I bought my son the bruder lorry with the CAT bulldozer on the back after watching this vid you’ve inspired me to finally have a go at converting both to rc Excellent video
Very ingenious method of mounting the motors and making suspension movement! While some guys might scoff at the low-tech involved vs their 'scale' conversions of a Bruder, those guys are also using 1/14 wheels/tires which are visually too large for a Bruder truck. Nice to see the Bruder wheels have sufficient traction, that was always a question of mine.
Brilliant build mate! Very clever and grassroots. This is exactly what I was looking for. I have seen all of the Tamiya based bruder conversions but having several tamiyas already I'm very much looking for a budget way to build up my fleet in the future. Thank you! Also subscribed!
Thank you. Really appreciate that you get precisely where I am coming from on these builds. I've got a bells and whistles Tamiya Scania hauler, but I don't really use it. For me the Bruders need to look like the original toys, work well enough and be easy to convert & cost very little to do! 😀👍
I like this format, with a glimpse of the finished truck spurring all sorts of questions in the viewer´s mind. Kudos for using soap-pump return springs for your suspension : ) I shall watch this series avidly.
Thank you. As you know, I usually film while I'm working out how to do the model. As I am probably going to do a few using these principles & I really wanted something easy for people to replicate (or improve upon) I thought that I would do this one the other way round. Its always fun when you can find a use for an everyday item that is usually thrown away! 🙂👍
My pleasure! I'm looking forward to doing the build. I have a feeling that it might well have a Scania R series cab - as I love the detail in these. 🙂👍
@@tomweber8729 I did do a dump truck a few years ago using Meccano mechanics (it appears in a few of the "Hobby engine" videos) - when I do another I'll probably want to find a way to make the lift move a little quicker. 🙂👍
Thank you! I was pleased how it turned out & I'm glad to say that (for once) I was able to plan, film, edit & upload all in the same day. I was quite lucky with sunshine too - as it turned dark rained for the rest of the day when I was going to this yesterday. 🙂👍
Thank you for your video I was able to build the rear end of my dump truck. I had to use 3/4 PVC and cut 1/8 out of it to make the motor holder because could not find the kind you have . But follow everything else and I am happy with it . I will text you with a part list I use from Lowe's store. Sorry for the long text message. Your friend Darrin
i cannot wait to see these unfold! I have been out for a while after my appendix surgery, and started watching construction videos from Germany and Austria to pass the time. I am slowly getting into the world of construction RC, I have a Huina 580, A Magom Mini cat, and want to try and get the D5 Bruder dozer coming in the next short while. Long story short i have been watching your videos in awe, it is amazing what you can do. I do want to make the dump truck though. So i am excited to learn and see. I love Rcing, but must admit i really am not very aware of the electronics in these conversions. But i will be very proud if i can make it move and dump. Thank you very much for these. im stuck like glue on these, so awesome!
Thank you so much for your kinds comments! 🙂 I've been at the the Bruder toys in earnest for about 3 months now & its amazing what you learn just by having a go at it - with a little bit of research and quite a bit of just thinking about it. I suspect that the easiest place to start with these is probably going to be truck (lots of room & quite simple), the lift on the tipper isn't too difficult either. I'm sure that I'll be doing step by step guides on all this soon. Good luck with your recovery. By the way I love the rock crawling course you have put together use on your RUclips channel! 🙂👍
@@RCModders for sure, I have been bouncing some ideas back and forth with my dad, because he is also big into model building, and wiring, mostly in airplanes and boats, so i am lucky to be able to ask him questions, and also email him my schematics on how i think it should all be wired together. Glad you liked the rock crawler course, it used to be about 4 times bigger than that. the very first video i have on my channel shows it best. My new track will be a dry set up in the garage for all these new toys. It will be nice to build one a lot less labor intensive. My back is not liking to move all that rock around anymore. Thanks again. i am staying tuned!
Please make a list on all the parts you need because I really want to custom build this but u didn’t make build vids so I don’t really know what parts I need, thank you very much!
Great build. Very inspiring. Im looking to do similar. Im stuggling to find the drive motors you used at the price you said but they look very good for traction as you mentioned. I predict I will have difficulties with the tight space in the steering area of the bruder volvo. I also want to try and make a hub adapter for the wheels to run rc bearings. Have you used the Mack alot? I really like you uploads. Thanks for sharing.
Great stuff, I laughed when you showed the soap dispenser, I used them on a couple of Mods and when cut back makes excellent suspension springs. I recently began using some parts from cheap 1/16 WPL Hobby trucks for a "World Peace Keepers" a toy conversion of a WZ 551 6x6 IFV and trying out on a Bruder MAN truck and trailer. Think your work is inspiring and the idea of your Bruder truck conversion is fantastic. At £50 for parts per toy, it is a realistic price to get into modding and look forward to your videos. The new "WPL" 2-speed gearboxes they have for "upgrades" are quite good and have some torque. Nice one.
