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jeffro2 · 01-13-2014, 10:28 AM

I've taken a small break from building my Blazer. I found some areas after I painted it white that need more body work and sanding and smoothing, and I'm tired of it for a bit.

I received some Christmas money and then added a little more to and bought a Tamiya Kind Hauler. Its 1\14th scale. They came out in the 90's and I've always wanted one.

I don't know much about big rigs, so I have been doing some searching on the web for pics and info.

Apparently from what I'm seeing and reading it closely resembles a Peterbuilt, but other then that, I know not much

I can get most of the emblems from a RC truck website, and it looks like I need to work on the cab a little, but I will get into more of that later.

Here a couple examples, and no, I don't know which way I'm going with this Rig, custom or stock.. Time will tell.

If you have never built one of Tamiya kits, its tons of fun if you like building.

The manuals are fairly simple, just check out the drawings closely.

The box of parts.

Started putting the frame together

Rear suspension

Well, that's it so far. Any thoughts or ideas ?

Thank you for taking a look.

01-13-2014, 10:28 AM	#1
jeffro2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mason City, Il. USA Posts: 246	Building an RC Big Rig I've taken a small break from building my Blazer. I found some areas after I painted it white that need more body work and sanding and smoothing, and I'm tired of it for a bit. I received some Christmas money and then added a little more to and bought a Tamiya Kind Hauler. Its 1\14th scale. They came out in the 90's and I've always wanted one. I don't know much about big rigs, so I have been doing some searching on the web for pics and info. Apparently from what I'm seeing and reading it closely resembles a Peterbuilt, but other then that, I know not much I can get most of the emblems from a RC truck website, and it looks like I need to work on the cab a little, but I will get into more of that later. Here a couple examples, and no, I don't know which way I'm going with this Rig, custom or stock.. Time will tell. If you have never built one of Tamiya kits, its tons of fun if you like building. The manuals are fairly simple, just check out the drawings closely. The box of parts. Started putting the frame together Rear suspension Well, that's it so far. Any thoughts or ideas ? Thank you for taking a look.