RE: Video of S. Vietnamese Bulldog
I'm still around lol, but thanks for noticing my absence :) After I bought an RC heli, it seemed to break the RC tank spell (only flew it a few times, novelty wore off) - now I've taken a giant step back from tanks and RC in general. I still have all my tanks, and help people out via email with their wiring/tank issues. These newer tanks coming out are super-desirables (sounds chinglish), I can't believe I havent got a jagdpanther... I think I'm scared to commit (again lol).... once the wallet opens, closing it is a whole different matter!
Posted on: 6/4/2009 10:40 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8824945

RE: sexton
Quad-20mm Skink ;)
Posted on: 10/7/2008 10:27 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8028710

RE: Am I missing something?
I have a couple of these Dragon Micro-X-tech Tigers, but mine aren't "FAME CITY KINGS" with "urban camo" (what the heck... [8|]) One of TankZone's frequent customers will buy it... its only 10x markup, cheaper than Tankzone lol
Posted on: 10/3/2008 11:06 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8016924

RE: metal gearbox tiger1
You must have a very rugged breaking-in routine... wowsers [&:]
Posted on: 9/28/2008 7:09 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7997870

RE: metal gearbox tiger1
The the gear/cogs themselves? Not that I know of, can you tell me which one has teeth missing: 1 (meshes with motor pinion), 2, 3 or 4 (final output shaft) ?
Posted on: 9/28/2008 5:59 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7997818

RE: Dual battery setup
[quote]ORIGINAL: Norse in theory running a dual 1700mah setup is just like running one 3400mah. but the extra weight seems to help the tanks grip so :P [/quote] Thats all I expected - longer runtimes - but I got better performance, you could literally hear the difference, it didnt moan and groan it just pulled and pulled... I'll compare some of my videos, I think I got a few showing the performance difference [:D]
Posted on: 9/27/2008 10:00 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7997111

RE: I have to apologize...
There has always been a tank area in the classifieds, no wading neccessary.
Posted on: 9/27/2008 12:53 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7995962

RE: Standard mods?
Most of the parts you're struggling with are screwed on, but you probably already know that now :D There are different brands of metal tracks floating around, I know earlier ones include metal idlers but have also seen the kits like you got without idlers. If you have metal gearboxes but have never had your tank open, then you're not getting the best from your tank - a good gearbox "break-in" makes a world of difference!
Posted on: 9/27/2008 11:44 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "War Room"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7995796

RE: Dual battery setup
When using twin 1700's in my Abrams it gave it a lot more punch, both were equally charged etc, and boy did it make a difference in extended pulling power (as in nothing could stop it)
Posted on: 9/27/2008 6:50 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7995340

RE: HELP NEEDED!! RC (H/L) TANK (PANTHER) CAN'T MOVE FORWARD! RED LED BLINKING
The problem with the tank not moving straight happens because the non-S&S has no proportional drive or adjustable trims to counter non-straight drive. An easy option to cure-all is purchasing a Smoke & Sound kit and fitting it yourself using my [link=http://members.iinet.net.au/~wackywheelz/tanks/hobbyhavoc/ssupgrade/pershing/][b]conversion guide[/b][/link] then you'll have a much
Posted on: 9/27/2008 3:04 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7995188

RE: Metal Tanks or Tank Kits
Problem being the tracks alone easily more than sheograth's budget... [:@]
Posted on: 9/27/2008 2:54 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7995175

RE: Best Price for "TAMIYA KING"?
End of war 1945 KT had green basecoat...
Posted on: 9/26/2008 10:54 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7994750

RE: HELP NEEDED!! RC (H/L) TANK (PANTHER) CAN'T MOVE FORWARD! RED LED BLINKING
If I had a spare 40mhz transmitter I'd send one, perhaps its time for an S&S upgrade, OR you could switch the two wires over going to the motors which would give forward movement but no reverse :D
Posted on: 9/26/2008 10:32 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7994692

RE: Heng Long Panzer III vs Bulldog
[quote]ORIGINAL: dogshome The tracks were much looser than on my Panzer - quite a drape between the top idlers. [/quote] Below is a pic of a Bulldog with metal tracks, without pics its hard to tell, but if your friend has "drape" between the return wheels then if definitely sounds like he's running them too loose. [image]http://www.tek-uk.com/images/bulldog%20tank%20tek%20logo.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 9/26/2008 10:28 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7994682

RE: the weasleing
We talked about this a while back: we found the main *ouch* factor was the price - sure, for just over $1800USD you get a unique vehicle, yet very small, includes gearboxes but absolutely no electronics. In the end it would be an expensive little unit, for sure.
Posted on: 9/26/2008 9:24 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7992448

