RE: Replacement for old Futaba Skysport 4 t4vf ??
Thanks fellas , you have been very helpful. I have looked at the Hobby King radio(2.4) and will give it a try as you cant beat the price. Later will look at a more descent set. I have just tried a loner off my mate ..... a Turnigy9x and it has button trim too which works( not my favourite) It runs it quite well. Thanks for all the posts ....... I'm a happy tanker...... well.... will be when my battery finishes charging LOL. PS........ the radio sets are getting cheaper these days. Doesnt cost an arm and a leg for a descent one. Tony from oz
Posted on: 8/17/2012 10:52 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Replacement for old Futaba Skysport 4 t4vf ??
Thanks fella's these are plug and play on the tamiya system.?
Posted on: 8/17/2012 12:06 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Replacement for old Futaba Skysport 4 t4vf ??
I have an old Tamiya king tiger running Futaba skysport T4VF Transmitter and FP-R115F reciever in 36mhz. What could I replace it with , any suggestions. I would be happy to upgrade the number of channels as it only has 4. I'm sure someone here has done it. Originally I was simply going to replace it with the same (it is not working well) but it is getting old and not so easy to find a replacement. !! TONY
Posted on: 8/16/2012 2:11 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Tamiya king tiger running prob's
Thanks heaps fellas , I will give that a go also. Would be good to have a second dmd, might even be the start of a second Tiger........ whoohoo.
Posted on: 8/3/2012 6:03 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Tamiya king tiger running prob's
Thanyou fellas , I appreciate your help.I should have mentioned that I had tried the stick swap thing with exactly the same result- I just wasnt sure which did what (mf-dmd) I will buy new DMD. I gather this is an unusual failure. Just my luck hey.
Posted on: 8/1/2012 12:56 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Tamiya king tiger running prob's
I need some advice, my Tamiya king tiger is not turning. It will run forwards or backwards and all other functions seem normal. I have tried resetting the transmitter but it seems to be just the turning function is shot. I believe the problem is with either the DMD or the MF unit. Problem is -and my question is- which one does what or rather which one needs replacing ?. Thankyou for your help.
Posted on: 8/1/2012 5:32 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Sturmpanzerwagen A7V ??
I really think it would be easier to scratchbuild than convert, not something I would normally say. It has slab sides to it , and looks rather easy to do. It would have to move slow as a snail ( literally), but wouldnt it be interesting seeing all those guns shooting and moving ??? I live an hour and a half away from mephisto ( it's in Brisbane) and have seen it. I am glad it is in a glass enclosure as it is well protected.Fitting for a one of a kind. It is a surprisingly moving sight when you are there.You dont have to go in the museum to see it either as it faces the outside , like a shop window.
Posted on: 10/27/2010 7:27 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Sturmpanzerwagen A7V ??
The only prob would be tracks , stacks of room for r/c gear
Posted on: 10/23/2010 8:22 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: The Real Mato Metal Hull
I think they should have thought a bit more about an exact copy?. I would take the rear end and mud flaps for sure as that gets bumped a bit with my poor driving.
Posted on: 10/15/2010 9:45 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Unique 1/16 items from Germany
If you want corrugated iron sheets try looking for food tins with the rolled ridges around the middle, weve been using that successfully for a while . It even rusts nice.
Posted on: 9/30/2010 1:44 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Replicating Full Size Tank Steering/Driving
I believe Tiger tanks often used nuetral steer when aiming , to speed the process up as turret traverse was slow.
Posted on: 9/29/2010 7:20 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hobby Engine M1 A1 modified Aussie - to the max
[quote]ORIGINAL: Wozwasnt [quote]ORIGINAL: lthump ....They also have some purely aussie mods , that the US army are looking at to adopt....... [/quote] Beer cooler and an engine that doubles as a BBQ [/quote] Your very close to the money there. A fridge and an umbrella holder,[:D] ........ I think you should email them about the bbq engine idea. Tho I'd be surprised if they dont already
Posted on: 9/16/2010 8:49 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hobby Engine M1 A1 modified Aussie - to the max
There does appear to be some interest in a 1/16 abrams . It would be nice to see one come out , that requires less modification and has decent electronics. OH , by the way my friend is going to use elmod in this tank. Under the turret it has a system of photo etched rings, to make electrical contact between turret and hull . This makes the turret free to spin with no tangles. He has made his own decals, the ration boxes are simply a picture printed on thin card and folded.Someone said he would have some things to share and I believe thats true , if I can only get him here.Some things he's done seem so difficult but I know they werent, nor were they expensive. The Hobby Engine tank is a good basis for a start, but to get all the way takes time and lots of modifying. Not for the begginer.
