T-55a Video 16th scale Hooben
02-19-2011, 06:19 PM
#1
Thread Starter
T-55a Video 16th scale Hooben
Heres some video, not quite sand but beige carpet will do for the first trial runs 
And a pic of the IR imagers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPEY9RU5TE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00SYkzeRqy0
And a pic of the IR imagers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPEY9RU5TE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00SYkzeRqy0
02-19-2011, 06:24 PM
#2
Thread Starter
RE: T-55a Video 16th scale Hooben
And before anyone asks about the muzzle black and red ring...
It was modeled after a real Soviet recognition display. The tank number is pure coincidence I asure you
It was modeled after a real Soviet recognition display. The tank number is pure coincidence I asure you
02-20-2011, 08:10 AM
#7
RE: T-55a Video 16th scale Hooben
Nice work but I think you should have used the KV-1 electronics package. With the diesel engine sounds. but other than that nice, really nice.
02-20-2011, 12:49 PM
#8
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RE: T-55a Video 16th scale Hooben
Interesting but it looks like a fire engine. Those IR devices you don't see, other than a green light with night vision gear and not at all externally. Don't believe all those are IR. [sm=confused.gif] Nice job matching with the 1;1 scale.
02-21-2011, 07:28 AM
#9
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RE: T-55a Video 16th scale Hooben
Thought about the KV package but too expensive for the same functions. I may replace with the SLU if that item pans out!
Yes, I am aware the IR are not 'seen'. It's mostly for effect as I opted to show how electronic visuals will be able to 'see' it.
I wondered about if all those were IR imagers or not, but the picture seems to show dark lenses for those lights especially the side light on the main gun articulating arm, which I supposed for sure was a normal spotlight.
The lights can be turned off to more accurately show our visual perception of them!
Thanks for all the comments, I need to get some outside video in the sand!
Yes, I am aware the IR are not 'seen'. It's mostly for effect as I opted to show how electronic visuals will be able to 'see' it.
I wondered about if all those were IR imagers or not, but the picture seems to show dark lenses for those lights especially the side light on the main gun articulating arm, which I supposed for sure was a normal spotlight.
The lights can be turned off to more accurately show our visual perception of them!
Thanks for all the comments, I need to get some outside video in the sand!
02-28-2011, 11:06 AM
#11
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RE: T-55a Video 16th scale Hooben
The T-55a runs well and spot on to the top road speed, like the speed of the first generation Tamiya Tiger.
The tracks worked well with 89 links instead of 90 recommended and never threw a track in my tests.
The tracks are a bit more slippery than the Tamiya nylon tracks on rocks but otherwise climbs just as well.
The tank is balanced really well suspension-wise and running speeds. The low center of gravity helps much when climbing slopes and inclines.
Have to watch the Main gun traversing over the rear fuel tanks and fording ditches as the long gun on such a short tank is tricky!
The tracks worked well with 89 links instead of 90 recommended and never threw a track in my tests.
The tracks are a bit more slippery than the Tamiya nylon tracks on rocks but otherwise climbs just as well.
The tank is balanced really well suspension-wise and running speeds. The low center of gravity helps much when climbing slopes and inclines.
Have to watch the Main gun traversing over the rear fuel tanks and fording ditches as the long gun on such a short tank is tricky!
02-28-2011, 11:07 AM
#12
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02-28-2011, 02:11 PM
#14
RE: T-55a Video 16th scale Hooben
I dig it Heavy, I really do. I just love russian armor. This kit is on my short list but i have at least 3 projects going as it is. Gonna have to really budget well for this one.
