Johnny's Grand Hauler

[Prodrvr2006]

The kit just showed up yesterday...can't wait to tear into it. This is my first rig. Always had fe boats, gas boats, scale boats, all kinds of gas and electric cars and monster trucks, trains, a plane and a heli...never a semi. This is not going to be an overnight build as I usually get every aftermarket part available for my r/c's. I see that I have to do body work on the cab...I do not want a sunroof!! I've never had to use putty so this should be interesting. I'll get some pics up once I have something going on worthy enough to show. I also bought the flatbed from Tamiya. Of course that has to be modified...I want it to be a scale 48'. I look at just about everyone's builds to get ideas and tips. Love this forum!

[Prodrvr2006]

What do you guys think of this sound/light system?
https://youtu.be/GVxuSA-YLFE

[126happy]

Originally Posted by Prodrvr2006

What do you guys think of this sound/light system?
https://youtu.be/GVxuSA-YLFE

NICE FIND MAN...THANKS FOR SHARING IT!!
I think I'm gonna order it and try it out. I like how everything is CLEARLY mark on where everything gets plug into!! plus is a 1/3 mfc-01 from Tamiya!!

shaun
tampa fl

[Prodrvr2006]

Originally Posted by 126happy

NICE FIND MAN...THANKS FOR SHARING IT!!
I think I'm gonna order it and try it out. I like how everything is CLEARLY mark on where everything gets plug into!! plus is a 1/3 mfc-01 from Tamiya!!

shaun
tampa fl

I know right...and less than $80!!

[speedy8305]

hey ProDRVR I just got my kit last week and its my first as well, I will say it is pretty detailed I got my frame and suspension together so far. I got in my workshop and remade the rear bumper and a few other parts I am gonna start my build thread as soon as I get a minute. cant wait to see what yours will look like.

[Prodrvr2006]

Originally Posted by speedy8305

hey ProDRVR I just got my kit last week and its my first as well, I will say it is pretty detailed I got my frame and suspension together so far. I got in my workshop and remade the rear bumper and a few other parts I am gonna start my build thread as soon as I get a minute. cant wait to see what yours will look like.

Sounds good brother! I'll be keeping an eye out for your build. I haven't taken one part from the box yet. I'm still the parts ordering mode. I have alloy servo mounts on the way and have to order the servos and alloy cross members next. I'm also still toying with the idea of using all scale hex bolts where possible...not digging these phillips screws.

[Berman]

Originally Posted by Prodrvr2006

Sounds good brother! I'm also still toying with the idea of using all scale hex bolts where possible...not digging these phillips screws.

That's because they are not Philips, Tamiya use JIS hardware. Buy a $5 Tamiya screwdriver.

3mm screws use #74006
2mm screws use #74007

Or you can buy one of their little 8pc kits #74023

[Prodrvr2006]

Originally Posted by Berman

That's because they are not Philips, Tamiya use JIS hardware. Buy a $5 Tamiya screwdriver.

3mm screws use #74006
2mm screws use #74007

Or you can buy one of their little 8pc kits #74023

I have JIS screwdrivers, but I also have about 11 parts boxes full of hex head stainless screws which I used on this kit.

[speedy8305]

yea the phillips are a pain and I may mill me some replacement X members but so far its a good project

[Prodrvr2006]

I found a surprise in the box that I wasn't expecting...or just didn't see it when I bought it. Thank you Tower for including a $20 gift certificate and other coupons...I just ordered $63 worth of stuff and paid $31 shipped! Happy day!

[NickelPlate]

Originally Posted by Prodrvr2006

I found a surprise in the box that I wasn't expecting...or just didn't see it when I bought it. Thank you Tower for including a $20 gift certificate and other coupons...I just ordered $63 worth of stuff and paid $31 shipped! Happy day!

I just got mine last Friday and they sent me a $20 GC too! I used it when I bought the MFC.

[Prodrvr2006]

Originally Posted by NickelPlate

I just got mine last Friday and they sent me a $20 GC too! I used it when I bought the MFC.

Cool!

[jack van]

has any1 any idea when rc4wd will get in stock there middle locking axel again it is the next on my list of goodies i would like to get andgood job on the kit

[mavrick0]

You will probably find them on eBay quicker the waiting for RC4WD. But if you don't care about unlocking the diff just take on of the planetary gears and remove it from the shaft and then reinstall in up against another planetary gear and that will lock the diff. The other way is to get the Tamiya reinforced gear set which they've been nice enough to include a set screw hole in the diff casing so you can lock the axle that way.

[thebat]

can i get a link to this sound module where i can buy one seems like would be worth giving it a try if the price is right. thanks thebat.

[Prodrvr2006]

Originally Posted by thebat

can i get a link to this sound module where i can buy one seems like would be worth giving it a try if the price is right. thanks thebat.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201411995237...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[thebat]

thanks i think i am gonna get one of these some point soon looks to be a simple setup. wonder what ya would do about running trailer lights though.

[Prodrvr2006]

I would think that you could run a Y connector off the control box and then send a wire out to the trailer.

[bigford]

why no ask the guy that made the video in the link

[Prodrvr2006]

Have a question about a part on the next step of the chassis assembly. There are four bump stops for the rear suspension. Are they necessary?