activexp Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Another tiny 4x4 with RC from Orlandoo Hunter. Although a military truck for the purposes of this build it has been decommissioned and is in civilian use. Detailed instructions with actual size of parts. Front axle Back axle Transfer case 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 What they do trucks too? Hm, I should probably get one of these, they look really cool. But, next year, as my 2023 resolution is to not buy more stuff. 😇 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 26 minutes ago, JeroenS said: But, next year, as my 2023 resolution is to not buy more stuff. 😇 Ha, such resolutions are given to be broken 😎 Interesting project indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 26 minutes ago, Bengalensis said: Ha, such resolutions are given to be broken 😎 Well... my birthday's coming up in about 2 months... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 56 minutes ago, JeroenS said: What they do trucks too? Hm, I should probably get one of these, they look really cool. But, next year, as my 2023 resolution is to not buy more stuff. 😇 They do a 6 wheeler version too. https://www.dronejunkie.co.uk/orlandoo-hunter-oh32m02-132-military-truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 33 minutes ago, activexp said: They do a 6 wheeler version too. https://www.dronejunkie.co.uk/orlandoo-hunter-oh32m02-132-military-truck You really shouldn't have shown me that 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 Progress on this build is somewhat slow due to the fiddly nature of the small parts. Steering servo, motor, transfer box and crossmembers fitted to the metal chassis rails Leaf springs assembled. Shock absorbers, steering links and drive shafts. Was rather dismayed to see that the longer steering link had to be bent to shape. The three drive shafts took me the best part of two hours to assemble the universal joints. The leaf springs are attached to the axles with U bolts and the smallest nuts I've ever seen. Thankfully a suitable nut driver is included in the kit. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 A little further on..... Leaf springs mounted onto front axle And back axle 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 The headlights are intended to have SMD LED's behind them which have to be individually soldered to very fine wire. There's no way I'm doing that, above my pay grade. Tiny winch (non working) with very thin 'thread'. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 Cracking on with this build now. Most of the chassis detail completed. Next up the cab and truck bed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 Surprisingly large number of mould release pin marks on the truck bed floor. I'm calling this colour 'Farm Green' 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 Spring-loaded hinges for the tilt cab. Completed cab apart from side mirrors which are so fragile I'm hesitant to fit them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Best to fit side mirrors as absolute last pieces 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 1 hour ago, JeroenS said: Best to fit side mirrors as absolute last pieces 🙂 With it being an RC model and not static, I'm hesitant as the mirrors won't survive the slightest collision (likely as I'm a hopeless driver!). The plastic used is very brittle and one has already broken during handling 😦 I'll probably fit them anyway for completeness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 Moving on to the wheels. Each one is held in place with 10 studs, just like the real thing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Wheels bolted on with 40 tiny nuts. Managed to fit one mirror, the other broke into several pieces. Pretty much at the end of this build apart from the RC installation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 If nothing else, I have to admire your patience for attaching all those nuts and bolts at this scale. Then again, judging by the photos there a lot else to admire about this build too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 11 hours ago, Spiny said: If nothing else, I have to admire your patience for attaching all those nuts and bolts at this scale. Then again, judging by the photos there a lot else to admire about this build too. Many hours of frustration it has to be said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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