Mounting system for PzIII/StugIII
All, I was windowshopping the net and was checking out http://rctank.de/. Firstly, check out the cool video on the home page Secondly, they are offering the lock system that comes with the Asiatam metal lower hulls as a standalone kit. http://www.rctank.de/product_info.php?cPath=149_152&products_id=1855&osCsid=uv1gee9n5gp0jpt5ala48379v5 I wrote them an email and Dominique respond with the instructions set (see attachment). Dominique said the mounting hardware could work with the plastic lower hull with some modification. The instructions are a little vague. Can anyone confirm that it would work with the plastic lower hull, and provide any added detail on accomplishing it? Thanks
Posted on: 9/16/2012 10:44 AM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Is there such a thing as 4:1 gearboxes?
All, See this link to Welsh Dragon selling 4:1 gearboxes from Taigen. http://www.welshdragonmodels.co.uk/short-shaft-gearboxes-149-c.asp Frank
Posted on: 8/19/2012 11:09 AM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: HL Panzer III part
STO_118, I am interesting in purchasing some various HL parts in the future such as turret parts etc. Where can one get the part numbers such as the one you provided? Thanks
Posted on: 5/8/2012 8:31 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Modelling & Scratch building tool question
Whitewolf, Good point about right vs left from a cutting perspective. Gotta think about that. The slider to the right of the boss I want to remove can be disaasembled to give more clearance.
Posted on: 7/31/2011 5:17 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Modelling & Scratch building tool question
Going with the Xuron sprue cutter http://www.micromark.com/Professional-Sprue-Cutter,9277.html and the Zona flush cut saw http://www.micromark.com/Zona-Flush-Cutting-Saw,8298.html thanks everyone for the input
Posted on: 7/31/2011 11:34 AM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Modelling & Scratch building tool question
All, My objective is to cut the boss shown in the photo (from heng long recoil mechanism) with a minimum kerf, and to remount in location indicated. The method for remounting I intend on using is to use plastic cement with a scew through the boss for structural support
Posted on: 7/29/2011 8:10 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Modelling & Scratch building tool question
Fellow tankers, I'm looking for a tool capable of making a relatively flush cut to remove a a mounting boss (such as what the standoffs for the Heng Long gearboxes). I could use a saw and cut parallel to the surface, but I was wondering if there is a good cutter (like a diagonal cutter) that could do the job. I'm thinking that Micro-Mark or Squadron may have something, but am looking for a personal recomendation of what works well. Thanks.
Posted on: 7/27/2011 7:42 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Question about the BubbaJoe method for conversion of HL recoil unit
Bubba Joe, I've attached two photos. The first is the recoil motor from my KV-1, ready to be modified. The second is a brand new, unused motor from a Stug III type recoil motor (without integral trunions). The motors look identical as fas as I can tell, but I can't see a red dot on either one. Can you clarify? Thanks
Posted on: 7/22/2011 7:43 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Question about the BubbaJoe method for conversion of HL recoil unit
Working on the conversion of my recoil unit, following the directions on the RCCommand website for this. I am preparing to solder in capacitors on the recoil motor per the tutorial. The tutorial says to solder a capacitor between the positive and negative post of the motor, and between the negative post and the motor case. I've got a recoill unit I am modifying from my HL KV-1 for this. I am about 98% confident I can discriminate between positive an negative on this motor thanks to the wires that are still soldered to it. I also have another brand new recoil unit without wires soldered on, and I'm not able to tell which is the positive and negative post. The motor posts are symmetrical, and the orientation of the two posts looks identical when you rotate it 180°. Can anyone tell me how to differentiate positive add negative on these motors? Thanks
Posted on: 7/22/2011 1:24 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Heng Long Barrel Outside Diameter/Thread Question
I need to check the pitch more carefully under magnification, but I'm thinking it really could be a 9 mm x 0.75. The OD is a bit undersized, but good enough as you say. You could cut the threads with a die and still have enough for engagement in plastic. Also looking at the dimensions of the airsoft vs IR/recoil barrels the OD dimensions are the same. Could just be an evolution from the airsoft to IR/Recoil.
Posted on: 7/22/2011 9:36 AM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Heng Long Barrel Outside Diameter/Thread Question
Fellow Tankers, I disassembled the barrel from my IR/recoil Heng Long KV-1 in order to modify the recoil mechanism and install a Tank-Modelbau scale barrel. I am interested in identifying the thread on the end of the barrel that threads into the recoil mechanism. I measured an outside diameter of 0.330". This is equivalent to approximately 8.38 mm. The thread is relatively fine (9-10 threads in a 0.300" length). At first blush it doesn't look like a typical thread (I could be wrong). Interestingly I measured the OD of the barrel from my Pz III airsoft gun also. Although it isn't threaded, it has the same OD as the threaded end of the KV-1 IR/Recoil barrel. Any help identifying this thread is greatly appreciated. Could it be an M9 x 0.75? Those dies dont appear to be very common. Frank
Posted on: 7/21/2011 6:10 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10632442

