RE: Mato Sherman, M4A1 (76) EL MOD F.O. Pics & Video
Servoblast you said "you don't want to make this public" but you put pricing up as a comparison? Come on! All I am doing it showing the difference so it is more like apples to apples it is a completely different thing what I do, but don't miss represent it! Either you compare the part cost or you compare the assembly, modification ,and upgrades part cost you cannot cross compare, does that make sense? So for EL MOD Full Option IR and a Mato Sherman tank you pay $ 526.00 and you do it yoursefl! = 526.00 Tamiya Sherman Full Option IR = 545.00 Each require hobby radio and receiver! The Blitz
Posted on: 11/16/2009 9:32 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: S.C.A.T. BATTLE / NOV 8 , 2009
Hey Ed that is Mikes KT not sure where he got his chains from! I look around as swap meets or dollars stores and look at the cheap jewelry![:D] The Blitz
Posted on: 11/15/2009 2:52 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Mato Sherman, M4A1 (76) EL MOD F.O. Pics & Video
[quote]ORIGINAL: sevoblast Hmmmm. Quote for $688 for a full boat Mato Sherman with plastic hull and plastic suspension, and without adjustable idlers amongst a few other things. AAF Museum in Danville VA price on the Tamiya Full Option Sherman Kit: $475. [/quote] Hey Servoblast! Well lets compare a little,, that quote was for upgraded gearbox,, so add that to the Tamiya Sherman, $ 560.00 plus a smoker unit, $ 585. plus the cost for someone to put it together for you $ 60 plus I think you still need the battle unit $ 70.00final total to make your Tamiya Sherman close to a Mato EL MOD Sherman = $ 690.00 And beyond all that it is EL MOD working brake lights, and multiple the lighting options, realistic drive, proportional sounds, and sound options! And look how good the tank drive with the stock suspension... there is no trick Photography in this video,, most tanks would fall over the ledge where I was driving this tank look at the elevation levels in this video that is all Mato stock suspension! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXSWD5TO4cE If you don't like the desiel engine sounds i will show a video of the it with the Sherman gas engine sounds and louder cannnon, that can all be done by moving a jumper on the blaster III! Here are some links to learn more about what EL MOD can do for your tank, and tanking fun! http://www.rctankwars.com/pdf/blaster3_english.pdf http://www.rctankwars.com/pdf/tankmodul_english.pdf The Blitz
Posted on: 11/15/2009 2:46 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: S.C.A.T. BATTLE / NOV 8 , 2009
Here are some close ups of that KT on display... nice work Mike,, and for the buckets, tarps, barrel covers and oil can, and more you can pick those up at RCTankWars! I will get some individual pics when I get time but just shoot me an e-mail if interested! The Blitz RCTankWars.com
Posted on: 11/15/2009 9:25 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: HL RX18 electronics in Mato Sherman?
[quote]ORIGINAL: atkleiv Has anyone tried to switch all of the Mato Sherman Electronics with Heng Long RX18 electronics? Of course the Sherman sound is lost with the HL parts, but does it work good with HL parts in the Mato tanks? (The reason I ask is because I have lot of spare HL el parts..) A. [/quote] It should work just fine,, here is a video where I changed it to EL MOD but the basic gearbox is the same design as Heng long. And El MOD uses the same pin out as Heng long for turret funtions, that is why the recoil was so easy to install. Then you just need to rewire the turret funtions and lights to mate with your HL 8 pin connector and you'll have a great running tank! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXSWD5TO4cE The Blitz
Posted on: 11/15/2009 9:11 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Mato Sherman, M4A1 (76) EL MOD F.O. Pics & Video
LOL [:D] Hey John,, that is great,, Gesha girl,, i thought i had seen him somewhere before! Thanks for the pictures,, I may try to improve him myself and then if it is still a mess I'll send him up to you! I got the gas engines Sherman sounds loaded, thanks Merle, now I just need the time to get a video of it! The Blitz RCTankWars.com
Posted on: 11/15/2009 9:05 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Mato Sherman, M4A1 (76) EL MOD F.O. Pics & Video
[quote]ORIGINAL: Panther F Far be it for me to ''bag'' someone on their tank, I was just wanting to know (and maybe learn something) as to what the noise or sound effect was to represent. That's all. [:D] [/quote] No problem,, Jeff,, I did not take it like that,, and I really thought someone would say something about my ol pale face TC![:D] I had a guy paint some for me and he did way better then I could do,, but maybe we can go a little darker on the skin color![:D] The Blitz
Posted on: 11/13/2009 12:04 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Blitzed! Matorro King Tiger
