Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Other Hobbies and Interests => Topic started by: ben hall on November 18, 2010, 03:36:51 pm
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how many people on this fourm have tanks
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I and the kids have 3 heng long tanks
There are several others as well
If you search the forum there has been several topics about these and other rc tanks
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I have Heng Long Leopard, something called a 'Type 90' and one of those amphibious things with the folding wheels.... it sank on it's first outing! >:-o
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the one i have is a henlong walker bulldog but have spent 50-60 quid detailing weathering and re painting
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Ive a henlong Tiger tank.Theres many upgrades avaliable.Metal Tracks Sprockets.Better gearboxes etc.Henlong are evolving all
the time.Still not as good as tamaya. But getting their.John
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I have Heng Long Leopard, something called a 'Type 90' and one of those amphibious things with the folding wheels.... it sank on it's first outing! >:-o
only you Martin
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I have the Heng Long Panther, metal gearbox and tracks. :-)
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Hi I have 25 tanks in 1/16th scale and will someone get onto to wuillie and get him to clear out his inbox please hows a man suppopsed to send him
information when he cant get messages as his inbox is full.. anyhow Benhall I loves me tanks and I defy anyone who owns one to say they dont get
enjoyment out of even just lookin at em never mind using them
I have 3 bulldogs also and I reckon there are neat
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I have a Pershing, bog standard apart from painting and adding boxes and bits. I have " Battles" with a neighbour who has a Panther. With the soft air cannons.As they aren't Masterpieces and the guns do relatively no damage it is an amuseing way of spending half an hour or so! Great fun!! Who says men grow up!!??
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Sounds really good Nordsee I wish I had pleasant neighbours but alas no.. I just got in a Panther G and done it up with the rust effect. Looks good too. Only thing is its got anR2D2 on the top where the driver should be and just doesnt look right...
give me the old shootin pellets and paint bombs they look good on a hit. Havent tried R2D2 yet but suppose will do it Havent tried the IR yet and wont know how it works as none around here has one that I know of so if I get killed I wont know will I. Isnt the tank supposed to do funny things when its hit???
Cheers :-))
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Hi,
I have some Tamiya 1/16 tanks and also a Sanko 1/10 sclae nitro tank that I have being doing up, based on the Japanese T-74, here's a pic of it:
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll307/getemuphigh/Sankyo%20T-74%20RC%20Nitro%20Tank/SSL25423.jpg)
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Love the Colour scheme and also the sub noses for effect haha. No keep up the great work should be a terrific
model when she is finished :-))
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looks interesting can you give more information/website?
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looks interesting can you give more information/website?
Yes,
Here is the web site, Tokyo Hobbies in Japan:
http://www.tokyo-hobbies.com/sankyo.html
The T-74 can be electric or gas nitro engine powered.
They also do a King Tiger.
I got mine 2nd hand so I have been repairing, painting and and cleaning it.
It has a nitro O.S. FS (four stroke) engine fitted.
Here are 2 more pictures:
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll307/getemuphigh/Sankyo%20T-74%20RC%20Nitro%20Tank/SSL25416.jpg)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll307/getemuphigh/Sankyo%20T-74%20RC%20Nitro%20Tank/SSL25388.jpg)
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Sounds really good Nordsee I wish I had pleasant neighbours but alas no.. I just got in a Panther G and done it up with the rust effect. Looks good too. Only thing is its got anR2D2 on the top where the driver should be and just doesnt look right...
give me the old shootin pellets and paint bombs they look good on a hit. Havent tried R2D2 yet but suppose will do it Havent tried the IR yet and wont know how it works as none around here has one that I know of so if I get killed I wont know will I. Isnt the tank supposed to do funny things when its hit???
Cheers :-))
First hit it rattles and the R2D2 glows, Second hit is a "Kill" and everything stops for 20 seconds or so.
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I have Heng Long Leopard, something called a 'Type 90' and one of those amphibious things with the folding wheels.... it sank on it's first outing! >:-o
I took mine to pieces and sealed the casing with vasaline , water still gets in, but a lot slower .. :}
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i lost the gunbarrel and the second smoke unit went boom and i lost tank guy and mg browning
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my fellow members say its very good its got sand bags fire extingushers it was heavily painted sanded and then dry brushed with some watered down white spirit to take excess paint off
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Hello fellow tankies well I havent been on the forum for a while so much has happened
I found out about that R2D2 and tks for how it works. gun barrel recoils light flashing etc not bad.
Since I spoke last have added a Tiger to the collection but have left it in an as is condition like it came out of the factory, plus have some figs and the good old leader of the third reich onboard. Idea is when you look at it, it's supposed to represent a fresh tank coming out of the factory and being presented to the german people by Herr Hitler. will post a pikke when I get new batteries for the camera, another I found when I went to take some pikkies for the forum.
Im also doing 2 Panzers of the earlier types one in Afrika Corps and 1 in Normal grey colours.
Just waiting for various crew figures to arrive and also some US Command Figures have been ordered and are also on the way.
These will be going into 2 Bulldogs 1 done in winter cammo and the other in Cammo used in Vietnam.
Tell you what I am having great trouble finding some Russian Crew members, anyone know of any place I can get them please.
Hope everyone is aok and yes I miss my Wuillie has anyone heard from him???
Chris :-))
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Couple of Russian figures here.
http://www.tankzone.co.uk/cart/16_figures.htm
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I have been playing with 1/6 scale tanks for about 6 years now.
Ive tried to "doit all myself" and with the cost of casting tracks and milling sprockets and road wheels for a Challenger 1i could have nearly bought another house !
I now stick with modified Mark 1 Tanks products. ( about half the price of doing it myself)
website if you are interested is http://www.mark-1-tank.co.uk/
its all good fun.
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hi just ordered a high intensity flash unit for the end of my gun barrel does any one know if you can get a gun barrel recoil for walker bulldog by henlong
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I have been playing with 1/6 scale tanks for about 6 years now.
Ive tried to "doit all myself" and with the cost of casting tracks and milling sprockets and road wheels for a Challenger 1i could have nearly bought another house !
I now stick with modified Mark 1 Tanks products. ( about half the price of doing it myself)
website if you are interested is http://www.mark-1-tank.co.uk/
its all good fun.
i saw this when i was looking for 1/16 th figs plus xtra detail's
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hi just ordered a high intensity flash unit for the end of my gun barrel does any one know if you can get a gun barrel recoil for walker bulldog by henlong
They do a metal barrel [not for BBs] and it doesnt recoil.
http://www.tankzone.co.uk/cart/hl_m41a3.htm
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Hi Ben re your question on recoil barrel. I don't know if it would do the job but I bought the latest Heng Long Panther G and that has a recoiling barrel, perhaps you could use the basics and do a few mods on your Bulldog, Just a thought as they must have spare parts for the beastie and you could have a look at that barrel setup
chris :-))
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Sorry Ben I missed a bit out, that is the Henglong Ir Panther G they do have an airsoft also ok mate.
Chris :-))
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the way the bull dog is set out (as i took the turret of to solder a broken a connection) i dont think it would be possible also i think im write in saying the model with recoil is a fixed turret it mite not work i could just buy the model you spoke of but i have no money
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Hello Ben, No the tank has a fully revolving turret like the other models, Yes shame things do cost money dont they unfortunately, I dont have any spare parts to assist you either, it was just that I was thinking you could have used the Bulldogs front covers and Barrel but used the G workings anyhow good luck with it, I found out as this Panther G is the first IR tank I have, that it looks very effective with the barrel recoiling and the big flash at the end of the barrel looks great too.
Wish I could help out more mate Sorry, if I think of anything will let you know, perhaps some of the boys out there might have some advice or a spare setup they can sell cheap or dont use.
Chris :-))
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ONE CAN ONLY HOPE
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this is my latest project 16th t55.
rshermanking
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Very nice model mate and keep up the good work, Just get a Russkie decent crew and an air recognition flag and will start to really look the part.
Chris :-))
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i will try to get some pics of mine up
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Mine.
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Tanks/DSCF00202.jpg)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Tanks/DSCF0021.jpg)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Tanks/DSCF0022.jpg)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Tanks/p3d.jpg)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Tanks/p3b.jpg)
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/Tanks/p3a.jpg)
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are they hen long or tamiya they look tamiya quality
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Heng Long
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Sorry bout that didnt think they went through. these are just a couple out of the collection. The Bulldog tank is featured in a book of short stories about a tank called Blue Suede Shoes and her crew of 3. The Tank you see is called in the book Tiger 10 and is another Tank in the Squadron with Blue Suede Shoes.
Book is being published now in New York and waiting book cover designs to be sent to me now, I didnt like the first couple they sent me.
The Sherman is one that Helped the British at Normandy in 1944 hence the Union Jack.
Chris :-))
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Here is a better view I hope of the Sherman cant really see too much in that other one,
Chris :-))
(http://s3.postimage.org/1vx57u0jo/ram3837.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1vx57u0jo/)
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(http://s2.postimage.org/zqv84vms/DSCF0078.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/zqv84vms/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/zqyj7kmc/DSCF0091.jpg)
A couple of pictures of my T34/85, modified from a Wasan model, with Mtroniks speedos and Tank Mixer, plus JJC sound unit. (http://postimage.org/image/zqyj7kmc/)
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This is my first attempt at rc tanks, still working on the paint job, I'm enjoying the change while it's too cold to sail.
(http://s1.postimage.org/h85o8sg4/DSCF2963.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h85o8sg4/) (http://s1.postimage.org/h8m7m9dw/DSCF3004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h8m7m9dw/) (http://s1.postimage.org/h8zfx1c4/DSCF3006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h8zfx1c4/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/h9622fb8/DSCF3009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h9622fb8/) (http://s1.postimage.org/h99d54as/DSCF3027.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h99d54as/) (http://s1.postimage.org/h9co7tac/DSCF3030.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h9co7tac/)
Ed
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this is my tank
(http://s2.postimage.org/1agmbu2as/PC180092.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1agmbu2as/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1agsxzg9w/PC180093.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1agsxzg9w/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1agxwlhr8/PC180094.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1agxwlhr8/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1agzk4u90/PC180095.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1agzk4u90/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1ah66a884/PC180096.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ah66a884/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1ah7ttkpw/PC180097.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ah7ttkpw/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1ahcsfm78/PC180098.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ahcsfm78/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1ahjel06c/PC180099.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ahjel06c/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1ahod71no/PC180100.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ahod71no/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1ahtbt350/PC180101.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ahtbt350/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1ahwmvs4k/PC180102.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ahwmvs4k/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1ahzxyh44/PC180103.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ahzxyh44/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1ai39163o/PC180104.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ai39163o/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1ai87n7l0/PC180105.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ai87n7l0/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1aibipwkk/PC180106.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1aibipwkk/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1aior0ois/PC180107.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1aior0ois/)
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This is my first attempt at rc tanks, still working on the paint job, I'm enjoying the change while it's too cold to sail.
(http://s1.postimage.org/h85o8sg4/DSCF2963.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h85o8sg4/) (http://s1.postimage.org/h8m7m9dw/DSCF3004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h8m7m9dw/) (http://s1.postimage.org/h8zfx1c4/DSCF3006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h8zfx1c4/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/h9622fb8/DSCF3009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h9622fb8/) (http://s1.postimage.org/h99d54as/DSCF3027.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h99d54as/) (http://s1.postimage.org/h9co7tac/DSCF3030.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h9co7tac/)
Ed
i like the paint job
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This is my first attempt at rc tanks, still working on the paint job, I'm enjoying the change while it's too cold to sa
Ed
Excellent paint job, what did you use for the very realistic snow effects??
