RE: Sherman bogies revisited
My thoughts about that too. I have plenty of those plastic springs. [:D]
Posted on: 11/19/2009 7:22 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Nov.25 channel 125
Channel 486 for us. [:D]
Posted on: 11/19/2009 4:23 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: NEW 1/16 M36 Jackson Turret Kit- NEW UPDATES 11/15/09
Hey Mike. Far be it for me to give a history lesson on what little I do know (and have read) but the M36 Jackson turret when it first came out was minus the muzzle brake. The M36B2 and later with the fume extractors had the full brake, and then with the turned muzzle variant. All WWII material I have on the initial M36 was minus the muzzle brake, but that doesn't mean they were not used there either. [;)] I was just giving some insight as to why this kit didn't have the brake option, but you're are right ... variety [b]is[/b] the spice of life. [:D] - Jeff
Posted on: 11/18/2009 7:22 AM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: ammo cans and gas cans
I sent them out today. Should be enough for 6 cans, but you will have to glue them together. [:D] - Jeff
Posted on: 11/17/2009 12:29 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: KV -85 tank
That looks sweet and authentic as well! If I keep this up, I'll have more so many conversion kits and no tanks to put them on! [:D] - Jeff
Posted on: 11/17/2009 9:20 AM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: NEW 1/16 M36 Jackson Turret Kit- NEW UPDATES 11/15/09
[quote]ORIGINAL: sassgrunt I didn't notice that it comes with a protective cap for the muzzle; rather than a muzzle break. [/quote] The muzzle brake was used on the M36B2, not the M36 or M36B1. It was used on post WWII models and with the fume extractor on the barrel. - Jeff
Posted on: 11/17/2009 7:08 AM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: HOB-E-LUBE - Premium Ultra-Light Oil Hobby Lubricant Question
[quote]ORIGINAL: bobbart What material should I use to cover the gearbox after using the oil? I don’t what the oil to splatter around Thanks, Bobbart [/quote] Material? If you do have as you say a Tamiya Pershing kit, the gearboxes already have the black covers. I usually oil EVERYTHING with the covers off (then re-install them) and then run for 10 minutes or so both ways, then position the gearboxes to drain overnight right before installing them. There will not be any "splatter" at all doing this. This isn't a NASA rocket you're building ... so don't be too hard on yourself. Gee, just wait untill you have to start saving room for all the electronics, battery and connectors! You're gonna cr@p! [:D] - Jeff
Posted on: 11/13/2009 4:33 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Backyard armor.com?
[quote]ORIGINAL: swathdiver [quote]ORIGINAL: Pzjgr Backyard armor is no longer in business...[/quote] Darn, I miss all the stories of 9 month delivery times. [:D] [/quote] I fail to see the humor in unsuspecting tankers getting taken for a ride. [sm=thumbs_down.gif] Especially hard earned cash.
Posted on: 11/4/2009 2:32 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: muzzle brake and mantlet for my Mato Sherman?
You would be better off just getting firenick's turret kit. Tamiya never made the T-23 turret nor did this tank sport a muzzle brake. You'd be hard pressed to get anything but a Mato mantlet to fit. I think a little sanding/grinding and make the lifting lugs on the mantlet a little thicker and angled back and you would be surprised at the results. - Jeff
Posted on: 11/4/2009 9:25 AM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/16 StuH 42 with Upgraded Airsoft
Nice looking tank, but the assault gunned Stug's did not have the smoke discharger feature. Nice work on the white finish too. [:D]
Posted on: 11/3/2009 8:01 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Sherman at the YHR shops
[quote]ORIGINAL: YHR If you go to Micheals you can find these small bobbins and candle caps. They are made out of a soft wood, that drill and shapes easy. I turn them into muzzle brakes. Are they as good as the cast metal ones. Not a chance, but I have a hard time parting with $25.00 for a muzzle brake. [/quote] Wow, you'll spend $400 on a diecast Sherman, but not $25 on a muzzle brake? That price is not out of line what so ever. Oh well. To each his own. [:D]
Posted on: 11/3/2009 4:17 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: My
Now [b]THAT[/b] is what a Sherman is supposed to look like! Very nice work and video too! [:D] - Jeff
Posted on: 11/3/2009 2:36 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Trumpeters 1/16 M16 halftrack on the way!
