RE: Clark electronics TK20
[quote]ORIGINAL: afv I may be wrong but have a read down page5, maybe it looks like someone else it taking over the sales side http://www.rctankregiment.com/rctankforum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=4379&start=40 [/quote] that isnt happening as there wasnt any profit in it and modeltank you are very correct ;)
Posted on: 9/15/2012 5:45 AM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Clark electronics TK20
Craig if you look here http://www.clark-model.com/eng/index_e.html the tk60 is there already lol we have a tk30 on its way so hopefully will get a lowdown on the programmable sounds and different options the Tk20's will stay as an entry level board with the tk30 and tk60 marketed at guys that like to mess about with there gear ;) really chuffed you are all (those that have them ;) ) happy with the boards i know there has been a little confusion over the "Plug and Play" terminology i would just like to say that there is a few connections to make and anyone with a limited soldering/wiring knowledge can do this no sweat so 100% plug and play it isnt id say more like 96% Rob
Posted on: 9/13/2012 2:41 AM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Clark electronics TK20
[quote]ORIGINAL: B.A.D.A.S.S.Force [quote]ORIGINAL: AFV432 Clarks initial mind set was he didnt think these would sell very boy i hope he's mistaken thus the limited sound sets available at the moment the Tiger is the first and we are working on soundsets for as many tanks as we can get our hands on so the sky is the limit really lol Rob [/quote] Rob, are you hinting, should the TK-20
Posted on: 9/6/2012 7:22 AM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Clark electronics TK20
Clarks initial mind set was he didnt think these would sell very boy i hope he's mistaken thus the limited sound sets available at the moment the Tiger is the first and we are working on soundsets for as many tanks as we can get our hands on so the sky is the limit really lol clarks initial thoughts was for a direct RX18 replacement but without all the nasty bits ie killer track recoil (the tk20 is the same as the Tamiya set up) 2 styles of recoil are available Tamiya and servo recoil the tk18 is a direct RX18 style with h/long handset retained and the airsoft function with the bonus of much better sound hope that helps clear things up slightly i cant wait till you guys get yours as the " proof will be in the pudding" as they say just remember to follow all the instructions on clarks website and all should be good ;) we did have the experimental version running off a planet 2.4ghz and it would seem the stick setup can be altered at least in the driving style by switching receiver cables we are still hanging out for a latest version tk20 and 30 here to get our teeth into then we will have more on it :) Rob
Posted on: 9/5/2012 12:28 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: FRAG July 28, 2012 Village Pics
A visit to Frag at least once in a lifetime has to be on everyones list i know for sure its on mine ;) Great pics Paul you guys have set that benchmark really high well done to you all
Posted on: 8/3/2012 4:17 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: My New Heng Long KV-1
Nice job so far Craig hmmm idlers ive seen a few with the whole assy broken mine was one of those sooooo a bit of brass and some tinkering i made a whole adjustable idler lol [IMG]http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp269/FV432_01/KV1/sherman100.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp269/FV432_01/KV1/sherman101.jpg[/IMG] i also added some bearings to the gearbox driveshafts and after a little cleanup with the dremel they fit nice and snug [IMG]http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp269/FV432_01/KV1/sherman105.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp269/FV432_01/KV1/sherman106.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp269/FV432_01/KV1/sherman108.jpg[/IMG] they are 8mm i.d. by 15mm o.d. flanged bearings keep up a great build i for one will be watching ;)
Posted on: 7/27/2012 9:02 AM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Heng Long 1/16 rc M41A3 Walker Bulldog
here is the only place i know that sells metal roadwheels and arms http://www.rctank.de/index.php?cPath=23_57&osCsid=j9u05m04vhdi8339hv5ciiuko3 they arent cheap though hope that helps Rob
Posted on: 7/24/2012 8:58 AM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: HL Panzer III Gear Boxes
[quote]ORIGINAL: DirtyBird69 Yeah I had the case holes on my steel gearboxes were a bit out of alignment on one of the cases and I had to drill them out a tad as they were distorting the case when you tightened the screws down, but once I did that all was well. Come to think of it I've never bought a set of gearboxes thet didn't need a bit of tweaking......guess their quality control isn't as good as it should be. [/quote] cool never thought of that dirtybird i cheated and swapped the cheeks for a good one lol your right on the QC glad they dont make replacement body parts Rob
Posted on: 7/18/2012 4:14 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: HL Panzer III Gear Boxes
