RE: Heng Long Turrent Rotation in Tamiya Panther
Lets not feed the troll, guys... Jeff (and Danny), The gears are identical, the only difference is that one has a slipper clutch and one does not. Putting the clutched one in the middle fixes the problem.
Posted on: 5/15/2013 3:36 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Heng Long Turrent Rotation in Tamiya Panther
Secret option B - Swap the middle and final gears in the Tamiya rotation unit. No glue or new parts needed.
Posted on: 5/15/2013 10:17 AM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Heng Long Turrent Rotation in Tamiya Panther
Random post aside [8|] , you would need to change out the turret ring gear for a HL one and that's not a simple swap.
Posted on: 5/15/2013 2:36 AM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Such a thing as an airsoft stug?
IR only I'm afraid - the airsoft module is too tall to fit
Posted on: 8/19/2012 3:02 AM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: To all European Clubs - D Day 2014
Hal, I think we left it at Flamme to give us a "put up or shut up" date to get the troops mustered [:)] I think we'd get 10 or so from the UK (so long as the French Authorities get their finger out and revise their 2.4GHz radio equipment regulations in line with the rest of Europe - [i]should[/i] happen in time [&:] ), and we have responses from Karel, Rivet and Tankjunk covering Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. I've left it with AFV432 to sort out behind the scenes - he seems to be better connected than me [&:] - Hopefully he'll see this and update us [8D]
Posted on: 7/13/2012 11:46 AM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Sturmi build
Looks good Jim [8D]
Posted on: 7/7/2012 11:04 AM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Anyone ever heard of this Manufacturer?
[image]http://worldwartwozone.com/gallery.old/500/medium/p-213.jpg[/image] [image]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n88/Hagen_01/12SSHJPzIVPaula.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 7/6/2012 2:54 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Anyone ever heard of this Manufacturer?
://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af252/Ex_Pat_Tanker/Photoshoot%205Nov09/PICT0053_bw.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af252/Ex_Pat_Tanker/PICT0020.jpg[/IMG]... model for what I paid [IMG]http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af252/Ex_Pat_Tanker/HPIM3033.jpg[/IMG
Posted on: 7/6/2012 2:48 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Anyone ever heard of this Manufacturer?
Picked mine up off flea bay a few years ago for $40 delivered, it was useful to help convert my HL to Ausf H spec but that was about it. I put HL non S&S electronics in it and converted it over to HL plastic tracks but that was about as far as I went.
Posted on: 7/4/2012 11:15 AM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Most Reliable Heng Long RC Tank Out of the box
Howes Models are a well established seller with a good reputation in the UK. (and are a retail outlet so you can go and pound your fist on the counter if you are unhappy with the product [;)] ). Ignore the advice about 'metal' gears - this term refers to diecast zinc ones which are garbage. The basic nylon ones should be perfectly serviceable, and its not too much money to buy a steel set should you manage to break them somehow. Get in touch with AFV432 on this board, I believe he still runs his Dog on the plastic gears - I use steel ones in my pair. Both he and I have a lot of experience with running Bulldogs on damp UK grass [;)]. Personally I would stick with the plastic tracks on the bulldog, they are plenty good enough - spend your money on a decent battery charger instead. The Taigen Bulldog is just a tarted up Heng Long, not really worth the extra cash in my view. The basis S&S bulldog is an excellent 1st tank. Hope this helps?
Posted on: 7/3/2012 5:32 AM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: WSN to HL
The FET is the transistor pack that drives the tank, some units have a more obvious whine than others - if you turn the sound down all the way and you still hear a "weeeeeeeeeee" noise when you touch the throttle, then that's the FET's - they switch power at an audible frequency so we hear a whine. If this matches what you have then you won't get rid of it - even high end systems like Tamiya do it.
Posted on: 7/1/2012 2:51 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: WSN to HL
Define "current noise"? a 'motor' whine is usual for an RX18 (and pretty much any other system). Speed 280's are recommended, but the whine is from the control board - the FET switching frequency is the cause of this.
Posted on: 7/1/2012 2:24 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Desertarmor.com breathing again
Apple - the new Microshaft [:@] Hope to see you guys back up soon - my Sherman builds won't be the same without you [:(]
Posted on: 7/1/2012 1:51 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Tanks at Battle (new pics)
Good to see the old PanTiger get some airtime on the forum - Captain Action and I approve [:D] (black and white photo's are awesome, btw [8D] )
Posted on: 7/1/2012 1:42 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: To all European Clubs - D Day 2014
Hi flamme, We are working to get as many as possible, but money, time, and family will obviously be a part of everyone's decision - [i]If you can tell us the date that we must declare for certain[/i] [b]"yes I am coming, and I don't care what I have to do!"[/b] then I think that would separate the "yes I want to come" group from the "yes I am interested" group and really help us make plans. Obviously if you need anything from us to help persuade the "normandie mémoire" that we are worthy of a space, then we will provide it - names, numbers, photographs, etc - anything that we can do to help [8D] I hate having to put all responsibility on you and your fellow countrymen for this part of the plan, but you are the local tankers and have the necessary contacts at this point [&:] Thanks in advance for your effort to make this dream come true [8D], if it does not work out with your contacts, then we can try another plan [;)] - but one way or another we [u]must[/u] meet up in Normandy in 2014 [8D] Best Regards, Martin
Posted on: 7/1/2012 1:34 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: How to modification a German display model tank
You want the part numbers? Here is a link to the manual: http://www.tamiyausa.com/pdf/manuals/index.php?dir=&search=56010&search_mode=f Hope this helps
Posted on: 6/28/2012 11:26 AM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Sherman Queston
Edit: never mind google had it - PM sent The barrel has quite a taper on it, so it won't look right if you use tube. I don't have Nicks email to hand but I can get it for you tonight when I get home, otherwise hopefully somebody will PM you rather than post it for every spambot and his brother to abuse [&:] At a guess you'd be looking around $10 to $15 + shipping. Secret option B is the Tankmodelbau replacement part - Phil might have it in stock?