Thank you for you kind comments! I was trying to avoid Rc coil over shock dampers & having to mount them to the aluminium tubes & these just happened to be in good supply in our house (my wife bought a few of these at Aldi, I'll have to swop over the pumps from the "empties" before she gets any of the ones I borrowed from out of the cupboard!😂). They are quite stiff, but seem to work OK - especially with a heavy load. I was trying to keep the cost of parts down for people, so that anyone can have a go if they fancy it without having to invest a lot. I agree that WPL stuff (and normal upgrades) are a pretty good source of inexpensive parts too - especially if you want powered wheels that steer. 🙂👍
@@RCModders Thanks for replying, it seems like you too like to play the "Aldi/LIDL soap dispenser appropriation game". I have to admit I have swapped a fresh "pump" for an altered one on a few occasions. I am awaiting a recall at the shops or a letter complaining about German inefficiencies in soap dispenser design from our house.LOL. Next thing we`ll see is an ingenious "springless" upgrade, all because of our covert thriftiness and invention. The last "mystery" domestic cleaning problem was when again ALDI/LIDL had a fine metal mesh cap over their pump spray toilet cleaners, unfortunately, they ended up re-designed!. Hhmm?!. All the best.
it does seem very crude but it works SO WELL!! I bet with those gear motors that the 1600mah pack lasts forever to! you have opened up more possibilities to rc some static models I have! ty!
Agree with the ‘crude’ point. The challenge here was to make a functional model from a toy using simple techniques and low cost parts. And you know what? It has already had more use than the £1000+ Tamiya truck that I built a few years ago & I could have a small fleet of Bruders for the price of that! If I were to install two £4 ESCs (one for each axle) it would run even better. I think I need to lower the front wheels in the build when I get round to this one, but that’s all I would change. 🙂👍
Popped a video up for you to see what i have done so far. Hope you enjoy, and thank you very much because your videos inspired me to make mine. Its alot of fun!
@@RCModders thank you. i have to size up a rear drive shaft. It would be cool to tow a trailer behind, with the bobcat i have coming. But also to be able to interchange the back between the dump too, we will see, fun options though.
Great mods!! Did you ever post the next parts to this one? Thanks! If not, could you please share links to the motors and ESC / other components used? Thanks!
This conversion was very much a “scratch build” using Meccano and things I had lying around in my shed at the time. So not great for parts listing. The new version of the big Bruder truck conversion - which I developed using the Mercedes half-pipe dumper truck - uses 3D printed parts that I designed and easy to find components (which can be easily sourced on Amazon or EBay). I’ll be doing a build series using this method and sharing all the 3D files and parts listings at some point. 👍😀
Excellent. Very happy to hear that you are finding them useful, this is the real reason that do them. Feel free to post links to any of your projects in any of comments sections on this channel. 🙂👍
Hi Tom just wondering if we’ll get some build videos for this conversion. Currently working in a similar one and I’ve gone with a similar motor option/design it’s good to see someone actually completing it.
You will! I have a lot of models to get through & am hoping to include a simple to install 3D printed parts version for all the big Bruder trucks in the line up. 😀👍
Good to see Pete is still out here, was getting worried 😁 Maybe one day I’ll Open the secret vault to all my Bruder/ ertl Rc conversions. More variety running model versions than I dare show on here 🤫 🕵️♂️
I have since developed a better solution - using 3D printed parts, which I have developed - for the entire Bruder truck series (Mack / Man / Scania etc) that is much easier to build. When I get to these, I will publish the parts so folks can download and print for free. I'm currently working through the smaller Bruders in the videos until I get to these. 😀👍
@@RCModders I've been waiting for a few months to show you how you managed with 3d printed parts. I always watch your video to see if you put the 3d parts.Thank you.Respect.
Thank you! That is very nice to hear. I've been deliberately working my way through a series of prototypes - as you may have seen on the other videos - in order to finesse the methods & techniques and to be honest learn more & try to get better at the conversions & making videos. I want to show people how to do the best conversions I can, as simply and cheaply as possible. I am almost ready to return to the big trucks - and will no doubt be incorporating 3D printed options to make them even easier - I need to finish the telehandler build before I start another build series. But be assured the big trucks are right up there on my list! Thank you again for watching my videos and your comment. 😀👍
Hey Tom. I have a whole list of them to do. Looks like skid loader build is next (see the poll on ruclips.net/user/lotus77scommunity). Then it is Mack/Scania time. I wanted to refine the design to make it easier for people & develop one or two 3D printed parts to make the build more straight forward and sourcing parts less of a hassle. Just finishing the revised Sprinter prototype first. Have you thought about joining our build forum yet (facebook.com/groups/313698865844090/?fref=nf)? 😀👍
Hi. I have been following your videos and I have the mac low loader. I am wondering when the " how to" video is coming to utube, as I am eager to get started on mine. Many thanks Dave.