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Brain creaks into gear...
Some of these tanks are 1/8th scale!!! Any chance of a url (since I can't find any) to figures at this scale?!
Many thanks,
Andy
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Excellent paint job, what did you use for the very realistic snow effects??
It comes free & falls from the sky :-))
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lol :} {-)
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Hello all gone a bit quiet have wee and all run out of Ammo eh,
Took a couple of my beasties out to the back yard and gave them a well earned run and they still all work no problems, been at least 12 months since any saw the light of day haha. Enjoyed me self and think I will make up a mock little area where I can fight and shoot at targets etc, Ive got enough room methinks. Anyhow hope you are all well out there and here is a couple more pikkies for you.
(http://s3.postimage.org/ejqbx1tw/group_1_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ejqbx1tw/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/ek6vairo/group_1_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ek6vairo/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/emhk5vgk/group_1_028.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/emhk5vgk/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/epno8tj8/group_1_038.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/epno8tj8/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/erl4te9w/group_1_034.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/erl4te9w/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/erwpktqc/group_1_035.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/erwpktqc/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/es3bq7pg/group_1_036.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/es3bq7pg/)
Ok hope you all have a great weekend
Chris
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you have a lot of models obviasly
do you want to give me one {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
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have a nice weekend
i for one have a weeks holiday because of something called half term
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HaHa yeah would love to Krafty very Krafty but Im afraid the amount of postage from australia would enable me to buy me another tank and I know which I would rather choose {-) {-) {-) :-))
Here is a tank I did buy from a Hobby Shop in the UK .
(http://s2.postimage.org/2uphmm0pw/group_1_061.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2uphmm0pw/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/2upuuwso4/group_1_062.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2upuuwso4/)
Chris :-))
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Well fellow tankies am a very happy chappie,
Found some Tank Crew Figures of a Late German Tank Crew for the Leopard Tank pictured above.
I have been looking for a while and found that yes, Tamiya have a Tank Crew in 1/16 with one figure and one half bust designed to suite the Leopard. WOOPEE another project I can get finished.
Figures are unpainted but that makes it more the challenge to do a good job does'nt it?
Ok be good out there and lets see a few more hits into the forum Lads and Ladies, do we have any Lady Tankies?
Cheers
Chris :-))
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I was sitting here looking at my fleet of tiger 1 tanks, when I thought that I should like to add Metal Upgrade Parts to one Tiger 1 to make it a really classy tank.
This is what annoys me the most about how much some people just seem to think we play with our toys.
So I thought I would show you all just how much the cost is going to be for my Tiger 1 upgrade.
Firstly, the sourcing and the costings of the Metal Upgrade Parts I require (this is a personal choice).
Secondly, the time and patience which we all need, to put it all into place. (the build).
Thirdly, the painting and the extras to add that final touch of realism to make the Tiger 1 an Exceptional Beastie.
So lets take it away.
All parts are designed to fit the Henglong Tiger 1. All prices in Australian Dollars.
So Initial buy of Remote Control Tank 175.00 plus postage
Tiger Tank Metal Hull Upgrade Set. 140.00
Tiger Tank Metal Extra Tuff Springs for better handling 14.00
Tiger Tank Metal Suspension Arm Upgrade Set. 20.00
Tiger Tank Henglong Brass Gearbox 3:1 Ratio Upgrade 100.00
Tiger Tank Metal Track and Wheel Driver Upgrade. 100.00
Tiger Tank Metal Grills Set. 10.00
Tiger Tank Metal Upgrade Tiger Launchers. 17.00
Tiger Tank Heng Long Ammo Box with Shells Highly Detailed. 19.00
Tiger Tank Front and Rear Shackles Hooks Set Metal Upgrade. 10.00
Tiger Tank Metal Upgrade Exhaust Cans and Tops. 19.00
Tiger Tank. Metal Upgrade Headlights. 10.00
Tiger Tank Metal Upgrade Mud Flaps. 15.00
Tiger Tank Metal Upgrade Tank Jack. 12.00
Tiger Tank Metal Upgrade Tool Box. 10.00
Tiger Tank Metal Upgrade Turret Air Intake. 10.00
Tiger Tank Metal Upgrade Turret Side Hatch. 13.00
Tiger Tank Metal Detail Tool Set. 20.00
Tiger Tank Metal Upgrade Tow Cables. 11.00
Tiger Tank Metal Road wheel Set with Rubbers Upgrade Set. 100.00
Tiger Tank 1 Zimmerit Kit. 35.00
Tiger Tank Spring Loaded Cupola MG42 with mount Metal Upgrade. 30.00
Tiger Tank Metal Upgrade Suspension Mount Bars. 35.00
Tiger Tank Decal Sticker Sheet. 6.00
Tiger Tank Metal Suspension Arm Set. 20.00
So, so far that is my finished parts listing, well over the 700.00 dollar mark. Accessories such as Crew, Flags if I want them and other bits and pieces probably approx 150.00
Now with the Original tank costing me 175.00 plus all that I have quoted I am now looking at over 1000,00 Aussie bucks to create my TOY so they call it. I think it's more than a Toy, don't you. Now some will say, is it all worthwhile mate? Sure it is, Would any of you pay me over a 1000.00 to make one for you? I bet you would'nt but then that's Modelling I guess, if you want the best I guess you do it yourself or go and pay for it already done these days.
I would love to hear some comments about this and look forward to receiving some.
Cheers
Chris :-))
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i really want to get a metal upgrade for walker bulldog
but its so expensiv it is going to have to be my b day present
i think people dont take modelers seriously they look at it and think a load of people with cash buy stuff and take it down the lake/tank using area
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the fact is i have no money so i sell what i can and take what i can
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it takes a lot of skill /luck {-) to build a boat and a lot of it is trile and eror
more eror for me though {-) {-)
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Well Hello again Fellow Tankies, Nothing from any of you out there guess you must be freezing your what nots off over there and its keeping you all quiet eh?
Its been a Sunny 32 degrees C here and have had the aircon going to keep cool.
So Ok then re the above project on the Tiger, I have started on this magic dollar ride and to me its already starting to change a normal Heng Long Tiger into something worth having.
Here are some Pikkies of what I have done so far, and I was joking with my Supplier who is a mate of mine, by saying its gonna be a shame to cover it all up with paint.
I am not going to go crazy with one of those Jazzy colour schemes you see many Tigers painted in but this Tank is going to be modeled in as they say Dunkelgrau (Dark Grey).
This Tank is modeled as Pz.Kpfw. V1 Tiger Ausf. E (Sd.Kfz. 181)
Pz.Regt.Grossdeutschland
Neuhammer, January 1943
Nine tigers were delivered to the Regiment. On the side of the turret the tanks displayed the letter S for Schwere, meaning heavy and two numbers indicicated the platoon and the position of the tank within that platoon. The platoon commander's tank carried a 0 as the second number, so tank S20 as this tank is designated belonged to the commander of the second platoon. The national identification Balkan Cross was painted on the side of the tanks and on the rear.
Here is the commencement of S20
(http://s1.postimage.org/1csdke9hg/Forum_tiger_pikkies_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1csdke9hg/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/1cvmzjwjo/Forum_tiger_pikkies_007.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1cvmzjwjo/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/1cw07uohw/Forum_tiger_pikkies_008.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1cw07uohw/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/1cwf3osxw/Forum_tiger_pikkies_009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1cwf3osxw/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/1cwtzixdw/Forum_tiger_pikkies_010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1cwtzixdw/)
Cheers
Chris :-))
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its freezing here in portsmouth and a fairly bit windy keep posting pics as i was thinking of doing a similar thing
i finally got the flash unit only cost £5 in my local model shop were as the same thing on tank zone is £16 so i pluged it in turned the tank on it started firing uncontrollebly and stoped took the top off as the inside hasw also seen a refit and is now desighned like a tamiya sherman could smell smoke (not the smoke system) and the tank woldnt work so an expert club member is trying to fix it but untill then im tankless <:( <:( <:(
keep posting "fellow tankies"
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My Leopard 2A6 on on manoeuvres at the weekend, just got it going after refit :-))
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll307/getemuphigh/Tamiya%20Leopard%202A6%20Feb11/IMGP7222.jpg)
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Hi, sorry to butt in this thread, but im thinking fo getting my dad an RC tank for his birthday. i want to get him a kit but all the kits are mega dosh. does anybody know of a kit that i could get him. the cheaper the better. i know thats not really how it works but just a basic one. any ideas would be great. thanks
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Gidday havent really got a clue excepting you might keep an eye out on your Ebay and see what comes up on there..
Chris :-))
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Thought I would show some pics of my early Tiger 1 now with metal tracks , sprockets and upgraded motors and gearboxes and proper r/c engine smoke etc, Home made brass smoke dischargers and lots of scratch built brass pieces. its not finished yet but you can get the idea.
Regards Sub. :-)
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Thought I would show some pics of my early Tiger 1 now with metal tracks , sprockets and upgraded motors and gearboxes and proper r/c engine smoke etc, Home made brass smoke dischargers and lots of scratch built brass pieces. its not finished yet but you can get the idea.
Regards Sub. :-)
Great detail and excellent weathering going on there :-)) :-)) :-))
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Another pic of the Leopard:
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll307/getemuphigh/Tamiya%20Leopard%202A6%20Feb11/IMGP7162.jpg)
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Hi is that the Hobby engine Leopard or another make?
I have the Hobby engine but got a problem giving me the irrates. the Turret wont turn in reverse only swings tothe left and I dont know what is causing it . I thought might be circuit board as everything great. Any ideas out there tks.
chris :-))
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Hi is that the Hobby engine Leopard or another make?
I have the Hobby engine but got a problem giving me the irrates. the Turret wont turn in reverse only swings tothe left and I dont know what is causing it . I thought might be circuit board as everything great. Any ideas out there tks.
chris :-))
Hi,
Its a Tamiya 1/16th Leopard 2A6
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Great detail and excellent weathering going on there :-)) :-)) :-))
Thx for the compliment getemuphigh, still got a fair bit to do yet, like the armoured air intake tubes etc and to get the lights working off the r/c.
Love the A6 Leopard I also have a Tamiya Leopard 1 A4 which I have upgraded from the original spec and installed a turret traverse and other stuff.
Regards Sub. :-))
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just saved up enough to get an american half track for my 3 foot landing craft it operates brilliantly i weathered it and scratched and rusted it it originaly came to run on 8 AA batteries which lasted half an hour on duracel but i got a 9.6V battterie and if you drive nicely on the throttle it losts an hour and a bit if you go over ruf terrain and keep stopping and starting it lasts 40 odd mins approx
will get pics when i find my dam camera
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Good on yah Krafty Kid I reckon they are great value also. I just sold 2 on Ebay and now I did I miss em might have to get another couple haha.
finished the diorama with the tiger tanks see how i go with pictures.