New ARM-03M at Tank-Modellbau
Looks interesting, but my German is not so good. Can anyone talk to the capabilities of this module? http://www.tank-modellbau.de/
Posted on: 7/17/2011 12:52 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Heng Long King Tiger
Per RCTankWars website coming in August http://www.rctankwars.com/Products.asp
Posted on: 7/14/2011 7:03 AM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Just Suppose
Yes, I know where Ardennes is. I though the roof on the houses looked very steep like I've seen in Russia. On the other hand the road looks way to good to be in Russia
Posted on: 7/11/2011 6:42 AM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Just Suppose
Rivetcounter, Are you saying the photo Torpedo Chief has attached is from France? It looks Russian to me. Frank
Posted on: 7/10/2011 8:06 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Pah co's 2A6 build
Pah co, Is the rubber for the road wheels a separate rubber part? Looks really good Frank
Posted on: 7/10/2011 11:59 AM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Just Suppose
I like the unique flavor of this one Torpedo Chief, good find. For some reason the background reminds me of my days in Voronezh in the 90's Frank
Posted on: 7/10/2011 11:31 AM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: RCTW for SPG(s)
Krutoy video Hal, My Russian is not so good, but it seems you are trying to present the Inpenetrable Front Armor of some assault guns/SPG like the Stug III, Jadgpanzer, etc. I see the IR receiver is mounted behind the superstructure and also has the cover on the front to prevent a hit from the front. Is there any other new innovation from RCTW that I am missing? BTW your test vehicle looks like a Pantiger lower hull with a Stug III superstructure/gun. Nice "what if" concept! Poka Frank
Posted on: 7/10/2011 9:59 AM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Question about the BubbaJoe method for conversion of HL recoil unit
http://www.rccommand.com/guides/hlrecoilmod.php
Posted on: 6/17/2011 4:58 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10579432

RE: Question about the BubbaJoe method for conversion of HL recoil unit
BBJX, I also found some rated at 1 amp. Will that be enough? Can you give me the manufacturer and P/N of the microswitches you have been using? Cheers Frank
Posted on: 6/13/2011 8:20 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Question about the BubbaJoe method for conversion of HL recoil unit
Borealis, How important is actuation force? I found some rated at 35 grams-force and some at 50 grams-force. Rating of these is 3 amps at 125 VAC
Posted on: 6/12/2011 11:37 AM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Question about the BubbaJoe method for conversion of HL recoil unit
Thanks Borealis, I'll start checking out microswitches with the characteristics you mentioned. Have you performed the mod I'm referring to? Frank
Posted on: 6/11/2011 7:28 AM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10568017

Question about the BubbaJoe method for conversion of HL recoil unit
I'm gonna try the "BubbaJoe" version for the conversion of a recoil mechanism on my Heng Long KV-1 and I have a question about the microswitch used. BubbaJoe's instructions on the RCCommand website show using a microswitch, but no part number or other identification. It is not the same microswitch which comes on the recoil mechanism originally on my KV-1. Can anyone (BubbaJoe?) shed any light on this?
Posted on: 6/10/2011 7:36 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Good webiste for LEDS
Yellowshaker, Here's the link to a previous thread where I tried to get the gun alignment worked out. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10033386/anchors_10102909/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#10102909 Scroll down a bit to the pictures I posted. The recoil is working, but the mantlet is spaced out too far and shifted down relative to the turret. Since then I modded the mounting holes for the trunion mounts to close the gap up and shift it up, but now the gun gets locked up in the metal bushing. I'm getting a bit frustrated and thinking about trying to mod a HL recoil unit per the Bubbajoe method on RCCommand website
Posted on: 5/30/2011 5:30 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10548909

RE: Good webiste for LEDS
Yellowshaker, I just noticed you have a Tauchpanzer with Elmod. I'm not so much interested in the elmod, but whether or not you have a recoil mechanism installed. I've been having a dickens of time trying to get an Asiatam unit installed in the Pz III H "Tauchpanzer" I have. I'm having problems with gun alignment and I don't know if there are some slight differences between the Pz III H and the Pz III L.
Posted on: 5/30/2011 4:48 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Good webiste for LEDS
Cool deal Yellowshaker, LED's are wired and already have the resistor in them. You can see it as the bulge under the shrink tube in the left hand lead Good LED installation tips on the link on the same page
Posted on: 5/30/2011 4:23 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10548806

RE: New Heng Long Anti-Tracks Recoil unit
I've tried installing the Asiatam recoil in my HL Pz III H. I have been having problems with gun aligment. I'm about to try the Bubbajoe mod of the HL recoil unit that can be found on the RCCommand website.
Posted on: 5/30/2011 4:17 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: New Heng Long Anti-Tracks Recoil unit
strmnd54, What recoil mechanism do you have on that Pz IV? Works well.
Posted on: 5/30/2011 1:13 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Images and Video of Arkmodel Elephant tank which is hot sale now!
Sorry guys, I think my 6 year old son was playing with my computer. I editted out the loud text
Posted on: 5/24/2011 7:45 AM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Tamiya Panzer IV $399
My earlier statement was not an attack on the integrity of Awsome Hobbies because I have not personally dealt with them. My point was merely an observation of the issues with there website and the ability to fill an order as promised [quote]ORIGINAL: fsciorelli Although I have not personally dealt with "Awsome Hobbies" based on reports on this forum and another that I frequent
Posted on: 5/20/2011 4:35 PM by Author "fsciorelli" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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