Hi. I am finishing one last prototype before I get started on the builds. I gave myself the Christmas holidays to learn 3D printing and the CAD to design / slice parts. That will be the CAT loader. I’ve designed cylinders with built in limit switches that cost about £8 each (including speed controller and gearbox motor etc) to go on this. Future builds (after the Mack/Scania and skid loader) are likely to feature 3D printed parts, although I will do a full video on buying, setting up and using the inexpensive printer that I have opted for (Monoprice Delta mini) the builds on the channel. Within the next couple of weeks I hope to do the hauler build. I’ll probably use a Scania as a base, but they are pretty much the same (Mack will require less trimming of the wheel arches), I will cross reference between the two so that either can be build easily from the build video. In the mean time you might want to join the Facebook group that I mentioned in the last A60H video where you can ask any questions to get you started and share your learnings people doing similar things. 🙂👍
Thank you! I need to do more with the Bruder Macks. Just got a red one (with the crane on the back) and thinking that i might use this for my first Mack build video series! 😀👍
I can’t wait to see I have a question for u I used a qx-4 ( partner racing) rock crawler all in one esc on my mn-D90 but I’m having problems wit it where it will drive but it drives for a lil bit but then it’s like it’s struggling to move
hello mate, very innovative and budget oriented builds, inspiring! what happened to the rest of the Bruder truck build? I'm building one myself too I'm also a RUclipsr specialising in RC Tanks ;)
Too many parts to only be found in my shed. The revised truck conversion uses 3D parts that designed. Much better result and easier to replicate. I’ll be publishing the parts and links when I get round to doing that one. 😀👍
This is the REAL THING!! Using readily available materials turning a dead toy into something spectacular, instead of buying stuff ready online!!!! I have two boys and also converted some of their trucks to RC with whatever I can find laying around and some parts from Banggood, using arduino for radio controlled functions and so on. Keep creating and thank you for sharing with the rest of us!!!!
Hi I searched, the best place to look for these or similar would be at Mardave, the manufacturer (www.mardave.co.uk/) or look on Ebay, where I bought mine. In the update / build series, I'm probably going to make something available using 3D printing to make sourcing easier for this conversion. 😀👍
That's the best conversion ideea for these , I already got the motors , now only to find time for it Btw , is there a second video of the build process ?
Personally I would recommend WPL for the larger Bruder trucks - track not wide enough etc. Possibly OK for the Jeep Wrangler TJ (I' used WPL on this) and Mercedes Benz Sprinter. 😀👍
@@RCModders hi and good day .. I have the Bruder Mack truck and will love to do a conversion as you have done .. would you by chance like to share the 3D printed file with me. Thank you very much in advance.
Thank you for watching the video & your kind comments. I seem to have built up a small back log of Bruder build series video to do while I've been developing the various prototypes. This is definitely one of my favourites and is not only very inexpensive, but quite quick & easy to do. In the new year I'm going to start getting through the very detailed builds. 🙂👍
I think that I show it in the second video on the Mercedes Sprinter. Basically saw the axle somewhere towards the middle, put a metal nut on the plastic wheel shaft part of the wheel (5/8" I think on the Mack, M8 on the smaller vehicles), put in a vice & lever off carefully with a claw hammer. I found heating just made the tyres warp & shrivel! I'll be doing the detailed build in the next few weeks & will be sure to show this stage. 🙂👍
@@RCModders thank you very much! i will try, i have been working on one, a little different than yours. if it all goes well i will make a video on my channel, thanks again!
Hi 👋 from Whiting NJ USA Really like your vids , thank you for sharing. Was wondering if you made any updates on the Bruder Mack’s . I have two of them I’d like to do . Are you selling any 3D parts for this build . I’m interested if you are .
