tam-trucks 116 Posted March 20, 2021 hi all just bought grand hauler with mfu-01 sound unit....look to upgrade the motor from standard silver can...what is good motor? any info on what to buy? thanks for now nic 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyabigstuff 830 Posted March 21, 2021 I think the Tamiya 56526 motor which is 33T will work OK with the MFU but not sure about other motors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted March 21, 2021 i have that motor in both of my trucks their are a lot out their it depends what you want to pull and how you want to drive it dont and anyone will tell you dont put anything faster than the stock motor in it... that thing is fast enough for a truck remember it is 3 speed and you dont want to roll or tip a truck a ruin the shell and paint as it cost a load to replace and repaint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Fan 1 114 Posted March 23, 2021 The stock motor is a 27 turn. You can use anything with a higher turn. So 27 - 80 turn are ok. Lower turn motor will give the MFC a problem. I have always used the stock motor myself and feather your throttle. A 55 turn seems to be popular with semi's. Higher turn will give you more torque (stronger) and the smaller turns will give you more speed (faster). Higher the turn motor = slower and stronger. Also battery will last longer with higher turn motors. (longer run time) Don't go for speed with the semi's (it's not right) Hope that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tam-trucks 116 Posted March 23, 2021 thanks for the help.just bought a motor for it...never had a mfu unit til now,that why i asked about the motor specs heres few pictures of my truck,bought last week (ebay special) got it delivered at weekend 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Fan 1 114 Posted March 26, 2021 Nice, is that purple or blue? You'll like the MFU. If set right, it works really well. Do you like the motor the way it is? Did it come complete w/transmitter or did you use your own? The reason I ask is if any thing changed, I would reset the MFU. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tam-trucks 116 Posted March 27, 2021 hi........colour is ford purple velvet metalic...it came with driver gezzer,ball bearings thru out,both truck and mfu-01 manuals,extra parts and stickers.no handset or receiever with it but bought a 14ch carson handset and reciever brand new,yes i do like the mfu-01 is suit it very well and is set up correctly...very surprized when it came cos seller had not put extras on listing bought 80t carson poison truck motor which suits it very well,pulls slowly and torquey...middle off building low loader trailer for it.not factory but home brew 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Fan 1 114 Posted March 29, 2021 Thanks for the details on your truck. Sorry about the asking about color which is in the title. DAA! It looks good in that color. The semi's are fun, building them, the add-on's, and creativity. Glad yours is working out. Does the 80 turn seem slow? Like stuck in 2nd gear? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tam-trucks 116 Posted March 30, 2021 only just changed the title....................its ok to drive indoors and less likely to smash it and not yet tested it with trailer,its lot better then the standard silver can....to busy mending volvo`s and scooby impreza at the moment...but soon be on the trucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tam-trucks 116 Posted April 10, 2021 recent picture of trucks and trailers....collection is growing 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted April 10, 2021 looking great there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Fan 1 114 Posted April 12, 2021 The collection begins. Nice trucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted April 16, 2021 On 3/25/2021 at 5:08 PM, Tamiya Fan 1 said: Nice, is that purple or blue? You'll like the MFU. If set right, it works really well. Do you like the motor the way it is? Did it come complete w/transmitter or did you use your own? The reason I ask is if any thing changed, I would reset the MFU. Nothing wrong with the MFC.... And not familiar with the MFU........ For Electronics designed in the late 90's. But several of us have been experimenting with the Newer Beier Systems - both Sound and Lights alone and total System including Motor, and the Sound and Light unit only, usually with a Hobbywing WP1080 ESC. https://www.beier-electronic.de/modellbau/produkte/usm-rc-2/usm-rc-2.php?sprache=gb Unbelievably Modern and GOOD! Including such cool things like simulated SHIFTING. You can add the Sound of Engine Rev Up-Shift-Rev from Lower Speed - REPEAT!! Wherever in the Throttle Range you want, up to 8 Shifts. You could even add Gear Clashing!! All sounds are 44KHz CD quality. That's really just the Tip of the Iceberg. This does everything that the MFC does - only BETTER. It has more Features and is fully Programmable. Even add a separate MUSIC Track with its included Midi Track!! ANY Music or Sound File you want. On more thing... FULL Lipo Compatibility!! The Sound and Light unit can even run with a Brushless Motor, if you're so inclined. Oh..... And did I mention CHEAPER!! 