Gotta hit the road today, so I'll be offline! But here are a few pictures that are not olnly teasers but the New 3:1 brass Gearbox from Mato may need some tightening up! Below I show you how the drive axle is loose because not only the last drive gear was loose, but also the coupling that is needed to keep it secure and space correctly to the side brackets! You will need to alig and re-tighten the allen screws and use a tiny bit of CA (super Glue) to keep them tight! Also for Viper he is getting the Tamyia 380's so this front end needs to be secure! The Blitz
Posted on: 11/13/2009 11:59 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Sherman at the YHR shops
[quote]ORIGINAL: YHR [quote]ORIGINAL: blitzkrieg65 YHR,, Keep it coming man,, excellent work! Can you do me a favor and measure the total length of the front drive shaft,, measure from tip to tip of the axles or at least edge to edge of the drive sprockets and get me the length of one drive sprocket?? Oh and please let me know how much for one of your cast engine covers??? Thanks The Blitz Now
Posted on: 11/3/2009 1:40 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Which motor gear combination is best?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Viper54 Whos sells the Graupner's 400  and Tamiya 380's ? Ed [/quote] RCTankWars.com and he'll install the pinion for you! Gotta get back to work will reply through e-mail with further info, just bee busy viper! The Bltiz
Posted on: 11/3/2009 12:49 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Sherman at the YHR shops
YHR,, Keep it coming man,, excellent work! Can you do me a favor and measure the total length of the front drive shaft,, measure from tip to tip of the axles or at least edge to edge of the drive sprockets and get me the length of one drive sprocket?? Oh and please let me know how much for one of your cast engine covers??? Thanks The Blitz Now back to work,,,,,,,,,
Posted on: 11/3/2009 12:44 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Panzerkampfwagen M4A1(76)W - Review
[quote]ORIGINAL: bubbajoexx [quote]ORIGINAL: blitzkrieg65 [quote]ORIGINAL: blitzkrieg65 [quote]ORIGINAL: swathdiver You're welcome! Can't wait until you guys get your deliveries and share your thoughts with us! Here's some quick pics with the old camera, the newer one is missing now! Kids! [/quote] Looks like a Sherman to me and all the hatches that open killer! Hey give me a shot
Posted on: 11/2/2009 8:53 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Panzerkampfwagen M4A1(76)W - Review
[quote]ORIGINAL: Viper54 Hey Blitz, have you got your shippment of shermans in yet? i will be ordering one after i recover from my mondo king tiger  Build Ed [/quote] On time and on schedule for next week, I have a few left on this shipment! The Blitz
Posted on: 11/1/2009 12:36 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Panzerkampfwagen M4A1(76)W - Review
[quote]ORIGINAL: blitzkrieg65 [quote]ORIGINAL: swathdiver You're welcome! Can't wait until you guys get your deliveries and share your thoughts with us! Here's some quick pics with the old camera, the newer one is missing now! Kids! [/quote] Looks like a Sherman to me and all the hatches that open killer! Hey give me a shot of the boggie from the side, like stand it up and let
Posted on: 11/1/2009 12:14 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Shermans are in at Mato
[quote]ORIGINAL: uhu A fellow tanker from our spanish forum has just received his Mato M4 and recorded a short video showing how the VVSS works when going across obstacles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGqGgL5ASjw maybe not a ''true'' VVSS, but it seems to absorb well the bumps :) Regards Jose [/quote] Great video,,, The suspension looks about like I thought it would not too bad to me,, from the post I was led to believe it was worse! [X(] The Blitz
Posted on: 10/30/2009 6:15 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Post your bulldogs
[quote]ORIGINAL: swathdiver Here ya go: [/quote] Swathdiver,, you cannot post anything on your Bulldog without posting the LINK to your video of your Bulldog pulling one of your daughters on her Tri-cycle!!!! [:D] The Blitz
Posted on: 10/30/2009 2:03 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Asiatam Gearbox in a Matorro King Tiger
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ern Otto... did Phil install the tensioner for you or did you put it in? This project cost a bit more than planned or I would have had him do it for me. If it's not to much of a job I may give it a try down the road. Also, do you think it's worth the cost/does it help much? Phil said the tracks are a bit loose, but when a link was removed they were too tight and to remove one when they stretch out a bit. Phil, your thoughts since you'll probably read this... do I need one? [/quote] Crazy busy day,, but I can check in for a little bit! DID you guys know that darn doctor can pin point what your eating just by those darn blood test! Ok back on the strick diet[>:] Hey Ern the tank I have here is Vipers,,, Otto installed the rear tenioners I sell himself I believe? On your tank,, sure it would help,, but I don't want to push it just because I sell them,, you could go a year or 2 with it the way it is setup now! So its really up to you,, all KT's, if they are run a lot meaning a couple times a month,, will probably need them eventually, becuase that is the weakest point of the drive train! I don't have them on mine yet,, but the rear ilder wheels are starting to flex in a little probably just a matter of time before I snap that little plastic axle support back there,, but I have been running my tank hard for a little over a year now! The Blitz RCTankWars.com