You are very welcome! I have now developed 3D printed parts for the trucks. I will be doing videos in due course. I would prefer to complete the videos before making available (as people wouldn't know what to do with them) . It shouldn't bee to long as I intend to get back into the videos very soon. 😉👍
Hey buddy. Glad to see that (on another video) you have got your 3D printer working!!! Still I'm waiting patiently on the second video on the Mack Granite !!!! I have now all parts collected for doing the Mack Granite conversion according the missing video. Please hurry!!! Not to get you I trouble ! I've found a tiny ups' in your video!!!; one off us 2 will have to calibrate the calipe!!! the nut you are using on top of the plastic on the wheels is NOT M6 but M8!!!!! The axle's on a Bruder is 6mm plus 1mm plastic all around the axle = 8mm (7,8to 7,9/8 mm). Just to let you know. Othwise ceep up the good explanations and good work. Regards Henrik
Yes you are right on the nut size, sorry about that! 😊 The 3D printing thing really opens up the builds for people without a full workshop or much experience of fabrication. I will get back round to all of the builds that I 'owe' people - I promise - I just wanted to build up a little portfolio of prototypes & develop a little more experience & skill first. I think that the truck will probably do built 2 ways - with and without 3D printed parts, I start with version just using fabrication. The next build will be the tele-handler, then I will go back and make some of the others - including the trucks. 😁👍
Hello. I do not currently build models to sell. My RUclips videos are intended to show people how to do this for themselves. Thank you for your question. 😀👍
I have Huapeng semi truck rc. I want to upgrade the wheels and tires on it. But am having trouble finding the right ones. The rear drive motors have 5mm hex and the front wheels are pressed on with a pin. Any input is greatly appreciated.
not bad but i feel you are selling it short using the stock wheels and tires. for one they are ugly as sin and not realistic in many ways. veroma/afv/wedico to name a few have many options for that scale that are worth adapting. sure, it will cost more than the whole project itself but this is not hobby grade with those wonky stockers. and no bearings on the front? you are just rotating the wheels onto the spindle rods. nein!
Hi I think that you make some fair points. With the Bruder conversions I am deliberately trying to keep the build very inexpensive and actually maintain the original Bruder look. For what they are, Bruder wheels/tyres work a lot better than I thought they would. I know that i could go the whole hog and use hobby grade wheels / tyres / axles / transmission. I do have a fully upgraded Tamiya Scania with infrared link to the trailers etc - but to be honest the Bruders get a lot more use. Plus I can afford to build a fleet of Bruders which I could never do with premium 1:14 scale model kits. Thank you for watching the & taking the time to comment on it.😀👍
Right if you are going for a fleet it makes no sense. But for the front wheels, you can use a headed pin, stick it between some bearings and mount the wheel to that with a set screw (like you did the rears). this way the pin spins in the bearings, and not the wheel on the pin. ive used this myself and is way better, especially if you put any weight on it. Great for unpowered axles.
Good thinking. I'm planning to do the Mack build videos using custom 3D printed parts that I plan to design. Should be easy to put a couple of ball races in each steering block. 😀👍
is the build video ever going to happen , i cant find it anywhere, really want to see the work
I bought my son the bruder lorry with the CAT bulldozer on the back after watching this vid you’ve inspired me to finally have a go at converting both to rc
Excellent video
Great. Best of luck! 😀👍
Geared motors... THANK YOU ! I couldn't figure out driveshafts driven axles outside of the typical oversized "rock crawler" units. Brilliant, cheers
Good works bro from turkey 🇹🇷
Thank you 🙏🏻
Man thats awesome. I grew up on these trucks and I still have quite a few of them around
Thank you 🙏🏻
Nice build
Thank you 🙏
Very ingenious method of mounting the motors and making suspension movement! While some guys might scoff at the low-tech involved vs their 'scale' conversions of a Bruder, those guys are also using 1/14 wheels/tires which are visually too large for a Bruder truck. Nice to see the Bruder wheels have sufficient traction, that was always a question of mine.
Brilliant build mate! Very clever and grassroots. This is exactly what I was looking for. I have seen all of the Tamiya based bruder conversions but having several tamiyas already I'm very much looking for a budget way to build up my fleet in the future. Thank you! Also subscribed!
Thank you. Really appreciate that you get precisely where I am coming from on these builds. I've got a bells and whistles Tamiya Scania hauler, but I don't really use it. For me the Bruders need to look like the original toys, work well enough and be easy to convert & cost very little to do! 😀👍
I like this format, with a glimpse of the finished truck spurring all sorts of questions in the viewer´s mind. Kudos for using soap-pump return springs for your suspension : )
I shall watch this series avidly.
Thank you. As you know, I usually film while I'm working out how to do the model. As I am probably going to do a few using these principles & I really wanted something easy for people to replicate (or improve upon) I thought that I would do this one the other way round. Its always fun when you can find a use for an everyday item that is usually thrown away! 🙂👍
Thank you for your video it is very helpful I had started to build one a while back but couldn't get the rear end together thank you so much
You are welcome! 🙂👍
thanks for the ideas! I managed to make it almost identical! My baby is super happy! Thanks!
You are most welcome! 😀👍
Thank you for sharing this , looking forward to the next video in this series.