😁 Like all Technology (not made by Tamiya), gets smaller and cheaper as it progresses. Also not mentioning the GT Power Unit, similar to the MFC-01 - cheaper, but CRAP!! Power, Sound and Light - unit only $245 USD!!! https://hobbyconcepts.net/products/beier-sfr-1-sound-light-speed-control Sound and Light unit - only $169 USD!! 😁👍👍 https://hobbyconcepts.net/products/beier-sound-module-usm-rc-2 I DON'T WORK FOR THIS COMPANY OR THIS STORE! I get nothing out of this but the pleasure of sharing information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted April 16, 2021 On 3/28/2021 at 11:03 PM, Tamiya Fan 1 said: Thanks for the details on your truck. Sorry about the asking about color which is in the title. DAA! It looks good in that color. The semi's are fun, building them, the add-on's, and creativity. Glad yours is working out. Does the 80 turn seem slow? Like stuck in 2nd gear? PLEASE look at the Post in my Grand Hauler Thread in this Section! Sadly, thousands in the RC Community have been misinformed over the course of 25 years about Turns and Torque.... High Turn = Lower Speed, Lower Amp Draw - ONLY!! Very simply, if you have one of each, try a 20T and an 80T Motor in the same Buggy..... Note that with the 80T, the top speed WILL be lower, but takeoff will be weaker - because you've LOST low-end Torque. 😖 Note with the 20T, top speed WILL of course be faster , but off the Line it will want to rip the Rubber off of the Tyres BECAUSE OF HIGH TORQUE!! Higher Turn Motors also have shorter comparative lifespans when under higher load. The KEY is LOWER Turn, higher spinning Motors.... And more GEAR REDUCTION!! 3:1 and 4:1 Gear Reduction Units are available all over the world, and the biggest challenge to installing them, is figuring out how much shorter the Driveshaft should be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted April 16, 2021 On 3/23/2021 at 3:40 AM, tam-trucks said: thanks for the help.just bought a motor for it...never had a mfu unit til now,that why i asked about the motor specs heres few pictures of my truck,bought last week (ebay special) got it delivered at weekend All that said.... NICE RIG!! Can't wait to get mine Built. That Color is awesome. Hope you got a good deal, because it's certainly a sweet looking Hauler!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tam-trucks 116 Posted May 28, 2021 enjoying driving truck with trailer..must take more pictures....recently bought a light kit for other truck im building but light kit came with with no manual and cant find one on net,,,it the early tamiya light kit thinks it 56501....can any one help? thanks nic tt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted May 29, 2021 is good truck...wish i could help you,,,but i am doing all of my LEDs custom... I truly hope that someone understands your problem, and can help! 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted May 29, 2021 that kit is the tlu-01 kit witch is meant for either cars or as i have used one in my bruiser it will work out expensive by the time you need to add all the led's to everything (plus you will need the tlu-02 controll unit to make the lights follow the transmitter) you'll be better with the mfu or one of the gt truck light kits 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tam-trucks 116 Posted May 29, 2021 manual now sorted 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tam-trucks 116 Posted June 21, 2021 new truck to fleet...bought of ebay.arrived today,,,merc 1838 stobart colours,fully working with retro 27mhz handset and reciever,AT-5 esc...grubby in places but wash most off,,some metel have got rust ideal for clean up and paint makeover.working tamiya light kit.....this truck stuff gets bigger and bigger,,,must stop buying and start finishing 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted June 21, 2021 1 hour ago, tam-trucks said: ..... This truck stuff gets bigger and bigger,,,must stop buying and start finishing I know what mean. Getting my Grand Hauler finished - eventually... But I ALSO bought a Globe Liner and a Merc 1850l!!! 😳😳😳 It's a disease, and finally having money again, I'm going NUTZ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topforcein 1764 Posted June 22, 2021 if thats the eddie stobart livery i looked at that last week on e-bay and it was cheap at the time i hope you got it for a good deal in the end plus did you get the trailer to suit that was for sale also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tam-trucks 116 Posted June 24, 2021 thats the one...for what i paid i got a great great deal....didnt see the trailer but had no more money to buy with!! i have cleaned the plastic parts,paint in great condition.cleaned and paint few metel parts....all it needs now to complete it is fully set of ball bearings still running tamiya standard bearings 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tam-trucks 116 Posted July 19, 2021 well,done some more to merc 1838...tidy up light kit,3d printed circuit board to roof,some electric tidying,re-soldering,here few pics 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tam-trucks 116 Posted November 9, 2021 bruder low-loader,extended 100mm,3d printed mod pieces,centre section made of two pieces which has 5mm steel rod bar insert for strength(hense zig-zag layout)..tows nice and straight...looks good with stobart merc heres a few of trailer build just need to pay with ideas for axle setup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites