HL Truck to AEC Matador build

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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I designed the tow bar but I'm not sure how it will print, I suppose I'll find out in about an hour and a quarter..... :/

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If at first you don't succeed, print, print again. @) @) :/ :/ 8) ;)
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Hi Max, yes it's one of those trial and error things where sometimes you print upright and sometimes on the side, and as you say try, try again.... :crazy: :wtf:

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Now I have a working printer then things can progress

Printed off the front tow bar

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and here it is on the truck
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To say I'm delighted with the print quality would be an understatement :clap: :clap:

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Quality print that Alwyn!!!
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Well as a small break from Nashorn building, I finally got the rear tow bar printed for my matador
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Hopefully I will get some time this week to progress the build some more

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Alwyn, you seem the guy to ask, how close is the HL truck wheelbase to a 1/16 Morris Quad? The HL trucks are now £20 free postage from China on Fleabay...I might give one a go.
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Hi Rob, you would have to reduce the wheelbase by 38 mm but that shouldn't be a big problem, the track width is about right so the conversion should be pretty easy. You would probably have to upgrade the motor to a tamiya high torque in order to pull the gun and limber.

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Alwyn that rear tow bar is fantastic! Looking forward to seeing more great work
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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AlwynTurner wrote:Hi Rob, you would have to reduce the wheelbase by 38 mm but that shouldn't be a big problem, the track width is about right so the conversion should be pretty easy. You would probably have to upgrade the motor to a tamiya high torque in order to pull the gun and limber.

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I was hoping you would say that. Many thanks, :thumbup:
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