(http://s2.postimage.org/1wqb5p6hw/Diorama_for_Anzac_Day_Tiger_1_Maintenance_Depot_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1wqb5p6hw/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1wqjfdwys/Diorama_for_Anzac_Day_Tiger_1_Maintenance_Depot_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1wqjfdwys/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1wqq1jaxw/Diorama_for_Anzac_Day_Tiger_1_Maintenance_Depot_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1wqq1jaxw/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/1wqrp2nfo/Diorama_for_Anzac_Day_Tiger_1_Maintenance_Depot_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1wqrp2nfo/)
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very nice
can the tanks be piked up put on the floor and run around or are they static only
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No they are still fully remote control.
They are removable from the scene for transport and using when needed.
I have also done up a couple of M43A1 bulldogs for a Jungle scene and Ive ordered the Palm Trees for that from HongKong but will take some pikkies of the Tanks and post em here tomorrow night.
The Jungle scene will be called on Patrol and that tiger 1 is a Maintenance Field Depot.
Ok will catch you later with pikkies.
Cheers :-))
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sounds good as i have a walker bulldog as you probly already know :-)
cant wait!!!!!!!! :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
what does the paper with a pin in it mean that is next to the subject name
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Ok here are the pictures of the 2 Bulldogs ready to be placed into the Jungle Scenery On Patrol when I start it soon.
(http://s1.postimage.org/1gygmby10/Bulldogs_for_Jungle_Scene_Anzac_Day_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1gygmby10/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/1gyn8hc04/Bulldogs_for_Jungle_Scene_Anzac_Day_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1gyn8hc04/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/1gyyt8rgk/Bulldogs_for_Jungle_Scene_Anzac_Day_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1gyyt8rgk/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/1gz3rusxw/Bulldogs_for_Jungle_Scene_Anzac_Day_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1gz3rusxw/)
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there amazing you have to give me tips on how you did them
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Thanks Krafty for your comments and no problems mate any questions just ask and I will do my best to put you onto various bits and pieces and some techniquesi for cammo etc.
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HOW DID YOU DO THE CAMMOE WITHOUT MAKING IT LOOK UNREALISTIC AND OVER THE TOP AND HOW DID YOU DO THE PAINTING / WEATHERING
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just saved up enough to get an american half track for my 3 foot landing craft it operates brilliantly i weathered it and scratched and rusted it it originaly came to run on 8 AA batteries which lasted half an hour on duracel but i got a 9.6V battterie and if you drive nicely on the throttle it losts an hour and a bit if you go over ruf terrain and keep stopping and starting it lasts 40 odd mins approx
will get pics when i find my dam camera
Where did you get it from? any chance of a link
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here you go
http://www.howesmodels.co.uk/RadioControl/viewProduct.php?ProdID=5466 (http://www.howesmodels.co.uk/RadioControl/viewProduct.php?ProdID=5466)
it is better than it looks in the video atleast i think so well worth the money
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Id looked at those before and was put off by the 8xAA drive batteries but I think I might give it a go....
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i was a bit but do you have a local model shop beacuse mine soldered the same conectors to a 9.6v battery and its charger i had to cut out the springs and file it down to a box you will see what i mean if you do buy it and she runs brilliantly it fits tight but snug the cover bends a bit but not enough to ever cause any plroblems my gran lives in a country cottage and leading up to the cottage is a drive that leads to her house and her neghbers but its very trtrous with dips on side is higher up and is split by a sheer drop so the car has to be high bottomed it went through puddles that went to half the heght of the wheels it was fine it was all bumpy and hilly it was fine it is in tact and looking brilliant
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Gidday, in answer to your questions Krafty.
I just use a lot of the stuff that Model Railroaders use plus whats in my Back yard and also various sites for Tank Accessories.
You should have a look at Awesome Hobbies over here got some really great stuff.
Painting is normal water paints either by hand or by airbrush and also sometimes modelling clay.
Here is another i just finished its a Snow Leopard in its Winter Cammo.
(http://s4.postimage.org/rd0hqp5w/Bulldogs_for_Jungle_Scene_Anzac_Day_with_cammo_013.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/rd0hqp5w/)
(http://s4.postimage.org/rd5gcqn8/Bulldogs_for_Jungle_Scene_Anzac_Day_with_cammo_014.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/rd5gcqn8/)
(http://s4.postimage.org/rd73w350/Bulldogs_for_Jungle_Scene_Anzac_Day_with_cammo_015.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/rd73w350/)
(http://s4.postimage.org/rd8rffms/Bulldogs_for_Jungle_Scene_Anzac_Day_with_cammo_022.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/rd8rffms/)
Cheers :-))
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I CANT WAIT TO SEE THE JUNGLE PATROL SCENE
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Ok Krafty just waiting for the Palm Trees to arrive but might have to order more dependent on how thick I want the jungle to be. Its called on Patrol and we might use the 3 Bulldogs just to give it some impact.
Here is a fun project I started and yet to finish. I had some large Lorries you call them we call them Semi's made in China and over 1000mm in length so I have joined 2 trailers together and building a Tank Transporter. Still a lot of work to be done to finish it, have to paint most of the chromework black being Army and rewire the Headlights and blinkers etc, but you can see it is a big model with the Leopard on the back which isnt a small tank.
(http://s2.postimage.org/32r6ny97o/Tank_Transport_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/32r6ny97o/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/32r9z0y78/Tank_Transport_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/32r9z0y78/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/32rbmkap0/Tank_Transport_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/32rbmkap0/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/32rgl6c6c/Tank_Transport_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/32rgl6c6c/)
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Hey Krafty Here are just the 3 Bulldogs which I will use in the Jungle Scene.
2 of these gave me the idea to write a Novel which is being published very soon called Blue Suede Shoes.
It's about the crew of a US Bulldog Tank serving in Vietnam.
It will be released over in the Uk and a lot of other countries so keep any eye out for it.
It's 15 short stories and hopefully due for release in July. The Publishers are designing the Book Cover now and it's a mixture of Humour and some Sadness also.
I have a page on Facebook and a link to Twitter if you go to Charles Armstrong and then look for page Blue Suede shoes where you can have a read about it and I have written one story in there to let people know what it is like. So any other Tankies out there have a look and become friends or fans and let me know tks.
Ok and here is my last Picture of tank collection more of them.
(http://s2.postimage.org/32ycnse90/forum_boat_pikkies_and_bulldogs_for_Krafty_012.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/32ycnse90/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/32yhmefqc/forum_boat_pikkies_and_bulldogs_for_Krafty_013.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/32yhmefqc/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/32yrjmip0/forum_boat_pikkies_and_bulldogs_for_Krafty_010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/32yrjmip0/)
(http://s2.postimage.org/32ywi8k6c/forum_boat_pikkies_and_bulldogs_for_Krafty_014.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/32ywi8k6c/)
And that's me little Tuggie Im working on, putting lights and things into it ok
Cheers :-))
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again brilliant tanks
you seem to like the jerry tanks <*< <*< %% %% {-) {-)
any chance of a signed preview book over here in UK :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
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I will see what I can do once you advise me Krafty that you have with your mates looked at the Facebook page then advise me and I will put one aside for you when I receive my copies from the publisher.
Cheers O0
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i will defintly be behind you as for friends i can proble get 5 famly memebers to but friends think im an idoit anyway so i dont think they will
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Dont let nobody call you an Idiot Krafty you are definately not that. You just have a look and let me know thats all no problems. Its them thats idiots if they dont like it haha
Cheers
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i will defintly be behind you as for friends i can proble get 5 famly memebers to but friends think im an idoit anyway so i dont think they will
Idiot? NO
Mad? Thats a more debateable issue lol :D
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so thats where walt disney got the theme from LOONEY TUNES haha
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http://www.aero-mate.com/Tiger1.htm
Dribble
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Goodness me mate and very pricey too ye gods not for me thanks. Thanks for the link essex
Armo
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yer i will get it.................................... when im rich {-) %% %%
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I know, but its a work of art.... just look of those wheels
The wheelset apparently can be fitted to the Heng Long Tiger
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I had a 1/8 model tank
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my walker bulldog
(http://s3.postimage.org/248rpla6c/049.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/248rpla6c/)
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click on the image it comes up much larger
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well not a tank but it dose have tracks
(http://s1.postimage.org/ypfxbmkk/P6040018.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ypfxbmkk/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/ypo70d1g/P6040019.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ypo70d1g/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/2izovj5c4/P6040020.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2izovj5c4/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/2izysr8as/P6040022.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2izysr8as/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/2j023txac/P6040023.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2j023txac/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/2j0c12090/P6040031.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2j0c12090/)
(http://s3.postimage.org/2j0z6kv5w/P6040037.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/2j0z6kv5w/)
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On its way for my birthday :)
http://www.axels-modellbau-shop.de/katalog/en/116-Military/Halftracks-and-Accessories/SdKfz-2-Kettenkrad/116-SdKfz-2-Kettenkrad-RC-Model-Kit::3701.html
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hey airwolf572010 how is the jungle seen going you have left us all on a cliffhanger
kk
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Still here Krafty and still goin matey. Will be back up soon just been findin out info on a one metre yacht and an old pond sailer. will have some great pikkies of me mates work soon
Armo
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Just for you Kraft here are some new models we are creating wont be long before we have em ready for sale
(http://s4.postimage.org/1b5g7xfj8/251_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1b5g7xfj8/)
(http://s4.postimage.org/1b5hvgs10/251_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1b5hvgs10/)
(http://s4.postimage.org/1b5jj04is/halftrack_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1b5jj04is/)
(http://s4.postimage.org/1b5q55ihw/halftrack_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1b5q55ihw/)
I noticed you loked Half tracks well here are 2 more lets know what you think
Armo :-))
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And here is the winners ,hope you see em ok. Including your bulldogs you liked or used to so much
(http://s1.postimage.org/1ch6eyjwk/Completed_008.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ch6eyjwk/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/1ch9q18w4/Completed_010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ch9q18w4/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/1chhzpzd0/Completed_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1chhzpzd0/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/1cholvdc4/Completed_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1cholvdc4/)
(http://s1.postimage.org/1ciozp078/Completed_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/1ciozp078/)
There yah go Krafty se :-))ems yu and I is only one on tanks again on the forum ????
Armo
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cool thanks
the half tracks are brilliant (note to self add to wish list)
more people will come post some interesting stuff keep it at the top of the list and people will come back to the dark tank side
oh and whats your shop web address
tanks !! kk
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Gidday Krafty shop address or website is Awesome Hobbies.com.au have a look at that site
and you will see some luverly work mate. Its my Mates website, name is Warren so if you look or buy say gidday from Armo. He will have the book on his site also when its finished which is nearly done now. ok hope that helps
Armo :-))
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thanks armo
kk
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where do you guys get your supplies from ?
one of my stepdads punchbags was a tiger 1...
but its in really bad shape, most of the wheels have snapped off
but the turret all seems to work fine, got a set of metal drive sprokets
needs alot of work done on it tho
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have you tryd tank zone
kk
ps:if you want to donate a tiger to someone you now where to look O0 ;D
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search the internet for either red dragon models or forge bear tanks. both uk based and excellent choice and more importantly excellent customer relations and service.. regards sub.