Posted on: 6/28/2012 1:38 AM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: To all European Clubs - D Day 2014
Question for all you guys who travel to France from elsewhere else to drive your tanks: What do you do for Radio's? French regulations are a little different to most of the rest of Europe, and a lot of the UK guys use the Planet T5 radio which does not appear to comply? EDIT: Never mind, according to this website we should all be good by 2014 [:D] http://www.flyinfrance.com/frequencies.html
Posted on: 6/27/2012 4:12 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: How to modification a German display model tank
Your best place is jr-rc on ebay (I would post a link by its not allowed - search for "Tamiya tank parts" and you should find him). At the minimum you need the gearbox set - they come complete and should drop straight in in place of what you have. Then you would need the following to get "the full effect" DMD T03 motor control unit MF-01 sound and light unit turret rotation motor (same part for all tamiya tanks) turret elevation motor (same part for all tamiya tanks) comm cable flash unit machine gun LED speaker unit 4 channel radio and transmitter and probably a bunch of other screws and fittings. If you want the full effect it is cheaper to buy the whole kit than buy the parts individually [;)] Edit ^ just like he said The minimum needed to get what you have moving is the HL radio kit I posted earlier and the Tamiya gearboxes. but this will not have all the turret motors, etc. Your money, your choice [;)]
Posted on: 6/27/2012 3:08 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: How to modification a German display model tank
the Tamiya full option gearboxes will probably drop right in - it looks like a full option hull. But now you are back into whether it is better to get the whole full option kit (or a second hand completed one) and sell what you have - this may work out cheaper for you as set of gearboxes will cost ~$100 including the postal fees.
Posted on: 6/27/2012 2:36 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: How to modification a German display model tank
how does it steer? or is it just designed to spin the tracks? I am not familiar with this kit I'm afraid [&:] If it is only intended to run in a straight line then just use one of the 2 motor outputs on the HL control board. Could you post the manual here so that we can have a better look at what you have?
Posted on: 6/27/2012 2:05 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: How to modification a German display model tank
http://www.rctank.de/product_info.php?cPath=61&products_id=564 This kit has nearly everything you need, you just need batteries (and a charger for your NiCD or NiMH 7.2V pack). [u]You can not use Lithium cells[/u] with these electronics. I would contact the shop and explain what you have, as you might need cables for the motors? (You could instead weld the cables to the circuit board, if you are comfortable with doing that)
Posted on: 6/27/2012 1:11 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: How to modification a German display model tank
you could put Heng Long electronics in it, but I'm not sure if it has all the turret motors in addition to the main motors so you might still not have much of an RC tank. The gears in the photo are not from the RC version, so I would not expect them to last a long time if the tank was driven outside. If you have not already bought the kit I would recommend that you look at the difference in cost between a "proper" RC Tamiya Tiger, and this static kit - I think the full option 56010 would be a better choice as it has the better gearboxes and all the electronics. I hope this is helpful to you?
Posted on: 6/27/2012 12:49 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: My New Heng Long Panther G Late Version
In my experience its more likely to be the alignment than anything else, those gearboxes ain't exactly precision manufactured items [&:]. But you are right, its a pain in the butt to drill out the holes to give you some adjustment. What I usually do is drill the chassis and bolt straight thru - make sure you put a decent sized washer on the bottom to spread the load, and you can get a decent amount of clamp force. No more movement in any direction [:D] Generally the gearboxes flex up and down as the screws loosen in their holes, much more so than the chassis itself moving [&o] 6X M3 bolts + nuts and washers (or 6/32" UNC) usually do the trick for me. Best of luck with what ever you try [:D] Mart
Posted on: 6/26/2012 12:40 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: My New Heng Long Panther G Late Version
check your gearbox alignment, I suspect you have a 'toe out' condition where by the sprocket is catching the track and not letting it fall away cleanly.
Posted on: 6/26/2012 4:28 AM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Dullcote question
if you are over spraying paint, I'd be more worried about it making the paint run than attacking the plastic.
Posted on: 6/25/2012 4:09 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: To all European Clubs - D Day 2014
Trouble with them is that they're too good and those who know me will tell you I don't have a lot of body mass to soak them up [&:] Any local beers we can round up for you by way of exchange? [:D]
Posted on: 6/25/2012 3:42 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: To all European Clubs - D Day 2014
If you could bring a few German ones over that would be good, I do like to try different beers and my local store does have a small selection of darker ones now (which you'll probably tell me is considered river water over there, lol) I can't do Weiss beer anymore tho, OD'd on it one night in Aachen and can't even sniff the stuff now without getting a migraine [X(]
Posted on: 6/25/2012 3:14 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: To all European Clubs - D Day 2014
[8D][:D]
Posted on: 6/25/2012 2:36 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: To all European Clubs - D Day 2014
Are you going to be there this weekend?
Posted on: 6/25/2012 2:02 PM by Author "Ex_Pat_Tanker" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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