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Lee's Tamiya Volvo/Tri-Axle build thread - 4/29/2008 12:56:23 PM   
lee172



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From: Midlands, UNITED KINGDOM
Status: offline 		its been a long time coming, but here it is, my first 1/14 build..

as the thread suggests it will be the Volvo and the Tri-Axle/'Reefer' trailer for a 'Euro' look..

hop up wise, it has:

Tractor Truck oil shocks
Tractor Truck electrical unit set (lights and backing beeper)
Bearings (for tractor and trailer)
Trailer light set
Acoms Techniplus 6 CH FM radio

TBD:

Carson animal guard
Carson truck motor
Carson Scania bumper light kit
5 mini Euro palette's



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< Message edited by lee172 -- 5/1/2008 10:44:19 PM >

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DF-01, FF-01, Volvo 1/14 being built
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RE: Lee's Tamiya Volvo/Tri-Axle build thread - 4/29/2008 1:58:26 PM   
Longhair


 

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Looking forward to the build

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RE: Lee's Tamiya Volvo/Tri-Axle build thread - 4/29/2008 4:06:53 PM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		6 chunky tyres, a crazy amount of parts (including threadlock!!) and the cab parts..

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< Message edited by lee172 -- 4/29/2008 4:08:14 PM >

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45 NIB and TA-03R/S TRF, F-103LM, M-04L as runners..
DF-01, FF-01, Volvo 1/14 being built

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RE: Lee's Tamiya Volvo/Tri-Axle build thread - 4/29/2008 4:14:36 PM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		suspension stay... massively long ladder frame (i expected the longer US trucks to be shorter than this!!) and oil shocks (blue) compared to the pretty smart standard friction shocks..

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< Message edited by lee172 -- 5/1/2008 10:44:54 PM >

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45 NIB and TA-03R/S TRF, F-103LM, M-04L as runners..
DF-01, FF-01, Volvo 1/14 being built

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RE: Lee's Tamiya Volvo/Tri-Axle build thread - 4/29/2008 4:18:28 PM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		oil shocks built.. front leaf springs assembled, very robust!

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DF-01, FF-01, Volvo 1/14 being built

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RE: Lee's Tamiya Volvo/Tri-Axle build thread - 4/29/2008 6:05:36 PM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		front and rear wheels glued.. shocks mounted... front leaf springs also mounted

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45 NIB and TA-03R/S TRF, F-103LM, M-04L as runners..
DF-01, FF-01, Volvo 1/14 being built

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RE: Lee's Tamiya Volvo/Tri-Axle build thread - 4/29/2008 6:08:39 PM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		bomb proof diff with my own choice of grease (i use this to lube the gaskets on watches, so might as well use it on RC's..) bearings busted out ready for the next stages of the build..

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< Message edited by lee172 -- 4/29/2008 6:09:44 PM >

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45 NIB and TA-03R/S TRF, F-103LM, M-04L as runners..
DF-01, FF-01, Volvo 1/14 being built

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RE: Lee's Tamiya Volvo/Tri-Axle build thread - 4/29/2008 6:15:15 PM   
carmadmatt


 

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Status: offline 		Good luck with the build, I've decided soon I need one of these!! What trailer you putting on it?

Matt

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RE: Lee's Tamiya Volvo/Tri-Axle build thread - 4/29/2008 6:22:18 PM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		i think this project is also going to be a replica of a full size truck, as they look awesome.. there is an Eddie Stobart Scania on TamiyaClub and its wicked.. currently in talks with a company that makes decals, its a simple design, but it should stand out

read the first post Matt!

< Message edited by lee172 -- 4/29/2008 7:06:57 PM >

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DF-01, FF-01, Volvo 1/14 being built

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RE: Lee's Tamiya Volvo/Tri-Axle build thread - 4/29/2008 6:30:55 PM   
Lunchboxer



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Wait until you see the frame from Aeromax!!

Looking great!! I wish I have a 3-axle trailer!! That will come one of these days!!


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ORIGINAL: lee172

suspension stay... massively long ladder frame (i expected the longer US trucks to be shorter than this!!) and oil shocks (blue) compared tp the pretty smart standard friction shocks..



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RE: Lee's Tamiya Volvo/Tri-Axle build thread - 4/29/2008 7:12:42 PM   
lee172



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Status: offline 		solid rear diff casing! rear leaf springs built.. and attached to the chassis, thats enough for today...

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DF-01, FF-01, Volvo 1/14 being built

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RE: Lee's Tamiya Volvo/Tri-Axle build thread - 4/29/2008 9:14:12 PM   
Longhair


 

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RE: Lee's Tamiya Volvo/Tri-Axle build thread - 4/30/2008 2:42:41 AM   
takzi


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Lee...

So you are finally into the trucks huh?

Honestly i would suggest you to use the MFC unit, its way better than the old light and sound unit!!!!

Look forward to see your masterpiece~

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