My pleasure! I'm looking forward to doing the build. I have a feeling that it might well have a Scania R series cab - as I love the detail in these. 🙂👍
RC Modders I have 2 bruder Mack dump trucks I’d like to convert
@@tomweber8729 I did do a dump truck a few years ago using Meccano mechanics (it appears in a few of the "Hobby engine" videos) - when I do another I'll probably want to find a way to make the lift move a little quicker. 🙂👍
RC Modders I’ll look into this video also thank you
Awsome video.Looking forward to the how to series.
Thank you! I was pleased how it turned out & I'm glad to say that (for once) I was able to plan, film, edit & upload all in the same day. I was quite lucky with sunshine too - as it turned dark rained for the rest of the day when I was going to this yesterday. 🙂👍
Thank you for your video I was able to build the rear end of my dump truck. I had to use 3/4 PVC and cut 1/8 out of it to make the motor holder because could not find the kind you have . But follow everything else and I am happy with it . I will text you with a part list I use from Lowe's store. Sorry for the long text message. Your friend Darrin
Sounds great. Are you going to make a video? 🙂👍
@@RCModders yes I will look into doing it today. Thank you. I need to add speed control I have the 75 to 1 gear motors.
i cannot wait to see these unfold! I have been out for a while after my appendix surgery, and started watching construction videos from Germany and Austria to pass the time. I am slowly getting into the world of construction RC, I have a Huina 580, A Magom Mini cat, and want to try and get the D5 Bruder dozer coming in the next short while. Long story short i have been watching your videos in awe, it is amazing what you can do. I do want to make the dump truck though. So i am excited to learn and see. I love Rcing, but must admit i really am not very aware of the electronics in these conversions. But i will be very proud if i can make it move and dump. Thank you very much for these. im stuck like glue on these, so awesome!
Thank you so much for your kinds comments! 🙂 I've been at the the Bruder toys in earnest for about 3 months now & its amazing what you learn just by having a go at it - with a little bit of research and quite a bit of just thinking about it. I suspect that the easiest place to start with these is probably going to be truck (lots of room & quite simple), the lift on the tipper isn't too difficult either. I'm sure that I'll be doing step by step guides on all this soon. Good luck with your recovery. By the way I love the rock crawling course you have put together use on your RUclips channel! 🙂👍
@@RCModders for sure, I have been bouncing some ideas back and forth with my dad, because he is also big into model building, and wiring, mostly in airplanes and boats, so i am lucky to be able to ask him questions, and also email him my schematics on how i think it should all be wired together. Glad you liked the rock crawler course, it used to be about 4 times bigger than that. the very first video i have on my channel shows it best. My new track will be a dry set up in the garage for all these new toys. It will be nice to build one a lot less labor intensive. My back is not liking to move all that rock around anymore. Thanks again. i am staying tuned!
Please make a list on all the parts you need because I really want to custom build this but u didn’t make build vids so I don’t really know what parts I need, thank you very much!
Too many parts just in my shed. I’ll be going 3D printed version - with free downloads and links - when I do this one. 😀👍
Great build. Very inspiring. Im looking to do similar.
Im stuggling to find the drive motors you used at the price you said but they look very good for traction as you mentioned. I predict I will have difficulties with the tight space in the steering area of the bruder volvo.
I also want to try and make a hub adapter for the wheels to run rc bearings. Have you used the Mack alot?
I really like you uploads. Thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome 🙏🏻
Great work! Simple yet effective. Thanks for sharing
You are welcome🙂👍
Hi great job, is the chassis on the mack truck the same as the scania
Thanks
No. Mack is longer. But similar to convert.
do you have any of the build videos yet? Just bought the Bruder truck you show...
Not yet. But when I do it will use 3D printed parts - easier to replicate and much better (suspension etc).
Great stuff, I laughed when you showed the soap dispenser, I used them on a couple of Mods and when cut back makes excellent suspension springs. I recently began using some parts from cheap 1/16 WPL Hobby trucks for a "World Peace Keepers" a toy conversion of a WZ 551 6x6 IFV and trying out on a Bruder MAN truck and trailer. Think your work is inspiring and the idea of your Bruder truck conversion is fantastic. At £50 for parts per toy, it is a realistic price to get into modding and look forward to your videos. The new "WPL" 2-speed gearboxes they have for "upgrades" are quite good and have some torque. Nice one.
Thank you for you kind comments! I was trying to avoid Rc coil over shock dampers & having to mount them to the aluminium tubes & these just happened to be in good supply in our house (my wife bought a few of these at Aldi, I'll have to swop over the pumps from the "empties" before she gets any of the ones I borrowed from out of the cupboard!😂). They are quite stiff, but seem to work OK - especially with a heavy load. I was trying to keep the cost of parts down for people, so that anyone can have a go if they fancy it without having to invest a lot. I agree that WPL stuff (and normal upgrades) are a pretty good source of inexpensive parts too - especially if you want powered wheels that steer. 🙂👍
@@RCModders Thanks for replying, it seems like you too like to play the "Aldi/LIDL soap dispenser appropriation game". I have to admit I have swapped a fresh "pump" for an altered one on a few occasions. I am awaiting a recall at the shops or a letter complaining about German inefficiencies in soap dispenser design from our house.LOL.
