It's ALIVE! Tamiya Actros 3363 1/14th Mercedes Benz 6x4 Gigaspace RC Truck Build, Kit 56348 Part 4

The massive RC Truck build continues!
In this video, we continue the 3363 build and start to fit all the electronics. This truck will have the Tamiya Euro Style MFC-03 Sound and lighting installed as well as the upgraded remote hitch.
Will this go off in my face if I cut the wrong wire? The pressure is on and the clock is ticking...
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[@basementracer]

ROTFL, EPIC! By a country mile your best thumbnail ever!

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Wow, that truck is soooo cool! Complicated, but cool nonetheless ;) Can't wait to see it finished and fully running!

[@michaeldorich4485]

Wow. Great work. You showed some real dedication to this build.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Good progress Gavin!! I'm telling you, it's going to be a labour of love, and you'll want MORE! 😳 Always good, having the Shift on a Rocker Switch. Managing the 3 Speed with the Throttle Stick - is a real FAFF!!!

[@n22pdf]

Looking good Gavin nice job

[@shaunbitz3569]

In most 1/14 tractor trucks the forward/reverse and the gear selector is all linked together on the same gimbal on a gate style platform for example…. Forward first gear would be top left, Forward second gear is top middle, Forward third gear is top right. Reverse first gear is bottom left, Reverse second gear is bottom middle, Reverse third is bottom right. There shouldn’t be any need to have a gear selector on a separate switch. That way you don’t have try to get used to using switches and toggles for each individual action. Looks great and coming along nicely.👍

[@nickrobertson2450]

Love the new small body thumb nails! 😂🤣

[@RCKickschannel]

LOL 👍🏻

[@Welshrobb]

That is just so wicked.. love your channel.. the hitch is called a 5th wheel.. I'm a truck fitter.. left a thumbs up 👍

[@hammeys1]

Building a nice truck, use a nice transmitter, put that toy radiolink in the bin.

[@theoagrc]

Big rig! That is a lot of wires! Looks like good fun for something different 👍🏻

[@Paul__FC]

I can't hear a word in this bar but I'll leave it running for the algorithm! Go Patriots !

[@RCKickschannel]

Have fun Paul, enjoy your beer :)

[@Paul__FC]

@@RCKickschannel we won!

[@Paul__FC]

@@RCKickschannel ❤

[@paulrobinson9355]

Seem rather complex, needs dedicated time! Would be to much for me sadly but looks a challenge! Super video as always 👍👍

[@JF-RC]

Hi Gavin, that chassis with all the wires, looked a bit like Alannah Currie from the Thompson Twins back in the 80’s LOL😂😂😂. Watching with interest. Take care, keep well and all the best. 😊😉😊

[@camrowdrone6497]

Wires, watching 😫👊🏻👍🏻

[@davidmiller659]

For my truck I used the Carson Reflex 6ch controller as it supposedly easy to set up the MFC with it, personally I found it hard and gave the job to my local modelshop. When it came back not all the function's worked correctly and there was alot of slide this trim here slide that trim there pull that stick down just to get something to work. I'm about to switch to the Flysky FS-i6x controller its used widely on these trucks and theres a few really good set up videos on KZbin, you will need to watch these video's as you'll need to set the controller up before you even start the mfc setup

[@nickpink25]

Thanks for this ,bit late I know im building a scania 720 just ordered mfc03 from hong kong ,rcjazz ,be my winter build 😵

[@darrenpatterson5726]

You should get a Flysky fs i6 transmitter for truck its around £50 you can also get the kit on ebay to get the throttle stick to self centre

[@S.Keenan]

Looks really tricky.

[@cossie118bmk]

hi gav great build ..... i have the Tamiya Grand Hauler and stuggle to keep this going due to lack of power i think ....i have put in a power cap still no joy ..... used a big battery still no joy ..... hope you have better luck than i have had ....👍👍

[@stephenkelly8065]

Try checking the mesh between your motor pinion and gearbox input, if it is too tight it will sap power and be very noisy and lead to premature failure. Tear a piece from the build manual and insert it between the two gears, this will give you your correct mesh.

[@stuartbarham3958]

How many cables? 😳, b&m do a pack of 500 for £6 you might need them 😳😅😅. Great build video as always though 😎👌🏼

[@stephenkelly8065]

Come on Gavin get a grip ! As you now know you have probably upwards of £800 worth of truck and you are struggling to operate it with a £20 radio ?? Throw that in the parts bin and get your missus to treat you to an early Christmas present of a half decent radio. If you want some superb tips on setting up and using the mfu, have a look at “hobby concepts” KZbin channel, he is a mine of information and it’s a must watch to operate your unit correctly. Even with a cheap radio !!😜

[@blbl3165]

How program on the transmitter ?

[@karlcammish9663]

Thinking about starting one of these. Never done them before. How do you program the controller? Thanks for your help.

[@RCKickschannel]

Depends on your transmitter and how many channels you have and what you want to use them for. Forward and backwards obviously but lights, hitch control are just a few others.

[@karlcammish9663]

@ thanks for the reply. I will have to do some research. Good video btw👍🏻

[@TeriWilde]

thrown the crappy transmitter in the bin and get a proper radio.... I've set 100s of the MFCs up and it really matters what controller you use to be able to get all the functions from the MFC. you need either trims or dual rate for the RX channels that control J6 and J7 to get all the functions to work. Also, you need to plug in the coupler servo into J9 on the MFC to be able to to operate the servo with a proportional stick as it will need 4 precise positions to operate the electric trailer legs. Never spend 100s of £s on a model and control it with a crap radio.

[@FATSNAIL-FPV]

Which kit is the touringcar with the n1 and white wheels behind you? A kid in school (i was 12 maybe) had one i think, but the box art showed the car in a red color. Can't seem to find that edition (if it actualy Is that one) anywhere. I think we're talking 93-95 era here, so that model behind you could be from the same year but be a different one.

[@RCKickschannel]

This one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z57Om6Sobc2mhpI

[@FATSNAIL-FPV]

@@RCKickschannel could be. But pretty sure it was a touring car. Definitely 4wd.

[@malelonewolf80]

Did you use to motor that were included in the kit, or have you fitted a different motor? Because from what I gather, on a King Hauler, the truck goes way too fast with the included motor. Also, is there a way to adjust the acceleration of the motor, to be more in sync with the motor audio. I had a truck, fitted with the MFC (I think that was the name of the Tamiya sound kit) but I hated how the truck would move before the engine sound / audio indicated that it should move. I have plans of building myself a King Hauler, but I will probably not go for the MFC sound kit. I was thinking if I could make something using arduino, or perhaps there are other sound kits out there which the motor speed and engine sound are more in sync.

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep it was changed, you can see it being fitted in build part 1 :)

[@brianbouley2117]

So what do you think of the build so far? It's a lot different then a buggy. Lol

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep it's compleatly different. The Ford F350 was a step towards the truck so it was good to do that first.