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yes i'll would go with sub driver on that and a bit better on price as well
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not much of the tiger left to donate...
missing a bunch of wheels and the muzzle brake
motors are loose as well...but other than that it is a runner...
hopeing to get some with the IR lazers and have some tank battles in the garden O0
yeah my stepfather is a lovely bloke... <*<
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Mate don't give up the ghost yet on the Tiger . If you follow the other guys advice there are so many spares to fix that tank up its unbelievable. From wheel sets, to turrets, to barrels anything you want so sit down take a good look at it and verify what you need. Ask the shops they will advise you also if they are worth their salt. Theirs no hurry buy bits at a time. I did my Tiiger up bit by bit and she came out beautiful. If you say she is running thats a bonus. look at getting new gearboxes if needed stuff like that ok dont go rushin and throwing it away they are not cheap and the finished result even if its only for you is well worth it.
Armo :-))
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by the way, those that like tanks
has anyone but me played World Of Tanks ?
basically a tank driving game where the objective is to destroy opposing tanks
its free to play ( but there are additional features to people that buy gold )
some really good features in it, shed load of tanks in ( currently ) 3 nationalities :
american
russian
german.
( british tanks coming soon )
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yep my stepson has been playing it since christmas last year. I play it a little but not much
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just signed up my pc says it will take 9 hours to download and this is a new computer
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will be more your connection speed than the performance of the pc
trust me i build them for a living O0
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yes its a big download the first time...alost 2 gb. If you dont already use one it would be wise to use a bittorrent client (faster download and also you can stop/start the download)
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Hi All
I had armortek tanks, and mark one tanks 1/6th scale
Dave
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hi all.
this is one i built. 1/6 scale all steel pershing, fully scrach built. home made tracks, wheelchair motors, steel sprockets and road wheels.
24v power, 33stone. sold now to a guy in nottingham.
(http://s7.postimage.org/3k8tbi9kn/Picture_135.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/3k8tbi9kn/)
(http://s11.postimage.org/qgizackfj/Picture_152.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qgizackfj/)
all the best
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currently converting a tiger without gear that i was given into a sturmtiger
kk
ps all donations to the krafty trust are most welcomed help a kraftykid today ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) help kk and be part of the massive movement
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A growing army, every day....its the only way into Heaven you know...
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I have a Heng Long Panther with the metal gearbox and tracks, it's never been off the front room carpet, so why I bought the pro version I don't know %%
The only problem I have had with it is of my own making, I over filled the smoke liquid and have never seen it smoking. Only yesterday I decided to have a play with it and annoy the cat, and when I turned it over to put a better battery in, yet more liquid came out of the pipes.... %) One of these days it will run out and maybe I might see a little puff or two....you never know :-)
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i have flooded two smoke systems by doing that i have three tanks and many boats in my combined forces and 1 plane
kk
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Haha I got a great idea, give up smokin...Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you all.
Armo
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Get yourself signed up at rctankwarfare.co.UK its a great bunch of people. Plus, Welsh dragon models is doing an rc tank warfare member only Christmas deal, so even more of a reason to join! (i think its like 10 percent off or something)
Daemon.
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Ive decided to let you fellow Tankies out there around the world that at long last the book Blue Suede Shoes is now released and available from bookstores and online around the World.
I know I did advise you all about it's being written but now the finished product is available for your enjoyment.
(http://s8.postimage.org/3rfjmhuw1/51_L879g_Of8_L_SL500_AA300.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/3rfjmhuw1/)
The book deals with a Tank crew in Vietnam, and is full of Humour and some serious parts.
If you liked M A S H then you will dig this book .
The Tank is a US Walker Bulldog and it's crew. Armo - Commander, The Rat - Driver Perko - Gunner.
A group of Misfits who get up to mischief while fighting the War in the Jungles of Vietnam, and get away with a lot, but Col Mills the CO is quite aware of their antics.
If you decide to purchase the book I believe it ranges from US 7.99 per copy and upwards.
So support another Tankie buy his book, pass on the info and most of all enjoy.
Book 2 will be released Next year along with the Ebooks.
Armo
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cool
will have a look at the tank forum and my copy of the book is in the post from amazon :-)) mean while check these out there great price is for one the dtail is next to nothing the fuel can that comes with one of the men is brilliant in detail these are better than the tamiyas i have one tamiya and a few of these and these r definatly the best
http://www.modelzone.co.uk/model-kits/figures/1-18-bravo-team-soldier-asst12-2-each-73301-73306.html (http://www.modelzone.co.uk/model-kits/figures/1-18-bravo-team-soldier-asst12-2-each-73301-73306.html)
they also sell tamiya shermans for £399.99 wich is cheap compaird to other places
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Yes got a few of the Bravo teams also the germans and you are correct detail is great.
Im sure you will enjoy the book and remember if you can to give it a revue at amazon Krafty that's important Ta
Armo
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(http://s7.postimage.org/5f4muhb6v/Blue_Suede_Shoes_Book_2_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5f4muhb6v/)
(http://s16.postimage.org/j9ydmekz5/Blue_Suede_Shoes_Book_2_008.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/j9ydmekz5/)
(http://s16.postimage.org/7oo7eozht/Blue_Suede_Shoes_Book_2_009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7oo7eozht/)
(http://s15.postimage.org/ycy1d65d3/Blue_Suede_Shoes_Book_2_011.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ycy1d65d3/)
Trial runs over Obstacle course - Bulldogs ahoy
Armo
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Merry Christmas to all tankies
(http://s13.postimage.org/khtbbgpsj/Christmas_2011.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/khtbbgpsj/)
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well after ALOT of work
the tiger seems to run
albeit slower on one side than the other ( so forward would send her in circles )
i belive the probem is the motors ( our of 3 of them, one is almost locked up, 2 run)
but it looks like the first gear in the slower side isnt centered right. ( but it is the metal upgrade gearset )
jobs done
-rewire controller
-build gearbox
-reassemble turret
-glue muzzle brake back
jobs to do
sort gearbox / motor problem
no nails all the wheels back on
:embarrassed:
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right after finding some of the original gears in a box down the shed ( not an easy task )
i re build both gearboxs using original plasic first gears ( the one that meshes with the motor )
it runs much smoother now however, i have 3 motors, one that doesnt turn, one that turns slowly ( and only 1 direction ) and one that runs fine
new motors are on the cards i think
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so what make of tank is it ..... and how can you have an odd number of motors for drive or is one for turret
kk
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well my stepdad smashed it up in a fit of rage, along with alot of things
then it looks like he tried to repair it ( hot melting the wheels in, selotaping the gearboxs down etc)
so ive some spare parts for it lying around
like ive 2 gearboxs ( one plastic and one metal )
3 motors ( maybe another one lying around in the shed )
he's a nice bloke <*<
but he likes to fix things by smashing them to peices
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I see Westbournes are now selling R/C tanks.
http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/acatalog/Radio_Controlled_Tanks_.html
http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/acatalog/Tamiya_Radio_Controlled_Tanks_.html
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I read that info and many thanks Dicky D.
The only thing I cannot for the life of me understand is the difference money wise between say Hobby city tanks, Matarro, Heng long tanks and Tamiya Tanks.
I bought a Leopard 1/16th scale tank from Hobby city and its a great looking tank, does all the tank things like shooting, recoiling barrel, lights front and back, Crew figures included etc etc. Now I paid 175.00 for this and its a big tank, for 1/16, much bigger than even a Henglong Panther Late Version.
I know Tamiya is supposed to be the Rolls Royce of Models but for the life of me I cannot see where 1075.00 pounds equates to 175.00 dollars.
I have about 20 different Heng long tanks which I can buy upgrades for, to turn them into more realistic beasties which to some I have done and they really look the goods when finished.
I have nearly finished doing a Tiger 1 with all the brass parts, etching parts , new gearboxes and Motors to take all the extra weight, plus, all the other stuff like sandbags, canvas, wooden boxes with shells, correct Tank commander and other crew and this tank really looks the goods plus it has the engine sounds smokes and shoots not infrared.
Now ith all of that I would guestimate the cost to be in the vicinity of 500.00 Aus.
The Tamiya I believe is in Kit form, you then have to put it together then add any aftermarket accessories you would like to finish the Tank off - More Money. I have never owned a Tamiya Kit but then at minimnum of 725.00 pounds I probably never will.
Cheers - Armo
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Everyone should have a Tamiya kit in their life, not so easy now with their astronomical prices, but you get what you pay for...and I miss my Tamiya Pershing every day ( well....not really! ).
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The only place I can find the barrel recoil and flashing machine guns n stuff is at airwolfs mate'S shoo and thats ozy dies anyy one know anywhere in uk that does.this stuff
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Everyone should have a Tamiya kit in their life, not so easy now with their astronomical prices, but you get what you pay for...and I miss my Tamiya Pershing every day ( well....not really! ).
Not built one of the tanks yet but I have done a couple of the RC trucks and they are a joy to build
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My Challenger 2.
Not sure what paint scheme to redo it yet, but looking at the Gulf War...
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll307/getemuphigh/Challenger%202%20Tank/IMGP9484-1.jpg)
(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll307/getemuphigh/Challenger%202%20Tank/IMGP9474-1.jpg)
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very nice
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What scale is that challenger?? :o
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Yes I second that question and is it a Tamiya??? Kit. Lots more to do I see, and what was the approx costing of that Kit???
Just for interest sakes and my previous comments.
By the way you are talking in Metal I believe.
I just found a complete Tiger Metal bottom hull complete with all the rear end plus, upgraded brass gearboxes and motors for a Tiger 1 here in Australia for sale BRAND NEW 250.00 Aussie.
Now if I add that to my nearly completed Metal Tiger, with paintwork completed, all the accessories I could ever need, and I am still under the 700.00 Aussie mark???
Great Kits or not, a delight to build or not, not everyone has the skill or knowledge to build a kit at all no matter how hard they try, if you get the gist of my meaning hence RTR stuff.
Trucks - Tanks I guess after all you tank people buy Blue Suede Shoes no available in Uk I might get to try a Tamiya, haha and then my opinions might change what do ya reckon over there.
I will do a Krafty Kid imitation if he does'nt mind 'ANYONE OUT THERE GOT A CHEAP TAMIYA TANK FOR AN OLD PENSIONER' I WILL PAY FOR FREIGHT TO AUSSIE LAND'
I reckon that's about right any takers haha Perhaps a TRUCK maybe haha
Cheers :-))
Armo
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The Challenger is a 1/6th scale RC and is shown next to the Tamiya 1/16th scale for ref.
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Now I gotta agree that Challenger is a beauty, lucky fellah.
What kit is that or did you do it yourself putting it together and once again $$$$ I can bet.
Will you be showing her off like in a club??? or is it a Hobby that you just love like I do??
My compliments, it will look really tremendous when its finished with all you are going to do to it.
Please post pickies so I can put into my Model tank scrapbook tks.
Armo :-))
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Very Nice challenger Pete, would like to see that at the club one day is it 1/6 scale ?. Regards sub.
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Now I gotta agree that Challenger is a beauty, lucky fellah.
What kit is that or did you do it yourself putting it together and once again $$$$ I can bet.
Will you be showing her off like in a club??? or is it a Hobby that you just love like I do??
My compliments, it will look really tremendous when its finished with all you are going to do to it.
Please post pickies so I can put into my Model tank scrapbook tks.
Armo :-))
Hi, its a 1/6 tank from Mark-1 Tanks.
