Building a MAN 5T and 6x6 Pinzgauer

[MarcusN]

Hi there everyone,
I have been lurking around for a while (about a month or so) and no one really has been posting anything so i thought i would bring this forum back to life
Anyway i am going to be building a 1/87 rc truck. I have experience with radio control cars/trucks as i used to build Tamiya 1/10 kits and i was building a 6x6 trial truck last year but unfortunatly had to sell it due to work/school requirements but i have been interested in building something this small for a while now. I know these cost alot of money to make but i should be ok in buying the items i need.

Anyway lets get to the point, I have bought a 1/87 Man 5t and pinzgauer roco model as i wanted to do the man one first then a the pinzgauer to get some better exeperience in working with the small scale. Here are pics of the models


And i have also bought some trailers in case i need some more room in the pinzgauer or future models -



I am going to be buying some brass so i can make the chassis my self and i am going to order some gears from microantriebe so i can make the rear axles myself.

The Man 5t is going to be my first one and i am going to do this 2wd as i have contacted peter from tttt-parts.org and he said that currently the front drive axle is sold out and they are currently producing one that will come out end of 2008 start of 2009. ( i dont suppose any one has a spare front drive axle from tttt-parts)

Also i am going to be buying the JST mini receiver and i have found some small 4.5g servos to use but could someone tell what speed controller i should use as i have looked at alot of them on ttttparts and microantriebe but i dont know which one to use. i aim to get a 4mm motor if that helps.

Also could someone explain what this does "HLBT light and blinker with one channel" - http://www shop kkpmo com/product_in...e-channel.html
And what lights does it control and how would i wire them up?

Thanks for all your help, I will keep updating this thread with my progress and once all the parts have arrived.
Marcus

[Thorsten]

Hi Marcus,
I think the MAN 5to is a good choice for begining tttt. The Prinzgauer should be the second project. It is a little bit difficult to power the two rear axles.

You dont need a front drive axle. 2wd is more robust and the circle of turning is better. Even this is very important for offroad driving.
A 4mm Motor is to small. I suggest you the 7mm motor. The 4mm Motor is good for a winch oder a 1:160 scale van.
If you looking for a good driveline just look an www 1zu87modellbau de. There is a new ready to build in 1:90 gear availible.
There is also a very cheap speedcontroler "ER100" availible. Just better than a servo circuit .
But you can also use any other speedcontroler in this size. The difference is mostly a build in brake and reverse-driving-light port, or a programmable characteristic.

The HLBT is a controler to switch driving lights, direction lights and two flashers. It comes with a manual (also to download at www 1zu87modellbau de ) that shows you how to wire up.

I hope my english writing is not to bad, if there are some additional questions just feel free to ask.

best regard

Thorsten

www mikromodell de

[tinyrc]

Very cool Marcus, thanks for sharing!

[MarcusN]

Hi there,
No prob tinyrc, i just want to bring this amazing forum back to life!!

Thanks to Thorsten, i have ordered all the electronics (just need a transmitter) and the gears and front axle but i havent got the brass material yet i need from lemo-solar as they only accept bank transfer as a payment method.

Thanks and i will post some pics when everything arrives,
Marcus

[kkpmo]

Hello Marcus,

thanks for your order.
i hope you receive the next days all parts.

People how make TTTT look better here www mikroantriebe.de

Is the biggest shop for small gears and a good shop for electronic

regards

Oliver

[MarcusN]

Thanks for your help Oliver. i would recommended him to everyone, he has been very good.
Thanks again,
Marcus

[MarcusN]

I have received a few parts.
The trailers from ebay -

I am still waiting for the MAN 5T and pinzgauer to come.
I have also got my parts from tttt-parts.org, a front axle, some M1 screws, washers, bolts and some springs for the suspension.



I will let you know when i receive more items.
Thanks
Marcus