[quote]ORIGINAL: DirtyBird69 don't waste your time..just get the steel gears as suggested and you will NEVER have that problem again...... [/quote] that is a true statement dirtybird but the plastic set i have in my dog have lasted 4 years ok the final drive gear has been repaired a few times and i do have a set of black steel boxes to go in soon but they arent brilliant the set i bought had to have the side plates replaced with a set from an earlier model plastic gears as the side cheeks were out of whack and i had a drive shaft that was pointing to the sky not suggesting for a minute they are all like that just the ones i had so if you can "Eyeball" them before buying id do it ;)
Posted on: 7/17/2012 2:41 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: HL Panzer III Gear Boxes
[quote]ORIGINAL: Panzerpaul Hi Rob: I am assuming that the brass tube is slid over the white plastic collar of that gear....which btw is exactly where mine cracked. I can do that but how is that gear removed from the gearbox. I don't want to break something else trying to fix it.... LOL. PP [/quote] youll need to undo the 2 screws underneath and remove a screw from both of the brass support rods basically leaves you with the gearbox in half and the final drive should just come straight out ;) Jeff The plastic gears are loads quieter than all the metal gearboxes the only thing is the slipper clutch needs fixing solid
Posted on: 7/17/2012 2:36 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: HL Panzer III Gear Boxes
Hi paul you can make a fix to these by getting some thin gauge brass tube the same diameter as the gear that has the crack in it it wiil need a strip down to get at it [IMG]http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp269/FV432_01/bulldog2026.jpg[/IMG] circled area is the part that needs the brass tube those gears are set on very fine splines and total failure is right round the corner my bulldog has run for a few years with this fix those gears are set on very fine splines and total failure is right round the corner the black steeled gears are a good investment and are a lot better than the "monkey" metal versions
Posted on: 7/17/2012 2:42 AM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Inertia hull sway in RC 1/35th
ahhh here http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11088390/tm.htm cheers ausf ;) note to self "open eyes before engaging fingers " lol
Posted on: 7/16/2012 1:19 AM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Inertia hull sway in RC 1/35th
just asked him the question Jeff ;) we want that in 1/16th lol
Posted on: 7/15/2012 3:25 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: To all European Clubs - D Day 2014
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tanque I believe I'd be interested in attending an event like this. Perhaps there are others from the West coast who would as well.. Jerry [/quote] Hi Jerry it would be an honour to have you and anyother West coast "Tankers" :) Rob
Posted on: 7/13/2012 2:41 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: To all European Clubs - D Day 2014
Hi Hal not much to report this end at the moment what would help us is if we could start a "list" of the guys and gals that are interested in this so we can see a ball park figure of the numbers involved ;)
Posted on: 7/13/2012 2:39 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Painting Mato Sherman Metal Suspension???
ooohhh like that a lot are you guys coming to an RCTR meet? we have one planned for september at bovie ;) Rob
Posted on: 7/8/2012 9:09 AM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Clark electronics TK20
the version one tk20 was good version 2 which is the one being made available is much better and clark sure nows his stuff just take a second to see what he does in 1/35 and yes you will be amazed
Posted on: 7/7/2012 5:53 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Painting Mato Sherman Metal Suspension???
Dont be fooled Herman im sure thats a real one joes taken a picture of
Posted on: 7/7/2012 3:45 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Painting Mato Sherman Metal Suspension???
not exactly pics but a video/diary of what paul (septon) did to his hope it helps;) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YDnrAX6K3k[/youtube] Rob
Posted on: 7/7/2012 7:54 AM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Clark electronics TK20
[quote]ORIGINAL: Darryl Usher No, I had ask a question of their slu tech and he said he didn't know. I thought that was strange. When the Clark unit came out, a friend said look at the sticks, they are the same. I don't think two people would design the same poor thing. Darryl [/quote] ahhh i see so your bemused lol and not saying that clark designed the slu or vice versa i still think you need to get one to try and get over your fear of sticks it'll do no good you know
Posted on: 7/6/2012 3:54 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Clark electronics TK20
[quote]ORIGINAL: Darryl Usher I don't see how you would change the cannon elevation. This must mean the SLU is built by Clark. Maybe if we asked him to change he would do Elmod sticks. Just like Tamiya but with more options. Don't know about HL. Darryl [/quote] can you confirm the relationship with clark and the slu?
