Starting My First Ever RC Truck Build. Tamiya Actros 3363 1/14th Mercedes Benz 6x4 Gigaspace Part 3

[@Twisted_RC]

The RC trucks are a brilliant hobby. Ive built 2 and am now onto no 3.

[@d.dolphinstriker5737]

Nice video about the Tamiya Mercedes truck build 👍.

[@RCJunky]

@4:44 Both rear axles are upside down. the plastic squre tabs on the axles are meant to hit the bump stops you glued on.

[@RCKickschannel]

Fixed it the other day :)

[@ashdeadite1225]

looks like a fun build

[@bravo0105]

The semis are something else. They’re expensive yet loaded.

[@ascreativeandrccars4489]

Just Awesome you made it l have seen your video you make it Awesome but l don't have rc but still l watch your videos .

[@amphilbey]

Great video, that is some kit and beautifully made 👏

[@silvarc1552]

This is the reason I love this channel 😍

[@stephenmanley4097]

I love how different they are from a buggy, they have a big following and I've started going to club meeting once a Month. You can soon empty your wallet with truck. Looking forward to your next stage of the build 👍

[@scalebuildersguild]

Very well put together video! I like your build sequencing. Semi trucks are so much fun, and I hope to build another soon.

[@RCKickschannel]

Hi SBG :)! If these videos do well and people watch them, sure I will build another lorry on the show. I'm really enjoying this one so far. This year I also want to build a Tamiya Tiger One WW2 tank on the show so that could be next. I need to save up a load more Tamiya tokens first mind lol. Love the show, keep up the great work! Gav

[@garyrafferty8653]

Absolutely superb, sold!! Going to go for one of the American trucks. I have several 1/16 rc tanks, if you like the truck build I think you will really enjoy a tank.

[@RCKickschannel]

I so want a Tamiya Tiger one

[@TechnicBlakbird]

There’s more than enough red thread lock in that little container for the truck. I’ve never run out when building one.

[@clintkent9860]

Wicked been waiting for this build

[@MrSneakyGunz]

Dye them. Rit dye works awesome on nylon.

[@sanderdevolder4805]

😂 3:38 No mistakes Gav? What about the front left shockabsorber which is on upside down then? The 25kg shiftservo might be a little bit overkill... As you might have noticed there are plenty of parts that need painting, like the fueltanks. It could pay off to leaf through the manual looking for parts to paint before starting to build the kit. Great video as ever, looking forward to the next part!

[@jovan9527]

congrats on 20k

[@amirulyusop8520]

Should be 100k. Underrated channel

[@jovan9527]

@@amirulyusop8520 agreed 👍💯

[@RCKickschannel]

Thank you!!

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks Amirul, thats most kind of you to say. 63% of the channel viewers are not subscribers. SUBSCRIBE PEOPLE!, It's free ;)

[@martaay76]

Enjoying this channel. Just subscribed. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to next video

[@RCKickschannel]

Welcome aboard Miriane!

[@Paul__FC]

Can't wait to see this one.

[@DaveyGa]

Shoe Goo the world!

[@RCKickschannel]

Second that!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Hey Gavin, that part in the gear set build is odd the way they lay it out and flip it around in there without clear visuals. I know when I built mine I had to stare at it for a bit to figure it all out before putting stuff on! I totally agree with you, while these are pricey kits the build experience is awesome and I can see where guys get hooked building and customizing them all the time. If my wife wouldn't kill me I'd order two or three more for building over the winter!! Looking forward to seeing more and seeing it out running.

[@NerdHobbiesDiecast]

I find that once you get the chassis, spension, servos, differentions and transmission put together its all down hill from there. I've done 6 trucks. I also noticed and i agree with you After doing the semis. i started my Tundra Highlift a couple of months ago and I did noticed a lot of the parts were the same.

[@xxxxCOOTERxxxx]

Just stumbled across this video, it’s the same truck that I want to do. Great first video & thanks for the useful tips. I have subscribed & I’m looking forward to watching the next videos. 👍👍👍

[@RCKickschannel]

The build is finished so you can already watch the full build as all videos are out now.

[@xxxxCOOTERxxxx]

@@RCKickschannel looking forward to watching them. I haven’t got the truck yet but it won’t be long. Thanks for the reply 👍👍

[@Tamiyastef]

Nice one Gav! Number 20 in the manual on page 12 actually shows a twisted arrow between the different steps to indicate you have to twist the axle 😀 I know it's only one small arrow. I'm sure I would have missed it if I was building that truck.

[@davidturner2365]

Awesome

[@johnmiceli6228]

Light need the light kit with sound before build. There is replacement parts in the sound and lights kit. Light go in in stages

[@rcicons4915]

Use a D battery to test your motor. Make sure your transmission is good. You can shift with your hand by pushing and pulling the shift bar. The rear diffs should be offset. Not in line or the axels will turn opposite each other.

[@benmarchant8637]

Awesome great build content as always looking forward to part 2

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks Ben. I need to up the quality of the manuals for full screen viewing next time and I think I will add back in some build footage. Todays video was me trying out a few different build ideas.

[@michaeldorich4485]

This is a great build video with several useful tips. It appears to be a challenging build. I am anxious to see the next video and see it in action. Keep up the good work.

[@RCKickschannel]

Well it turns out I have fitted the rear axles upside down as well as one of the shocks but apart from that its going well hehehe

[@Daytonafox1]

You have built it with both Axles Upside Down! The axles bump stop uprights need to face up towards the chassis rails.

