RE: SNFF 2012-01-15
Looks great, particularly the soldiers. Just wish the pictures were clearer so I could see them better, but really great job.
Posted on: 1/15/2012 10:02 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: SHERMAN FLAIL/CRAB 1/16 METAL
Very cool, it runs perfectly.
Posted on: 1/12/2012 7:14 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: SHERMAN FLAIL/CRAB 1/16 METAL
You have really done a fantastic job. I'd really like to see video of that flail working.
Posted on: 1/8/2012 12:16 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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Looking for Aber tread plate
I've been trying to find a source for some tread plates made by Aber, part #PP03. I tried Air Connection here in Canada and emailed Aber and never got a reply. Anyone know any good dealers of Aber products? I don't care if they are overseas, as long as they are reliable and trustworthy.
Posted on: 1/8/2012 12:14 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Christmas Greetings!
Merry Christmas guys!
Posted on: 12/24/2011 2:58 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: In need a Stug top
http://www.asiatam.com/oberwanne-fuer-stug-p-370.html
Posted on: 11/27/2011 2:40 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Pz. 3 & StuG. 3 parts assistance...
[quote]and if there is a way to get parts, I'd be interested too[/quote] Asiatam sells replacement return roller rubber tires for the asiatam setup. They also sell roadwheels and return rollers individually or by two's I think. I was sure I saw replacement roadwheel rubber as well, but I can't find it there now. Duh, never mind. Buckeye36 already mentioned a source for Asiatam roadwheel and return roller rubber.
Posted on: 11/23/2011 12:56 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: MG 34 and Bow ball mount on TIGER 1
These ok?
Posted on: 10/8/2011 9:39 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Sprockets
[quote]I saw them correctly they have a hole in the center outside and I rather don't care for that. I'll try to do something about that.[/quote] The early panzer III sprockets from Kenny Kong were like that. The center cap was molded on, too small and had a hole in the center.  I drilled out the center hole to accept the caps from an Impact set.
Posted on: 10/8/2011 8:53 AM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Sprockets
Not sure if this helps but I am using Asiatam sprockets and Kenny Kong early sprockets with Impact tracks. Mine seem to run true, but not sure if other sets may wobble.
Posted on: 10/7/2011 10:24 AM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Panzer III L Project
Great job on the jerry cans and crate! The white water crosses look great too. Where did you get the jerry cans from?
Posted on: 10/6/2011 10:58 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: SHERMAN FLAIL/CRAB 1/16 METAL
Very nice work. Looking forward to seeing the flail working.
Posted on: 10/1/2011 4:21 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: My humble Panzer II towing a mighty Tiger I ?
Looks great, I really like your panzer II. [quote]the right track slipped out of the sprocket and we felt the temptation of creating a surreal scene[/quote] -and a giant red ball. I have one of those Marui Tiger's as well, fun to play with.
Posted on: 10/1/2011 4:18 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: FYI: Haynes Tiger Tank Manual Book
I'd like to hear the US Army's side.
Posted on: 9/10/2011 7:28 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Panther II tam conversion - KT traction NEW and Kever SS 1/17
[quote]It's gonna be missed[/quote] Where is it going?
Posted on: 8/23/2011 2:36 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Panzer III L Project
Paint job looks great!
Posted on: 8/22/2011 9:40 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Panzer III L Project
Putting in all the little details you have done like the tow cable clamps and brackets, headlight wires and weld beads are time consuming but really make the tank stand out. What kind of paint scheme are you going with?
Posted on: 8/19/2011 9:41 AM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Tank Crew Camo Question
I believe it's someones rendition of a heer "water" variant winter parka and trousers issued as winter clothing to heer personnel late in the war, it's not a tanker uniform specifically. The heer (army) had two patterns in use during the war, splinter and the "tan and water" patterns. Anything spotted would likely be an ss pattern and not worn by army troops. So it is relatively accurate (if it's a heer tanker).
Posted on: 8/1/2011 8:07 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Simulated lamps on models
I use "yellowglo white" leds. Simulates incandescent bulbs. Not too white not too yellow, looks like old headlights.
Posted on: 7/20/2011 9:25 AM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: New ARM-03M at Tank-Modellbau
Just look it up on google translate. You can also email them, they understand English. Here is the translation from google; This module has many of the controls and the remote control Heng Long RX18 board, plus there are still ways to control extra functions on the tank. The ARM-03 M is simply connected via the plug tower the signal is picked up as well as the ARM-02 from the RX18 board. Measurements of the ARM-03 M (70x50x15) mm. Connections: 1. +7.2 volts 2. GND 3. Signal (pin 3 on the RX18) 4. motor Connections 5. Tower plug-RX18 6. Gun flash LED connector 7. Gun raise and lower (proportional) 8. tower MG 9. Bow MG 10. light 11. rotating tower 12. Tamiya and Asiatam recoil system Heng Long Remote Control features: 1. Committee of the Gun (triggering the flash LED, Tamiya or Asiatam RRZ system, reset the tank no more) 2. Switching from tower to bow MG MG 3. Raise and lower the tank gun (press the lever tank gun up, the next time you press the lever down KWK) 4. Turning the Light
Posted on: 7/17/2011 1:29 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: MIG painting book
deleted the link.
Posted on: 5/2/2011 10:13 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: MIG painting book
That's weird, I've downloaded books from there before and I never got any malware, but I guess it's better to be safe and don't use it then. Sorry.
Posted on: 5/2/2011 10:09 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: All Metal Elephant?
Don't think so. It's an unfinished prototype at this point.
Posted on: 4/10/2011 7:41 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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All Metal Elephant?
Just saw this on mmodell.de. Asiatam new full metal Elephant.
Posted on: 4/10/2011 7:22 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Is the HL Stug top a direct fit on the Tauch Panzer III Ausf H bottom?
The ausf H doesn't have low profile gearboxes. The H and ausf L fronts are the same size.
Posted on: 1/16/2011 2:04 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Fenders
whatever happened with these, anyone know?
Posted on: 1/12/2011 1:53 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Hooben Elefant??
that was wackywheelz.
Posted on: 1/11/2011 5:42 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: SdKfz 250/9 project
If you push on the spring it does flex a bit, but like you said scale is too small, the halftrack is too light to make it actually work. The whole thing is pretty solid but I'm not sure if it's up to a lot of punishing use. I'm planning on making 2 more but will make them a bit simpler next time. I like working with brass, only I hate when I have to make more than one part looking exactly the same.
Posted on: 1/6/2011 1:05 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: SdKfz 250/9 project
I made mine completely out of brass parts, after originally trying to make the parts with styrene which resulted in a clunky appearance. Next time I won't bother making the leaf spring parts and just the axle.
Posted on: 1/6/2011 12:33 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: ORDERING FROM ASIATAM.DE SHIP TO USA???
Asiatam should be able to ship to USA. I've ordered from them a bunch of times. I'm in Canada but I'm sure it makes no difference. I just email them with the list of items I want and ask for the total with shipping to BC. Sometimes they're a little slow with responses but ask them if they will sell you just the replacement rubber tires that you need. I've never had any problems ordering from them and orders arrived in good time.
Posted on: 10/20/2010 8:34 PM by Author "smittyrob" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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