Heng long based scratchbuilit 6x6 truck.

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.
Post Reply
User avatar
Max-U52
Lieutenant
Posts: 3879
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:56 pm
Location: Detroit

Re: Heng long 6x6 truck.

Post by Max-U52 »

Nope, nothin' planned, but Rex Ross bought one and he's kinda like E.F Hutton, when he talks about converting stuff, smart people listen. But, I'm sure I'll find stuff to use it for, if it turns out to be of sufficient quality, which is doubtful for 40 bucks. It's 1/18 scale, but I won't know for sure till I measure it if I can use it maybe for a DM Jeep? That would be the cats's pajamas, eh?
When FDR coined the phrase "The Arsenal of Democracy", he was talking about Detroit. Proud to live in the 2nd most violent city in America!!
User avatar
c.rainford73
Major
Posts: 6104
Joined: Thu Aug 25, 2016 7:34 pm
Location: Connecticut USA

Re: Heng long 6x6 truck.

Post by c.rainford73 »

Yes siryou're a pretty crafty fellow so I'm looking forward to what it becomes.
Tanks alot.... :wave:
User avatar
Max-U52
Lieutenant
Posts: 3879
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:56 pm
Location: Detroit

Re: Heng long 6x6 truck.

Post by Max-U52 »

If you're not familiar wit Rex's work he's really good. I can't say he's the very best scratch builder I've ever seen, but he's definitely in the top three. Rex is also an inspiration for me so I sometimes try to copy his stuff or glom onto his ideas. This project was pretty much Rex's idea.

phpBB [video]


I've got a couple of future projects in mind that are inspired by Rex, and he's promised to help if i ever get off my duff and build the meillerwagen convoy. So far all I have for that is the one Blitz. I'm hoping I can make the HL truck into a hanomag SS-100 to pull the trailer that holds the V-2 (miellerwagen).

Image
When FDR coined the phrase "The Arsenal of Democracy", he was talking about Detroit. Proud to live in the 2nd most violent city in America!!
User avatar
c.rainford73
Major
Posts: 6104
Joined: Thu Aug 25, 2016 7:34 pm
Location: Connecticut USA

Re: Heng long 6x6 truck.

Post by c.rainford73 »

Oh wow that's an interesting idea for sure. Thanks for the video I'll check it out
Tanks alot.... :wave:
User avatar
midlife306
Warrant Officer 1st Class
Posts: 2238
Joined: Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:34 am

Re: Heng long 6x6 truck.

Post by midlife306 »

The HL truck is the perfect wheelbase for a HanomagImage
Image
It's only early days yet but there's loads of room inside
Cheers
Wayne


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
User avatar
Max-U52
Lieutenant
Posts: 3879
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2015 8:56 pm
Location: Detroit

Re: Heng long 6x6 truck.

Post by Max-U52 »

That looks awesome. You're the first person I've seen try to do that truck in this scale. I'm going to try to use wheels from a highway 61 truck, since the photo above shows the truck with your basic street tires. I have the duals for the back and both front wheels and tires so now all I have to do is take a break from the Hetzer and get with it. Who know? Maybe this weekend. :)
When FDR coined the phrase "The Arsenal of Democracy", he was talking about Detroit. Proud to live in the 2nd most violent city in America!!
User avatar
midlife306
Warrant Officer 1st Class
Posts: 2238
Joined: Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:34 am

Heng long 6x6 truck.

Post by midlife306 »

Crack on Max, I'll watch your build & then blatantly copy youImage
Cheers
ImageWayne


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
User avatar
Model Builder 4
2nd Lieutenant
Posts: 2425
Joined: Sun Jul 26, 2015 3:46 pm
Location: South Wales valleys
Contact:

Re: Heng long 6x6 truck.

Post by Model Builder 4 »

Morning all,

I've been working on the trailer a little bit making a cover and sorting the wheels out for it. I've just placed the canvas cover on at the minute just to work out where the tie down points need to be, couple of pics of it so far :thumbup:

Cheers, Lee.

ImageImage

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
Me ? Addicted ? Never !! :crazy:
Ludwig von wigbearer
Staff Sergeant
Posts: 856
Joined: Sat Oct 29, 2016 8:57 pm
Location: Retford Nottinghamshire

Re: Heng long 6x6 truck.

Post by Ludwig von wigbearer »

Looks superb :clap: :thumbup:

regards john :thumbup:
User avatar
Model Builder 4
2nd Lieutenant
Posts: 2425
Joined: Sun Jul 26, 2015 3:46 pm
Location: South Wales valleys
Contact:

Re: Heng long 6x6 truck.

Post by Model Builder 4 »

Thank you John, I'm planning on completing the canvas for the trailer first before I move onto the larger cover for the truck ;) :thumbup:

Cheers, Lee.
Me ? Addicted ? Never !! :crazy:
Post Reply

Return to “Heng Long Trucks”