Next thing we`ll see is an ingenious "springless" upgrade, all because of our covert thriftiness and invention. The last "mystery" domestic cleaning problem was when again ALDI/LIDL had a fine metal mesh cap over their pump spray toilet cleaners, unfortunately, they ended up re-designed!. Hhmm?!. All the best.
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I also have used WPL diffs and gearbox for conversions, fit perfectly into Bruder or Dickie frames. Really work the trick
it does seem very crude but it works SO WELL!! I bet with those gear motors that the 1600mah pack lasts forever to! you have opened up more possibilities to rc some static models I have! ty!
Agree with the ‘crude’ point. The challenge here was to make a functional model from a toy using simple techniques and low cost parts. And you know what? It has already had more use than the £1000+ Tamiya truck that I built a few years ago & I could have a small fleet of Bruders for the price of that! If I were to install two £4 ESCs (one for each axle) it would run even better. I think I need to lower the front wheels in the build when I get round to this one, but that’s all I would change. 🙂👍
Very well done sir, I love it! Off to eBay to go Bruder shopping!
Most excellent! Have fun! 🙂👍
Popped a video up for you to see what i have done so far. Hope you enjoy, and thank you very much because your videos inspired me to make mine. Its alot of fun!
Looks like it is coming along really nicely - keep up the good work! 🙂👍
@@RCModders thank you. i have to size up a rear drive shaft. It would be cool to tow a trailer behind, with the bobcat i have coming. But also to be able to interchange the back between the dump too, we will see, fun options though.
Great mods!! Did you ever post the next parts to this one? Thanks!
If not, could you please share links to the motors and ESC / other components used? Thanks!
This conversion was very much a “scratch build” using Meccano and things I had lying around in my shed at the time. So not great for parts listing. The new version of the big Bruder truck conversion - which I developed using the Mercedes half-pipe dumper truck - uses 3D printed parts that I designed and easy to find components (which can be easily sourced on Amazon or EBay). I’ll be doing a build series using this method and sharing all the 3D files and parts listings at some point. 👍😀
Really like your videos mate! And they are helping me to convert some of my Bruder models. Thanks :)
Excellent. Very happy to hear that you are finding them useful, this is the real reason that do them. Feel free to post links to any of your projects in any of comments sections on this channel. 🙂👍
So clever. I'm so looking fwd to the "how to" video for modding this model...hope its soon.
When this video comes, it will prob be using 3D printed parts that I have designed - however these will be free to download. 😀👍
Hi Tom just wondering if we’ll get some build videos for this conversion. Currently working in a similar one and I’ve gone with a similar motor option/design it’s good to see someone actually completing it.
You will! I have a lot of models to get through & am hoping to include a simple to install 3D printed parts version for all the big Bruder trucks in the line up. 😀👍
Good to see Pete is still out here, was getting worried 😁 Maybe one day I’ll Open the secret vault to all my Bruder/ ertl Rc conversions. More variety running model versions than I dare show on here 🤫 🕵️♂️
ThatsMyRc why?
amazing, youve inspired me to try one of these conversions!
Fantastic. That's why I make these videos! 😀👍
@@RCModders When you bustin out the rest of the build series on the mack?
Brilliant and inspiring build. do you have a link to the geared Motors in the UK?
I used 25mm 6v 200rpm geared motors in this. You will probably want to shop around. Here is the spec : amzn.to/2JzGjMV. 😀👍
Really wanting to do this, have you made the follow up videos of converting the trucks?
I have since developed a better solution - using 3D printed parts, which I have developed - for the entire Bruder truck series (Mack / Man / Scania etc) that is much easier to build. When I get to these, I will publish the parts so folks can download and print for free. I'm currently working through the smaller Bruders in the videos until I get to these. 😀👍
@@RCModders I've been waiting for a few months to show you how you managed with 3d printed parts. I always watch your video to see if you put the 3d parts.Thank you.Respect.
When are you making the video on the build :) I love you’re work it’s inspiring me to make one
Thank you! That is very nice to hear. I've been deliberately working my way through a series of prototypes - as you may have seen on the other videos - in order to finesse the methods & techniques and to be honest learn more & try to get better at the conversions & making videos. I want to show people how to do the best conversions I can, as simply and cheaply as possible. I am almost ready to return to the big trucks - and will no doubt be incorporating 3D printed options to make them even easier - I need to finish the telehandler build before I start another build series. But be assured the big trucks are right up there on my list! Thank you again for watching my videos and your comment. 😀👍
hi Tom here,hope your well. was wondering ,any update vids on bruder mack build ?
