jack_c Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Just wondering has anyone ever converted the tractor unit of this to a 6 wheeler? I am planning a conversion the same as our local MF dealer but there's is a 6 wheel version Thanks Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 i have seen a lot on german sites, infact sikufarmer?? or something like posts vids of his rc layout and they are on there, extra lights the works, all rc to ,pretty amazing work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_c Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Was going to convert the manual non RC one, If it was going to require buying another lorry just for the 2nd axle I wouldn't bother 4 wheeler would be fine haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 You could use wheels from the Automaxx lorries, you'd need to buy two if your local dealer has a twin steer or midlift but two Automaxx lorries will still be cheaper. On the other hand, if the real one is a double drive or dual tag then one Automaxx lorry would be all you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Or then I think there are some people out there that will cast any item you need so you can just send one wheel of and they cast as many as you need If you do convert one good luck and don't forget to post it up here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_c Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 http://www.flickr.com/photos/smallwarrior/5259224844/in/faves-73529439@N05/ That's the lorry in question, Pretty sure its a double drive, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 It certainly is, you could get them cast as has been said but for the ease of it, an Automaxx lorry would offer you the correct amount of wheels and tyres to do this. Then with a spare set, in the future you could build a heavy haul 8x4 tractor unit..... Back on track... Looks like he is hauling a load of gear I am accustomed to hauling around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I reckon you could do a 6 X 2 conversion there are a few 6 wheelers out there to choose from check e-bay that's always a good reference point http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Diecast-Vehicles-/222/i.html?LH_BIN=1&_from=R40&_catref=1&_nkw=1%2F32+trucks&LH_PrefLoc=1 I use that a lot,then check out Scania's web site to get the wheel base right, http://www.scania.co.uk/Images/SL5451087-R500LA6x2MNA_tcm48-76581.pdf Regards Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Those Newray/Jada/Welly wheels are not the best lookers, though. Cheap enough and I do have a draw full of them if anyone does want a set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Those Newray/Jada/Welly wheels are not the best lookers, though. Cheap enough and I do have a draw full of them if anyone does want a set? If you want to "tart" up those cheap nasty looking chrome wheels Tris,just shove them in a re-sealable poly bag with a good squirt of Mr Muscle oven cleaner and that chrome will disappear, Regards Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_c Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Thanks for the replys, I will have to get the siku lorry first and then see what I would need to do, It would look the part if done right, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_c Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 It certainly is, you could get them cast as has been said but for the ease of it, an Automaxx lorry would offer you the correct amount of wheels and tyres to do this. Then with a spare set, in the future you could build a heavy haul 8x4 tractor unit..... Back on track... Looks like he is hauling a load of gear I am accustomed to hauling around! I think I'd steer away from casting, I have a very good man that would do it but most don't like doing small numbers Tris, they are the local MF dealer and do alot of export hence the load Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I see, bit of competition then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_c Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Over here in Northern Ireland so I wouldn't worry too much Tris Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Depends where they export to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agri-modelz Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hi guys im in the process of a siku scania conversion soon as its done the pics will be here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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