paindoc

Hey folks, I am thinking of purchasing a Hooben T55A, but have a couple quick questions;
1. Can I use an RX18 board with this thing? The reason why is;
2. Is it airsoft compatible? I don't really like infrared, and already have 1 airsoft tank.
It just seems cheaper to do this instead of paying for their overpriced CPU and CESC, and I can't afford a thinktank module(Right now).
Thanks!

PS:
Links to aformentioned items;
http://matomart.com/prodview.php?p=766(RX18)
http://matomart.com/prodview.php?p=767(Airsoft unit)

Darryl Usher

I think it is a poor choice unless you need a T55,very little fits. No paint ball.
Darryl

no12skyline

If its a modern tank you want, the ZTZ-99 could be a better choice.

texchap

I have read of folks using an RX 18 in it. This tank though is designed to be competitive with the Tamiya, It handles Tamiya electronics quite well. The elevation and recoil will work with SLU or Tamiya. NOit will not do airsoft. This is not a 6mm barrel it is scale barrel. You would have to do some major modifications. It is not an easy build, just look at the build threads. I think you should look another direction.

texchap

Agreed!!!

paindoc

Alright, that makes sense. I was just looking for a decent kit that won't cost me a fortune. I might just buy a Heng Long tank and get a think tank module for it, the price would be about the same all said and done.

YHR

Yes you can use and RX 18. I use an RX 18, DBC3 and the Benedini sound system. Even if you aren't into IR, the DBC product line enhances the RX 18. It adds momentum, blocks the Heng Long recoil jerk, and just generally smooths out the RX18 to make it a fine ESC. The DBC2 and 3 allow you to upgrade to a nice radio. What differentiates the 2 from the 3 is the add on Benedini sound car. The DBC3 is an upgraded programmed chip to make use of the sound card.

I agree with others about airsoft though. The turret is small and the airsoft gun is large. Not a good mix.

paindoc

Thanks for the help guys, but this might be getting out of my skill and price range here. Good answers though!
Where do I contact the good fellow that runs RCtankwars.com? I am looking to buy a Stug and Kit it out with a THinkTank ECO

YHR

Phil is on this forum and will most likely reply

rctankwars is his domain name

texchap

Go to his website, he has contact info on it.

paindoc

I emailed him but I never received a response, it has been 2 weeks.

texchap

He has been very under the weather since around thanksgiving. I won't go into detail. Be patient with him.

paindoc

Poor chap. I feel horrible now D:

Martellus

I know this isn't the newest post, but at 1/16 scale, and with a scale 100, the bore should be 0.625cm, or 6.25mm yes? I am quite curious.

Darryl Usher

.625 cm is 6.25 mm
Darryl