What!!! R/C Cars on an airplane forum?? ....Vintage or current

[dhal22]

Thanks.

 

[pawnshopmike]

@Decal Dennis
Have you picked up any new toys lately?

 

[Decal Dennis]

@Decal Dennis
Have you picked up any new toys lately?

I sure did LOL....I brought 3 new ones home from your shop and got one coming off ebay

Got another Tamiya Grasshopper(my 3rd one!), Tamiya Lunch Box, Tamiya Toyota Tundra High-Lift and a Tamiya Frog that will be here Tuesday....Bet you can't guess what my Favorite brand is????? LOL.

 

[Decal Dennis]

Lets build the Tamiya Toyota Tundra High-Lift.......

Man I have always wanted one of these, but never had the means to buy this kit because it is expensive, but I was finally able to swing it!!!

Let start things off with the 3 speed transmission w/ servo shifting:

Pretty complicated according to people online, but I thought it wasn't, since I am use to building ATV and Motorcycle transmissions, it is very similar. The transmission/transfer case alone has 13 individual ball bearings in it Here's some pics of the Trans build

 

[Decal Dennis]

Tundra continued..............

Transmission/motor assembly and cross members in the steel frame rails.

 

[Decal Dennis]

The Tundra has very scale features, including actual leaf spring suspension........

 

[Decal Dennis]

To at least complete the rear axle for now, I had to temporarily rob some bearings out of the front wheels of my grasshoppers. Got more bearings on order.

The Tundra High-lift can be set up for 4 wheel steering if desired. You can also lock or unlock both the front and rear differentials easily.

 

[Decal Dennis]

Stock photo of the completed truck....pretty sweet!!! (courtesy of Tamiya USA)

Mine will be painted candy lime green

 

[pawnshopmike]

Looking good Dennis.

 

[Decal Dennis]

The Tundra build continues.........