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Tamiya Knight Hauler Nov 18, 2021 6:23:51 GMT in Trucks
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Post by SkyFire on Nov 18, 2021 6:23:51 GMT

Bought the knight hauler radio control model truck off ebay.

This new 1/14 scale R/C Tractor Trucks Item features an originally designed truck body. Hood, large roof spoiler, interior, and lights (clear orange parts), which have been artistically rendered in exquisite detail. Grill, tank, exhaust and steps have been beautifully rendered with metal plated parts. Kit includes stickers and 540 motor. 7.2V battery pack and R/C system are sold separately.

Basic specifications of the Knight Hauler
Total length: 630mm, Total width: 186mm, Clearance: 19mm, Weight Fully-Equipped: about 3.1kg (without multi function unit) Wheelbase: 476mm Tread F/R: 156/138mm Chassis Material: Aluminum and polycarbonate plastic Chassis Shape: Ladder Type Frame Suspension: Front and Rear Rigid Axle w/Metal Leaf Springs Caster Angle-F/R: 0deg/0deg Camber Angle-F/R: 0deg/0deg Toe Angle-F/R: 0deg/0deg Damper: F/R Aluminum Dummy Dampers Drive train: 2-axle Transmission: 3-gear transmission (gear shifting operated via transmitter) Gear Ratio: 1st gear 32.49:1, 2nd gear 17.76:1, 3rd gear 10.66:1 Diff. gear system: F/R Bevel Gear Diff Motor: RS540 (standard in the kit) Tire Width: F/R both 22mm Tire Diameter: F/R both 88mm Requires eight R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter (sold separately).

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When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Nov 18, 2021 6:24:16 GMT in Trucks Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Nov 18, 2021 6:24:16 GMT Box art and gearbox.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Nov 18, 2021 6:24:40 GMT in Trucks Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Nov 18, 2021 6:24:40 GMT Chassis well underway.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Nov 18, 2021 6:25:07 GMT in Trucks Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Nov 18, 2021 6:25:07 GMT More work on the chassis.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Nov 18, 2021 6:25:29 GMT in Trucks Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Nov 18, 2021 6:25:29 GMT Wheels and lights.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Nov 18, 2021 6:25:50 GMT in Trucks Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Nov 18, 2021 6:25:50 GMT Chassis is now complete. Next up is the body.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Nov 18, 2021 6:26:13 GMT in Trucks Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Nov 18, 2021 6:26:13 GMT Start of the work on the body. Painting will start soon.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Nov 18, 2021 6:26:39 GMT in Trucks Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Nov 18, 2021 6:26:39 GMT Painting has started on the truck. Body will start once I decide what colour to actually paint it.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Nov 18, 2021 6:30:31 GMT in Trucks aRMY83 likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Nov 18, 2021 6:30:31 GMT New servo motors have been added in. Still have lots of wires.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Nov 18, 2021 6:30:55 GMT in Trucks aRMY83 likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Nov 18, 2021 6:30:55 GMT Latest view of the wiring, I am getting there with it all.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Nov 18, 2021 6:31:17 GMT in Trucks aRMY83 likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Nov 18, 2021 6:31:17 GMT Apart from the painting and adding in the receiver and battery pack, the truck is done. Trailer and container still need some work on them.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Nov 18, 2021 6:32:21 GMT in Trucks aRMY83 likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Nov 18, 2021 6:32:21 GMT Added some extra lights to the truck.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Dec 8, 2021 9:27:25 GMT in Trucks aRMY83 likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Dec 8, 2021 9:27:25 GMT Bought some ball bearings for the truck and they will be retrofitted to the truck after Christmas sometime.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Jan 9, 2022 7:59:47 GMT in Trucks aRMY83 likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Jan 9, 2022 7:59:47 GMT Both front wheels now have ball bearings, next up is either the rear axles or gearbox.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

SkyFire Administrator Lieutenant General Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack! Posts: 11.5K Likes: 943	Tamiya Knight Hauler Jun 4, 2024 13:53:43 GMT in Trucks aRMY83 likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SkyFire on Jun 4, 2024 13:53:43 GMT I have some alloy wheels for the truck and will fit them sometime.
	Home Trucks When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives. Eddard Stark

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