Posted on: 10/30/2009 1:42 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Asiatam Gearbox in a Matorro King Tiger
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ern Blitz, ''this design does use the standard size motor'' - does that mean that you can keep the Matorro electronics with the upgrade to these gearboxes and run with metal tracks? [/quote] I don't think so,,Ralph (Ottodiesel ) up above is the only other guy that i have heard try this and he installed an RX-18 board,, these seem to be the same gear ratio as asiatam, and I was able to put the larger motors in their setup,, one side would run the other would not,, and it is right on the edge so even if it ran for a while not sure how long! But they are selling it for that type of setup? The Biltz
Posted on: 10/30/2009 4:06 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Panzerkampfwagen M4A1(76)W - Review
[quote]ORIGINAL: swathdiver You're welcome! Can't wait until you guys get your deliveries and share your thoughts with us! Here's some quick pics with the old camera, the newer one is missing now! Kids! [/quote] Looks like a Sherman to me and all the hatches that open killer! Hey give me a shot of the boggie from the side, like stand it up and let me see it looking at it from the front,, and does it dis assemble any more then you have it? If somene does not see the fix I do before I get mine ,, I will really be surprised! Hint, snip, snip, cut, shave off some,, drill, drill, 2 pins,, one spring, done! The Blitz
Posted on: 10/30/2009 3:19 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: KV-1 New comparison Video & Upgrades!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Panther F Is the EL MOD system still a go for the M16 halftrack Blitz? [/quote] The X-22 board will work great for that,, I have my Century 21 M-16 almost ready to go,, but I have too many other projects,, and my first attempt as a custom gearbxo drive shaft lacked torque,, other wise the X-22 is perfect,, brake lights, head lights, you can use a servo to stear the front end and it will drive a single graupnrt 280 motor! Itself its failrly cheap but if you want the Machine gun sounds, motors cannon, if yours has one,, etc you need the Blaster III and currently No battle system for it! But you reminded me,, I have about 4 customers who are willing to pay Thomas to mod it so I will send him an e-mail! Their specific project for the Halftrack has been scapped,, they said not enough interest over there?? So write EL MOD letters guys,, I know a bunch of us want Halftracks going over here,,, just one more element to the battle field or just for fun, but it can be done with the X-22! I'll try to get mine done around Thanksgiving I should have some time! http://www.rctankwars.com/Pdf/Bst22X_en_A5_080201.pdf The Blitz
Posted on: 10/30/2009 3:00 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Asiatam Gearbox in a Matorro King Tiger
Well I got a look at the new Gearbox from, Mato specificaly designed for this KT! They are very nice,, they need some attention, some of the set screws have loosened up on this tank but, they have huge potential, and this design does use the standard size motor! The Blitz
Posted on: 10/29/2009 9:52 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: KV-1 New comparison Video & Upgrades!
[quote]ORIGINAL: B/Man In an ideal world Heng Long would make a new board without the cheesy jerk motion and with a removable SD card for sounds so people could modify them form the crap stock effects. [/quote] Its Called EL MOD is goes beyond Tamiya! Check out the pre-loaded sounds you have and then you can get more tanks off of EL MODs main site! http://www.rctankwars.com/pdf/blaster3_english.pdf http://www.rctankwars.com/pdf/tankmodul_english.pdf The Blitz[sm=shades_smile.gif]
Posted on: 10/29/2009 9:49 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: KV-1 New comparison Video & Upgrades!
Hey all, Well back to this tank, below are some pictures and a Video of how the tank runs now with the Asiatam gearbox installed! Oh and I also have the DBC/DBU IR system installed in this tank! And I have modified the tank to smoke out of the correct pipes like a real thing,, thats shown near the end of the video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiLbiYXZL_I The Blitz
Posted on: 10/29/2009 5:16 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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KV-1 New comparison Video & Upgrades!
