think anyone who's a member of this board would feel anything but "the warm and fuzzies" after reading your story. If everyone on Earth, would do just 1/100th of...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-09-2015, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,707
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-09-2015, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 14,832
Re: My first build
Thanks, nenard, I used a precut Parma Paint Mask I got fro Tower Hobbies for like $4.95 or so, this one is called "Splash", they are actually designed to be used on the 1:10 clear lexan bodies, but...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
04-08-2015, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,789
Re: Parma Paint Masks...
Well, to answer my own question, they work amazingly. I used them on my Knight Hauler, and if you look at the photos on my build post, you can see the results.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-08-2015, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 14,832
Re: My first build
Thanks Chris, this was my second try with the Parma Paint Mask, the first time I got in a rush, and couldn't get it to lay down correctly, and the Transfer Paper left glue residue on the white. I...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-07-2015, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 14,832
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-07-2015, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 14,832
Re: My first build
Oh yeah, Zachary, I haven't tried the decal maker yet, not sure I'm going to on this one yet. If I do, it'll be for a possible decal for the back of the sleeper, maybe an ocean/ beach scene, haven't...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-07-2015, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 14,832
Re: My first build
So, here's an update on my Knight Hauler build. I have the Chassis, pretty much finished, and finally have the paint done the way I wanted. I was able to use a Parma Vinyl Paint Mask, "Splash" is the...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
04-01-2015, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 14,832
Re: My first build
Just a quick update, I have been working on the paint for the past several days, and finally have my White laid down the way I want. Now I'm going to wait a couple days to be sure it is sufficiently...
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
03-26-2015, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,789
Parma Paint Masks...
Just wondering if anyone has used Parma Paint Masks on their semi? I've done lots of searching online, but all I find are post about using them on the clear lexan bodies. I have found two designs of...
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Forum: Electronics tech
03-21-2015, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,265
Re: Need help with Tactic TTX650...
mavrick0, thanks for the tip, it helped. I also stumble on another board where I readthat ground vehicle esc's need the throttle channel servo setting REVERSED, so I did that and moved the Aleron...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-21-2015, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 14,832
Re: My first build
:DSUCCESS AT LAST! I went on a few other RC Boards, most deal with Aircraft, I stumbled on a post somewhere that suggested Reversing the Throttle Channel Servo Setting in the tx, and then opening the...
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Forum: Electronics tech
03-21-2015, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,265
Re: Need help with Tactic TTX650...
Well, Im still having problems finalizing the setup. I reset the esc to the factory default, I have the steering servo working correctly using the right stick, and I got the shift servo to work on...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-20-2015, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 14,832
Re: My first build
thebat, I got the sets CHEAP, and I'm planning ahead for my next build as well, so knowing that I LOVE lights on my rigs, I got "the fever" and bought ahead. plus, the wife was in a good mood, so I...
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Forum: Electronics tech
03-20-2015, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,105
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Forum: Electronics tech
03-20-2015, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,265
Re: Need help with Tactic TTX650...
Mavrick0, thanks for both replies, I had a good nights rest, and will get on things in a bit. I had the esc hooked up before I started building, and the servos worked, I admit I did not try the motor...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-20-2015, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 14,832
Re: My first build
Mavrick0, I have the Tamiya TEU-302BK Electronic Speed Control, I remember seeing that option on the instruction sheet, but assumed that I had to activate that, I'll chech that out, thanks.
After...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-20-2015, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 14,832
Re: My first build
Oh I'm hooked Izzy,but had some issues today with my RX, TX and ESC, I've got a Tactic TTX650, a Tactic Reciever and a Tamia ESC, and after getting things to work prior to starting the build, now I...
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Forum: Electronics tech
03-20-2015, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,265
Need help with Tactic TTX650...
Hey all, I'm having issues setting up a Tactic TTX650 tx, a Tactic TR624 6-Channel 2.4GHz SLT rx, and a Tamiya TEU-302BK Electronic Speed Control. I linked the tx and RX, and had the ESC connected so...
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