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Old 08-01-2013, 07:36 AM
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I use the RC Tank Hobby recoil board myself to test servo recoil for no binding before install into tanks it works it don't have fast back and slow return like the Clark board has its fast back and fast return .

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Old 08-01-2013, 08:47 AM
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Which Tamiya elevation and recoil do you all suggest?
Old 08-01-2013, 12:01 PM
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Try VXB bearings, they may have them.
Old 08-01-2013, 12:37 PM
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Here is a pic of the Tiger recoil its big and the Pershing recoil you can see how different they are in size of the gear just pick the one that it looks like .
First 1 Tiger then 2 Pershing .

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Old 08-01-2013, 04:32 PM
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I use the rc tank hobby recoil units and really like them. The servo saves a lot of room in the turret, but you need to mount the board in the hull.

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Old 08-10-2013, 07:53 PM
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The start of our T-55 Enigma...



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Old 08-20-2013, 04:26 AM
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Almost finished... Just a few more sanding pieces.



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Did you purchase the T-55 from Hooben's website?

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