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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Yes getting the support material out of the outer grooves is tricky, I used a narrow file with some use of a razor saw for the stubborn bits. The worst is the side closest to the print surface.
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Hehe, that could be plan C Alwyn, I’ll see how this one turns out
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Hi Alwyn, looks like plan B worked, thanks!
and look what Santa dropped through my letterbox this morning, looks like I’m going to be busy.
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The yellow motor/gearbox combos are for use in a 1/16 Willy’s I’ve printed, I was struggling finding anything small enough to fit.
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Very lucky man Mr Wayne those little motors and gearboxes are right up my alley. Very similar setup in my Panzer 38-t build. Can wait to see those tires mounted on the rims
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That's great Wayne, can't wait to see the pics as it comes together. :clap:
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Motors were 99p each and arrived in 10 daysImage
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I also got the lego tires. but they're much wider than I thought they'd be. I think they're too wide for rear tires on a deuce and a half.

I think what would be ideal would be the tires that Lee used from Germany and then 3D print the rims to fit the HL 5mm hex.
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Ive got various tyres to hand, I’ll post some pics as soon as I can
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midlife306 wrote:Hehe, the only thing I'm talented at is pressing "start print" Image
Another hour gone..
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It will start speeding up soon when it's just got the body to doImage
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What software do you use and, what make of printer,please ?
Thinking of getting in to 3d printing. ;D
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Hi Dave, have a look at the 3d printing part of the forum
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There's loads of info on there but if in doubt ask the questions....

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