Monster Truck Madness – So Many Gears
Hey everybody, Happy Thursday!
I’ve lastly begun constructing my Tamiya Konghead 6×6, and up to now it’s been a enjoyable and comparatively easy construct. The picture above is that of the gearbox, proper earlier than mating either side of the chassis collectively. It’s a fairly wild design in that the complete driveline is gears!
The total chassis IS the gearbox. There is a motive that the bearing kits are sort of costly for these trucks- there are A LOT of bearings wanted. Given all of the gears right here, I feel a bearing equipment is an absolute necessity if you happen to plan to really drive yours.
I’m eschewing the Tamiya silver can 27t to place in a Reedy 17t to offer the truck barely extra pep. The Konghead may be made to be 4WS pretty simply, however I’m going to maintain it customary entrance steer solely.
The large rig physique is principally lexan, but it surely does have some cool onerous plastic particulars. I’m going to go near field artwork with it. The primary shade can be inexperienced, however I intend to make use of the decals.
The large rig physique is principally lexan, but it surely does have some cool onerous plastic particulars.
Note that since we’re within the useless of winter right here within the midwest, I gained’t be capable to do the paint on it till we get a few serviceable temperature days as my rattle can spraying space is within the storage.
I plan to make use of it primarily to fiddle with at Trigger King R/C monster truck racing occasions in between races. It will spend 99% of its time on my show shelf although!
The design and construct of the truck could be very “Tamiya”, and I imply that in all of the methods. It’s a unusual design and is enjoyable to construct.
I’ve not even completed the Konghead but and I’m already wanting ahead to my subsequent Tamiya equipment. I’ve been desirous to do a brand new Squash Van, however on condition that the SV is mainly the identical construct/building because the Konghead (albeit with 4 wheels, not six), I feel I’m going to lastly have a go at constructing a Wild Willy.
More on the plans for the Jeep later although. Gotta end up the Konghead first. I’ll submit the glamour pictures once I get ‘er finished!
Until next time, keep it on all 4’s!