HL Truck Mods

Heng Long/WPL are now manufacturing 1/16 scale RC trucks, so it seemed sensible to create a forum area dedicated to the amazing things that members are doing with them. Post your builds, mods, and tips here.
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You might check the final drive shaft for that gearbox. I had that happen to my Sherman. The grub screws weren't drilled right so the gear was just turning on the shaft. Erik got me some replacements.

My Pershing seems to have trouble sending power to the motors when there is a load. Like when I was trying to drive in the snow. It would lurch around. It drives ok inside. Gearboxes are loud AF, though.

I thought about putting stuff in the trailer, but it's an old stamped metal toy. I'd need to cut into it for anything like that, and I felt bad enough just drilling out the rivets that held the wheels on. Plus, I plan on making other trailers, so having the sound only in one of them wouldn't work either.

If you've got exta working speakers, I'd gladly see if I can work one in this thing. Otherwise, I will have to go down the rabbit hole of trying to order something online. I really wish Radio Shack was still around. Lol
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Chase, I'll have to test some of these speakers and see what we have. I'll keep ya posted.

In the meantime, I got the tow cable.

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Max-U52 wrote:Chase, I'll have to test some of these speakers and see what we have. I'll keep ya posted.

In the meantime, I got the tow cable.

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Thanks Gary!

If you paint the whole cable, and it starts to come off, it should be a realistic weathered effect.
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Will,
This guy is definitely madder than you!!!
https://youtu.be/JLZ8V-VqMfY
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midlife306 wrote:Will,
This guy is definitely madder than you!!!
https://youtu.be/JLZ8V-VqMfY
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Haha This is true, but my true insanity hasn't yet been realised I think haha
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Cool video, Wayne. I loved it when the fan blew the toolbox lid back. It looks like he's got no reverse so it's not very practical, but it sure is cool! @) @)
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Hmm, decided to change a little bit. All colours are temporary to try and get an idea what this thing will look like.
ImageShiny turbo! by Will Pattinson, on Flickr

ImageM35 Rat looks like a beast! by Will Pattinson, on Flickr


I plugged in a 2s lipo with 370 motor direct drive on the wpl axle and it slowly gained speed and then crashed into the wall haha.
But it has given me the info i could either go 12v 370 motor direct drive, but high torque motor, or i stick with 2s power and go for a geared 370 motor. I just need something that is closer to 2500rpm! ANyone know of a 9v motor for 2000rpm +?
HL camo E' Tiger
HL L' Tiger
M26 Pershing WW2 project
Tam K'Tiger project
HL Walker Bulldog project?
HL Panzer IV Munitionsschlepper für Karl-Gerät
HL Sherman project?

1/24 Leopard 2 Custom mod

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Will, that guy uses a gyro to keep his steering steady
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midlife306 wrote:Will, that guy uses a gyro to keep his steering steadyImage
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Haha. Gyros for pansies. Need real.men to drive rat rods at speed haha
HL camo E' Tiger
HL L' Tiger
M26 Pershing WW2 project
Tam K'Tiger project
HL Walker Bulldog project?
HL Panzer IV Munitionsschlepper für Karl-Gerät
HL Sherman project?

1/24 Leopard 2 Custom mod

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Will01Capri wrote:
midlife306 wrote:Will, that guy uses a gyro to keep his steering steadyImage
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Haha. Gyros for pansies. Need real.men to drive rat rods at speed and crash continuously haha
Your post edited for accuracy lol
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