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    Metallic Green / Gunmetal Dualhunter Photos

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Yahoooo!!!

    Just been blasting it round the garden. Up some pretty steep hills and a few low jumps off the edge of the patio.

    Plenty fast enough for the time being. I love it.

    4wdmt. It's bog standard apart from some 70mm oil filled shocks off eBay and ball bearings throughout.

    70mm shocks

    I ordered the ball bearings off the same seller, but only 20 were supplied. You need 24 to change all of them including the gearboxes.

    For now, I've put 4 bronze ones in the outer hubs as these are the easiest to get to to swap later. I've ordered 4 more locally and will swap them over when they arrive.

    Transmitter is a Futaba 4EX, which I use for the F350 as well. It has a 4 model memory which is handy.

    4 channel Futaba micro Rx connected to a standard Futaba servo on the steering.

    4600maH Intellect battery pack.

    Masked the windows out prior to painting the top half with Tamiya PS23 Gunmetal. Body is PS17 Metallic Green. Wheel rims in PS23 as well.

    Not sure how long the paint will stay on the rims.

    Still time for another run ;)

    Toyota Rock Crawler Or 3 Speed F350?

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    How do you find the Dualhunter?

    I ordered one this week from Fusion but it hasn't arrived yet. ( I know, I can't help myself :) )

    I fancied something with a bit more speed that I could knock about but would still handle off road surfaces.

    After reading several posts where folks were saying how good they were, I went ahead & bit the bullet.

    Have ordered a set of standard sized oil shocks & ball bearing kit from HK as well.

    Decided not to bother with shock towers & bigger shocks to start with.

    Did you put ball bearings in yours?

    If so, is it a simple job to split open the pre-assembled gearboxes to replace the bushes in their as well?

    The more I use the CR-01, the better I think it is. We just had the roof replaced on our house & there was a big pile of rubble & stone. I sent the CR-01 over it & it was really good fun picking a way through. I should have taken some photos.

    In stock form, the F350 is a real nice model, but too much of a compromise. I might try locking the front diff to see if it helps a bit more on the rough stuff.

    Don't want to trick it up though as it's nice to keep it standard.

    Uk 40mhz Channel Frequencies Differ To Asia?

    in All things electric...

    Posted

    I've managed to solve the problem, but interested to know if anyone has run into the same issue.

    I recently bought a 40Mhz Futaba 4EX FM set from hong Kong seller dragonshophk on ebay.

    It came with Channel 81 crystals.

    I then ordered a second receiver from Technobot in the UK & to make it work with my existing TX, I ordered a Single conversion Channel 81 TX/RX crystal set.

    The receiver wouldn't work when using the original Futaba TX crystal with the Technobots RX crystal.

    On closer examination the original Channel 81 crystals that came with the Futaba set were marked 40.810

    The UK standard for Channel 81, and the crystal supplied by technobots is 40.815

    On swapping both TX & RX crystals for the Technobots set, and getting a second 40.815 RX crystal from Technobots, all is well.

    Are the frequency steps different in different parts of the world, for the same nominal channel numbers.

    All the UK websites selling Futaba crystals are 40.xx5. But the set came with 40.xx0

    As I say, I solved it in the end, but is it common knowledge that I just didn't have :)

    Dualhunter Wheel Rims. What To Paint With?

    in General discussions

    Posted

    I want to paint the wheel rims on my Dualhunter when it arrives as I don't care too much for the standard colour scheme.

    Am I OK using the PS range of spraypaints, or should I use something else?

    I read another post suggesting the use of PS paint on older model wheels as it keys in better than acrylic, but I don't want to ruin the new rims on the Dualhunter.

    Any advice much appreciated.

    Thanks

    F350 & Cr-01 Pictures

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Thanks, I feel better knowing I am not the only one. I swear if I order the LC it will be my last for a while. Ha, Ha, Ha, ya right who am I kidding? Hopefully my fiance, lmao... Thanks for the info too. I will remember what you said if, ah what the heck, when I get a LC, lol... I hear ya on the speed thing. I am on the other side there. I have plenty of cars with speed. So I am now moving towards the reality side of the hobby. Just something about that realism factor I just love.