I bought the tank used not so long ago, the original owner upgraded the metal tracks (the modern ones with the rubber pads so as not to rip the tarmac up!) with stronger pins, bolts and locknuts as the original ones can break.
I am doing a refit, repaint etc to it, not sure what yet but either standard green and black or maybe the Gulf War sceme and also put a GPMG and mount on the turret and other parts and accessories to make it more realistic and then weather it.
It is full RC control with operation on twin sticks, proportional engine sounds etc and turret rotation and gun elevation all operating on 6 channels.
Will be putting a smoke unit into during the work which will require the electrics, piping and cutting the upper hull for exhaust grills.
Pictures will be postted as I go along.
Many thanks for the comments!!!!
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Very Nice challenger Pete, would like to see that at the club one day is it 1/6 scale ?. Regards sub.
Cheers Chris,
I would love to bring it down to the club, yes its 1/6 scale and just about fits in the back of my pickup!
Pete.
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Hello Lads, I am just finishing my second Tamiya build, a Jagdpanther.
These kits are expensive....but a real pleasure to build. The instructions are easily followed, and the sound system reflects the real tank sounds.
Tamiya produce quality kits, and for my money, worth the extra .
However I have no doubt you can achieve similar results with the less expensive models.
Best wishes...Mick
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very nice
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Hello Lads, I am just finishing my second Tamiya build, a Jagdpanther.
These kits are expensive....but a real pleasure to build. The instructions are easily followed, and the sound system reflects the real tank sounds.
Tamiya produce quality kits, and for my money, worth the extra .
However I have no doubt you can achieve similar results with the less expensive models.
Best wishes...Mick
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What is the tank in the pics and what scale is it?
Does not look like a 1/16th Tamiya...
Looks v v good though.
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Hello getemuphigh, the tank is a 1/6 scale Armortek A34 Comet MK1A.
It weighes around 85kgs (187lbs)... and is fitted with all the 'sounds' .
I treated myself last year and built the all metal kit over about six months.
I sold my motorcycles to fund the tank. So, I now transport the model on my motorcycle trailer to various Vintage/Classic shows.
I enjoyed every minute of the build....like most of our models costs can vary.
It is only recently that I have 'splashed out' and purchased the Armortek kit.
Presently I am building the Tamiya Jagdpanther....can't take it with me.
Best wishes....Mick
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Hi Mick,
Its easy to answer your post, WOW!!!!!! that looks the business!!!!
Kind Regards,
Pete.
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I had a look on the armortek website. Some real nice stuff on there
Sadly tho the SDKfz halftrack which I really like the look of was sold out :(
Have dropped them an email to see if they will be restocking so I can hint to the wife of my big 4 0 birthday pressie :)
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Hello, thanks for all your interest....it's a real shame that there are no model boat sailing facilities close to home,
or the money I invested would have spent on boats.
Never mind, I have enjoyed all manner of modeling over the years....a very pleasant and rewarding hobby.
Best wishes to all....Mick
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well mick you could always make a ginormous 1/6th scale landing craft :-)) :-)) :-))
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Anyone got any links to some good rc tank forums? a bloke at work has given me a heng long tiger tank but it needs some things fixing....
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I CAN SEND YOU A PIC OF THE WIRING FOR HEN LONG TANKS AND SOME DIAGRAMS AS I JUST DID A WALKER AND TIGER 1 AND IT SEEMS IM TYPING IN CAPS LOCK OOPS %% %% %% %% %% %%
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Hi,
Try www.rctankwarfare.co.uk a good forum with good models and helpfull people.
Regards sub.
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Thanks KK some diagrams would be helpful, I've taken it apart but I don't know which board controls what....
I need to buy a transmitter for it, or is it possible to use a planet t5? Also 1 of the gearboxes seems to be sticking, turning by hand every few rotations it locks up, wiring a battery directly to the motor it works but 'pulses' as it forces its way past the point of locking... not sure what else might be wrong with it and can't check until I can turn it on and try using the controls to see what works and what doesn't.
Thanks I'll check that link out tomorrow, off to work now :(
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here you go
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5806555/mpage_2/tm.htm (http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5806555/mpage_2/tm.htm)
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KK only your bottom image enlarges when you click on it, the others stay the same size, >>:-(
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alright keep u hair on will sort it tommorow morning at beak got school so have to go to bed ..... night :embarrassed:
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http://www.hobbyhavoc.com/forum/index.php (http://www.hobbyhavoc.com/forum/index.php)
try here as well wealth of info.
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hey guys krafty here -ben
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I don't have rc tanks but I have a lot of remote controlled cars, buggies and tracks with me. I love stadium trucks as you can just go all out with them and let them jump around on trails that could be ever so challenging.
I would really like to try tankers as well though I have no good place to run them with. The usual road would be great but I am looking at running them on off days and hours to be able to get something straight out of it.
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Hi Mick,
What part of the Country do you reside, I'm in Dunstable and an Armortek builder also. King Tiger, Tiger 1 Mid building, and a new baby on the way a Centurion due later this year.
Regards
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Hi Mick,
What part of the Country do you reside, I'm in Dunstable and an Armortek builder also. King Tiger, Tiger 1 Mid building, and a new baby on the way a Centurion due later this year.
Regards
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Very nice I Want one!
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Very nice I Want one!
i second that
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This last weekend we were at Overlord 2012 at Denmead in Hampshire. lots of fun to be had...
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Then it got serious...
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When the smoke cleared, the tank operators went for a little drive...
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Okay, not the bears.......and not in a Jeep....
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I give you young Mr Krafty and the 'other' Portsmouth Clubs Treasurer %)
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i cant get the image outa my head of that bit of broken plank flying infront of the operators i coulda sworn it was on fire and were those my pics or yours and that tank ride was very very scary mind you it was fun going at insane speeds in a tank whoooo
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Hello 'Unseen' Sorry for the delay in replying, only just spotted your post.
I am located in Mid-Wales, rainy Welshpool.
Currently building the Armortek Ultimate Panther/Jagdpanther Variant ....... Mick
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What's the best size of rc tank?
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What's the best size of rc tank?
depends on the size of your bank balance ;D
Seriously tho 1:16 seems to be the most common and best catered for in the upgrades market
The Heng Long range are very popular for those on a budget (RTR start at around 60quid) but the number of upgrades and extra detailing parts is immense.... be warned tho it's very easy to sink several hundred pounds into a model
Next up are the Tamiya Tanks with a nice range of upgrades but the inital price can be abit steep (4-600quid)
After that you have the larger scales with likes of armourtek.... these will set you back thousands.
I would suggest picking up a Heng long tank to see if its really what you want. You can easily upgrade it and if it turns out you are not a "Tanker" the investment is not too bad
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my Heng Long 1/16th Tiger Tank
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it is the bb gun version with smoke and sounds but i changed out the barrel to the white metal 1 that came with that build your own tiger magazine a little while back , i drilled the barrel so it can still fire bb shot
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That's a nice tank stormbringer. :-))
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What about 1/10th, they are a great sized model.
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That's a nice tank stormbringer. :-))
thx mate , quite pleased how it turned out :-))
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Can a tank motor / tracks / speed controller be used in a twin shaft boat?
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yes rowing or paddle but they are geared down a lot.
Peter
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Martin
on my heng long tank it uses 2 x 380 type motors working in 2 gear boxes and the motors can be taken off the gearboxes but as for the esc's urgh they are pretty crappy and built into the rx and other electronics board
the tracks ? are you thinking of using them as drive belts between the motors and shafts ?
i am considering replacing the tanks electronics with 2 x viper marine 15 amp esc's , a spekky 8 channel rx and micro swithches to work the gun and turret motors as the radio range is pretty limited (25 or so yards )
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Yes, that sort of thing. just the controller board and motors.
You say the 'Long hen!' type aren't much cop, but what about the Tamiya types?
Or are they mega bucks anyway?
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dont know about the tamiya type but would think they are a lot better than the heng long type but will prob cost an arm and a leg
tamiya tiger tank is about £400 or so , heng long tiger is £60-80 ( cheapish copy of tamya tank )
there was a problem with earlier versions of the heng long boards that the esc's were on the thermal limits just moving the tanks and were burning out but later boards arnt as bad but you could check out some tank forums and that may let you know what types and makes of boards to go for
http://www.rcgroups.com/rc-tanks-502/
http://rctankwars.com/Products.asp
http://www.tankzone.co.uk/cart/henglong.htm
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I have a motor gearbox setup with metal gears from a Heng Long tank if you want it... bought in error and it fits none of the tanks we currently own lol.
As for the speed controller cant help you there, besides they are an all in one unit containing the ESC, RX, smoke, sound, etc
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Pic of my Challenger 2 tank, finally got round to starting to paint it, not finished yet...
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nice :-))
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What about one of these, they say they have proportional speed control and seem cheap enough, what do you think?
http://www.howesmodels.co.uk/RadioControl/viewProduct.php?ProdID=6782
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forces-of-Valor-1-24-Infrared-RC-US-M1A1-Abrams-Battle-Beam-Tank-UN424591-/160786218576?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item256f9afe50
Yes, that sort of thing. just the controller board and motors.
You say the 'Long hen!' type aren't much cop, but what about the Tamiya types?
Or are they mega bucks anyway?
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What about one of these, they say they have proportional speed control and seem cheap enough, what do you think?
http://www.howesmodels.co.uk/RadioControl/viewProduct.php?ProdID=6782
Nothing wrong with Heng Long Martin, its what I have.
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What's the slow speed control like?
Is there a video of this type on Utube?
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lot of vids here Martin
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=heng+long+tanks&aq=f&sugexp=chrome,mod=15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=heng+long+tanks&hl=en&prmd=imvnso&source=univ&tbm=vid&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=OMg0UIioBMrJhAeMxIDABw&ved=0CIkBEKsE&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=20ba3f8e8a131c4d&biw=1920&bih=965
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Nothing wrong with Heng Long Martin, its what I have.
Same here... I have the tiger as shown on howes with smoke and sound The only issue I have with mine is that it does like to throw one of the tracks now and then when run on high grip surfaces. I have the metal gearbox, track and wheel upgrade kit that I'll get round to doing one day tho, so I'm hoping that will improve matters
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We'll see what it's like when it pitches up then!
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I got mine from Howes complete with metal tracks, wheels and gear box. I have no problems though I dont use it on carpets, as the instructions.
Be careful not to overfill the smoke oil as this will knacker it until it dries out, this will take forever. {:-{
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I'm going to run it around the living room once, then rip the guts out of it and convert a Seaport tug to Twin Shaft... that's what I want the tank radio for. :-))
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=6588.msg389720#msg389720
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ARGH! wish I'd known!
We have a broken HL KV1 here. The internals are fine but the wheel and suspension is broken so its not driveable
Could have done you a deal
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:P What a numpty! ... couple of clue in me posts!
"Can a tank motor / tracks / speed controller be used in a twin shaft boat?"
"just the controller board and motors."
"What about one of these, they say they have proportional speed control and seem cheap enough,"
ARGH! wish I'd known!
We have a broken HL KV1 here. The internals are fine but the wheel and suspension is broken so its not driveable
Could have done you a deal
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Well it pitched up today.... how disappointing. :((
It's big and impressive but no proportional track speed, just half and full. >:-o
"Fully radio control high detail 1/16 scale tank featuring high gripping caterpillar tracks, proportional speed forward, back, right and left movement "
Now all the hassle of sending it back....