Anymore news on this? Like I need one more project to stare back at me. [:D] - Jeff
Posted on: 11/3/2009 2:33 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Post your bulldogs
Mine is still in the box, untouched. [:o] - Jeff
Posted on: 11/3/2009 2:32 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Totally Fed Up!
Have you caught up with your builds yet? [:D]
Posted on: 11/3/2009 2:30 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Tank Museum 2nd RC Tank Raffle winner
Yeah, congrats! Now, where do you live at? [:D]
Posted on: 11/3/2009 2:29 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: NEW 1/16 M36 Jackson Turret Kit- Now available!!!
I'm still in limbo on getting one, since the Mato Sherman didn't turn out the way I thought it would. - Jeff
Posted on: 11/3/2009 7:33 AM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: None for the Tamiya Tigers?
[quote]ORIGINAL: EugeniRUS [quote]ORIGINAL: sevoblast Will you be coming to the Meet at Kubinka this summer? Lean'chka and I will be there. [/quote] Certainly, I will! [/quote] Posts some pics when you can! You guys have some stunning tanks over there. [:D] - Jeff
Posted on: 11/3/2009 7:32 AM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Scale Calculator
That IS a good one. Haven't had the need for it yet though. - Jeff
Posted on: 11/3/2009 7:30 AM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: HL owners - which one is your favorite?
For me it's the Stug III. I want at least 4 of them. [:D] - Jeff
Posted on: 11/3/2009 7:29 AM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Backyard armor.com?
Yeah, the website was really cool and I too loved the sound effects. It was one of the first I ever ordered from but, sometimes things never stay the same and they went out of business. - Jeff
Posted on: 11/3/2009 7:27 AM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: 1/16 TAMIYA KUBELWAGEN STATIC TO R/C CONVERSION
Very cool! I have all three and need at least one of them to be R/C'd. I'll be watching to see your progress. - Jeff
Posted on: 11/3/2009 7:11 AM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Heads up for Sherman buffs
[quote]ORIGINAL: yellowshaker It's not on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [/quote] Sure it is!! Just 24 minutes left too. - Jeff
Posted on: 11/2/2009 7:36 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Sherman at the YHR shops
[quote]ORIGINAL: YHR Painted the bbl and threw on a muzzle brake. Looking at it now, how bad is it??? So far I sawed off the plastic bbl, added a muzzle brake and painted the bbl to match the factory paint, and gave the whole thing a coat of window frosting. [/quote] Eeeh, your tank looks [b]great[/b], but not with a brake on the barrel. - Jeff
Posted on: 11/2/2009 7:04 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Stug III Ausf.F
The Brummbar is very sweet looking so naturally I'll have to get the Stug III F kit as well. If they keep it up I'll never be able to save up for another Tamiya tank!! A Stug III D? Oh gawd .... [:D] - Jeff
Posted on: 11/2/2009 7:00 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: None for the Tamiya Tigers?
Let's see, so far I have bearings in my T34, Pershing and my second Sherman ... the M4A1E8. The Sturmtiger has the aluminum steel rimmed wheels from WECOHE and I just left it with bushings in it. The rest are just a press fit or drop in. As far as I know the Tiger I is the only one that needs to be turned on a lathe for a perfect hole. - Jeff
Posted on: 11/2/2009 6:55 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: None for the Tamiya Tigers?
Here's for the King Tiger: http://www.etoarmour.com/product_detail.php?productID=ETO16 Email [link=http://www.etoarmour.com/]ETO Armor[/link] and ask Bob about the Tiger I, I'm sure some can be assembled or prepared for you. [:D]
Posted on: 11/1/2009 6:08 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Question for the gears M26 Tank
No.
Posted on: 11/1/2009 5:58 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: INFO needed on Gear box & reductions
Oh also, the nice thing about those gear reduction units is that they come with 10, 12, and 14 tooth gears to dial your tank speed in. Plus, they have ball bearings installed in the units.
Posted on: 11/1/2009 5:40 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: splitting the bogie
Nice fabrication there Joe. [:D]
Posted on: 11/1/2009 5:38 PM by Author "Panther F" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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