Hey Tom. I have a whole list of them to do. Looks like skid loader build is next (see the poll on ruclips.net/user/lotus77scommunity). Then it is Mack/Scania time. I wanted to refine the design to make it easier for people & develop one or two 3D printed parts to make the build more straight forward and sourcing parts less of a hassle. Just finishing the revised Sprinter prototype first. Have you thought about joining our build forum yet (facebook.com/groups/313698865844090/?fref=nf)? 😀👍
Hi. I have been following your videos and I have the mac low loader. I am wondering when the " how to" video is coming to utube, as I am eager to get started on mine.
Many thanks
Dave.
Hi. I am finishing one last prototype before I get started on the builds. I gave myself the Christmas holidays to learn 3D printing and the CAD to design / slice parts. That will be the CAT loader. I’ve designed cylinders with built in limit switches that cost about £8 each (including speed controller and gearbox motor etc) to go on this. Future builds (after the Mack/Scania and skid loader) are likely to feature 3D printed parts, although I will do a full video on buying, setting up and using the inexpensive printer that I have opted for (Monoprice Delta mini) the builds on the channel. Within the next couple of weeks I hope to do the hauler build. I’ll probably use a Scania as a base, but they are pretty much the same (Mack will require less trimming of the wheel arches), I will cross reference between the two so that either can be build easily from the build video. In the mean time you might want to join the Facebook group that I mentioned in the last A60H video where you can ask any questions to get you started and share your learnings people doing similar things. 🙂👍
@@RCModders many thanks for your speedy reply.
I am looking forward to seeing the truck build.
Dats a dope rig
Thank you! I need to do more with the Bruder Macks. Just got a red one (with the crane on the back) and thinking that i might use this for my first Mack build video series! 😀👍
I can’t wait to see I have a question for u I used a qx-4 ( partner racing) rock crawler all in one esc on my mn-D90 but I’m having problems wit it where it will drive but it drives for a lil bit but then it’s like it’s struggling to move
hello mate, very innovative and budget oriented builds, inspiring!
what happened to the rest of the Bruder truck build?
I'm building one myself too
I'm also a RUclipsr specialising in RC Tanks ;)
Too many parts to only be found in my shed. The revised truck conversion uses 3D parts that designed. Much better result and easier to replicate. I’ll be publishing the parts and links when I get round to doing that one. 😀👍
This is the REAL THING!! Using readily available materials turning a dead toy into something spectacular, instead of buying stuff ready online!!!! I have two boys and also converted some of their trucks to RC with whatever I can find laying around and some parts from Banggood, using arduino for radio controlled functions and so on. Keep creating and thank you for sharing with the rest of us!!!!
Thank you (sorry for the very long delay!) 😀👍
Is there anyway you could provide a link to the steering knuckles you used ? I’m having a hard time finding them !
Hi I searched, the best place to look for these or similar would be at Mardave, the manufacturer (www.mardave.co.uk/) or look on Ebay, where I bought mine. In the update / build series, I'm probably going to make something available using 3D printing to make sourcing easier for this conversion. 😀👍
That's the best conversion ideea for these , I already got the motors , now only to find time for it
Btw , is there a second video of the build process ?
i asking if possible to use wpl part for converting a bruder truck?
Personally I would recommend WPL for the larger Bruder trucks - track not wide enough etc. Possibly OK for the Jeep Wrangler TJ (I' used WPL on this) and Mercedes Benz Sprinter. 😀👍
Easy way is to add wpl axles and shaft kit ( cut and glue in truck}. I have done many vehicle with scale looks.
Do you have a parts list?
I will have when I revisit this. Although I'll prob design 3D printed parts that I'll make free for people to download and use. 😀👍
@@RCModders hi and good day .. I have the Bruder Mack truck and will love to do a conversion as you have done .. would you by chance like to share the 3D printed file with me. Thank you very much in advance.
@@smithbayca1 hi happy to keep in contact via rcmodders@icloud.com. And share a link to the parts when they are ready to share.
Excellent and ingenious! 👍
Thank you for watching the video & your kind comments. I seem to have built up a small back log of Bruder build series video to do while I've been developing the various prototypes. This is definitely one of my favourites and is not only very inexpensive, but quite quick & easy to do. In the new year I'm going to start getting through the very detailed builds. 🙂👍
thanks for the detailed video!👍
No problem!. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂👍
Can you do the orange garbage truck
At some point, I expect. It is one of the few trucks I haven't got.
could you give an insight on how you got the wheels off the metal rod axles, man are they on there good.
