Table Top Semi Truck
 

I have seen a few on the internet, but I want to know how I can make a radio controlled semi truck, capable of hauling trailers and such. How do you put all that in such a small cab? I suspect the easiest way would be to use an IR controller.

I have one.. it's from Keyence... most of the electronics are in the trailer... very realistic movements...pretty awesome little truck though expensive

but here are some alternatives as well

http://www.tttt-parts.org/

Hi Truckian,

just take a look at the "slow flyer" scene. There are a lot of small components availible so you can buld your truck.

Or try out www.mikromodell.de (a small english version and a large german site, I am still busy in translating ;-) )
I hope youll find some hints there

What special kind of SemiTruck is your favorite?

best regards

Thorsten

www.mikromodell.de

I think I like a Peterbilt 379 with a flatbed trailer. Maybe a small crane behind the cab. But that would be a little difficult. So just a Peterbilt 379 I guess. That way I could just have multiple trailers.

*edit* also, where can I find the "slow flyer" scene?

PETERBUILT ROCKS! ok just thought i would toss that in here.

also since you are in the US you might be interested in this. There were some hotwheels toys that came out a couple of years ago. They were cars that you could charge in like 30 seconds that had no steering the just went in a stright line. If you can find one or have one you can cut it open and it has a rear assembly that would probably work good for what your doing. Also the motor is only like 5 mm thick and its flat so you could save some room by using it.

heres one i made last year :)

never play with it now its just a shelf ornemant lol
here
here

dave

Here's the Keyence truck

http://www.1-87vehicles.org/images/N...ence_MB_RC.jpg

http://www.1-87vehicles.org/images/N..._MB_bottom.jpg