Tamiya 6x2 Scania S770 Project

[Novembruh]

Hello everyone, I’m planning to start a project, but there isn’t much concrete information about similar builds. To avoid shooting in the dark when buying parts, I first want to hear real advice from experienced builders.


The idea is to assemble a 6x2 Scania 770 with a liftable rear axle, based on Tamiya (cab and chassis), but using fully metal axles with air suspension, metal rims, and Michelin tires. Using the Tamiya Scania S770 6x4 as a base, since they don’t make a 6x2 version.


The setup would be:
– First axle: non-driven steering axle
– Second axle: driven
– Third axle: non-driven lift axle without a differential

All axles must be on air suspension.

I want to understand which components from which manufacturers are fully compatible with each other. The reliable brands I’m considering are Lesu and ScaleClub. But I haven’t found any build online that matches exactly what I want to create, and I really don’t want to end up buying parts that turn out to be incompatible, forcing me to drill or modify something and ending up with a crooked model.


I’m asking the experts to help me sort this out.
I’ve built Vanquish crawlers before, but I’ve never worked with Tamiya until now.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Welcome to RCTALK.COM!!!
I have seen a few scale semi builds but never attempted one.
Yours sounds like quite a project! I hope we'll see it finished soon!
Air suspension on an RC truck is crazy to me!

 

[Novembruh]

Since the Carson trailer comes bare with no lighting, I’m trying to figure out which lighting kit to buy for it and how to connect everything. I’ve seen a Chinese option that uses an IR transmitter for control, but the receiver itself looks bulky, and in that case I would need to install a battery inside the trailer.





My original idea was to buy a trailer lighting kit with a magnetic connector between the trailer and the tractor unit, but unfortunately I haven’t found any kits like that for sale. Could you please advise which kit I should get if I want to build a realistic lighting setup with all the side lights, just like on a real trailer?