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Thanks, that color does grow on you.

Those are impressive!! You are very talented! Amazing stuff.

Thanks! I tried alot of things on the body with no luck. Did the thick/ heavy primer, but the body seems to absorb it all and still would show through. It is tough stuff. So I got fed up and painted it and moved on. Your more of a painter then you let on at the beginning. I really can't stand it. Do not enjoy it. But do because I have to. Mechanically inclined. I need to revisit this one and finish it. It was totally original idea of mine. And enjoyed creating it but stored before done with it. Maybe should have done the mixer movment different but if I can get it to work the way it is, it will be my invision of it. That to me is the best part of semi trucks, get an idea refine it and source out the parts, pull it alltogether. Great fullfillment when done. If you see one of the pictures where i use a label maker for marrking the wires. Thanks again!

No I painted this one myself.

That's funny I mark everything also.Transmitter and wiring with a label maker. Switches are probably easier but once you get used to the regular way it isn't to bad. What you prefer. When I started I used the futaba FH-1straight up 4 channel that was recomended.( before 2.4gz) Later on switched to 1 radio for all trucks, a Futaba 8 channel and still did it with the trims. Yes, you work the transmitter just like in the manual. The trim instead of sliding switch, it is done with didital button switch which has to to be held till it gets to it's end point. Then of course when done push it again to center. ( horn will then work) Also with the MFC-03 you can work it where you hear the driver get out and walk by working with the sticks before you start it. Bob/ Hobbconcepts does a video on it and is in the manual also. MFC-01 does not do it though.

Yes, mostly MFC's, Support legs, and extra's. Full boat! I went nuts for a few yrs.But enjoyed it totally.

I just looked at pic. of your truck and that switch looks in the UP position to me. Put it in the middle. That would be RUN ONLY, NO EXTRAS.

Hokey-58 Transmitter still has a digital trim. move it downward a little and progress trim down, then lights should work off stick with a 4 pull change and then starts over. Trim should beep till it gets to end. I do not have Flysky radio though? But I know it works! Bob from Hobbyconcepts on Youtube has video's showing how. (Using Flysky) Also has a store to get truck supplies. You can check to see if your light work using manual control on the three position switch to the down position I think , and pushing the light button. Only lights will work. Also 3 position switch should be in the center for ful MFC operation. If not in the center position that could also be the problem. But you for sure need to move the trim down (even digital) To turn on light function. Other wise it is the horn. Manual control is where you turn the truck On. #pos. switch is right next to it and can be moved by mistake turning truck on.I've done a few times. The positions are run truck only ( no sound or lights), fullly functional. and lights only. Hope this helps! Good Luck!

No problem you can leave the post. They are very nice looking! Sounds like alot of work that way to, polishing. I had a run that would come back over and over. I think I would have burned the paint trying to get it out. The Knight hauler was my first semi build and have learned alot since then. When I paint I put a light coat on twice. (try anyway) Then a heavy coat on all over to get a glossy look. My self taught method. I havn't built one in a while. I know the feeling, I am 61 myself. I am going to download a pic. and blow to see if I can figure out anything. Take care.

Thank you! I only really wet sand when I oops and then spray the whole thing again. I do use TS primer and paint. I am not a painter either but do it. I even paint the inside of the body completely so it won't look like overspray job. ( just a quirck of mine) Takes about a can of paint. My black Knight Hauler kept having a run issue in the same place, over and over again. Talk about frustration! Sand it out, respray, repeat, it seemed like. I think it took me like 9 cans to finish that one so it does happen. (Ridiculous) I've never used Bare Metal Chrome Foil before, just chrome decal. It looks really good on your truck. Is it easy to use? Did the 5th wheel get fixed? You have a picture of it crusing and just doesn't look right. Try moving the servo horn a notch or two to the rear of truck. In other words, turn radio on so servo stays in center, disconnect s/horn, let plate relax (angle down to back) move horn on servo while keeping plate in place. IE: adjust position of link to plate without servo movment. I think radio adjustments will stay the same.

You have to move the trim on that side down first and then the stick will do it's thing. You don't have to do them at the same time just trim first and then stick. The wiring does add up! Truck is nice!

Great, that's it. Glad to help! Hope it helps with the problem. My trucks are posted in "Big Rigs" Just scoll down, they aren't to far. Separate posts.

Yes there is. It is silver and looks like a "V" with a loop in it. ( I said "A" before) It goes on the 1.5" (about) pin w/1 c-clip that holds the the plate on and pivits. It will bring the plate to the position it should be in when relaxed, but won't over come the servo of course. Things still need to be set right. The servo will pull the plate about horizantial when releasing trailer but should return when in nuetral. Like my pics show. Hope you still have the extra parts. Any questions let me know.

I thought that was it, I guess not. I am putting some pics. of some of my trucks and how it sits on mine. Maybe adjust servo horn one or two notches back off center? I tried. It does have the silver return spring that looks like an "A" on the pin to pull it down., right? Just throwing ideas out there? If it works it works, right. I use the rectangle plate from support leg kit and 5th wheel plate from (I think) MFC unit. And sorry to steal the thread. Hokey-58

CowTrucker There are 2 size link rods in the Support Leg Kits. Short one is for Globliner and longer one for most other trucks. Yours does look like the short one. If everything set right that is probably it. Measure it out per manual, shoudn't need to adust the length. See if that isn't the issue. I put this in another thread for you also. Also I think the whole 5th wheel assembly can sit in two places on the frame (5th wheel being to far forward) ? I'm not a 100% on this, it's been a while. Something else to check. Good luck!