Posted on: 9/16/2010 8:21 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hobby Engine M1 A1 modified Aussie - to the max
[quote]ORIGINAL: sir_francis So this australian M1A1 are more advanced than M1A2? Or I missunderstood? Becouse It looks strange. By the way I knowed some abrams had to be shipped to australian army but I never got confirm It ever happened?! Here are some other pics of same camo but no more. http://hsfeatures.com/aussieabramsdj_1.htm [/quote] Yes Sir francis , the australian army recieved 59 abrams and the colour scheme is now official.They were stripped back to shells and rebuilt to the latest standard, with some aussie mods incorporated. Thankyou for all the kind comments, I will pass them on .
Posted on: 9/16/2010 7:20 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Hobby Engine M1 A1 modified Aussie - to the max
My best friend has done a job and a half on an Hobby Engine Abrams. I have tried to get him to post here but he's a bit shy.He has turned out an Australian Abrams. They are the latest versions of this tank , making use of all the lessons from Iraq.They also have some purely aussie mods , that the US army are looking at to adopt.
Posted on: 9/16/2010 8:16 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Gun Possibility?
I have often thought about using compressed air to run the gun . The reason being, it could also work the recoil much like a real gun. Also you get a blow out effect at the end of the barrell. ( Add a little talc, graphite.)
Posted on: 6/11/2010 8:08 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: found a sherman i
[b][/b]Nothing like a lost tank to get the forum going. So who owns it ???? If its the government, there 's a chance to get it cheap for restoration. A good clean and a paint would stop furthur corrosion.
Posted on: 5/12/2010 7:03 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: found a sherman i
Even in the state its in, it would still be worth thousands of dollars. I cant imagine no-one owns it. Maybe they are no longer interested in it and would sell it.( cheap) I am sure you would find enough people here that would be interested in restoring it.
Posted on: 5/11/2010 6:45 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Panther G Side Skirts
Half an hours work with styrene - tops. Probably one of the easiest mods to do.I would recommend even begginers to try it.
Posted on: 4/23/2010 7:26 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Stumbled on this free tank book
Worked for me , great find.[:D]
Posted on: 4/19/2010 8:23 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Guess What HL is Coming out With Next
Well , going off previously issued information , it will be a sherman !! I would like to know what else they have in line tho.
Posted on: 4/6/2010 1:00 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Well I set myself on Fire
OH MY GOD, TORPEDOCHIEF, GET A HUMOUNGOUS FIRE EXTINGUISHEER, We do not want to lose you !! Watch your nieghbours more closely. You are very valued here. You have a very postive influence on this forum. Your input is brilliant. Be careful my friend, just when you think you are alone, you will find , you are not. Your unknown friend ...... ! [:D]
Posted on: 3/26/2010 7:30 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: German Junkyard
I have seen these photos before I think at the time it was some eastern european junkyard ??
Posted on: 3/25/2010 7:06 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: How much longer till the new HLs come out!?
dedmonwakin , not a bad idea , but to get everyone working on one project volunterily is a difficult ask. It is not a huge task to scratchbuild , say a marder and do scale 1/1 scale drawings of all the parts for the build. The thing I see is some parts would need to be cast or lathed and not everyone can do that. It is easy to distribute drawings. Frankly , tracks for the build if not already available would be a huge pain.
Posted on: 3/19/2010 7:12 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Learning something new...
Very good for your first go, you are doing fine . Ive been doing it for years and I see you have got the basics right. You seem to have basic mastery of your airbrush next is to refine the technique's of shading , copying camo off pics etc Keep listening to the advice of the blokes here and you will soon be an awesome airbrush painter. You obviously have some natural talent for this.
Posted on: 3/19/2010 6:59 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Heng Long tanks in Robotics
Wow , biggest pics I've seen posted here. Didnt know you could put such big ones in. What we have been in dire need of on this forum is some electronics experts, most people here love modifying thier tanks, but lack the knowhow when it comes to electronics. Sound that can be modified and adding extra movable features etc would be great. For you tank battlers what if your tank could detect and shoot other tanks autonomously? I see posabilities
Posted on: 3/19/2010 6:39 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Now THIS is something I definitely want!
[:D] I agree with german tanker, They look like a blast.
Posted on: 3/17/2010 7:28 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: /16 FAMO - Juckenburg Models
Your right Smittyrob it was Asiatam and they are making other half tracks too for R/C in 1/16
Posted on: 3/11/2010 1:27 AM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Show Time!
Just when I was starting to think I was getting the hang of modelling , you had to show us that !! WOW !! Thats museum quality.
Posted on: 3/10/2010 8:34 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: /16 FAMO - Juckenburg Models
I have been to that site and I thought that the metal chassis and tracks were made for the rc version ??
Posted on: 3/10/2010 7:14 PM by Author "lthump" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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