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep it’s fixed along with the shock 👍🏻

[@Daytonafox1]

You also don’t need to threadlock every screw just ones suggested in the book. I’ve run these from the king hauler days and my Volvo which is now 17 odd years old with hardly any threadlock and nothings ever fallen off. Better to have screws fall out rather than over doing it and they don’t ever come out again.

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep I just thread locked as per the manual. 👍🏻

[@jamesclark9502]

I've recently dismantled (most of) an Opel Ascona - had three 4x70mm screws in that, so the truck comes a close second :)

[@paulrobinson9355]

Haha loved the intro! Great video, going to enjoy this as sadly I'd never have the time to build one! Still not scheduled in my promised build of my Thunder Dragon but now trying to build up the time to start my Plasmer Edge II, my Viper or my Comical Avante with all available Hop Ups lol I need more time!!

[@RCKickschannel]

You have a good few backed up ready to build Paul. I hope you get some free time soon 👍🏻

[@TomleyRC]

Congrats on 20k Gav.... I've always wanted a Tamiya Truck, just never wanted to build one 😅

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻 A small step forward but still a long way to go. Fingers crossed for a bit of snowballing over the coming year would be nice. Happy with the views per video currently but subscribe numbers have been slow and steady. I’m enjoying your second channel by the way, I like the behind the scenes content. 👍🏻👍🏻 I’m not jealous of the Tomley HQ or shop truck, Nope not jealous one bit. 😜👍🏻👍🏻

[@laurencemaud8205]

Hey there Gavin what are the servos you are using from NZ

[@jeffbrundt7740]

I can't wait until you build an RC heli , you'll have fun then. 😉

[@RCKickschannel]

Flying one is hard enough, building one, I don't know about that. RCKIWI's have got me looking at planes so at some point I will get one on the show to crash. LOL

[@insanityautoworx2085]

Awesome video, any advice on what kit to get as a first time builder?? Done numerous RC and nitro cars but would love to do an artic, also where is a good place to get them from?

[@garymurphy5133]

looked up what the white box with T8S is. its a nano radio! whats with that??? this needs a better radio than most cars.

[@brianmiller6320]

Great video, no need to see a screw by screw assembly.

[@TeriWilde]

you've put the middle axle upside down.... the bump stop pegs on the axle casing should be pointing upwards, and them make sure when you spin the front diff input cup, both axles turn the same way, it's a common mistake that's easily made....

[@TeriWilde]

@@anyajenkins4611 I was going to mention that but it looked like it had been corrected, but it hadn't

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks!!! Well spotted. The two rear axles are upside down and yes one of the shocks is as well. I'll fix that in the morning. :)

[@durbar546]

Ive got to the stage you have at 3 minutes 50 and my chassis seems to rock slightly on the servo side not sure if yours did

[@RCKickschannel]

Yes you can flex the steering servo a little on its mount.

[@r.ccustomtruckingsydneyaus4632]

where is the rest of the build at. trailer n so on

[@ashdeadite1225]

i'm not into trucks but want to do an over the top truck built

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Excellent video, really enjoying the truck build so far. One thing puzzles me, why do people call the thread lock 'Loctite'? Surely Loctite is a brand of super glue, and nothing to do with thread lock as such? Can't wait to see the next part of the build, should be good!! I'd love to get a truck, the build would suit me down to the ground, just can't afford it....

[@RCKickschannel]

Loctite is a brand of thread lock. Well it is in the UK :) The thing I have found with the truck and in part the Ford F350 I built a few weeks ago, you really get into the build way more than a buggy or road RC. I think it will take me a good week of solid work to come close to finishing a truck vs two days for a car.

[@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176]

Enjoy your build no need to ro Rush it hopefully it turns out well gos together hand and hand don't you love how Tamia just make the correct size for the Bolt picture on the instructions that transmission looks complex love it how it came together with the housing it looks like a real engine just imagine if you would have did it like a model and took your time and painted every single piece and made it look like an actual truck and then it could have been on RC realistic don't you love it how Gavin uses the cheap servos on his expensive cars is not there cheap they're actually pretty good I use those on every single one of my cars also two parts part 2 that's awesome🌻🍞🍟🍕🥓♥️🖇📫📝☮🎃🎎😘

[@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176]

@Jessi thanks again Im bad at punctuation I'm bad at grammar that's why i use a pencil instead of a pen so I can erase my mistakes thanks for reading my comment glad i mean that much too your life thanks for your help

[@JF-RC]

Hi Gavin, I’ve got the Scania R620, trailer and MFC03. So looking forward to building that great truck. I’m following you progress and thanks for the pre-gluing and pre painting tips. What is the 3rd servo for? 1 for the steering, 1 for the gearbox, is the 3rd for the trailer under carriage? Take care, keep well and all the best to you and the family 😉😊

[@RCKickschannel]

It’s for the trailer hitch . Also FYI make sure you get the axles the right way up lol. I fitted them upside down lol.

[@RCKickschannel]

It’s for the trailer hitch . Also FYI make sure you get the axles the right way up lol. I fitted them upside down lol.

[@JF-RC]

@@RCKickschannel hi Gavin thank you for the advice. Enjoy the rest of the build. Take care, keep well and all the best. 😉😊

[@policopaul7961]

Finally

[@RCKickschannel]

Sorry for the delay. Projects all backing up as I'm trying to get as much RC content as I can on the show.

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Gav: "The dumbest RC channel on KZbin..." Hoovy:

[@RCKickschannel]

Well spotted Jacen! I'm a massive Hoovy fan yes :)

[@fc3sboy1]

Stop with the God damn loctie propaganda. . the wild over use of that shit in the hobby makes me absolutely sick. In 99% of the time it's not needed period.

[@RCKickschannel]

I used it as per the manual. You build yours how you like 👍🏻