Popular Post spannermonkey Posted January 31, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) I know I said never but while sat in various hospital waiting rooms this brand new kit with lots of extras came up on a Facebook group. Little bit of a chat and a deal was done. Some bits have already been sold to friends and a couple of bits will go in the sale section soon. Haven't decided what I'm going to do with it yet, anyone seriously interested in it pm me before it goes into paint and we can go from there. so here it is, the big Scania kit. And off we go again. As always really well presented kit. Never built a euro truck before and was a little shocked to find all the hardware in 3 bags and just a few bits in each build bag. The Grand Hauler has everything needed for each build step in the bags. First evening was spent sorting screws into orgorganiser boxes. Second evening and I've got a chassis, shocked by how short it is. I stopped at this point as some of the cross members have nasty moulding marks on them and since they will be visible they need addressing before I go any further. Allcross members taken out wet flated with various grades and then polished. Few tiny marks visible if you know where to look but much better. Front axle fitted with suspension. Not sure why they colour the shocks pink. Hopefully get some more done tomorrow. Edited August 18, 2018 by spannermonkey 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly In My Soup Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Love it!! I have the same-ish leaf spring setup on a crawler rear end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Nice! Looking forward to see this one being done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) Managed an hour or so today. Rear suspension built up and fitted. More poor quality finish on some of the components meant more wet flating. Moulds must be really worn that this kit came from. Drive axles all done including nice metal sheilded bearings. Guy that sold it included a bearing kit with it but they were total junk so have gone in the bin, luckily I had a full kit in stock from RCbearings.co.uk. Ive even replaced the ones in the steering as it seemed rather loose, new bearing and it's much bettter. Axles all fitted and checked. Not starting the gearbox tonight as I've had some pain meds and it might not end well. This is sure breaking more boredom. Shame the plastics have been so poor so far bit surprised by that. Edited August 18, 2018 by spannermonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) Shafts all assembled. Assembled work of art. Still amazes me how these things are built. Case on and fitted to the chassis. Using the standard Tamiya silver can, I may swop it for the 80t I have as I think the slow speed and high torque will suit the 6x4 chassis. Would have got a bit more done but the plastic is causing me more headaches, moulding marks and bad spru joins mean cleaning each piece up is taking an age. Edited August 18, 2018 by spannermonkey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly In My Soup Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Is the shackle supposed to foul on that black piece? Akin to a bump stop to limit travel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 21 minutes ago, Fly In My Soup said: Is the shackle supposed to foul on that black piece? Akin to a bump stop to limit travel? It's just the angle I took the picture at. There are proper bump stops for the axles, the black piece you can see is actually a fair distance from the shackle and I believe it's to mount the side skirts to. There is actually very little suspension travel on these, especially the rear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) Suspension unloaded. and fully compressed. These pictures might make it a little clearer @Fly In My Soup Edited August 18, 2018 by spannermonkey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly In My Soup Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Ahhh I see. Grácias muchacho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) So after battling with more badly marked plastic I've made a decision, going to clean it all up to a decent degree and build her up. Then I will decide if it's going up for sale or staying. If it stays it's being pulled to pieces, fully flated down and nearly every piece of plastic will be painted. If I had purchased it new it would have gone back, truly shocked how bad it is. Tanks, battery holder and skirts on. Just a different angle, taken me a good couple of hours to get the parts this good and I'm still far from happy with them. Edited August 18, 2018 by spannermonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) Spent an hour or so after lunch today on the Scania. Not much to show, lots more detailing of parts before fitting but it's coming along slowly.  Edited August 18, 2018 by spannermonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Just thought I would add this, if anyone is considering getting into the Tamiya trucks and uses Facebook don't join any of the many groups if you dare to speak out if you disagree with a comment. Just been banned from 3 groups, that I have now realised share admin, for daring to say a Bruder trailer is a viable option. Bit off topic I know and if admin deem it inappropriate then I will happily remove but just wanted to warn everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Thats a bit silly. The Bruder trailer works great with minimal mods and is by far the best bang for your £££££ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 My thoughts exactly. One of the mods went on the attack as soon as I posted it, as soon as I pointed out we were not all on unlimited budgets I got banned. Doesn't bother me just hate the thought of people trying to get into a hobby being scared off by the massive cost when it's not necessary. My Bruder will work for what I want for a fraction of the cost of say a Goldhoffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly In My Soup Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Man that is silly, oh well there loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 That's absolutely daft... Although sadly, I have seen similar things in the 'scale' world of off roaders, if someone suggests putting an RC4WD (which aren't even made by RC4WD) body on an Axial chassis... All hell breaks loose. Don't know why we can't just all enjoy our toys together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 The Tamiya trailers are a massive rip off price wise. The flatbed does nothing that a bruder trailer wont . I was more than happy with mine and when i sold it it went for great money The truck scene is about making and modding what You like 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Glad it's not just me. Thought I had missed the point of the hobby. I enjoy the building and tinkering as much as the running. I went the truck route as it's all about customising. To be honest I prefer the company on here anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 Might join one see if i can track down my old Scania. It was sold to a guy in France Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Tamiya RC truck and crane are a nice friendly bunch and very knowledgeable @Rover Man 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 31 minutes ago, Oh How Original said: That's absolutely daft... Although sadly, I have seen similar things in the 'scale' world of off roaders. Yep, I’ve been banned from a certain forum for having a opinion and not being a sheep. but you will find them in every area of the hobby sadly...... sod them, we still love you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 34 minutes ago, Rover Man said: Might join one see if i can track down my old Scania. It was sold to a guy in France I've done that for my TF2, it went to someone in Prague, won several competitions, both for using it and 'showing' it and I never managed to track it down. 17 minutes ago, big gaz said: Yep, I’ve been banned from a certain forum for having a opinion and not being a sheep. but you will find them in every area of the hobby sadly...... sod them, we still love you. It's probably even worse in the large scale stuff... Go on HPIBajaForum and bad mouth Turtle Racing they'll ban you then hunt you down and hang you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convoy Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) On 04/02/2018 at 19:38, spannermonkey said: Spent an hour or so after lunch today on the Scania. Not much to show, lots more detailing of parts before fitting but it's coming along slowly. Edited February 12, 2018 by Convoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) Plenty of spare time today so got stuck in to the build I'm glad to say the white parts are perfect and really need very little work. Had to tweak the front a little but got it to line up nicely. cab went together effortlessly. Looks good, few minor tweaks but it all lines up nicely. Picture with the Bruder work in progress. Edited August 18, 2018 by spannermonkey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 The interior still needs to be built but that's far better painted first. Going to stick it on the shelf for a while now I think. See if there is any interest at the next club meet, if not it will be pulled back to rails, painted and rebuilt with some bling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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