RE: Mato's vs RCCommand's 3:1 gearboxes
I will be using the Tamiya DMD for my KV-1. The small motors that come with the Asiatam gearbox is sufficient? DH
Posted on: 11/17/2009 12:47 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Mato's vs RCCommand's 3:1 gearboxes
Swathdiver, Would you recommend the RCC 3:1's in the Asiatam KV-1? I was also thinking about the long can 400's too. DH
Posted on: 11/17/2009 10:20 AM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: XBox New Tank Sim Game?
Try Battlefield Bad Company. It's $20 and has a few large maps to practice your tactics. Alot of fun. Check this clip out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wlNcaEjPG4
Posted on: 11/16/2009 12:08 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Asiatam HL KV-1 Metal Hull Preview
Mine will be here next week. Thanks Bill. Excellent service... SU152 is the current plan. We'll see how many times I change my mind before I get it. Would love to be able to mod it to a JS-3 DH
Posted on: 11/15/2009 11:00 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: ASIATAM TIGER 1 HULL. Who has one?????
Thanks for the info. After all the research and advice, I went with the new Asiatam KV-1 hull. Will post a build when I decide what to model. DH
Posted on: 11/14/2009 1:20 AM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/16 TAMIYA KUBELWAGEN STATIC TO R/C CONVERSION
A bit of progress to report. Rear gearbox is done and mounted. Went with a new approach. Motor mounted vertically and on a pivoting rod giving similar action to a solid axle. Gives the most interior space and will be well hidden under the top. Wheels are now mounted up to the axle via 5/32 collars. Will fabricate a dust cover / skid plate for the gears but the clearance is quite good. Now, on to the front. Still have no idea what to do. DH
Posted on: 11/3/2009 8:32 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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1/16 TAMIYA KUBELWAGEN STATIC TO R/C CONVERSION
Time to start a small conversion project. Started with a STATIC Kubel with the desert balloon tires and the Rommel figure. My plan is to give it full proportional control via my surplus micro electronics and build a closed cloth top to conceal the goodies. Gearbox is a scratch unit using an old toy for the awesome worm gear. (about 19:1 ratio) Suspension is still up in the air. Might use a flex plate for the gearbox and rear wheels (old school on road pan car style) and still have no idea for the front. The balloon tires are perfect. They give the perfect amount of squish and should perform much better on our battlefield. Darrin
Posted on: 11/2/2009 8:19 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Asiatam HL KV-1 Metal Hull Preview
Any news when this will be available in the states? See some being built in Germany. DH
Posted on: 11/2/2009 6:49 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: I made a list...can you check it twice?
The Tamiya Tiger 1 sound is also very nice. Startup / shutdown is awesome. I plan to build a Asiatam PIII (all metal) but use the Tamiya Pershing electronics and battle system. (Idle and in gear functionality) Best of both worlds IMO...... DH
Posted on: 10/31/2009 2:13 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: ASIATAM P III HULL WHERE TO BUY IN THE STATES????
I emailed Bill and got a response within hours. They are a in stock item and are available now. Great service again.... Darrin
Posted on: 10/31/2009 12:38 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: I made a list...can you check it twice?
Where did you get the Asiatam hull? Any issues ordering it? Darrin
Posted on: 10/30/2009 10:34 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: ASIATAM P III HULL WHERE TO BUY IN THE STATES????
I guess that answers my question. I will bump this for a while. DH
Posted on: 10/30/2009 7:32 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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ASIATAM P III HULL WHERE TO BUY IN THE STATES????
Does anyone have a supplier to pick one of these PIII metal hulls? Have not had a lot of luck finding one in the states......Also, Asiatam has the KV1. Is that available here too? DH
Posted on: 10/30/2009 5:03 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Shermans are in at Mato
Agreed Kalnaren, I don't plan on buying one. Just using the available parts for a full scratch project. (minus tracks, wheels etc.....) Others will do this too. Might even use the tracks for other non Sherman subjects. Double guide horned tracks are rare in 1/16. Darrin
Posted on: 10/28/2009 12:46 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Shermans are in at Mato
Guys, There is a bright side to all this. We SHOULD be getting plenty of metal upgrades for this tank and possibly some cast stuff.... tracks idlers sprockets suspension upgrades (I would be willing to bet someone will market this) With these parts, a reliable scratch built hull will be attainable. I don't scratch anything unless the tracks are available. The only problem I see is the narrow hull and fitting the aftermarket gearboxes inside. (Working on that solution right now) Darrin
Posted on: 10/28/2009 11:01 AM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Gulp!!!