RE: HELP NEEDED!! RC (H/L) TANK (PANTHER) CAN'T MOVE FORWARD! RED LED BLINKING
Stock charger/battery will charge in under 5 hours, with the 500mah closer to 4 hours. If you've charged for 8 then thats not good for the battery. The transmitter fault would be an easy cure, its likely dry solder joint, loose slide-contact or lost a wire. If your Panther is non-S&S it won't have a seperate receiver board, their (non-S&S) board is all-in-one. Worst comes to worse I could possibly send you a spare if it comes to it. Straight out of the box, if the battery hasnt got enough charge you can get all kinds of things happen, anything from the expected slow-response to completely reversed controls and random functions (cured by a good charge). Charge times are as follows: [b]400mah charger:[/b] 1700mah - 5hrs 6m 1800mah - 5hrs 24m 2000mah - 6hrs [b]500mah charger:[/b] 1700mah - 4hrs 6m 1800mah - 4hrs 18m 2000mah - 4hrs 48m [size=1](above rates are from-flat)[/size]
Posted on: 9/26/2008 3:27 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7992008

RE: Metal Tanks or Tank Kits
Their email WAS bjmrtank@bjmrtank.com but that would have expired with the domain. Takashi Hiroshi seems to be the tank's creator, and their details are: [b]Beijing Model Realm[/b] [b]Address:[/b] Haidian District, Beijing, China No. 80 Anne Road [b]Ph:[/b] 86-10-62596218 Got your phone handy herrmill? :D
Posted on: 9/26/2008 12:20 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7991729

RE: Metal Tanks or Tank Kits
"Cheap chinese plastic toys" is what got the majority of us into this hobby, and are the reason for the explosion in growth.
Posted on: 9/25/2008 10:36 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7991414

RE: My addition to our endless "want" list
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7966649][b]HERE[/b][/link] you go kclank [;)]
Posted on: 9/25/2008 10:29 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7991388

RE: Tank Performance
My only concern with stunts + Bulldog is the front idler mount. I've installed 9.6v Tyco racing stuff into one of my Tigers and boy did it move! Shows the potential is there, but dont expect long chassis life, they just werent build for long-term physical abuse (not use, abuse)
Posted on: 9/25/2008 10:26 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7991381

RE: Heng Long Panzer III vs Bulldog
The bulldog has fairly tight, almost unthrowable tracks - maybe too many links?
Posted on: 9/25/2008 10:22 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7991369

RE: My addition to our endless "want" list
I'm not saying its not do-able personally, we can create what we want, as can small-quantity manufacturers, but I was thinking and answering along the lines of major manufacturing/mass production, where modular parts make the whole thing a much easier process, and as it is right now none of the regularly available tank gearboxes would be an easy fit, thats all I was getting at :D
Posted on: 9/25/2008 12:42 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7989660

RE: Chunwai Models M1A2
I'd choose HL - cheap, massive spares/upgrades capability, huge following and community knowledge-base, bigger size. [;)] The smaller size does nothing for me [:o]
Posted on: 9/25/2008 12:05 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7989533

RE: My addition to our endless "want" list
Plenty of space for electronics, yes, but not regular "already out there" gearboxes that are tough enough. It's not a matter of low profile but thin hull - at 1:16 scale we're talking 8.3cm or 3 1/4inch at the hull's bottom (where the gearbox would mount) tapering to 10cm or 3 15/16inch at mid-hull level (where the lower hull meets the upper), which translates as very small :D Heres a few measurements to take into consideration (in 1/16 scale) [b]Hull bottom:[/b] 26cm x 8.3cm (10 1/4in x 3 1/4in) [b]Width at widest point:[/b] 15.9cm (6 5/16in) [b]Length excluding gun:[/b] 29.1cm (11 7/16in) [b]Including gun:[/b] 39.4cm (15 1/2in)
Posted on: 9/25/2008 10:29 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7989249

RE: NEW 1/16TH T55.
Very nice! [:D]
Posted on: 9/25/2008 6:50 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7988797

RE: My addition to our endless "want" list
Not with any of the "big names" regular gearboxes... small manufacturer could make some, sure, but then the prices usually don't suit "the masses"...
Posted on: 9/25/2008 6:47 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7988792

RE: Metal Tanks or Tank Kits
Only Battle Ready Armor's metal 1/6 kits, but they're just static....
Posted on: 9/25/2008 2:04 AM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7988530

RE: 1/8 scale Alex Shlakhter T90-how good are they?
Or, as seen on [link=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=nathan+road+Mong+Kok,+Hong+Kong&sll=22.314805,114.173441&sspn=0.014431,0.027809&ie=UTF8&ll=22.316562,114.172164&spn=0.003727,0.006952&z=18][b]Google Maps[/b][/link] [:D]
Posted on: 9/24/2008 8:59 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7987732

RE: FOV SHERMAN: FIRST LOOK
Lots of people make that mistake, white hatches look great - through an enemy's gunsights! - so yeah, no white paint, it defeats the purpose of camo [:D]
Posted on: 9/24/2008 8:41 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7987673

RE: Jagdpanzer IV/70 - interim solution from Imperial Models
[quote]ORIGINAL: borealis Am I the only one to think this tank was really ugly? [/quote] You're not alone - I prefer the lower-profile Jagdpanzer IV L/70 and L/48 (shown below) [image]http://markwolf.name/panzer/images/JgPzIV.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 9/24/2008 8:36 PM by Author "wackywheelz" in the forum "RC Tanks"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7987664