Can anyone recommend one with proper proportional speed control.... that won't break the bank?
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what 1 was it ?
my tiger has full proportional forward and back but it does sometimes take a bit of stick to make it go , could be a tightness in my tracks tho
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http://www.howesmodels.co.uk/RadioControl/viewProduct.php?ProdID=6782
Great model really... BIG! Tracks run very free but only 2 speeds. Trundles around like an old black & white Dalek!
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looks same as my 1 but strange on only having 2 speeds ?
what happens if the tracks are off the ground ?
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there was 2 versions of this one has the RX14 system and the other the better RX18 with full proportional control
Looks like you got one of the early ones
Does it have smoke and sound?
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I've got an early tiger 1, with smoke and sound, and as you say it's got the rx14 board so it's stop, go, go faster.
Martin if you just want the controls, you can buy the board and wiring separately rather than buy a whole tank and rip it apart.
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Martin have a look here for spares for tanks.
http://www.tankzone.co.uk/index.htm
:-))
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what happens if the tracks are off the ground ?
Same, only 2 speeds.
Martin if you just want the controls, you can buy the board and wiring separately rather than buy a whole tank and rip it apart.
Yes you're right of course but the whole purpose of this exercise was to "grab" a 'cheap' twin motor control unit, this is starting to cost twice as much!
Martin have a look here for spares for tanks.
http://www.tankzone.co.uk/index.htm
Heng Long RX-18 MFU with Cooling Fan & all wires = £39.95
Complete RX-18 Smoke & Sound Upgrade Set = £69.95
:((
A couple of ESC, Giant Cod radio, 2 x motors, shafts, props... £70- 100 {:-{
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I was looking on eBay a while back to upgrade mine, rx18 board was £17, transmitter £19.
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Send it back and drop me a PM
Ill send you the Broken KV1 has the TX as well
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Found a cheap one on fleabay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heng-Long-1-16-rc-Tank-RX18-Multi-function-unit-/251131283724?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item3a7897490c
is this the correct one? will it fit?
http://www.rccommand.com/guides/upgrade.php
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=743482
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well he got his to fit so should think yours will fit mate :-))
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... so I'm going to Howes on Saturday... anyone want anything? %)
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I'll have a couple of their 50 amp tornado ESC's if you're paying %) :-))
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... so I'm going to Howes on Saturday... anyone want anything? %)
Can you see if they have the lower chassis for a Heng Long KV1-S?
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Can you see if they have the lower chassis for a Heng Long KV1-S?
Hows said, "take two Asprin and call me in the morning!"
Actually, they said ring the shop and ask for Nick.
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So I've taken the Heng Long Tiger I tank back (with the pre RX-18 cntl board) and got a credit note which I duly turned into 2 x 15 Mtronics ESC, a shop returned faulty Smasher destroyer, a small set of jewellers screw drivers, Graupner fire monitor and some bullet connectors.... + £22 :-))
I'm still pondering the 'use tank bits in a twin motor model boat ' idea but it's looking less and less cost effective the more I look into it.
1. The cheapest RX-18 based tank I can find is £70 +p&p (RX-18 are the "fully proportional" controllers.)
2. The bit's can be bought separately (eg. ebay) RX-18 (£20) + Rx (£5) + Tx (£15) + Motor set (£12) + battery (£10) = £62
3. Cheapo 2.4Ghz radio (£30) + 2 x ESC (£40+) + Motors (£10-30) + battery (£10-30) = £90
4. Tank RC gear is mostly 27Mhz and usually limited to 3 switable channels and of quite limited range.
5. I Did find this on 2.4Gig for £60 - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120977543476?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120977543476?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
6. Tank RC does have additional 'built in' options for sound, other more "channels" for turret movement, sound, lights,
smoke, etc. and I still like the idea of full steering control (for two motors) on one stick.
7. Option 3 above, IMHO, still offer the best overall control in the long run....
............ just thinking out load 8)
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agree option 3 is probably best route :-))
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BTW: Howes Model Shop..... http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=39369.msg393051#msg393051 (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=39369.msg393051#msg393051)
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Hi, I've nearly finished a 1/12th scale scratchbuilt T34 in ply with Panther G steel gearboxes and Bulldog drive sprockets and 6v 4amp SLA battery, runs forever on the beach. Cheers Geoff.
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cool upload pics ? :-))
kk
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Some pics, I hope so here goes. Reduced to 640 x 480.
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Nice work Geoff! :o
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nice :-))
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i envey your skills, well done kk
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Thanks guys, The tracks are nylon seat belts with oak links superglued on. It's powered with a 6v 4amp SLA battery through an Mtronics 15amp marine ESC to two Heng Long Panther G steel gearboxes via micro off switches for steering. The drive sprockets are for Walker Bulldog tank and works great in soft sand and stones but doesn't steer too well on grass because the inside track grips the grass and stops it from sliding round. A smooth track would be best on grass maybe depends what you drive on. Regards Geoff.
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Finally, fuel tanks and smoke cans attached and painted, regards.
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coming on :-))
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Good choice of subject, lends itself to materials/method of construction. :-)) :-)) :-))
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Pic of my Challenger 2 tank, finally got round to starting to paint it, not finished yet...
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looks great.... anyone who wants one of these Cheap.... send me a message.
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And finally tool boxes and tow ropes
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i see lots of good quality photos of tanks , im requesting a little information , im currently changing the rather budget quality heng long rc to a spektrum dx6i set up , the spped control is now through a pair of mtroniks viper 15s and a mtroniks tank mixer which works very well ( no more heng long dance ! ! ) however as weve removed the rx18 unit ive now lost the ability to rotate the turret and lift / lower the barrel , im also now missing the sounds ! has anybody else converted the turret / barrel , & how have you done it please ? jon / kev
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A lot of heng long owners are doing away with the toy like transmitters and using the clarke board in the tank, have a read through the link
regards Jack.http://www.rctankregiment.com/rctankforum/viewforum.php?f=109
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thank you for the link jack , ive sorted the turret rotation , its now driven through a mini servo circiut board , were off to pick up a couple of micro switches in the morning to activate the barrel and main gun firing ( its got the bb kit fitted ) ive wired the smoke unit via a seperate slide switch , and kevin has just ordered an engine sound unit from action ! jon
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Your welcome Jon, my tanks are the bb firing ones, just a bit of fun as for the smoker ( the standard heng long one ) a lot of people me included take them out because they are a drain on the battery and it's hit and miss if they work properly, overfilling is the bigest problem
regards Jack.
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ive left the firing kit alone , just removed the plugs that would have paired it to the old rx18 , with a pair of micro switches operated with a micro servo and operated through one of the standard stick channels , one half will operated the firing motor the other will make the barrel lift , ive heard the original smoker is proverbially crud , its currently wired with an isolator switch , when it gives up we will look at changing it for somthing better . jon
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when i did my walker bulldog i disabled he bb system and put a henlong flash unit in
kk
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at the moment weve not got the gun fire sound card , all of the heng long electronics are waiting to find a new home ( probably in dusty bin ! ) ive spent much of this last week rebiulding with decent reliable electronics and 2.4ghz radio !
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Hi everyone, what sort of pulling power do these R/C tanks of yours have?
I'm considering buying one and then removing the turret and replacing it with some form of scratch built cabin and turning the whole thing into some form of tracked vehicle capable of towing my r/c boat along on a trailer of some form.
The boat is 1 metre in length and with batteries weighs about 10lb.
The whole rig would be more for show and occasional use rather than being used everytime I sail the boat.
Many thanks
Chris M
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sounds interesting chris , think id rather start with a rolling hull with motors/ gearboxes and tracks rather than buying a complete tank and throwing half of it away . a point worth noting is the heng long ones fit the battery underneath which may be a problem if your planing to cradle launch your model boat !
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I have a the bottom tray, and running gear from a HL Tiger 1 somewhere in the shed if thats of any use (Upgraded mine to all metal)
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Hi Essex this mite be useful for me I was given a tank hull for tiger 1 henlong needs gear it's being converted into a version that had a crane in place of the gun barrel also was used for towing gear around
Kk
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Thanks for the headsup re the battery location triumphjon. I had been looking at a jagdpanther - the one without a revolving turret - this afternoon on ebay. If I took the barrel off, with a minimum of scratchbuilding I would have a cabin of sorts because it's already part of the design of the tank.
One thing I did notice on ebay was the vast number of spare parts for sales, are these 1/16 scale rc tanks really that unreliable?
Ta, Chris
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The only thing I ever found unreliable was the henlong smoke systems I've had 4 and none have worked , have you thought about getting a rtr RC truck buggy you can replace the tyres with tracks
N. kk
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The only thing I ever found unreliable was the henlong smoke systems I've had 4 and none have worked
N. kk
Do you still have them? reason I ask is there's a common fault with them that's easily fixed with a soldering iron
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I never knew you could do that :-) I'll research some more before I commit myself to a final design. Ta
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I still have 2 of them yes
Kk
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its not going to be an easy conversion to alter a truck/ buggy into a tracked vehicle , youd be better off starting with a tank or track laying vehicle , this will at least give you the twin motor / gearbox units along with a set of tracks , ive noticed a trader on ebay who uses the name tankforce1 who has several lower hulls and running gear for sale that dont cost too much , this could be a good starting point . id also look at altering the hull to fit the battery inside the hull rather than in a box below the hull !
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My bulldog has a batt fitted inside
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I still have 2 of them yes
Kk
If you open up the oil burner box you will see the the heating wire, check that the wire is properly soldered to the board at both ends
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Hi Guys, Can anyone tell me what size motor is on the plastic gears H.L. G/box, and recommend an upgrade please. Regards Geoff.
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Make & Model?
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Hi, The Heng Long G/box with white plastic gears. Regards.
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from memory as i dont have one to hand i think they are rs380s. Tho many upgrade them to speed 400s
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Thanks very much for the info, regards Geoff.
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Here's some pics of my plywood Cromwell Tank build, hope you like them.
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Very nice :-))
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hi geoff
that is brilliant very impressed with :-))
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Nice one Geoff , nice to see someone else building something different.
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After many many years of building ships,boats, aircraft, helicopters and tanks, I have gone mad and started another tank. BUT this time it's 1/2 scale. We have seen the wonderful manned model ships ( I was tempted, but lack water) so how about manned model tanks ? A YouTube search for " scaled tank " or username Gizmo4T will give you an idea. Mine is to be a Matilda 2 . . . . . So good the Australians made a song about it .
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1/2 scale, flipping heck! Should be a right build!!!!
Nice one Rob, keep us posted please....
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1/2 scale, flipping heck! Should be a right build!!!!
Nice one Rob, keep us posted please....
Should be able to actually drive it :-)) :-))
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Yes, hydraulic powered, sit in and drive it. Have a look at those links to see them working.
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NICE! R/C replica WW1 tank - http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-replica-WW1-tank/?ALLSTEPS (http://www.instructables.com/id/RC-replica-WW1-tank/?ALLSTEPS)
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I have a tamiya 1/16 Pershing . It is still sat on the work in progress shelf as i have not started weathering it yet . Still enjoying the "as new" condition .
