[Rick.K]

Joined the forum in August and built my first RC truck, the Knight Hauler. Soon after I purchased and assembled the 3 axle reefer trailer.

Then I got the bug to try to build something that was at least a bit my own. Having been a rolloff driver in the past (straight jobs, not tractor-trailer) I thought I could take the Tamiya flatbed trailer and build a rolloff truck.

Pictured is the result so far. Used the Tamiya frame, axles and wheels, then added the hoist from tubular steel, plastruct fenders, simulated lift cylinders, etc. The hoist works (Carl Taylor "Piggy Taylor" mechanism from the UK) and the winch, which is a 1/10 Warn Winch from Tower Hobbies.

At this point I'm building a load for the trailer, a rolloff flatbed to carry cargo or vehicles.


Tried to get the images to display in the body of the post. Wasn't offered the option when managing attachments. Pictures uploaded directly from my computer.