Tamiya 1/16 Centurion "post build" review.
02-08-2022, 09:03 PM
#26
So if someone were to produce a metal track they would likely need to make a metal idler and adjuster with it to support the heavier track.....
I can also see the serious wear your tracks are taking from the hard dirt on your tank course. That track will be polished down flat in less than year if you keep driving it there.
I can also see the serious wear your tracks are taking from the hard dirt on your tank course. That track will be polished down flat in less than year if you keep driving it there.
02-08-2022, 10:19 PM
#27
So if someone were to produce a metal track they would likely need to make a metal idler and adjuster with it to support the heavier track.....
I can also see the serious wear your tracks are taking from the hard dirt on your tank course. That track will be polished down flat in less than year if you keep driving it there.
I can also see the serious wear your tracks are taking from the hard dirt on your tank course. That track will be polished down flat in less than year if you keep driving it there.
The tracks are wearing fast and I have actually been taking it easy on them. First order of business when spare parts become available is to buy a set or two of replacement tracks and spare links.
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ksoc (02-18-2022)
05-13-2022, 10:46 AM
#29
UPDATE:
I have received a few PMs asking about how the suspension and wheels are holding up so I decided to post some close up photos of their current state after 3 months of use roughly run three times a week. Have not run the tank in any mud yet only dirt and sand.
Hope these photos answer the questions.
I have received a few PMs asking about how the suspension and wheels are holding up so I decided to post some close up photos of their current state after 3 months of use roughly run three times a week. Have not run the tank in any mud yet only dirt and sand.
Hope these photos answer the questions.
Last edited by Fsttanks; 05-13-2022 at 10:48 AM.
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05-13-2022, 05:55 PM
#30
These photos could very well be mistaken for a 1:1 scale tank!
UPDATE:
I have received a few PMs asking about how the suspension and wheels are holding up so I decided to post some close up photos of their current state after 3 months of use roughly run three times a week. Have not run the tank in any mud yet only dirt and sand.
Hope these photos answer the questions.
I have received a few PMs asking about how the suspension and wheels are holding up so I decided to post some close up photos of their current state after 3 months of use roughly run three times a week. Have not run the tank in any mud yet only dirt and sand.
Hope these photos answer the questions.
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Conan_the_Hungarian (05-14-2022)
05-14-2022, 03:23 PM
#31
Looks like DKLM RC is going to have metal tracks for the Tamiya Centurion soon.
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MAUS45 (05-19-2022)
05-15-2022, 06:20 AM
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MAUS45 (05-19-2022)
06-06-2022, 03:03 PM
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06-06-2022, 06:00 PM
#37
RichJohnson 1/16 scale 105mm L7
Show here fully painted.
The German barrel is another good barrel option 👍 , but the RichJohnson one I used is actually more accurate IMO and designed to fit this tank better. It also has more flexibility in mounting options for other tanks as it has extra breach length added that can be left on or removed as needed to achieve the perfect fit/length. The RichJohnson version also is better if one of installing an IR bulb in the barrel or using an LED bulb for flash as the bore is slight smaller then the stock Tamiya bore and thus a more precise solid secure fit for LED bulbs.
The cost is about the same (when shipping and fee are added) but Rich is based in the US and well know for his fairness and very fast shipping. If someone is in the US and wants a beautifully 100% machined aluminum 1/16 scale 105mm L7 barrel for their Centurion or other Cold War tank then The RichJohnson barrel is the way to go IMO.
Last edited by Fsttanks; 06-06-2022 at 06:33 PM.
06-06-2022, 06:46 PM
#38
The temporary hand built L7 that was used in this build has been replaced with a RichJohnson 105mm L7.
RichJohnson 1/16 scale 105mm L7
Show here fully painted.
The German barrel is another good barrel option 👍 , but the RichJohnson one I used is actually more accurate IMO and designed to fit this tank better. It also has more flexibility in mounting options for other tanks as it has extra breach length added that can be left on or removed as needed to achieve the perfect fit/length. The RichJohnson version also is better if one of installing an IR bulb in the barrel or using an LED bulb for flash as the bore is slight smaller then the stock Tamiya bore and thus a more precise solid secure fit for LED bulbs.
The cost is about the same (when shipping and fee are added) but Rich is based in the US and well know for his fairness and very fast shipping. If someone is in the US and wants a beautifully 100% machined aluminum 1/16 scale 105mm L7 barrel for their Centurion or other Cold War tank then The RichJohnson barrel is the way to go IMO.
RichJohnson 1/16 scale 105mm L7
Show here fully painted.
The German barrel is another good barrel option 👍 , but the RichJohnson one I used is actually more accurate IMO and designed to fit this tank better. It also has more flexibility in mounting options for other tanks as it has extra breach length added that can be left on or removed as needed to achieve the perfect fit/length. The RichJohnson version also is better if one of installing an IR bulb in the barrel or using an LED bulb for flash as the bore is slight smaller then the stock Tamiya bore and thus a more precise solid secure fit for LED bulbs.
The cost is about the same (when shipping and fee are added) but Rich is based in the US and well know for his fairness and very fast shipping. If someone is in the US and wants a beautifully 100% machined aluminum 1/16 scale 105mm L7 barrel for their Centurion or other Cold War tank then The RichJohnson barrel is the way to go IMO.
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Jimmy
06-06-2022, 07:12 PM
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06-09-2022, 11:26 AM
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Mal
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06-19-2022, 04:58 PM
#41
The DKLM Centurion metal tracks are now available for order. I have a set ordered and keeping my fingers crossed they are the typical high quality we have come to expect from DKLM. Of course when they arrive I will test the crap out of them and post my thoughts on their performance.
Last edited by Fsttanks; 06-19-2022 at 05:04 PM.
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MAUS45 (06-20-2022)
07-03-2022, 03:00 PM
#42
The DKLM Centurion metal tracks are now available for order. I have a set ordered and keeping my fingers crossed they are the typical high quality we have come to expect from DKLM. Of course when they arrive I will test the crap out of them and post my thoughts on their performance.
07-07-2022, 09:13 PM
#44
Just had contact with Carson about these and he did indicated he was getting them shipped out in a few days. After which I am keeping my fingers crossed they don’t get lost in the black whole that is China Post these days and take months to arrive.
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MAUS45 (07-08-2022)
07-16-2022, 12:28 PM
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