I acquired some resin 1/16 scale stowage the will go well with it , when i get round to it ..
sorry for the grainy pics
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Should look really good with the weathering.
Ned
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Here are a few pictures of my Heng Long Jagdpanther. I've modified it a bit with uprated wheels, suspension and gearboxes. I added some extra detail and changed the RC system to Taigen 2.4Ghz.
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Nice job, like you i've just updated a panther g with taigen electrics and made the turret do full 360 degree turns using some bits i had lying around, tell a lie i did buy the pick up wire, could'nt solder it so used some 3 amp conectors, the next one i do in a tiger i'll try the phosphor bronze strip. It's easier to do with the recoil unit fitted just use a slip ring or telephone anti tangle device but with mine they have bb units in the and it hangs down below the rotation ring
regardsJack
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hi I have around 20 tanks at the moment , all 1/16th scale heres a couple of pictures
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/teddyt1/DSC_0036_zps3bed29f4.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/teddyt1/DSC_0184_zpsbcb3d85d.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/teddyt1/DSC_0147_zps4adff00c.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/teddyt1/DSC_0129_zps5138dfaf.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/teddyt1/DSC_0048_zpsfb4bba37.jpg)
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I got my hands on a Tamiya Tiger I (56010).
What colour should I use for it if I go for the Africa version ?
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Hi i would use Tamiya dark yellow, then high light panels in a very thinned buff to show fading. heres a pic of my model of a tiger that was captured in tunisia
hope it helps
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/teddyt1/DSC_0001_zpsf52550ea.jpg)
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did tigers ever see africa? :P - yes I know tunisia is NORTH africa, but I thought they didnt come into service till a lot later.
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The only working Tiger in the UK is in the Bovington Tank Museum.in Dorset, it was captured in ..North Africa.
Moderated - Admin :police:
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I know its a big place - be more surprised if they had found it in botswana {-) , third reich and on till morning until the fuel runs out.
Like I said, thought they didnt come out until later after the defeat of rommel, busy doing a bit of rework on the royal sov so unable to go digging for them, back to the loft for some soldering.
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decided to look - yep used in tunisia with the africa corp. :D
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I know its a big place - be more surprised if they had found it in botswana {-) , third reich and on till morning until the fuel runs out.
Like I said, thought they didnt come out until later after the defeat of rommel, busy doing a bit of rework on the royal sov so unable to go digging for them, back to the loft for some soldering.
Soldering.....i,m needing some soldering done....maybe i can send you what i,m needing done...i could pay you with a Haggis.... {-)
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ooooo that's ofal, {-), anyway so is my soldering >:-o, did all right last year, just tried soldering a M6 brass nut to a piece of M8 thread - without getting solder in either thread, would have preferred to have two nuts, one on top of the other on top of the M8 thread, but had to resort to just the one - reluctant to try again, initially tried it with a 40W soldering iron and a serious bit of cleaning and tinning no luck, probably due to the large heat sink of the vice etc, so used a blow torch - one extreme to another, just hope there's enough thread with the M6 nut, with another acting as a locking nut. Anyway getting of topic. :D.
I have a tiger from Tamiya, been a while since been out of the photocopy box she is in, but going to be looking through the loft - workshop soon for all the other kits I have. O0
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here is a few more of my 1/16th tanks
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/teddyt1/DSC_0074_zps74116e5f.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/teddyt1/DSC_0084_zps1afc53f2.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/teddyt1/DSC_0153_zps50cfb63f.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/teddyt1/DSC_0030_zps23a4d391.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/teddyt1/DSC_0075_zpse9dcb41e.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/teddyt1/DSC_0014_zpsccc63d52.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff417/teddyt1/DSC_0203_zps5845d414.jpg)
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Guys....those 1/16 tanks look superb :-))....but enough of the haggis & ofal :D.........
Please explain how you want to solder the M6 brass nut to a section of [?M8] thread..........
There will be a method :-)) ......Derek
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It has already been done, just not that good, I don't want to mess with it now, as with all things, if I start to change it now it will go all wrong, this is off topic and therefore the nuts problem is going back on the fin thread.
Absolutely great tanks. love the 6th one
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i have a tamiya 1/16 mk1 tiger tank....had it some years now...nice models..............
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its got as much metal on it as i can get on it lol...will post some pics...lol...................
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Of course I have tanks doesn't every one {-) {-)
The King Tiger and the Sherman I built some years ago from Tamiya full option kits both are upgraded with metal tracks, The Pershing is a Heng long I came across on e-bay a few years ago listed as (non working spares or repair) I thought it was worth a punt and to my surprise I got it very cheap, when it arrived it looked almost new, opened it up and looked at the control panel and on the under side immediately found the problem a wire detached form it using the length of the wire I narrowed it down two six likely soldering points on closer inspection I could see the signs of a broken wire on one of them, so I soldered it in place and put it back together switched on and the lights started flashing, pushed the ignition button and it burst into life, not a patch on my Tamiya's but for a tenner it'll do :-))
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I posted this earlier on the General Forum,and although I have had a few replies,I thought maybe I should have posted on this page to start with..........
Hi guys,[/size]I am looking for some kind of mechanism to go in the end of my battleship gun barrels. They would be the same type as what the model Tank boys have.Hopefully this will include as the high powered red bulb that gives off a flash as well as perhaps a sound system,but I suspect that this would not be suitable,because as well as the big bang for the 15inch guns,they also have a machine gun sound also.I am not capable of making my own so would be looking at the complete flash unit.I dont really know what to search for on a certain auction site.Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction please? [/size]As usual,many thanks,Mick F
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mine has the ultra bright red led..also ultra bright machine gun led....I got mine form maplin electronics as a terminal on the led broke off...but you can buy them off ebay...as for gun 88mm main gun sound,turret,gun movement and firing comes from a box either mf-01 box or the dmd box ..I know these will work in or out of the tank....as some times I place it out doors..under a sheet on Halloween and scare the trick or treat kids lol..so I know it will fit in any thing..as I fitted it into a tug for a laugh...their was a guy on ebay that I bought all my parts off he lived in wales...he had every thing for model tanks..but my tank is a Tamiya tiger tank mk1 I hope I can help you...........
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my turret is moved by a electric motor and tooth ring was only a few pounds complete ready to fit...but my main 88mm gun is steel after market heavy lol..........
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Hi Rottweiler, You don't mention the scale of your battle ship, I say this because the flash unit in Tamiya tanks is a fairly bulky cable and the flash unit on the end is about 15mm x 5mm so your barrel would need to be around 6mm dia. plus the speaker is quite large, depending on which tank model but around 120mm x 80mm x 50mm. and also the multi function units are not that small, and although the flash and sound of main gun and machine gun are very good you also have the other sounds, IE. turret turn, gun elevation and depression and of course the engine which differs according to the tank type, not sure it would sound right for a battle ship to have a Detroit Continental radial engine, whether you could mute the engine sound I couldn't say, just thought you might like an idea of sizes :-)) Joe
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Hi Joe,
Thanks for your reply
my battleship is actually 1/96th scale and is 6 foot 6 inch long, and the gun barrels would indeed take that size fitting. I am not short of space that is for sure.So from what you have said,I assume that the various sounds within the sound unit cannot be easily isolated, to only play what is needed? I could make use of the turret movements and elevations,but would as you say have no use for the engine sound or the machine gun.Thats a pity, because I thought maybe this would be the way to go.Ah well back to the drawing board.I can use servos and available stuff to turn the turret, it is just this intense flash I really wanted.I think I may be looking at using the flash unit from a disposable camera,if I can get hold of a couple.
Thanks again,
Mick F
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Hi Mick , I'm not saying you can't mute the sound there may well be a way to do it. may be by just cutting a couple of wires, but they are fairly expensive units to experiment with, but I can confirm the gun flash and sound is very realistic and very loud with volume turned up O0 >Joe
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Hi Mick,
Admiralty electronics do a gun flash unit (AE9186) and 16 inch gun salvo (AE9081) that can be used together. They are available here:
http://www.model-dockyard.com/acatalog/Admiralty-Electronic-Accessories.html
Regards,
Roger.
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looking at my mf-01 and dmd control unit..its just plug and play..i can remove say machine gun..or main gun you have a choice....but like i mentioned..most of my parts was..what i call cheap off the bay..and the units dont have to be in the tank..as tamiya made that option...full sound or not....tanks that are made in china..no offence..its built in..and unrepairable if they go wrong but if you could get one..say off the bay...motors not working ect but the sound works..it may be able to solve your problem..like cut up the tank?and build your own sound box?im not very helpful on tanks from china..as iv never owned one...................
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i must mention tho the sound box can be turned up lol very loud..my wife goes on one lol...when i go on patrol with it lol....
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Hi Mick, on close inspection the flash unit is a cable with a capacitor about half way in a shrink sleeve and probably an ultra bright led on the end in an orange shrink sleeve, the other end has a plug with four wires, now I am no electronic wizard but it would seem to me that two of these wires charge the capacitor and the other two by means of a momentary switch, trigger the capacitor to discharge to the led. these units are sold as a spare part, it may be worth experimenting with one, just a thought, ok2 Joe.
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i was once at the local purpose built boating lake/pond..when a guy came on to water with huge battle ship...on the side of the pond/lake was a cafe....people was eating/drinking out side.it was a nice hot sunny day..getting back to battle ship..it was about half way in the pond.when explosions came from the boat..the guy used black power in his guns..the park wardens/workers told him to get the boat out and not to bring it again....but the guy with the battle ship..said theirs no restictions in what boats go on the water only petrol boats was banned as kids also go on the water with paddle boats..but it was a school day and their was no paddle boats in use.............but they did make him take the boat home...............
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No surprise there, you need a licence for black powder and a pyrotechnics licence to use it in public displays :police:
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Hi Mick,
Admiralty electronics do a gun flash unit (AE9186) and 16 inch gun salvo (AE9081) that can be used together. They are available here:
http://www.model-dockyard.com/acatalog/Admiralty-Electronic-Accessories.html (http://www.model-dockyard.com/acatalog/Admiralty-Electronic-Accessories.html)
Regards,
Roger.
This looks like the best option for your needs. however, I dont think the flash is synchronised with the sound and that is the problem. Without using a Tamiya tank system, I have yet to find a suitable 'Big Gun' light and sound effect unit. I am pursuing AA gun effects, but these will lack the co-ordinated flash and bang effect, but will simulate multiple AA guns firing at once with a single gunfire sound effect backing it up. My excuse, the model is a scale 1/4 mile away and you would expect a lag between flash and bang...good excuse?
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About time I put a tank up in the RC Tanks section...my latest addition to the 'fleet'. A WWII German Sturmtiger, not a pretty tank by any standards. I obtained it from the Treasurer of Portsmouth and District Model Powerboat Club ( yup, thats why he is never at events, building tanks!! :-)) ).
Received nicely primered in a three tone camouflage, which I then painted over...
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Then I took it to the Model Show at Bovingdon in Dorset a couple of weeks ago. The Display Team were attending with ONE boat...and lots of Tanks!
Pyrotechnics going in it later..single shot, lots of flash and smoke only. As its land based I will be excercising even more caution in the installation than I would in a boat..publics a lot closer.
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Here's a few pics of my 1/12th scale Cromwell Mk.4 build.
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The last few pics of Cromwell build.