    One more question, does the LC come with ball bearings? I cracked up when I read the Hilift instructions. It says that ball bearings are available and recommended. This lead me to think, if they are available, Tamiya recommends them, then why aren't they included in the kit? LOL... Especialy considering how pricey of a kit it is. It is still a great kit don't get me wrong. I just get a kick out of statements like that is all.

    Yep, the LC came with all the ball bearings in the kit.

    Agree with you on the F350/Hilift. They should include ball bearings with it given the price. I picked a set up off ebay for mine from a UK seller for around 12.

    Self Centre Futaba 4ex Stick Conversion. For Blaketron & Others

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Please see my reply in the post on "MFC-02 Turn Indicator Function. Help please", but repeated here in case anyone else is interested in how to convert the ratchet on the left Futaba 4EX stick to self centre.

    It seems the part number for the self centre kit in the UK is ST53.

    Servoshop AKA Steve Webb Models can do them for 2.25

    Here is his reply to me.

    We do have the return kit you require in stock, part number ST53, priced at 2.25, plus postage and packing of 1.95 inside the UK.

    If you would like to place an order, please give us a call on 01928 735225

    Best regards

    Robin

    Sales at SWM Ltd

    Technobots do the same thing for 1.99 but have a min 10 order charge plus postage.

    They have a lot of other radio gear at good prices though including receivers & crystals so getting to 10 may not be difficult ;)

    I have ordered from Technobots and once the parts arrive I will confirm that they are suitable for the 4EX.

    F350 & Cr-01 Pictures

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Ohhhhhh man, you just had to put those pics up didn't you, lol. I just bought a Toyota hilift kit. I have yet to build it because I am waiting for the bearings to arrive. (Looks down at the boxes). But after seeing the size comparison between the Land Cruiser and the F350 I wish I would have gotten the land cruiser first. I didn't realize it was that much bigger! It looks like it could drive over the top of the Hilift truck, lol. Sooo, now I am about to buy the Land Cruiser too. My fiance is gonna think I have lost my mind!!! That's ok though, I can just blame you... But with that said, your trucks look great. Top notch job.

    Does anyone know if you can put the LC wheels on the Hilift trucks? Because to be honest, I think the Hilift kits should have came with the same size tires the LC did. Also, I have been noticing on the suspension the springs look like there is no piston in the middle of them. Am I correct? And if so how do the springs stay in? j Are the springs just secured at the tops and bottoms?

    Enjoy your toys!!

    Like you, I hadn't realised how addictive this hobby was!!!

    I bought the LC first, but before it was finished I had ordered the F350.

    Now I am considering yet another vehicle. The trucks are great but I now crave for something with a bit more speed ;)

    Out of the F350 & the Crawler, the crawler is more fun in my opinion.

    To answer your question on the LC springs, they are held captive at the top & bottom. The design is such that it it is easy to change the springs for ones with different rates without a major stip down. I have seen different rate springs listed on the Tamiy USA website. I imagine for real serious crawling you would want softer springs & less damping in the shocks so the axles follow the ground contours with maximum articulation. The stock set up is probably a compromise to give some stability when running at full speed.

    Mfc-02 Turn Indicator Function. Help Please!

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Can you let me know how you get on as i fancy having both sticks sprung!

    Hi there mystic one.

    It seems the part number for the self centre kit in the UK is ST53.

    Servoshop AKA Steve Webb Models can do them for 2.25

    Here is his reply to me.

    We do have the return kit you require in stock, part number ST53, priced at 2.25, plus postage and packing of 1.95 inside the UK.

    If you would like to place an order, please give us a call on 01928 735225

    Best regards

    Robin

    Sales at SWM Ltd

    Technobots do the same thing for 1.99 but have a min 10 order charge plus postage.

    I have ordered one from Technobots because they also had the low priced 40Mhz Cirrus receiver & some cheap crystals for the 4EX.

    I need the receiver for my next project.

    Can your supernatural powers work out what the next model will be ? ;)

    Once the parts arrive I will confirm that they are suitable for the 4EX.

    Toyota Rock Crawler Or 3 Speed F350?

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Now finished the build on the F350 and had a first test drive round the garden.

    Still got to sticker it up & add some detail.

    It takes me back to the Blazing Blazer of the 80's, but somehow it isn't as toughly built.