Posted on: 7/6/2012 3:29 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Clark electronics TK20
going to test it on some spectrums and planets in a week or two ;) clark has assured me that 2.4ghz works just fine with his boards after the lengthy discussions ive had with him on these boards im not doubting his word ;) and before anyone asks no im not his cousin,nor am i his business partner lmao and if you do a search for clark on this very forum you will also note i liked his 1/35 offerings and ive been pestering him to venture into 1/16th for a while now Rob
Posted on: 7/6/2012 3:27 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Most Reliable Heng Long RC Tank Out of the box
[quote]ORIGINAL: Didsee sorry to be an idiot, ofcourse tis identical its the same bloody tank just different company im now wondering if i should by a taigen tank with metal track and gearbox and other metal parts or should i upgrade the heng long. i have been told that the heng long will need upgrading eventually due to brakages etc and you might aswell replace with metal tracks and gearbox for durability. so should i go for the taigen as it is already installed or stick with heng long. also is the performance as good as a heng long with metal tracks and gearbox in terms of speed and manouvrability? please let me know sorry to bug you all but im new to this game and want to make sure i buy the right tank, thanks again for all the replys and help, cheers from dids [/quote] Hi Didsee mart pointed me to this thread (would of missed it else..age you know lol) forget the taigen bulldog overpriced for poor metal everything and the metal tracks on the bulldog are a crime to it lol get the one from Howes ask them what RX is in there and if it isnt the 18 dont worry you can still have your fun my 6 year old bulldog runs still on its RX14 and plastic gears and tracks and its been thrashed a lot i did do the slipper gear mod at the first outset though fairly simple mod and youll be glad you did it other than that get yourself a set of "Black steel" gears for the bulldog and that will do you fine any more questions please dont hesitate to ask away Rob
Posted on: 7/3/2012 3:31 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Clark electronics TK20
[quote]ORIGINAL: smokinbarracuda Hi Rob, this sounds like a good solution for my Abrams. Do you know if it will have abrams sounds? [/quote] Leo 2a6 and abrams are on the list mate ;)
Posted on: 7/2/2012 5:07 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Clark electronics TK20
[quote]ORIGINAL: ausf [quote]ORIGINAL: YHR I wonder if Heng Long ever imagined that their Toy tanks were spur such an aftermarket of upgrade parts. First it was better mechanical parts, and now electronic parts. [/quote] Now if only Tristar, Eduard or even DML would see an opening for more 1/16 static offerings. I'm really surprised we haven't seen a 35t chassis. Think of all the kits that could be built off that hull: Marders, Hetzers... Or the Pz I and Pz II. [/quote] Here Here guys the more options the better :)
Posted on: 7/2/2012 1:10 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: To all European Clubs - D Day 2014
Very well said Mart and i agree Flamme if there is anything we can do here please dont hesitate to lay it on us ;)
Posted on: 7/1/2012 1:48 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Clark electronics TK20
i sure will Freakydude im not an agent For clark but i love what the guy does and have been praying that he will get more involved in this 1/16th scale i had a little in the development of it but that was just 6 months of e-mails and letting him know just what most of us really want a system that is better than H/long sounds this is very close to Tamiya in the sound department and something clark specialises in Tamiya battle system compatible now his boards are Tamiya and h/long battle system compatible i havent gotten that far with mine yet as ive had other "honey-do-list commitments" to seriouslly sit down and play with it
Posted on: 7/1/2012 1:46 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Clark electronics TK20
[quote]ORIGINAL: MAUS45 This very exciting news, but after looking at the instructions, for converting your HL tank to this new Clark system, it is not really plug and play. One still needs to disconnect several wires from there connectors and solder and or connect these wires to new connectors. Also have to build your own Tamiya Apple plug. This may be a simple task for some but not all. Still it is great to have another compatible control system that may work with Tamiya. Would be nice to know the price of the unit as well. [/quote] Clark shows a "How-to" build your own apple base a tamiya one would work just as well lmao the other plugs are fairly simple to modify and im sure if you are able to undo a H/long tank and re-install all the cables that usually break free from there pads then you should be able to do that also ;)
Posted on: 7/1/2012 9:54 AM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Clark electronics TK20
They are £33 each shipping is £5 to the uk
Posted on: 7/1/2012 9:27 AM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Clark electronics TK20
oops forgot to mention it will also support 2.4ghz as well Rob
Posted on: 6/30/2012 2:49 PM by Author "AFV432" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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