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Are there any shows, shops etc. that cater for this side of the hobby, I am thinking of a small tank but would like to see them before parting with cash? I live in Yorkshire. Thanks.
Nige
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Hi a3nige, Sorry, I'm not sure, but look on google for R/C Tanks and Heng Long Tanks. I made mine from scratch from 3mm plywood and Heng Long motors and gearboxes. regards. Geoff C.
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Thanks Geoff :-))
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Hi all. I have just purchased a Heng long Sherman, for my grandson, honest :-) I have tried to apply the decals, but with out any luck, they will not leave the sheet. I followed the instructions to the letter, but still no joy. Any ideas any one. Cheers all. Phil
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Well going over the obvious is the only thing I can suggest. They are like letraset or vinyl transfers from BECC. Remove the backing or low tack film from behind the transfer. Place in position and rub down vigorously with a wooden implement..lolly stick, bit of balsa stick etc. Leave for at least fifteen minutes before attempting to remove the shiny upper carrier film, peeling back against the transfer to reduce tearing load on the decal.
If the above doesnt work, you may have a problem :}
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Thanks for that unbuiltnautilus. That makes sense :-)) I haven't tried it yet, had a tough day at work today. I will give it a try tomorrow. Thank you once again for the help. Cheers.
Phil
ps what has become of the salt water Darnell build?
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Hey guys, just seen this thread. Tanks are my first rc love, I've got around 20 at the moment in various states.
Heavily modified Tamiya sherman m51:
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m51/C0A2F9A8-E954-4140-AA29-98A3D8B45693_zpsyg92u0c4.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m51/C0A2F9A8-E954-4140-AA29-98A3D8B45693_zpsyg92u0c4.jpg.html)
Taigen Panther commission:
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/Taigen%20panther/9E95FA12-81D9-4DCE-8E18-C7C4C38F99CA_zpsleqf11lr.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/Taigen%20panther/9E95FA12-81D9-4DCE-8E18-C7C4C38F99CA_zpsleqf11lr.jpg.html)
Henglong based Panther updated to a Panther F
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/panther%20f/null_zpsb3c75ce7.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/panther%20f/null_zpsb3c75ce7.jpg.html)
My tigers, initial Tunisian tiger "Norbert", late tiger, sturm tiger:
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/late%20tiger/DA98BD98-4BE6-4483-BB1C-F79C921F76A0_zpsibnx4seq.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/late%20tiger/DA98BD98-4BE6-4483-BB1C-F79C921F76A0_zpsibnx4seq.jpg.html)
Tamiya leopard 2:
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Early tiger
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/008C88CB-E051-4088-A03D-31B205A53D8A-493-00000099FF580374_zpse133bb81.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/008C88CB-E051-4088-A03D-31B205A53D8A-493-00000099FF580374_zpse133bb81.jpg.html)
Tamiya Jagdpanther
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/F61EEE3F-F48E-481F-A801-D9F53C1BC629-395-0000005909A3FA7F_zpsc80646cf.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/F61EEE3F-F48E-481F-A801-D9F53C1BC629-395-0000005909A3FA7F_zpsc80646cf.jpg.html)
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Hi all. I have a hl tiger 1. But 8 also have a tamiya leopard 1a4. The leopard is off the road at the moment as I cannot source the little 2 hole clips that go on the outside of the tracks. I need about 40 at present. Any ideas before I get a new set of tracks? ?
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Thanks for that unbuiltnautilus. That makes sense :-)) I haven't tried it yet, had a tough day at work today. I will give it a try tomorrow. Thank you once again for the help. Cheers.
Phil
ps what has become of the salt water Darnell build?
It is sitting on a shelf, 95% finished, taunting me, saying " finish me, finish me...you can see the bottom of the lake at the moment..go on...you know you want to!" So I may just have to pull my finger out while it is summer and get it in the water...meanwhile I am painting a Panther tank for someone else :((
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Very nice, love the weathering :-))
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I like the Leopard 2, the thing looks streamlined enough to drive at 100MPH!
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I built a Modelworks 1/8 scale Tiger earlier this year, powered by a four stroke 50cc, all steel/aluminium/brass construction....
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh563/6705russell/image.jpg2_zpsmz5cd1m7.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/6705russell/media/image.jpg2_zpsmz5cd1m7.jpg.html)
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh563/6705russell/image.jpg1_zpssjg7st7d.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/6705russell/media/image.jpg1_zpssjg7st7d.jpg.html)
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Wow! liking that. Going to head over to their web site now :-))
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Wow! liking that. Going to head over to their web site now :-))
Have a look at this link .
Indicates they no longer exist.
[http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/war-room-459/11420535-modelworks-1-8-tiger.html/quote]
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Yes unfortunately Modelworks went bump in 2003, there is still the odd unbuilt kit if you are lucky enough to drop on one, they were originally sold in separate kits, hull/turret, wheels/tracks etc so as to break up the overall cost, total was about £3000.
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Hey folks, my latest build an isreali m50 sherman, there is a build thread here:
https://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=14021
I've gone for a period Sinai grey which is 50/50 tamiya dark yellow and buff with a little bit of medium grey added to taste. She uses an IBU2 with tamiya KV-1 sounds. There is a tamiya battle system with the emitter hidden in the spot light.
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/F1F4656D-C35F-426A-859A-E67DBB563C74_zpsratooffp.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/F1F4656D-C35F-426A-859A-E67DBB563C74_zpsratooffp.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/9362870B-2160-48EB-89C9-491EFE6B13F3_zps02oqarqt.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/9362870B-2160-48EB-89C9-491EFE6B13F3_zps02oqarqt.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/60E1CB09-30C5-461E-AE8C-9D98DBE33088_zpsxw2mpsdr.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/60E1CB09-30C5-461E-AE8C-9D98DBE33088_zpsxw2mpsdr.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/D40D314D-5CF4-408D-8E3A-A7C80A2D3BB9_zps6muiuxvx.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/D40D314D-5CF4-408D-8E3A-A7C80A2D3BB9_zps6muiuxvx.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/C407CC20-2E31-4A04-B1C5-CF2C5B48236E_zpsmkpzcrxl.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/C407CC20-2E31-4A04-B1C5-CF2C5B48236E_zpsmkpzcrxl.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/6F9896FE-F1F4-406F-B7F5-55F7F0E4892D_zpsvdfv0nzk.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/6F9896FE-F1F4-406F-B7F5-55F7F0E4892D_zpsvdfv0nzk.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/5FA061CF-61A0-4696-A77F-4E32EC59D674_zpshzbor7r2.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/5FA061CF-61A0-4696-A77F-4E32EC59D674_zpshzbor7r2.jpg.html)
Some close ups:
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(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/37ADCD4D-2E15-4C86-A29E-A45781E5BAB2_zpsqysyyfpn.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/37ADCD4D-2E15-4C86-A29E-A45781E5BAB2_zpsqysyyfpn.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/53D7A704-F457-4291-B601-E684781EFF66_zpswxky5e9i.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/53D7A704-F457-4291-B601-E684781EFF66_zpswxky5e9i.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/C85FCFBE-934A-4B33-ABEF-0EDEC32FF5A9_zps9ue1ss6h.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/C85FCFBE-934A-4B33-ABEF-0EDEC32FF5A9_zps9ue1ss6h.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/9A5C539C-F7CC-434B-96F2-CAD447999D05_zpsfa1a9mfw.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/9A5C539C-F7CC-434B-96F2-CAD447999D05_zpsfa1a9mfw.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/7790DD75-C604-4AC4-AC44-3DA0B58C7541_zpszergigoi.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/7790DD75-C604-4AC4-AC44-3DA0B58C7541_zpszergigoi.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/17F58D4A-1769-4E66-9F72-C89B4323CD5D_zpsezznzad3.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/17F58D4A-1769-4E66-9F72-C89B4323CD5D_zpsezznzad3.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/F9265FB5-9241-4DED-B41E-6F4465E6C91F_zpsnfkeuhfx.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/F9265FB5-9241-4DED-B41E-6F4465E6C91F_zpsnfkeuhfx.jpg.html)
Some with the m51:
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/7EA0603E-A478-42BF-9DA5-6240FFF60CCA_zpsimgjtjlp.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/7EA0603E-A478-42BF-9DA5-6240FFF60CCA_zpsimgjtjlp.jpg.html)
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(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/07E513B1-F209-422A-859F-370FAC8C2B8E_zpsy0lw3p4n.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/07E513B1-F209-422A-859F-370FAC8C2B8E_zpsy0lw3p4n.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/team_shrewsbury/m50%20sherman/7966515F-7A48-4FD6-9397-C4C1AE1CDBC1_zpsbyjcrops.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/team_shrewsbury/media/m50%20sherman/7966515F-7A48-4FD6-9397-C4C1AE1CDBC1_zpsbyjcrops.jpg.html)
Video to follow
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Hi Tom....and this is rather different than the fast luxury yacht O0
I viewed your build thread.....that is some pretty amazing detail that Tamiya create in their work....I suppose it is a supply & demand situation......the more demand , the more they will spend in development detail
One thing I am unsure of is the interface between the turret proper, and the rectangular interface which supports the mantlet plate & hence the barrel......I see & understand the recoil shroud OK.....but just not sure of the representation of the [olive green] vertical and horizontal stich welds?............
The same or similar representation appears in other images where major elements are joined .......Derek
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Hi Derek, there isn't very much of the Tamiya original tank left, just the chassis and the basis of the turret. Most of the detail is scratch built, photo etch or some bits have been 3d printed and extra detail added.
The weld seam represents this:
http://data4.primeportal.net/tanks/anon_idf/m50_super_sherman/images/m50_super_sherman_24_of_59.jpg
Although it's larger on the model. The housing attached to the turret that the mantlet pivots from allowed a larger gun to be mounted in the sherman turret without having to enlarge the turret ring. This had to be compensated for by the large counter weight on the rear of the turret.
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hi all
will probably get a leopard tamiya tank from stella models good price ,one would assume that it has a plastic barrel and not an aluminum ,
i understand this kit is not subject to import duty but has any one been hit with vat when ordering from this company into the uk
stlill working on my speedline 1/12 tamar but thought i would diversify for a change
regards
midships
h spary
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Never paid duty from Stella Models and I've had several RC cars from there
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You will get hit for VAT, I got the Tamiya js2 from banzai hobby and was charged £100 when it arrived.
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Strange as I've not been hit with VAT from Stellas, but only the 'handling' by parclefarce of around £25.
That Vat sounds horrendous.
Ken
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That might include vat kenny, the parcel force handling fee is £15 so the rest could be the vat. I've only had a handling fee when I've been charged something
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hi all
i know i have asked this question before but still confused
stella models have a new batch of leopard tamiya tanks in reduced price ,this is where the confusion starts
stella models
leopard tank £525 + £106 postage total £631.o.o
tank zone £749 including free postage and a cd rom
can any one explain the vast difference in price bearing in mind that both would be imported into the uk probably via the far east
thanks
regards
midships
howard
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I thought Stella models was not UK based. Anyway tank zone are a rip off, the Tamiya tanks they say they stick are just ordered from manheader off ebay, so you can wind up paying customs charges. The best place for Tamiya tanks is banzai hobby, the shipping is cheaper and the tanks are cheaper, will probably be paying vat, but you would with the orhers.