    I like the engineering and the MFC unit.

    I like the looks & detail in the body.

    Shame they didn't do more metal parts, like the axle casings and steering components.

    Having sold my wife & kids into slavery to buy both the CR-01 & F350, I have to say I do prefer the Rock Crawler. :unsure:

    The F350 is technically very interesting but for playing off road and if looks count, the CR-01 gets my vote.

    Mfc-02 Turn Indicator Function. Help Please!

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Yahhhoooo !!!

    Thanks guys.

    It was the ratchet. The indicator control signal must be really sensitive for the stick to return to neutral.

    I borrowed the self centre lever & spring off the left hand gear change stick.

    Was hoping I could add the ratchet to the gear lever stick, but there are no teeth on the left right axis movement inside the transmitter.

    Suppose it makes sense as you would never need a fixed stick position on that axis.

    I will see if I can get the parts in your link DudeWalker somewhere in the UK.

    Having said that probably cheaper to pay 2 bucks in the US plus a bit of postage.

    Cheers again.

    Futaba Parts For 4exa And High Lift - Self Center L Stick

    in General discussions

    Posted

    Cheers Dudewalker,

    I was sat at my desk at work this morning thinking about converting the right stick to a self centre.

    I swapped over the parts from the left stick onto the right, so the left stick (throttle) would self centre.

    If the left/right & up/down components are the same inside, then I might take the self centre off the horizontal left stick (Gear select) and put that on the up/down right stick.

    I can't see a problem having the gear select stick on the ratchet. Probably easier in fact.

    Will take a closer look when i get home.

    Failing that, I will order the parts from a local Futaba dealer in the UK.

    Mfc-02 Turn Indicator Function. Help Please!

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Hi Shodog,

    Tried as you suggested and it just doesnt want to play B)

    Engine rev mode works.

    Light selection on right stick with right trim fully down works.

    Lights & horn work on right stick when moved upwards with trim in centre.

    Steering works.

    Hazards work.

    Just no turn signals.

    I have got the ratchet on the right hand stick, so it doesn't self centre. Moved it across from the left stick.

    I am wondering if the thing is so sensitive to being returned to the centre position.

    Very frustrating.

    Mfc-02 Turn Indicator Function. Help Please!

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Hi there,

    I have installed my MFC-02 into the F350, and as far as I can establish everything is working as it should.

    Except for the right and left hand turn indicators!!!

    I can select hazards by sliding the left hand trim to the right & moving the left hand stick to the right & back to centre. All 4 hazards flash continually, so no problem with the bulbs or connections.

    According to the handbook, with the right hand vertical trim centred, by moving the right hand stick fully down ( clutch function), if you move the steering right or left, the turn indicators should function. But they don't B)

    I have tried several re learnings of the stick travel, trim travel & transmission setting, but it doesn't seem to make any difference.

    I am using a Futaba EX4 TX with R136F receiver.

    Like I say, all the other functions seem to work, including selecting headlamps/fog lamps/no lamps on the same right hand stick.

    Anyone got any ideas?

    Thanks,

    Tony

    Best Number Of Leaves For F350 Springs?

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Thanks for all the suggestions.

    In the end, and as I will be using the MFC, I went with the stock build of main spring, with large leaf above it, and one shorter leaf below.

    Will see how it runs when fully built.

    Hoping to complete the wiring of the MFC-02 tonight, but the instructions are not very clear on how to route the various wires. I have a separate post running on this. I'm not sure which route the three wiring harnesses should take from the control unit up to the main MFC-02 unit.

    Mfc-02. Routing Of Wires From Control Box?

    in Monster Trucks, 4x4, Wheelie Rigs and Crawlers

    Posted

    Hi there,

    I am just in the process of fitting the MFC-02 unit to my F350.

    Can someone tell me the best route for the three wiring harnesses that come out of the control box?

    Initially I had these threaded up through the gap behind the motor, but decided they were too close to the motor itself.

    Now I have them running backwards and then in a U round the edge of the large black mounting platform for the radio gear. They are all hooked under the extra piece of plastic that is fastened at the back of the radio gear mounting platform.

    Also, do I need to bother with the receiver switch, or is this redundant with the MFC-02 control box?

    Thanks

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