This is my reveiw on the KV -1,,, and I was pleasently surprised to find different drive sounds in the engine, machine gun and cannon! I added a huge full range speaker to this tank! Also I did have to do the spring mod but only one side! The spring mod has been detailed by Kclank, I saved that post, thanks ken! Like I said only one side had to be done on mine it was sitting like it had two flat tires when I got it! Well here is the video, I do put it through some little tests,, and if you ask me this tank has huge potentional and is going to be a nice addition to the Allies armor and help to gun down all those Japanthers and King Tigers be produced! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V5fQ4vwleg The Blitz
Posted on: 10/29/2009 5:08 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Asiatam Gearbox in a Matorro King Tiger
I will have a look at these tomorrow actually and I will have some for sale in house in about 10 days! And it looks like the same small black cap motor that thing does not have enough power with the Matorro boards to run the metal tracks! And the plate looks nice but I think what Ern got with the silver motors is going to have more power! You will be limited with the size of the motors that you can install with that setup! I will test it out though and give honest feedback, and although I do not use metal plates the gearbox is not going anywhere, I have about 20 in the field! Thanks, Ern,, its on its way tomorrow,, I have been checking with the CD guys as well,, I hope they do release the new turret soon! The Blitz
Posted on: 10/29/2009 3:41 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: What IR System should I buy????
[quote]ORIGINAL: HAL_HUSKER [quote]ORIGINAL: sevoblast HL will not be allowed to fight Tamiya units on the field unless they have complete Tamiya electronics suite installed...[/quote] For Battles we splitted (in our Rules) IR Battle Tanks into Classes: Tamiya Class, HL Class and Matorro Class. But clearly stated that any Tank from any Classes can take a fight with any other from any other Class only in case of its Battle Sysytem compatibility. In other words you can have HL Tiger-I opposing Tamiya King Tiger but only if the BS are equal (HL upgraded to Tamiya or changed to Impact).   [/quote] Yes Hal, There is a hybrid option but it is much easier to keep everyone to one standard even then when it comes to competition questions are raised on tweeked systems! The Blitz
Posted on: 10/29/2009 3:33 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Shermans are in at Mato
[quote]ORIGINAL: YHR [quote]ORIGINAL: pattonrocked45 heres a good comparison of a scale 1/72 and the mato version. [/quote] Other then the cannon and the tranny cover, it looks OK to me. [/quote] Yep,, it really don't look that bad to me either! I can't wait to get mine to see what I can do to fix anything that maybe wrong! You know 90 percent of us buy the Tiger 1 knowing it needs a lot of work! But hey, the cash put out for it, and it was a buzz kill knowing that I personally got caught up in the hype, and hopes of a really realisic suspension! But we have a lot of talent on this forum and I know the wheels are turning to put some fixes in where needed! I know I have a few ideas, I am itching to try! The Blitz RCTankWars.com
Posted on: 10/29/2009 12:35 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Asiatam Gearbox in a Matorro King Tiger
Hey guys,, This is not just the same ol conversion! I found that you cannot use the Standard Asiatam gearbox setup with the Matorro electronics, and run the Metal upgrade kit! Now you can use the metal HL Pershing gearbox, with standard Matorro electronics and run the Metal upgrade kit! Also to note you cannot use,, the Proportional Smoker unit with the Asiatam gearbox, even with Heng long electronics! Now that is when you are using the standard Asiatam motors,, I have not tried the Prop Smoker unit with any larger motors, but I think because of the gear reduction, that means amp reduction and it will not power the Prop Smoker! That leads me to the other differences with the upgrade,, I installed the new HL Silver motors with the Asiatam gearbox to try and keep the Matorro electronics for the unique sounds,, but the Matorro boards were still not able to turn the tank with them. Also note if you are using the Asiatam gearbox you need the small drive shafts like the sets that you use for the Tiger 1, Stug III, and Panzer III ect.. From the pictures below you can see how tight the gearbox is with the larger motors.. Very close! And the video shows it maneuvering,, I never felt like the tank was laboring or I was even pushing it,, maybe I should have but it does belong to a customer! And thanks for being patient with me letting me take the time to get pictures and video of your tank! Oh and the video has music,, because I was stumbling all over my words you can hear how the tank runs at the end of the video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0xFlmLAIxQ The Blitz
Posted on: 10/29/2009 12:05 AM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Shermans are in at Mato
[quote]ORIGINAL: bubbajoexx reducing the road wheel diam will make thing look better and you may then split the suspesion arms for real suspension opperation here is the wheel spacing in comparison and the rear idler is way to big [/quote] Are the boggie wheels rubber,, if not we can cut them babies down,, or if they are take the rubber off and add some plastic welder!? The Blitz
Posted on: 10/27/2009 8:17 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: matoro KT
Very nice, that is one cool KT and I like the paint job,, it is different but look very much like ones they did use! The Blitz
Posted on: 10/27/2009 7:47 PM by Author "blitzkrieg65" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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