I've seen a Heng Long do that all by itself............................ Darrin
Posted on: 10/26/2009 11:23 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: New HL Panhter at Mato
Steve, I hope the "Tamiya compatibility" is fair to the Tamiya owners of our club. Will be interesting to see how it performs with the big boys. Darrin
Posted on: 10/25/2009 4:59 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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GEARBOX FINAL RPM #s a place to start.
Has anyone figured out the final RPM's of their tank gearboxes? Stock HL, Asiatam, Tamiya...... Any info is appreciated. Looking into alternative gearboxes and need a place to start. Darrin
Posted on: 10/23/2009 7:24 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: conversions
Ron's Chaffee is really small at a true 1/16 scale. The Bulldog is 1/15th I believe so your scale would be close to 1/13 or bigger if you kept the lower hull stock. Look at the Chaffee in relation to the Sherman.... Darrin
Posted on: 10/17/2009 10:50 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: About the Xion Puma
They have it listed for 589 euro. Today, that is $868 US + shipping. Currently, more than Tamiya less electronics. DH
Posted on: 10/9/2009 6:29 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: I got a Secret
I have it in the rafters for now. Too many big projects to finish first. Late tiger wheels are easy. Small sprocket is the problem. Darrin
Posted on: 10/8/2009 6:28 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: I got a Secret
If they can get the gearboxes to fit, It would be a win. Probably need new shortened final axles to account for the narrow hull. Another great feature, The tracks are "double guide horned" so they could be used for several other subjects that have similar sized tracks and the single type road wheels. Oh the possibilities..... DH
Posted on: 10/8/2009 4:09 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Scratch Builder Dream Projects
I have an E10 on the drawing board. We'll see if I can fit it all inside. No traverse and all micro stuff will be used. I'm also cheating by building it in 1/15th scale. DH
Posted on: 10/5/2009 9:06 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: How many
I thought it was a competition to see what post scores highest....[:D] Great topic. Like you said.... Scratch builders Rule!!! DH
Posted on: 10/5/2009 6:12 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: How many
I "scratch built" them. The rest is classified.... What happened with the double post?? DH
Posted on: 10/5/2009 3:28 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: How many
I consider myself a scratch builder. All of these projects feature an rc car type drivetrain with a new chassis and completely scratch hull / turret Here is the list: M1117 in 1/12th scale AEC mk III in 1/16th scale LandRover in 1/10th scale Staghound in 1/16th scale (current work in progress)
Posted on: 10/5/2009 12:52 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/16th HETZER PROJECT
Rex, I would love to see pictures of it.
Posted on: 10/3/2009 1:39 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/16th HETZER PROJECT
Nice project.... What are you using for tracks and gearboxes? I started one but could not get the width accurate without cheating. The new Sherman gearboxes might make it a reality for me once again. Darrin
Posted on: 10/2/2009 12:35 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Asiatam Panzer 3 and Stug 3 Metal hull at RC Command
Curious how the road wheels are holding up and if tracks stay on over grass and dirt. What tracks are you using? I hear the HL metal ones are not bad. Do the pins stay in pretty well? Our battlefield has a lot of rock and sand so it needs to be a good runner to be reliable. Thanks, Darrin
Posted on: 9/28/2009 6:30 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Asiatam Panzer 3 and Stug 3 Metal hull at RC Command
Any other news on this lower hull? Merle, Can you chime in or post some pics??? Are you guys using the impact tracks or the onws from Mato? Are both compatible? Darrin
Posted on: 9/28/2009 5:51 PM by Author "FFR2608" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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