I think that I show it in the second video on the Mercedes Sprinter. Basically saw the axle somewhere towards the middle, put a metal nut on the plastic wheel shaft part of the wheel (5/8" I think on the Mack, M8 on the smaller vehicles), put in a vice & lever off carefully with a claw hammer. I found heating just made the tyres warp & shrivel! I'll be doing the detailed build in the next few weeks & will be sure to show this stage. 🙂👍
@@RCModders thank you very much! i will try, i have been working on one, a little different than yours. if it all goes well i will make a video on my channel, thanks again!
Nikki Sticks No problem! 🙂👍
Love it !! When can we expect the next video ?
I have a suggestion : NONE....Your Builds are Awesome !!!
😂😂😂 Thank you! 😁👍
Hi 👋 from Whiting NJ USA
Really like your vids , thank you for sharing. Was wondering if you made any updates on the Bruder Mack’s . I have two of them I’d like to do . Are you selling any 3D parts for this build . I’m interested if you are .
You are very welcome! I have now developed 3D printed parts for the trucks. I will be doing videos in due course. I would prefer to complete the videos before making available (as people wouldn't know what to do with them) . It shouldn't bee to long as I intend to get back into the videos very soon. 😉👍
hi, can you tell me the name of the engine? where did you buy it?
Hey buddy. Glad to see that (on another video) you have got your 3D printer working!!! Still I'm waiting patiently on the second video on the Mack Granite !!!! I have now all parts collected for doing the Mack Granite conversion according the missing video. Please hurry!!! Not to get you I trouble ! I've found a tiny ups' in your video!!!; one off us 2 will have to calibrate the calipe!!! the nut you are using on top of the plastic on the wheels is NOT M6 but M8!!!!! The axle's on a Bruder is 6mm plus 1mm plastic all around the axle = 8mm (7,8to 7,9/8 mm). Just to let you know. Othwise ceep up the good explanations and good work.
Regards Henrik
Yes you are right on the nut size, sorry about that! 😊 The 3D printing thing really opens up the builds for people without a full workshop or much experience of fabrication. I will get back round to all of the builds that I 'owe' people - I promise - I just wanted to build up a little portfolio of prototypes & develop a little more experience & skill first. I think that the truck will probably do built 2 ways - with and without 3D printed parts, I start with version just using fabrication. The next build will be the tele-handler, then I will go back and make some of the others - including the trucks. 😁👍
What is rpm and motor ???
Hi these are 200 rpm 6v 25 mm motors. Like this: amzn.to/2DifFIa
do you no a web so i can buy it
Hello. I do not currently build models to sell. My RUclips videos are intended to show people how to do this for themselves. Thank you for your question. 😀👍
I need a MACK. 🐶
Only one? 😁👍
I post the video but still have work to do on it
I saw. Its coming along nicely! Keep up the great work! 🙂👍
is there anyone who can help me with a link to mardave v12 steering knuckles
These would probably do the job: www.mardave.co.uk/component/virtuemart/all-parts/494-detail?Itemid=0
😀👍
Hiya man I've just been on ebay looking for 200 rpm 6V 3.5W DC motor 25g a370 London £8.27 free p+p is this the motors you use thank you. Peter
I have Huapeng semi truck rc. I want to upgrade the wheels and tires on it. But am having trouble finding the right ones. The rear drive motors have 5mm hex and the front wheels are pressed on with a pin. Any input is greatly appreciated.
not bad but i feel you are selling it short using the stock wheels and tires. for one they are ugly as sin and not realistic in many ways. veroma/afv/wedico to name a few have many options for that scale that are worth adapting. sure, it will cost more than the whole project itself but this is not hobby grade with those wonky stockers. and no bearings on the front? you are just rotating the wheels onto the spindle rods. nein!
Hi I think that you make some fair points. With the Bruder conversions I am deliberately trying to keep the build very inexpensive and actually maintain the original Bruder look. For what they are, Bruder wheels/tyres work a lot better than I thought they would. I know that i could go the whole hog and use hobby grade wheels / tyres / axles / transmission. I do have a fully upgraded Tamiya Scania with infrared link to the trailers etc - but to be honest the Bruders get a lot more use. Plus I can afford to build a fleet of Bruders which I could never do with premium 1:14 scale model kits. Thank you for watching the & taking the time to comment on it.😀👍
Right if you are going for a fleet it makes no sense. But for the front wheels, you can use a headed pin, stick it between some bearings and mount the wheel to that with a set screw (like you did the rears). this way the pin spins in the bearings, and not the wheel on the pin. ive used this myself and is way better, especially if you put any weight on it. Great for unpowered axles.
Good thinking. I'm planning to do the Mack build videos using custom 3D printed parts that I plan to design. Should be easy to put a couple of ball races in each steering block. 😀👍