RE: Merit/WSN T-34 Build - w/TK-22
Thanks for the input guys, its nice to know that the plastic tracks are so durable! I did think about putting in the HL gearboxes at the beginning of this build. However, having no access to machining or press-fitting equipment at home means that I can't fit a final drive gear on the HL sprocket shaft. So I can't install the HL gearboxes without having to modify the lower rear hull (Wackywheelz did an excellent guide on modifying his T-34 a while ago, but his website is so long gone). However, from past WSN T-34 reviews, it seems that there were a lot of issues with gear slippage, partly because the stock WSN electronics drove the motors and gears too fast. With the TK-22 and momentum feature turned on, the motor speed and acceleration curve are just right. At low speeds the tank runs very scale like! I have not experienced any issues with the stock gearbox so far. Nate
Posted on: 5/14/2013 10:54 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Futaba crystal in a GWS radio
Hi guys, Would using a Futaba crystal in a GWS radio work? The radio in question is a GWS GWT6A running on 75Mhz. If I do give it a test, is there a chance that I'll fry the electronics? Thanks in advance!
Posted on: 1/10/2012 9:11 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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Tamiya M51
Hey guys, Came across this while surfing Tamiya's website and thought you all might be interested: [image]http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/56032super_sherman/top.jpg[/image] http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/56032super_sherman/index.htm Forgive me if this has already been posted, thanks![:D]
Posted on: 12/2/2010 9:07 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Need tips on sub to static-dive in icy water
Never ran subs in icy conditions but I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't want to take a swim in 4 degree water! :P
Posted on: 9/28/2010 4:38 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: Sub Comercial
Genius![:D]
Posted on: 9/11/2010 9:24 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: Plastic cement waterproof?
Yup, it's pretty waterproof. I've used Testor's cement for a while now without any problems, the cement actually softens the styrene and sort of enables the parts to be "welded" together from what I've seen.
Posted on: 9/10/2010 12:21 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: How to imitate the type VII wooden deck?
Is it possible to use a small enough drill bit to drill some pilot holes and enlarge them out with a rectangular file?
Posted on: 8/17/2010 7:54 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: 1/72 Revell Type C: bow bent to starboard, now?
You could try to the boiling water method, i know this has been used to solve the hull flex problem on the Trumpeter models.
Posted on: 8/16/2010 9:43 AM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: Need suggestions on a multi channel radio for a sub.
It will work, as long as the frequency is 75.xxx Mhz.
Posted on: 7/4/2010 2:22 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: submarine dive planes: best configuration
Would a helicopter head hold gyro mounted vertically achieve the same effect?
Posted on: 6/17/2010 10:48 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: My SdKfz253 a WIP
Beautiful
Posted on: 6/8/2010 8:47 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Seawolf Build - First Sub (and boat for that matter)
[quote]ORIGINAL: Nuke Mechanic Lipos will work submerged completely in water... [/quote] Is this for real? I thought only seal lead-acid batteries were safe underwater... only started using lipos recently though.
Posted on: 6/7/2010 12:39 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: Type VIIC/41, net cutter
Nope, I believe the order to remove them was issued in March 1941.
Posted on: 6/6/2010 12:04 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: my 1/16 3 of 4 moto kingtiger
说我�？ 也是中国人，�在加拿大， 没�说过5IMX。。。 看了看，挺醋的~
Posted on: 5/30/2010 11:31 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: my 1/16 3 of 4 moto kingtiger
[quote]ORIGINAL: WLY22 [quote]ORIGINAL: Captain Nemo12 帅~ [/quote] [sm=omg_smile.gif] [/quote] 呵呵还有什么样的�克啊？ 上传几个照片给我们看看~
Posted on: 5/30/2010 10:55 AM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: my 1/16 3 of 4 moto kingtiger
帅~
Posted on: 5/28/2010 12:54 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Beautiful workmanship
He sure loves his metal!
Posted on: 5/26/2010 9:13 AM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Scratch built U96
I personally prefer two motors driving two props, you'd have to either invest in twin ESCs or a single ESC able to handle the current load of the two motors. If you chose to go with the single motor route, you will have to use a gearbox to drive both props, this eliminates the need for a second ESC altogether. As for the propeller seals, stuffing boxes are very popular, there are also specially made submarine seals for this purpose: http://www.subtech.uk.com/acatalog/SubTech_Range_of_Hardware_Products.html
Posted on: 5/1/2010 11:31 AM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: Tracking
Thanks guys, I think one of the first upgrades I'll invest in will be a carbon fiber tail boom. If I have trouble with orientation at low altitudes, I'll grab another canopy, always had a soft spot for white, yellow and orange.[8D]
Posted on: 4/29/2010 7:56 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
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Tracking
Hey guys, This might sound like a stupid question but just out of curiosity, for those who own a green version of the Belt CP V2, have anyone of you had trouble tracking the heli while flying over grass? I always thought it was kinda counter-intuitive to paint a heli green since this might confuse the eyes while hovering at low altitudes over grass...
Posted on: 4/29/2010 7:55 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
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RE: Walmart Submarine = Cool ! Part II
From what I remember, there is a strip of metal running along the length of the battery compartment, at the end of which is soldered a wire (Red in the .pdf file, you can see it in the second pic). You need to desolder this wire from the strip and resolder it with the other wire (Green in the document). Even though the wire colours on the Seawolf are violet and orange (not sure), they should still be soldered at the same places as the red and green wires on the older Chicago model.
Posted on: 4/29/2010 12:37 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: Walmart Submarine = Cool ! Part II
[quote]ORIGINAL: Wheelnut Where is the file? [/quote] Hi, The file can be found here: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5295022/anchors_5385576/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#5385576 Enjoy!
Posted on: 4/28/2010 5:12 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: Revell 1/72 type VIIC, strange keel shape
I believe they were there to make space for the main ballast tank intakes at the bottom of the central hull, near the keel.
Posted on: 4/28/2010 10:14 AM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: Automatic Pitch Controllers
[quote]ORIGINAL: junglelord I have seen a mechanical stabilizer for a submarine, running on a gryo, to balance after each torpedo is shot. Very cool, simple screw and threaded weight, moves forward to keep the sub level, as the weight of each torpedo is lost. [8D] [/quote] I think I know who you mean, Manfred's system is exceptional![:D]
Posted on: 4/9/2010 6:18 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: Identifying lost part
How big is the diameter of the spring? If it is small enough, could replace it with a spring from a pen.
Posted on: 4/8/2010 5:05 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Seaview Concept II
She's a beauty Dennis, good job!
Posted on: 3/28/2010 8:14 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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Now THIS is something I definitely want!
Some very creative engineering going on here: http://rutube.ru/tracks/2969890.html [8D]
Posted on: 3/16/2010 4:08 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: What's YOUR favorite tank???
Panzer III T-34/85
Posted on: 2/20/2010 12:06 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Aquathrust Vector Drive
That's a beautiful pond you're running in! Must be fun steering your subs through the arch underwater[:D]
Posted on: 2/19/2010 10:10 AM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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RE: Submarine Radios (Futaba 4GWD vs F 6EXP)
Since you are living in the US I'd say stick to 75 mhz for surface and keep 72 mhz for the sky![;)] Of course 27mhz also works for subs but keep in mind that the newer 2.4 ghz radios, although great for rc cars, do not penetrate water and therefore cannot be used for subs.
Posted on: 2/16/2010 10:18 PM by Author "Captain Nemo12" in the forum "RC Submarines"
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