hachette nitro monster truck model

[Guest]

thanks for the help dynamite. i'll let my mate know everythings ok as he's building the truck to. got part 55 today so i can get everything built up to date now. i'll be visiting here regular, more than likely, just to pick everyones brains

steve

[Guest]

Mags 50,51 Arrived!!!!!!!!

Hi,

WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO I have my missing magazines can start building the engine and get it on the model. Nice to see a some else in here. the more the merrier will post some more pictures when the engines in.

[dynamite25]

Well Glen i got mine today aswell as this weeks issue so i should be starting it soon i hope.

[Guest]

hey im having trouble with the engin on my NMT wen i pull the starter the fly wheel seems to go the wrong way

YYY???? is this happening to me

[dynamite25]

The flywheel will be turning clockwise looking from the back of the engine and anti-clockwise from the front of the engine.

[Guest]

Hi people,im new to this site but im currently running a complete Thunder Tiger SSK.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

My email address is snoop69@ntlworld.com

From my experiences you will also need to invest the following :-

Failsafe - i use a GWS

Carb return spring - mine has been trashed twice due to the batteries failing with a w.o.t.

Avoid the Jaguar radio gear that comes supplied with RTR Thunder Tigers - its rubbish!

Make sure all your grub screws are Loctited with the blue one.

Put a fuel tank protector between the clutch bell & tank - i punctured one recently during a head on with a fence (should of had a carb spring)!

Parts can be found at mad4motorsport.com they live on the Isle Of Wight.I think he charges about £3.00 for postage but my parents live near so let me know & can get them for you at a more realistic price.

If you need anymore info or help let me know.

[Guest]

Hey i have no oil to put on the air filter on my NMT is there any other oil that i can use for it

i was filling up the shocks on my NMT a day ago and i ran out after filling the front shocks so that has come to a stand still until i go and get more tomorrow

[Guest]

My Truck is almost complete...Just need rear mountings,and bodyshell..

I decided to contact my local model shop and get some fuel info..

Got told best fuel to use for this type of truck is "Tornado"

Tornado Model Engine Fuel and has to be 20% Nitro..

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I personally think everyone should complain to hachette..The so called Glowplug starter (what u get with ur controller set) is a waste of time and might aswell go in the bin...Cos this starter will not fireup ur truck..After half hour of trying to startup the truck and found out that the so called glowplug starter wasn't even making the glowplug glow..(a descent starter will make the coil of the glowplug glow bright red)

I have gone out and purchased a glowplug starter (ni-cd battery style)

and my truck fired up after about 5 minutes..Only problem have found is that u haven't got no prime the carb facility(most cars/trucks have a little button u pump on the fuel tank to allow fuel to get into the carb easier)

I can prime it by taking the pipe that goes into exhaust and blow until u see enough fuel in the carb (with air-filter off)..

Truck fires up everytime and does go well..

If anyone does follow this make sure that u don't run the truck in full throttle..I left the truck running in tickover with full tank of fuel.Once ran out i refuelled and only used half throttle for another tank full..

That should be plenty for the engine to bed in...

I hope this has helped people..

PS regarding oil for Air Filter u don't need to use any!

[Guest]

you should heat cycle your engine to break it in

its the best way to breask your engine in

fill it up fire it up and drive about at half throttle for 2 mins stop it and let it cool down completely with the piston bottom dead centre and repeat about 6 times

then your engine is heat cycled

[Guest]

I have just recieved my last edition (issue 70)and hackette now decided to come up with a new idea on the monster truck..

Order 17 issues to get Twin-speed transmission,racing clutch,aluminium chassis spine,4mm steel drive shafts,reinforced aluminium steering arms..

i personally want to see if i can get these parts somewhere else cos u r going to buy over the odds for it..

[dynamite25]

The upgrades they are doing for the truck they will cost £101.83 for all 17 issues which i am going to carry on getting every week till issue 87.

[Guest]

i would personally contact http://mad4motorsport.com for upgrade parts..

I phoned them up and i can save myself about £60 from them..You don't get a discount from hachette and you don't need the magazines to put them parts together cos it's basicly the same what you have done before..

The upgrade isn't really a upgraded,it's just version 2 of the ssk truck which came out..Hachette have decided to get the extra parts and use them for a upgrade..

I wouldn't get no-more stuff from hachette or thunder tiger in the truck range cos i don't think build quality is that good..I've had to replace the clutch bell race bearing after 3 use's of the truck (cos the race bearing failed on it)and i'm now using a 14 tooth clutch bell kit..less accelarationbut more top-end and seems alot better for the truck...

Hachette's after sale is very bad and poor communation when you use there call centre..

I hope no-else has the problems i've experienced with them..

[dynamite25]

So your saying you can get all the parts for £41 to upgrade the truck to V2 Spec,thats abit hard to believe as all 17 issues only come to £101.83 and thats all the V2 spec parts.

[Guest]

Got to admit had no complaints when i phoned hachette about replacing faulty engine mount. new part arrived in less than 2 weeks. threw a wobbler over weekend and have wrecked pull start (stupid boy). i'm not going for upgrade as i don't think it's worth paying out the extra cash for what i'll be using it for. still waiting for part 68 (got 69 & 70) to arrive at shop.

[dynamite25]

Your best off upgrading the self lubricating bearings in the hubs to ballraces to help the truck to run better atleast.I've got all 70 issues but is still in box till i decide to build it.

I'll be getting the upgrades because i have bought parts so i can convert the truck into a rally car when i want to so the upgrades will come in handy to give better top speed and smoother running.